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Kinsley Greyhounds Stadium Facilities

Despite being a historic venue, Kinsley has all the modern facilities that you would expect at a greyhound stadium. This is mainly due to a major refurbishment programme that took place in 1985 when John Curran and Keith Murrell took over the running of the track and invested heavily in the stadium.

One of the best ways to watch the Kinsley greyhounds racing is over a meal in the 160 capacity Jubilee restaurant. While the action is on, top-class waiter service is provided, and the table is yours for the duration of the meet, so it is highly recommended to pre-book a table to avoid disappointment.

The quality of the food is good, and the variety of the menu from the snack bar and the Jubilee restaurant has to be seen to be believed. 10 dishes can be ordered from the snack bar and include old favourites such as steak pie with chips, shepherd’s pie with chips and chicken leg with fries, to more unusual dishes (for a greyhound stadium) such as spare ribs with chips, chinese chicken with rice and three types of curries.

The bistro menu is just as varied with lots to choose from. We have steadily been making our way through the whole list, but so far, the full rack of ribs, deep pan pizza, scampi, lasagne and the salmon are in the top 5, but this could change after our next visit. A bonus is the 20% off if you order a starter and main course, the Yorkshire puddings and onion gravy get the vote on that combo.

One word of warning is that the venue doesn’t have a cash machine on site, and they do not offer cash-back, so bear this in mind for your betting.

Kinsley Greyhounds Track Events

Kinsley greyhound track holds four race meetings each week. On Tuesdays, the first race starts at 11:11 with the last race running at 13:59. On Fridays, the first race starts at 11:03 and the last one at 13:51. The course’s only evening racing takes place on Saturday with the first race starting at 19:33 and the last taking place at 22:35. The action on Sunday at Kinsley starts at 14:06 and the final race starts at 17:44.

The biggest race in Kinsley’s calendar is the Gymcrack race which features greyhounds over 15 months old but under two years of age. The event initially took place at Hackney Wick Stadium in 1994 but only lasted two years before it was cancelled. The race was re-introduced at Hall Green Stadium in 2000 before making a move to Kinsley in 2001. The 462m race has surged in popularity in recent times with Betfred taking over the sponsorship in 2011 from previous sponsors Skybet. Notable winners include Go Commando in 2015, Droopys Hope in 2012, Young Goldenin 2013, and Stay Loose in 2015. The first Irish trained dog took the 2017 event with Cometwopass trained by Peter Cronin.

The stadium’s future appears secure with the venue signing a deal with ARC (Arena Racing Company) in 2018 to host a Tuesday and Friday matinée meeting and a Sunday afternoon meeting.

Interesting Facts about the Stadium

Despite Kinsley greyhound stadium hosting events since 1939 and holding high profile events, it wasn’t until the year 2000 that owners John Curran and Keith Murrell applied for an NGRC licence, which was accepted at the first attempt. This meant that the course’s original distances raced of 100, 260, 330, 460 & 630 metres were changed to 275, 450, 485 and 656 metres.

Racecourse Information:
First Held:	1939	Kinsley Racecourse The view of the Kinsley track
Max. Race Distance:	844m
Surface:	Sand
Top Event:	Gymcrack
Average Temperature:	15.3°C
Grandstand Capacity:	1,000

The Kinsley management team, in partnership with the Trainers Association, have been at the forefront of a greyhound rehoming campaign for when the dogs can no longer race. They state that they make great pets and are surprisingly docile – a bit lazy too, but they are faithful companions! The work is in conjunction with Retired Greyhound Trust for Great Britain. The charity, whose famous patrons include Twiggy, Leona Lewis and Jilly Cooper, find suitable homes as well as ensuring the care and wellbeing of those dogs.

The Best Site for Kinsley Dog Racing

Watching Kinsley dog racing at this stadium feels different to any other of the tracks we have reviewed. Often the stadiums feel like a carbon copy of each other, but Kinsley has a unique feel to it. The great dining options make this a perfect location for team meetings or family get-togethers and the many promotions on offer also make it good value for money.

Punters at home can still enjoy the action due to Kinsley greyhound betting featuring at all our recommended bookmakers. Some bookies, William Hill, for example, give you the ability to watch not only Kinsley but also other venues direct to your phone, tablet or PC, so no matter where you are, you can always watch the action.