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Nestled in Byker on the Fossway in Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle Greyhound Stadium (formerly known as Brough Park) is one of Britain’s longstanding greyhound tracks. Its story stretches back almost a century, and though the sport has evolved, Newcastle has managed to retain a solid place in the UK racing calendar.

The racetrack was opened in 1928. The very first meeting at Brough Park was held on 23 June 1928, where a greyhound named Marvin won the inaugural race at odds of 3-1. Former name: Brough Park was the traditional name; later rebranded as Newcastle Stadium under the ownership of Arena Racing Company. It is located about two miles east of Newcastle city centre, in Byker. The stadium is owned (as of now) by the Arena Racing Company. Track circumference is 415 metres and races are held multiple times per week — Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

The stadium was renovated in 2003, refreshing many facilities. It has formerly hosted speedway as well, up until mid-2022. The capacity has varied, but Brough Park has been known historically for having a modest spectator capacity compared to larger southern tracks, reflecting its regional focus. The Laurels, a Classic competition in greyhound racing, was very briefly held at Newcastle after ARC acquired the track. The move underscored the track’s standing, even though the Laurels later moved away.

Newcastle Greyhound Stadium – Current Track Records:

290 metres – Freedom Whiskey stopped the clock at 16.60 seconds on 14 July 2021, setting the benchmark for the sharp sprint trip.
480 metres – The standard four-bend distance belongs to Droopys Shearer, who posted a blistering 27.90 seconds back on 1 July 2004.
640 metres – Cold As Ice produced a stunning 38.56 seconds run on 21 April 2021, a performance still unbeaten.
670 metres – Shellam Delano clocked 40.43 seconds on 16 September 2017, proving his strength over the extended four-bend course.
706 metres – Once again Shellam Delano holds sway, recording 42.79 seconds on 22 April 2017.
825 metres – The staying test record is held by Greenacre Lin, with a time of 50.44 seconds from 13 July 2004.
895 metres – The marathon distance belongs to Aayamzabella, who ran 55.81 seconds on 8 October 2013.

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Major Festivals at Newcastle
All England Cup, Northern Puppy Derby, Northern Flat

Racecourse Location
Fossway, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XJ, UK

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