Owners & Trainers Brochure 2024 by hamilton-park.co.uk

2024

Our Commitment to Owners & Trainers

£1.58M

Total Prize Money

35% Total Prize Money above BHA minimum value

£225k Sky Bet Sunday Series

£2k+ all races over BHA minimum value

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With the new season getting underway at Hamilton Park on Sunday 5 May, we are pleased to be able to share our plans for prize money and our commitment to Owners, Trainers and racing staff for the 2024 season.

Despite the challenges presented by reduced industry funding to support the Premierisation trial, we are striving to maintain the quality of the race programme on offer here at Hamilton Park with total prize money set to reach £1.58M. This year’s programme continues to see investment in prize money at all levels, with every fixture due to be run for at least 25% above BHA minimum values, rising to 81% for our opening fixture.

We will once again break new ground with our richest raceday ever, with the return of the Sky Bet Sunday Series fixture which this year moves to Sunday 2 June. This fixture is part of the industry Premierisation trial and will feature total prize money of £225,000 including a new Class 2 handicap worth £75,000, making it our second richest race ever behind the historic Lanark Silver Bell Heritage Handicap.

We are delighted to team up with Darley, EBF and the BHA for the renewal of two high-value Class 2 development races this summer, each worth £40,000, whilst all races will continue to be run for at least £2,000 above the new minimum values* set by the BHA, with no race to be run for less than £7,000. As you may be aware, Hamilton Park is operated by a Trust and as such all profits are reinvested back into the business for the good of racing and to ensure racing continues at Hamilton Park into the future. We do not distribute profits to shareholders, instead we invest in prize money and facilities to make Hamilton Park a place worth visiting, which was demonstrated when we were named RCA/ROA Owners Racecourse of the Year for 2023, an accolade that myself, Fiona and the team are incredibly proud to receive.

It was also wonderful to gain such positive feedback during 2023 on the improvements that we made to our Owners and Trainers facilities along with the new dining offer which was so well received. For 2024 we will be implementing further improvements to our facilities as well as enhancing the recognition for our champion Owner, Trainer and Jockey and those Owners who place a significant number of runners across the season.

The whole team are fully committed to delivering the very best experience possible for all of our visiting Owners and Trainers and we look forward to welcoming you and your runners to Hamilton Park this summer.

Please note these values may change subject to funding. *Excluding Heritage Handicaps and Industry Premier Fixtures

ASHLEY MOON Racecourse Managing Director FIONA MURDOCH Group Finance Director Hotel Managing Director

RACE BHA HAMILTON PARK % RANGE ABOVE CLASS MINIMUM VALUE RACE VALUES MINIMUM VALUES LISTED £37,000 £50,000 35% HERITAGE £100,000 £100,000CLASS 2 £18,000 to £45,000 £20,000 to £75,000 11% - 111% CLASS 3 £15,000 £17,000 to £30,000 13% - 100% CLASS 4 £6,900 to £8,100 £8,900 to £23,000 25% - 93% CLASS 5 £5,300 to £5,350 £7,500 to £20,000 40% - 42% CLASS 6 £4,300 to £4,350 £7,000 61%

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Sky Bet Sunday Series to become Hamilton Park’s richest ever fixture worth £225k.

With a £225,000 prize fund, our Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday returns on Sunday 2 June and will become the richest fixture ever staged at Hamilton Park. This is an Industry Premier Fixture and will be broadcast live on STV and ITV Racing, featuring a card full of high-value races that are sure to attract strong, competitive fields.

Every raceday will be run for at least 25% above BHA minimum values, rising to 81%!

Hamilton Park are committed to continued investment into prize money and as such we continually strive to exceed minimum values set by the BHA. The 2024 race programme will be run in excess of 36% above the required minimum values, with individual fixtures being run for at least 25% above those levels. This rises to 81% for our opening fixture on Sunday 5 May, while some Class 2 races in the programme are being run at more than 100% above the required prize money level.

Class 2 programme expanded with £75k Sky Bet Handicap plus Darley/EBF development races.

Our Class 2 races are the highlights of our race programme with the new Class 2 Sky Bet Handicap on Sunday 2 June set to become our second richest race ever, worth £75,000. We are delighted to once again partner with Darley, EBF and the BHA for the renewal of two, high-value Class 2 development races worth £40,000, both of which produced close finishes last year.

Enhanced recognition for Owners with multiple runners and seasonal Champions.

The race to become Champion Owner at Hamilton Park is hotly contested each year, with Jimmy Long retaining his title for 2023. To recognise this achievement, Jimmy’s colours will be flown above the grandstand for the coming season and, along with our Champion Trainer Jim Goldie and Champion Jockey Andrew Mullen, he will also enjoy a designated parking space for each fixture.

