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Musselburgh Racecourse
Linkfield Road, Musselburgh, East Lothian, Scotland, EH21 7RG Tel: 0131 665 2859 Fax: 0131 653 2083
Website: http://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/
Course Description
The oval shaped course is run right handed and is approximately 1 mile 2 furlongs in distance. Bends are tight. There are 8 fairly difficult fences for the National Hunt meetings, two of these are open ditches.
Facilities
The Club Enclosure: There are a variety of bars and restaurants in this enclosure for exclusive use by the Day Member Badge holders. Members also have full access to the Grandstand Enclosure.
The Grandstand Enclosure: Racegoers have access to the grandstand, parade ring and winners enclosure. There are a variety of bars, restaurants and fast food outlets to choose from.
Directions
By Car: The course is situated 6 miles east of Edinburgh off the A1
By Rail: Edinburgh Waverley Station is the nearest main line station, a connecting train can then be taken to Musselbrugh station. On race days, a courtesy bus is available to and from Musselburgh Railway Station.
Stats for Musselburgh Racecourse (stats for the flat course only)
Stats obtained from the past ten seasons.Favourites Statistics for Musselburgh
| Race Type | Wins-Runs | Strike Rate | Profit (ROI%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2yo Stakes | 72-196 | 37% | £-23.12 (-12%) |
| 3yo Stakes | 9-20 | 45% | £1.33 (7%) |
| 3yo+ Stakes | 71-171 | 42% | £2.88 (2%) |
| 4yo+ Stakes | 10-32 | 31% | £-10.97 (-34%) |
| 2yo Handicaps | 12-52 | 23% | £-19.64 (-38%) |
| 3yo Handicaps | 36-122 | 30% | £-6.59 (-5%) |
| 3yo+ Handicaps | 85-333 | 26% | £-18.54 (-6%) |
| 4yo+ Handicaps | 61-178 | 34% | £20.44 (11%) |
Best Five Trainers at Musselburgh
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| M Johnston 64 | Sir Mark Prescott 36% | R M Whitaker 258% |
| J S Goldie 56 | G A Butler 22% | C J Teague 154% |
| D Nicholls 51 | P A Blockley 21% | R C Guest 154% |
| T D Barron 40 | M Todhunter 21% | M H Tompkins 73% |
| A Berry 38 | M Johnston 20% | B Smart 71% |
Best Five Jockeys at Musselburgh
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| P Hanagan 63 | D Holland 24% | D Nolan 101% |
| T Eaves 51 | Frederik Tylicki 21% | S Hitchcott 88% |
| R Winston 43 | S Sanders 18% | P M Quinn 59% |
| J Fanning 34 | K Fallon 18% | D O'Donohoe 53% |
| A Nicholls 32 | B McHugh 16% | Frederik Tylicki 35% |
Best Five Sires at Musselburgh
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| Compton Place 21 | Machiavellian(USA) 27% | Desert Story(IRE) 147% |
| Fayruz 13 | Sadler's Wells(USA) 24% | Ishiguru(USA) 114% |
| Machiavellian(USA) 13 | Rudimentary(USA) 19% | Most Welcome 108% |
| Danehill Dancer(IRE) 12 | Rubiano(USA) 19% | Spectrum(IRE) 103% |
| Grand Lodge(USA) 12 | Lion Cavern(USA) 19% | Choisir(AUS) 102% |
Best Five Owners at Musselburgh
| Best on Wins | Best on Strike Rate | Best on Profit (ROI) |
|---|---|---|
| Mr P D Savill 10 | Mr P D Savill 22% | Mr T A Scothern 96% |
| Jim Goldie Racing Club 6 | Mr W B Imison 18% | Mr W B Imison 57% |
| Mr R C Bond 6 | Jim Goldie Racing Club 18% | Mr M Sawers 31% |
| Mr W B Imison 6 | Transcend Bloodstock LLP 16% | Mr P D Savill 22% |
| Mr Alan Willoughby 5 | Mr M Sawers 14% | Jim Goldie Racing Club 14% |
Weather Information
The Latest Five Day Weather Forecast for Musselburgh.
Going Information
The latest Official Going information for Musselburgh from the British Racing Authority
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