IT'LL be corgi galore at Musselburgh Racecourse next weekend when some special pups with royal connections go head to head in a doggy derby.
Musselburgh Racecourse is preparing for its Platinum Jubilee Weekend and will host a weekend of Scottish summer racing on June 4 and 5 that includes a jam-packed schedule of racing across both days and family fun and a street party on the Sunday.
A distant relative of one of Her Majesty The Queen’s own corgis, named Paddy from Port Seton, will take part in a special corgi race The Corgi Derby on the Sunday.
Louise Marshall, Scotland's national piper, will give an exclusive performance – she was the lone piper to Her Majesty The Queen at the naming ceremony of the Queen Elizabeth Ocean Liner in 2010.
The Queen's Stand at the racecourse was opened by Princess Anne and visited by Her Majesty The Queen in 2016.
Bill Farnsworth, general manager, is delighted to be able to honour the Monarch's 70-year reign across this special weekend.
He said: “The Platinum Jubilee Weekend will be a fabulous weekend of celebrations for everyone as well as thrilling racing, it’s going to be a fun social occasion, on the Sunday we have the Corgi Derby as well as live family entertainment.
"We are delighted to welcome racing enthusiasts, families, groups of friends to couples and anyone else looking for a fun weekend to celebrate this momentous occasion.”
The £50,000 Inch’s Cider Scottish Sprint Cup takes place next Saturday.
Inch’s Cider is a new product within the Musselburgh Racecourse portfolio and will be available to buy across the weekend as well as a selection of other local beers and ciders.
Spectators will also be able to indulge in street food and enjoy live music from The Funkwagen DJ.
The Skybet Sunday Series Raceday, featuring the Queen of Scots Fillies Stakes and the Jubilee Family Fair, follows on June 5.
As well as the Corgi Derby and performance from piper Louise Marshall, the event suited to all ages and visitors encourages attendees to bring along a picnic and join in the street-party extravaganza.
There will be Anna and Elsa from Disney’s Frozen, a best dressed prince and princess competition with some prizes up for grabs, as well as vintage fairground rides and face painting.
Bill added: “Saturday will see the return of The Scottish Sprint Cup, Scotland’s fastest race, and on Sunday we are thrilled to once again be part of the SkyBet Sunday Series, with a seven-race card, which will be one of our richest racedays, with price money of over £190,000.”
Visit https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/tickets/afternoon-meeting-04-06-2022 to book tickets.
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