Live Greyhound Betting Odds at Betiton UK

If you’re interested in greyhound betting in the UK, you should know a few facts and tips before placing your bets. Betiton UK offers the best online sports betting odds in the UK, offering competitive odds and a user-friendly betting process that will make it easy to bet on greyhounds.

This greyhound betting strategy guide will explain how to bet on greyhounds and the available markets on our platform. We’ll also share the top tips that might help you when you want to place a bet and give you easy steps to create a real money account.

Keep reading to get the best greyhound betting tips today and get started at Betiton UK.

🤑 Greyhound Free Bet	£10
🐕 Bet on Greyhound Competitions	Irish Greyhound Derby, English Greyhound Derby, Scottish Greyhound Derby
📈 GreyhoundBetting Markets	Outright winner, Forecast bet, Reverse Forecast, Trap Challenge
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Greyhound Betting Explained

Greyhound racing is a popular niche in the UK and Ireland. In its simplest form, betting on greyhounds involves betting on which dog will win the race. A typical race lasts 30 seconds or less, so you’ll know the result of your bet practically instantly.

Greyhound racing is one of the most unpredictable sports you can bet on in the UK. Many factors influence the outcome, so unexpected results are common. Nevertheless, you can use a few tips to find the best greyhound betting system that works for you, keeping in mind that losing is always possible.

Popular Greyhound Racing Competitions You Can Bet on at Betiton UK

There are five categories of greyhound races held in the UK, which is why there are quite a few races you can bet on throughout the year. The lowest category is the Minor Race, while the top level is the Derby. The most popular greyhound races to bet on are the derby-level races, such as the ones below.

English Greyhound Derby

The English Greyhound Derby is the most prestigious event in greyhound racing. The first edition was held in 1927 at the White City Stadium in London. This year, the 93rd edition of this iconic race took place at the Towcester Greyhound Stadium.

The format of the English Greyhound Derby consists of five preliminary qualifiers, during which several dogs will be eliminated. The remaining compete in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. Finally, the last six dogs compete for the top prize in the final 500-metre race.

Irish Greyhound Derby

The Irish Greyhound Derby is another famous race and a significant event among greyhound enthusiasts. It’s also a highly anticipated for punters who like to bet on greyhounds.

Before the big race, the Irish Greyhound Derby draw is held to determine the best dogs to compete in the final. The qualifying race will determine the final six greyhounds to compete for first place and the competition’s grand prize.

Scottish Greyhound Derby

The Scottish Greyhound Derby is a classic race typically taking place every year in Shawfield Stadium, Glasgow. The race is contested by some of the best greyhounds in Ireland and the United Kingdom and is usually held in April or May.

The 2020 Scottish Greyhound Derby was postponed due to the pandemic, but a new date hasn’t been set yet. The last Scottish Greyhound Derby was held in 2019 and won by Braveheart Bobby, trained by Pat Buckley.

Calendar for the Greyhound Competitions in 2025

🐕 Event	📍 Location	📅 Date of Event
English Greyhound Derby	Towcester Greyhound Stadium	6th – 14th June 2025
Irish Greyhound Derby	Shelbourne Park	22nd August – 27th September 2025
Scottish Greyhound Derby	TBA	TBA

Betiton UK Greyhound Betting Markets

You can place your bets on several greyhound betting types at Betiton UK. However, the markets are relatively limited compared to betting on other sports. This is because greyhound racing has a short and straightforward format.

We’ve explained the most common greyhound betting markets below.

Single Bet – Outright Winner

The most straightforward way to start greyhound betting in the UK is to bet on the greyhound that will finish first and win the race. This is the most common betting market for any sport you can bet on, including horse racing, tennis, cricket, and many other sports.

Betting on the winner in any sport is always tricky, but it’s even trickier in greyhound racing because the odds fluctuate rapidly. The average distance for a race is typically between 400 and 500 metres, and usually finishes in under 30 seconds. Very often, the dog in second or third position overtakes the one in the lead at the very last second.

Straight Forecast

The straight forecast bet in greyhound betting is even trickier because it involves predicting the dogs that will finish in the first and second places. The dogs must finish in this exact order for you to win the bet. For example, if you’re betting on Romeo Command to win the race and Signet Otis to finish second, they must finish in these exact positions to win. The bet will be lost if either dog finishes in another place.

Reverse Forecast

The reverse forecast bet is similar to the above market, but the order in which the dogs finish doesn’t matter. This makes it somewhat easier to predict correctly, but you’ll still need to guess the top two dogs that will finish in the first or second place.

A reverse forecast covers both possible orders of your chosen pair, combining the selections, and potentially enhancing odds.

