Dunstall Park prepares to host centenary celebrations
July 24 will see six races with a 1926 theme match sport's first meeting at Belle Vue
"Exciting racing in excellent facilities with greyhound welfare at its heart"
DUNSTALL PARK, greyhound racing's newest track, is turning the clock back 100 years as it prepares to host the sport’s centenary celebrations.
On July 24, 2026, the venue at Wolverhampton Racecourse will be mark the 100th anniversary of greyhound racing by holding a six-race card – mirroring Britain’s first-ever race meeting held at Belle Vue on July 24, 1926.
Races will be held across four different distances, allowing the event to showcase all the talent which the sport has to offer, with prize-money set at £1,926 for the winner of each race and £192.60 to the other runners in each contest.
The racecard is as follows:
Race One: 480m Puppy (sponsored by Arena Racing Company)
Race Two: 660m (sponsored by Entain)
Race Three: 270m (sponsored by Racecourse Promoters Association)
Race Four: 480m British Bred (sponsored by SIS)
Race Five: 925m (sponsored by JenningsBet)
Race Six: 480m (sponsored by Premier Greyhound Racing)
Spectators will be served a three-course meal, with 1920s themed entertainment throughout the night.
Mark Moisley, the GBGB's commercial director, said: “We are looking forward to the upcoming centenary celebrations at Dunstall Park, which will be a fantastic opportunity to showcase the talent of our greyhounds and their trainers.
“As well as being a time to remember our sport over the last 100 years, in holding this event at our newest stadium we are getting a glimpse of what is to come for our sport over the next century – exciting racing in excellent facilities with greyhound welfare at its heart.
“Thank you to Dunstall Park for all the work which they are putting into hosting this important event, and to Entain, Premier Greyhound Racing, the Racecourse Promoters Association, Arena Racing Company, JenningsBet and Sports Information Services for sponsoring races on the night.”
Dave Baldwin, head of racing - greyhounds at Arc, said: "We are delighted to be hosting this unique race night at Dunstall Park, and look forward to welcoming guests for an exciting evening of racing to celebrate the sports centenary."
Tickets for the event will cost £75, covering a three-course meal, racecard and entertainment.
To purchase tickets, contact [email protected] or call 020 7822 0920
