GreyhoundRacing.com

Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium

Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium is one of the oldest greyhound tracks in England. The first race at the stadium was held on June 2, 1928.

Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium is often described by racing fans as one of the fastest and safest tests of the racing greyhound in the UK.

Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium has a variety of dining facilities that offer excellent views of the sprawling race track.

Stadium Capacity: 2,200 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 455 meters
  • Distance Raced: 285, 475, 515, 695, 740, 930, 970 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 105 meters (4 bends race), 50 meters (6 bends race)
  • Hare Type: Outside Swaffham
Stadium Records
  • 285m: Tims Crow - 16.05 sec. (05/22/03)
  • 475m: Swift Star - 27.47 sec. (08/01/02)
  • 515m: Buy The Mystery - 29.41 sec. (08/21/03)
  • 515mH: Greenacre George - 30.08 sec. (08/01/02)
  • 695m: Centour Corker - 40.74 sec. (05/08/03)
  • 740m: Form Of Magic - 43.59 sec. (03/30/02)
  • 930m: Centour Corker - 56.29 sec. (06/03/03)
  • 970m: Marys Gem - 59.56 sec. (09/14/97)
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • The Courage Greyhound Olympic
  • Chas Miller Sussex Cup
  • The George Curtis Regency

Getting to Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium
Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium is located at Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, 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.