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FAQs

How do I find out about greyhound racing history? ›

The Greyhound Racing and Breeding Database (www.greyhound-data.com) is a resource for identifying and understanding a retired racing greyhound's pedigree and racing history. The information can be accessed using either the 'Dog Search' or 'Tattoo' options.

The modern racing greyhound has roots in hunting dogs, as early British noblemen used these agile, swift dogs for hunting hare and deer. This practice, more commonly known as coursing, was a popular sport among the aristocracy and was the predecessor to modern greyhound racing.

The result of races confirm this. Box 1 invariably produces more wins than any other box. Find a good beginner, a good railer and a fit dog - put them in Box 1 - and you are on the road to quick wealth. Most winners at the dogs come from Box 1 and this is no surprise.

In greyhound racing, the most successful trap is widely considered to be trap three. This varies based on the specific track and conditions, but overall, trap three seems to have a slight edge.

The English Greyhound Derby, Irish Greyhound Derby, Melbourne Cup, and Golden Jacket stand as some of the most famous greyhound races in the world.

Many are familiar with the sport where greyhounds race around a track, chasing a mechanical hare to the finish line. Once a sport deeply ingrained in British culture, greyhound racing's popularity is thankfully declining.

“W” signifies a greyhound who was a winner in his/her previous race. In other words, it indicates a greyhound's latest performance level. Often, the W classification is used in betting circles, where it would influence the odds of a greyhound in a forthcoming race.

Last 6 in greyhound racing refers to the most recent six races that a particular greyhound has participated in, providing a snapshot of its recent performance to help assess its potential in an upcoming race.

The Greyhound racing industry is rife with animal welfare issues. In some jurisdictions, there is a concerning lack of transparency on euthanasia, breeding, and how Greyhounds are disposed of when their keepers decide that the dogs can no longer race competitively.

Many greyhounds race only a few races, some do not race at all, and a few that are very competitive race two years or longer. Most greyhounds are retired between the ages of 2 and 4 years.

What is the best bet in greyhound racing? ›

Win and Place Markets

Betting on a dog to win is the simplest type of bet. However, you can also bet on a dog's place, which typically means finishing in either first or second position. The odds for a place bet are usually lower than for a win bet, but the chances of winning are higher.