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Greyhound Racing
The Greyhound breed of dog is generally used in racing. The dogs chase an artificial lure/hare/rabbit on an enclosed course, similar to horse racing. The Greyhound track is a popular gambling venue.
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What to expect from a retired greyhound?
Asked by Wiki User
The greyhounds who have been spared from euthanasia are put into foster homes and are in need to be adopted by loving, caring families. My family has a retired racing greyhound, and he is the best dog I could have ever gotten! Racetracks should be shut down everywhere.
Which would win a race a greyhound or a horse?
Asked by Wiki User
The fastest horses have reached about 50mph, and greyhounds generally reach speeds of roughly 45mph. Of course, both species have individuals with higher or lower speeds, but generally evidence would lean toward the horse winning a race.
How many lengths can a greyhound run in 1 second?
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A greyhound, which can run almost 45 miles per hour for a limited time, can cover about 14 standard greyhound lengths in one second, or about .07 seconds per length. A standard greyhound length is considered to be right at four feet in length.
The better greyhounds will cover 5/16th of a mile (550 yards, 1650 feet) in about 30 seconds, or about 55 feet per second. This would correlate to the average greyhound span of a bit under four feet from nose to rump.
Why do greyhounds wear muzzle when racing?
Asked by Wiki User
No, greyhounds wear muzzles while racing because they have very thin skin and the competitive nature of a race may excite a dog and cause it to accidentally injure another dog.
Outside of races, some people put muzzles on their greyhounds while they're playing with other greyhounds for the same reason -- to prevent accidental injury of their thin skin.
Which States have Greyhound Racing?
Asked by Herb123
This site will get you started:
In the US, there are about 40 greyhound racing tracks operating in 12 different states. In England, there are approximately 32 greyhound racing stadiums.
* http://www.greyhoundracing.com/ This site has a list of States with tracks:
* http://www.gra-america.org/the_sport/racetracks.html
When did 8 trap greyhound racing stop in the UK?
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when did 8 trap greyhound racing stop in the uk
In greyhound racing which trap does a dog with a red jacket come from?
Asked by Wiki User
Hi,
In Greyhound Racing, the 'red jacket' is the colour of Trap 1. It is one of the few colours allocated to a trap that is consistent throughout greyhound racing in the UK, Ireland, Australia and the United States.
Where is the largest greyhound racing track in the world?
Asked by Wiki User
Greyhound's race on a track, chasing a inflatable hare.
The main greyhound racing countries are:
Australia Ireland Great Britain New Zealand United States Alabama Arizona Arkansas Connecticut Florida Iowa Kansas Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Texas West Virginia Wisconsin Colorado Oregon South Carolina
What age do you stop racing your greyhound?
Asked by Wiki User
around 5 years but if they still enjoy it carry on!!!
In Australia the majority of "champion" greyhounds will finish their racing careers well before the age of 4 years. Champion female greyhounds will probably go on to have puppies and champion males may go to stud. "Average" greyhounds (as long as they are injury free and as it says above, if they're still enjoying it) can carry on racing for as long as they want - there are a couple of greyhounds currently still racing at nearly 6 years of age!
You shouldn't really race them at all as its a cruel sport and they do not enjoy it themselves. I could say the same with horse racing.
If you won the trifecta what did you do and in what sport?
Asked by Wiki User
The trifecta is the pinnacle of achievements in betting on the horse races. In order to pull one of these off, the gambler must predict all three horses that will win in the correct order.
Who was Northern Dancer?
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Northern Dancer was a famous racehorse and many great racehorses are traced back to him. He was a Canadian-bred horse and lived from 1961 to 1990.
What is faster a race greyhound or a race horse?
Asked by Wiki User
over a distance of up to 400m to 500m a greyhound would be faster because it hit's full speed within 5m. A horse would be faster over a longer distance.
What is the term used for greyhounds try to catch in a race?
Asked by Wiki User
In greyhound racing, the dogs are chasing a lure.
When you buy a racing greyhound not a retired one does it live with you or the place where it races?
Asked by Wiki User
The dog will live at the trainer's kennels. It may race at several venues. You will need to pay kennel and training fees to have your dog properly trained by a licensed trainer.
Who is Kyle Jack?
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Kyle Jack was a very successful greyhound in the 1980's. Born in 1983 he won the Irish greyhound Derby in 1986
Does any one have any information about frank wright an English greyhound trainer for monmore green?
Asked by Wiki User
Yes, he's one of the best greyhound trainers in the country. I would only trust 3 or 4 trainers in the whole of the UK to get the best out of a dog and Frank is one of them.
