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Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium UK

Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium played host to the first ever greyhound race in England on July 24, 1926. More than 1,700 people watched the 440 yard race which was won by a greyhound named Mistley.

Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium has a luxurious glass fronted grandstand and a four hundred seat restaurant, six licensed bars including a sports bar incorporating 21 televisions and two large screen projectors.

Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium remains the property of the Greyhound Racing Association (GRA), one of the largest greyhound track operators in England.

Stadium Capacity: 4,100

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 395 meters
  • Course: 237, 465, 465H, 647, 875 meters
  • Run To First Bend: 103 meters
  • Hare Type: Outside Swaffham
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • The Strongbow Cider Gorton Cup (March)
  • The Dransfield Stayers (March)
  • The Belle Vue Bookmakers Northern Oaks
  • The Benholmes Northern Flat
  • The Wafcol Cock O' The North
  • The Carling Manchester Puppy Cup
  • The Carling Stayers Grand
  • The William Hill Laurels

Getting to Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium
Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium is located at Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester, England.
GREYHOUND BETTING TIPS
There are four main considerations in betting on greyhound racing. These are: class, current form, early speed, and trap draw.
GREYHOUND RACING TRIVIA
An average greyhound normally weighs between 65 to 75 pounds. The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. It can reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour and can average more than 30 miles per hour for distances up to one mile.
GREYHOUND RACING FAQs
Why do greyhounds wear muzzles?
Greyhounds wear muzzles while racing to protect the them from injury. The muzzles prevent them from fighting during the race. Muzzles also help in identifying the winner of close photo-finish races.