With the new season getting underway at Hamilton Park on Sunday 4 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 2025 season, where we will be offering record prize money across less fixtures.
As we look to build on the successes of last year, we have planned the richest race programme ever at Hamilton Park, with total prize money set to exceed £1.64M across 18 fixtures, having deferred a fixture to ensure that all bar one of our racedays are scheduled as seven race cards.
At a time where we are all facing challenges through increased costs, Hamilton Park remain committed to offering a progressive, aspirational fixture list with nearly 50% of our races scheduled to be run at Class 4 or above in 2025.
This year’s programme continues to see investment in prize money at all levels, with a focus on increased rewards in our Class 3 and Class 4 races, whilst every fixture is due to be run for at least 26% above BHA minimum values as part of an overall programme that is 53% above those same values.
We are delighted to once again play host to the Sky Bet Sunday Series which moves to Sunday 15 June. The focus for this year’s series has returned to its previous position of offering high value opportunities for horses running in Class 3 or Class 4 races, with a total prize fund of £215,550. Elsewhere in the programme we have increased the prize money for the British EBF Glasgow Listed stakes, won in 2024 by Kalpana, by 10% to £55,000, whilst the historic Lanark Silver Bell Heritage Handicap remains our richest race of the season at £100,000.
MOON Racecourse Managing Director
MURDOCH Group Finance Director Hotel Managing Director
All races will continue to be run for at least £2,000 above the minimum values* set by the BHA, resulting in all races being run for no less than £7,000 and nearly half of the programme being run for £10,000 or more.
Myself, Fiona and 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
Record prize money of over £1.64 million including FOUR racedays worth £108k or more
MORE prize money, less fixtures – Hamilton Park’s richest season ever! With total prize money expected to exceed £1.64M, 2025 is set to be the richest season yet at Hamilton Park, with a reduction to 18 fixtures having deferred our early July fixture to ensure we are able to programme seven races at all bar one of our racedays. We have once again teamed up with Darley and the British EBF to run two, high value development races worth £40,000 each, and we have also increased prize money for the British EBF Glasgow Listed stakes by 10% to £55,000. Our own 2-Y-O Series final in September has also received a significant uplift in prize money and will now be run for £30,000, an increase of 50% on last year.
Total prize money set at 53% above BHA minimum values. Hamilton Park are committed to investing into prize money to further develop the quality of our race programme, and as such we continually strive to exceed minimum values set by the BHA. The 2025 race programme will be run at 53% above the required minimum values, with individual fixtures being run for at least 26% above those levels, rising to 159% for our Sunday Series fixture on Sunday 15 June. We have implemented prize money increases across much of the programme, with our Class 4 races set to be run for no less than £10,000, whilst our Class 3 programme offers prize money ranging from £22,000 to £35,000.
£215k+ Sky Bet Sunday Series returns in June.
With a £215,550 prize fund, our Sky Bet Sunday Series Raceday returns on Sunday 15 June and will be broadcast live on STV and ITV Racing. Featuring a card full of Class 3 and Class 4 races worth £35,000 and £30,000 respectively, we’re sure to attract strong, competitive fields for an evening of fantastic racing.
Recognition for Owners with multiple runners and our seasonal Champions.
The race to become Champion Owner at Hamilton Park is always hotly contested, with the 2024 title being claimed by Summerstorm Bloodstock. As is tradition, Summerstorm Bloodstock’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, they will also enjoy a designated parking space for each fixture.
Remember, 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.
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 are committed to ensuring that your visit exceeds expectations regardless of how your horse performs.
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.
• Additional 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 a Winners Memento.
We are delighted to provide the following for visiting racing staff:
• 5 Star Racecourse rating from the National Association of Racing Staff.
• Complimentary overnight accommodation in our on site Hampton by Hilton Hotel.
• Single occupancy rooms with private ensuite bathroom.
• Complimentary breakfast when staying overnight
• 15% discount on all food and beverage purchases 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.
• £500 cash prize for the yard who wins our season’s BTO Championship.
• 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.
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.
SKY BET SUNDAY SERIES RACEDAY
£215,550 (159%)*
CUBE GLASS LADIES NIGHT - SATURDAY 2 AUGUST (EVE)
SCOTTISH TROPHY RACENIGHT - TUESDAY 12 AUGUST (EVE)
RACENIGHT - WEDNESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER (EVE)
Race programme and values may be subject to change.
*Combined percentage of prize money above BHA minimum values for this fixture.
Race programme and values may be subject to change.
*Combined percentage of prize money above BHA minimum values for this fixture.