posted by admin on Nov 14
I am a punter. I like to gamble on the horses and the greyhounds- more especially the greyhounds. One day I thought to myself, what would be more fun than betting on the greyhounds? The answer I came up with, not surprisingly is- owning my own greyhound! Wouldn’t you agree that there would be nothing more exciting than seeing your greyhound pass the finishing post first?
One thing that keeps most people out of the greyhound game is costs. Getting your hands on a top class greyhound is expensive! You could be looking at more than ten thousand dollars. And, on top of that, you also have feed and rearing costs. The expenses associated with a greyhound do not mean you cannot be an owner. This is where Greyhound Syndication comes in.
Greyhound Syndication is where two or more people share the ownership and costs associated with a greyhound- they own a share each. Each syndicate member shares the costs (and hopefully winnings) associated with the greyhound. This brings greyhound ownership in to more affordable realms.
Pretty much anybody could afford a share in a greyhound through syndication. As mentioned, city class greyhounds are expensive. But, the greyhound racing industry is vast and covers both city and country- there are races every day of the week. So, even if you cannot afford the costs of a city class greyhound syndicate, you could still have a lot of fun with a dog on the country tracks. You may not make a fortune, but if you get lucky you should well and truly cover your costs.
Greyhound Racing is a lot of fun and it’s great to back a winner. However, owning your own greyhound, outright or through a syndicate enhances your enjoyment. There is nothing more exciting then cheering your own greyhound past the winning post.
Hamish Jones manages greyhound syndications in Victoria and throughout the rest of Australia. If you are interested in becoming involved in Greyhound Syndication and enjoying all the fun of greyhound ownership, check out his website on Greyhound Syndication
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