There are a number of different betting option available to greyhound punters and those visiting the track for the first time may find things a little daunting. Below we detail the different types of greyhound racing bets and tell you exactly how they work.
Win Bet – This is as straight forward as it sounds. Simply select a greyhound to finish first, go to the tote window or track bookmaker and tell them which trap from 1 to 6 or the name of the greyhound you would like to wager on. The usual minimum stake for this bet is £1.
Place Bet – A place bet involves selecting a greyhound to finish first or second. It’s the same process as before but you just ask for a place bet rather than a win bet. This bet doesn’t tend to be a huge payer but can appeal to the more cautious greyhound punter and is also a good bet when there is a very short priced favourite that is likely to win but not a sporting price. The usual minimum stake is again £1.
Straight Forecast – The straight forecast is a bet involving two greyhounds to finish first and second in the correct order. It may seem like a difficult task to choose the first two home in a greyhound race but the return can often be very rewarding. The usual minimum stake for a straight forecast is 50p
Reverse Forecast – As you may have guessed, the reverse forecast is just a variation on the straight forecast bet. The difference with the reverse forecast is your two selected greyhounds can finish first and second in any order. A reverse forecast counts as two bets so if plump for the minimum unit stake of 50p, your total stake would be £1.
Combination Forecast – A third variation of the forecast bet. With a combination forecast, you choose three greyhounds to finish first and second in any order. This option gives you a better chance of collecting than the straight or reverse forecast bets but is more costly. A combination forecast is six bets in total so for a 50p unit stake, the bet costs £3.
Trio – The trio bet offers race goers the chance to win some serious cash! The downside is it’s a very difficult bet to predict. You must select three greyhounds to finish first, second and third in the correct order – I did tell you it was difficult! The usual minimum unit stake is 50p.
Combination Trio – As we have already covered the combination forecast, you may have realised what a combination trio entails. As with the trio bet, you select your three greyhounds to finish first, second and third, but this time, they can finish in any order. A combination trio make landing the trio bet a bit more realistic but it does increase the cost of the bet. Like a combination forecast, a combination trio is six bets in total so a unit stake of 50p would cost £3.
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Hi,
Can you tell me wether the trio return will be the same as the tricast return, thank you,
Regards
Dave.,
Hi Dave,
No they pay different dividends, just depends on what is bet into the Tote.
Regards
Jamie