GBGB LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER NATIONAL GREYHOUND WEEK 

~ Tracks up and down the country will celebrate British greyhound racing between 28 August and 3 September ~ 

The Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has today announced details of the inaugural National Greyhound Week (NGW) which will showcase the joy and excitement of greyhound racing. 

Taking place between 28 August and 3 September 2023, the week will be dedicated to celebrating British greyhound racing – from the canine athletes at the heart of the sport to its people, fans and partners.

Taking in the August Bank Holiday weekend, NGW will feature a week-long roadshow of events across the country, underpinned by this summer’s Owners’ Bonus Series (OBS).  Along with the week’s dedicated series of races, each track will be engaging in their own way – showcasing the breadth and variety of stadia up and down the country.

Many of the NGW/OBS races will naturally coincide with coverage on RPGTV and Sky Racing, ensuring fans can catch some of the action from their own homes.  NGW is also expected to draw crowds – current and new – to the track to enjoy the special atmosphere of a race night in person.

Following the successful English Greyhound Derby, which saw thousands flock to Towcester Racecourse earlier this month for the jewel in the open racing calendar, NGW is an opportunity to unite and celebrate the sport, at all levels, in one national event across Great Britain.

Scott Harvey, Racing Operations Executive for GBGB, said: “National Greyhound Week is all about celebrating our sport – the greyhounds and the people that contribute to its enduring appeal and popularity.  We hope that NGW will become an annual fixture in British greyhound racing and we are pleased to be launching this year with an exciting set of races and events.  We look forward to seeing tracks, trainers, owners and fans engage with NGW.”

The racing schedule for National Greyhound Week is below: 

SUFFOLK DOWNS (AM) – Monday 28^th August 

MONMORE (PM) – Monday 28^th August 

OXFORD (PM) – Tuesday 29^th August 

SHEFFIELD (EVE) – Tuesday 29^th August 

CRAYFORD (EVE) – Tuesday 29th August 

TOWCESTER (EVE) – Tuesday 29^th August 

CENTRAL PARK (EVE) – Wednesday 30^th August 

YARMOUTH (EVE) – Wednesday 30^th August 

PERRY BARR (EVE) – Thursday 31^st August 

NEWCASTLE (EVE) – Thursday 31^st August 

SUNDERLAND (EVE) – Friday 1^st September 

NOTTINGHAM (EVE) – Friday 1^st September 

SWINDON (AM) – Saturday 2^nd September 

ROMFORD (EVE) – Saturday 2^nd September 

HOVE (EVE) – Saturday 2^nd September 

HARLOW (AM) – Sunday 3^rd September 

DONCASTER (PM) – Sunday 3^rd September 

PELAW GRANGE (PM) – Sunday 3^rd September 

HENLOW (EVE) – Sunday 3^rd September 

KINSLEY (EVE) – Sunday 3rd September