In 1864 the HRC along with the Warrnambool Club has been the back bone of Jumping racing in the South West.
Hamilton became the first racing club in Australia to conduct six jumping races on the one program in August 2000. The Jumpsfest has continued and is run in August each year.
The Hamilton Cup runs in April of each year. In mentioning the Hamilton Cup, the grand old stager Puramaka comes to mind. He won four cups 1977 to 1980, a feat that may stand forever.
The Hamilton racecourse consists of a course proper, steeple grass and sand track. Up to 60 horses work at Hamilton each morning. Three training establishments are on course, and other trainers are within close proximity.
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