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posted by admin on Sep 30

It took me about three years of handicapping to discover something that everyone should know about playing the dogs: almost everything works for awhile. I had been going over programs from Lincoln, now called Twin Rivers, a track with decent dogs where speed mattered. Still does there, as far as I know, because the dogs are still good compared to a lot of the tracks that have gone downhill.

Anyway, I was going over past programs, trying to figure out how to narrow the dogs down to three dogs and then trying to handicap the winner from those three. So, for every race, I underlined the dogs with the best time in their last race. Then I handicapped and picked the dog I thought should win. Then I checked the results.

I was amazed when I discovered that even when I didn’t pick the winner, the dog I picked and the other two dogs with best times in their last races were very often the quiniela and at least two or three times on a program, they’d be the tri and pay well. I couldn’t believe my eyes.

Could it be this simple, I thought? Had I been making it too complicated? Was the secret to making money at the dog track at Lincoln just a matter of boxing the three dogs with the best times in their last races in quiniela and trifecta boxes? I was flabbergasted and so eager to try it out, that I only did a few more programs – which it worked on – before taking it to the track for a test drive.

I started on a Wednesday and hit six quinielas and two tris to the tune of $126 more than I spent. This was magic! There was no racing on Thursday, so I waited and went back on Friday. Same thing, only I didn’t make as much. Only $80 profit, but any profit was better than the losing streak I’d been on.

On Saturday, there were two programs and I handicapped both of them very carefully, then went to the track with enough money to play both of them. I bought my tickets and sat up in the stands away from everyone else so that I could really watch the races and keep track of what was going on. Only, for me, there was nothing going on.

I cashed one quiniela ticket for $18 on the second program and nothing on the first. I was down over $200 and the wonderful system I had discovered didn’t pick one quiniela or trifecta and very few winners. And when it did pick a winner, some longshot would get in for second and I wouldn’t get the quiniela. I was really discouraged, but I told myself that I just had to be patient and keep trying.

I tried until I had blown over $500 and then I came to my senses and realized that it wasn’t going to work. The simple system I had “discovered” was just a fluke, a temporary thing that I took for a pattern. If I had checked it out on more past programs, I would have realized that without spending so much money.

That was my first introduction to how easy it is to think that you’ve found the secret to winning at the dog track with some simple formula. Believe me, there isn’t one. The only way to win at the track is with handicapping. Of course, methods like the ones I sell on my site can help. It’s a lot easier if you work with the knowledge and insight that other people have spent time learning instead of always starting from square one and doing everything yourself.

But as much as we’d like to believe that there’s some simple mechanical way of picking winners at the greyhound races, I think we really know that there isn’t any such thing. That’s why learning to handicap from people who have put the time in to learn the ropes is so important. Most everything works for awhile or some of the time, but nothing but handicapping, good judgment and self control works in the long run.

Before you go to the dog track, find out why smart handicappers are checking out the free articles, tips and Winning Greyhound Systems at http://ebnetr.com

posted by admin on Sep 29

I have been gambling since around the age of sixteen. I see it as a bit of a hobby and really enjoy playing poker and bragg. I go to the casino as often as I can and also love to go to the horse racing and to the greyhounds. This article is a story about when I lost a lot of money on a horse which was supposed to be a racing certainty.

As well as gambling, I love to have a few beers. It was during one of my nights out drinking when I met an old school friend. His name was John and we had not seen each other for around fifteen years. The conversation soon turned to talking about various forms of gambling and we realised that we had very similar interests.

John told me about some of his more profitable days and I responded by talking about some of mine. I must say his seemed far more impressive than what I had ever won. John then told me that he was very good friends with a local trainer and that he had some information that I might be interested in.

This night was becoming more interesting by the hour and I enquired as to what type of information he had. He started talking about a horse which the trainer and its connections thought could not lose. The horse was going to run in ten days time and was of a far higher class than what the other horses in the race would be. The trainer wanted the horse to have an easy victory so that it would gain some confidence from the race.

I told quite a lot of people about this horse over the next few days, this was to be a big mistake, a mistake I will not be repeating in the future.

The big race day arrived and I was very excited. I will not tell you how much I placed on the horse but lets just say it was a lot of money. The odds were five to one and I believed that this was going to be the easiest money I would have ever obtained.

