Greyhound Dog Racing Tips.
A hen party is about fun, laughter and having a good time to wave goodbye to your single days as you embark on married life with your partner to be. It's a great time to get together the girls and let your hair down together. Choosing an evening activity on your hen night is important and there is plenty of choice out there from seeing a theatre show to a lovely sit down meal. If you're the kind of girl however, who likes a bit of adrenaline with their evening meal then going dog racing could be the perfect choice for you and the girls on your hen weekend!
What is greyhound racing?
Greyhound racing is a popular sport in the UK, US, Ireland and Australia and the first ever race in the UK was held in 1926! It involves a number of dogs - normally six, running round a track to chase a "lure" which is usually an artificial rabbit that runs mechanically round the edge of the track. Races can be sprints, or long distance and even over hurdles and the first dog to cross the finish line is the winner. Many dog races are very close, often coming down to a photo finish which is one of the things that make greyhound racing so exciting.
Most greyhound tracks in the UK have a café or restaurant so you might even be able to book an evening where you watch the track from the comfort of your table and even have someone come and collect your bets at your seats which makes the whole evening very easy! Even if you're not interested in gambling, watching these magnificent animals tear around the track at high speed can be quite exciting in itself.
Why greyhound racing on a Hen Weekend?
If you choose greyhound racing for your hen weekend it gives all your girls an opportunity to have a few drinks, chat to one another, relax and have fun but with the added fun of watching the races as well. This is a perfect evening for hens who don't want a hectic evening of bright lights and loud music but do still want plenty of enjoyment on their special night out.
If you think you would like to have a flutter on the dogs you are able to bet on a number of outcomes. Usually there are betting stations inside the race track, as well as independent betting stations usually located outside by the track. The odds can vary depending on how many people bet on a particular dog, with the more people betting, the odds going in favour of the track rather than the customer.
How to Bet
To bet at a station simply have enough money to bet read, and then explain to the teller which race you would like to bet on and what the outcome is. For example, you can bet on a dog to win the race outright, or you can bet on the first two or three dogs in a particular order or in any order (i.e. just picking the first three numbers to come in). The teller will tell you how much it is and once you have paid you must check to see that the information on the slip is correct as you can't exchange it once you leave the window.
Greyhound Dog Racing.