I worked for frank many years ago, he and his wife work very hard to make sure the dogs are very well cared for. I have a lot of respect for him and his team. Its not an easy job.
How many Greyhound Tracks in England?
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British greyhound racing tracks: (Here are a few)
- Askern Greyhound Stadium - See "Meadow Court Stadium".
- Belle Vue Stadium
Belle Vue (Bellevue) holds a special place in the greyhound racing record books because the very first race round an oval track in Britain was staged there on July 24, 1926. Contact: Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium, Kirkmanshulme Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M18 7BA, UK.
Main Telephone numbers: Switchboard: 0870 840 7557, Reservations: 0870 840 7550, Sales Office: 0870 840 7527, Fax: 0870 840 7525.
- Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex BN3 7BZ
Reservations: 0345 023952, General Enquiries: (01273) 204601, Fax: (01273) 820763.
- Brough Park Dogs
A187 Fossway, Brough Park, Newcastle, UK. Tel: (0191) 265 8011.
- Catford Greyhounds
Catford Stadium, Catford Bridge, Adenmore Road, London, SE6 4RJ. Tel: switchboard (020) 8690 8000, Racing Office (020) 8690 2240, Fax (020) 8690 2433. Reservations: Tel. (020) 8944 5843, Fax (020) 8946 0713.
- Crayford
Stadium Way, Crayford, Kent. DA1 4HR. Tel: (01322) 557836, Email: information@crayford.com
The fully air conditioned arena has a capacity of 1200 and boasts a 216 seater restaurant, the exclusive Club Suite, 2 licenced bars, a fast food outlet and ample seating areas throughout.
- Doncaster Greyhound Stadium - See "Meadow Court Stadium".
- Great Yarmouth Stadium
Yarmouth Road, Caister on Sea, Great Yarmouth, NR30 5TE, UK. Situated on the main A149 Great Yarmouth to Caister road. Adjacent to the Heliport. Tel: (01493 ) 720343, Fax: (01493) 721200, Email: stadium@greater-yarmouth.co.UK
- Hall Green Stadium
Birmingham's premier venue for live greyhound racing and corporate entertainment. Hall Green Stadium, York Road, Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8LQ, UK. Phone: 0870 840 7400, Fax: 0870 840 7437, Racing office: (0121) 777 1181.
- Harlow Greyhound Racing Stadium
Roydon Road, Harlow, Essex CM19 5DY, UK. Tel: (01279) 426804.
- Henlow Greyhound and Dog racing Track
Henlow Racing, Bedford Road (A600), Henlow SG16 6EA, UK. Tel:(01462) 851850, Fax: (01462) 815593.
- Hull Greyhound Track
Website under construction.
Craven Park Stadium, Preston Road, Hull, HU9 5HE. Tel. (01482) 374 131, Email bulldogs@prenny.karoo.co.UK
- Kinsley Greyhound Stadium
96 Wakefield Rd. Kinsley, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF9 5EH, UK. Tel. (01977) 610946
An NGRC licensed Greyhound Track, situated near Pontefract, Yorkshire. (typos: kingsley, kingsly, kinsly).
- Meadow Court Stadium
Meadow Court Greyhound Stadium, Station Road, Stainforth, Nr Doncaster DN7 5HS, UK. Tel: (01302) 351639 / (01302) 351204, Fax: (01302) 351650, E-Mail: meadowcourt@greyhoundstadium.fsnet.co.UK
- Mildenhall Stadium
West Row, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 8QH, UK. Tel: (01638) 711777.
- Milton Keynes Greyhounds
Milton Keynes Stadium, H9 Groveway, Ashland, Milton Keynes, MK6 4AA. Tel. (01908) 670150. Part of GAMING INTERNATIONAL plc.
- Monmore Green Greyhound Track
Monmore Green Stadium, Sutherland Avenue, Monmore Green, Wolverhampton, WV2 2JJ. Tel. (01902) 452648, Fax (01902) 871164.
- Newcastle Greyhound Stadium Race Cards - See "Brough Park Dogs".
- Nottingham Greyhound Stadium
East Midland's premier greyhound track. The stadium is situated just two miles from the City Centre and only one mile from Nottingham Forest FC, Notts County FC and Trent Bridge Cricket Club. Colwick Park, Nottingham, NG2 4BE. Telephone: (0115) 910 3333.
