Greyhounds Betting Odds in Ireland

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Greyhound racing is a big sport in Ireland, and betting on it is an activity that’s enjoyed by thousands of punters. If you’re interested in placing your bets on a greyhound race and forming a solid greyhounds betting strategy, you’ve found the best online betting site to do so.

We’ve compiled the best greyhounds online betting guide with all the important information you need to know about betting on all the biggest greyhound races. If you’re unsure where to start, you’ll learn all about greyhounds betting markets and bet types and get our best greyhounds betting tips.

Greyhounds Betting Odds

Greyhounds betting is a type of sports betting in which you place bets according to your predictions for the race, using the betting odds provided by the bookmaker of your choice. These odds can be presented in various formats, but the most common in Ireland is the decimal format.

Greyhounds betting odds tell you two things: how likely a specific outcome is and how much the bet pays if you win it. In the decimal format, the lower the number, the higher the likelihood of that outcome occurring. For example, if one dog has winning odds of 17.00 and the other has odds of 24.00, the first dog is the favourite, i.e., the one most likely to win.

Betting on the Biggest Greyhound Races

🐕 ️Greyhound Race	🏟️ Place	📅 Dates
✔️ English Greyhound Derby	Towcester Greyhound Stadium, Northamptonshire, England	23rd May 2024 – 29th June 2024
✔️ Irish Greyhound Derby	Shelbourne Park Greyhound Stadium, Dublin, Ireland	18th October 2024 – 23rd November 2024
✔️ Golden Jacket	Crayford Stadium, Bexley, England	TBA
✔️ Melbourne Cup	TBA	TBA (November or December 2024)
✔️ Scottish Greyhound Derby	Ceased in 2019	N/A
✔️ Association Cup	Wentworth Park, Rotherham, England	5th April 2025
✔️ Sandown Cup	Sandown Park, Esher, England	16th May 2024
✔️ Select Stakes	Kilcohan Park, Waterford, Ireland	TBA (2025)
✔️ East Anglian Derby	Yarmouth Stadium, Norfolk, England	TBA (2025)
✔️ Regency	Brighton & Hove Stadium, East Sussex, England	TBA
✔️ St Leger	Limerick Greyhound Stadium, Limerick, Ireland	20th July – 17th August 2024

English Greyhound Derby Betting

The English Greyhound Derby is one of the most important greyhound races in the British greyhound racing calendar. It was inaugurated in 1927 and held in various locations, including White City, Wimbledon, Nottingham, and Towcester. The derby is a six-week event between May and June, with nearly 200 dogs competing on a sand surface and a distance of 500 metres.

Irish Greyhound Derby Betting

The Irish Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious greyhound race in Ireland and a major event in the UK as well. It was officially held for the first time in 1932 in Limerick and has since been held in Cork before moving permanently to Shelbourne Park. The Irish Derby is 503 metres, and the surface is also sand.

Golden Jacket

The Golden Jacket is an annual greyhound race held at Crayford Stadium in England. It was established in 1975 and originally held at the Harringay Stadium before switching the event to Crayford Stadium. The 714-meter sand racetrack makes it one of the longest-distance greyhound races; the Association Cup is the only race with a slightly longer track.

Melbourne Cup Odds

The Melbourne Cup is the top greyhound racing event in Australia. It’s also the final race of the Superdogs series, a three-week event with one of the largest prize sums in the world of dog racing. The Melbourne Cup is usually held around November in Sandown Park, and the dogs race on a 515-metre sand racetrack.

Scottish Greyhound Derby Betting

The Scottish Greyhound Derby was a pivotal dog racing event in Scotland, held at Shawfield Stadium. It was first organised in 1928 and held annually for 91 years until it ceased in 2019. The race was held on a sand track and was 480 metres long. It’s unclear whether the race will resume in the future, which means you won’t be able to bet on this event in 2024.

Association Cup

The Association Cup is the longest official greyhound race, held in Wentworth Park in England on a 720-metre sand track. It was inaugurated in 1965 and is open to Group One greyhounds. The competition is a one-day event held every year around April.

Sandown Cup

The Sandown Cup is another Group One greyhound racing competition held in Sandown Park in Australia. The Sandown racetrack is one of the biggest in the country and hosts various races, including the Melbourne Cup. The track’s surface is Burrumbeet sand, and it is 595 metres long.

Select Stakes

The Select Stakes is another important Irish Greyhound racing competition, first held in 1965. Although not as famous as the Irish Greyhound Derby, it’s still a major event in the Irish greyhound racing calendar. It’s usually held annually in July, and the race distance is 480 metres.

East Anglian Derby

The East Anglian Derby is an annual greyhound competition that dates back to 1947. However, the race wasn’t officially licensed until 1975, when it was formally held under the NGRC rules. It’s always held at Yarmouth Stadium in September, and with a distance of 462 metres, it’s one of the shortest races in the greyhound racing world.

Regency

The Regency greyhound racing competition is another British greyhound race, originally open to British-bred dogs only. However, it’s now open to all-comers and is held at the Brighton & Hove Greyhound Stadium every year. The distance for the race is 695 metres long, and the surface is sand.

St Leger

The Irish St Leger is an annual greyhound racing competition held at Limerick Greyhound Stadium. It’s one of the oldest greyhound races in Ireland, first held in 1932 in Celtic Park, Belfast. The competition was initially held at different venues in Ireland, including Harolds Cross and Shelbourne Park. The track used for this race is a sand surface with a length of 502 metres.

How to Bet on Greyhounds at Betiton Ireland?

If you want to try your hand at dog racing betting at Betiton Ireland, you can get started in a couple of minutes by creating your betting account. Once you’re a member, you’ll have full access to all our greyhounds betting events. You can also livestream many of the races once you log in.

