Betting on Dogs

What to look forThere are five main points to base any selection on. Class, current form, early speed, trap draw and, above all, value for money. Tote BettingThe most popular way to bet is on the track's own tote. Small stakes are accepted at most venues and there are several fun bets which can pay big dividends for a relatively small outlay. The types of bets available on the tote are;Win only - Choosing a greyhound to be first past the post. Place only - choosing a greyhound to be either first or second Forecast - Picking two greyhounds to finish first and second. A popular bet is a reversed forecast which means your choice can be first and second in either order Trio or trifecta - Very much the same as a forecast but, as the name implys, punters have to pick the first three home. Combination Bets - Combinations cover two, three or even four greyhounds. For instance, punters can choose three greyhounds and place a forecast combination, which is six bets in one. If any of the three greyhounds fill first and second, the bet has been successful. Speciality bets - Most tracks run Jackpots and other unusual bets which involve the outcome of more than one race. With Tote betting the price of individual greyhounds is only determined when the race has started and the computer has worked out and divided the entire pool, less the track's commission, amongst the winning tickets.Greyhound BookmakersMany punters cannot resist the temptation to bet with the often colourful bookmakers by the side of the track. Most bookmakers will only accept win bets and punters take the price on the bookies board at the time they strike the bet. Whether the price shortens or lengthens afterwards, the punter knows what odds he has taken. Off-Course BookiesOff-course bookies also take bets on greyhounds and they offer many speciality and multiple race bets that could appeal to the smaller punter. There are limits that the off-course bookmakers enforce and it is worthwhile checking what these are before placing your bet. Online bookiesIf you are betting online good sites for greyhound betting are Ladbrokes and Blue square