Racecourse to serve-up party night as tribute to tennis ace Murray

Jun 18 2009 by Andrew McGilvray, Hamilton Advertiser

HAMILTON Park Racecourse’s summer season will get into full swing next Thursday, June 25 with their Summer Office Party Night.

There are still a few places available for punters to book the Summer Office Party Night package and ensure the night goes with an extra bang, by enjoying after-racing entertainment including a DJ.

A total prize fund of £40,500 is up for grabs across a six-race card, and the action starts at 7pm with a race dedicated to tennis ace Andy Murray as he continues his challenge at this year’s Wimbledon.

And the Class 2 £18,000 European Breeders’ Fund Fillies’ Conditions Stakes will be one of the evening’s main highlights.

Hamilton Park chief executive Vivien Kyles said: “We’ve got dancing, music and some quality racing on the cards, so racegoers had better hurry as there are just a few last places available for people who want to take advantage of the Summer Office Party Night package, and have a party to remember.”

Gates open at 5pm with the first race taking place at 7pm.

The full card for the evening is:

7pm - the Support Andy Murray Lady Amateur Riders’ Handicap Stakes;

7.30pm - the Racing UK Maiden Auction Stakes;

8pm - the European Breeders’ Fund Fillies’ Conditions Stakes;

8.30pm - the toteswinger Maiden Stakes;

9pm - the Hamilton Park Super Six Sprint Handicap Stakes.

Tickets for the meeting and the rest of the season are available through www.hamilton-park.co.uk or by calling the racecourse on 01698 283806.