Derby Lane Greyhound Track

Weaver, a lumber entrepreneur, sold the tract of land Derby Lane is sited on to a group of local businessmen, who constructed the track and held its grand inaugural race on January 3, 1925.

A small island of 5 palm trees on sand is in the middle of the lake, connected by a narrow bridge the short distance back to the mainly grassy infield.

Behind the winners circle there is a small warehouse type of building used for toteboard, lure, and gate electronic operations.

Originally named the Wonder Lure, it revolutionized oval track greyhound racing in 1937 - it was both reliable and kept the dogs interested in chasing it [4].

TV monitors displayed tote information, weights and post positions, races, results, replays, and photos.

The winner's circle was only used for major and stakes races, and weights and post positions were announced and filmed on track.

The most notable of tote areas being the one on track level, where the words DERBY LANE are spelled out in neon partnered with a greyhounds stride across the sign.

The track offers simulcast and pari-mutuel wagering on major dog and horse racing, when the participating tracks/ events live performance schedule is applicable.