The race in question was a three mile hurdle and with only three fences to go the horse was cruising. It was challenging the long term leader who was fading and being strongly ridden. Approaching the second to last fence the horse took the lead but disaster was to strike, yes it fell at this fence. I could not believe it, the horse would have won if only it could have jumped those last two fences.

These are my horse racing tips, beware there is no such thing as a racing certainty and only gamble what you can afford to lose. Gambling can be lots of fun and you can have some great days and nights out, I now treat it like a hobby and have decreased the amount I bet as I now have a family to support.

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posted by admin on Sep 29

For the responsible dog owner, control and safety are always a concern. The second your dog has escaped from his collar, you have lost control of your dog. From traffic to an aggressive dog or wild animal, you could very easily find your dog in harms way.

Martingale dog collars, or greyhound collars as they are sometimes referred to, were developed with greyhounds in mind, so that they could not back out of their collars. Sighthounds like the Greyhound, Whippets, Borzoi, and the Italian Greyhound have larger necks than heads, making it easier for them to back out of a traditional buckle collar. Over the past few years, martingale collars have become popular for all breeds of dogs, often being recommended by dog trainers as the humane alternative to traditional choke collars. Martingale dog collars are suitable for any breed of dog, from the very largest to the very smallest. They are the “gentle choke” dog collar and are perfect for walking, training or for those very active dogs both young and old who seem to find their way out of a collar.

Although martingale dog collars are considered somewhat “escape proof,” they also have another benefit . Because of the way they are fitted, you will find less matting and bald spots than with a traditional buckle collar and they are more comfortable for your pet. The Martingale collar is fitted to the exact size of the dog’s neck when the dog collar is in the closed position. The martingale slips over the head, so there are no buckles or clips to break or come undone. (If you have a non-sighthound breed, make sure to measure your dogs’ head around the widest part.) A properly fitted collar will be comfortably loose when not in use, but when pulled, should be very snug yet not constrict the airway. The martingale dog collar is adjustable to grow with your puppy or to accommodate seasonal coat changes.

All collars present a potential hazard if left on all the time, and a martingale collar is no exception. However, the risk for a martingale dog collar can be minimized by making sure the collar is fitted properly.

Karen McLean is the owner of http://www.mypetspecialties.com As a pet owner myself, I am committed to providing pet owners with the most humane, yet effective training aids and pet safety products available. As a kinder gentler alternative to the choke collar we suggest martingale dog collars.

posted by admin on Sep 28

Betting is an inherently entertaining Australian past time, whether you are betting on thoroughbreds, trotters or greyhounds. It has a long history. As an extension of their passion, many punters want to get involved in ownership. Ownership is great fun but can be expensive if you want to own a horse. The purpose of this article is to show you why greyhound ownership may be your best option. This is because:

• Owning a greyhound is much cheaper than owning a racehorse- Syndication is the cheapest way to get involved in ownership throughout the racing industry, however even purchasing only a share in a horse can cost you thousands of dollars. In comparison, a share in a greyhound can cost you as little as a few hundred dollars. You can buy a good dog outright for the price of a share in a good horse.
• There are no race entry fees for greyhound racing- Not only do you have ongoing fees to train and feed a horse, but you also have to pay for each race you want to enter your horse in to. With a greyhound there are no race entry fees and this can save you a lot of money.
• Greyhounds make a great pet after their racing career- Unlike horses that require a lot of space, whether racing or retired, a greyhound can make a great pet after you have finished your career. Unless your greyhound has been a success and then you would breed it for further profits and more dogs to race!

If you want to get more involved in the racing industry ownership is not out of your reach, especially if you consider greyhound syndication. For as little as $500, you could find yourself with a significant share in a well bred dog.

Hamish Jones organizes greyhounds for syndication Greyhound Syndicates in Victoria, Australia.

If you are keen to get involved, contact him through the website here.

posted by admin on Sep 27

The history of the breed of dogs known as Doberman Pinschers is relatively short in comparison with other canines. Dobermans were first bred in Germany around 1890 by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermann. Dobermann was a tax collector and was forced to travel through many rough areas of town with bandits and thieves. He bred Dobermans in order to have an effective animal for protection while performing his job. When creating the new breed, he envisioned a dog with the perfect blend of strength, loyalty, and intelligence. Dobermann also worked as the local dog catcher, giving him easy access to a large number of canines that he could use for his breeding purposes.

