Kinsley Greyhound Stadium
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Kinsley greyhound stadium is the home to greyhound racing
in the North. It was voted 'Best NGRC greyhound stadium in the north' by the British Greyhound Racing Board for 2008.
Friday and Saturday evenings (through to night) also Sunday afternoons BAGS racing.
Track Circumference
385 metres
Hare Type
Outside Swaffham McGee
Distances
270m, 465m, 655m, 850m.
Track Records
Dine a-la-carte in the 'Jubilee Restaurant', which seats 100 covers every race night. There is also the corporate box, 'The Spycatcher Suite' which caters to 50 people.
Fast Food
Both the 'Jubilee Bistro' and the Kinsley buffet serve informal fast food or bar meals.
Greyhound racing in the United Kingdom
Greyhound racing is a popular sport in Great Britain with attendances at around 3.2 million at over 5,750 meetings, across 26 stadia in 2007 alone. There are 26 stadia in Britain, it is a Parimutuel betting tote system with on-course and off-course betting available, with a turnover of...
in the North. It was voted 'Best NGRC greyhound stadium in the north' by the British Greyhound Racing Board for 2008.
Track information
Race DaysFriday and Saturday evenings (through to night) also Sunday afternoons BAGS racing.
Track Circumference
385 metres
Hare Type
Outside Swaffham McGee
Distances
270m, 465m, 655m, 850m.
Track Records
| Distance | Greyhound | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270m | Ballyneale Cash | 16.05 sec | 08/07/2006 |
| 465m | Drumwood Rebel | 27.61 sec | 26/11/2005 |
| 655m | Wellers Pet | 40.26 sec | 06/09/2005 |
| 850m | Top Plan | 53.18 sec | 07/11/2004 |
Facilities
RestaurantDine a-la-carte in the 'Jubilee Restaurant', which seats 100 covers every race night. There is also the corporate box, 'The Spycatcher Suite' which caters to 50 people.
Fast Food
Both the 'Jubilee Bistro' and the Kinsley buffet serve informal fast food or bar meals.
Location
Kinsley Greyhound Stadium near Pontefract is situated south east of Wakefield, a few miles from the stately home and grounds of Nostell Priory.See also
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