Dog handlers parade greyhounds during the final night of racing at Crayford Greyhound Stadium, south-east London.
Dog handlers parade greyhounds during the final night of racing at Crayford Greyhound Stadium, south-east London. Opened in 1937, the track was a mainstay of the greyhound racing circuit, surviving the sport’s decline to become one of the last remaining venues of its kind in the UK. After 86 years of sporting history it closed its doors for the final time on Sunday, 19th January 2025. The closure was attributed to declining attendance and a shortage of trainers, making continued operations financially unviable. Owner Entain announced in November 2024 that, despite exploring various options, it was no longer feasible to keep the track open. The decision reflects the broader decline of greyhound racing in the UK, a sport that once attracted millions of spectators annually.
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Dog handlers walk the dogs around the stadium

Dog handlers walk the dogs around the stadium

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Spectators scan the racing programme

Spectators scan the racing programme

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An aerial view of greyhounds racing during the final night of racing at Crayford Greyhound Stadium, south-east London.

An aerial view of greyhounds racing

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Spectators watch the track during the final night of racing

Spectators celebrate during the final night of racing

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A spectator  outside the stadium

A spectator  outside the stadium

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Spectators react as they watch the racing

Spectators react as they watch the racing

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Aerial views of the stadium ahead of the final night of racing at Crayford Greyhound Stadium

Aerial views of the stadium ahead of the final night of racing at Crayford Greyhound Stadium

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Spectators watch greyhounds clearing hurdles

Spectators watch greyhounds clearing hurdles

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Staff members pose with greyhounds at the podium

Staff members pose with greyhounds at the podium

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A spectator smokes a cigarette ​

A spectator smokes a cigarette 

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Bookmakers take bets

Bookmakers take bets

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Spectators in the bar

Spectators in the bar

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Spectators place bets on a bin

Spectators place bets on a bin

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Racegoers watch the track

Racegoers watch the track

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Greyhounds racing

Greyhounds racing

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Bookmakers write the greyhounds name on the board

Bookmakers write the greyhounds name on the board

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Two spectators scan the racing programme

Two spectators scan the racing programme

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A spectator collects his winnings from a bookmaker

A spectator collects his winnings from a bookmaker

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Spectators place bets

Spectators place bets 

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Spectators watch greyhounds racing

Spectators watch greyhounds racing

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A spectator in the stadium

A spectator in the stadium 

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A staff member interacts with a greyhound at the podium

A staff member interacts with a greyhound at the podium

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Greyhounds racing

Greyhounds racing 

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A spectator has his head on the table in the bar during the final night of racing

A spectator has his head on the table in the bar during the final night of racing

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Staff members get emotional after the last race

Staff members get emotional after the last race

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Crayford Race Manager Danny Rayment takes a final walk around the track ahead of the final night of racing

Crayford Race Manager Danny Rayment takes a final walk around the track ahead of the final night of racing

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Discarded betting slips

Discarded betting slips 

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Staff members get emotional on the track

Staff members get emotional on the track

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A dog handler interacts with a greyhound on the final night of racing at Crayford

A dog handler interacts with a greyhound on the final night of racing at Crayford

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