RACE CONDITIONS

First Race 2.30 - THE SUPPORT MUSSELBURGH ATHLETIC FC CLASSIFIED STAKES (CLASS 6) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for four yrs old and upwards, Rated 0-50. Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £32 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Weights: 9st 2lb each Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb NOTE: For horses reassessed since the publication of the qualifying rating list for entry, the excess in any rating above the rating band shall be added to the weights stated above Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race ELIMINATION: Protection from elimination will operate in the following order Horses which, in the opinion of the Handicapper, have the highest Handicap Rating based on races run up to and including the Saturday prior to closing, except that horses which have run fewer than seven times in a Flat race will be given priority. Random balloting will apply where horses have identical Handicap Ratings (In the case of horses which have raced fewer than 7 times, no preference will be given to those with the least number of runs Those with the highest handicap rating will be given preference). 16 entries at £32. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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Second Race 3.05 - THE BRITISH STALLION STUDS EBF RESTRICTED MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4) (for horses in Bands B, C and D) (GBB RACE) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4320 to the winning horse The second to receive £2028, the third £1014 and the fourth £507. for maiden three, four and five yrs old, which are E.B.F eligible, which are in Bands B, C and D. Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Weights: 3-y-o colts and geldings 9st 7lb; fillies 9st 2lb 4-y-o and 5-y-o colts and geldings 10st; fillies 9st 9lb Allowances: Band C from Band B 2lb Band D from Band C 2lb (Allowances are cumulative). EBF have kindly sponsored this race A prize will be presented to the winning Owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race THE TRUSTEES OF THE E.B.F have kindly contributed £1000 towards the prize money for this race 7 entries at £40. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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Third Race 3.40 - THE MUSSELBURGH WINDSOR FC CELEBRATING 70 YEARS HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 11lb; 3-y-o 8st 4lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st 2lb; 3-y-o 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race 10 entries at £50. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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Fourth Race 4.15 - THE CELEBRATING MUSSELBURGH FESTIVAL 2023 NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £4187 to the winning horse The second to receive £1964, the third £981, the fourth £491 and the fifth £244. for two yrs old only, Rated 0-70 (also open to such horses rated 71 and 72 - see Standard Conditions). Enter by noon, July 19th and pay £40 stake, Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 2lb; Highest weight not less than 9st 9lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race 15 entries at £40. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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Fifth Race 4.50 - THE EAST COAST HARBOUR HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £5234 to the winning horse The second to receive £2456, the third £1227, the fourth £614 and the fifth £306. for three yrs old and upwards, Rated 56-75 (also open to such horses rated 76 and 77; such horses rated 55 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £50 stake if the horse is rated 56 or higher, or £10 stake if the horse is rated 55 or lower with £40 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight: 4-y-o and up 8st 9lb; 3-y-o 8st 5lb Highest weight: 4-y-o and up 10st; 3-y-o 9st 10lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 3yo 6lb; 4yo to 6yo 5lb; 7yo and up 4lb Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race 17 entries at £50. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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Sixth Race 5.20 - THE EAST LOTHIAN FOODBANK END HUNGER NOW ‘HAND AND HEELS’ APPRENTICE HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) (Part of the Racing Excellence Series) Distributed in accordance with the Stakes and Prize Money Code £3663 to the winning horse The second to receive £1719, the third £858, the fourth £429 and the fifth £214. for three yrs old only, Rated 46-60 (also open to such horses rated 61 and 62; such horses rated 45 and below are also eligible - see Standard Conditions). £32 stake if the horse is rated 46 or higher, or £6 stake if the horse is rated 45 or lower with £26 extra if the horse is declared to run Declare by 10.00 a.m. July 23rd. Lowest weight 8st 12lb; Highest weight 9st 12lb Penalties, after July 15th, 2023, for each race won 6lb To be ridden by Apprentice Jockeys or Overseas Jockeys eligible under Rule (B)42 who, prior to May 16th, 2023, have not ridden more than 10 winners under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority Allowances: Jockeys who, prior to July 22nd, 2023, have not ridden more than 5 winners in races under the Rules of Racing or the Rules of a recognised Racing Authority 3lb Jockeys who have not ridden more than 3 such winners 5lb Jockeys who have not ridden any such winner 7lb (Only one of these allowances may be claimed). Musselburgh Racecourse will present a memento to the winning owner and trainer A prize will also be awarded to the best turned out horse in this race SPECIAL CONDITIONS APPLY TO THIS RACE. DETAILS WERE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED IN THE RACING CALENDAR, UNDER THE HEADING ‘RACING EXCELLENCE HANDS AND HEELS APPRENTICE SERIES’ AND ON THE BHA’s RACING ADMINISTRATION INTERNET SITE, www2.racingadmin.co.uk. All Riders are required to attend a mandatory course walk with the Jockey Coach and/or a Senior Jockey 90 minutes prior to the race, or as otherwise permitted under the terms of the Special Conditions 11 entries at £32. - Closed July 19th, 2023.

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