It is believed that the modern day Doberman Pinscher originated from several different types of dogs. Although the breeds used still remains unknown, it is speculated that the Pinscher, Rottweiler, Beauceron, Weimerainer, German Shorthaired Pointer, Great Dane, old German Shepherd dog, black Greyhound, and Manchester Terrier all contributed to the Doberman’s development. Many experts believe the modern day Doberman is a combination of at least four of these types of dogs. One exception does exist, however. It is documented that Greyhounds were crossed with the current Doberman. Additionally, it is commonly thought that the old German Shepherd, a now extinct breed, was the largest contributor to the gene pool.

After his death in 1984, the breed was named the Dobermann-pinscher in his honor. However, about 50 years later, the term pinscher was dropped. In German, pinscher means terrier. It was thought that it was inappropriate to call the dog a type of terrier, so the ending term of the name was formally dropped.

After becoming very interested in the further development of the breed, Otto Goeller adopted the kennel name Thuringen and further refined the work done by Dobermann. Several years later, in 1889, Herr Goeller established the first “Dobermann Pinscher Club.” Herr Goeller became involved in breeding the dogs as well and took up the kennel name Groenland. This kennel is responsible for some of the most important and influential specimens in the history of the breed. Most modern day Dobermans can be traced to this prominent line of dogs.

Because of their history as a guard dog, Dobermans excel at a number of disciplines such as police and military work. However, they can be aggressive. If you are interested in learning more, this dog aggression website can provide more helpful information.

Joseph Devine

posted by admin on Sep 26

There are many factors to be considered in selecting a horse to back, but before that I also consider the factors that will help me eliminate what not to risk my investment bank upon. I thought you might like to ponder a few issues I consider each day.

These are not listed in any particular order, just thoughts as they come to mind while I am writing this email – and with some reference to heaps of great material my Dad has handed me over the years! He has collected a fantastic array of data and general reading on horse racing. If only I could recall all the conversations I have had since they first took me to the races and greyhounds as a kid.

Anyway, here it goes.

DISTANCE

Always pay careful attention to the distance of a race. Horses in general have restricted ranges in this category. Sprinters will find it difficult to win past 1400 meters and stayers won’t get warmed-up until they have passed that distance. Of course, there are the versatile performers who can do well at any distance.

A horse that has not been tried at a certain distance could be said to have handled the journey if it finishes within a few lengths of the winner. Don’t go along with the majority who believe that a horse must have won or placed at the distance to have a decent chance.

TRACK CONDITIONS

Rain affected tracks can cause recent form to look very misleading. Try and keep a record of horses that do well in bad going, and not only those who win or place. Horses that finish within three lengths of the winner could be said to have handled the going, relative to the distance of the race of course.

If a horse performs poorly in rain-affected going and there is no logical reason for the bad run, then the track conditions must be regarded as the cause. You might also like to keep a record of the failures as these will then stay on your banned list for betting on wet tracks in the future.

I will discuss Interference and Class next time. In the meantime, next time you are looking at the form guide, remember one of the greatest of all pieces of advice I ever received when I started out: If you are in doubt, then stay out of the race

Kel Stuart

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posted by admin on Sep 24

Not that I think that dog tracks should have dress codes, but I can tell you that fashion can have a big effect on handicapping the greyhounds. What you wear and your accessories can mean the difference between winning at the dog track and losing your (alligator festooned) shirt.

Now, no one could accuse me of being a snappy dresser. My wardrobe consists of jeans, t-shirts and flannel shirts. For winter I have this heavy wool sweater with pockets and a hood. My shoes are sneakers.

I don’t carry anything when I go to the dog track, except for a paperback book that fits into my back pocket, a pen and a very small notebook that both fit into my shirt pocket. My car keys clip onto my belt loop. My cell phone stays in the car. I don’t need a laptop because the track is no place to be handicapping with a laptop as far as I’m concerned. (It’s too noisy, too busy and too late.)

