Betting on a greyhound race can help you dial up the excitement you experience when watching the action unfold. We offer a wide range of greyhound betting options, from the race winner to reverse forecasts and combination tricasts.
This greyhound betting guide explains how the various betting options work. We’ll explain precisely how to bet on greyhounds, and we’ll provide our top tips to help you make informed betting decisions.
A greyhound racing bet is simply a prediction about an upcoming race. You can bet on which dog will win the race, and there are various other betting options.
If your prediction is correct, you’ll be paid out after the race. The funds will be added to your account balance, and you can withdraw them at any time. If your prediction is incorrect, you’ll lose your stake (the amount you bet).
Professional oddsmakers calculate greyhound racing odds. They analyse the relative strengths and weaknesses of each greyhound that will compete in the race. The oddsmakers focus on each dog’s past performances, considering attributes like speed and consistency.
They will then determine the probability of each dog winning, and they’ll release odds on the various runners. The favourite is typically the greyhound that has displayed the best form, whereas the underdog is the greyhound with the lowest implied probability of success.
However, the odds can change after they’re released. If one greyhound proves popular with punters, the odds on that dog will typically shorten (for example, they might drop from 4/1 to 7/2). Meanwhile, the odds on his rivals will typically lengthen (for instance, a rival might drift from 4/1 to 9/2).
When you bet on a greyhound, you can often take a price. That means you’ll be paid out at the current odds if your dog wins. Alternatively, you can opt for the starting price (SP), meaning you’ll be paid out at the odds available on the dog when the race begins.
You can bet on greyhounds in-person at the dog track. Just fill out your ticket, hand it over to the cashier and make the payment.
Watching the action live and betting on track is fun for punters, but It’s much quicker, easier and more convenient to simply bet online.
You can use our greyhound betting site or our popular sports betting app to bet on every greyhound race in the UK and Ireland each day. Our greyhound racing betting guide explains precisely how to do so.
It’s easy to bet on greyhounds at BresBet. Just follow these steps:
If you don’t already have a BresBet account, click the “Sign Up” button at the top right of the site. Fill in your personal details and verify your account. Alternatively, you can download the BresBet app via the App Store or Google Play, and fill in the sign-up form when you open the app for the first time.
Click the account icon at the top of the page and hit the pink “Deposit” button. The minimum deposit at BresBet is just £5. You can make an instant deposit via your debit card, and there are no deposit fees.
We offer a wide range of betting offers, including a welcome bonus for new customers. You can claim this sign-up bonus after registering.
Select “Greyhound Racing” from the list of sports on our main menu. You’ll see a list of upcoming races. Choose a race you’d like to bet on, or select the “Quick Pick” option.
Browse the racecard and decide which dog you’d like to bet on. When you’ve made your decision, click on the odds displayed next to your chosen dog. Your pick will then appear automatically on the betslip. Type in the amount you’d like to bet, and then click “Place Bet.”
You can click the “E/W” box if you’d like to place an each-way bet. Alternatively, select the “Forecast/Tricast” tab to create a forecast or a tricast. If your prediction is correct, the winnings will be added to your account balance after the race.
If you’re wondering how to bet on greyhounds, you need to understand the betting options. We have rounded up the most common markets, from a win bet to a combination tricast.
This is a simple bet on which greyhound will win a particular race. We’ll release odds on each dog after considering their form. You can then pick the greyhound you expect to finish first.
An each-way bet is divided into two parts: one on the dog to win the race, and another one on the dog to place. For that reason, a £10 each-way bet would require a total stake of £20.
To “place” means to finish either first or second in a race with 5-7 runners. We pay a quarter of the odds on the place.
If your chosen greyhound wins the race, both parts of the bet will pay out. Meanwhile, if your dog finishes second, only the place part of the bet will pay out.
Let’s say you place a £10 each-way bet on a dog priced at 5/1. There are three possible outcomes:
Placing an each-way bet essentially gives you a degree of insurance. It’s a useful option if you think a greyhound will win, but you’re concerned that one rival might potentially pip him to the post.
A multi allows you to combine predictions on two or more greyhound races. There are lots of options. Here are some of the most common multiples:
There are loads more options at your disposal. Multis are popular, as they give you the chance to win larger profits than simply betting on individual races. For example, if you place a treble, the profit from each correct prediction will roll over to your next selection. This causes your overall profit to snowball.
However, if one pick lets you down, the multi bet loses. As such, multis are riskier than single bets, but they can deliver larger potential rewards.
A forecast is a popular bet, which requires you to predict the winner and the runner-up. You need to specify the exact order they’ll finish in, such as No. 5 to win and No. 3 to finish second.
A reverse forecast allows you to pick two greyhounds, and they can finish first or second in any order. It’s actually two bets, so a £5 reverse forecast would require a £10 total stake. For example, if you pick No. 2 and No. 4, you’re betting on:
This bet allows you to predict three dogs. Two of them must then finish first and second, in any order. A combination forecast covers six bets, so a £5 combination forecast would be a total stake of £30. For example, let’s say you select No. 1, No. 4 and No. 6. That would cover these bets:
You’ll be paid out if any of those combinations land. Payouts for forecasts are determined on a pari-mutuel basis. All the money staked goes into a pool, and it’s divided between punters with winning tickets.
A tricast requires you to predict the first three dogs to finish. You must specify the exact order in which they’ll finish. For example, you could bet on No. 6 to win, No. 2 to finish second, and No. 3 to finish third. Tricasts typically deliver larger payouts than forecasts, as it’s harder to get all three predictions right.
A combination tricast allows you to pick three greyhounds, and they can finish first, second and third in any order. Once again, this is actually six separate bets, so a £2 combination tricast would require a £12 total stake.
Let’s say you select No. 2, No. 4, and No. 5. In that case, you’re covering these combinations:
You’ll receive a payout if one of those six combinations proves correct. Tricast payouts are also calculated on a pari-mutuel basis. After the race, the board at the greyhound track will display the forecast payout and the tricast payout.
We offer ante post betting on major races like the English Greyhound Derby, the Irish Greyhound Derby and the ARC Puppy Classic. The term “ante post” refers to bets placed before the course’s market opens. You can place ante post bets on big greyhound races several weeks or months before the race is due to take place.
We conclude our greyhound betting guide with our top tips. They’re designed to help you make informed betting decisions.
Most greyhounds have a preferred trap. For example, some thrive on the rails, others perform well when springing from the middle traps, and certain dogs like wide draws. Look out for dogs running from their preferred trap positions.
Early speed is the deciding factor in a large percentage of greyhound races. If your chosen dog can clear the first bend at the front of the pack, it often manages to hold onto that lead for the entire race. Compare each runner’s early split times to predict which dog is most likely to lead after the opening bend.
Look out for dogs dropping down in class, as they have a strong chance of bouncing back with a win. Check the last three or four runs for each runner, and focus on consistency as opposed to just one standout performance.
Check out the BresBet blog for expert tips and insights on the biggest greyhound races. You can then check the form guide to ensure you agree with the experts.
Don’t simply bet on the favourite to win each race. Decide whether a favourite genuinely merits that status. If not, try to find dogs with longer odds that will benefit from a favourable setup, such as a strong trap draw, blistering early pace or a drop in class.