New for 2024, Owners who average a runner or more at each fixture across the season will receive a complimentary membership to Hamilton Park for the following season, in recognition of their support. This exclusive annual badge will give access for two to any Hamilton Park fixture, regardless of whether they have a runner that day.

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Hamilton Park’s Commitment to Owners:

As the venue staging a race for your racehorse, we at Hamilton Park understand both the significant investment made and the anticipation you will be feeling prior to each occasion your horse is declared to run. The team at Hamilton Park is committed to ensuring that your visit exceeds expectations regardless of how your horse performs (we can’t control that bit!).

We pledge the following to all Owners:

• Hamilton Park re-invests all profits back into the company, ensuring maximum investment in prize money, turf management and facilities.

• ROA Gold Standard Course since 2008.

• Widely-accessible Going Reports accurately reflecting current track conditions.

• A consistent racing surface with no discernible draw bias.

• Preferential Owners hotel rate to stay at our on-site Hampton by Hilton Hotel.

• Dedicated Owners Parking adjacent to the Owners’ and Trainers’ entrance.

• Exclusive and spacious Owners & Trainers Bar overlooking the Parade Ring with access to lawn seating area and complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.

• Exclusive Owners & Trainer desk where Director Fiona Murdoch and her team will be on hand to answer any queries.

• Exclusive use of our private Owners & Trainers Restaurant overlooking the Winners’ Enclosure.

• Up to four complimentary meals with arrival drink per raceday for each registered Owner with a declared runner or runners. A further two meals may be provided from our casual dining restaurant if required.

• Up to two complimentary meals with arrival drink per raceday for each registered Trainer with a declared runner or runners.

• Single Owner – entitled to 6 Owner & Trainer admission badges.

• Syndicates/Partnerships – entitled to 6 Owner & Trainer admission badges including meals, with option to receive 12 admission badges with no meals provided.

• Two general admission badges for ROA/TBA Members without a runner at ALL fixtures.

• Extra admission badges available at 50% discount.

Should your horse win then our team will be on hand to help you celebrate with a trophy presentation before toasting your winning horse with a Champagne reception and a re-run of the race victory. Winning Connections will be given a copy of the victory race on a USB flash drive, along with a framed photograph as a lasting memory, as well as Winners Memento.

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We are delighted to provide the following for visiting racing staff:

• Complimentary overnight accommodation in our on site Hampton by Hilton Hotel.

• Single occupancy rooms with private ensuite bathroom.

• Complimentary evening meal and breakfast when staying overnight.

• Complimentary meal on racedays.

• Free Wifi access across the racecourse.

• Free tea and coffee throughout racedays.

• Access to our newly refurbished canteen.

• Access to private day rest rooms and shower facilities.

• Best Turned Out award of at least £50 cash per race.

• Memento for race winners.

• Box of Tunnocks Teacakes for winning yards.

Hamilton Park’s Commitment to the horse:

The health and wellbeing of your horse is a top priority at Hamilton Park;

• Well-appointed Stable yard with 101 stables, offering a choice of Bedmax dust-free shavings as well as high quality recycled newspaper bedding.

• High quality equine facilities and care within stable yard, saddling boxes and wash-down areas. New trot-up area installed for 2024.

• Veterinary services provided by leading vets from Weipers Centre Equine Hospital (University of Glasgow), The Dick Vet Equine Hospital (University of Edinburgh) and Avondale Veterinary Group.

• Endoscopy service available on site by arrangement with the Racecourse Vet. Please note priority will be given to horses requiring emergency assistance.

• If required, referral and transfer services are available directly to the industry-leading Weipers Centre Equine Hospital, only 18 miles away.

Bookings for overnight accommodation and stable requirements can be arranged by emailing stables@hamilton-park.co.uk or by contacting the Clerk of the Course.

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We’re closer than you think!

As the second-most northernly flat racecourse in the UK, it can perhaps feel like a visit to Hamilton Park requires more than a day trip. However, with an accessible location just off the M74 (adjoins the M6) and under an hour to either Glasgow or Edinburgh airport, Hamilton Park is closer than you might think.

