Romford Greyhound Stadium is owned by the Gala Coral Group and is one of very few dog tracks remaining in London. The stadium has two stands with a number of bars and restaurants. There is a soft children’s play area for use by patrons in either stand.
Romford Stadium has a capacity of 4,300 and there is parking available for 380 vehicles.
Romford Track Information
Track circumference
350m
Distances raced
225m, 400m, 400mH, 575m, 575mH, 715m 750m, 925m, 1110m
Run To First Bend
80m
Hare Type
Outside Swaffham
Race Days
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday (BAGS), Friday and Saturday (BAGS and evening).
Romford Major Races
Coral Golden Sprint
Coral Essex Vase
Coral Champions Stakes
Coral Romford Puppy Cup
Coral Golden Vase
Romford Track Records
| Date | Distance | Greyhound | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/3/10 | 225m | Tearaway John | 13.28sec |
| 23/4/10 | 400m | Ardbeg Mentor | 23.56sec |
| 23/4/10 | 400mH | Glenwood Dream | 23.99sec |
| 9/7/04 | 575m | Solid Money | 34.78sec |
| 19/2/99 | 575mH | El Tenor | 35.53sec |
| 16/4/85 | 715m | Scurlogue Champ | 44.18sec |
| 19/6/01 | 750m | Killeacle Phoebe | 46.64sec |
| 7/4/81 | 952m | Salina | 59.13sec |
| 10/3/87 | 1110m | Cregagh Prince | 72.59sec |
Romford Address
Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium
London Road
Romford
Essex
RM7 9DU
Romford Contact Details
Tel: 01708 762345
Fax: 01708 436 529
Email: romford.stadium@coral.co.uk
Racing Manager
Peter O’Dowd
How to get to Romford
By Train
Romford Station, the stadium is a five minute taxi journey away.
By Car
Junction 28 of the M25, via the A12 on the A118 London Road.
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