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Pro Tips for Horse Racing at Musselburgh Racecourse

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Located just a short drive from Edinburgh, Musselburgh is the second biggest racing venue in Scotland. Once known as Edinburgh Racecourse, the name was changed in the 1990s.

Throughout the year, Musselburgh hosts both flat and national hunt races on the versatile track that accommodates both styles.

Musselburgh Betting Tips

With about 30 racing events yearly, Musselburgh offers a mix of flat and jump races. Expect tips from WhichBookie’s racing guru Will Smith before major events like the Scottish Sprint Cup and the Edinburgh Cup.

The tips provided by WhichBookie for Musselburgh races are entirely free and come from racing analysts with proven success rates.

Musselburgh Betting Tips Saturday

Looking to wager on Musselburgh's Saturday races? This is your go-to spot for tips, regularly posted on race days, often before 10 AM.

Musselburgh Course

The Musselburgh track measures roughly 1 mile and 2 furlongs, with a home straight of 4 furlongs.

A right-handed, compact oval with two tight bends, the track is mainly flat, favoring nimble horses in its winter National Hunt races.

Thanks to exceptional drainage, Musselburgh rarely presents overly challenging conditions.

Weather Predictions for Musselburgh: Next 3 Days

Date	Rain	Temperature	Wind
8/Mar/2025	0.89mm	8.3°C	5.8mph
9/Mar/2025	0.01mm	7.4°C	4mph
10/Mar/2025	1.32mm	5.1°C	17.4mph

Important Meetings

Over 27 racedays span the flat and jumps season, keeping Musselburgh busy year-round.

New Years Day
Scottish Festival Trials Weekend
Easter Saturday
Ladies Day
The Summer Finale weekend
The Edinburgh Cup

Musselburgh Feature Races

The Royal Mile Handicap – A premier April event welcoming three-year-olds and older to a Class 2 contest.

Edinburgh Cup – This June, thrill to the 1 mile & 4 furlongs Class 3 spectacle.
Maggie Dickson Stakes – Taking place each June, this event for mares and fillies aged three and above is also called the Stobo Castle Ladies’ Day Gold Cup Fillies’ Stakes. It's set for its sixth run in 2022.
Queens Cup – Introduced in 2017, this April race is a stepping stone to larger staying events such as the Chester Cup.
Scottish Sprint Cup – A Class 2 handicap in April for four-year-olds and older, slated to run alongside the Queen’s Cup.
The Royal Mile Handicap draws loads of attention each April at Musselburgh, spanning over a mile as a favorite with bettors.

Royal Mile Handicap Tips

Near race time, find expert advice for the Royal Mile Handicap from WhichBookie’s seasoned analysts.

Scheduled in April, the Scottish Sprint Cup is another highlight of Musselburgh’s calendar, regularly covered on WhichBookie.

Scottish Sprint Cup

Bright June heralds the Queen of Scots Stakes, a popular 7 furlong race introduced in 2017.

Queen of Scots Stakes Tips

Once released, tips for the Queen of Scots Stakes by analyst Will Smith will feature prominently here.

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Address	Linkfield Rd, Musselburgh EH21 7RE
Website	www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
Phone	0131 665 2859
Nearest Train Station	Wallyford Station
Nearest Airport	Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

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