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Albion Park Greyhound Racing

Brisbane QLD, QLD · Australia — Metropolitan track. Features: 520mm. Race days: Thursday nights (check current program).

No longer racing: Albion Park hosted its final greyhound meeting in early 2025, closing after more than four decades as Brisbane's greyhound headquarters. The track record of 29.35 by Jay Is Jay over 520m will stand forever. Queensland's premier greyhound racing — including the Brisbane Cup, Gold Cup and Galaxy — has moved to the new The Q venue at Purga (Ipswich), which opened on 4 April 2025.

Albion Park is Queensland greyhound racing's headquarters, located beside the Albion Park Raceway in inner Brisbane. Under lights it stages the state's richest programs, and the 520m trip has decided many of the sport's most famous Queensland contests.

History of Albion Park

Albion Park was the undisputed headquarters for greyhound racing in Queensland, operating out of inner Brisbane alongside the neighbouring harness raceway for decades. For generations of Queensland punters, trainers and greyhound connections, this metropolitan venue was the beating heart of the code north of the border. It hosted every tier of competition from maiden heats right through to elite group grade contests, building a legacy stitched deep into Australian greyhound racing culture.

Run under bright floodlights on Thursday evenings, Albion Park built a national reputation for fair, competitive racing right up until operations ceased. The famous 520 metre trip became the benchmark distance for Queensland greyhounds, playing host annually to the Group 1 Brisbane Cup, Queensland Derby and the much-loved Battle of the Bush series. These events regularly drew the best dogs from across the country, making Albion Park meeting nights unmissable for punters nationwide.

While greyhound racing no longer takes place at the venue, Albion Park remains one of the most fondly remembered metropolitan tracks in Australian racing history. Its form lines are still referenced by pedigree analysts and long term punters, with many all-time great champions having recorded career defining wins here. For anyone that followed the code through the late 20th and early 21st centuries, this track holds a permanent place in the story of Queensland sport.

The Albion Park circuit

Albion Park was a sand surfaced metropolitan circuit, with the 520 metre trip established as the track's signature and most frequently run distance. The layout featured sweeping, well banked turns that rewarded balance and rhythm over raw early pace, with enough straight run home length to allow backmarkers to run down leaders in the final stages.

All racing was conducted exclusively under lights at night, with consistent track preparation producing reliable, fair going for most of the venue's operating life. Unlike tighter provincial layouts, runners had room to move through the field without suffering severe interference if they missed the jump cleanly.

Punting notes

Albion Park rewards strong, balanced dogs that handle the turns at speed — it is not a pure leader's track. Mid-race sectionals matter enormously here; dogs that can sustain speed between the 300m and 450m marks win their share.

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Early rail position was rarely decisive over the 520m trip at Albion Park. Fields typically settled into a steady even tempo through the first turn, with genuine staying dogs regularly making up multiple lengths once the field straightened for the run home. Form carried across reliably from other east coast metropolitan tracks far better here than at most Queensland provincial venues.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Albion Park still racing?

Albion Park hosted its final greyhound meeting in early 2025, closing after more than four decades as Brisbane's greyhound headquarters. The track record of 29.35 by Jay Is Jay over 520m will stand forever. Queensland's premier greyhound racing — including the Brisbane Cup, Gold Cup and Galaxy — has moved to the new The Q venue at Purga (Ipswich), which opened on 4 April 2025.

What days does Albion Park race?

Albion Park in Brisbane QLD typically races on thursday nights (check current program). Programs can change around feature meetings and public holidays, so check the official racing calendar close to race day.

What is the main race distance at Albion Park?

Albion Park's feature races are run over 520mm. The venue is a metropolitan track with a sand surface and regular night racing under lights.

Where can I see Albion Park greyhound results?

You can browse the Albion Park results page on this site, which links through to the track profile with race days, distances and punting notes. Results are published only when verified against official stewards' results.

Where can I bet on greyhound racing from Brisbane QLD?

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When did Albion Park stop holding greyhound racing?

Albion Park ceased operating as a greyhound racing venue after concluding its final scheduled race programs. For many decades it stood as Queensland's premier metropolitan track, before operations were formally wound up. No active racing is conducted at the venue today.

What day did Albion Park run greyhound meetings?

For almost all of its operating history, regular metropolitan greyhound racing cards were held every Thursday night at Albion Park. Punters would attend on course or follow the broadcasts for the weekly graded and feature race program.

What was the biggest feature race at Albion Park?

The Group 1 Brisbane Cup was the headline event at Albion Park, and stood as the richest and most prestigious greyhound race staged in Queensland. The track also hosted the annual Queensland Derby and Battle of the Bush series each season.

What racing surface did Albion Park use?

Albion Park had a full sand racing surface for the entire period it hosted greyhound racing. Track ground staff worked consistently to maintain even, safe going, with the sand surface producing consistent and predictable racing conditions week to week.