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Hamilton Park racecourse
Flat
Hamilton, South Lanarkshire

Hamilton Park Racecourse

Scotland's premier flat racing venue

Hamilton Park is one of Scotland's most popular flat racecourses, set in the Lanarkshire countryside near Glasgow. The tight, right-handed loop track with its stiff uphill finish provides exciting racing throughout the summer, and its popular evening meetings draw large crowds from across Central Scotland.

Established1782
Capacity5,000
Signature RaceGlasgow Stakes
PostcodeML3 0DW
Nearest StationHamilton Central
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Hamilton Park Guides & Articles

Everything you need to know about Hamilton Park Racecourse — from complete guides to betting tips and race day planning.

Glasgow Stakes: Complete Guide

Glasgow Stakes: Complete Guide

Your complete guide to the Glasgow Stakes — Hamilton Park's flagship Listed race, transferred from York in 2006 and won by Postponed and Subjectivist.

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Betting at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Betting at Hamilton Park Racecourse

How to bet smarter at Hamilton Park — track characteristics, going and draw, key trainers and jockeys, and strategies for Scotland's premier flat course.

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Hamilton Park Racecourse: Complete Guide

Hamilton Park Racecourse: Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about Hamilton Park — Scotland's premier flat course, the Glasgow Stakes, and evening racing in the Lanarkshire countryside.

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A Day Out at Hamilton Park Racecourse

A Day Out at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Everything you need for a day at Hamilton Park — getting there, what to wear, enclosures, food and drink, and insider tips for Scotland's premier flat course.

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Evening Racing at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Evening Racing at Hamilton Park Racecourse

Your guide to evening racing at Hamilton Park — where British evening racing began in 1947, with summer nights in the Lanarkshire countryside.

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The History of Hamilton Park Racecourse

The History of Hamilton Park Racecourse

Over 240 years of racing at Hamilton — from Chatelherault in 1782 to Scotland's premier flat course and the birthplace of British evening racing.

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Ladies Day at Hamilton Park: The Complete Guide

Ladies Day at Hamilton Park: The Complete Guide

Everything you need for Hamilton Park's Ladies Day in June — the Scottish Sprint Cup, 10,000+ from Glasgow and Lanarkshire, and one of British racing's most accessible big days courtesy of Hamilton West station opening directly onto the track.

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Postponed at Hamilton Park: From the Glasgow Stakes to the King George

Postponed at Hamilton Park: From the Glasgow Stakes to the King George

In July 2014, Postponed won the Glasgow Stakes at Hamilton Park — the Listed race that launched a career culminating in four Group 1 victories across three countries.

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