If a greyhound with A, B or C grading fails to Length - The margin equal to the length of one greyhound. Black, white, red, blue, fawn, fallow, brindle or any of these colours broken with white. Long, set on rather low, strong at root, tapering to point, carried low, slightly curved. A1-A3: Top Races Ten separate divisions within the most common dog-racing distance may seem like a lot but it does help ensure contests are close because there is an appropriate standard for almost all runners. Greyhound races are comprised of fields of eight or nine racers. Reverse Forecast - A bet placed on two greyhounds - to cross the finish line in any order. In the latter case, no tax is deducted from the punter's winnings. GROC - The Greyhound Race of Champions, the premier annual event in American greyhound racing, sponsored by the AGTOA. The greyhound's Bertillon number is tattooed in its ear. Photo Finish - A photo device utilized to more accurately determine the winner of a race where the finishers are very close. After seven races without a win, the decision was taken to drop the greyhound back to A4. Contact details for the Greyhound Stud Book are: Tel: 01787 212381 Confusingly equates to 'Starting Price' in the UK. It is not quite as straightforward as that though, which you will know if you start looking at the racecard for some upcoming meetings. Only greyhounds belonging to the same . If there were only A1, A2 and A3 races for instance, there would be much wider differences in ability within each classification. Not as common as in horse racing but these do exist. It was developed and implemented Absolute soundness is essential. next grade. Flashy Sir Award - Given each year to the nation's top distance (3/8-mile) greyhound by the NGA; named for an outstanding distance greyhound of the mid-1940's. Any departure from the foregoing points should be considered a fault and the seriousness with which the fault should be regarded should be in exact proportion to its degree and its effect upon the health and welfare of the dog and on the dogs ability to perform its traditional work. Tote Board - A board located behind the racetrack's backstretch that displays the odds, pools, results, and payoffs for each race. three consecutive races, it will be downgraded to the previous grade. Most of the greyhound race Moderate length, with compact, well-knuckled toes and strong pads. The number of alphabet letters: A, B, C, D, E and M. 2) 9) designated by the letter S. In some instance they offer the same rate which is available at Sunderland but they are more generous with their A1 and A2 purses. The value of the lowest number can very, for B grade races the lowest is 6 while for A races 10 is usually the very lowest although some tracks can operate slightly different. 2nd, 3rd or 4th in four consecutive races it grade can compete in the same greyhound race. The greyhounds are kept there prior to racing. Once a greyhound is "graded on", usually staring out as pup (under 2 years of age), the job of a trainer is to enhance each greyhound in their care through the graded system, the objective being to get up as high as possible (A1 standard) before hopefully, a crack at open races, if ability dictates. The Racing Managers job is to put together races that are as closely matched as possible and to, if you like, create a puzzle for the punters. Front Stretch - The portion of the racetrack closest to the Apron. Bright, intelligent, oval and obliquely set. Hocks well let down, inclining neither in nor out. At the other end of the scale, we have A7-A10 races and this is where greyhounds may start their career as they have not yet reached peak speed, or where they end up prior to retirement as their level drops. Graded racing is the greyhound equivalent of a handicap race except that greyhounds are not allocated any sort of handicap to slow them down. on greyhound race tracks in 1950. Male animals should have two apparently normal testicles fully descended into the scrotum. Grade - Defines where a greyhound rates in comparison to other greyhounds at the track. Also known as 'Bees' or 'Ajax'. It is also useful to know what distance a dog typically runs over as it may be that they are more suited to a particular type of race. As you can see, the difference in payouts between the races are very small with only an extra 5 or 10 added to the purse for each step up in quality. IKC - Interstate Kennel Club. If a maiden greyhound finished 2nd, 3rd Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. If a greyhound with E grading could not finish 1st, When a greyhound wins a Grade "J" race, it will advance to Grade "C", and then to "B" and "A". To do this, the owner(s) must complete the front page of a Registration Certificate form and pass this to their trainer, who will arrange for the registration on your behalf. Prize money in minor races is comparable to that of top graded races but there can be far more noticeable differences when entering Major Open Race territory. Dogs that compete in the top races, mainly A1 or A2, may well make it into an Open Race (discussed below) if they are able to impress at this level. tracks use six grades. What are Round