Distance, suggested route and journey times are estimates and are for information purposes only. SCOTLAND ENGLAND IRELAND WALES 2 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 NORTHERN IRELAND No. Location Distance/Est Journey Time Suggested Route from Location 1 Glasgow Airport 19 miles/30mins M8/M74 2 Edinburgh Airport 34 miles/45mins M8 3 Hawick 90 miles/120 mins A7/M74 4 Gretna Green 75 miles/75 mins M74 5 Middleham 170 miles/180mins A66/M6/M74 6 Malton 211 miles/220mins A168/A1M/A66/M6/M74 7 Newmarket 355 miles/350mins A14/A1M/A66/M6/M74 8 Lambourn 365 miles/360mins A417/M5/M6/M74 9 Larne (Ireland) 126 Miles/240mins Ferry to Cairnryan/A77/A726/A725 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 6 27/03/2024 10:11

programme and values may be subject to change. RACE TYPE CLASS AGE RATING DIST Total Advertised Prize Fund SUNDAY 5 MAY Handicap 5 4+ 49-68 5f £7,500 Buttonhook Handicap 3 4+ 76-95 1m5f £30,000 Darley/EBF Novice 2 3+ Open 5f £40,000 Handicap 5 4+ 51-70 1m3f £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-65 1m £7,000 Handicap 5 3+ 56-75 1m £7,500 Handicap 6 4+ 46-65 6f £7,000 £106,500 FRIDAY 17 MAY EBF Maiden 4 2 Open 5f £9,000 Handicap 6 3 46-65 1m 1f £7,000 Handicap 6 4+ 46-60 1m £7,000 Braveheart Handicap 3 4+ 76-95 1m4f £30,000 Handicap 4 4+ 59-78 6f £10,100 Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 6f £7,000 Handicap 6 4+ 46-60 5f £7,000 £77,100 WEDNESDAY 29 MAY EBF Maiden 4 2 Open 5f £8,900 Handicap 4 4+ 59-78 6f £10,100 Handicap 4 3 61-80 1m 4f £10,100 Handicap 5 4+ 51-70 1m £7,500 BHA Interactive Race 6 tbc tbc 1m1f £7,000 Handicap 5 4+ 56-75 1m 5f £7,500 £51,100 SUNDAY 2 JUNE Sky Bet EBF Novice 4 2 Open 6f £20,000 Sky Bet Handicap 4 3 0-80 6f £23,000 Sky Bet Fillies Handicap 3 3+ 0-90 1m 1f £29,000 Sky Bet Handicap 3 4+ 0.95 1m 5f £29,000 Sky Bet Sunday Series Handicap 2 4+ 0-105 5f £75,000 Sky Bet Handicap 3 3 0-95 1m 3f £29,000 Sky Bet Handicap 5 4+ 0-75 1m 3f £20,000 £225,000 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 7 27/03/2024 10:11

Race

Race programme and values may be subject to change.

RACE TYPE CLASS AGE RATING DIST Total Advertised Prize Fund THURSDAY 6 JUNE Maiden Fillies 5 2 Open 6f £7,500 Handicap 5 4+ 56-75 1m1f £7,500 Clyde Handicap 2 3+ 86-105 6f £30,000 Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 1m 4f £7,000 Handicap 5 4+ 51-72 5f £7,500 Handicap 4 3 59-78 1m 1f £10,100 £69,600 WEDNESDAY 12 JUNE Amateur Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 6f £7,000 Maiden 5 3+ Open 1m 3f £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m £7,000 Handicap 4 3 61-80 6f £10,100 Handicap 4 4+ 61-80 6f £10,100 Handicap 5 4+ 49-68 5f £7,500 £49,200 WEDNESDAY 19 JUNE EBF Restricted Maiden 4 2 Band C and D 5f £8,900 EBF Maiden 4 2 Open 6f £10,000 Handicap 5 4+ 51-70 1m 3f £7,500 Handicap 5 3 49-68 1m £7,500 Fillies 5 3+ 51-70 1m £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-52 1m1f £7,000 Apprentice Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 1m 5f £7,000 £55,400 THURSDAY 27 JUNE Amateur Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 1m5f £7,000 EBF Fillies Maiden 4 2 Open 5f £8,900 Selling Handicap 6 3+ 46-62 5f £7,000 Maiden 5 3+ Open 1m1f £7,500 Handicap 3 3+ 71-90 5f £17,000 Fillies Handicap 5 4+ 56-75 1m 3f £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 6f £7,000 £61,900 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 8 27/03/2024 10:11

