Greyhound Dog Racing Tips.
Greyhound racing in Brighton
If you're looking for an evening of entertainment on your stag weekend why not consider a night of Greyhound racing for you and the guys? Greyhound racing is an exciting stag weekend activity that gets everyone involved even if you don't want to gamble. The atmosphere at the trackside is electric and just as exciting for spectators and punters alike. There are 27 greyhound racing stadiums in Britain and in 2007 alone 3.2 million had a night or day at the dogs showing just how popular it is. If you're looking for a location that has a great greyhound stadium as well as other attractive nightlife for a stag party then you and your stag party might well be interested in a night at the dogs in sunny Brighton.
Why greyhound racing?
Even if you're not into betting on the sport, the races are short and swift and with shorter distances ran than horse racing it makes each race very exciting. Changes in lead position can happen very quickly so even if your dog is leading, it all comes down to the final bend, stretch and nose over the winning line. Greyhound racing is a very sociable occasion and many venues also offer facilities for food and drink making it like a night out on the town with some added live action entertainment! Some venues even have full restaurants where you and your mates can sit, catch up and watch the races and even place your bets without having to get out of your seat!
The types of betting for greyhound racing
If you're thinking of having a flutter but haven't been before, most of the staff are happy to explain the betting rules to you, but here are a few of the main options to bear in mind:
1. Win - you can choose a dog to win the race outright
2. Forecast - pick the first two dogs to come in, in the correct order
3. Reverse forecast - you can choose two dogs to come first and second in any order
4. Trio - choose the first three dogs to come in, in the correct order
5. All ways Trio - choose the first three dogs to come in, in any order
Why Brighton?
As a seaside town 50 minutes south of London on the train, Brighton has always been a popular destination for people looking to get away at the weekend and have a good time. Brighton always attracts plenty of hen and stag parties because of its laid back "anything goes" atmosphere and its favourable weather in the summer time. It's easy to get to whether by train, car, or if you have friends who are really travelling far, then flights into Gatwick are relatively cheap and mean you are just 30 minutes away from the city centre.
Brighton Nightlife
Brighton is renowned as one of the top nights out in the UK, and one of the most popular destinations for a weekend away, particularly on a stag weekend. Late night venues are abundant throughout the town and from arriving at the station to meandering down to the seafront you'll have plenty of choice in terms of places to drink, dance and be entertained. Heading down Queens Road there is the Hope pub which is popular for live music and gets very busy at the weekend, head further into the town centre and you'll be hitting the bright lights and sounds of West Street, a popular spot for visiting party groups due to the concentration of well known pub chains such as Yates's, Wetherspoons and walkabout. If you're looking for a more pub feel to your evening drinking, head into the North Laine area, on Trafalgar Street alone you'll find some excellent boozers like The Great Eastern; a first class whiskey pub, and just opposite there The George, with live music on a Friday and a full vegetarian menu.
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