the Clock and Liverpool Round the Clock Bets? Jaws powerful and well chiselled. Straight Forecast (UK) - A tote bet operating in races of 3 or more declared runners in which the punter has to pick the first and second to finish in the correct order. A is the most common letter to see, by a considerable margin, but it is not the only one by any means. Beard - A contact who places bets for someone who wants to hide their identity from sportbooks or bookmakers. A greyhound's number always corresponds to the number of his starting box. D races (sprints) at Sunderland, by contrast are distinctly less valuable. Some of the very best 'top graders' may also compete in major open events and can average speeds around a track between 38-39 mph. New Complete Guide to Gambling, The Gambling Times Maiden - A greyhound that has not won an official race. Invitations are not necessarily required to have very specific entry requirement, although it is not unusual for this to be the case. A maiden dog is a greyhound that Far Turn - The third turn of the racetrack. Win - A Win bet is a also called a straight bet or a single. contest for the dogs and the most interesting race for the public. Wagering which takes place between tracks located across state lines. going down to A8. Wagering between tracks located within the same state. The winner of any race is advanced one grade until reaching A. GRADE "J" FACTS When a greyhound wins a Grade "M" race, it will advance to Grade "J". System - A method of betting, usually mathematically based, used by a punter to try to get an advantage. Bettor - Someone who places or has a bet. If a greyhound is Elbows free and well set under shoulders. 2005 www.greyhoundracingtoday.com 2nd, 3rd or 4th in four consecutive starts, its This course measures 2,050 feet or 3/8ths of a mile. The RPGTV Juvenile in March for instance requires nominations submitting a week prior to the race with the RPGTV themselves deciding who makes the cut. This can be done by logging into your Owners Account on My Kennel or by downloading a Greyhound Retirement Form and returning it to us via post or by emailing welfare@gbgb.org.uk. It is also interesting to note that S races, so stayers races, pay more than the equivalent A race. A 'Punter' in the UK. grading will go down. MTP - Minutes To Post. the upper teeth closely overlapping lower teeth and set square to the jaws. See 'Forcast'. Greyhound was the race leader in the section of the race between the second and third bends. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Size The Kennel Club breed standard is a guide and description of the ideal for the breed; the size as described does not imply that a dog will match the measurements given (height or weight). with the help of the greyhound grading system. position before the race is chosen randomly. Often preceded by an abbreviation showing the track at which the starts were recorded. It is not as though the dogs will be noticeably slower as we are only talking a maximum difference of 3mph between the most elite greyhounds and those on the verge of retirement. The letters for six grades are: A, B, C, D, E and M. The letter A is for the highest grade and the letter M stands for maiden dogs. Jackpot - Pick six winners in six races to share in a Jackpot prize. Lure operator - The person responsible for keeping the lure a uniform distance ahead of the greyhounds during a race. Post - A greyhound's box or post position number. Gradings change on a race-by-race basis too so it is not that all Sheffield races on 10th February will be A6. Grade A. generally accepted is Hartwell Grading System. AGTOA - American Greyhound Track Operators Association. Breeders and judges should at all times be careful to avoid obvious conditions or exaggerations which would be detrimental in any way to the health, welfare or soundness of this breed. Thighs and second thighs wide and muscular, showing great propelling power. In previous years Romford had three A1 divisions followed by A2, A3 etc. 5) Please note that for transfer of ownership involving British-bred greyhounds, the Greyhound Stud Book must carry out the required transfer first. If a feature or quality is desirable it should only be present in the right measure. Scratches at Mile High are listed by race number then greyhound number. next race will be accompanied by letter M (maiden). Restricted to any dog under 24 months (but must be older than 15 months as this is the minimum age). A breed standard is the guideline which describes the ideal characteristics, temperament and appearance including the correct colour of a breed and ensures that the breed is fit for function. Grades range from Grade AA, the top grade, down through Grades A, B, C, and D. Each time a greyhound wins, it advances one grade until reaching AA. Career Record - A series of five numbers indicating, in order, a greyhound's total number of starts, followed by first place, second place, third place, and fourth place finishes. Tattoo Draw - When purchasing, all greyhounds are selected in order of purchase or reserve/deposit - according to your preferred sex or random, Tattoo Drawing - Most pups are sold by the time they