Musselburgh Racecourse kicks off a busy month of events tomorrow with The Thistle Timber Friday Night at the Races.
The race kicks off one of the busiest months of the year for the racecourse and promises to be a spectacular event.
The feature race in the six card meeting is the five furlong £20,000 Thistle TBS - Taylor Maxwell Timber Handicap, with five £7,000 races completing the £55,000 evening competition.
The after racing party follows the last race at 8.50pm and its summery Ibiza-style saxophone-led set and DJ will keep the club vibe going late into the night.
Friday Night at the Races sets the tone for Musselburgh’s premier event of the year next Friday (August 11), the Stobo Castle Ladies Day which is recognised as one of Scotland’s most glamorous summer events.
Five-star racing on the track is matched with five-star fashion and elegance trackside and the top prize for the day’s best racegoer is an invitation to visit The Pommery Champagne Vineyard and cellars in France, four-star hotel accommodation in the centre of Reims for two nights, £1,500 spending money and £250 worth of both Powder Design UK and River Island vouchers.
Celebrity DJ and JLS band member Marvin Humes will play a special set at the Stobo Castle Ladies Day after party.
Mr Humes said: “It's my mission to keep the energy high and the vibes infectious. I'll be playing a mix of chart-toppers, classics, and some surprises to keep the crowd entertained from start to finish."
Following Ladies Day, the racecourse finishes August on a high with back-to-back meetings on August 29 and 30.
Aisling Johnston, Musselburgh Racecourse commercial manager, said: “It’s an action packed August and we are looking forward to welcoming thousands of guests who can enjoy the fantastic Links surroundings and quality hospitality and food options which are on offer.
“This week’s Thistle Timber Friday Night at the Races sets the tone for one of our busiest months of the year and with Stobo Castle Ladies Day the undoubted highlight, our other three August meetings are also special and will appeal to our regular and casual racegoers alike.”
Gates open tomorrow at 4.30pm and the first race is off at 6.10pm. Racegoers who book before midnight tonight will receive a £2 discount on the race day £25 admission price.
For more information on all Musselburgh Racecourse meetings and to book tickets please visit www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk
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