St Leger Betting

Speed, intense competition and passionate fans combine to make the St Leger one of the greyhound meetings of the year. The St Leger has attracted a lot of greyhound betting interest since the inaugural event in 1928. These days the flat race is held at Wimbledon, one of the UK's flagship tracks. If you're considering a bet on the dogs, then check out our free bets on greyhound races The St Leger Greyhound race has been run over 668 metres since 2003. Previously it was staged over 660m (1999-2002) and at Wembley over 655m (1975-1998) and 700 yards (1928-1974). It's a race that all the top greyhound owners want to win.Since the 60's and 70's greyhound racing has enjoyed a big increase in popularity and the St Leger has been part of the boom. Big events like the St Leger enjoy excellent TV coverage, one of the reasons why there are so many greyhound St Leger betting fans.In addition to Stleger betting opportunities on bookmakers such as VCBet (fifty quid free), Ladbrokes, Stan James and PaddyPower (free bet)there are many St. Leger betting opportunities on Betfair and some of these are unique. Betfair runs ante-post greyhound markets on all the biggest races as well as offering outright markets for the St Leger. One of the unique St Leger betting opportunities that Betfair offers to punters is the chance to bet against an outcome happening. So if you don't like the look a greyhound or reckon it's not going to win, you can bet on it to lose.In a live televised meeting like the St Leger, Betfair also offers 'to be placed' and 'without the favourite' markets. If you're a St Leger betting fan but can't make it to the track betfair is the only place where you can bet on a greyhound to be placed only. Amongst the other markets for St Leger bettors on Betfair is the 'Trap Challenge" that offers the chance to bet on the 'winningest' trap.Click here to see all the free bets on the St Leger