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Musselburgh Racecourse
Musselburgh, East Lothian
Photo credit: “Scottish Racing Handicap 2920 (4924037566)” by Ian Robertson from East Saltoun, Scotland, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized)
Dual-purpose racing on Edinburgh's doorstep
Musselburgh is a compact, right-handed dual-purpose course on the outskirts of Edinburgh, situated beside the Firth of Forth. One of the oldest racing venues in Scotland, it hosts a busy programme of flat and jumps racing, with the Scottish Sprint Cup adding a touch of class to the calendar.
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Musselburgh at a glance
Musselburgh Guides & Articles
Everything written about Musselburgh, grouped by what you came for.
Start here
1The full guide to the course, if you only read one thing.
Going racing
1Tickets, getting there, what to wear and what the day is like.
Racing and betting
1How the track rides, the angles that matter, and where to bet.
History and legends
2How the course got here, and the horses that made its name.
- Musselburgh Racing History: 200 Years from Leith SandsDiscover how Musselburgh evolved from Leith sands racing in the 1800s to Scotland's premier dual-purpose course at Edinburgh's doorstep.
- Scatter Dice at Musselburgh: The Complete StoryScatter Dice won the Edinburgh Cup at Musselburgh in 2012 before landing the Cesarewitch at 66-1 in 2013 — one of Scotland's most memorable flat racing stories.
The big races
4The days the course is known for, and who has won them.
- Musselburgh Festival GuideYour complete guide to Musselburgh Racecourse — the Scottish Sprint Cup, the New Year's Day fixture and what makes this East Lothian track Edinburgh's racing venue.
- Musselburgh New Year's Day: Complete GuideMusselburgh New Year's Day meeting — Scotland's largest sporting event on 1 January, with jumps racing, live music, and festive atmosphere.
- New Year's Day Racing at Musselburgh: The Complete GuideYour guide to New Year's Day racing at Musselburgh — Britain's most atmospheric January 1st occasion. Race card breakdown, betting angles, how to get there from Edinburgh, and what to expect from Scotland's most festive race day.
- Scottish Sprint Cup 2026: Tips, Odds & Musselburgh GuideGet winning tips for Musselburgh's Scottish Sprint Cup this June. Expert analysis, odds comparison and course insights for Edinburgh's premier sprint.
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