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Mabbs June 13, 2018 Leave a Comment

Romford stadium’s multi million pound redevelopment gets underway

It’s the news that thousands of racing fans in the south east had been waiting for. The redevelopment of one of the nation’s best loved and most famous greyhound tracks has finally got underway, and greyhound racing will return to Romford before the end of the year. The track saw its last race in November 2017, closing suddenly after a routine fire inspection identified problems with safety lighting. What was initially seen as a minor problem that would take days to resolve soon escalated, … [Read more...]

Mabbs June 4, 2018 Leave a Comment

Top Greyhound Betting Offers You Don’t Want to Miss

It seems like there has been a resurgence in greyhound betting in recent months, with plenty of bookies releasing new greyhound betting offers to raise both the profile and awareness of the sport. This has the added bonus of providing more value to the average punter, giving you that extra chance of winning more when you bet. In this article we’ll take a look at some of the best greyhound offers available right now. Coral Free Bets for Winners Coral run a fantastic promotion on Sky televised … [Read more...]

Mabbs May 15, 2018 Leave a Comment

Star Sports English Greyhound Derby 2018

Towcester is set to host the English Greyhound Derby for the second year in succession in 2018, with Northamptonshire track now widely considered as the premier venue for greyhound racing in the UK. The action began on May 3rd, with some of the early rounds now having taking place, things are really beginning to take shape. With the final scheduled for Saturday 2nd June, one lucky owner will be walking away with an impressive winner’s purse of £175,000. Astute Missile landed the spoils in 2017, … [Read more...]

Mabbs April 6, 2018 Leave a Comment

Early Look at Greyhound Derby 2018 Contenders

There is obviously still plenty of time to go until the 2018 English Greyhound Derby, but it is interesting to take a look at some of the early odds, especially considering the shock win of Astute Missile in last year’s race. The 28/1 odds for Seamus Cahill’s greyhound were the biggest in the history of the final, with the much-fancied Clares Rocket having to settle for third place. Below is a quick guide to some of the standout dogs in the early betting chatter. It will stop short of … [Read more...]

Mabbs January 30, 2018 Leave a Comment

Using Free Bets On Greyhound Racing

Watching Greyhound racing is a thrilling experience, but it can be made even more exciting if you are able to find a winning bet. Not every bet has to be placed with your own money either, as there are plenty of free bet opportunities available from a number of bookmakers. The best welcome offers that may provide you with free bets can be found at www.tipsfix.com, where they list all of the free bet opportunities in one place. For example, William Hill will give you £30 in free bets if you … [Read more...]

Mabbs January 26, 2018 1 Comment

Clares Rocket Could Be Set For Comeback To the Track

Last year’s Greyhound Derby finalist Clares Rocket could be set to come out of retirement in 2018, with the most prestigious race in the sport at Towcester the most likely target for the dog during the next 12 months. Clares Rocket has not been seen on the track since the quarter-final of the 2017 Irish Derby, where he finished second behind Good News. Unfortunately, a wrist injury prevented Graham Holland’s runner from racing in the semi-final of the competition at Shelbourne Park, which was … [Read more...]

Mabbs December 28, 2017 1 Comment

Is Sky Sports Greyhounds Officially a Thing of the Past?

The Sky Sports greyhound racing schedule at GBGB is currently empty. There are no meetings set to be broadcast on Sky Sports during 2018 and although RPGTV appears to be going from strength to strength, the loss of support from Sky Sports is likely to have a seriously negative on effect on the game. For a number of years now, Sky Sports have been an active supporter of greyhound racing, with between two and four meetings a month on average being shown on one of the subscription channels. With … [Read more...]

Mabbs December 19, 2017 Leave a Comment

What to consider before placing a bet on the dogs

It may seem like betting on greyhound racing is a bit of a lottery, with so much scope for things to go wrong as the dogs hurtle round the bends at breakneck speeds and regularly knock each other out of the way. However, while there is always an element of risk in placing a bet on any sport, sticking to a few guidelines can help even the novice punter improve their chances of walking away with bulging pockets at the end of the night. While some people might prefer to select a dog on its … [Read more...]

Mabbs December 16, 2017 Leave a Comment

Towcester Set To Host Boxing Day Greyhounds For Third Year Running

If you are looking for a day out this Boxing Day, Towcester is hosting a greyhound card with top class action at the Derby track in what will be the third year running that the course has held greyhound racing on this day. Entry into the course is £10 and the first race is scheduled to take place at 12 pm with a 12 race card running all the way through to 3.30pm. Children under 17 years old can enter for free and can enjoy the family fun day which includes fairground rides, face painting and … [Read more...]

Mabbs November 8, 2017 Leave a Comment

How to Get the Most From Greyhound Betting

While plenty of people bet on greyhounds for fun, for many more it's an extremely serious pastime. If you are in the know about greyhounds, then there are reasonably handsome profits to be made. If you want to up your chances of success using dog racing bets, then you're going to have to do your homework. Here to start you off are a few top-notch greyhound racing tips. Learn how to choose value bets as opposed to short-odds favourites. A value bet is one where the odds are higher than they … [Read more...]