Ascot Park Races | Free Greyhound Racing Form Guide Wednesday, 14th August 2024 | Racing and Sports (2024)

FAQs

How to read greyhound form guide? ›

Picking the right greyhound as a winning dog primarily entails understanding a combination of deciding factors such as the dog's pedigree, physical health, performance track record, temperament, and intangible qualities that make it stand out as a potential champion.

The outsider of the field wins around 3.5 per cent of every 100 races. Long-term, box the first three or four favs (as many punters do) and you'll become a long-term loser! Take the fav to win, the second-fav to run 2nd and the third-fav to run 3rd and, again, you won't win, long-term.

Will I receive prize money if my greyhound wins? Every greyhound is awarded run money every time he or she races which helps towards the monthly kennel costs – run money varies from track to track but is usually between £30-£50 depending on the track and the grade of your greyhound.

Distance plays a key factor when categorising different greyhound races. For each track the official lengths may differ but they can usually be split up into Sprints, Middle, Stayers and Marathon. These are categorised on the racecard by letters – D for Sprint, A for Middle, S for Stayers and E for Marathon.

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.

The percentage of favourites winning greyhound races is approximately 35%. This statistic varies across different tracks, racing classes, and other factors. In this article, we will delve into the factors that affect the success rate of favourites, as well as the payout implications for bettors.

Many greyhounds are very 'clean' when it comes to their toileting habits, but others may take a little time to learn not to mess in the house. Many racing greyhounds have only ever lived in a kennel environment, with regular 'let-outs' for a run and toilet break during the day.

What is the best trap in greyhound racing? ›

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.

Rehabilitation/Rescue Centers: Dogs that require medical attention or behavioral training will often be sent to rehabilitation or rescue centres. Here, they are given the necessary care until they are ready for adoption.

Poorly maintained tracks and racing frequency can cause painful and often lethal injuries, such as broken backs and limbs. The industry is not required to declare greyhound injuries.

With modest registration and set up fees, you can get a racing greyhound for anywhere between £1,000 and £50,000. You should consider not only upfront costs but also any ongoing costs to support your greyhound's welfare and care. This includes their training, food and board.

The letter indicates- “a”- afternoon race, “e”- evening race, “s” means schooling race. The last number indicates the number of the race in that day's performance. For example 11/17/01E10 means the greyhound ran in the tenth race of the evening performance on November 17. Greyhound's finish position.

If your dog seems relaxed and has a high, wagging tail, they're probably happy or excited. Sometimes, this sort of wag can also mean that your dog just spotted something they might like to chase, though. (Greyhounds love to chase, so this tends to happen a lot.) A low-wagging tail often means anxiety, though.

The right ear will have 2 or 3 numbers and a letter. The first number (s) identifies the month they were whelped, and the last number is the year of birth.

Numbers. 1: 1st bend (2: 2nd bend etc) 1/2: Between the 1st and 2nd bends. 1-2: From the 1st bend all the way to the 2nd bend. So, 'Chll1,Ld2/3-4' means 'Challenged for the lead at the 1st bend; took the lead between the 2nd and 3rd bends; kept the lead until the 4th bend'.