Trap Challenge

The trap in greyhound racing is the metal cage where the dogs are placed before the race begins. Each dog has a designated trap, and once the race starts, the trap door flies open, and the dog runs out. The trap is assigned to each dog before the race begins, and it can be seen beside the dog’s name on the race card.

Instead of betting on the winning dog, you can place your bets on the trap you think will produce the most successful dogs over several races. This is called the Trap Challenge bet.

Greyhound Betting Odds Explained Betiton UK

Greyhound betting odds are the figures used by bookmakers like Betiton UK. Odds are based on several factors, including a dog’s recent race results, track conditions, type of competition, age, and other factors.

The latest greyhound betting odds are expressed as fractions, decimals, or in an American format at Betiton UK. The latter is not as common as the other two at most online sportsbooks in the UK. At Betiton Sports, you can choose the format you prefer to use. Most punters find the decimal odds the easiest to understand, but it’s also a matter of preference.

Before placing a bet on a greyhound betting site, it’s essential to understand how these odds work. First, remember that odds aren’t always accurate, so there’s no guaranteed way to win, even if you place ‘safe’ bets with excellent odds.  Secondly, it’s also good to know how to calculate the potential payout for a bet before choosing it.

For example, if you bet on a greyhound at odds of 3.1 and stake £10, the payout would be £31 if the dog finishes first. The smaller the number in decimal odds, the higher your chances of winning the bet. On the other hand, the larger the number, the less likely you are to win it.

Greyhound Ante Post Betting

Greyhound Ante Post betting refers to wagers placed well before the final declarations, often on multi-round competitions. This could be the day before the event or a whole week ahead. However, considering that greyhound racing consists of multiple races during an event, not a single race, you can bet on the dog that will reach (and win) the final race.

Due to the fast-paced format of this sport, live greyhound betting is very rare. With most sports, betting during game play intensifies the excitement, but a typical greyhound race can be as fast as 30 seconds or less. For this reason, live online greyhound betting wouldn’t make sense.

How to Bet on Greyhound Competitions at Betiton UK?

We’ve made betting on greyhound competitions as intuitive as possible for our UK punters. Greyhound betting is available to every Betiton UK member, so if you haven’t signed up yet, you’ll need to create an account first.

Then, you can follow the steps below:

1. Log in to your Betiton account and make a deposit.
2. Go to the Sports section and click on Greyhounds.
3. Choose the competition you want to bet on.
4. Add your selections to the betslip.
5. Enter your stake and select Place Bets.

Greyhound Betting Tips by Betiton UK

Although greyhound racing is unpredictable to a certain extent, placing a bet with the proper knowledge and information will certainly improve your odds of winning. It’s never a good idea to bet on a sport you don’t know or to place a random bet and hope for the best, so let’s review the top tips for greyhound betting you should keep in mind.

• Check the race distance—Like human runners, greyhounds good at long-distance running might not be as good in short races and vice versa. So, before betting on a greyhound, check their past results for a similar distance.
• Check the dog’s form—Study how a greyhound has performed in recent races, where it has raced, and how many times it has raced in the past month.
• Trap position counts – Traps are assigned during the draw, typically with seeding (rails/middle/wide) considered. At some tracks, inside traps can have an advantage due to the run to the first bend and rail bias, but this varies by track and conditions.
• Research the trainer – The trainer is almost as important as the dog and should be considered. Dogs trained by more successful trainers have a higher chance of winning.
• Check the racetrack—Greyhounds can perform differently on different tracks. For example, some have a history of running better on wet tracks.
• Bet on multiple dogs – Consider each-way or combination bets within your budget to potentially increase your chances of winning.

Greyhound Betting Offers & Promotions by Betiton UK

One of the best greyhound betting tips we didn’t mention in the list above is to look for offers, promotions, or bonuses that you can use to bet on greyhound racing competitions. Betiton UK offers a fantastic welcome for new punters joining our online sportsbook.

If you’re a new member, you can claim a £10 Free Bet that can be used on greyhounds once you complete registration and deposit/wager a minimum of £15 on any sport (minimum odds 2.00). Other terms and conditions apply. Please read the full T&Cs on the promotions page, where you can find more information about this bonus.

Responsible Greyhound Gambling at Betiton UK

Betting on greyhound racing at Betiton UK should be done responsibly and within limits. UK greyhound betting, like any other form, shouldn’t be considered a form of making money. It’s simply a form of entertainment that may or may not result in a payout.

To ensure you play safely and with money you can afford to lose, we encourage you to use the responsible gambling tools in your account to help you stick to your budget. These include deposit, loss, time limits, and self-exclusion. You have control over whether we accept bets from your account. You can also access our Responsible Gambling page for tips on safe betting or contact our customer service team.

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions About Greyhound Betting