Greyhound Dog Racing Tips.
Have you every had a bet on a greyhound race? No, well let me explain how it works.
BASICS OF GREYHOUND RACING
A greyhound race consists of a maximum of 8 greyhounds running around a an oval or circular track chasing a mechanical lure. The distances of the race can vary from 300 metres to over 700m. The winner of the race is the greyhound that crosses the finish line before the other greyhounds. If the lure is caught by the greyhounds the race is void. To start the race the greyhounds are placed in boxes (or traps) and the gates open once the mechanical lure passes the boxes.
Watching a greyhound race is one of the most exciting sports to watch with greyhounds reaching speeds of up to 70km/h. Unlike horse racing it is very easy to see the greyhound you have bet on as they wear distinctive vests which are determined by which box they start from.
HOW DO YOU BET ON GREYHOUND RACING
All the online corporate bookmakers offer markets for greyhound races in Australia as well as the local totalisor agencies. Just like horse racing you can put on a win or place bet on your chosen greyhound or you can pick a few in the various multiples available.
IS THERE A PATTERN
As the lure runs on the inside rail of the track the inside boxes generally have a better strike rate than the middle boxes. The outside box is also advantageous as you can avoid the traffic at the start of the race by running wide to the first turn. Dogs with extreme box speed that have an ability to find the early lead generally do very well as they can avoid the traffic on the first turn. Once a greyhound is able to have a clear run at the lure and they are not getting bumped by other dogs are very hard to run down. Obviously some greyhounds have the ability to run down leaders but the odds are in the greyhounds favour if it can find the early lead.
Greyhound Dog Racing.