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Swindon Greyhound Stadium

Swindon Greyhound Stadium is located in Abbey Stadium in Swindon, England and is famous for its fast and furious track.

Swindon Greyhound Stadium features sweeping bends and long, wide straights, encouraging clean, open racing. Its surface is all sand with a Swaffham Outside Hare fitted with black and white windsock lure.

Swindon has a restaurant and two snack bars that offer a great view of all the action on the track.

Stadium Capacity: 2,000 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 452 meters
  • Distance Raced: 285, 460, 480, 509, 685 and 733 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 100 meters
  • Hare Type: Swaffham Outside Hare
Stadium Records
  • 285m Leaders Highway 16.23sec 10 June 1998
  • 460m Droopys Clay 27.54sec 3 September 2002
  • 480m Dalcash Invader 28.57sec 3 September 2002
  • 480mH Greenacre George 28.93sec 3 September 2002
  • 509m Broadacres Butch 29.85sec 4 April 2001
  • 685m Streaky Luvs Men 41.64sec 13 July 2002
  • 737m Xamax Ayam Zaman 45.13sec 3 September 2002
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • British Produce Stakes
  • William Hill Swindon Derby
  • Pride of the West

Getting to Swindon Greyhound Stadium
Swindon Greyhound Stadium is located at Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane, Blunsdon in Swindon, 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.
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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.