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Crayford is saying goodbye to its greyhound stadium, the site of which has hosted dog racing events in southeast London for 90 years.
The racetrack, which was once a bustling social hub, has been part of the Dartford community (though it’s in the London borough of Bexley) since the 1930s. But due to fading attendance numbers, a lack of competitive race days, and a general shortage of trainer engagement, stadium owner Ladbrokes announced it would close the site later this month.
Originally built in 1932 and named the Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium, Crayford Stadium was sold to betting company Ladbrokes in 1984 and 15 of the ground’s 20 acres were sold to the supermarket Sainsbury’s. A new venue was built on the remaining five acres, opening in 1986.
Livestream and probably on Greyhound TV somewhere
Crayford is saying goodbye to its greyhound stadium, the site of which has hosted dog racing events in southeast London for 90 years.
The racetrack, which was once a bustling social hub, has been part of the Dartford community (though it’s in the London borough of Bexley) since the 1930s. But due to fading attendance numbers, a lack of competitive race days, and a general shortage of trainer engagement, stadium owner Ladbrokes announced it would close the site later this month.
Originally built in 1932 and named the Crayford & Bexleyheath Stadium, Crayford Stadium was sold to betting company Ladbrokes in 1984 and 15 of the ground’s 20 acres were sold to the supermarket Sainsbury’s. A new venue was built on the remaining five acres, opening in 1986.
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Yes I read it on the Greyhound Forum, thank you.
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I'm at the track saying my goodbye.
Lots of very happy memories to take with me though but it's a very sad day for the sport. |
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has your owner taken you Slippy?
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won the Derby from the coffin box.
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A friend and I drove to the track to watch Alpine Rocket in the late 80's. It was a very long drive from West London.
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I haven't been greyhound racing too many times but isn't it a bit too tight or is it better like that than long straights followed by tight bend eg. Sunderland ?
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crayford has highest injury % of all tracks howard
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long straights where they sort themselves out are best...or even better hcaps do this anyway
sweeping bends preferably but that adds up to a LONG 4 bend trip well prepared & maintained, well watered track, cambered bends also important |
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not running dogs with niggles common sense but with kennel strength pressure there are cripples running on bags every day
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Very sad news for all greyhound lovers...
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workrider, have you ever been to Tralee dogs?
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Yes several times when on holiday in Kerry..
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The writing was on the wall for Greyhound Racing once Bookmakers were allowed to buy the tracks !
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Agree Glasgow...
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decent track workrider? i have an ex-Tralee racer on my settee as we speak!
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Well done Swifty, its always nice to hear of ex racers being rehomed.
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Yes a fine track ,I trained a few myself but the Wife never allowed them in the house...
 ..They'd sleep for Ireland , beautiful animals and so gentle... |
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they are beautiful, and you can build up their stamina!
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I had several you couldn't...
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Ha ha! I don't mean on the track!
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Night and God bless off to bed golfing in the morning...
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Agree with Glasgow 1036 post ,hope you both have many happy times swifty
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