Belmont Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium in Broomside Lane, Belmont, County Durham.
Origins The track was constructed on the south side of Broomside Lane and east of the cemetery in 1940.
Opening Greyhound racing started on Saturday 13 July 1940, serving as entertainment for the mining community from Broomside Colliery and the Carrville residents.
History The racing was independent (not affiliated to the National Greyhound Racing Club). Race distances included 290 yards and a totalisator was in operation. The stadium suffered temporary closures during the war. In 1954 the track was the inspiration for a 1954 film called The Gay Dog.
Closure The stadium continued to trade until 1969 before closing and being turned into housing.
Totalisator Returns
Year£1946 23,1811947 27,9931948 25,919
Year£1949 43,2501950 31,1611951 14,920
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