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Crayford Greyhound Stadium

Crayford Greyhound Stadium has been home to greyhound racing for over sixty years. And to this day, remains the most exciting greyhound track in the South East of England.

Crayford Greyhound Stadium and has been extensively refurbished since it was rebuilt in 1986. A night at Crayford brings together comfort and luxury with the fast and furious action of top greyhound racing. Crayford has a fully air conditioned stadium, 2 large bars, a fast food outlet and a restaurant overlooking the track. Television monitors are positioned throughout the stadium, even on each restaurant table.

Stadium Capacity: 1,200 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Track Circumference: 334 meters
  • Hare Type: Swaffham
  • Distance raced: 380, 540, 714, 874, 1,048 meters
  • Run to first bend: 77 meters (380m)
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • Ladbroke Golden Jacket
  • Countrywide Steel and Tubes Vase
  • Countrywide Steel and Tubes Guys and Dolls
  • Tony Morris and John Humphreys Flying Four
  • Kent St Leger
  • Shepherd Neame Vase
  • Guys and Dolls
Stadium Records
  • 380m: Kingdom Club - 23.01 sec. (09/27/03)
  • 380mH: Rossa Ranger 23.36 sec. (04/15/02)
  • 540m: Sportsman 33.26 sec. (02/03/03)
  • 540mH: Selby Ben 33.68 sec. (03/26/03)
  • 714m: Centour Corker 44.74 sec. (03/03/03)
  • 874m: Clonbrin Black 56.15 sec. (10/06/93)
  • 1048m: Stansted Flyer 69.81 sec. (09/07/96)

Getting to Crayford Greyhound Stadium
Crayford Greyhound Stadium is located at Stadium Way, Crayford, 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.