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The things you need to know about the greyhound races betting!

A dogEvery bettor sometimes needs to change his betting strategy, or to change the sport he is betting on. Most of the people keep on betting on football matches, even though they lose! So, let me introduce you the sport, in which, if you are following concrete rules, you will hardly lose your money! Just the opposite – you are going to make a big profit!

My advice for you is to read this guide about betting on greyhounds. All the important things you need to know about greyhound races and betting are here! There are different types of betting on this sport. Except the different markets and how to bet on greyhounds, you are going to learn more about the free bets, which are offered by some of the bookmakers! So, think about it – what in betting is safer than a free bet?

Moreover, you can find in the article the different rules of the greyhound races. Because, you just mustn’t bet unless you know everything about the sport! There are different rules, such as Tattersalls’. Before betting on greyhounds you need to read this!

To continue with, the greyhound racing has very big traditions in the UK. It’s interesting that the first race has been held at Swaffham, Norfolk in 1776. Since then, the rules have changed a lot, but the races have become even more interesting. You will be able to watch them in the online platforms of some of the best bookmakers, as they provide the emotion of live betting and watching the more interesting greyhound races in the UK. This type of betting is, of course, the most exciting – In-Running betting. It is way more profitable, because you are able to see which dog is faster! And if you wait until the most appropriate moment – you just can’t lose your money!

What will you also find, clicking on the link… As I told you there are a list of rules you need to follow if you want to win big amounts of money! So, you will find a list with the 10 main rules of how to make a big profit! In addition, you will learn about some special bets on greyhounds and the so-called Ante-post bets, which are extremely popular among the gamblers.

So, don’t worry if you are still a beginner, or if you have still not heard about the greyhound races. It’s better late than never! But, I think you will be delighted after you read the article, because with the advices in it, you will be able to make a huge profit.

In conclusion, I think that you won’t regret if you read the article in the first link. Thousands of people are winning a lot of money every day. Why don’t you follow them?

Top 3 Movies About Dogs

Marley meI know, I know – this kind of article is very unlike what this blog is about, but hear me out here! I believe that all of us here, me and you, the readers, love dogs, right? Why else would we be so invested in dog racing and not, say, horse racing or F1? That’s why I figured that it’d be okay to write something a little bit different which would appeal to you, guys. The idea I came up with was a list of my own, personal, most favourite movies about dogs in the world! Keep in mind – for a movie to qualify on this list, it must be primarily about a dog (so something like “I Am Legend” won’t count), and I obviously must have seen it – while a lot of people have recommended me “Hachi” or “Eight Heroes”, I haven’t actually seen those, so I’m afraid they won’t be making the list (but they might make it onto a future one, if I see them and like them). In any case, let’s get down to business!

1. Old Yeller

Definitely one of Disney’s best live action movies to date despite being almost 60 years old, “Old Yeller” is the story of a young boy living during the Old West who needs to take over duties on the family farm after his father is called away. Soon enough, the boy encounters a large, yellow dog who seems friendly enough and quickly befriends the family, but the boy vows to never be his friend and instead simply focus on his work. Naturally, after the dog saves the boy’s life he mellows out, and the rest of the movie shows the two bonding and getting closer until… Well, I’m sure that by now everyone knows the ending, but don’t get me wrong, the movie is well worth a watch regardless! The acting is extremely tight and convincing, even from the younger actors, and the special effects involved in portraying all of these animals well are amazing, especially for their time!

2. Because of Winn Dixie

Alright, I admit – this movie isn’t actually very good if you’re looking for a cinematic masterpiece! It’s chock-full of clichés, the humour is laughable in all the wrong ways, and the acting is cringeworthy… And yet I still recommend that you check out “Because of Winn Dixie”. Why? Because it’s one of the most heartwarming, smile-inducing things to ever be put on film, period! There’s no bad guy here, not really, nor is there a dramatic ending to make you cry your eyes out. After the 1 hour 46 minute runtime of the movie, you’re gonna be grinning ear to ear and can go about your day feeling lighter than ever! The story of a 10 year old girl who moves to a new town and befriends a small dog who, in turn, helps her make friends in the most unlikely places, is able to melt even the most frozen of hearts, so long as you actually set your expectations for quality on the low end.

