Dog Race Betting
The origin of Greyhounds and Greyhound racing is still ambiguous, but it is believed to have originated from ancient Egypt. The old breed of greyhounds were treated with honor and closely connected with royalty and nobility. Greyhounds were later raised in other civilizations like Persia, Greece and Rome. In and around the 11th century greyhounds became an important part of English culture, however laws prevented the common people from owning or raising them. Dog racing was first introduced in England in 1926. The first race took place in Belle Vue Manchester. Today, dog race betting and Greyhound racing are premier sports betting events that attracts thousands of hopeful bettors.
Greyhound racing is intriguing and interesting, and in a dog race event the winner of the race is the dog whose nose first reaches the winning line. Greyhounds cover 480 meters in approximately 28 seconds, twice speed of an athlete. Greyhounds race from 15 months of age onwards, but ideally they are at their best between the ages of 2 ½ to 3 ½ years old. Greyhounds are somewhat like horses when it comes to form and performance. They peak at certain periods, and have good and bad times, mostly depending on their ages. The challenge in dog race betting on greyhounds is to gather and analyze information and then make a good judgment on what to bet on, what type of bet to place and for what value. To emerge a winner you need to take into account three main factors which are:
- The odds offer in terms of price which should be at least 2:1 to make it worthwhile
- The value of the odds whether overpriced or under priced?
- The type of bet, whether single, multiple or a combination
The following betting tips should help you win at dog racing. For a start, look for value odds and those likely to win. If you keep looking out you will be able to spot them out quickly. Consider the age of the dog, and those who have run a few decent races. Avoid placing large bets on greyhounds that are in perfect form, but are hit by repeated poor form. Keep a tab on the trap, for example a greyhound that is comfortable running from trap 1 may not necessarily perform as well, if he is allocated a different trap number.
While betting, remember to weigh the odds and place a straight bet which is simple and manageable. An indication that a particular greyhound is worth betting on, pay attention to the starting prices that sports book or bookmakers have placed on a particular dog. Also, if a particular greyhound is heavily backed just before the start of the race, and his odds are sharply reduced, bet on it. This could be a pointer as well, that someone has reliable information and knows more than you perhaps about that greyhound. With the above in mind, the next time you log on to an online dog race betting site like Bodog and want to bet on greyhounds, the above tips should hold you in good stead and help you win at this exciting and fascinating sports betting event.