Our Musselburgh racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Friday 31st July 2026. The action gets underway at 17:45 and runs through to 20:55, with going reported as 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Sophiesticate boasts a 50% strike rate from 6 runs at the track, Lauren Young has been in fine form here with 7 wins from 41 rides, Adrian Nicholls’s yard sends out runners with a 33.33% strike rate at this venue. Below you’ll find race-by-race breakdowns with our top selections, live odds and tipster picks.
Tipster Performance at Musselburgh
Here’s how the leading tipsters have fared at Musselburgh over the last two years (minimum 10 selections):
| Tipster | Source | Selections | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotlight | Racing Post | 16 | 6 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 58.82% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 75% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 19 | 6 | 31.58% | 73.68% |
| Ross Shepherd | Wrexham Leader | 25 | 7 | 28% | 52% |
17:45 – Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap
Race Details: 1m 5f | Class 6 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep Class 6 by any means, but it is a fairly workable staying handicap with a few arriving in decent nick. Jedhi Knight sets the standard on recent evidence after a solid second and his Topspeed figure gives him a very obvious chance if he sees out this longer trip strongly enough. Falaise Blanc has been knocking loudly on the door and is the one likely to make this a proper test, while Sophiesticate is admirably consistent without always finding a way past. Gemini Man is the trickier one to weigh up, as his earlier winning run clashes with a poor latest effort. With Storm On Jura a non-runner and several others looking out of form or limited, this may boil down to who is best treated rather than who is improving.
Top Selections
1. Jedhi Knight – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: David Nolan | Trainer: Paul Midgley | Form: 423-52 | Rating: 64 | Topspeed: 57
Jedhi Knight makes most appeal in a race where solid recent form is at a premium. He returned with a fair fifth and then stepped forward again when runner-up last time, which reads well enough in this grade, and that Topspeed mark of 57 is one of the stronger pieces of evidence on offer here. He’s only 1lb lower than top weight Mr Withington despite having stronger current form, and this mark of 64 still looks manageable. David Nolan is a positive booking for a race that may become tactical, and at 9/4 he looks the percentage call rather than a flashy one. Bet type: straightforward win material.
Bet: WIN
2. Falaise Blanc – 9/2 with William Hill
Jockey: Greg Fairley | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: 682422 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 59
If you want the each-way angle, Falaise Blanc is the obvious one to keep onside. He’s been holding his form well, finishing second on his last two starts, and there’s nothing fluky about the profile — he keeps running to a similar level and his Topspeed of 59 is actually the best in the line-up. From a low weight of 128lb, he doesn’t need to improve much to be right in the mix again, and in a race lacking depth that reliability counts for plenty. The concern is whether he finds one too good again, but 9/2 is fair compensation for a horse with very solid place claims.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Jedhi Knight is the win play after shaping like a horse ready to cash in at this level. For those looking for a bit more cover, Falaise Blanc makes plenty of each-way appeal given how consistently he’s been hitting the frame. The main dangers are Sophiesticate, who keeps running respectably, and Gemini Man if bouncing back from that lifeless latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Withington | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 15/2 (William Hill) |
| Gemini Man | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
| Jedhi Knight | 9/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Sophiesticate | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ivynator | 100/1 | 80/1 | 80/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 100/1 (Bet365) |
| Yakhabar | 20/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 (Bet365) |
| Falaise Blanc | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 (William Hill) |
| Liberty Looming | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Star Of Markinch | 66/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 50/1 | 66/1 (Bet365) |
18:15 – EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qualifier) (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This does not look a deep maiden on paper and, in truth, the race revolves around the two with established form. Hey Up Ronnie sets the standard on ratings after a promising start to his career, while Gerry’s Darling brings the strongest piece of finishing form having hit the frame last time and also receives 5lb. The rest have something to prove: Nosey Book was well held on debut, Thai Paddy has shown very little in two runs, and Coul Blue is the wildcard as an unraced newcomer from a yard that can ready one first time. In a five-runner contest tactical positioning will matter, but straightforward improvement from the principals is probably what decides it rather than any hidden depth in the field.
