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Valley Race Park

Valley Race Park is an ideal place for visitors to experience the spectacle of "The Sport of Queens" with the unique charms of both Texan and Mexican cultures.

Valley Race Park is an 80,000 square foot facility. The track has function rooms which can accommodate up to 800 people. It also has a large exhibit area.

Valley Race Park takes an active part in promoting greyhound racing by the best Texas-breeders by hosting the Texas-Bred Weekly Spotlight Series.

Valley Race Park recently mixed over 310 tons of sand (80%), silt (18%) and clay (2%) with the existing track to make the surface faster and safer for the racing greyhounds.


Major Stakes
  • Laguna Madre Stakes
  • Santa Ana Stakes

Getting to Valley Race Park
Just a few minutes from the Harlingen Valley International Airport, Valley Race Park is located at 2601 S. Ed Carey Drive, Harlingen, Texas, 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.