The site chosen for racing was an area north east of the town known as the Pinnacles just off the Roydon Road and directly west of the football stadium.

The new stadium owner was Dave Barclay joint-owner of a successful building contractors business in the Essex area.

Despite offers from developers Barclay continues to invest into the track and has achieved some notable successes for Harlow Greyhound Stadium.

[5] Following the closure of Walthamstow Stadium in 2008 Chris Page arrived as General Manager with five trainers; John Coleman, Mark Wallis, Mick Puzey, Graham Sharp and Kelly Mullins.

Mark Wallis brought the ultimate prize to the track after winning the 2009 English Greyhound Derby with Kinda Ready.