Musselburgh Racecourse will host a six-race flat meeting on Monday, August 24, with the afternoon programme running from 2:15pm to 4:45pm. The card features a mixture of contests for two-year-olds, three-year-olds and older horses, with distances ranging from five furlongs to just over a mile. The official course information lists the meeting as flat racing, with the first race scheduled for 2:15pm and the final contest at 4:45pm.
Musselburgh Racecards 24 August 2026
The meeting is scheduled to take place on turf, with conditions reported as good around the round course and good to soft in places, while the straight course is described as good to soft in places. Rail movements of seven yards are listed for several races, adding another factor for connections and riders to consider. The six-race programme provides a varied afternoon of racing, beginning with a two-year-old maiden and progressing through nursery, selling and handicap contests.
Two races carry the highest advertised prize money on Monday’s Musselburgh card, each offering £12,000. The 3:15pm ‘Celebrating Veteran Armed Forces’ Selling Handicap Stakes is a Class 5 contest for four-year-olds and older horses over 1 mile and 215 yards. It is open to horses rated between 51 and 70 and forms an important middle section of the afternoon programme.
The other £12,000 contest comes at 3:45pm, when three-year-olds line up for the Ina And Ella MacGregor Handicap Stakes. This Class 4 race is scheduled over seven furlongs and carries a 61-80 rating band. Racing Post lists the race as a £12,000 guaranteed contest, with a maximum field of 12 runners despite 17 entries appearing in the original conditions.
The 3:45pm event is particularly notable because it brings together a competitive group of three-year-olds over a relatively sharp seven-furlong trip. The race conditions allow horses rated 61 to 80 to compete, while higher-rated horses can also qualify under the specified conditions. The distance should place emphasis on pace, positioning and the ability to finish strongly over the final stages.
The afternoon begins with the Irish EBF Maiden Stakes (Class 4) at 2:15pm. The race is for two-year-olds and is staged over five furlongs and one yard, with £11,000 advertised prize money.
The race has attracted eight runners according to Racing Post, while the conditions specify eligibility for EBF-eligible two-year-olds. Colts and geldings carry 9st 7lb, while fillies carry 9st 2lb.
Among the entries is The Mean Fiddler, who has finished second on both previous starts according to the available racecard information. Calef also brings previous experience, while By Jove Grace arrives after earlier form over the minimum distance. The short trip is likely to make early speed and tactical positioning important.
The second race is the National Racehorse Week Nursery Handicap Stakes, scheduled for 2:45pm. This Class 6 contest is restricted to two-year-olds and takes place over one mile and nine yards.
With a rating range of 0-65 and £7,000 in advertised prize money, the race gives developing juveniles an opportunity to compete over a longer distance than the opening contest. The step up to a mile could test stamina as well as tactical awareness, particularly for horses still gaining experience.
The third race, beginning at 3:15pm, is the ‘Celebrating Veteran Armed Forces’ Selling Handicap Stakes. It is a Class 5 race for four-year-olds and older horses, covering one mile and 215 yards.
The £12,000 contest is open to runners rated 51-70. Its selling-race format adds a distinctive element to the afternoon and brings together experienced horses over a trip that demands a combination of pace and stamina.
At 3:45pm, attention turns to the Ina And Ella MacGregor Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 contest for three-year-olds over seven furlongs and 22 yards. The advertised prize money is £12,000.
Racing Post records the race as having 17 entries against a maximum field of 12, highlighting the level of initial interest in the contest.The race should provide one of the most competitive moments of the afternoon, with three-year-olds facing each other at a distance that rewards both speed and finishing ability.
The fifth race gets underway at 4:15pm with the Ocean Scotland Outdoor Advertising Handicap Stakes. This Class 6 contest is open to three-year-olds and older horses and covers five furlongs and one yard.
The race carries £7,000 in advertised prize money and is restricted to horses rated 46-55. The short distance should make the opening stages particularly important, with little room for error during the five-furlong journey.
The meeting concludes at 4:45pm with the Watch On Racing TV Handicap Stakes, a Class 6 race for four-year-olds and older horses over one mile and nine yards. The contest carries £7,000 in prize money and is for horses rated 46-55.
The racecard lists 13 runners for the final event, making it one of the larger fields on the programme. The mile trip provides a fitting conclusion to an afternoon that has featured a broad range of ages, distances and race conditions.
Overall, Musselburgh’s Monday card offers six races with a clear progression from juvenile speed contests to longer handicaps for more experienced horses. With two £12,000 features at 3:15pm and 3:45pm and a range of race conditions throughout the afternoon, the meeting promises an interesting blend of developing talent and seasoned competitors on the Scottish turf.
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