For any greyhound racing enthusiast, the concept of putting a few pounds on a potential winner is an important part of the experience. For those who live and breathe the sport, placing the right bet on the right dog can prove to be seriously lucrative. For attendees who like a social night out and are choosing which dog to back at random, it ramps up the fun when you have a personal stake in the outcome, even if it’s just a pound or two. Clearly, in greyhound racing, the chances of winning … [Read more...]
All bets are off, as Towcester racecourse goes into administration
Both the greyhound racing and the horse racing industries have been left reeling at the news that one of the biggest and most iconic venues in their respective sports has closed for business – and there is no knowing when, or even if, it will be reopening. Towcester Racecourse hosted the Greyhound Derby earlier this year and is considered by many to be the premier greyhound racing venue in the country. It is also much beloved of horse racing fans, and was the venue at which Tony McCoy rode … [Read more...]
Romford stadium’s multi million pound redevelopment gets underway
It’s the news that thousands of racing fans in the south east had been waiting for. The redevelopment of one of the nation’s best loved and most famous greyhound tracks has finally got underway, and greyhound racing will return to Romford before the end of the year. The track saw its last race in November 2017, closing suddenly after a routine fire inspection identified problems with safety lighting. What was initially seen as a minor problem that would take days to resolve soon escalated, … [Read more...]
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