- Owlerton Greyhound Racing
Located a few minutes' drive out of the city centre and just over the road from Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough ground, Owlerton Stadium is a recognised leader in greyhound racing. Contact: Owlerton Sports Stadium, Penistone Road, Sheffield, S6 2DE, UK. Tel. (0114) 234 3074, Fax (0114) 285 3600.
- Oxford Stadium
Oxford Greyhound Stadium, Sandy Lane, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 6LJ, UK. Tel: (01865) 778222, Fax: (01865) 771599, Reservation e-mail: Oxreserve@gralimited.co.UK, Racing Office e-mail: Oxraceoffice@gralimited.co.UK
- Pelaw Grange Greyhound Stadium
Independent dog racing track, with restaurant, gambling, and facilities for parties and hospitality. The greyhound racetrack is situated in the North East of England. Contact: Pelaw Grange, Drum Road, Chester-le-Street, Co. Durham, DH3 2AF, UK. Tel. (0191) 410 2141, (0191) 410 0567. Fax. (0191) 410 2235, Email: admin@pelawgrange.co.UK
- Perry Barr Greyhound Racing Stadium
Aldridge Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham B42 2ET, UK. Tel: (0121) 356 2324, (0121) 356 3734 (Restaurant), Fax: (0121) 356 8393.
- Peterbororough Greyhound Stadium
First Drove, Fengate, Peterborough PE1 5BJ, UK. Tel: (01733) 296930.
- Poole Greyhound Racing
Poole Stadium Greyhound Racing, Wimborne Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BP. Tel. (01202) 677449, Fax. (01202) 677980.
- Portsmouth Greyhound Stadium
Target Road, Portsmouth PO2 8QU, UK. Tel: (023) 9269 8000.
- Reading Greyhound Racing
Bennett Road, Smallmead, Reading RG2 0JL, UK. Tel: (0118) 986 3161.
- Romford Greyhound Stadium
Coral Romford Greyhound Stadium, London Road, Romford, Essex RM7 9DU. Reservations: (01708) 762345, General Enquiries: (01708) 762345, Fax: (01708) 744899.
- Rye House Greyhound Stadium
Rye Ho, Rye Rd, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire EN11 0EH, UK. Tel: (01992) 469000.
- Shawfield Greyhound Racing
Shawfield Stadium, Rutherglen Road, Glasgow G73, UK. Tel: (0141) 647-4121.
- Sheffield Greyhound Stadium - See "Owlerton Greyhound Racing".
- Sittingbourne Greyhound Racing Track
Central Park Stadium, Church Road, Eurolink, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 3SB. Tel. (01795) 475547, Fax. (01795) 430337, Email mail@sittingbournegreyhounds.co.UK
- Smallmead Greyhound Racing - See "Reading Greyhound Racing".
- Stainforth Greyhound - See "Meadow Court Stadium".
- Sunderland Dogs
Regal Sunderland Stadium, Newcastle Road, Sunderland SR5 1RP, UK. Telephone: (0191) 536 7250, Fax: (0191) 519 1151, E-mail: enquiries@sunderlanddogs.com
- Swindon Greyhounds
Abbey Stadium, Lady Lane, Blunsdon, Wiltshire, SN25 4DN, Tel. (01793) 721253.
Racing news, booking and ticketing information site.
- Walthamstow Greyhound Stadium
Chingford Road, London, UK. General Enquiries Tel: (020) 8498 3300.
Other Telephone Numbers: Restaurant Bookings (020) 8498 3333, Racing Office (020) 8498 3311, Press Office (020) 8498 3306. Email: cwebb@wsgreyhound.co.UK
- Wimbledon Stadium
Plough Lane, Wimbledon, London SW17 0BL, Tel: (020) 8946 8000, Fax: (020) 8946 0713.
Racing Every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday. Stadium opens 6.30 pm. Racing starts 7.30pm - Last race approx 10.30. Parking for up to 750 cars.
- Yarmouth Stadium - See "Great Yarmouth Stadium".
- http://www.ildado.com/dog_racing_tracks_uk.HTML
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Race track for greyhounds is how long?
Asked by Wiki User
Greyhound tracks in the United States are uniformly a quarter of a mile in circumverance.
The most common race distance is 5/16 mile. This starts down in a chute that extends beyond the start of the home stretch.
The next most common distance is 3/8 (6/16th) of a mile. This starts near the far turn on the backstretch.
Other common distances are 7/16th and 3/16th, both of which start near the head of the backstretch.
Rarely, a 9/16 distance race is run, sometimes known as a "Super Marathon". It begins in the same place as the 5/16 race does, and the greyhounds make two full circuits.
