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Birmingham Race Course

See the thrill of the chase all year round with live greyhound racing at Birmingham Race Course, one of America's most beautiful greyhound tracks.

Birmingham Race Course provides complete closed circuit television viewing of races. Overhead monitors offer race replays, mutuel information as well as in-house general information.

Whether you prefer the excitement at the track level, the intimacy at the lounges or the fine dining at clubhouse, Birmingham Race Course’s climate controlled facility offers exciting greyhound racing.

Facility Capacity: 17,000 spectators

Kennel Accommodations: 18 Buildings with a capacity of 1,000 greyhounds

Track Data
  • Length: 1,320 FT.
  • Distance Raced: 5/16th and 3/8th mile races

Getting to Birmingham Race Course
Birmingham Race Course is located at I-459, Exit 31 Derby Parkway in Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
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.