Auchinleck Greyhound Stadium
Greyhound racing venue in Auchinleck, Scotland
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Auchinleck Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in East Ayrshire.
LocationPennylands Road, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire
Coordinates55°28′17.2″N 4°18′08.2″W
Opened1930?
Closed2003
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| Location | Pennylands Road, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 55°28′17.2″N 4°18′08.2″W |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 1930? |
| Closed | 2003 |
History
The greyhound stadium in Auchinleck was located south of Mauchline Road and north of Barony Road in Auchinleck, East of Ayr.[1] The track was a popular independent (unlicensed) track for over 70 years and had a 365-yard circumference and a 100 yards run to the first bend with the main distances being 264, 410 and 610 yards.[2] The major race was the Autumn Auchinleck Derby and the track was the birthplace of famous Scottish bookmaker Fearless Freddie Williams[3] who had his first pitch there.[4]
Closure
The stadium closed in 2003 and was sold for redevelopment in 2006.