HAMILTON RACECOURSE


Hamilton Park Racecourse is situated  ten miles south of Glasgow in Scotland. Horseracing first took place in Hamilton in 1782, however it wasn't until 1926 that the current site was first used. On 18th 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. Hamilton racecourse is sometimes called the Goodwood of the North as the two courses have a similar "buttonhook" layout with right-handed loop at the bottom and a stiff uphill straight.

hamilton park racecourse

Key Characteristics

Hamilton Park is a very undulating course and this seems to favour front runners, who have an excellent record at this course.

Course map


hamilton park racecourse map

Interesting Facts about Hamilton Park Racecourse

  • Racing in Hamilton can be traced back to the eighteenth century.
  • The present Hamilton Park Racecourse opened in 1926.
  • Hamilton stages Flat racing only.
  • The racecourse is located in South Lanarkshire, close to Glasgow.
  • Hamilton hosted Britain’s first evening race meeting in 1947.
  • The course is right-handed and notably undulating.
  • Its finishing straight rises towards the winning post.
  • The Lanark Silver Bell is one of the historic races associated with Hamilton.
  • The original Lanark Silver Bell trophy is regarded as one of the oldest sporting trophies in Britain.
  • Hamilton’s summer programme includes both afternoon and evening fixtures.
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