CHRISTMAS jumpers were featured both on and off the track at Musselburgh Racecourse's latest meeting.

The Seven National Hunt races over jumps got racing fans in the festive spirit and trackside they were encouraged to wear festive jumpers to raise money for the Injured Jockeys Fund.

Racecourse staff played their part by sporting their own festive knitwear at the Scottish Racing Academy Christmas Jumper Race Day. 

SRA members took a collection for the Injured Jockeys Fund, founded in 1964 to support jockeys who are injured, unable to ride or in need of assistance.

The SRA’s equicizer – a racing simulator – was onsite and racegoers were able to test their potential to be a jockey, with scores kept throughout the day.

Aisling Johnston, Musselburgh Racecourse marketing manager, said: “Everyone loves to pull on a Christmas jumper and we were delighted that racegoers got right into the Christmas spirit and helped us raise funds for the very deserving Injured Jockey’s Fund.”

Hannah Farrell, of The Scottish Racing Academy, said: “We were very happy to support Musselburgh Racecourse’s Christmas Jumper festivities, and it was an added bonus that the Injured Jockey’s charity benefited from this generous initiative.”

Musselburgh Racecourse is back in action on December 20.

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk