Our Musselburgh racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Thursday 21st May 2026. The action gets underway at 14:20 and runs through to 17:35, with going reported as 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Bellarchi boasts a 80% strike rate from 5 runs at the track, Miss Brodie Hampson has been in fine form here with 2 wins from 7 rides, Archie Watson’s yard sends out runners with a 32% 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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 12 | 5 | 41.67% | 83.33% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 18 | 6 | 33.33% | 77.78% |
| Spotlight | Racing Post | 17 | 5 | 29.41% | 64.71% |
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 17 | 5 | 29.41% | 52.94% |
| Ross Shepherd | Wrexham Leader | 26 | 7 | 26.92% | 50% |
14:20 – Watch On Racing TV Amateur Jockeys’ Handicap
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 6 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is hardly a deep staying handicap, but it does look a fairly workable little contest rather than a complete minefield. Bronte Beach comes here on the back of a breakthrough win and is the obvious one after scoring last time, though odds-on in an amateur riders’ race is never automatically appealing. Zimmerman and Gallus Norman look the more solid alternatives after recent placed efforts, while Elemental Eye has a bit of back class for this level if he can put his latest runs behind him. Ravenswell and Star Of Markinch need to find a fair bit on recent evidence, and Yurinov is listed as a non-runner in the betting. In a race lacking depth, the market leader sets the standard, but there may still be a bit more value elsewhere.
Top Selections
1. Bronte Beach – 11/10 with Bet365
Jockey: Miss Brodie Hampson | Trainer: Archie Watson | Form: 777781 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed:
Bronte Beach had looked thoroughly frustrating for a while, but that sequence of duck eggs was finally broken by a win last time and this does not look any stronger. He is only 4, so unlike plenty of these exposed stayers there is at least some chance of further progress, and Archie Watson is more than capable of placing one well when the opportunity presents itself. Miss Brodie Hampson is a positive booking in this sphere and that matters in a race like this. At around 11/10 he is not exactly hiding from the assessor, but he still looks the most likely winner if backing up that latest success. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Gallus Norman – 4/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Mr Eireann Cagney | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 785-2 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 29
Gallus Norman appeals as the each-way play after shaping well on his return when finishing second. That was his first run since a break, so there is every chance he strips fitter here, and Jim Goldie’s runners at this sort of level are usually pretty streetwise. He gets in with a manageable weight and stall 2 should allow Mr Eireann Cagney to hold a sensible position in a race that may not take much winning. He is not one to trust blindly, but this is only Class 6 company and 4/1 looks fair enough given he arrives with one of the more convincing recent pieces of form in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Bronte Beach is the one to beat and makes most appeal as the win bet, even if the price is a touch tight in an amateur riders’ event. For those looking to play a little safer, Gallus Norman is the each-way punt with recent runner-up form and likely improvement from his comeback. Zimmerman is the obvious danger if reproducing his latest second.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elemental Eye | 11/2 | 15/2 | 8/1 | 8/1 | 5/1 | 8/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Zimmerman | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Bronte Beach | 11/10 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 5/6 | 10/11 | 11/10 (Bet365) |
| Gallus Norman | 4/1 | 7/2 | 18/5 | 7/2 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Ravenswell | 14/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Of Markinch | 25/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 25/1 (Bet365) |
14:50 – British Stallion Studs EBF Restricted Maiden Stakes (Band D) (EBF Restricted Race Qual’) (GBB Race)
Race Details: 5f | Class 2 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly informative juvenile maiden rather than a deep one, and the form already on the board sets a decent standard. Cailin Aine is the obvious one to beat after three solid efforts and brings comfortably the best rating and topspeed figures into the race. Anna Belardo has shown enough in two starts to suggest she can get involved, especially from the inside draw, while Explainingislosing should know more after his debut for the Fahey yard. Furturra has a bit of experience too but needs to step forward again, and the market will tell a story with newcomers Mick’s The Boy, Autumn Jewel and Time And Effort. Over this sharp 5f at Musselburgh, early pace and professionalism usually count for plenty, so proven racecourse experience could be decisive.
