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Category 1 · Brighton & Hove Stadium · United Kingdom · 515m · Summer
About the Sussex Cup
The Sussex Cup is the flagship open competition at Brighton & Hove Stadium, a Category 1 over 515 metres that anchors the south coast summer calendar. Hove's proud history — the stadium hosted Ballyregan Bob's world-record 32nd consecutive win in 1986 — gives the race a special place in British greyhound lore.
How to punt the Sussex Cup
Hove's 515-metre trip is a genuine middle-distance test, and the Sussex Cup attracts serious open-class sprinters each summer. Coastal wind makes sectional times at Hove meeting-specific — compare like with like across the same fixture before upgrading a performance. Southern open form from Hove transfers well to Romford and Central Park features.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is the Sussex Cup run?
The Sussex Cup is a Category 1 race staged over 515 metres at Brighton & Hove Stadium each summer.
What is Brighton & Hove famous for in greyhound racing?
Hove is famous as the home of Ballyregan Bob, who set the world record of 32 consecutive wins at the stadium in December 1986, and for the Sussex Cup.