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Book 8
The Definitive Guide to Betting on Greyhounds
by Jim Cremin and John Quinn
Published 19 October 2009
"The Definitive Guide to Betting on Greyhounds" is a completely fresh and unique look at how to successfully bet on greyhounds. Greyhound racing is the second largest betting medium in the UK but how to bet on the sport is not covered in any other specific book. Topics include "Racing Post" columnist Birchy's 20 golden rules for greyhound betting; what makes greyhounds and greyhound racing special; how to read the form, and abbreviations; an A-Z glossary of greyhound terminology; a break down of greyhound racing form and what to look for, including improvers, bitches, greyhounds sharpened by hurdles, pace, draw and class. Also covered are types of bets, betting shop action, a track directory, how to become an owner and how to choose a trainer.
With the introduction of betting on the internet, and the growth in exchange betting, there are now so many ways of placing a bet that it can become confusing for the beginner. This book is a compilation of all the major betting terms and types you might come across while placing a bet. Laid out in an A-Z format, the main focus is on the types of bets you can have in the betting shop, or at the racetrack, plus account betting on the net from home. It includes: an A-Z glossary of betting terminology; a guide to betting odds slang; taking a price v starting price; betting percentages tables; a ready reckoner; website glossary of major bookmakers; exchanges and odds comparison sites; exchange betting; sports betting; numbers betting; spread betting; and gamcare.