Record prize money announced for Hamilton Park this season

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Hamilton Park Racecourse has announced its prize money for the new season is set to exceed £1.6m for the first time.The racing is set to get underway on Sunday, May 1, and officials say the record prize-pot is part of an increased investment in the race programme as well as an enhanced offering to visiting owners.This summer will see a number of firsts for Hamilton Park, including their richest ever race day, the Sky Bet Sunday Series on Sunday, May 8 worth £200,000, and the richest single race, as it has been confirmed that the historic Lanark Silver Bell will be run as a Heritage Handicap worth £100,000 on Friday, August 26.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 Further investment across the programme has also been revealed, with all races at Hamilton Park expected to be run for at least £2000 above BHA minimum values, with feature Listed, Class 2, 3 and 4 races also offering significant prize funds, including the Listed EBF Glasgow Stakes which will be run for £55,250.

Newly appointed Racecourse managing director, Ashley Moon, told Lanarkshire Live : "Hamilton Park is committed to delivering an aspirational race programme which strikes an effective balance across all grades of race. "It’s fantastic to be able to offer record prize money for 2022, and the upgrade of the Lanark Silver Bell to a