Hamilton Park Racecourse will have seven races on Wednesday, September 2, with the programme running from 4:50 pm to 7:50 pm. The meeting will cover distances from 5f 7y to 1m 5f 16y, while prize money will range from £7,000 to £40,000. The card will include a two-year-old maiden, several handicaps, a fillies’ contest and a Class 2 nursery final, giving the evening a varied mix of race types and distances.
The programme will begin at 4:50 pm with the THE HEINEKEN LOW & NO BAR EBF MAIDEN STAKES (CLASS 4). The 8-runner race will be restricted to 2YO horses and will be run over 5f 7y for £11,500 in prize money. Bacha, Perryston, Royal Strike, Sneakin Pete and Sod Hall Lane will be among the listed runners. The short trip will provide an early test of speed for the two-year-olds, with the field competing over one of the shortest distances on the card.
The next contest will be the THE HAMPTON BY HILTON HOTEL HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) at 5:20 pm. The 13-runner race will be open to 4YO+ horses and will cover 6f 6y for £7,000 in prize money. Edgewater Drive, Lumenbourg, Iris Dancer, Camera Shy and Valentine Catcher will be among the listed runners. The larger field will bring a six-furlong handicap, with the runners facing a sharper test than in the longer races later in the evening.
The third race will come at 5:50 pm, with the THE EVERY RACE LIVE ON RACING TV HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) involving 12 runners. The contest will be open to 3YO+ horses and will be run over 1m 5f 16y for £8,000 in prize money. Perseus Way, Simply Ruby, Ouro Preto, Spanish Hustle and Clocker will be among those listed. The extended trip will demand greater stamina and will provide a clear change from the shorter six-furlong contests.
The richest race of the meeting will come at 6:20 pm with THE HAMILTON PARK 2-Y-O SERIES FINAL NURSERY HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 2). The 8-runner contest will be restricted to 2YO horses and will cover 6f 6y for £40,000 in prize money. Battle Fever, Harley, Trumpety Trump, Wild Terrain and Sea Mirage will be among the runners. The Class 2 nursery final will provide a stronger examination for the younger horses, with the substantial prize fund making it the most valuable contest on the card.
The fifth race will be THE FILLIES’ HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 5) at 6:50 pm. The 10-runner contest will be open to 3YO+ fillies and will take place over 6f 6y for £8,000 in prize money. Call Me Betty, Mae Amor, Diamont Katie, Lily Pearl and Thunderstorm Katie will be among the listed runners. The six-furlong distance will provide another test of pace, while the field will bring a distinct fillies’ contest to the programme.
The sixth race will follow at 7:20 pm with the THE #CLEANSTAY AT HAMPTON BY HILTON HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6). The 10-runner field will be open to 3YO+ horses and will be contested over 1m 68y for £7,000 in prize money. Tee Aitch Aye, Palmarian, Keats House, Kelpie Grey and Penelope’s Sister will be among the runners. The extended mile will provide a different test from the sprint races and will place greater emphasis on maintaining an even pace over the trip.
The final race will be the THE BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY HAMILTON PARK HANDICAP STAKES (CLASS 6) at 7:50 pm. The 9-runner contest will be open to 4YO+ horses and will cover 1m 3f 15y for £7,000 in prize money. Annandale, Sophiesticate, Dubai Venture, Vampire Slayer, Hickton and Uncle Liam will be among the listed runners. The longer-distance handicap will bring the evening to a close after a programme covering a broad range of ages, race classes and distances.
The Hamilton Racecards 2 September will cover a varied seven-race programme from 4:50 pm to 7:50 pm, with contests ranging from 5f 7y to 1m 5f 16y. The card will include races for two-year-olds, older horses and fillies, while prize money will range from £7,000 to £40,000. The £40,000 Class 2 nursery final will provide the largest prize fund, while the remaining races will offer a mixture of maiden and handicap competition across different distances.
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