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Monmore Green Greyhound Stadium

Situated less than a mile from Wolverhampton city centre, Monmore Green Greyhound Stadium has a 170-seat, air-conditioned restaurant that offers a panoramic view of the race track.

Monmore Green Greyhound Stadium has been open to the race-goers of Wolverhampton since the 1920's. The track offers 12 races every night.

Ladbrokes Plc., the betting and gaming division of Hilton Group Plc., currently owns Monmore Green Greyhound Stadium.

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 419 meters
  • Hare Type: Swaffham
  • Distance Raced: 264, 480, 630, 684, 835, 900 meters
Stadium Records
  • 210m: Cry Havoc - 12.64 sec. (03/20/97)
  • 264m: Parliament Act - 15.32 sec. (08/28/01)
  • 416m: Devitos Chance - 24.96 sec. (12/10/97)
  • 480m: Express Hancho - 27.91 sec. (08/23/03)
  • 480mH: Brave Ruler - 28.88 sec. (07/26/99)
  • 630m: Slippy Elite - 37.81 sec. (11/28/98)
  • 684m: Centour Corker - 40.60 sec. (05/29/03)
  • 835m: Spenwood Gem - 52.09 sec. (09/17/98)
  • 880m: Thornfield Pride - 54.79 sec. (07/19/97)
  • 900m: Ladys Storm - 57.03 sec. (07/09/98)
  • 1104m: Travel Now - 72.66 sec. (03/25/00)
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • Puppy Derby
  • Gold Cup
  • Stayer Summer Classic

Getting to Monmoore Green Stadium
Monmore Green Greyhound Stadium is located at Sutherland Avenue, Monmore Green, Wolverhampton , 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.