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Brough Park Greyhound Stadium

Among the oldest greyhound stadium in the United Kingdom, Brough Park Greyhound Stadium is the home of greyhound racing in the north east region of England.

Brough Park Greyhound Stadium has been newly refurbished.

Stadium Capacity: 1,000 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Track Circumference: 395 meters
  • Hare Type: Outside Swaffham
  • Distance Raced: 237, 465, 465H, 647, 875 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 103 meters (465m, 75.50 meters (647m)
Stadium Records
  • 290m: Hollinwood Chief - 16.86 sec. (09/1702)
  • 460m: New Level - 27.81 sec. (04/12/92)
  • 480m: Internet Jo - 28.31 sec. (08/09/03)
  • 480mH: Ballyhane Rio - 30.10 sec. (09/18/01)
  • 500m: Kilgrogan Tex - 29.78 sec. (08/10/02)
  • 640m: Wath Apache - 39.08 sec. (12/13/01)
  • 825m: Let Us Know - 51.55 sec. (04/12/01)
  • 895m: Give Her Time - 56.67 sec. (06/23/98)
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • All England Cup

Getting to Brough Park Greyhound Stadium
Brough Park Greyhound Stadium is located at The Fossway, Byker, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, 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.