
WELLINGTON GREYHOUND RACING CLUB
The Wellington Greyhound Racing Club has a proud history with the first non-tote racing meeting held at Hutt Park Raceway on Saturday 28 August 1976. The first race was won by Bluey & Curly for prize money of $25. While Hutt Park Raceway no longer exists the Club remains dedicated to greyhound racing. The Club conducts five race meetings of which one is run at Solway Park, Masterton and four at Hatrick Raceway, Wanganui.
CONTACT DETAILS
Chairman: Tony Valentic
Secretary: Joan Bates
PO Box 38 369, Wellington Mail Centre 5045
Phone: (04) 567 7038
A/H: (04) 567 2829
Fax: (04) 567 7039
Email: wtgngreyhounds@paradise.net.nz
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RACE DAYS
The club races on five occasions in the 2008-2009 season.
Nominations
Close with the NZGRA per On Track 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 distances applicable to tracks being raced on.
Trial Information
See applicable race day track.
Catering
See applicable race day track.
TRACK RECORDS - Hutt park raceway
| Distance | Greyhound | Time (Date) | Metres per second |
| 295 metres | Bossy Ace Homebush Brian Cruzmore Awesome Mystery |
16.61s (18/11/04) 16.61s (24/11/04) 16.61s (20/01/05) 16.61s (14/12/05) |
17.76 metres |
| 525 metres | Catch me Soon | 29.92 (15/01/04) | 17.55 metres |
| 758 metres | Thrilling Sam | 44.45 (19/04/05) | 17.05 metres |