Top Selections
1. Hey Up Ronnie – 6/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Harry Russell | Trainer: Ollie Pears | Form: 53 | Rating: 79 | Topspeed: 79
Hey Up Ronnie is the obvious one, but sometimes the obvious answer is the right one. He has already posted the joint-best Topspeed figure in the field and his rating of 79 leaves him with solid claims in a restricted maiden of this nature. That third last time reads well enough in the context of this race, and he shapes like a colt who should appreciate this 7f if settling into a handy rhythm. Harry Russell knows the Musselburgh test well and, with only four rivals to worry about, this looks a good opportunity to get the job done. At 6/4 he is not a giveaway, but he is still hard to oppose.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Hey Up Ronnie is the win bet and the only bet. Each-way plays make little appeal in a field this small. Gerry’s Darling is the clear danger on the figures and gets weight, while Coul Blue is the interesting debutant if the market speaks in his favour.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coul Blue | 15/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Hey Up Ronnie | 11/8 | 6/5 | 5/4 | 6/5 | 6/4 | 6/4 (William Hill) |
| Nosey Book | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 15/2 (Paddy Power) |
| Thai Paddy | 66/1 | 80/1 | 90/1 | 66/1 | 80/1 | 90/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Hey Up Ronnie |
18:50 – Bernard Hunter Mobile Cranes Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks a tight little nursery rather than a deep one, and there are solid cases to be made for several of them. Amantha sets the standard on recent form after a win and a close second, while Bigalo shaped like a winner-in-waiting when runner-up last time and is open to more progress now handicapping. Tiger In The Tree is interesting at the weights with the best Topspeed figure in the field and arrives on the back of two placed efforts, while Aurora Valkyrie also has some upside after taking a step forward on her latest start. With only seven runners, tactical positioning will matter, but this should mainly come down to which of the unexposed 2yos finds a bit extra for nursery company. Tricky enough, but not impossible.
Top Selections
1. Bigalo – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Kevin Stott | Trainer: Roger Fell | Form: 6972 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 52
Bigalo makes plenty of appeal after leaving his first three runs behind when finishing second last time, and that was the sort of effort that suggests this mark of 72 is workable rather than harsh. Roger Fell’s youngster has the handy low draw in stall 2, Kevin Stott takes over, and there is every chance that bit of race experience now starts to count for plenty in a modest nursery. He does not have the highest rating in the field, but he may have more improvement in him than some of these. Available at 10/3, he looks the percentage call in a race where progress could be decisive. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Tiger In The Tree – 7/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Duran Fentiman | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 96933 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 65
Tiger In The Tree is the each-way angle at the prices. He is not flashy, but two straight third-place finishes suggest he is learning the job, and that Topspeed figure of 65 is the best on offer here. Off just 122, he gets in with a very workable weight and could easily be the one keeping on when others have cried enough. Tim Easterby’s juveniles often find their level in races like this, and this one looks ready to make a proper bid in nursery company. At 7/1 with three places on offer, he makes plenty of sense as an each-way punt in a race lacking standout strength beyond the obvious pair at the top of the market.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bigalo is the main play here, with his latest second suggesting he is ready to cash in now handicapping and 10/3 is fair enough in this grade. For those looking beyond the obvious, Tiger In The Tree is the each-way option at 7/1, especially with his low weight and strong Topspeed figure. Amantha is the clear danger after her recent 1-2 sequence.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bigalo | 10/3 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Boutblummintime | 11/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Amantha | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Bluestone Lady | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Aurora Valkyrie | 7/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 4/1 | 5/1 (Betfair) |
| Liveadream | 9/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 9/1 | 9/1 (Bet365) |
| Tiger In The Tree | 7/1 | 13/2 | 13/2 | 6/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 (Bet365) |
19:25 – Bernard Hunter Metal Recycling Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 4 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a compact but quite likeable little sprint, with only five runners and not much between them on official figures. Montezuma, Mighty Magnus and Curious Rover arrive with the most convincing recent form, while Jer Batt is well capable of getting involved if rediscovering a sharper turn of foot. Francisco’s Piece is the awkward one to assess, as his mark still gives him a squeak despite two underwhelming efforts this season. In a field this small, tactics could be everything around Musselburgh over 5f, and there is every chance this turns into a sharp dash rather than a searching test. That should suit the handier types, and it makes this less of a strong race than a tricky, pace-influenced puzzle.