Top Selections
1. Cailin Aine – 15/8 with Betfair
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 344 | Rating: 78 | Topspeed: 77
She sets the standard and, in truth, she does not need much improvement to take this. Three runs in already, she has shown a level of speed and consistency that the rest are still trying to match, and that topspeed figure of 77 really jumps off the page in a race like this. Connor Beasley is a positive booking for a yard that knows how to place its juveniles around the northern tracks, and Musselburgh’s sharp 5f should suit a filly with her experience. At 15/8 she is not exactly hiding from the market, but she is still hard to oppose given what she has already achieved. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Anna Belardo – 10/3 with Bet365
Jockey: Alistair Rawlinson | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 36 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 43
Anna Belardo looks the each-way play in a race where proven form may again come to the fore. She shaped with promise when third on debut and did not totally back it up when sixth next time, but there is enough there to think she can still take a step forward now. The inside draw is a help over this trip, and if Alistair Rawlinson can get her away on terms she should be in the right place from the outset. She does have a bit to find with the favourite on bare figures, but 10/3 makes more appeal for those wanting a solid alternative with place claims. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Cailin Aine is the straightforward win bet because she has the strongest form, the best figures and the benefit of race sharpness. For an each-way option, Anna Belardo makes most appeal from stall 1 and looks capable of hitting the frame if improving again. Explainingislosing is the obvious danger after his debut, while any strength for the newcomers would be worth noting.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anna Belardo | 10/3 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 3/1 | 10/3 (Bet365) |
| Explainingislosing | 4/1 | 7/2 | 7/2 | 10/3 | 4/1 | 4/1 (Bet365) |
| Furturra | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Stay On Tab | 33/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 | 28/1 | 28/1 | 33/1 (Bet365) |
| Autumn Jewel | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Cailin Aine | 13/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 8/5 | 15/8 (Betfair) |
| Time And Effort | 18/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 18/1 | 18/1 (Bet365) |
15:20 – Watermans Straightforward Legal Advice Restricted Maiden Stakes (Horses In Bands B, C & D) (GBB)
Race Details: 7f | Class 4 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This has cut up to a five-runner race after the non-runner, but it still revolves around a couple with the right profile for a restricted maiden. Whernside brings the most persuasive recent form after back-to-back seconds and looks the solid standard on what he has achieved this spring. Blakefell is the obvious threat on ratings, though all his form is from last season and there is a small fitness question on his return. You Will See shaped with promise when runner-up on debut and is entitled to come on plenty for that, while Star Banner and Dream Odyssey need to take a clear step forward. In truth, it is not a deep maiden, and that should make race sharpness and professionalism decisive.
Top Selections
1. Whernside – 2/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Connor Beasley | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: 7-22 | Rating: 86 | Topspeed: 43
Whernside is the one I want to be with now that this has become a small-field affair. He has the strongest recent body of work, finishing second on his last two starts, and that race fitness can count for plenty in a maiden like this. An official mark of 86 sets a fair standard and Bethell’s runners tend to know their job, while Connor Beasley is an uncomplicated booking for this sort of test. From stall 6 he should be able to sit handy or track the pace, and at 2/1 he makes more appeal than some of the shorter-looking rivals on reputation alone. Win bet.
Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
With the field down to five, this is strictly a win-only race from a betting angle. Whernside is the percentage call thanks to recent placed form and race fitness. Blakefell is the obvious danger if ready to roll after his break, while You Will See is the unexposed one who could improve past them, but the safest play is a straight win bet on Whernside.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star Banner | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Whernside | 2/1 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| You Will See | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Blakefell | 2/1 | 13/8 | 7/4 | 7/4 | 15/8 | 2/1 (Bet365) |
| Dream Odyssey | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Blakefell |
15:50 – Fridge Spares Wholesale Limited Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary seven-runner mile handicap, but not an impossible one to unravel. Krissy is the obvious starting point after a win followed by a solid second, and in a race lacking depth she sets the standard despite a short price. On The Bubble has a low draw, a light weight and shaped well on his return, so he looks the one most likely to put it up to the favourite. Glasses Up is a standing dish at this level and arrives off a respectable third, while Falcon Nine and Samra Star have bits of form that give them squeaks without making them especially persuasive. It’s not a strong Class 6 by any means, and that usually means siding with the runner bringing the clearest current profile.