3. Marley & Me

Hoooo boy… That’s the big one, isn’t it? I don’t think any other movie represents the experience of owning a dog better than “Marley & Me” does. It is so funny, it’s so heartwarming, so gut-wrenching, it’s… Well, it’s accurate to say that it will make you feel literally every single emotion known to man throughout its runtime. Its plot is so basic that on paper it sounds downright boring – a pair of newlyweds decide to start a family by adopting a puppy, and their puppy (named after Bob Marley) turns out to be the spawn of Satan. “Worst dog ever” doesn’t even begin to describe it as Marley is completely disobedient, chews anything that can be chewed, eats anything that can be eaten (and a lot of things that can not be), pees, poops and vomits everywhere, and don’t even get me started on all the humping! It’s literally all the worst traits that could ever be exhibited by a dog put into one thing, and yet the director somehow manages to make the whole situation cute, endearing and funny, mostly because Marley’s owners tend to take the whole thing in stride and with a lot of humour. For anyone who has ever owned a dog, or at least imagined what it would be like, I HIGHLY recommend “Marley & Me”!

Greyhound Racing – Competitions & Adoption

A dog racerRacing of Greyhounds isn’t as popular as it once was in United Kingdom, with annual attendances down to around the 2m mark from a high of over 34m in the late 1940’s. Saying that, there is still a massive £2.5billion gambled every year on them which makes you think, doesn’t it?

Competitions and Races

Over 70,000 races are contested every year, employing around 7000 people at the 28 Greyhound Board of Great Britain registered Race Tracks across the United Kingdom. Of these 28 tracks, 25 are located in England, 2 in Northern Ireland and 1 in Scotland. There are also 9 independent stadiums from Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly in Southern Wales to Kirkcaldy, Fife in Central Scotland.

Across these 37 stadiums, various competitions are arranged with the biggest and the best being the Greyhound Derby. There are 3 arranged every year within the UK with the most prestigious being the English Greyhound Derby which takes place at the Wimbledon Greyhound Stadium in Southwest London, England. Rio Quattro, the winner of the 2015 English Greyhound Derby raced away with a prize money of £250,000. Not to be sniffed at, I’d say.

The other 2 are the Scottish Greyhound Derby which is held at Shawfield in Glasgow and the Northern Irish Greyhound Derby which is held at Drumbo Park, in Lambeg, South West of Belfast. Winnings for these two races were £20,000 and £25,000 respectively. Like the English Derby above, these two Derbies have produced some fine winners as well, notably Atitboy who won the Northern Irish Derby in 2014 and Swift Hoffman who won the Scottish Derby in 2015.

There are numerous other races carried out throughout the year and these amount to around 55 across the UK with some notables being the All England Cup, the Grand National, the Ladbrokes Summer Classic and the Yorkshire St Leger. Barring the national derbies, my two favourites would have to be The Ladbrokes Summer Classic for the amount of races on the card. The other would have to be The Yorkshire St Leger, as its one of the majors and its from my home county, I thoroughly enjoyed the night the last time I were there, back in September 2015.

The Greyhounds and Retirement

I know what you’re thinking now, what happens to the greyhounds when they reach a certain age and retire from the sport of racing? Well that is a very good question and here comes the answer.

On average, greyhounds retire between the age of 3 to 4 years old. With some retiring as early as 2 years of age due to not performing that well within their first six races. Many others continue racing and retire at five, which is compulsory by law in the United Kingdom. Many people who own Racing Greyhounds continue to own them long after they’ve retired from racing with many dogs living to the grand old age of twelve. There are also many retired Greyhounds available for adoption.

If you decide to adopt a retired greyhound, then there a few things to bear in mind such as the age of the dog you decide to adopt. Whether you have children or small pets, such as cats or rabbits, living with you. Remembering that adopting a greyhound is for the rest of its life and not just for one or two months. What is the home or property like that the dog will be living in? All these things and more need to be taken into consideration before thinking about starting the process of adoption.

Greyhound Racing – The Facts You Didn’t Know

Running dogGreyhound Racing continues to be a growing business but I bet not many of you know everything about this sport. In this article, I’ve tried to cover all the major topics that might be interesting to those of you who like this type of racing and want to know more about the breed, the history and the racing.

