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Any greyhound racing fan will testify to this; placing your bet on the on the most attractive dog on the lineup does not always translate to better winning chances. In fact, it is a sure way of losing your hard-earned cash. Whether you are watching a live greyhound race or a hosted dog race on the internet, do not be tempted to place your bet on any nice looking greyhound on the race track, especially if you are not a regular gambler. Instead, try and follow some important tips that have been proven by professional handicappers. These tips can greatly improve your odds of making a winning bet.

Firstly, you should check the consistency of the dog that you want to place your money on. Make use of all available statistics to evaluate the past performance of each greyhound in several races. Some of the factors that you should take into account, when evaluating past performance include the position where dog finished in comparison to the rest of the pack and the starting trap. Check whether the dog has ever started in the current trap or a similar one, and still managed to achieve a top three finish. If it has done so, go ahead and place your bet. However, you should note that, going for a dog that has achieved a top finish in a few past races is not in itself a good enough guarantee that you are going to win. The dog may have flopped badly in some races. The most important thing is to look for a greyhound that has been able to achieve in a consistent manner, a top five finish after racing from the same trap. It should also have participated in some recent races. If the racing dog has not taken part in recent races, it may not be in its top form regardless of its placing statistics.

The track conditions and the weather are crucial considerations that you should factor in before you gamble in live greyhound racing. The type of racing track surface differs from on race to another. Make use of available statistics to check where the greyhound generally races. Ask yourself; does the current track compare favorably with the tracks on which it has raced before, and achieved a good placing? If the answer to this question is to the affirmative, then you can place your bet. If you are dealing with a wet track, go for a big dog which is racing on the inside. Big dogs are known to have little trouble in getting a good grip on a wet surface.

Other key pointers that can assist you to place a winning bet on a live greyhound racing competition is the extent of training and the age of the dog. Generally, younger dogs run faster than the older ones. However, this does not mean that an older hound cannot win. The prime running age for female dogs is three years while that of their male counterparts is and half years. Find out how skilled the dog’s trainer is. Go for a dog that specializes in live greyhound racing only. Make use of your instincts well. However, do not be tempted to place a very big bet on one dog.