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Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium

Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium was voted "Racecourse of the Millennium" by the British Greyhound Racing Board (BGRB).

Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium has 3 modern and fully air-conditioned restaurants, each offering a wonderful view of the race track. Seven bars are also located throughout the entire facility.

Facility Capacity: 5,000 spectators

Stadium Data
  • Circumference: 452 meters
  • Distances Raced: 435, 475, 640, 840 and 1,045 meters
  • Run to First Bend: 100m (for 475m races), 68m (for 640m races)
Stadium Records
  • 415m Kilmacsimon Wave 24.88sec 14 September 1995
  • 435m Union Decree 25.71sec 19 November 1998
  • 475m Star Of Tyrone 28.49sec 19 March 1995
  • 475mH Glown Fox 28.92sec 6 June 1997
  • 640m Spring Rose 39.05sec 5 October 1996
  • 640mH El Tenor 40.39sec 9 March 1999
  • 820m Long Island Jim 51.50sec 2 November 1995
  • 840m Redwood Sara 52.12sec 7 August 1997
  • 880m Decoy Lynx 55.65sec 8 October 1994
  • 1045m Handy Score 67.90sec 19 November 1998
Major Greyhound Racing Events
  • The UK Packaging Arc
  • The Victor Chandler Grand Prix
  • The Racing Post Festival

Getting to Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium
Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium is located at Chingford Road, London, 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.