Situated on the coast, 7 miles east of Edinburgh, Musselburgh is a dual purpose course.

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Course Characteristics:

It’s a flat, right handed (clockwise) circuit, 1¼ miles in length, with a small chute off the home straight for 5 furlong races.

The course is generally flat with some minor undulations. Despite a long run-in of around four furlongs the course does not suit long striding horses as the turns are very tight.

Draw Advantage: In large field sprint races high drawn runners can have the advantage especially when the stalls are on the stands side, whilst in races starting in the back straight, those drawn low have a slight advantage, more pronounced over seven furlongs. (was the opposite way round prior to the 2011 season when the stall numbering system changed)

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Admission (2012 prices)

Musselburgh operates a single enclosure policy costing £16 (£20 weekends) and £25 on Ladies Day.

Annual membership: from £180

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Location:

Situated on the outskirts of the town on the A720 the approach is well sign-posted. An active breeding colony of yellow cones prevents any parking on nearby streets, effectively forcing patrons to use the official car park.

Ease of public transport access: Good (Rail to Wallyford station then courtesy bus)

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Suitability for the first time racegoer: good

Race Meetings  2012

Jump
January 1st, 13th & 25th
February 5th & 16th
November 8th, 9th & 30th
December 10th

Flat
April 7th & 8th
May 3rd, 4th & 25th (eve)
June 2nd, 15th & 29th
July 24th
August 3rd (eve) & 10th
September 4th, 17th & 30th
October 15th

Last Reviewed: January 2012

Web Site: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Telephone: 0131 665 2859       

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Race Meeting Reports:

15th September 2008

13th January 2012

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