In the UK, there are now 19 tracks that host greyhound racing, and Oxford and Suffolk Downs will shortly resume operations. Even the most devoted sports fan can’t keep up with everything with up to 6 meetings a week at each track.

The best course of action is to focus more closely. The majority of frequent greyhound bettors will either specialize in open class racing (the sport’s top level) or at a certain track.

Due to their higher quality, open class dogs tend to run to form a little bit more than dogs on the average graded scene. Many bettors on horse racing will follow suit and overlook the Class 6 handicaps on Monday and Tuesday in favor of betting at Listed level or higher.

It might be fruitful to concentrate on a particular track, perhaps the one that is closest to you or that you frequent the most. Trainers who are in or out of shape as well as any track bias are quickly detected by that laser focus.

Every track will have periods where it favors inside or outside runners more than usual, or instances when nothing can win from behind. More quickly than a typical punter, those who are familiar with a specific track can catch up on these subtleties.

As a bettor, I’m usually more drawn to a front runner on the dogs, pretty much over any distance, even if certain tracks have more of a pace bias than others. It is far simpler to win a race when you are out in front on the rabbit than it is to work your way past opponents from the back.

Early speed and trapping skill are not always synonymous. The split time and the initial bend position are the two methods for locating this on a card. When used together, they may be utilized to mentally simulate a race and identify the most likely winner.

Use Central Park as an illustration. The split is the amount of time it takes a dog to get straight from the traps to the winning line. There is a respectable split there, perhaps in the 3.20s, but in Central Park, the first bend position is critical because the winning line is halfway up the straight and so does not provide the complete picture.

As a result, even if a dog’s sectional measurement is 3.25, the initial bend position on the card reads 3. Although this dog traps effectively, it lacks the same fluid speed when moving straight forward. Another may run a 3.42 but have a 1 on the card at the first turn; this dog can’t trap but has excellent early pace once they get started.

A faster sectional doesn’t necessarily indicate the fastest early pace. They can out trap the other dogs, but because they don’t have the same straight-line speed, they can’t turn in front even though they fly at a faster pace.

Sectionals alone are simpler to interpret at a track like Nottingham since the victory line is almost on the first turn. To put yourself in pole position, be familiar with the track, know where the winning line is, and, if required, combine the two.

The draw may make or break a race, much like in flat horse racing. Rail runners, medium runners, and broad runners are categories for greyhounds. Every race should have two of each type in a perfect world, however this is not always practical, especially in open races.

On a racecard, the symbols middle (m) and wide (w) make it simple to identify both middle and wide racers. Even if a dog in trap 6 could finish first in a race, if the dog is a fast runner and performs best from trap 1, being in trap 6 is clearly to their detriment.

A single “seed” runner is frequently an excellent place to start. Given what appears to be a flawless draw with 5 railers and 1 wide, the attention is instantly pulled to the 6. The solitary seeded runner can probably escape scrimaging if the five greyhounds within it are all railers and shift left to the rails when the traps open.

A well-drawn outsider must be interesting, just as a poorly drawn favorite is one to take on. Despite not being the fastest dog in the race, they will have the smoothest route around, and that might be crucial, especially on a smaller circuit like Crayford or Romford.

Take notes while you sit and watch the stream from your bookmaker or RPGTV. The comments from the racing office are frequently different from what you as a viewer noted down due to time limits and the urgency to keep a track operating.

This connects to the previous point as well. If a certain dog banged the 2 on its last run from trap 1 and is now in the same trap as the hot favorite next to it, it is an ideal angle to discover some value farther out. Do not accept racecard remarks at face value; they are only the racing office’s thoughts.

This day is crucial for bitches moving into their off-season. After a bitch is reported during the season, there is an obligatory 3-week stand-down period; nevertheless, it will take them till around 16 weeks after that time to resume their best form.

On the racecard, a season date may be seen in brackets (Ssn 21 Aug ’21, for example). Around December 11th, that bitch should be at the height of her abilities. This strategy can produce some nice price winners and wow friends you’ve brought to the racetrack.

Some return to the hand more quickly than others, but it’s an intriguing perspective to consider, particularly in graded races if a bitch has slid a few levels post-season. Around 12 to 13 weeks, they could provide a clue that things would get better, and then they might write it down.

There are only a few straightforward things to watch out for that will help you become a better and more reliable greyhound bettor. Go watch the races, enjoy this amazing sport, and always wager wisely.