Hamilton Park Racecourse
Situated close to the M74 near Glasgow, Hamilton Park is easy to get to by road, air and all forms of public transport. There are several good hotels in the area and we have recommended a number of nearby restaurants in the Tartan Turf Directory. There also details about local golf courses and other interesting places to visit.
Location:
Just ten miles south of Glasgow, Hamilton Park can be reached by taking the M74 for the centre of the city and coming off at junction 5. Alternatively, visitors coming from the Edinburgh direction, should take the M8 and the A723. The A74 and M74 are the most commonly used routes from the South.
Directions Using MultiMap
Brief History:
Racing is thought to have taken place in Hamilton as early as 1782, when horses competed in a series of four mile heats for a purse of 50 guineas (a guinea equates to £1.05). However, the action didn't move to its current site until 1926.
On 18 th July, 1947 Hamilton Park became the first racecourse in Britain to stage evening racing and the course is still known for the fabulous atmosphere at its summer evening fixtures. Particularly famous is the Saints & Sinners Charity racemeeting in mid June - an evening of horseracing and socialising in stylish surroundings. The Saints & Sinners Charity has been raising funds for many small Scottish and local causes for 40 years.
Known by some as the "Goodwood of the North" (others call Goodwood the "Hamilton of the South), the two courses have a similar "buttonhook" course with right-handed loop at the bottom and a stiff uphill straight.
Our Tip:
Book early for Saints and Sinners Charity Night as tickets are likely to sell out.
2008 Fixtures:
Sunday 4th May (Cancer research UK Family Raceday)
Friday (eve) 9th May
Friday (eve) 16th May (Braveheart Night)
Thursday 5th June
Wednesday (eve) 11th June (Cash for Kids Night)
Wednesday 18th June
Thursday (eve) 26th June
Tuesday 1st July
Saturday (eve) 12th July (Sunday Mail Family Night)
Thursday 17th July
Saturday (eve) 2nd August (Ladies Night)
Wednesday (eve) 13th August
Wednesday 20th August
Friday (eve) 22nd August
Friday 29th August
Monday 1st September
Sunday 21st September (Flower of Scotland Stakes)
Monday 22nd September (Totesport Final Fling)
Don't Miss:
Cash for Kids Night - Glasgow's big race-night for charity and everyone dresses for the occassion. It's great fun and wise to book a taxi for the home journey.
Admission Policy:
Prices for 2008 will be available soon. During 2007, prices for the Super Six and Autumn Finale days were £20 for the Club Enclosure and £13 for the Grandstand Enclosure (Cash for Kids £23 and £14). On each of the remaining days, the racecourse operated a Single Club Enclosure at the fantastic price of just £13.
Special 5 star packages are available, at a small additional cost, including a free racecard, betting voucher and glass of wine or beer. And discounts are available for booking in advance.
For full details of prices and details of how to save money by booking in advance, go to the Hamilton Park website by clicking on the link below.
Click here for Bookings
Contact:
Hamilton Park Racecourse
Bothwell Road
Hamilton, ML3 0DW
Tel. 01698 283806
e-mail - enquiries@hamilton-park.co.uk
Website - www.hamilton-park.co.uk
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