Betting on greyhound racing is fast, exciting, and simple once you understand the basics. Whether you’re placing your first wager or refining your betting strategy, knowing how to read a race card, choose your bet type, and understand the odds will help you make smarter choices.
At MyWinners, you can bet on greyhound races from tracks across the U.S. and around the world, with live streaming, expert tips, and secure transactions every step of the way.
Reading the Race Card
Before you place a bet, it’s worth getting familiar with the race card — the programme of races that lists all the runners, their numbers, and key statistics. Common details include:
Trap Number – The number and coloured jacket each greyhound wears, based on their starting box.
Form – The dog’s recent finishing positions, usually displayed as a string of numbers.
Sectional Time – How fast the greyhound has been out of the traps in previous races.
Trainer and Owner – The people behind the dog’s preparation and racing career.
Understanding this information can help you spot patterns and make more informed picks.
Common Bet Types
Greyhound racing offers a mix of simple and more complex betting options:
Win – Your chosen greyhound must finish first.
Place – Your greyhound must finish in one of the top positions (varies by race size).
Show – Your greyhound must finish in the top three.
Exacta – Pick the first two finishers in the correct order.
Trifecta – Pick the first three finishers in the correct order.
Superfecta – Pick the first four finishers in the correct order.
For bigger payouts, exotic bets like exactas, trifectas, and superfectas offer higher rewards but are harder to land.
Understanding Odds
Odds reflect the likelihood of a greyhound winning and determine your payout. At MyWinners.com, odds are displayed clearly before you place your bet. Shorter odds mean a greyhound is favoured to win, while longer odds offer bigger payouts but indicate a less likely outcome.
Placing a Bet at MyWinners
Log in to your account or create one.
Select Greyhound Racing from the menu.
Choose a Track and Race from the schedule.
Pick Your Bet Type and the amount you wish to stake.
Confirm Your Bet and watch the race live via streaming.
You can also place greyhound bets at any Winners venue, where knowledgeable staff can help you through the process.
Did You Know? Bing Crosby, the legendary American singer and actor, co-owned the Hollywood Turf Club and was a passionate supporter of greyhound racing during the sport’s golden era.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the simplest bet for beginners?
What is the simplest bet for beginners?
A win bet is the most straightforward — you just need your chosen greyhound to finish first.
Can I bet on multiple greyhounds in the same race?
Can I bet on multiple greyhounds in the same race?
Yes. You can place separate win/place bets or use exotic bets like exactas and trifectas to include more than one dog.
Are there strategies for betting on greyhound racing?
Are there strategies for betting on greyhound racing?
Many bettors look at sectional times, recent form, and trap bias (how certain starting positions perform) to make decisions.
Can I place greyhound bets on my phone?
Can I place greyhound bets on my phone?
Yes. MyWinners is fully mobile-friendly, so you can bet from your phone or tablet anywhere betting is permitted.
Do Winners venues offer greyhound betting?
Do Winners venues offer greyhound betting?
Yes. All nine Winners venues in Connecticut offer betting on U.S. and international greyhound races.