Greyhound Betting at Betiton UK

If you’re interested in greyhound betting in the UK, you should know a few facts and tips before placing your bets. Betiton UK offers the best online sports betting in the UK, offering competitive odds and a user-friendly betting process that will make it easy to bet on greyhounds.

This greyhound betting strategy guide will explain how to bet on greyhounds and the available markets on our platform. We’ll also share the top tips that might help you when you want to place a bet and give you easy steps on how to create a real money account.

Keep reading to get the best greyhound betting tips today, and get started at Betiton UK.

🤑 Greyhound Free Bet	£10
🐕 Bet on Greyhound Competitions	Irish Greyhound Derby, English Greyhound Derby, Scottish Greyhound Derby
📈 GreyhoundBetting Markets	Outright winner, Forecast bet, Reverse Forecast, Trap Challenge
💳 Deposit Methods	VISA, Mastercard, Bank Transfer, Trustly, PayPal, AstroPay, MuchBetter, Skrill, Paysafecard

Greyhound Betting Explained

Greyhound racing is a major sport in the UK and is very popular among bettors. Although it’s not as well-known or popular as major sports like football, cricket, or horse racing, there’s quite a large niche in the UK and Ireland.

In its simplest form, betting on greyhounds involves placing a bet on which dog will win the race. A typical race lasts 30 seconds or less, so you’ll know the result of your bet practically instantly.

Greyhound racing is one of the most unpredictable sports you can bet on in the UK because so many factors can influence the outcome and create unexpected results. Nevertheless, there are a few tips you can use to find the best greyhound betting system that works for you, keeping in mind that losing is always possible.

Popular Greyhound Racing Competitions You Can Bet on at Betiton UK

There are five categories of greyhound races held in the UK, which is why there are quite a few races you can bet on throughout the year. The lowest category is the Minor Race, while the top level is the Derby. The most popular greyhound races to bet on are the derby-level races, such as the ones below.

English Greyhound Derby

The English Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious event in greyhound racing. The first edition was held in 1927 at the White City Stadium in London. This year, the 92nd edition of this iconic race will take place at the Towcester Racecourse.

The format of the English Greyhound Derby consists of five preliminary qualifiers, during which several dogs will be eliminated. The remaining compete in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Finally, the last six dogs compete for the top prize in the final 500-meter race.

Irish Greyhound Derby

The Irish Greyhound Derby is another famous race and a major event among greyhound enthusiasts. It’s also a highly anticipated event for punters who like to bet on greyhounds.

Before the big race, the Irish Greyhound Derby draw is held to determine the best dogs to compete in the final. The qualifying race will determine the final six greyhounds to compete for first place and the competition’s grand prize.

Scottish Greyhound Derby

The Scottish Greyhound Derby is a classic race typically taking place every year in Shawfield Stadium, Glasgow. The race is contested by some of the best greyhounds in Ireland and the United Kingdom and is usually held in April or May.

The 2020 Scottish Greyhound Derby was postponed due to the pandemic, but a new date for 2024 hasn’t been set yet. The last Scottish Greyhound Derby was held in 2019 and won by Braveheart Bobby, trained by Pat Buckley.

Calendar for the Greyhound Competitions in 2024

🐕 Event	📍 Location	📅 Date of Event
English Greyhound Derby	Towcester Greyhound Stadium	23rd May 2024 – 29th June 2024
Irish Greyhound Derby	Shelbourne Park	18th October 2024 – 23rd November 2024
Scottish Greyhound Derby	TBA	TBA

Betiton UK Greyhound Betting Markets

There are several greyhound betting types you can place your bets on at Betiton UK. However, the markets are fairly limited compared to betting on other sports. This is because greyhound racing has a short and very simple format.

We’ve explained the most common greyhound betting markets below.

Single Bet – Outright Winner

The simplest and most straightforward way to start greyhound betting in the UK is to bet on the greyhound that will finish first and win the race. This is the most common betting market for any sport you can bet on, including horse racing, tennis, cricket, and many other individual sports.

Betting on the winner in any sport is always tricky, but it’s even trickier in greyhound racing because the odds fluctuate rapidly. The longest average distance for a race is 500m, which greyhounds typically finish in just a few seconds. Very often, the dog in second or third position overtakes the one in the lead at the very last second.

Straight Forecast

The straight forecast bet in greyhound betting is an even trickier one because it involves predicting the dogs that will finish in the first and second places. The dogs must finish in this exact order for you to win the bet. For example, if you’re betting on Romeo Command to win the race and Signet Otis to finish second, they must finish in these exact positions to win. The bet will be lost if either dog finishes in another place.

Reverse Forecast

The reverse forecast bet is similar to the above market, but the order in which the dogs finish doesn’t matter. This makes it somewhat easier to predict correctly, but you’ll still need to guess the top two dogs that will finish in the first or second place.