Top Selections
1. Montezuma – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 212053 | Rating: 91 | Topspeed: 85
Montezuma looks the percentage call in a race where there are cases to make for several. He ran well from a handicapping point of view when third last time and his overall profile is solid enough for this grade, with the standout being that topspeed figure of 85, the best in the field. Off 132 he gets a handy bit of weight from some of the obvious rivals, and in a five-runner sprint that can be just enough. Jim Goldie’s runners are often well drilled for these sharp northern handicaps, and if Lauren Young can keep him in the firing line early, he has the pace and consistency to see this out. At 5/2, he makes plenty of appeal as the win play.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With only five runners, this is a straight win-bet race and Montezuma is the one to side with. He brings reliable recent form, the best topspeed number in the line-up and a workable racing weight. Mighty Magnus is the obvious danger as an unexposed 3yo, while Curious Rover commands respect after a last-time-out win, but neither looks a better bet than the selection.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jer Batt | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Mighty Magnus | 11/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 (Bet365) |
| Montezuma | 5/2 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 2/1 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Curious Rover | 7/2 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (William Hill) |
19:55 – East Air Conditioning Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 6 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This looks a tight little 7f handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to Wait For It, who arrives on the back of improving efforts and still looks fairly treated off 68. He is the obvious starting point, but it is not quite the penalty kick the prices suggest in a seven-runner race where several of these are well exposed but competitive at the level. Sanditon has a bit of pace and a useful Topspeed figure for the grade, while Monhammer and Misemerald both make each-way appeal if the favourite gets trapped wide or the race turns tactical. It is a trappy Class 6, though, and in that sort of contest I would rather side with the one still moving the right way.
Top Selections
1. Wait For It – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Liam Bailey | Form: 86-032 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 59
Wait For It is hardly thrown in, but he is the one with the clearest recent momentum. Those last two runs, a third followed by a second, suggest he has found his level again and his Topspeed mark of 59 is right up there with the best in this field. The slight concern is stall 7 in a small field if things do not unfold ideally, but he has the profile of a 4yo who can still squeeze a bit more out of his mark, unlike plenty of these older regulars. Billy Garritty knows how to deliver one late around here, and at 9/4 he is short enough but still the likeliest winner. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Monhammer – 9/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Harry Burns | Trainer: Linda Perratt | Form: -03246 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 59
Monhammer makes plenty of each-way sense in a race where solid, battle-hardened course-and-distance types can easily punish an underpriced favourite. He has not won for a while, which is the obvious knock, but there is enough in this season’s form to say he remains competitive off 70, and that 128lb is a handy racing weight in this company. His recent sixth does not scream confidence, yet it came after a run of efforts that were better than they look at first glance, and he does not need much more than that to hit the frame here. At 9/2, he looks the value alternative if you want cover against the market leader. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wait For It is the win play because he brings the strongest recent form and still has a little upside in a race full of exposed handicappers. For an each-way punt, Monhammer appeals at the prices as a tough, reliable type who should be involved if running to his mark. The main dangers are Sanditon, who has the speed figures to matter, and Misemerald from stall 1.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braes Of Doune | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| King Sharja | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| April Diamond | 20/1 | 18/1 | 20/1 | 18/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (William Hill) |
| Sanditon | 4/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Monhammer | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Bet365) |
| Misemerald | 6/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Wait For It | 9/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 2/1 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
20:25 – Lens Self Storage Handicap
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This has the look of a tight little staying handicap rather than a deep one, and the market has understandably latched on to the Jim Goldie pair. Gallus Norman arrives on the back of another win and is clearly thriving, while stablemate Cascade Hall has been admirably consistent and won’t be far away if the race turns into a proper test of resolution. Inappropriate has been knocking on the door without quite getting his head in front and again looks likely to run his race. Arrange is another with a solid recent line after chasing home a winner last time. Clansman is a non-runner, which leaves a six-runner contest where tactics may matter plenty. It’s not a race full of lurkers, but there are enough credible angles to make it mildly tricky.
Top Selections
1. Gallus Norman – 9/4 with William Hill
Jockey: Jake Dickson | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 5-2131 | Rating: 88 | Topspeed: 73
Gallus Norman is the obvious one, but that doesn’t make him a bad bet. He comes here in winning form, has been operating consistently well in this sort of staying handicap, and his profile suggests he is still in the groove rather than about to tail off. A mark of 88 asks another question, but he’s earned it, and the 7lb claim of Jake Dickson keeps things workable. His recent figures are simply stronger than most of these and, in a small field, a horse arriving fit and thriving is often half the battle. At 9/4 he is no giveaway, but he still looks the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Inappropriate – 9/2 with Betfair
Jockey: Greg Fairley | Trainer: Ewan Whillans | Form: -62432 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 70
Inappropriate is the each-way angle in a race where reliability counts for plenty. He’s been busy without winning, but those recent placed efforts read well enough in the context of this grade and he’s gone close often enough to think another prominent showing is coming. The inside draw won’t hurt in a tactical affair and Greg Fairley should be able to keep him in the right place from an early stage. He doesn’t quite have the same momentum as Gallus Norman, which is why he’s the saver rather than the main play, but 9/2 is fair for a horse with his current level of consistency and proven ability to see this sort of trip out.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Gallus Norman is the win bet because he’s the one arriving in the best nick and looks hard to oppose despite the rise. Inappropriate makes the most appeal for the each-way punt, especially with his solid run of placed form. Cascade Hall is the obvious danger if the Goldie pair dominate, while Arrange is respected as a place player.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inappropriate | 4/1 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 (Betfair) |
| Teofimo | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Betfair) |
| Arrange | 4/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Simple Star | 10/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 | 8/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Gallus Norman | 2/1 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 9/4 | 9/4 (William Hill) |
| Cascade Hall | 3/1 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| The North | Gallus Norman |
20:55 – Graham + Sibbald And Neilsons Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements) | | flat
This is a tight little sprint to close the card and, for a six-runner Class 6, it is not lacking in depth. Golden Havana and Thornaby Pearl head the market for good reason, arriving here in much better nick than most, while Thunderstorm Katie has the sort of consistent profile that keeps her in the argument if things fall right. South Parade is respected by the market despite some underwhelming recent figures, which makes him opposable at the prices, and Wee Mary looks more place than win material. Musselburgh five-furlong handicaps are usually decided by sharp early speed and the ability to hold a position, so this should suit those already thriving rather than those needing a revival. I’d rather side with current form than reputation here.
