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 in the world 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 about the sport below.
Greyhound Betting Odds
Greyhound Racing is very similar to Horse Racing; however, there is more focus on speed and agility in comparison to it's more popular compatriot.
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, including:
- English Greyhound Derby
- Golden Jacket
- Irish Greyhound Derby
English Greyhound Derby Betting
Taking part across June, the English Greyhound Derby is the pinnacle of Greyhound betting. Set to finalise on Saturday 28th June 2025, you can find ante post betting odds all year round!
These odds will include the dogs that are most likely to perform well but you could find up to 100 dogs in the running here from odds of 20/1 to 150/1!
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. 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 of which they'll finish in, this is also known as a tricast.