This market is similar to placing two individual bets on the winner, but by combining the selections in a reverse forecast bet, you might benefit from enhanced odds.

Trap Challenge

The trap in greyhound racing is the metal cage where the dogs are placed before the race begins. Each dog has a designated trap, and once the race starts, the trap door flies open, and the dog runs out. The trap is assigned to each dog before the race begins, and it can be seen beside the dog’s name on the race card.

Instead of betting on the winning dog, you can place your bets on the trap you think will produce the most successful dogs over a number of races. This is called the Trap Challenge bet.

Greyhound Betting Odds Explained Betiton UK

Greyhound betting odds are the figures used by bookmakers like Betiton UK. Odds are based on several factors, including a dog’s recent race results, track conditions, type of competition, age, and other factors.

The latest greyhound betting odds are expressed as fractions, decimals, or in an American format at Betiton UK. The latter is not as common as the other two at most online sportsbooks in the UK. At Betiton Sports, you can choose the format you prefer to use. Most punters find the decimal odds the easiest to understand, but it’s also a matter of preference.

Before placing a bet on a greyhound betting site, it’s important to understand how these odds work. First, remember that odds aren’t always accurate, so there’s no guaranteed way to win, even if you place ‘safe’ bets with very good odds.  Secondly, it’s also good to know how to calculate the potential payout for a bet before choosing it.

For example, if you bet on a greyhound at odds of 3.1 and stake £10, the payout would be £31 if the dog finishes first. The smaller the number in decimal odds, the higher your chances of winning the bet. On the other hand, the larger the number, the less likely you are to win it.

Greyhound Ante Post Betting

Greyhound Ante Post betting refers to any pre-match bet placed before a race. This could be the day before the event or a whole week ahead. However, considering that greyhound racing consists of multiple races during an event, not a single race, you can bet on the dog that will reach (and win) the final race.

Due to the fast-paced format of this sport, live greyhound betting isn’t possible. With most sports, betting during game play intensifies the excitement, but a typical greyhound race can be as fast as 30 seconds or less. For this reason, live online greyhound betting wouldn’t make sense.

How to Bet on Greyhound Competitions at Betiton UK?

We’ve made the process of betting on greyhound competitions as intuitive as possible for our UK punters. Greyhound betting is available to every Betiton UK member, so if you haven’t signed up yet, you’ll need to create an account first.

Then, you can follow the steps below:

1. Login to your Betiton account. If necessary, make a deposit.
2. Go to the Sports section and click on Greyhounds.
3. Choose the competition you want to bet on.
4. Add your selections to the betslip.
5. Choose the size of your stake. Click Place Bets.

Greyhound Betting Tips by Betiton UK

Although greyhound racing is unpredictable to a certain extent, placing a bet with the right knowledge and information will certainly improve your odds of winning. It’s never a good idea to bet on a sport you don’t know or to place a random bet and simply hope for the best, so let’s review the toptips for greyhound bettingyou should keep in mind.

• Check the race distance—Like human runners, greyhounds that are good at long-distance running might not be as good in short races and vice versa. So, before betting on a greyhound, check their past results for a similar distance.
• Check the dog’s form—Study how a greyhound has performed in recent races, where it has raced, and how many times it has raced in the past month.
• Trap position counts – The trap is the position randomly assigned to each dog. Statistically, the first box gets the most winners because it has the shortest distance, but it doesn’t mean the dog in box one always wins.
• Research the trainer – The trainer is almost as important as the dog and should be considered. Dogs trained by more successful trainers have a higher chance of winning.
• Check the racetrack—Greyhounds can perform differently on different tracks. For example, some have a history of running better on wet tracks.
• Bet on multiple dogs – Rather than putting all your money on one dog, it might be wise to bet on at least three dogs to increase your chances of winning.

Greyhound Betting Offers & Promotions by Betiton UK

One of the best greyhound betting tips we didn’t mention in the list above is to look for offers, promotions, or bonuses which you can use to bet on greyhound racing competitions. Betiton UK currently offers a fantastic Welcome Offer for new punters joining our online sportsbook.

If you’re a new member, you can claim a £10 Free Bet to use on greyhounds once completing registration and deposit/wager a minimum of £15 on any sport (minimum odds 2.00). Other terms and conditions apply. Please read the full T&Cs on the promotions page, where you can also find more information about this bonus.

Responsible Greyhound Gambling at Betiton UK

Betting on greyhound racing at Betiton UK should be done responsibly and within limits. UK greyhound betting, like any other form of betting, shouldn’t be considered a form of making money. It’s simply a form of entertainment that may or may not result in a payout.

To ensure you play safely and with money you can afford to lose, we encourage you to use the responsible gambling tools in your account to help you stick to your budget. These include deposit, loss, time limits and self-exclusion. You have control over whether we accept bets from your account. Additionally, you can always access our Responsible Gambling page for tips on safe betting or contact our customer service team.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About Greyhound Betting