are three months of age, so the sellers rarely have greyhounds of an older age. letters for six grades are: A, B, C, D, E and M. The letter A is for the highest When an owner sells their greyhound, they are required to notify GBGB under Rule 18 of the Rules of Racing within 28 days of the sale. A maiden dog is a greyhound that has never won. Jones Winner's Guide to Greyhound Racing. This is the lowest Grade designation. Longer distance than standard, so providing a stamina test, but not as far as a marathon race. The letter represents the order in which the litter was tattooed (It does not mean the order of birth). Scratch - The withdrawal of a greyhound from a race. Breeder - The person who is the owner or lessee of his or her dam at the time of whelping. The system insures that you never wager "against the track" but only against other players. The position of some starting stalls will be adjusted to give certain dogs a head start depending on their ability. It also serves as a reminder that A1 races are not the top contests around, rather they are simply the best of the standard, graded, contests. Infield - Area surrounded by the oval track. If a greyhound with D grading fails to finish 1st, This is a favorable way to purchase greyhounds since no one can tell how much speed any greyhound pup will have at such an early age and therefore the purchase price is relatively low. There are nine officially numbered blankets used in greyhound racing; Mile High uses eight in each race. Many, however, are not good enough to make that next step up as the competition is so fierce. makes it easier to see the overall picture. Handicapper - The official who decides the weights to be carried in handicap events, and the grading of horses and greyhounds. The bar price is the minimum odds for any of those selections not quoted. In such races dogs are required to jump over some (fairly low) obstacles. It is only when looking at international races that you may find there are eight dogs featuring. Before a race, the greyhounds are weighed, identified by a paddock judge, walked and blanketed before entering the track. There are six grades of greyhounds indicated by A, B, C, D, J and M (Maiden). The tracks Local Official will then complete the second page of the form by taking a copy of your greyhounds distinctive markings and record their microchip number so that they can be identified going forward. Post Parade - The lead outs parade the greyhounds in front of the grandstand prior to a race for a blanket and muzzle inspection. The same way a greyhound post Imp1 - "Impeded at first bend" Category Two always offers more than this upper limit, usually up to a maximum of 6,500. grades may vary from one race track to another. Ideal height: dogs: 71-76 cms (28-30 ins); bitches: 69-71 cms (27-28 ins). Scale Room - An area within the Paddock where the greyhounds are weighed on a calibrated scale by the Clerk of Scales. Something like this is not something you would ever really notice so it is not as though low-grade contests appear painfully slow or lack the excitement of the better contests. In permutation bets the banker is a selection that must win to guarantee any returns. Chart - A record of each race showing finish, calls, odds and comments describing each racer's performance; useful to handicappers studying a greyhound's past performance. of how Hartwell Grading System works. A few might be but there will always be a wide range of different grades so all quality of dogs have an appropriate chance to compete. Program - A printed guide to the day's races including detailed, compiled data to assist customers in handicapping the races. Possessing remarkable stamina and endurance. Cool-Out Area - An area where racing greyhounds cool down following a race. When glancing through the card of a greyhound meeting, alongside the race times punters will find an array of these letter/number combinations, for example A1, A4, B2, S5 and so on. Interference - Intentional physical contact which obstructs or impedes the running of another greyhound. Flanks well cut up. How much time remains before a race begins. U.K. - Top Grade - (A1 - A3) equivalent to American greyhound grades (A, B) and Australian grades (1, 2). A very small number of Open Races work on an invitation-only basis. Dead Heat - An exact tie between two or more greyhounds in a race. Bridge-Jumper - Bettor who specializes in large show bets on odd-on favourites. For example, a low-grade stayers race would be categorised as S4. O.O.P. When this happens dogs can end up moving down a grade or two, in order to give them a better chance of success as they will be facing slower rivals. Fast - The racetrack's state during normal weather conditions. All these codes form part of what is known as a Graded race. Absolute soundness is essential. However if a dog possesses a feature, characteristic or colour described as undesirable or highly undesirable, it is strongly recommended that it should not be rewarded in the show ring. 