track closed overnight without warning, when it was announced the previous day's race meeting had been the last. Trainers John Simpson, Tony Taylor, Maxine Locke and John Walsh moved to Wimbledon, Keston based Steve Gammon left for Crayford, Sonja Spiers and Kevin Connor went to Sittingbourne and Mark Lavender switched to Portsmouth. Racing Manager Derek Hope was able to take up the same position at Wimbledon soon after because Simon Harris had left for Coventry Stadium bookmaker John Humphreys who had stood in the main ring since 1966 and sponsored the Gold Collar for 18 years, retired. Speedway In 1934 several speedway meetings were held on a track constructed inside the dog track. In 1949 permission was sought to operate speedway from the stadium again but permission was refused. Not to be confused with The Mount stadium, another stadium in Catford. Redevelopment The local amateur football side, Catford Wanderers, were mooted to move into the stadium, though this dream was never realised. The stadium has since caught on fire and was subsequently demolished, along with the iconic tote board. The site has been redeveloped for housing by Barratt Homes as "Catford Green". Competitions Gold Collar (an original classic competition) Greenwich Cup Scurry Gold Cup (an original classic competition) Cesarewitch (an original classic competition) Cobb Marathon Bowl Ben Truman Stakes (1962-67 New Cross), (1969–70 Charlton), (1971-87 Catford) Track records Pre-metric Post-metric External links Pictures at Derelict London More Pictures Catford Greyhound Racing History References Defunct greyhound racing venues in the United Kingdom Sport in the London Borough of Lewisham Defunct speedway venues in England Defunct sports venues in London Catford Sports venues completed in 1932 Defunct greyhound racing venues in London Greyhound racing in London Demolished sports venues in the United Kingdom