Here’s how to place a greyhounds bet on our sports betting platform:

1. Log in to your Betiton profile. If required, make a deposit into your account.
2. Navigate to the Sports section.
3. Choose the greyhounds category.
4. Choose the race you want to bet on and the bet you wish to place.
5. Add your selection to your betslip, decide on your stake, and submit the bet.

Live Dog Racing Betting

Live sports betting is very popular for many sports at Betiton Ireland. It involves placing bets during a game and adding a level of entertainment while rooting for your favourite team or player. It can offer the advantage of using your observations of the action in the game to make predictions, something you can’t do with pre-match betting.

Unfortunately, live greyhounds betting isn’t available due to the format of the sport. With a typical greyhound race lasting around 30 minutes or less, live betting isn’t possible for greyhounds. You can place pre-match bets weeks before the big event, up to a few minutes before the race starts.

Greyhounds Betting Markets

The majority of novice punters tend to stick to betting on the winning greyhound when they try dog racing betting online for the first time. This is arguably the most straightforward way to try greyhound betting, especially if you have little to no experience. However, there are other ways to bet on greyhounds that don’t require you to predict the winning dog.

Below are the most popular greyhounds betting markets at Betiton Ireland:

• Outright Winner – The winner bet is the simplest way to bet on dog racing betting games because it’s simply a bet on the dog you think will finish in first place.
• Each Way Bets – An each-way bet is two separate bets, one placed on the dog you think will win the race and another a place bet, meaning you’re betting on the dog to place (finish in the top two).

Betiton Ireland Greyhounds Betting Offers

Virtual dog racing betting offers aren’t available at Betiton Ireland at the moment. However, while you won’t find specific greyhounds betting offers right now, there are other promotions and bonus offers you might be able to use to bet on greyhounds with something extra in your balance.

The most popular sports offer is the Welcome Bonus, offering you a €10 Free Bet when creating your betting account. You’ll need to deposit and wager a minimum of €15 on any selection with odds of 2.00 or higher. The offer is subject to various terms and conditions. Please read these carefully before claiming your bonus.

Dog Racing Betting Tips by Betiton Ireland

Greyhounds betting is highly unpredictable, making it challenging to place a successful bet. Like most sports, you can make accurate predictions based on expert predictions and your knowledge of the sport, but the outcome isn’t always what’s predicted or expected.

To help you form your dog racing betting strategy at Betiton Ireland, we’ve listed our top seven betting tips below.

1. Study the dog’s form before betting on it – Check how the dog has performed in recent races and how many times it has raced.
2. Stay informed and updated about recent greyhound races – It’s important to read the latest news and updates in the dog racing world.
3. Consider the advantage of each-way bets – This is a great betting option if you’re unsure which dog will win.
4. Take into account influencing factors—The type of track, the time of day when the dog is racing, its age, weight, and recent or ongoing injuries can all impact a dog’s performance.
5. Pick out dogs which have a consistent performance record –
6. Remember the unpredictability of greyhounds betting – Try to choose a dog with a consistent racing pattern.
7. Set a responsible budget and manage your bankroll properly – A budget is a must to bet on greyhounds responsibly, and it’s also important to keep track of your win-loss record.

Greyhounds Betting vs Virtual Dog Racing Betting

Virtual greyhound racing is very similar to real greyhound racing, but as you can probably guess, it’s a virtual version. Instead of real greyhounds, realistically animated dogs are used to simulate a real greyhound race. Through the use of sophisticated AI technology that mimics the behaviour, movements, and appearance of real dogs, virtual dog racing betting offers a very realistic experience.

The results of a virtual greyhound race are determined through the use of a random number generator (RNG). This means virtual dog racing betting odds can vary significantly from real greyhounds betting odds because they’re not based on real dogs’ past performances or form. Other than that, the two types of dog racing are very similar and virtual dog racing betting markets are the same.

🐶 Greyhounds Betting	🐾 Virtual Dog Racing Betting
Real greyhound races aren’t held very often, so you won’t be able to place bets at any time.	Virtual dog racing is always available (24/7).
Odds are based on race statistics, past performances, and individual behaviour analysis for each dog.	The outcome of a race is RNG-generated, making the chances of winning entirely random.
Real dogs are used in the races, trained by real greyhound trainers.	Nothing is real in a virtual race.
A race lasts around 30 seconds or less.	A virtual race has the same duration on average.
Real greyhound races are often more entertaining to watch because all the elements are real.	Virtual dog racing doesn’t offer the same viewing experience as a real race.

Other Sports Categories to Bet on at Betiton Ireland

Betiton Ireland is home to more than 40 sports and other categories on which you can place your bets. Although we’re proud to be the best online greyhounds betting site, we’re also a top online sportsbook for various other sports like horse racing, golf, hurling, cricket, football, and volleyball.

Our online sportsbook offers various other categories to explore, including esports tournaments and competitions, winter sports, entertainment, politics, MMA, darts, and soccer. Our platform also offers live betting, with thousands of live events to choose from.

Responsible Gambling

At Betiton Ireland, we take responsible gambling seriously and encourage our members to do the same. Whether you’re betting on greyhounds, other sports, or playing our online casino games, it’s important to follow our responsible gambling tips which can be found on the relevant page.

This includes activating the various safe gambling features available in your account, such as deposit limits and reality checks before you start gambling. Our trained Customer Support team is also available to assist if you have questions or concerns about your gambling. You can also take a free self-assessment on our platform to assess your gambling habits and ensure you’re enjoying our sportsbook safely.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greyhounds Betting