Although this has been on the cards for quite some time now, Hall Green Greyhound Stadium officially closed. Having hosted greyhound racing since way back in 1927, the Birmingham track was one of the most popular with dog racing fans up and down the country, and the closure has been met with real sadness throughout the greyhound racing community. Euro Property Investments will be demolishing the stadium to replace it with 210 new houses. While crowds have decreased at Hall Green in recent years, … [Read more...]
Five Best Greyhound Tracks to Visit in 2017
Greyhound racing is a great opportunity to have a family day out, organise a social event with friends or simply have a little flutter on. There are 24 active registered stadiums in the UK, which are part of the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB). Here is a look at five of the best to visit this year. Belle Vue Belle Vue in Manchester has held greyhound racing in the UK since 1926. Today, it hosts action on a Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. If you like to go to horse … [Read more...]