I’m not saying everyone should dress like me, but I can tell you that it’s a lot easier for me to operate at the track than it is for some of the people I see there all the time. There are the women with big handbags, who have to dig around in them to find their wallet every time they go up to bet. Then they stand there, counting out dollar bills as if they had no idea that they’d need that money to bet with until they got to the window.

“Oh! I need to give you money? Oh dear, it’s at the bottom of my purse in my wallet. Let me get it out.”

So the line waits and fumes until Madam comes up with her money and goes away until the next race when she’ll do the same thing all over again. Of course, her hubby is probably at another window, trying to get his oversized wallet out of his tight jean pocket while the announcer says it’s last call and the line is a mile long. Why don’t they get it?

Then there are the cell phone addicts who – even though a lot of tracks have a sign that says no cell phones – stand there yakking with only half their minds on the bets they’re making. (Probably for someone else, which is illegal, but that’s another story.) There are people who have so many pockets that they don’t know where their money is, so they look like Captain Kangaroo looking for a carrot for Bunny Rabbit every time they bet.

There are people in halter tops and short shorts who have absolutely no place to put anything – including their betting slips – so they put them down all over the place and forget to pick them up. Or like one woman I saw, they put them down the neckline of their top and then have to do the shimmy shake to get them out to see if they won. Good entertainment for the rest of us, but not a good way to keep your mind on handicapping.

You see people with backpacks and fanny packs, who can’t sit on anything with a back because they can’t lean back. They hunch over their programs on the benches and make me wish I’d become a chiropractor instead of a greyhound handicapper. I don’t know how they can concentrate on the races when they’re obviously so uncomfortable, but what do I know?

There are women – and some men – with such high-heeled shoes or boots that by the end of the program, their feet are killing them and they can’t think about anything except getting home and soaking them in epsom salts. (If anyone still does that.)

All of this is not to say that there’s anything wrong with looking good or wearing what pleases you. It’s to make the point that you need to be comfortable to concentrate on winning at the dog track. It’s really hard to handicap when your feet hurt or you can’t find a pen in your purse or you’re carrying so much stuff that you can’t hold a cup of coffee or a hot dog and you’re starving.

I’m comfortable in t-shirts and jeans with a flannel shirt with pockets. Maybe you’re a woman who’s comfortable in a skirt and blouse with a small purse where you can stash your pen in an outside pocket and your money in an inside pocket that you can get to easily. Maybe you’re a guy who likes to wear the suit you wear to work and carry your briefcase for your old programs, your calculator and your colored markers.

It doesn’t matter, as long as you can move around freely, hold your program comfortably, eat and drink without a big hassle and make your bets without holding up the line. I may not be fashionable, but I’m comfortable and I can keep my mind on what I’m doing well enough to win. Whatever you wear, winning is always in fashion.

Now that you’re dressed for success, learn to handicap better and smarter with Winning Greyhound Systems at http://ebnetr.com

posted by admin on Sep 23

In Greyhound racing the dogs are bred, weaned and trained with great care in order to create winning dogs. Unfortunately they are also subject to the “win, place, show, or go” rule. This is where Greyhound rescue and adoption agencies come into the picture.

All Greyhound dogs run for the joy of it but the fate of a dog bred for Greyhound racing is based upon coming in first. Two major problems are at the root of the Greyhound dog crisis;over breeding and the inability to take life long responsibility for the dog. In 1980 The American Greyhound Council was formed and promoted adoption. By 1994 for the first time more Greyhounds were adopted through Greyhound adoption and Greyhound rescue agencies than were euthanized.

Finding a Greyhound adoption or Greyhound rescue organization is not difficult. There are numerous sites that can be found throughout the web from various states that are devoted to educating the public about the plight of greyhound racing dogs and offer retired racers for adoptions or tell you where you can find them. These sites also offer good advise, pictures and stories that helps give the prospective owner insight into the joys and processes involved in acquiring a retired Greyhound.

Gabriele’s website http://www.1st-greyhound-dog-care.com was created for the appreciation of this unique breed. Having been an owner for fifteen years has given her first hand knowledge and a special love for the sensitive and beautiful Greyhound dog.

posted by admin on Sep 22

Winning greyhounds are consistent greyhounds. In my opinion, if you’re not handicapping for consistency, you’re not going to win at the dog track. When you think about it, consistency is just another word for class. If a greyhound doesn’t run in the money at a certain grade, it drops down. If it wins once in awhile, but keeps bouncing around from D to C to B and then back down again, it’s very hard to predict when to bet on it.

