Our Musselburgh racing tips cover all 7 races on the card today, Tuesday 21st July 2026. The action gets underway at 14:30 and runs through to 17:30, with going reported as ABANDONED.
A few names jump off the page from a course-form perspective. Woohoo boasts a 50% strike rate from 4 runs at the track, Paul Mulrennan has been in fine form here with 103 wins from 693 rides, Kevin Philippart De Foy’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 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Ross | Sporting Times | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 52.94% |
| Spotlight | Racing Post | 17 | 6 | 35.29% | 64.71% |
| Melissa Jones | D Express | 12 | 4 | 33.33% | 75% |
| RP Ratings | Racing Post | 20 | 6 | 30% | 75% |
| Ross Shepherd | Wrexham Leader | 26 | 7 | 26.92% | 50% |
14:30 – Ocean Scotland Outdoor Advertising Nursery Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 6 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep nursery by any stretch, but it is the sort of small-field sprint where a bit of experience and a workable mark can make all the difference. Lairy Mary brings the best piece of recent winning form and also tops the ratings on both official figures and Topspeed, which makes her the obvious one to beat despite a slightly underwhelming latest run. Enemy Action is less exposed and shaped with a bit more promise when third last time, so he could easily be the one to give the favourite most to think about. Claret And Blues is another with figures that give him a squeak, but he’s had a few chances now. Overall, this looks more about who can improve rather than a race packed with solid form.
Top Selections
1. Lairy Mary
Jockey: | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 036164 | Rating: 60 | Topspeed: 50
Lairy Mary sets the standard in a race that badly needs one. Her win two starts ago stands out in this company, and even though she couldn’t back it up when only fourth last time, this mark of 60 still looks fair enough in a weak Class 6 nursery. The Topspeed figure of 50 is comfortably the best on offer here, which matters plenty in a sharp 5f contest where proven pace usually counts for a lot. Tim Easterby’s youngster has already shown more than most of these and, in a race lacking depth, she looks the one they all have to beat. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Enemy Action
Jockey: Harry Russell | Trainer: Ollie Pears | Form: 603 | Rating: 54 | Topspeed: 44
Enemy Action makes some each-way appeal because he still has the look of a horse learning on the job. That latest third was a step in the right direction after two lesser efforts, and for all he hasn’t achieved as much as Lairy Mary yet, he’s less exposed than several of these and could easily have another chunk of progress in him. A mark of 54 doesn’t look harsh, and Harry Russell knows how to get one rolling in these northern sprint handicaps. In a six-runner race you don’t get much room for error, but he looks the likeliest one to chase the selection home if building on that last run. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Lairy Mary is the solid play on what she has already achieved and sets a clear enough standard for a win bet. Enemy Action is the each-way alternative because he arrives with a little more upside than most of the opposition. Claret And Blues is the obvious danger if bouncing back, but he’s been expensive to follow and is harder to warm to.
15:00 – Mr & Mrs Mckinlay Wedding Anniversary Handicap
Race Details: 1m 7f | Class 5 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This doesn’t look a deep staying handicap, but it is the sort of race where recent match fitness and proven stamina count for plenty. Max Of Stars arrives off a solid second and looks one of the more obvious players if building on that return, while Lagoon Nebula also comes here on the back of an encouraging runner-up effort and has fewer miles on the clock than some of these exposed rivals. Arrange is thoroughly reliable at this level without being bombproof, and Cascade Hall has been running consistently enough to get involved again. By contrast, Newport has it to prove after a light campaign, while Speechman and Mr Withington need to show they can back up recent efforts. Tricky enough, but not impossible to narrow down.
