Auchinleck Greyhound Stadium Explained

Auchinleck Greyhound Stadium
Location:Pennylands Road, Auchinleck, East Ayrshire
Coordinates:55.4714°N -4.3023°W
Opened:1930?
Closed:2003

Auchinleck Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in East Ayrshire.

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.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: OS Plan 1961. old-maps.co.uk.
  2. Book: Barnes, Julia. Daily Mirror Greyhound Fact File. 273. 1988. Ringpress Books. 0-948955-15-5.
  3. Web site: Never bet against Fearless Freddie Freddie. The Telegraph.
  4. Web site: Legendary bookie dies in his sleep. Daily Record.