HAMILTON Park Racecourse has been named the Best Small Racecourse in Scotland and the North.

Awarded by the Racegoers Club, the prize recognises the Lanarkshire venue for going above and beyond to ensure a great customer experience across five measured categories: viewing experience, facilities, food and beverage, atmosphere and value for money.

The win follows a successful 2017 season at the racecourse, which saw record-breaking prize money and major investment to upgrade the venues facilities.

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Vivien Currie, chief executive at Hamilton Park Racecourse, said: “We always strive to be the best that we can be and not only is this recognition from the Racegoers Club a great honour, it has set the bar for the upcoming season.

“We have some fantastic action coming up both on and off the track, with the Silk Series weaving its way to the racecourse and household names like Dermot O’Leary and Heather Small taking to the stage,” she added.