Gulf Greyhound Park
Gulf Greyhound Park, considered as the world's largest greyhound racing operation, opened on November 10, 1992. Since then, more than 10 million race fans have visited Gulf Greyhound Park and over $1.4 billion has been paid to winners.
Gulf Greyhound Park was built on 110 acres at a cost of more than $55 million. Its 4-level complex features 315,000 square feet of climate-controlled comfort. Each level offers a variety of dining and view options. The track seats 6,600 people with a total capacity of more than 14,000. Closed-circuit televisions are also available throughout the complex for monitoring the races.
Facility Capacity: 14,000 spectators
Kennel Accommodations: 16 kennels house sixty greyhounds each. Each kennel is equipped with hot water supplies, whirlpool, central heat, heat alarm and fire alarm systems, plus 24-hour security.
After nearly three decades as a cornerstone of the sport, Gulf Greyhound Park concluded operations on June 30, 2020, closing a remarkable chapter in greyhound racing history. Its final days coincided with the passage of statewide legislation in Texas that brought greyhound racing to an end, not only for the park but for the state as a whole.
The closure of Gulf Greyhound Park marked the conclusion of an era for a venue that once stood as the largest greyhound racing operation in the world, leaving behind a lasting legacy defined by innovation, scale, and its enduring impact on the sport.
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Getting to Gulf Greyhound Park
Gulf Greyhound Park is located at One block west of I-45 South at Exit 15, 30 miles south of Houston and 15 miles north of Galveston in La Marque, Texas, USA.
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Gulf Greyhound Park Track Records
| Distance (Yards) | Greyhound | Record Time | Estimated Speed (m/s) | Year Set | Record Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 550 | Need My Moneynow | 29.35 sec | 16.71 | 2015 | Fastest officially recorded 550-yard performance in track history |
| 550 | Seldom Told | 29.38 sec | 16.69 | 2015 | One of the closest challengers to the all-time 550-yard record |
| 550 | Cry Homer | 29.42 sec | 16.66 | 2004 | Long-standing benchmark before later records were established |
| 550 | Fiat Trickery | 29.84 sec | 16.44 | 2015 | Notable elite-level performance during the modern racing era |
| 550 | Sakkara Bowie | 29.63 sec | 16.53 | 2015 | One of the fastest sub-30-second runs at Gulf Greyhound Park |
| 550 | Atascocita Kosta | 29.91 sec | 16.43 | 2014 | High-quality performance during competitive peak seasons |
| 503 / 550 | Grace Land Blaze | 29.66 sec | 16.96 | 1996 | Recognized sprint-distance record from the park’s early years |
| 661 | Bob’s Leoti | 36.51 sec | 16.54 | 1992 | Fastest recorded time over the 661-yard distance |
| 770 | Gable Zoe | 43.16 sec | 16.31 | 2001 | Track record holder for extended-distance races |
GULF GREYHOUND TRACK FEATURES
- Track Material: sand
- Track Leangth: quarter-mile
- Race Length 5/16, 3/8, and 7/16
- Other Facilities: Eighteen kennels for sixty greyhounds each
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