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Shawfield Greyhound Stadium

Shawfield Greyhound Stadium is located three miles south of Glasgow City, England.

World renowned greyhound trainer and breeder Don Cuddy used to be Shawfield Greyhound Stadium's managing director.

Shawfield Greyhound Stadium also hosts a variety of sporting events. For a time, the stadium was used as a football field and speedway.

Stadium Capacity: 4,000

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 432 meters
  • Distances Raced: 300, 450, 480, 500, 510H, 670, 730, 882 and 932 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 100m (for 300m races), 90m (for 500m races), 30 meters (for 670m races)
Stadium Records
  • 300m Ravage Again 17.35sec 7 April 1990
  • 450m Fairhill Boy 26.85sec 27 October 1989
  • 480m Justright Melody 28.87sec 28 August 1995
  • 500m Droopys Sandy 29.39sec 21 May 1994
  • 500mH Face The Mutt 31.07sec 22 May 1982
  • 670m Crack Of The Ash 40.50sec 11 September 1993
  • 730m Decoy Princess 45.09sec 16 August 1988
  • 882m Rosemoor Flower 56.55sec 13 April 2002
  • 932m Silken Dancer 59.35sec 2 September 1993
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • Regal Scottish Derby
  • St. Mungo Cup
  • William King Cup

Getting to Shawfield Greyhound Stadium
Shawfield Greyhound Stadium is located at Rutherglen Road in Glasgow, 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.