Top Selections
1. Krissy – 8/11 with Bet365
Jockey: Rhys Elliott | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 1-2712 | Rating: 74 | Topspeed: 61
Krissy is hard to oppose in this company. Jim Goldie’s mare has been admirably consistent on her last three starts, winning before backing it up with a runner-up effort, and that recent form is simply sharper than most of these can offer. An official mark of 74 puts her right at the head of this field and she doesn’t need to improve much to take this. The 8/11 on offer is no giveaway in a handicap, but in a race full of exposed types and out-of-form rivals, she looks the one with the fewest questions to answer. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. On The Bubble – 17/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Greg Fairley | Trainer: Gary Rutherford | Form: 7546-2 | Rating: 71 | Topspeed: 64
On The Bubble makes plenty of each-way appeal at the prices. He returned from a break with a second, which was easily his most encouraging effort for a while, and that suggests he could be ready to capitalise from a workable mark of 71. The low draw in stall 2 should help around Musselburgh, and carrying just 121lb is another plus in a race where the favourite concedes weight all round. He’s not the most prolific, but this isn’t deep and 17/2 looks fair if he can build on that latest run. He’s the sensible alternative for an each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Krissy is the solid win play and looks the likeliest winner in a weak Class 6. For a bit of value, On The Bubble is the each-way option after a pleasing return and from a handy draw. Glasses Up is the main danger if reproducing his latest effort, but the favourite still sets the standard.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Nine | 12/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Krissy | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 8/11 | 4/6 | 8/11 (Bet365) |
| Glasses Up | 6/1 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 | 6/1 (Bet365) |
| Samra Star | 15/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 15/2 (Bet365) |
| Misemerald | 10/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 | 9/1 | 10/1 | 10/1 (Bet365) |
| Pebble Dash | 14/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| On The Bubble | 17/2 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 8/1 | 17/2 (Bet365) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Luke Tucker | Krissy |
| Computeform | Krissy |
| Jason Heavey | Krissy |
| The Duke | On The Bubble |
16:25 – Never Standing Still Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a proper sharp 7f handicap rather than a gift for one of the obvious ones, and Musselburgh’s layout should put the emphasis on tactical speed and track position. Bellarchi has done plenty right of late and is easy to see why he heads the market from stall 1, while Wild Nature returns off the back of a win and still has the profile of a 4yo who could have a bit more to offer. Kosometsuke is another with solid claims if bouncing back from a lesser effort, and Benacre is weighted to get involved if this falls right. It is not the deepest Class 3 you will ever see, but it is competitive enough, with a few exposed older handicappers meeting some less exposed types. A tricky puzzle, though the draw and pace may well prove decisive.
Top Selections
1. Wild Nature – 7/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Oisin Orr | Trainer: Edward Bethell | Form: /8991- | Rating: 101 | Topspeed: 84
He is the one I want to side with. That closing win last time suggested he had finally found his feet after a couple of quiet efforts, and there is every chance a 4yo from the Bethell yard can progress again this season. Stall 2 looks ideal around here, he is weighted to be seriously competitive, and Oisin Orr is a rider you can trust to keep things uncomplicated at this track. Bellarchi is respected, but Wild Nature has the more attractive upside and the 7/2 on offer makes plenty of appeal in a race where a little improvement could settle it. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Diamondonthehill – 12/1 with Bet365
Jockey: Paul Mulrennan | Trainer: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole | Form: 233248 | Rating: 102 | Topspeed: 85
He is not the most fashionable name in the line-up, but he has run well often enough in this grade to make 12/1 look a bit dismissive. The recent form figures tell you he has been holding his level without quite getting his head in front, and from stall 3 he should get the run of things if Paul Mulrennan can keep him handy. His mark still leaves him in the hunt and that Topspeed figure of 85 says he retains enough ability to trouble the principals. In a 10-runner handicap with three places on offer, he makes obvious each-way sense at the prices. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Wild Nature is the win play, with his draw, age profile and scope for another step forward all positives. Diamondonthehill is the each-way punt at double-figure odds, especially with a good low draw to work from. Bellarchi is the danger if getting a soft lead from stall 1, while Kosometsuke is the other one worth keeping onside in exotics.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarchi | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Misunderstood | 16/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Gweedore | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Wild Nature | 7/2 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 3/1 | 10/3 | 7/2 (Bet365) |
