How do you pick a winner at greyhound racing?

Start with the race card and work through the key factors in order: recent form, finishing times relative to the grade, trap draw, and running style. Identify which dog has the early pace to lead at the first bend, because the leader wins the majority of greyhound races. Check for grade changes — a dog dropping in class is often undervalued by the market. Cross-reference the trap draw with each dog's running style to predict who gets a clear run and who faces trouble at the first bend. Finally, compare your assessment with the odds to decide whether the price represents value.

What is the best trap in greyhound racing?

Statistically, Trap 1 wins more races than any other position across UK tracks, typically accounting for around 19-20% of wins against the 16.7% you would expect from a perfectly even distribution. The inside rail gives the Trap 1 dog the shortest route to the first bend. However, trap advantage varies significantly between tracks — a venue with a long run to the first bend reduces the inside edge, while a short run-up amplifies it. The best trap for any individual race depends on the track layout and the running styles of the dogs drawn around it.

Do favourites win at greyhound racing?

Yes, but not often enough to make blind backing profitable. The market favourite wins roughly a third of all UK greyhound races, which means it loses about twice as often as it wins. Because the favourite's odds are short by definition, the payouts from wins do not compensate for the accumulated losses. Profitable punters distinguish between favourites that deserve their price — dogs with strong form in the right grade and draw — and those that are over-bet on reputation alone.

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