The Greyhound Board of Great Britain or GBGB for short, is the governing body for greyhound racing in the UK. The organisation recently restructured its executive leadership team, and most judges agree that some positive changes have been made in the boardroom. Philip Law was recently appointed as GBGB’s new Director of Regulation. While wolfwinner.com has some of the very best regulation in terms of gaming, the move to appoint Law should reap dividends for the Greyhound Board. “We are very … [Read more...]
Top 5 Greyhound Racing Tracks in the UK
It might be a challenge considering the level of competition currently on offer when it comes to greyhound racing stadia, but we have decided to share our top 5 dog tracks in the UK today. There are a total of 20 licensed GBGB greyhound stadiums across the country. Here are our favourites. Romford Greyhound StadiumThe Coral Romford Stadium is situated within easy reach of London, just 15 minutes from the M25 and the track also benefits from excellent public transport links. Romford generally … [Read more...]
Spotlight Sports and Sky City Boost for Greyhound Racing
In some great news for the sport of greyhound racing, Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) has announced a new partnership with Sky City to launch two new websites and apps which should promote UK and Irish dog racing to a global audience. Sky City are a supplier in the Asian iGaming and esports market. The recent sale of broadcasting rights by SIS to show UK and Irish greyhound racing in various countries means ventures such as this one between Spotlight Sports and Sky City will only boost interest … [Read more...]
Getting Set for Your night at the Dogs
There is nothing quite like a night at the dogs. It's an event which the whole family can enjoy, but is also a fun night out for couples or singletons looking to try something new. Most large cities have a local track, or at least a venue within reasonable travelling distance. My nearest dog track is Crayford, and the facilities there are some of the best in the country. I can also highly recommend a Friday night at Romford for anyone serious about their punting. The Essex venue hosts a number … [Read more...]
Welcome to Greyhound Racing
Greyhound racing can provide more thrills and spills than any other sport. This welcome to greyhound racing will provide some detail on this exciting pastime and hopefully give novices and experts alike some new insight on dog racing. The origins of greyhound racing lay in coursing. This practice would see two greyhounds both chasing a live hare, both dogs with the objective of turning the hare first. Unlike best online casinos, this practice is now banned in England. The Irish however still … [Read more...]
Greyhound Racing Newbie Advice
With a resurgence in greyhound racing attendances since the lifting of lockdown restrictions in the UK, I thought it might be useful to write down a few bits of advice for any newcomers to the sport. If you are visiting your local greyhound track for the first time in the coming months, have a look at our top tips which are sure to stand you in good stead come race time! Set a Betting BudgetWhile it may sound counter intuitive to be setting limits on a relaxing night out, it is sensible to … [Read more...]
Spa for Retried Greyhound Sets the Standard
Clark’s Farm Rehoming Kennels near Maldon are giving retired greyhounds from Crayford Stadium the five star treatment via their hydrotherapy spa. The bath massages the dogs with targeted jets of warm water, with the treatment supporting such ailments as aches, pains, arthritis and complications following surgery. These treatments also increase blood flow which can have a positive affect on a greyhound's mobility. Crayford Greyhound Stadium have themselves donated over £6,000 to Clark's to help … [Read more...]
Newcastle Greyhound Stadium in Review
One of the most prestigious venues for greyhound racing in the north of England, Newcastle Stadium is situated on The Fossway, Byker in Newcastle. In addition to greyhound racing, the venue also doubles as a motorcycle speedway stadium. Formerly known as Brough Park, the stadium was renamed in 2007 following a rebrand which included a full scale renovation and in turn, a whole host of high level competitions and an improvement in the standard of dogs competing at the track. Fixtures take … [Read more...]
Oxford Stadium Close to Reopening
Work continues at Oxford Greyhound Stadium to get the facilities to a high standard prior to the track's grand reopening. Oxford held its last meeting back in 2012 and the site has sat in limbo ever since. Thankfully, greyhound racing entrepreneur Kevin Boothby got involved and purchased a ten year lease from site owners Galliard Homes. Sites such as https://www.gamblingmentor.org/ will likely have advice for punters heading to Oxford Stadium on opening night! Lisa Hust, commercial operations … [Read more...]
SIS Extend Live Racing Deal in Argentina
SIS, Sports Information Services, have struck a new deal to broadcast its live 24/7 racing channels in Argentina via a partnership with Codere. Borja Mata, Supplier Relationship Manager at Codere, was quoted as saying: “We’re delighted to be extending our existing relationship with SIS and look forward to delivering an enhanced racing offering to our online customers in Argentina. “With SIS leading the way when it comes to coverage of the world’s best horse and greyhound racing, this is a … [Read more...]