CHRISTCHURCH GREYHOUND RACING CLUB


The largest Club in the country, the Christchurch Club's base (shared with Harness Racing) at Addington Raceway is an excellent facility for participants and enthusiasts alike and plays host of a number of the Code's galmour events such as the New Zealand Cup, the New Zealand Oaks, the Kingston Cup and the sport's new profile race, the Topgun.  Its is often said it takes a 'strong dog' to win at Addington. 

CONTACT DETAILS
Addington Raceway, Jack Hinton Drive, Christchurch
Chairman: Geoff McKenzie
Secretary: Tony Music
PO Box 9403, Addington
Phone: (03) 338 6145
A/H: (03) 338 0187
Fax: (03) 338 6148
Mobile: (027) 431 0117
Email: chch.greyhounds@xtra.co.nz
Website: www.christchurchgreyhounds.co.nz

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RACE DAYS
The club races on 75 occasions in the 2008-2009 season.

 

Nominations 
Close with GRNZ per OnTrack's publication race schedules.

 

KENNELLING TIMES
Kennels are open 60 to 120 minutes prior to the first race. Kennel times can vary depending on the length of race programs and the number of races being run so check with the club if in doubt.

 

Track Distances
Racing is conducted for all grades over 295m, 520m, 645m and 732m.

 

Trial Information
Wednesdays between 2.30pm and 4.30pm. Qualifying Trials are held on race days, usually prior to the first race. Bookings for qualifying trials are to be made with the Club Secretary by 5pm prior to race day.

 

Catering 
Catering for all race meetings is provided with a variety of both hot and cold takeaway food and drinks available. Additional catering can be arranged for groups if pre-arranged with the Club Secretary.

TRACK RECORDS

Distance	Greyhound	Time (Date)	Metres per second
295 metres	Another Gale	16.84 (2007)	17.5178
520 metres	Miss Koonawarra	29.78 (2008)	17.4614
645 metres	Groovy Eye	37.75 (2007)	17.0861
732 metres	Emulate	43.09 (2007)	16.9877