There are a myriad of factors that must be considered when attempting to identify winners in greyhound racing. For clarity I will break them down into sub-sections.
The Draw
This is the first consideration. What we mean by draw is the traps the greyhounds run from. The racing manager or handicapper is the person that decides, based on previous performances, the trap from which a greyhound will start.
Has he or she got it right and will the greyhound get a clear run?
Finding The Leader
It goes without saying that if we can find the leader we are half way to backing a winner. Compare the split times of the runners. Take into account the general level of early-speed. Dont be hoodwinked by one quick sectional set against others that are consistently slower.
The Class
This is the racing managers estimation of any particular greyhounds class at any particular time.
A typical grading system would be to give a prefix for a particular distance, for instance, a 475 metres race at Walthamstow has an A prefix and 640 metres an S prefix. The letter is followed by a number which gives the grade, or class, of the race. An A9 event...