Thornton Stadium
Thornton Stadium is a greyhound racing track in Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The track is independent and is therefore not regulated by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Racing takes place on most Saturdays at 7.30pm.
| Location | Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland KY1 4DA |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 56°9′34″N 3°8′26″W |
| Opened | 1936 |
Location
the stadium is between Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes is the village of Thornton and Thornton Stadium is located on a road known as Ore Mill off Main Street and is situated near the A92.[1]
History
The first race was held on 29 May 1936 [2] and the circuit is described as a good galloping track.[3] Races are held over 100, 300, 500 and 680 metres (mainly handicaps).
It is one of only three independent (unaffiliated to a governing body) tracks remaining today with racing taking place on most Saturdays at 7.30pm.[4]
Track records
Current[4]
| Yards | Greyhound | Time | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 | Tralee | 6.07 | 25 August 2012 |
| 300 | Fire | 16.11 | 3 May 2008 |
| 500 | Balamory | 27.10 | 3 July 2004 |
| 500 | Easy Blue | 27.10 | 3 May 2008 |
| 680 | Lucy | 38.98 | 21 April 2007 |
| 680 | Morgan | 38.98 | 2 May 2009 |
References
- "OS Plan 1961-1962". old-maps.co.uk.
- Barnes, Julia (1988). Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. Ringpress Books. pp. 303–304. ISBN 0-948955-15-5.
- Furby, R (1968). Independent Greyhound Racing. New Dominion House. p. 83.
- "News". Thornton Greyhound Stadium.
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