Thornton Stadium


Thornton Stadium is a greyhound racing track in Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. The track is independent and is therefore not regulated by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain. Racing takes place on most Saturdays at 7.30pm.

Location

the stadium is between Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes is the village of Thornton and Thornton Stadium is located on a road known as Ore Mill off Main Street and is situated near the A92.

History

The first race was held on 29 May 1936 and the circuit is described as a good galloping track. Races are held over 100, 300, 500 and 680 metres.
It is one of only three independent tracks remaining today with racing taking place on most Saturdays at 7.30pm.

Track records

Current
YardsGreyhoundTimeDate
100Tralee6.0725 August 2012
300Fire16.113 May 2008
500 Balamory27.103 July 2004
500Easy Blue27.103 May 2008
680Lucy38.9821 April 2007
680Morgan38.982 May 2009