| Kosometsuke | 5/1 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 4/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Bet365) |
| Diamondonthehill | 12/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Benacre | 5/1 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 11/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Betfair) |
| Jannas Journey | 10/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Spotlight | Bellarchi |
| talkSPORT 2 | Bellarchi |
| Dean Kilbryde | Persuasion |
17:00 – Racing TV Profits Returned To Racing Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 5 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This is a small-field handicap but not a straightforward one, with three arriving in notably solid nick and a couple of older exposed types trying to bounce back. Star Cast has done little wrong in winning three of his last four and is clearly thriving, while Alpine Sierra comes here on the back of a deserved success and still looks well enough treated despite creeping up the weights. Spirit Catcher also demands serious respect after a win and a close second, and the market has understandably latched on to that trio. In truth, this looks likely to be decided by who gets the run of the race rather than any hidden angle, and in a six-runner contest tactical positioning will matter plenty. It is competitive for the grade, but there is no great mystery about where the strength lies.
Top Selections
1. Star Cast – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Rowan Scott | Trainer: Gemma Tutty | Form: 716311 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 63
Star Cast is the one I want on side because he looks like a 4yo still progressing, whereas several of these are much more exposed. That recent sequence of 716311 tells its own story: he is tough, in form and clearly thriving for Gemma Tutty. An 81 mark is fair rather than lenient, but he keeps finding a way and this sharp track should suit a horse arriving with confidence sky high. Rowan Scott knows him well enough, and in a race where tactical pace could be crucial, I would much rather trust the younger, upwardly mobile type than cling to an older handicapper. At 9/4, he is not wildly generous, but he is still the percentage call.
Bet: WIN
2. Alpine Sierra – 5/2 with Bet365
Jockey: Lauren Young | Trainer: Jim Goldie | Form: 822231 | Rating: 81 | Topspeed: 74
For an each-way play in a race paying only two places, Alpine Sierra makes more appeal than most because he has been admirably consistent and arrives off the back of a deserved win. The form figures 822231 are rock-solid for this level, and that Topspeed mark of 74 is the best in the field, which gives him a very solid look on bare numbers. Jim Goldie’s veteran is hardly unexposed at eight, but he is holding his form extremely well and carries just 123. At 5/2 he is no massive secret, yet he looks very likely to be in the first two if reproducing recent efforts, which is exactly what you want from an each-way punt in a race like this.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Star Cast is the win play because he is the progressive one in a race full of older handicappers and comes here in the best recent winning rhythm. Alpine Sierra is the each-way alternative, even in a two-place market, simply because his recent consistency is hard to knock. Spirit Catcher is the obvious danger after his latest pair of runs and is very easy to see making the frame.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spit Spot | 16/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 14/1 | 16/1 (Bet365) |
| Star Cast | 9/4 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 15/8 | 2/1 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Spirit Catcher | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 | 5/2 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Cougar | 10/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 | 11/1 | 10/1 | 11/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Alpine Sierra | 5/2 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 5/2 (Bet365) |
| Just Dottie | 8/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 | 9/1 | 17/2 | 9/1 (Paddy Power) |
Tipster Selections
| Tipster | Selection |
|---|---|
| Newsboy | Spirit Catcher |
| Glendale | Spirit Catcher |
17:35 – Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick) | | flat
This looks a fairly ordinary Class 6 sprint, but that does not mean it lacks angles. Classy Clarets arrives in the most persuasive form after a string of solid efforts and is the obvious one the rest have to beat, while Canaria Queen brings a recent win and a useful topspeed figure to the table. Sir Benedict is the old rogue in the line-up, yet his low draw and recent consistency make him hard to dismiss in a race where plenty arrive with questions to answer. Invincible Crown and Fear And Fast have bits and pieces of form that give them a squeak, but both need to bounce back. In truth, this is not a deep contest, and the one with current momentum may simply prove too reliable.
