The Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium will see its last night of action on Saturday, ending the dog track’s 89-year history
Tickets for the race on Saturday March 25 are just £7, and will be the last night of racing as it due to be demolished to be the site for the new AFC Wimbledon ground
AFTER 89 years, the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium will see its last night of racing on Saturday as the site is set to be demolished.
The last greyhound track in London will see no more memories, but will be paving the way for new ones to be created as the site will be used as the location for AFC Wimbledon's new football ground.
An estimated 2,000 will be in attendance to witness the last night of action, where racegoers will be treated to a three-course meal.
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The dog track has hosted the English Greyhound Derby every year since 1985 after the closure of White City - the most prestigious race in the British calendar.
The winner in 2017 (now being held in Towcester) will win £175,000, making it the richest greyhound race in the world.
Greyhound racing came to Britain in around 1926, and the Wimbledon Stadium hosted their first night of action on May 19 1928, with the first race being won by 'Ballindura,' trained by Harry Leader.