Greyhound Betting with VivatBet Ireland

Feel the rush of greyhound racing right here with VivatBet. Whether you're looking to have a greyhound bet on tonight's meetings at top UK tracks or you're already marking your calendar for the Irish Greyhound Derby 2025, we’ve got all the action covered. It’s all here, from checking the latest Racing Post greyhound tips to placing your wager on the biggest races.

Greyhound Odds & Betting Markets

So, you're looking at the greyhound cards and wondering who to back. The greyhound odds are your best friend here. At VivatBet, we give you the latest prices for every race, helping you weigh up the form before you place a greyhound bet. You can keep it simple with a straight win, or get a bit more strategic. Fancy a dog to place? Go each-way. Feeling confident? Try a forecast (picking 1st and 2nd in the right order) or even a tricast and why not try an 'odds v evens' or 'inside v outside traps' bet? It’s a different way to get involved in the greyhound racing.

Race Distances: A Dog's Best Trip

Every dog has an ideal distance. It's the single most important piece of the puzzle. Here’s the breakdown:

• Sprints (under 400yds): Pure explosive power. The dog who breaks fastest from the traps often wins. It's over in a flash. Look for powerful starters.

• Middle-Distance (400-545yds): The classic test. Needs a blend of early speed and stamina to hold on down the home straight. This is where most of the big competitions are won.

• Stayers (550-700yds): All about endurance. A strong finish is more important than a fast start. These are the grinders who pick off tiring rivals late on.

• Marathons (700+ yds): The ultimate stamina test. It's a war of attrition. Early pace is irrelevant; you need a proven, iron-willed dog that can maintain a rhythm for multiple laps.

Greyhound Racing Venues & Events

From the nightly fixtures at UK tracks to the powerful greyhound racing Ireland scene, you’ll find it all in one place. We cover the lot, so you can follow the form from Shelbourne Park to Limerick. But let's be honest, the one everyone talks about is the Irish Greyhound Derby. It’s the highlight of the year, a proper test of class and speed that captures everyone's attention.

You can pay attention to Australian venues as well, like:

• Launceston

• Mandurah

• Q Straight

Betting on Greyhound Races: Tips & Options

Getting into greyhound racing is more than just picking a name you like. A quick look at the greyhound racecards on the Racing Post greyhound site can give you a real edge – check the times, the traps, the recent form. Your betting options are wide open. You can stick to the straightforward win bet, or have a go at a forecast. For a bit of a longer shot, there's the tricast. Or, for something different during a meeting, try the trap challenge – a bet on which trap number will have the most winners on the night. It adds a whole new layer to your greyhound betting.

Your Betting Playbook: More Than Just Picking a Winner

Right, let's talk about how you can really get stuck in. Sure, anyone can just pick a dog to win, but the real craft – and the real craic – comes from the other bets on the card. With up to six dogs flying around the track, you've got options that let you use your head, not just your gut.

The Classics: Win & Each-Way

The Win bet is your bread and butter. You're backing your fancy to come home first. Simple as.
The Each-Way is your safety net, and a savvy punter's best friend. It's two bets in one: one for the win, and one for the dog to simply 'place' (usually finish in the top two). So, if your dog gets pipped at the post but still runs a stormer to finish second, you still get a return. It's perfect for when you fancy an outsider at a nice price but want a bit of cover.

The Clever Bets: Forecasts & Tricasts

Here, you can turn a small bet into a big win. It's all about predicting the exact finishing order.

• Forecast: This is where you name the first and second, in the exact order. You need to be spot on. If you fancy Trap 2 to lead from start to finish and Trap 5 to come flying late for second, this is your bet.

• Reverse Forecast: A bit more leeway here. You pick two dogs to finish first and second, but it doesn't matter which one wins and which one is second. Because you're covering both outcomes, it costs you double the stake of a straight Forecast. Great for a tight race between two favourites.

• Tricast: The holy grail for some. This is where you predict the first, second, and third in the exact correct order. It's tough to land, but the payouts can be seriously sweet. You need to have read the form book inside out and maybe have a bit of luck on your side.

• Combination Tricast: This is the full cover bet. You pick three dogs, and they can finish in the top three in any order. Because you're covering all six possible ways they can finish 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, your stake is multiplied by six. So, a £1 Combination Tricast will cost you £6, but if your three selections fill the places, you're getting paid no matter what the order is. It's the ultimate way to back your judgement on the best three dogs in the race.

Irish Greyhound Derby Betting with VivatBet

The Irish Greyhound Derby is the big one cause this is what the top dogs are bred for. The atmosphere is electric, and the upcoming greyhound racing in the lead-up is all about finding which contender is in peak form.

We’re with you every step of the way. You can get involved early with greyhound bets on the outright winner, or follow the drama through every heat and round. There’s nothing quite like having a running interest in a dog as it makes its way to the final. Keep an eye on the greyhound racing post for all the news and updates as the Irish Greyhound Derby gets closer.