When you’re handicapping your program and you come to a dog like that, I think you should think about whether you really want to bet the race. And if there are a couple or three inconsistent dogs in the race, I say “give it a pass”. One or more of them may come in, or they may not. It’s impossible to tell. When I see a race with these maybe/maybe not dogs, I pass it by and look for a better race. One with more dependable dogs in it.

I like to see dogs who are in the money at least a third of the time in the same grade they’re running in the current race. I like dogs who have no or few trouble lines in this grade. (If they have some at a higher grade, I look back over their record and consider whether they only have trouble when they’re outclassed at too high a grade.)

Consistent dogs exist at every level, from the top A or AA races all the way down through the lowest grades. There are dogs who find a niche in C and stay there most of the time throughout their careers. They’re not bad dogs. They’re just “C” dogs. Put them in A and they’ll probably race all over the place, trying to catch up with the faster dogs. Put them in C and they’ll settle down and run a smart race, because they can handle the pace in C.

Greyhound handicappers have to be consistent too. If you’re “all over the place” with your betting, for instance, you’re not going to win at the dog track. If you bet quinielas in one race, tri-keys in the next race and three dogs to Win, Place and Show every once in awhile, how in the world can you handicap a program?

Over the last thirty years, I’ve found that finding a bet that works best for you and that you can afford makes it much easier to handicap the dog races. For me, it’s 4-dog quiniela boxes. That way, when I go over a race, I already know that I want to end up with the four dogs that I think have the best chance of being in the quiniela. I start my handicapping by picking the four dogs that I DON’T think have a shot at coming in, throw them out and play the other four in a box.

If I’m ahead, I might also play those four dogs in a Ten Cent Superfecta, just to add a little spice to my day. I don’t play one to Win, even if one of the four looks better than the others to me and is going off at long odds. I don’t make side bets or “just in case” bets. I sit in my seat or lean on the fence until the race goes off with my quiniela box ticket in my pocket.

After the race, I cash my ticket or put it aside to add to my other losing tickets, so that I can keep track of how much I’m winning or losing. Then I mark my program, so that when I look over it at home later that night, I can tell what happened in the race, whether I won or lost. I do this consistently, even when I hit a losing streak and would rather not go over the races where I lost.

Over the years, I’ve made more money than I’ve lost at the track and I think that consistency is one of the big reasons. I’m not one of the big winners who hit trifectas and supers by betting big, expensive, complicated wheels and keys. I guess I’m more of a “C” dog, consistently picking quinielas and cashing enough tickets to make a nice little profit.

If you’re not winning at the dog track, find helpful articles and greyhound handicapping information at Winning at the Dog Track with Eb. From Florida to New Hampshire and all the tracks in between, Eb knows greyhounds. Find out what you need to know to win at the dog track at Eb’s.

posted by admin on Sep 21

Hunting dogs need to be given a healthy diet so they don’t become overweight because they have to be in good shape to hunt. Greyhounds need particular care with their diet because they’ll become bloated if they eat large amounts of food at a time. They should be feed three small meals every day. Some owners of hunting dogs recommend the Pro Balanced Formula for the best nutrition for your hunting dog. They say that the high protein it contains give the extra energy a working dog has to have.

These working dogs definitely need special care and attention. Remember that they incur more injuries and need their immune system functioning as well as it can. Also, fat and protein will give them the energy they need. Your hunting dog is a friend and a fellow sportsman that depends on you for training, love, and his health needs and he will need your help more as he ages.

Your hunting dog depends on their legs more than the average house breed for running and hunting. As they get older their joints become sore and they do not move as well as they used to. The ideal solution is hip repair by supplement. Glucosamine is the best on the market and senior dog product companies are making chewies, snacks, and dog food that has glucosamine included to help your old dog’s hips and knees. If your dog is picky, buy some glucosamine capsules and pull them apart and sprinkle the powder on their wet food. Stir it in well because most dogs will not eat the food if they smell the powder.

Your senior dog needs special care and attention to make them healthy and happy during their golden years. To learn more about senior dog care and products that can help their longevity and health visit http://seniorcanines.com