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Nottingham Greyhound Stadium

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium is located in the middle of the East Midlands. And with easy access to all major transport networks, Nottingham Greyhound Stadium is home to the region's most thrilling greyhound races.

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium is situated just two miles from the Nottingham City center and only a mile from Nottingham Forest FC, Notts County FC and Trent Bridge Cricket Club.

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium has been voted as Central Region Race course of the Year by the British greyhound racing Board in 1998 and 1999.

Stadium Capacity: 1,500 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 437 meters
  • Hare Type: Outside Swaffham McGee
  • Distance Raced: 300, 480, 500, 700, 722, 902, 922 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 85 metres (500m), 55 metres (700m)
Stadium Records
  • 295m: Tims Crow 17.45 sec. (11/24/03)
  • 300m: Hawk I Hunt 17.68 sec. (06/0203)
  • 480m: Faughan Danger 28.50 sec. (01/0603)
  • 500m: Droopys Shearer 29.34 sec. (04/08/03)
  • 500mH: El Tenor - 30.71 sec. (06/21/99)
  • 700m: Top Plan - 42.66 sec. (06/09/03)
  • 722m: El Poker - 45.38 sec. (08/28/00)
  • 902m: Let Us Know - 57.25 sec. (03/11/02)
  • 905m: Crackator Sue - 58.38 sec. (11/24/02)
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • Stadium Bookmakers Midland Puppy Oaks
  • The Victor Chandler Select Stakes
  • The William Hill Puppy Classic
  • John Smiths National Oaks
  • Stadium Bookmakers Autumn Puppy Cup
  • Ladbrokes Eclipse
  • William Hill National Sprint
  • John Smiths Futurity Cup
  • William Hill Provincial Cup
  • John Smiths Breeders Cup
  • Stadium Bookmakers Guineas
  • John Smiths Marathon Cup
  • William Hill Midland Grand Prix

Getting to Nottingham Greyhound Stadium
Nottingham Greyhound Stadium is located at Colwick Park, Nottingham, 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.