Top Selections
1. Golden Havana – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Michael Dods | Form: 433222 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 57
Golden Havana is knocking loudly on the door now and his recent string of seconds suggests a win of this nature is there for the taking. He has been holding his form well in handicaps, and in a race where a few of these have questions to answer, the solid, progressive 3yo appeals most. An opening mark of 75 still looks workable judged on how competitive he has been, and Connor Beasley is the sort you want aboard in a sharp Musselburgh sprint. At 10/3, he is no giveaway, but he makes far more appeal than some of the shorter alternatives and looks the percentage call. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Thunderstorm Katie – 13/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 972226 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 63
Thunderstorm Katie is the each-way angle in a race where reliability counts for plenty. Her form figures do not scream winner, but they do show a mare who has been repeatedly competitive from this sort of mark, and that Topspeed figure of 63 is the best on offer in this field. The latest sixth is not ideal on paper, though she had been running several sound races before that and does not need to improve much to hit the frame again. Jim Goldie’s runners are never ignored around these northern tracks, and Billy Garritty knows how to deliver one late in a sprint. At 13/2 she looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Golden Havana is the win bet after a sequence of near-misses that suggests this is his level and his turn is close. Thunderstorm Katie is the each-way play at the bigger price, especially with her consistency and strongest Topspeed figure in the field. Thornaby Pearl is the obvious danger after winning last time, but she looks about right in the market rather than generous.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornaby Pearl | 10/3 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Thunderstorm Katie | 13/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 6/1 | 13/2 (Bet365) |
| Peregrine Falcon | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 | 17/2 (William Hill) |
| Golden Havana | 10/3 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 10/3 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| South Parade | 11/4 | 5/2 | 11/4 | 11/4 | 3/1 | 3/1 (William Hill) |
| Wee Mary | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Paddy Power) |
Musselburgh Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sophiesticate | 6 | 3 | 50% | 50% |
| Thunderstorm Katie | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| South Parade | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Montezuma | 4 | 1 | 25% | 100% |
| Cascade Hall | 4 | 1 | 25% | 50% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Young | 41 | 7 | 17.07% | 31.71% |
| Connor Beasley | 331 | 51 | 15.41% | 40.18% |
| Kevin Stott | 159 | 22 | 13.84% | 42.14% |
| David Nolan | 220 | 25 | 11.36% | 32.73% |
| Ben Robinson | 147 | 16 | 10.88% | 37.41% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Musselburgh:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Nicholls | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 41.67% |
| David & Nicola Barron | 91 | 17 | 18.68% | 35.16% |
| Adam Nicol | 68 | 12 | 17.65% | 42.65% |
| Philip Kirby | 87 | 14 | 16.09% | 33.33% |
| Ollie Pears | 78 | 12 | 15.38% | 32.05% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Musselburgh racing tips for Friday 31st July 2026. We’ve covered all 7 races with our top selections highlighted above. Use the betting strategies as a starting point, always shop around for the best odds, and never bet more than you can afford to lose.
FAQ
What time does racing start at Musselburgh today?
The first race at Musselburgh on Friday 31st July 2026 goes off at 17:45, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Musselburgh today?
The going at Musselburgh is reported as 5.45, 6.15, 6.50, 7.55 & 8.25 -7yds) (Good, good to soft in places on straight course (goingstick 7.7) (watered) (rail movements).
How many races are at Musselburgh today?
There are 7 races on the card at Musselburgh today, running from 17:45 through to 20:55.
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