Next month one of Musselburgh’s richest races gets it own headline raceday, and tickets are £10 cheaper until midnight on Friday 11 May 2018.
The Scottish Sprint Cup Raceday takes place on 9 June 2018 supported by Edinburgh Gin. The £100,000 Edinburgh Gin Scottish Sprint Cup is the biggest race of the day and some leading UK horses are expected.
The racing that day will be broadcast live on ITV4 and everyone attending is invited to get their top hats and tails out for one of the biggest social events of the summer.
Judy Murray OBE who is a horse racing fan will also be there to enjoy the spectacle.
Aisling Johnston, marketing manager, Musselburgh Racecourse, commented: “The Scottish Sprint Cup is one of our most popular and richest flat races of the year so we’re thrilled to give it its very own headline raceday.
“It’s set to be a real highlight of the racing calendar and as well as exhilarating racing, it’s very much a social day out. There’s a wealth of gourmet food options and our sponsors Edinburgh Gin are creating a range of their famed drinks. And of course, we have Judy Murray returning,”
Judy Murray added: “I love going to the races at Musselburgh Racecourse. It is such a fun day out and the atmosphere is always amazing. I’m looking forward to being there on June 9th and experiencing The Scottish Sprint Cup which is sure to be an incredible contest”
Edinburgh Gin will feature in all racecourse bars, restaurants and pop-up bars and the coastal track will introduce the new premium gin – Seaside Gin. Edinburgh Gin will take over the lawn selling a range of gins and gin fizzes, from classic G&Ts to innovative and themed cocktails created by the Edinburgh Gin team.
Foodies can get their locally sourced fix as award-winning gastronomy experts Heritage Portfolio provide the flavours for the day. There’s the fast selling Fish & Chips package inclusive of freshly cooked fish and chips along with wine or beer or the Gourmet Pie & Pint package– both include admission tickets and raceday programme. For those who like a little extra sparkle with their raceday Musselburgh Racecourse has launched the new Champagne Experience. Four people can experience the races in a private reserved table on the Pommery Lawn and enjoy a tasting of the four seasonal Pommery Champagnes plus glass of selected fizz.
And if that’s not enough, then there’s music from Funk Wagon, live entertainment and the acclaimed after party.
Advanced Tickets cost £30 until midnight on 11 May, full price £40. For more information on available packages and to book visit: www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
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