Greyhound racing is now a firmly established sport in the UK with greyhound racing tracks all over the UK, but racing was never the initial intention for the greyhound. The greyhound arrived in Europe nearly 3,500 years ago and from 1014, greyhounds were owned only by noblemen for hunting, following a ruling by King Canute. In the 1500’s Queen Elizabeth I abolished this rule and the greyhound was thereafter used for greyhound coursing (the pursuit of hares).

Greyhound coursing was appropriately named “the sport of Queens” and continued into the early 1900’s when greyhound coursing naturally progressed into greyhound racing for the purpose of betting large sums of money. The first ever greyhound racing event took place at Belle Vue Stadium, Manchester, which is still open to this very day.

These days greyhound racing attracts a huge following of serious betters as well as Hen, Stag and Birthday parties looking for a fun and unique night out. Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium is one of many greyhound stadiums that caters for groups with many party packages available.

The Top Dog experience is ideal for an informal works party, a guy or girl’s night out or that family and friends get together you have always been promising to organise. The ultimate package for trackside entertainment, this popular package includes admission into the greyhound stadium, a racecard per person, 2 x £3.00 drink vouchers, 4 x tote vouchers (2 x £2 Win Bets and 2 x £1 Jackpot Bets) and a £5.00 fast food voucher. We’re so confident you’ll want to come back for more – we’ve also included a free return voucher for you and three friends!

The Top Dog greyhound racing experience is available on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday nights for groups of 4 or more people. Hen parties, Stag parties, Birthday parties and office parties are all welcome.

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