Hamilton Park is set for an exciting seven-race meeting on Friday, 21 August, with a strong programme featuring valuable contests across a range of distances. The card begins at 5:07pm and continues into the evening, offering opportunities for two-year-olds, fillies and older horses across sprint, middle-distance and staying events. The standout contest on the programme is the Scullion Law Lanark Silver Bell Handicap Stakes, which carries a substantial £103,000 prize fund and takes centre stage at 6:45pm.
Hamilton Park Racecards 21 August 2026
The Lanark Silver Bell is a Class 2 Heritage Handicap over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 15 yards for horses aged three and above. With the highest prize fund of the day, it is expected to attract considerable attention and provides one of the most significant tests on the Hamilton Park card. The distance places emphasis on stamina as well as tactical judgement, while the Heritage Handicap status adds further importance to an already prestigious contest. The race forms the centrepiece of an evening that combines valuable opportunities with a diverse range of racing conditions.
The action gets underway at 5:07pm with the Why Settle Technology AI Adoption EBF Maiden Stakes, a Class 3 contest forming part of the Hamilton two-year-old series. The race is run over 1 mile and 68 yards and carries £13,500 in prize money. Restricted to two-year-olds, it represents an important opportunity for young horses to gain experience over a longer distance. The EBF status and series qualification add significance to what promises to be an interesting opening contest.
At 5:40pm, the programme moves to the Huws Gray British Stallions EBF Fillies’ Handicap Stakes, a Class 4 event over 1 mile and 1 furlong and 35 yards. Open to three-year-olds and older fillies, the contest carries a £16,500 prize fund and is for horses rated 61-80. The additional furlong beyond a mile introduces a test of pace management and stamina, while the field will be looking to produce a strong performance over the Hamilton Park course.
The third race is scheduled for 6:15pm, with the Darley EBF Novice Stakes offering one of the evening’s most valuable opportunities outside the feature event. The Class 2 contest carries £40,000 and is staged over 1 mile, 3 furlongs and 15 yards for horses aged three and above.
The distance makes this an intriguing middle-distance test, requiring runners to maintain their rhythm over a demanding trip. As an EBF contest, it adds another notable dimension to the programme and should provide an important platform for developing horses stepping into a competitive Class 2 environment.
At 6:45pm, attention turns to the meeting’s principal contest, the Scullion Law Lanark Silver Bell Handicap Stakes. The Class 2 Heritage Handicap is worth an impressive £103,000 and is contested over 1 mile, 4 furlongs and 15 yards. Open to horses aged three and above, the race is one of the key highlights of the Hamilton Park season.
The extended distance will demand a combination of stamina, positioning and consistency. With such a substantial prize fund and Heritage Handicap status, the race carries considerable prestige and is likely to be one of the most closely followed events of the evening. Its position in the middle of the card also provides a natural focal point before the programme moves into three further contests.
The Acrisure Handicap Stakes follows at 7:15pm. This Class 3 contest is run over 5 furlongs and 7 yards and carries £20,000. Open to three-year-olds and older horses rated 71-90, the race is the shortest contest on the card and should provide a sharp contrast to the preceding staying event.
Over five furlongs, early pace and the ability to maintain speed through the closing stages become particularly important. The higher rating band also means the contest brings together horses competing at a strong level, creating another notable test for the field.
At 7:45pm, the Patersons of Greenoakhill Handicap Stakes will take place over 6 furlongs and 6 yards. The Class 4 contest carries £10,100 and is open to three-year-olds and older horses rated 61-80. The distance sits between the evening’s sprint and middle-distance races, providing a balanced test of speed and endurance.
The meeting concludes at 8:15pm with the Hemmings Home 10th Anniversary Handicap Stakes. This Class 6 contest covers 5 furlongs and 7 yards and carries £7,000. Open to horses aged three and above rated 46-65, it brings the seven-race programme to a close with another sprinting challenge.
Friday’s Hamilton Park card therefore offers considerable variety, from the opening two-year-old contest to the prestigious £103,000 Lanark Silver Bell. With seven races covering distances from five furlongs to almost one and a half miles, the meeting provides a broad test of speed, stamina and consistency and promises an engaging evening of racing at Hamilton Park.
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