Top Selections
1. Max Of Stars
Jockey: | Trainer: Ollie Pears | Form: 9613-2 | Rating: 66 | Topspeed: 59
Max Of Stars makes most appeal. That profile suggests a horse who found his feet over staying trips before a break and came back with a very fair second, which reads well in a race lacking depth. He is only rated 66, but that is workable in this company and there’s a fair chance he can step forward again for that latest outing. Ollie Pears doesn’t need to improve him much to win a race of this nature, and several of these have had enough chances. If he settles and sees out the trip as expected, he holds strong claims of going one better. Bet type: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Lagoon Nebula
Jockey: | Trainer: Andrew Kinirons | Form: 50-542 | Rating: 67 | Topspeed: 65
Lagoon Nebula looks the sensible each-way angle in a seven-runner field. The recent form figures show a horse coming to the boil, and that latest second was a definite step in the right direction. A mark of 67 leaves little room for excuses, but the Topspeed figure of 65 is one of the better numbers on offer here and hints that he has the raw ability to be competitive if seeing out this longer trip thoroughly. Andrew Kinirons’ runner is less exposed than a few of these older stayers and may still have a bit more to offer under the right ride. Solid rather than flashy, but an each-way punt makes obvious appeal. Bet type: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple here: Max Of Stars is the win play after that promising return, and he looks the one most likely to improve past these exposed rivals. Lagoon Nebula is the each-way option for those wanting a bit of insurance, with his recent second and decent speed figure making him reliable enough. Arrange and Cascade Hall are the obvious dangers if the principals underperform.
15:30 – EBF Maiden Stakes (GBB/IRE Incentive Race)
Race Details: 7f | Class 3 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This is only a five-runner maiden, but it doesn’t look a weak one on paper. Romanza brings the standout figure with a rating of 98 and has already shown useful form in three starts, while Ten Clarets also arrives with solid placed efforts and looks the obvious danger. Iris Olivia receives 5lb from the colts and wasn’t disgraced when runner-up last time, so she’s not without interest either. Sea Idol has shown promise in two runs for Sir Mark Prescott, and Skylar is the unknown quantity on debut from a yard well capable of readying one. Even so, this feels less like a puzzle than a case of whether the established standard can be upheld over this 7f.
Top Selections
1. Romanza
Jockey: Paddy Bradley | Trainer: Charlie Fellowes | Form: 472 | Rating: 98 | Topspeed: 88
Romanza sets the bar here and, in a race lacking depth, he looks hard to oppose. His 472 form reads well enough for a maiden of this type, and that 98 rating is comfortably the best on offer in this line-up. The Topspeed mark of 88 also suggests he has already run to a level the others may struggle to reach. Charlie Fellowes’ colt has experience on his side, which matters in these small tactical fields, and Paddy Bradley is at least a confirmed booking on a horse who has been knocking on the door. If he sees out the 7f strongly, this looks his race to lose. Bet: WIN
Betting Strategy
Keep it simple in a five-runner race: Romanza is the win bet and the only play. Each-way angles make little appeal in a field this small. Ten Clarets is the obvious threat on his runner-up effort and Iris Olivia has place form of her own, but both still need to find something to lower the colours of the one with the best established standard.
16:00 – Celebrating The Musselburgh Festival 2026 Handicap
Race Details: 7f | Class 5 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This looks a pretty typical Musselburgh 7f handicap: tight enough in the weights, a blend of exposed older handicappers and a handful of 3yos who may still have a bit more to offer. Black Storm has been knocking on the door in similar company, while Lady Gormire and Masaban arrive with the sort of recent placed form that makes them obvious players. Supreme Clarets is another 3yo who has been threatening to get his head in front, whereas Carolus Magnus comes here on the back of a win but is hardly straightforward at this stage of his career. The Gay Blade has the top rating but blew out last time, and that leaves this as more of a tricky puzzle than a strong race. In a field of 11, siding with solid current form and a touch of upside makes most appeal.
Top Selections
1. Black Storm
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: Katie Scott | Form: -44253 | Rating: 75 | Topspeed: 70
Black Storm is the one I want on side because he has been running well often enough without getting harshly treated by the assessor. That sequence of figures tells its own story: he keeps putting himself in the argument, and a mark of 75 still looks workable in a race of this depth. His topspeed figure of 70 is a healthy one for a Class 5 like this, and Jason Hart is the sort you want around here on a horse who should be ridden positively. He is not bombproof, but he has fewer questions to answer than most and holds strong claims if reproducing his recent level. Bet: WIN
2. Supreme Clarets
Jockey: | Trainer: Richard & Peter Fahey | Form: -74922 | Rating: 70 | Topspeed: 64
For an each-way angle, Supreme Clarets makes plenty of sense. He has shaped like a winner waiting to happen on his last two starts, finishing runner-up twice, and there is enough consistency in that profile to think he will give you a run for your money again. Off 70, he does not look badly in at all, especially as a 3yo taking on older rivals in a modest enough handicap. The Fahey yard knows what is required in these northern races, and this one has the look of a horse who is learning his trade rather than standing still. If he gets a clean passage, he looks the value each-way punt in the line-up. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Black Storm is the main play here, with his solid recent profile and strong enough speed figure making him the safest win proposition in a race full of ifs and buts. Supreme Clarets is the each-way alternative, arriving in better heart than most and still open to a bit of improvement. Lady Gormire and Masaban are the obvious dangers among the 3yos.
