Hamilton Park Racecourse set to smash records at legendary Lanark Silver Bell racenight

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This year Hamilton Park will have its richest race ever worth £100,000 and sees the historic Lanark Silver Bell Handicap run as a prestigious Heritage Handicap for the very first time.

The five-star Lanarkshire venue will be hosting the 14th running of the Lanark Silver Bell and with prize money of £100,000 on offer, it will become the richest race ever staged at Hamilton Park, and offers the highest prize money in the UK on that day.

Away from the track, DJ legend and Hamilton Park favourite George Bowie is returning for another energy-filled set of GBX Anthems after racing, and the racecourse team will have the glowsticks ready!The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Ashley Moon, Racecourse Managing Director at Hamilton Park told Lanarkshire Live: “It’s fantastic to be able to offer record prize money of £100,000 for a single race with the upgrade of the Lanark Silver Bell to a Heritage Handicap, and we are hoping to attract a quality field from across the UK."The upgrade sees our ambitions realised, as we have always aimed to develop such a historic race, and I can’t wait to see who’s name will be added to the history of the Bell.George Bowie is a hugely popular act at Hamilton Park, and this is always one of our highest profile evening fixtures of the season, so make sure to get your tickets