Musselburgh Racecourse’s final hurrah of the summer is set for an invasion of superheroes with next month’s Musselburgh Gold Cup Family Raceday.

The whole family is invited to embrace Superheroes Day with entertainment celebrating some of Marvel and DC’s most daring characters – from Batman and Spiderman to Captain America and Bumblebee.

Taking place on Sunday, September 11 and marking the last of The Sensational 7 Series of the year, the event invites youngsters to dress up as their favourite superhero or character in costume for a day at the races filled with family fun.

Children 17 years and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult, and can enjoy the Clip Clop kids zone with children’s rides and superhero shows, prizes for youngsters in the best dressed superhero or character costume, chill out tepee, bubbles and the ever-popular face-painting – all included in the ticket price. There is also a "kids' disco."

Alongside all the family fun, the East Lothian track is hosting an afternoon of racing and the raceday packages including picnic table reservations, dining at the Harris Tweed Bistro plus fish & chips and gourmet hot dog options.

The Musselburgh Gold Cup over two miles is one of the three feature races carrying £25,000 in prize money. Last year it was won by Haizoom, trained at Carluke by Keith Dalgleish, and four out of the last five favourites have been successful. Dumfriesshire-based Iain Jardine is another trainer from Scotland that has won this staying event which has also gone to horses from Newmarket and Yorkshire in the past.

Aisling Johnston, commercial manager at Musselburgh Racecourse, said: "We’ve had a fantastic summer season and we want to go out on a high with an event that brings together the whole family for a spectacular finale. We can’t wait. Bring on the invasion of the superheroes, we’re ready for them!"

Tickets for The Musselburgh Gold Cup Family Raceday are now on sale. Concession tickets are available at the gate on the day for £15 per person. For a full range of ticket information visit https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk/tickets/afternoon-meeting-11-09-22

Tickets for the Summer Finale Raceday on Saturday, September 10, are also available for purchase. To find out more information about this day and the additional 28 fixtures throughout the year visit https://www.musselburgh-racecourse.co.uk