The Egypt Connection

The roots of the origin of the greyhound dog breed can be traced in many countries, including Ancient Greece and Rome. In ancient Egypt, the ancestors of the greyhounds were so popular with the royals that often a birth of a dog was second of importance to the birth of a son. The dogs were adored and admired for their grace, elegance and loyalty so that some greyhounds were found mummified next to the pharaohs. Some of the most popular owners of this dog were Cleopatra and King Tutankhamen.

How Did Greyhound Racing Start?

Greyhound racing can be traced back to Roman times. A story tells that Diana, the huntress, was one of the first greyhound admirers. It’s believed that she owned a greyhound, named Lelaps. The dog once chased a hare which was favoured by the Gods, so both the dog and the hare were turned into stones. It is also believed that the Romans were the ones who first introduced greyhound racing to Britain. It became a competitive sport as late as the 16th century when two dogs were set against one another in a race.
The first official coursing was held in Norfolk, England in 1776, when two dogs chased a single hare. In 1837, a coursing tournament was established, where 6 dogs were chasing an artificial hare along a single track.

Are the Greyhounds Really Grey?

No. The colour of the greyhounds is usually either fawn or black, nothing between the two colours. The reasons why the hounds were called ‘grey’ can be traced back in the history. There are some theories on how these dogs become popular as ‘greyhounds’. It is believed that the ancient Greeks may have called them ‘greekhounds’ or even ‘gazehounds’ because the dogs rely on their sight, rather than smell when hunting.

Yes, Greyhounds Enjoy Racing!

The majority of the dogs have inner instincts of chasing other animals. Being so muscular and graceful, greyhounds really enjoy racing and the excitement can be seen in their eyes. There’s a common misunderstanding that greyhounds are forced to run. Greyhounds love running and enjoy racing and actually they’re one of the rare breeds that is able to enjoy what they have evolved to do. Plus, the fact that greyhounds are chasing mechanical hares comes as a supporting evidence that greyhounds chase just to derive some pleasure and not for their killing instinct.

What Are the Muzzles Used for?

The greyhounds wear muzzles for two reasons. Firstly, while they’re racing it helps to determine the outcome of the race in a photo finish. Also, the muzzles are used as a precaution against any injuries and are used to protect them while running.

Is the Race Safe for the Animals?

Yes, absolutely. The racing tournaments have been monitored by qualified veterinary surgeons, who carefully check the health condition of each dog before starting a race. Furthermore, all precautions are taken to ensure that if the animals get injured while running, they would receive immediate and appropriate help. The majority of the injuries are minor, so it doesn’t take too long for them to get back on track.

The New Dog Racing Blog

Labradors on a walkDid you know that greyhound racing dates back to Egypt, where royalty were the owners of this special breed? Later on, the Romans were the ones who introduced this special dog race to Britain. The first recorded attempt at greyhound racing was back in 1876 in Hendon, England. The race was a complete fiasco, especially as a real hare was used for bait which provoked the animal defenders.

Today, despite the critics of the animal protection organizations, greyhound racing is one of the most popular sports in the UK. Even though I’m not the biggest fan of neither dog or horse racing, I’ve been at a few greyhound meetings and I enjoyed the thrill. I decided to write about this kind of activity so as to be helpful to other fans like me, who want to find more info about the latest competitions and learn the latest news related to this sport.

Before I tell you about the reasons why I enjoy this kind of activity, let me tell you that I am a passionate animal lover and also a vegetarian (yes, that’s possible). My opinion is that watching this kind of sport doesn’t mean that you’re promoting animal cruelty. Actually, despite the huge critics, the sport itself has nothing to do with cruelty. I admire the grace and without a doubt I believe that racing is just an expression of the grace and power of these animals. Sport racing no longer puts the animals in danger. There are several organizations which are taking care to prevent any cruelty, including the British Greyhound Retired Database and Greyhound Rescue West of England, whose members ensure that as many of the retired animals as possible are being adopted. As you may know, a greyhounds’ career ends between the fourth and sixth year of their life, so once the animals aren’t capable of racing anymore, the best of them are kept for breeding and the rest are given up for adoption. Some of the greyhound protection organizations also advocate for better treatment of the animals while still competing.

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