Racecourse proclaims trend competitors for canine on New Yr’s Day meet
ONE OF Scotland’s most trendy racecourses is inviting four-legged associates to strut their stuff in its first ever “finest dressed canine” contest.
Racegoers at Musselburgh Racecourses New Yr’s Day Race assembly are being inspired to convey their valuable pooches for likelihood to win some huge prizes.
The highest hound will take dwelling a branded Musselburgh Racecourse canine jacket, in addition to canine toys, treats, and grooming equipment.
The canine catwalk will happen after gates open at 10:30am. Particulars of easy methods to enter could be discovered on Musselburgh Racecourse’s social media.
Profitable entrants will parade their canine earlier than the judges, who will crown essentially the most modern fur child. The winner will likely be introduced proudly earlier than the primary race, and the winners will likely be invited to decide on the Greatest Turned Out Horse of the function Hair of the Canine Handicap Hurdle.
The fashionable winner will likely be chosen by the homeowners of Rodney, the reigning champion of Musselburgh’s world-famous Corgi Derby held on the annual Easter Saturday Race Day.
Aisling Johnston, Advertising Supervisor at Musselburgh Racecourse, stated: “Our New Yr’s Day celebrations are good for all of the family- together with your furry buddy.
“We’re thrilled to launch our first finest dressed canine competitors which guarantees a number of tail-wagging enjoyable for racegoers and their four-legged companions.
“As at all times, our New Yr’s Day race assembly gives top of the range racing and leisure for all, and we look ahead to seeing some trendy doggy outfits to assist welcome 2024 in type.”
The ever-popular New Yr’s Day occasion will host thrilling horse races with greater than £100,000 in prize cash up for grabs. The leisure continues off the observe too within the Highland Fling Marquee with reside music and ceilidh dancing in between races from Kilter Ceilidh Band.
The marquees may have TV screens displaying all of the racing motion, so homeowners can maintain one eye on their pooches and one other on the horses. A wide range of food and drinks will likely be on supply to maintain tails wagging all day lengthy.
First Footer shuttle buses will transport racegoers to and from the racecourse from pick-up factors in Edinburgh, Penicuik, Galashiels, Gorebridge, Dalkeith, Dunbar and Haddington. Return bus tickets ought to be booked upfront resulting from excessive demand.
Aisling added: “We’ve pulled out all of the stops to present racegoers a New Yr’s Day to recollect. Good instances, nice racing and our thrilling new canine pleasant dress-up competitors will get 2024 off to a flying – and trendy – begin!”
Early chicken grownup tickets for the New Years Day Assembly price £35 when bought earlier than twenty seventh November, saving £10, whereas concession and pupil tickets can be found for £30. Kids 17 years and underneath go free.
Gates open at 10:30am, with the primary race at 12:25pm and the final race at 15:20pm. Occasions are provisional and could be discovered right here: https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/fixtures
Musselburgh Racecourse gives year-round racing motion, together with 25 fixtures throughout the flat and soar seasons with weekend, night and household enjoyable days. The racecourse gives a singular backdrop for an excellent day trip in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
For additional info on New Yr’s Day and to e-book tickets now, go to: https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/view-fixture/new-years-day-1-1-24#tickets-header