Bet on Greyhound Racing at BetUK

From the trap to the finish line, Greyhound Racing has been one of the biggest sports to bet on for many years.

In the UK, greyhound racing still remains as popular as the likes of football and horse racing in some regions of the UK.

If you're looking to bet on Greyhound racing, then you'll need to know a number of things about the sport and you can find everything you'll need to know below.

Greyhound Betting Odds

Greyhound Racing is very similar to Horse Racing; however, there is more focus on speed and agility in comparison to its more popular counterpart.

There are a number of things to take into consideration when betting on Greyhounds, including the track and format of the race, the different wagers that can take place and the rules and regulations of different organisations.

All of these elements are already taken into consideration when it comes to creating betting odds, so you'll often find each dog represents the correct value for money. However, if you're an expert on the sport and know the ins and outs of a race, you can often find value in places many couldn't.

The variance in Greyhound races is significantly smaller than in Horse Racing, so be sure to keep that in mind when you place your bets.

Popular Greyhound Races for Betting

Across the many Greyhound races that take place every week, there are a number of highlight races on the calendar.

English Greyhound Derby

Considered one of the most prestigious races in the British greyhound racing calendar, the English Greyhound Derby is one to look out for if you’re looking to place a bet on the Greyhounds.

With the event set for June, you can find ante-post betting odds all year round.

Irish Greyhound Derby

This premier Greyhound race is held annually at Shelbourne Park in Ireland and is the biggest event on the Irish racing calendar.

St Leger

Every September, the St Leger is scheduled within the calendar. The race is held between 500 and 700 meters.

At BetUK, you can find the latest odds for the top races taking place within the Greyhound racing calendar.

Ahead of the races, you can also browse for ante-post odds to place your predictions in advance.

Dog Racing Betting Markets

When looking to bet on Greyhound racing, you'll need to know the different betting markets that can be found when betting on Dog racing.

Winner & Placement Markets

The main market for Greyhound racing is the winner betting market, where you predict the winner of the race.

You'll also have options to bet on the 1-2-3 of the race, where you'll predict the top three in the race and the order in which they'll finish; this is also known as a tricast.

Multiple Selection Bets

Within the greyhound markets at BetUK, you can also form a bet based on multiple selections.

These include:

Exacta: Predict which greyhounds will finish in first and second in the correct order.

Trifecta: Predict which greyhounds will finish in the first three positions in the correct order.

Forecast: Similar to an Exacta bet, however, the greyhounds can finish in either order.

How to Bet on Greyhound Racing at BetUK

If you don’t already have an account, before you start betting on the upcoming greyhound races, you will first need to create one.

After creating an account, you can browse the wide selection of markets covering races all over the UK and further afield.

You can also view the race live with our live streaming feature, which is available after placing your bet.

Factors Influencing Greyhound Betting

If you’re new to greyhound betting, lower odds indicate the runner which is the favourite. The higher the odds, the more of a longshot the greyhound is.

There are various factors that might influence the odds, or even your bet selection, including:

Greyhound form: The running history of a greyhound can tell you a lot about what to expect in their upcoming race. From race history, you can consider race times, finishing positions and running styles.
Track conditions: Greyhounds will always have a preference over the conditions they prefer, and you can find this out from their racing history. Consider factors such as the track surface and weather for that day.