16:30 – Hays Travel Holiday Outside The Box Handicap
Race Details: 1m 4f | Class 6 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This is a low-grade staying handicap, but it’s not devoid of interest. A few arrive in decent nick, notably the consistent pair Forever Perfect and Falaise Blanc, while Max Of Stars also has a recent second to recommend him after a break. The three-year-olds could easily have the final say here, with Hansteen particularly interesting after taking a marked step forward on his second start for the Quinn yard. Penelope’s Sister has the best Topspeed figure in the field and could get involved if building on her latest run, but she’s not one you’d trust blindly. It looks the sort of race where current momentum and a bit of progress matter more than raw class, so I’d rather side with the less exposed types than the older, more exposed handicappers.
Top Selections
1. Hansteen
Jockey: Jason Hart | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 68-02 | Rating: 56 | Topspeed: 35
Hansteen makes plenty of appeal on the back of that runner-up effort, which was comfortably his best piece of form to date and hinted that this sort of trip could bring out more again. He’s still lightly raced compared to most of these and, in a Class 6 like this, that matters. The Quinn team know how to place one and Jason Hart is a notable booking in this company. Off 56, he doesn’t need to improve dramatically to win, merely build on that latest effort. In a race full of exposed stayers and unreliable sorts, he looks the one with the most obvious upside. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Forever Perfect
Jockey: | Trainer: Rebecca Menzies | Form: 631223 | Rating: 63 | Topspeed: 31
Forever Perfect has been admirably consistent and, while she may not be thrown in off 63, she’s running to a solid level time and again. The recent sequence of 1-2-2-3 tells its own story: she’s holding form, she stays, and she keeps putting herself in the race. That reliability is worth plenty in a contest where several of these need forgiving. She’s not the sexy pick and there may be one or two with a shade more scope, but as an each-way play she makes lots of sense. If the race turns into a test of resolution rather than speed, she should be thereabouts again. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Hansteen is the win play, based on his clear promise last time and the likelihood there’s more to come over this trip. Forever Perfect is the sensible each-way punt given how dependable her recent profile is. The obvious danger is Max Of Stars, who returned with a solid second, while Falaise Blanc is another who wouldn’t be a surprise if hitting the frame again.
17:00 – Edinburgh Childrens Hospital Charity Handicap
Race Details: 5f | Class 5 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This looks a proper low-grade Musselburgh sprint in which plenty arrive with bits and pieces of recent form, but very few are bombproof. Keldeo and Woohoo set a fair standard on consistency after a string of solid efforts, while Peregrine Falcon is interesting off a light weight despite top billing on ratings. Albegone is the old sprinter in the line-up with the best Topspeed figure in the field, and that gives him obvious each-way appeal if the race is run to suit. Jm Jhingree and Hi Lord have both shown they can get involved at this level, but neither is especially straightforward. All told, it is competitive rather than classy, and tactical speed over this sharp 5f is likely to matter just as much as outright ability.
Top Selections
1. Keldeo
Jockey: Harry Russell | Trainer: Ollie Pears | Form: 514442 | Rating: 77 | Topspeed: 63
Keldeo makes most appeal in a race where reliability counts for plenty. That recent form line of 514442 tells its own story: he has been knocking on the door repeatedly and is running to a level that should put him right in the mix again. Ollie Pears knows how to place these speedy types, and Harry Russell is a solid booking for a sharp track where getting organised early matters. He is not obviously thrown in off 77, but he is one of the few who keeps turning up and running his race. In a contest full of quirks and old sprinters, that makes him the percentage call. Bet: WIN
2. Albegone
Jockey: | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 523726 | Rating: 76 | Topspeed: 79
Albegone is the each-way angle because, for all he is now an eight-year-old, he still retains enough dash to make his presence felt in this grade. His recent figures are a bit mixed, but they are not miles away from what is needed here, and that standout Topspeed mark of 79 is the best in the field by some margin. He also gets in off a handy racing weight relative to several of his main rivals, and Tim Easterby’s sprinters are always worth respecting around northern tracks. He is not one for blind faith, but in a race this trappy he looks the value option to hit the frame and possibly better if things drop right. Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Keldeo is the solid win play because he brings the steadiest recent profile and should give you a run for your money. Albegone is the each-way punt on the strength of his weight and his clear edge on Topspeed. The obvious dangers are Woohoo, who has been knocking on the door, and Peregrine Falcon, who is well treated on the figures if able to exploit his low weight.