RACE TYPE CLASS AGE RATING DIST Total Advertised Prize Fund TUESDAY 2 JULY Maiden 5 2 Open 6f £7,500 Handicap 5 3 56-75 1m £7,500 Almada Mile Handicap 2 3+ 81-100 1m £30,000 Handicap 4 3+ 66-85 1m 4f £10,100 Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 6f £10,100 Handicap 6 3+ 46-55 5f £7,000 £72,200 SATURDAY 13 JULY EBF Novice Auction 4 2 22000-25000 5f £8,900 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 5f £7,000 Handicap 4 3+ 66-85 1m £10,100 Handicap 4 3+ 66-85 1m5f £10,100 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m3f £7,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m £7,000 Apprentice Handicap 5 4+ 56-75 5f £7,500 £57,600 THURSDAY 18 JULY EBF Nursery Handicap 4 2 0-85 5f £10,100 Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 6f £7,000 Handicap 4 4+ 66-85 1m 1f £10,100 Handicap 6 4+ 46-65 1m 3f £7,000 Novice 5 3 to 5 Open 1m £7,500 Handicap 6 3 46-65 6f £7,000 £48,700 FRIDAY 19 JULY Apprentice Handicap 6 3+ 46-55 1m 5f £7,000 EBF Maiden 4 2 EBF Open 6f £8,900 Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 5f £10,100 Scottish Stewards Cup Handicap 2 3+ 81-100 6f £34,000 EBF Glasgow Listed Stakes 1 3 Open 1m3f £50,000 Handicap 5 2+ 0-70 6f £7,500 Handicap 5 3+ 56-75 1m 1f £7,500 £125,000 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 9 27/03/2024 10:11

Race programme and values may be subject to change.

SATURDAY 3 AUGUST Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 6f £10,100 Handicap 4 3+ 66-85 1m 5f £10,100 Soba Handicap 2 3+ 86-105 5f £30,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m3f £7,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-55 1m1f £7,000 Handicap 5 3+ 56-75 1m £7,500 £71,700 WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER Novice 4 2 Open 5f £8,900 Handicap 6 4+ 46-65 6f £7,000 2-Y-O Final Nursery Handicap 2 2 Open 6f £20,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-65 1m £7,000 Novice 5 3+ Open 1m 4f £7,500 Fillies Handicap 5 3+ 56-75 6f £7,500 Handicap 6 4+ 46-60 1m1f £7,000 £64,900 TUESDAY 13 AUGUST EBF Maiden 4 2 Open 6f £8,900 Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 6f £10,100 Handicap 5 3+ 56-75 5f £7,500 Maiden 5 3+ WFA 1m 3f £7,500 Scottish Trophy Handicap 3 3+ 71-90 1m1f £24,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-55 1m4f £7,000 £65,000 FRIDAY 23 AUGUST EBF Maiden 4 2 Open 1m £8,900 Darley/EBF Novice 2 3+ Open 1m 3f £40,000 EBF Fillies Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 1m1f £15,650 Lanark Silver Bell Heritage Handicap Heritage 3+ Open 1m4f £100,000 Handicap 3 3+ 71-90 5f £20,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-65 5f £7,000 £191,550 RACE TYPE CLASS AGE RATING DIST Total Advertised Prize Fund 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 10 27/03/2024 10:11

Race programme and values may be subject to change.

SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER Novice 5 2 Open 5f £7,500 Fillies Handicap 4 3+ 61-80 6f £10,100 Selling Stakes 4 3 to 5 Claiming £10k, 1m1f £10,050 Selling £5k Handicap 5 4+ 53-72 6f £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-58 5f £7,000 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m4f £7,000 Handicap 5 3 51-70 1m 3f £7,500 £56,650 MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER EBF Open Maiden 4 2 Open 6f £8,900 Handicap 6 4+ 46-60 6f £7,000 Handicap 5 3+ 48-67 1m1f £7,500 Veterans’ Handicap 4 6+ 61-80 1m4f £10,100 Handicap 6 4+ 46-55 1m £7,000 Handicap 5 3 51-70 6f £7,500 Handicap 4 2+ 0-85 5f £8,950 £56,950 MONDAY 30 SEPTEMBER EBF Maiden 4 2 WFA 5f £8,900 Handicap 5 3+ 51-70 5f £7,500 Handicap 5 4+ 51-70 6f £7,500 Fillies Handicap 3 3+ 71-90 1m £17,000 Handicap 3 3+ 71-90 1m1f £17,000 Handicap 5 3+ 51-70 1m £7,500 Handicap 6 3+ 46-60 1m4f £7,000 £72,400 RACE TYPE CLASS AGE RATING DIST Total Advertised Prize Fund 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 11 27/03/2024 10:11

Hamilton Park, Bothwell Road, Hamilton, ML3 0DW Call: 01698 283 806 Email: enquiries@hamilton-park.co.uk www.hamilton-park.co.uk 224337 HAM PARK OT Commitment A5 v5.indd 12 27/03/2024 10:11