Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium is certainly the most scenic of all greyhound stadia in the British Isles, the big, sweeping circuit is recognised by experts as being one of the fastest and safest tests of the racing greyhound.
The stadium boasts some of the most comfortable spectator amenities with restaurant and catering facilities second to none. It has fully computerised Totalisator and photo finish systems, video race replay, an easy to follow comprehensive colour racecard, guides to betting on the tote for newcomers, a children’s playground, free parking and easy access by public transport.
The stadium was also the home of Ballyregan Bob, who broke the world record for consecutive wins when he scored his 32nd successive victory on 9th December 1985.
Track Details
Track circumference – 455 metres.
Distance raced – 285, 475, 515, 695, 740, 970, 930 metres.
Run To First Bend – 105 metres (4 bends) 50 metres (6 bends)
Hare Type – Swaffham
Race Days – Thursday and Saturday evenings. Wednesday, Friday and Sunday afternoons.
Brighton & Hove Greyhound Track
Capacity – 2200
Address – Coral Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium, Nevill Road, Hove, East Sussex, BN3 7BZ
Telephone – 01273 204601
Travel Information
Railway Station – Hove Station (Victoria – Littlehampton main line service) taxi 5 minutes, or from Brighton Station, taxi 10 minutes.
Motorway Junction – M23 Jnct 11 17.1 miles (27.4 km)
By Road – From London, M23 to A23 roundabout with Q8 garage on the right. Take the road up the hill so garage remains on the right. At the top of the hill, go straight on at the roundabout, following signs for Hove. Take second turning on the left, stadium is 200 yards on the left.
Airport – Gatwick 21.2 miles (34.1 km)
Brighton & Hove Facilities
Catering Facilities – Restaurant.Two fast food grills. Five licensed bars
Snack facilities – Snacks available from fast food grills.
Restaurant Facilities – Restaurant (capacity 450) with A La Carte menu and chefs special menu.
Parking – 365 Cars
Admission – Weekdays £4.00, Saturday £6.00 (including racecard). Wednesday and Sunday afternoons free.
Brighton & Hove Major Open Events
Major Open Events – The Sussex Cup (515m), The Regency (515m), The Brighton Belle (515m), The Jimmy Jupp National Hurdle (515mH)