I was at the last meeting @ Harringay, the stadium was packed to the rafters with the faithful paying their last respects, it was a bit like a wake really thinking about it now.

It was September 1987 and had been going for 50 years.
After the last race many of the punters did a lap of honour, it was rather moving I must say.

After todays results.. I wouldn’t mind being drawn rails for the lap of honour

Ricky got chance in marathon tonight
On last week it held rose ?
Why not tonight ? Ok price based on that run last week
Obviously, it needs a front off

That unbelievable run like it ain’t seen the place only got beat **** all
Worse than Tilly getting beat

unlucky to tap the rear of maleficent at the fourth....cost her the rails.....winner has won over ten bends so wrong dog in front.....was a good call and stayed OK....

Unkind words
With ivy in them lol biten me on ass

If the last meeting is definitely this Sunday 19th then I'm going to go and say goodbye to the track in person.

So anyone else on here also going then see you there.

Okay Winja, thanks for that.

I have booked a table in the restaurant anyway for the meeting so will go regardless now. The lady who took my payment couldn't say for certain and, as you correctly said, a definitive final decision has not yet been made.

Official Statement.....Sunday will be the last meeting.....

We are saddened to announce the permanent closure of the Crayford greyhound track, our last racing day will be Sunday 19th January 2025, with the track formally ceasing operations as of Tuesday 21st January 2025.

Booking for the remaining fixture dates up until and including Sunday 19th January, remain open and can be booked via the website or contacting the track office directly on 01322 557836. If you have booked for a meeting after Sunday 19th January, your ticket will be refunded as soon as possible.

We have explored various avenues to avoid this outcome, but ultimately, it is no longer viable for us to continue operating the site. Ladbrokes have a long history in greyhound racing, helping to build and open the Crayford venue in 1986 so the decision has not been taken lightly.

All impacted colleagues have gone through a two-stage consultation process informing them of the closure of the track, with a view to relocate colleagues at alternative locations within the business or support them with their onward journeys.

We will also continue to support all trainers impacted by the decision and hope that many of them will continue to race their dogs at other UK greyhound tracks. We remain committed to the highest levels of animal welfare. As such, every affected greyhound will be cared for through an enhanced investment and rehoming strategy.

We will continue to fulfil the current fixture schedule at our remaining tracks at Romford, Hove & Monmore.

Whilst we have taken every opportunity to contact all parties who are impacted by this decision, if you have any queries, please contact our Retail Customer Care Team (open 7 days a week 8:30 to 21:30 Mon to Sat and 10:30 to 21:30 Sundays) on 0800 022 3454.

We would like to thank all those colleagues, trainers and customers who, through their support and dedication to greyhound racing, made Crayford the track it was for the past 30+ years, and we wish them all the best for the future.

How can a track that has a media rights deal for 4 meetings a week and not so long ago 5 not be viable?
My only venture into live racing these days is to Swindon for all 4 rounds of the Produce and probably about 4 other meetings a year. There are occasions despite all meetings being free admission / race card that I feel like the only person there who is not an owner, trainer or track / kennel staff. Paying customers have become  bonus not a necessity
Entain want to have their cake and eat it and you cannot help feel that Crayford's current schedule was designed to create a reason for closure. It is surely a case of the land having greater value for other use than not being viable to operate. In addition do Entain's off course betting figures show Crayford to be less profitable than other tracks? We certainly have some good judges of Crayford on here. Finally we are dealing with a business whose profits cannot stretch to replacing the hurdles at Hove!
Moving on it is disappointing the statement contained no reference to relocate the Cat Ones. Surely the GBGB should now ask tracks to tender especially for the hurdles. I don't suppose close followers of any other track have seen Ricky's runners appearing on any trial sheets?

Final card starts and ends with five dog races.....another five runner in race 9.....unbelievable to be honest but good to go out with an A1 and nice to see ballymac bingo get his three in a row trophy race....no problem for me having an A7 on the last night......

Last meeting last bet is same as last week
Have good send off who going

Fats nap in 2 in that race I think  slip, already been punted off the board ,have a good night tell Catford i said hello

I will Case, yes the 2 dog is my pick as well as Fattie.

Sad night then and even less proper distance races to watch now.

Price that 12 after last week ffs

3 dog no look 1/2

Going miss this place special dog track over years
Suffolk downs was getting into open there fire took it away ffs
Harlow love place when they run opens
Regular that’s stop
Romford piss now rubbish

Small 3 if gets away

feel sick watching cray tonight