'closed at 5 to 1'). Lock-Out Kennel - Sometimes referred to as the 'Jinny Pit', this is an area within the 'Paddock' designed to house the racing greyhounds prior to their racing performance. marked by the letter T on the racing program. (USA, Quiniela). Races are graded from A1 down to A11. Buy the Rack (US) - Purchase every possible daily-double or other combination ticket. Doubleheader - Two racing performances during one day. Guide to Winning Systems, Kelso The greyhound that has won the race advances to the This is quite the contrast from horse racing where the difference between a Class 6 and Class 5 race is likely to be a four-figure amount, though the sums in general are far greater in horse racing. Long, moderate width, flat skull, slight stop. Common methods of recouping this by the punter are to deduct tax from returns (winnings) or to pay tax with the stake/wager. is: if a greyhound keeps winning, it moves to a higher grade. If a greyhound with A, B or C grading fails to take As per the example above, most races will typically have a letter followed by a number. grades representing the levels of performance of the greyhound. All-America Team - The eight top racing greyhounds selected each year by AGTOA. Preferably dark. Straight, low reaching, free stride enabling the ground to be covered at great speed. Instead, every single race around the track you see will have its own classification, one that gives you some indication of its quality. Contact details for the Greyhound Stud Book are: Every greyhound grade is indicated by a letter. The lure operator keeps it a uniform distance ahead of the greyhounds. greyhound a fair chance at winning. The added familiarity combined with knowing it is an elite contest can make such races the best to tune into. Calls - The position of each greyhound at specific points around the track during a race. The grades were pretty clearly defined. Backstretch - The area of the racetrack opposite the finish line. 1) At most tracks water is provided as well as ample room to walk around. Even at the lower levels greyhounds are no slouches so we are only talking about a speed difference of around 2mph or 3mph. Graded races are also known as BAGS (Bookmakers Afternoon Greyhound Service) and BEGS (Bookmakers Evening Greyhound Service). All traps will then open simultaneously afterwards. It could be that they continue to thrive but not all dogs will fare as well when up against stronger opposition. All these are what are known as graded races and they can be quite challenging to call correctly with races typically decided by very small margins. The longest distance greyhound races you will find, often around 800m to 1000m. Smith - Owen Patrick Smith, inventor of a revolutionary mechanical lure circa 1912 that could travel around a circular track; considered the 'father' of American greyhound racing. A stayers race is usually around 600m/700m. Few tracks use a different combination of letters. Cart - The motor that runs around the racetrack with the lure. Escape Turn - The first turn of the racetrack after the front stretch. Compound - An area where the racing association houses racing greyhounds. a 3rd place at least twice in four consecutive races, its grading has never won. - All Rights Reserved. Even at Category Three, races will pay a minimum of 800 but up to 1,800. Matinee - A program of racing conducted during the daylight hours. Middle Distance - Distance classification for the Commerce Course at Mile High. Tel: 01787 212381 3) What Is Place Insurance in Greyhound Racing? will be lowered one step down. It does also cover the leading greyhound contests around though, such as the 25,000 Puppy Derby and 15,000 Winter Derby. Owners must inform GBGB when they retire a registered greyhound by completing a green retirement form. Breed Watch information related to this breed. Every greyhound grade is indicated by a letter. Mutuel Handle - The total sum wagered for a single performance or a full meeting. Starting Boxes - Mechanical gates that ensure all runners start in unison. Located in Abilene, Kansas. Regardless of whether it is a sprint, middle distance, marathon race or anything else. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. Grade TA - The T designates mixed grades in a race (such as A and B greyhounds). Judges' Stand - An area designated at the racetrack for the judges to perform their duties. Jaws strong with a perfect, regular and complete scissor bite, i.e. races, the most important problem for him to solve is to guarantee a fair A dog that regularly finishes 4th or 5th in an A1 contest could very feasibly win an A3 or A4 contest, for example. If for example, a particular dog has been stuck in a bad spate of form you might not normally consider them because of this. This works in both directions of course, as you may have a dog that has been performing excellently of late so their trainer/owner has decided to put them in a more challenging (and more valuable) contest. This part is far more straightforward. Racing Commission - A state or county regulatory agency that oversees all aspects of greyhound racing. There are six greyhound grades indicated by the If there were only A1, A2 and A3 races for instance, there would be much wider differences in ability within each classification.

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