The Musselburgh will offer a full day of National Hunt action, featuring seven competitive hurdle and steeplechase events. Racing begins at 12:55 PM, with the Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle highlighting emerging talent and top jockeys. With significant prize money on offer, the Musselburgh Race Cards 1 February promise an exciting afternoon for racing fans.
The card opens with the Scottish Supreme Novices’ Hurdle (Class 2) at 12:55 PM. Four runners are expected over 1 mile 7 furlongs and 164 yards. CAPTAIN HUGO ridden by Sean Houlihan, MOSSY FEN ROAD with Paul O’Brien, ONLYFORFRANKIE ridden by Ciaran Gethings, and SMOKE TRAIL with Derek Fox will compete for a £25,000 prize.
Following at 1:25 PM, the Frodon Novices’ Limited Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3) will feature six runners tackling 2 miles 4 furlongs and 108 yards. INTENSE APPROACH with Alex Harvey, GO WEST ridden by Freddie Gingell, QUEENS GAMBLE with Paul O’Brien, and DEDICATED HERO ridden by Callum Bewley are among the anticipated contenders for the £30,000 event.
The 1:55 PM race, Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 3), will see seven horses contesting 1 mile 7 furlongs and 202 yards. PARISENCORE ridden by Danny McMenamin, AEROS LUCK with William Maggs, DENEMETHY ridden by Jack Hogan, and KOUKEO with Jonjo O’Neill Jr. will compete for £20,000 in prize money.
At 2:30 PM, the Position Payout Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) will feature thirteen runners over 2 miles 4 furlongs and 31 yards. CHARLIE’S DILEMMA ridden by Alex Harvey, HOW ABOUT NO with Sean Quinlan, THE HATCHET ridden by Jack Power, and SUMMERGROUNDS with Ella McGarry are expected to lead the field for the £15,000 prize.
The highlight of the afternoon will be the Edinburgh National Handicap Steeple Chase (Class 2) at 3:05 PM. Eight horses will face 3 miles 7 furlongs and 136 yards, with ROCK MY WAY ridden by Brendan Powell, CADELL with Jack Power, TRANSMISSION ridden by Conor O’Farrell, and GROZNI with Brian Hughes among the contenders for the £60,000 prize.
The penultimate race, the Pertemps Network Group Handicap Hurdle (Class 2) at 3:40 PM, will see fourteen runners cover 3 miles and 40 yards. AHOY SENOR ridden by Derek Fox, ANYWAY with Carl Millar, RED RISK ridden by Freddie Keighley, and DOUBLE POWERFUL with Conor O’Farrell are expected to challenge for the £30,000 prize.
The card concludes with the Handicap Hurdle (Class 4) at 4:15 PM. Eight runners will contest 3 miles and 40 yards, including WHISKEY ON ICE ridden by Bruce Lynn, BENEFIT BEN with Joshua Thompson, TAKE CHANCE ridden by Brian Hughes, and DEARKEITHANDKATY with Jonjo O’Neill Jr. for £10,000 in prize money.
This selection of races promises a full day of competitive action at Musselburgh, providing a platform for both novice and seasoned runners across hurdle and chase events. The Musselburgh Race Cards 1 February will attract attention from trainers and racing enthusiasts, with several contests offering significant prize money and early-season form indicators.
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