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Musselburgh Report — 12 September 2026
Yesterday’s Musselburgh card produced a string of decisive winners, with Boxing Great landing the feature Scots Association Musselburgh Gold Cup readily and Vegasmile making all in the EBF Restricted Maiden. Sam James enjoyed a prolific evening, riding a treble (Vegasmile, Masaban and Fear And Fast), while Jason Hart also enjoyed a good night with two winners including Boxing Great. There were a few non-runners/self-certificates to note: Eagles Dream and two late declarations (Gwen Tennyson and Hard Nut) were ruled out on self-certification, and Style Of Life was withdrawn after the rider was unseated before the start.
Key moments
King Sharja (9/2) won the opener in style, taking up the initiative in the closing stages and staying on to win going away. Vegasmile (5/2) controlled the EBF Restricted Maiden from the front and eased clear. In the big handicap, Boxing Great (5/6) came from towards the rear to take the Gold Cup with a decisive turn of foot. Masaban made all in the Peterhead Fish Market Handicap, while Sunriseontheboyne just held on in a sustained two-horse duel in the Selling Handicap.
Latest winners
| Time | Race | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | SP | Winning margin / Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:07 | No Napier No Party Apprentice Handicap | King Sharja | Ruth Carr / Tom Kiely Marshall | 9/2 | Won going away |
| 16:42 | EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Bands C And D) | Vegasmile | K R Burke / Sam James | 5/2 | Easily (approx. 4½ lengths) |
| 17:20 | Royal Regiment Of Scotland Trophy Nursery Handicap | Royal Strike | K R Burke / Pierre-Louis Jamin | 11/4 | Comfortably (approx. 1¾ lengths) |
| 17:50 | Jewson Edinburgh Selling Handicap | Sunriseontheboyne | Ben Haslam / Jason Hart | 3/1 | Just held on (head) |
| 18:20 | Peterhead Fish Market Handicap | Masaban | Edward Bethell / Sam James | 7/2 | Made all, unchallenged (approx. 1¼ lengths) |
| 18:50 | Scots Association Musselburgh Gold Cup Handicap | Boxing Great | Karl Thornton / Jason Hart | 5/6 | Readily (approx. 4½ lengths) |
| 19:20 | Lothian Supply Company Handicap | Fear And Fast | Jim Goldie / Sam James | 12/1 | Comfortably (approx. 1¼ lengths) |
Notes
Withdrawals & non-runners: Eagles Dream was a self-certificate withdrawal in the opener; Gwen Tennyson and Hard Nut were also withdrawn on self-certification later in the card. Style Of Life was withdrawn after unshipping the jockey before the start. No races were abandoned.
Overall the card was notable for strong front-running displays (Vegasmile, Masaban) and a powerful finishing kick from Boxing Great in the feature. Sam James’s treble and Jason Hart’s double were the night’s standout riding achievements.
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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