TRACK
GRAFTON
Radius of turns: 57m 1st turn, 62m home turn
Racing Over: 350m, 450m & 660m
Racing surface: Loam
Established in 1913 as the Clarence River Coursing Club, the first meeting was held on the original site at Carrs Creek on the 7th May 1913.
The Club moved to the current site in 1933 and the first meeting was held on 1st April 1933. The first track in 1933 was a right handed track with only one distance (440 yards).
In 1937 the name was changed to the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club and has continued to conduct the July Racing Carnival annually in conjunction with the Clarence River Racing Club to this day.
On 10th August 1983 the Club was incorporated as the Grafton Greyhound Racing Club Limited.
In 2020, approval was granted for a new track and facilities to be built at Grafton, the $4.6 million project the largest ever undertaken by Greyhound Racing NSW.
A focus of the new track was the safety of the greyhounds, with the track built to the latest Design and Construction Minimum Standards with wider turn radius, improved track cambers and transitions and strategically placed starting positions to provide a safer transit for greyhounds.
The new track, which was opened in June 2021, has the latest technology in starting boxes, lighting, lure design, and timing system. The track has three racing distances: 350m, 450m and 660m.
GG CAFE
At GG Cafe, you can enjoy a first-class dining experience on race days, thanks to Scott Braund and the awesome team of the Aussie Hotel.
They offer a variety of specials, such as roasts, curries, burgers and chef-inspired dishes, as well as homemade cakes and slices. You are sure to find something that suits your palate.
If you have a special event and require something that is different to the race day menu Scott and his team are always there to help
PRETTY SHORT BAR
The Pretty Short Bar named after the local greyhound whose legendary status is only matched by its legendary trainer Mr Nothfield.
The bar is open every race day with a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages .
It also opens for any events that is booked through the club, give us call and we can assist in hosting your next event.
