Where can I find greyhound racing history?
After you have located their track name, go to Greyhound-Data and use the “Dog-Search” feature. If all goes well, you can find their pedigree and race record. You may also be able to figure out what state your greyhound came from by researching the tracks that they raced.
What is a greyhound flapping track?
What is a Flapping Track? It is a greyhound track, that is not licensed, by the NGRC. Because of this, the racing is considerably ‘strokier’, and it attracts even more rogues and characters than even the usual tracks that are about!!
Why do greyhounds run anti clockwise?
We breed from dogs running anti clockwise so their progenies bones, muscles, and characters over generations of breeding will do the same. For this reason I believe changing the direction could only end one way and that would be injuries on top of injuries. Tony, The evolution theory may well have some relevance.
How many flapping tracks are there?
Today there are just 11. The tracks may be dwindling, but to those involved flapping remains an obsession and Highgate is at the centre of these dogmen’s lives.
How many laps should I run around a track?
Know Your Distances
| Common Distances on a Track | |
|---|---|
| Meters | Track Equivalent |
| 800 | Approximately a half-mile, is equal to 2 laps around the track |
| 1200 | Approximately three-quarters of a mile, or 3 laps around the track |
| 1600 | Approximately 1 mile, or four laps around the track |
Should I run clockwise or anticlockwise?
The human body is slightly heavier than the right because of the heart and when running anticlockwise, the body would tend to very slightly incline towards the left, which could be an advantage while running anticlockwise most people are right hand/leg dominant.
When was the last greyhound race at Cheltenham?
The Gloucester and Cheltenham greyhound Stadium was situated some 7 miles from Cheltenham and 3 miles from Gloucester. Its principal race was the Grand National of the West run over 500 yards, well supported by Open hurdles and Sprint races, but the race was last run in 1965.
Where is the greyhound racing track in Gloucestershire?
The Gloucester and Cheltenham Greyhound Racecourse. Longlevens Road. Gloucestershire. LOCATED———————————— The district of Longlevens lies three miles north east of Gloucester and seven miles west of Cheltenham.
Which is the best greyhound track in the UK?
When completed The Gloucester and Cheltenham Greyhound Stadium was described to be one of the best purpose built and most picturesque tracks in the country.
How big is the track at Gloucester Longlevens?
The Gloucester Longlevens track had a circumference of 432 yards with a short straight of just 66 yards, but had wide sweeping banked bends of 150 yards. The Gloucester and Cheltenham greyhound Stadium was situated some 7 miles from Cheltenham and 3 miles from Gloucester.