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Hove, East Sussex · United Kingdom — Premier track. Features: 515mm. Race days: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evenings.
The Coral Brighton & Hove Stadium is one of Britain's most famous greyhound venues, a sporting institution since 1928 that was home to Ballyregan Bob during his world-record 32 consecutive wins. It stages top-class open racing including the Sussex Cup and remains a jewel of southern British greyhound racing.
History of Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium stands as one of the most respected greyhound racing venues in southern Britain, located in Hove, East Sussex. Operating continuously since 1928, this ground has grown from a local meeting spot into a national sporting institution, embedded in the fabric of UK greyhound racing for nearly a century. It holds a rare legendary status few tracks can match.
This premier venue delivers consistent top-tier racing across its regular weekly schedule. It is famous as the home track for Ballyregan Bob during his historic 32 consecutive victory run, a record that still stands across global greyhound racing. Its signature feature event, the Sussex Cup, draws leading dogs and trainers from right across the country every season.
For modern punters and fans, Hove remains a benchmark for quality open racing. It sits as a cornerstone of the southern UK racing calendar, providing reliable, well-regulated fields week in week out. Punters return here not just for nostalgia, but for the consistent standard of racing and transparent form lines that make every meeting worth following.
The Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium circuit
Brighton & Hove runs on a well-maintained sand surface, with the 515 metre feature trip recognised as one of the fairest middle distance tests in British greyhound racing. As a premier classified track, it is graded and prepared to consistent standards every meeting, with racing conducted exclusively under floodlights.
The circuit layout rewards balanced pace rather than raw early speed alone. Dogs that can hold their line through the opening bend and sustain run through the back straight regularly outperform one-paced early leaders here. Even small variations in track condition will show clearly in finishing order over this distance.
Punting notes
Hove's 515-metre feature trip is a genuine test for middle-distance dogs. Coastal wind can affect run times, so note conditions when comparing sectionals across meetings. Open-race class drops from here to provincial tracks are often profitable angles.
More punting angles at Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium
Early bend position is critical at Hove, with inside boxes holding a clear statistical advantage across all grades. Tempo usually settles quickly after the first turn, so dogs that can track comfortably just off the lead will often pick off tiring front runners late in the run. Form lines from neighbouring southern premier tracks translate far more reliably here than provincial form.
Highlights
- Home of Ballyregan Bob's 32-race win streak
- Sussex Cup and premier open racing
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Frequently asked questions
What days does Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium race?
Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium in Hove typically races on tuesday, thursday and saturday evenings. 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 Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium?
Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium's feature races are run over 515mm. The venue is a premier track with a sand surface and regular night racing under lights.
Where can I see Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium greyhound results?
You can browse the Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium 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 Hove?
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What days does Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium hold race meetings?
Regular greyhound racing is run at Hove every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday evening. All scheduled meetings are full graded cards, with regular open race events added to the weekly schedule throughout the year. Special feature race days are normally held on existing regular meeting dates.
What is the main feature race hosted at Brighton & Hove?
The Sussex Cup is the track's signature annual feature event, attracting top class open race greyhounds from across the United Kingdom. This race is run over the track's famous 515 metre feature distance, and is one of the most prestigious middle distance prizes in southern Britain.
Does Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium run night racing?
Yes, every official race meeting at Brighton & Hove is held as a night meeting under floodlights. This has been standard practice at the venue for decades, with all races scheduled after dusk for optimum viewing conditions for both on-course spectators and off-course punters.
What historical record is this track famous for?
Brighton & Hove is the home track where champion greyhound Ballyregan Bob recorded his world record 32 consecutive race wins. This unbeaten streak remains one of the most famous achievements in the entire history of global greyhound racing, and secured the track's legendary status.