17:30 – Lucas Ice Cream Apprentice Handicap
Race Details: 1m | Class 6 | Going: ABANDONED | | flat
This is not a deep Class 6 by any means, but it does look competitive enough for the grade and there are a few with recent form that gives them a proper chance. Perfidia arrives on the back of a win and a second, which is solid placed form in this company, while Bajan Bandit and Book Of Life have both been knocking on the door without quite getting their heads in front. Positive Thoughts is the unexposed one as the only 3yo in the field and could easily have more to offer than these exposed older handicappers. Approaching Dawn comes here after scoring last time, but this is the sort of race where backing up that effort is never guaranteed. Tricky rather than strong, and recent consistency may count for plenty.
Top Selections
1. Perfidia
Jockey: | Trainer: Tim Easterby | Form: 135912 | Rating: 65 | Topspeed: 55
Perfidia makes the most appeal in a race where plenty have had their chance. That recent sequence of 1-2 says she is in the groove, and her latest second confirmed the previous win was no fluke. An official mark of 65 leaves her right in the mix, and while she is hardly miles ahead of these on figures, she looks one of the few coming here with momentum rather than hope. Tim Easterby’s runner is effective at this sort of level and, in a race full of inconsistent types, she stands out as the percentage call. She holds strong claims if running to the same level again. Bet: WIN
Bet: WIN
2. Positive Thoughts
Jockey: | Trainer: John & Sean Quinn | Form: 4-6953 | Rating: 68 | Topspeed: 41
Positive Thoughts is the interesting each-way angle because he is the one runner in here who could still be ahead of his mark. The form figures are not flashy, but that latest third was a step back in the right direction and this 3yo gets in against older, fully exposed rivals off 68. That asks a question, but youth can count for plenty in a race like this if he is beginning to learn his job. The Quinn team know how to place one in these northern handicaps, and there is enough in his profile to think he can be more competitive than the bare numbers suggest. He looks the value each-way punt. Bet: EACH-WAY
Bet: EACH-WAY
Betting Strategy
Perfidia is the straightforward win play on current form and looks the safest option in a modest finale. For an each-way alternative, Positive Thoughts appeals as the less exposed runner who could still have a bit in hand of his mark. Bajan Bandit and Book Of Life are the obvious dangers if reproducing their recent placed efforts, but both have become expensive to follow.
Musselburgh Course Specialists
Horses To Note
The top course performers among today’s runners:
| Horse | Runs | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woohoo | 4 | 2 | 50% | 75% |
| Carolus Magnus | 5 | 2 | 40% | 80% |
| Sophiesticate | 5 | 2 | 40% | 40% |
| War Memorial | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 100% |
| Yaaser | 12 | 3 | 25% | 41.67% |
Jockeys To Note
The pilots with the strongest records at the course:
| Jockey | Rides | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Mulrennan | 693 | 103 | 14.86% | 39.68% |
| Jason Hart | 405 | 55 | 13.58% | 34.81% |
| Cian Horgan | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| David Nolan | 220 | 25 | 11.36% | 32.73% |
| Barry McHugh | 176 | 20 | 11.36% | 28.41% |
Trainers To Note
Yards that have done well at Musselburgh:
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win % | Place % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Philippart De Foy | 6 | 2 | 33.33% | 33.33% |
| Lawrence Mullaney | 3 | 1 | 33.33% | 66.67% |
| K R Burke | 191 | 40 | 20.94% | 35.08% |
| Edward Bethell | 39 | 7 | 17.95% | 41.03% |
| Tracy Waggott | 54 | 9 | 16.67% | 33.33% |
Summary & Best Bets
That wraps up our Musselburgh racing tips for Tuesday 21st 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 Tuesday 21st July 2026 goes off at 14:30, with 7 races scheduled in total.
What is the going at Musselburgh today?
The going at Musselburgh is reported as ABANDONED.
How many races are at Musselburgh today?
There are 7 races on the card at Musselburgh today, running from 14:30 through to 17:30.
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