GRAND National-winning Derek Fox jockey is leading the way in a special fund-raising event linking Musselburgh and Kelso racecourses next month.

The "course to course for causes" sponsored walk will take place over four days starting from the East Lothian track on September and ending up at Kelso.

Participants will raise money for the MS Society Borders branch, the Injured Jockeys’ Fund (Jack Berry House), and Riding for the Disabled.

Twenty four year old Fox rode the Lucinda Russell-trained One for Arthur to a momentous 14-1 victory in the 2017 Aintree marathon for Borders owners Belinda McClung and Deborah Thomson.

He will represent the Injured Jockeys’ Fund charity when he joins walkers and riders on the opening day.

The event – the brainchild of Jedburgh-based MS sufferer Rhona Elliot MBE, a successful trainer and point-to-point jockey prior to her diagnosis – has already attracted generous support. Those taking part can do as many days as they wish, or complete the full 34.5 miles.

Wheelchair and buggy users plan to join walkers at the Musselburgh racecourse start, on Caledonian race day, with the first-day route covering five miles to Ormiston via Crossgates and Pencaitland Railway Walk.

The minimum £25 sponsorship included entry to the races, a tour of the course, and a finger buffet.

Day two offers the option of seven or 13 miles over the Lammermuirs, beginning at The Hopes (EH41 4PL) via Carfraemill, to Thirlestane Castle, and is open to both walkers and riders. It begins with a 10am registration at The Hopes and will be followed by a barbeque at Tollishill. Day three, on September 18, is for walkers only, covering nine miles from Thirlestane Castle to Mellerstain House. Walkers (10.30am) will be joined by riders (11.30am) for the finale on day four as they leave Mellerstain House and complete seven-and-a-half miles to Kelso racecourse.

Entrants must commit to raise a minimum of £25 per day for the designated charities, and must register beforehand.

The event is sponsored by Scottish Racing.