Celebrating National Racehorse Week Raceday

Join us at Musselburgh Racecourse for a special Celebrating National Racehorse Week Raceday, held in partnership with Great British Racing, a raceday dedicated to showcasing the skill, athleticism, and journey of Thoroughbreds past and present.

The raceday brings racing fans closer to the heart of the sport and alongside the racing, the day will feature an exciting Retraining of Racehorses (RoR) parade, shining a spotlight on the second careers of former racehorses and the incredible versatility they show beyond the track.

In the spirit of National Racehorse Week, the raceday also places strong emphasis on education and engagement. We are delighted to welcome a local primary school to the course, giving students a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes, meet racehorses up close, and see first-hand the love, care and attention that goes into looking after them, and learn how they are cared for, trained, and prepared for both racing and life after sport. This is also supported by Racing to School. If your school would be interested in visiting Musselburgh Racecourse, please email enquiries@musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk.

From thrilling live action on the track to hands-on learning and community involvement, this raceday celebrates not only the competition, but also the connection between horses, people, and the wider racing industry.

• Free car parking is available at Musselburgh Racecourse.
• We're only 6 miles from Edinburgh City Centre with direct transport links and a courtesy bus from Wallyford (connecting to Edinburgh) and NewCraighall (connecting to Galashiels) train stations. 
• Children 17 years and under are admitted FREE at Musselburgh Racecourse, except for New Years Day and Ladies Day, when accompanied by a paying adult. Four children are permitted per paying adult and/or concession. If this event sells out, there will be no child tickets available on the gate on the day.
• All timings are provisional and may change. Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for any changes.
• Student and concession tickets are available. You must have a valid concession I.D. More information about our concession tickets can be found in our FAQ section, click here. Please note, there will be a price increase for student and concession tickets purchased on the day.
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