The bowl-shaped stadium at Catford in London was opened for racing on July 30, 1932. It was originally owned by the Sutton family but became part of the GRA group of tracks in the late sixties. The venue was the subject of investment by GRA in the late eighties and early nineties, the focal point of which was the main grandstand. Major Open Events at the Catford track include the E. Coomes Greenwich Cup in April, the Scurry Cup in June, the William Hill Gold Collar in September and the Boxing Day Marathon in Dec. RACE DAYS Monday, Thursday and Saturday evenings. Every Tuesday and Sunday afternoons. CAPACITYCrowd:4,810 Car: 200 DIRECTIONSBy Bus: Bus routes: 75, 108, 124, 160, 171, 181,185, 202, 306 all pass within a few minutes walk to the stadium. By Rail: The stadium is very close to Catford and Catford Bridge stations. Both are served by Connex South Eastern and Thameslink. By Car: Situated adjacent to South Circular Road (A205) between Catford and Catford Bridge. Track is sign-posted. Catford Stadium Adenmore Road London SE6 4RJ Track circumference333 metres Hare type:Outside Swaffham type McGee Distance raced: 222, 385, 385H, 555, 718, 888 metres Run to first bend: 75 metres (385m) 80 metres (555m) |