Top Selections
1. Classy Clarets – 9/4 with Bet365
Jockey: Mohammed Tabti | Trainer: Iain Jardine | Form: 213313 | Rating: 72 | Topspeed: 65
Classy Clarets is the percentage call. That form line of 213313 tells its own story: she keeps turning up, keeps running her race and is holding her level well in this grade. A mark of 72 does not look beyond her at all, and her topspeed figure of 65 is one of the better numbers on offer here. Jardine’s mare has become a reliable sprint handicapper and, in a race full of inconsistent types, that counts for plenty. She is not thrown in, and 9/4 is no giveaway, but she sets the standard on current evidence and is hard to oppose. Bet type: WIN.
Bet: WIN
2. Sir Benedict – 5/1 with Paddy Power
Jockey: Billy Garritty | Trainer: Ben Haslam | Form: 486254 | Rating: 69 | Topspeed: 54
Sir Benedict is not getting any younger at eight, but he still knows how to be competitive in these low-grade dashes and his recent figures suggest another honest showing is on the cards. He has been knocking on the door without quite getting the job done, and the draw in stall 1 could be a help around Musselburgh over the minimum trip if he breaks on terms. He is not as flashy on the clock as a couple of these, but he is well treated enough off 69 and this looks the right sort of race for him to nick a place, with 5/1 offering fair each-way appeal in a nine-runner field. Bet type: EACH-WAY.
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here. Classy Clarets is the solid win play because she brings the strongest and most dependable recent form into a weak enough Class 6. For an each-way punt, Sir Benedict makes more appeal than some of the flimsier alternatives thanks to his draw and consistency. Canaria Queen looks the obvious danger if bouncing back quickly from her latest run.
Live Odds Comparison
| Horse | Bet365 | Betfair | Paddy Power | Sky Bet | William Hill | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invincible Crown | 8/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 7/1 | 15/2 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Ganesha | 9/2 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 6/1 | 9/2 | 6/1 (Betfair) |
| Wrestling Revenue | 12/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 (Bet365) |
| Canaria Queen | 11/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 11/2 (Bet365) |
| Royal Duke | 14/1 | 11/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 12/1 | 14/1 (Bet365) |
| Classy Clarets | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 | 9/4 (Bet365) |
| Fear And Fast | 8/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 13/2 | 7/1 | 8/1 (Bet365) |
| Sir Benedict | 9/2 | 9/2 | 5/1 | 5/1 | 9/2 | 5/1 (Paddy Power) |
| Soul Seeker | 22/1 | 20/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 | 22/1 (Bet365) |
Musselburgh Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarchi | 5 | 4 | 80% | 80% |
| Persuasion | 3 | 2 | 66.67% | 66.67% |
| Gweedore | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 82.35% |
| Cougar | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Falcon Nine | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Brodie Hampson | 7 | 2 | 28.57% | 42.86% |
| Mr Eireann Cagney | 8 | 2 | 25% | 50% |
| Alistair Rawlinson | 34 | 6 | 17.65% | 35.29% |
| Mohammed Tabti | 29 | 5 | 17.24% | 37.93% |
| Oisin Orr | 89 | 14 | 15.73% | 33.71% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Musselburgh:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archie Watson | 50 | 16 | 32% | 48% |
| Grant Tuer | 125 | 27 | 21.6% | 46.4% |
| Ben Haslam | 72 | 15 | 20.83% | 51.39% |
| Gemma Tutty | 15 | 3 | 20% | 46.67% |
| David & Nicola Barron | 89 | 16 | 17.98% | 33.71% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Musselburgh racing tips for Thursday 21st May 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 Thursday 21st May 2026 goes off at 14:20, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Musselburgh today?
The going at Musselburgh is reported as 8.4) (rail movements (Good (goingstick).
How many races are at Musselburgh today?
There are 7 races on the card at Musselburgh today, running from 14:20 through to 17:35.
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