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Key events and winners at Musselburgh on 25 August 2026: Inns And Out led the opener, Needin’ U asserted control in the nursery, Dalamara fought on to take the Thomson Bethune Handicap, Gallus Norman landed the Portobello Cup, Novak edged out a close finish in the AAB Group & Bibby Financial Services Handicap and Albegone just prevailed in the closing Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap. There were several non-runners and one refusal in the stalls (Mardy Bum refused to enter), but no race was abandoned.

Musselburgh — 25 August 2026 results and notes

The card produced a mix of authoritative victories and tight finishes. Standouts included Gallus Norman (14/1) who went clear to win the Portobello Cup and Novak (7/2) who grabbed victory in the final strides of the AAB Group & Bibby Financial Services contest. Long-priced efforts also caught the eye: Pigeon Pete ran on for second at 33/1 in the EBF Restricted Maiden and Coul Blue completed the frame at 80/1. Several horses were declared non-runners or withdrawn after issues in the stalls or on veterinary/self-certification checks.

Time	Race	Going	Winner	Trainer / Jockey	Odds	Winning margin	Notes
14:15	EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D)	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Inns And Out	Tim Easterby / Jason Hart	7/1	1¼	Made all, ridden 1f out, kept on
14:45	National Racehorse Week Nursery Handicap	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Needin’ U	Michael & David Easterby / Billy Garritty	5/2	2½	Travelled strongly, led over 1f out, kept on well and went clear inside final furlong (Mardy Bum refused to enter stalls)
15:15	Thomson Bethune Handicap	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Dalamara	Ben Haslam / Andrew Mullen	10/1	½	Midfield, ridden and headed final stages, led inside final furlong, kept on
15:45	Portobello Cup Handicap (GBBPlus Race)	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Gallus Norman	Jim Goldie / Amie Waugh	14/1	3¼	Took keen hold, prominent, went clear over 1f out, comfortably (Florida Dreams withdrawn; upset in stalls; Ned Broy withdrawn)
16:15	AAB Group And Bibby Financial Services Handicap	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Novak	Iain Jardine / Andrew Mullen	7/2	nk	Held up, switched left and headway over 1f out, kept on well and led final strides
16:45	Mediterranean Shipping Company Handicap	Round Course GOOD, Straight Course GOOD (Good to soft in places)	Albegone	Tim Easterby / Jake Dickson	6/1	nk	Reared and slowly into stride, challenged and led inside final 110yds, just did enough

Latest winners

Name: latest winners — Inns And Out, Needin’ U, Dalamara, Gallus Norman, Novak, Albegone.

Notes: Several runners were withdrawn or declared non-runners on the day (including a refusal to enter stalls for Mardy Bum and withdrawals relating to issues in the stalls or self-certification). No races were abandoned.

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Musselburgh Race Results

Musselburgh currently stages 27 meetings per year with a mixture of flat and National Hunt meetings. Musselburgh’s two most valuable flat races are the Scottish Sprint Cup and the Edinburgh Cup which take place in June. The Scottish Sprint Cup is worth £100,000 in prize money making it the richest race ever held at the course. The Edinburgh Cup takes place on Derby day with racegoers able to watch the Epsom Classic on a giant screen.

The recent introduction of the two-day Scottish Cheltenham Trials weekend in February is proving very successful. Top Trainers Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls are among leading supporters of the card which features the Triumph Hurdle Trial and the Scottish County Hurdle. Other popular meetings at Musselburgh include Caledonian Cup race day, the New Years’ Day meeting and Stobo Castle Ladies’ Day.

You can get the latest Musselburgh race results by clicking on Today’s Results & Racecards from the dropdown menu. This page is continually updated with one of the fastest results services on offer. This is later updated with the complete finishing order and Tote returns which can be accessed by clicking on each race title. You can also search previous race results from the racing calendar icon beneath the page title.

Racecourse Guide

Racing has taken place at Musselburgh since 1777 when it was run by the Royal Caledonian Hunt. The current site was established in 1816 and the course has out-lasted neighbouring Lanark and Bogside which were forced to close in 1977 and 1965 respectively. A dual-purpose, seaside course, it attracts the best trainers from the north and many from the south too – a real Scottish gem within the community.

Musselburgh is a sharp, right handed track with a straight five furlong course. The turns are very sharp, despite the investment in re-cambering the track in recent years. The course certainly favours sharper horses that like to race up with the pace, especially so on faster ground. A big, long-striding horse can find the leaders gone beyond recall by the time it hits top gear in the home straight.

Dining, Hospitality & Facilities

Musselburgh provides award-winning facilities in a five-star visitor attraction with fine transport links and free parking. They range from the Epperston and Queen Stand Restaurants to the Queen Stand Private Boxes. The Bistro offers a relaxed dining experience with traditional home-cooked style meals with most ingredients sourced from local suppliers.

Café 1816 has been refurbished and offers stylish surroundings with a choice of sandwiches, panini, soup, baking and patisserie. The Pommery Champagne Bar, Dizzy’s Bar and Freddies Bar are among the popular drinking venues. Quality food and drink outlets are located around the racecourse and beside the picnic areas.

Musselburgh racecourse is approximately six miles to the east of Edinburgh. The nearest train station is Wallyford Station on the Edinburgh Waverley to North Berwick line with a shuttle bus operating on race days.

Tickets

You can book your Musselburgh admission tickets online with discounts for bookings of eleven or more. You can also book a Fish & Chips package to include a portion along with a choice of cold drinks. Your hospitality package for the Epperston Restaurant can also be reserved online with a hotline for Queen’s Stand Private Box bookings.

The Effect of the Draw

The draw bias at Musselburgh can vary with the distance and going. On good or fast ground, low numbers have a slight advantage over five furlongs but the reverse is true over seven furlongs where high numbers are favoured. However, there appears to be no draw bias over the longer distance when the going is soft.

Contact and Location

Musselburgh Racecourse, Linkfield Rd, Musselburgh, East Lothian EH21 7RG. United Kingdom.
Official Website: https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk

Local Knowledge

Taxis

Cruise Cabs (0.2 miles away)
Tel: +44 7777 628271
Archie’s Taxis (0.5 miles away)
Tel: +44 131 665 1998
Transport Master (0.6 miles away)
Tel: +44 131 665 5555

Places to Eat

S Luca (0.4 miles away)
32-38 High Street, Musselburgh EH21 7AG, UK
Tel: +44 131 665 2237

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