When examining the racers, the first thing you have to know is the age

of the dog. This will teil you a lot about how they perforrn in a race.
Ideally, racing dogs should be at least two years of age and should be at
their best at three.
3. Choose a greyhound that performs consistently.
You have to refrain from betting on greyhounds that have an irregular
racing pattern. This is because, although they might often excel in a
race, they may sometimes give a bad performance and can be forgiven.
4. Study the greyhound's form.
1f you have selected a runner who you think is better than the rest a study
its form carefully. Do his records show an ability to lead? Has he been
unlucky in his previous races?. Of course, there are no rules in decipher-
ing a greyhoundis form. However, a greyhound that has consistently
recorded faster times might suggest a olear and trouble-free run.
5. Box draw .5.z track.
To be a good punter, you must not only focus on the greyhound itself.
You should also check the boa dra.w track your bet is running. While
some dogs perform well on certain tracks, they may not be quite the
same on other tracks. This is the reason you should always stay updated
regarding the track and figure out how well the greyhound has adapted
to that track before. Although it is tempting to wager on your favorite
greyhound, make cure you don't overlook the odds. Study the perfor-
mance of the dog you are betting on by checking the latest greyhound
racing results and the past days. You have to be meticulous when plac-
ing a bet, so you can earn more if it wins.
When examining the racers, the first thing you have to know is the age
of the dog. This will tell you a lot about how the y perforrn in a race.
Ideally, racing dog s should be at least two years of age and should be at
their bet at three.
3. Choose a. greyhound that perform s consistently.
You have to refrain from betting on greyhound.s that have an irregular
racing pattern. This is because, although the y might often excel in a
race, the y ma y sometimes give a bad performance and can be forgiven.
4. Study the greyhound's form.
Ifyou have selected a runner who you think is better than the rest a study
its form carefully. Do his records show an ability to leal? Ha s he been
unlucky in his previous races?. Of course, there are no rules in decipher-
ing a greyhound's form. Ho rever, a greyhound that has consistently
recorded faster times might suggest a olear and trouble-free run.
5. Box draw 15z track.
To be a good punter, you must not only focus on the greyhound itself.
You should alo check the boa draw & track your bet is running. While
some dog s perform well on certain tracks, the y ma y not be quite the
carne on other tracks. This is the reason you should always stay updated
regarding the track and figure out how well the greyhound has adapted
to that track before. Although it is tempting to wager on your favorite
greyhound, mate cure you don't overlook the odds. Study the perfor-
mance of the dog you are betting on by checldng the latest greyhound
racing results and the past das. You have to be meticulous when plac-
ing a bet, so you can earn more if it wins.
Greyhound racing is on the wane, itis no w illegal in more than 40 states.
Te can eliminate greyhound racing through education, compassion
and action. Greyhounds are at a disadvantage even before the y are bom.
Thousands are bred annually (many more than are needed to race) in
an atternpt to create the fastest dogs. Cruel methods are often used to
dispose of unwanted dogs and the dogs who do survive in the industry
are forced to live in cramped trates, perus or fenced enclosures. Many
racing dogs suffer injuries while racing; according to state records, a
racing greyhouncl dies every three das on a Florida tra.ck. These social
creatures are alo forced to spend most of their time alone, confined to
cages for 20-23 hours a da y and denied the opportunity to walk or play.
With only a few tracks remaining, thousands of retired greyhounds will
be in search of loving families to support their transition from the track
to the couch.

What is wrong with greyhound racing?

Greyhound racing is cruel and inhumane and there is no place for it in
the modern era. When it first emerged in the United States in the early
20th century, supporters did not know that hundreds of thousands of
dogs would suffer and die. Since then, our society has evolved and dog
racing is out of sync with society's values toward animais. Today, this
kind of wasteful and needless suffering is rejected as a form of gambling
or entertainment. According to government records no w available,
common racing injuries include broken necks and broken backs, dislo-
cations, tora muscles and paralysis. Electrocutions have also occurred
when dogs make contact with a track's high voltage lure. Some dogs die
on the racetrack while others are put down due to the severity of their
injuries or simply because of their diminished value as racers
Aren't greyhounds used for racing well-cared for?
Racing greyhounds endure lives of confinement, are subject to standard
practices that are cruel and suifer injuries a.nd even death. Greyhounds
used for racing are kept in ca.ges, barely largo enough for them to stand
up or turn around, for up to 23 hours per day. Shredded paper or carpet
remnants are used as bedding.
From 2008 through 2018, more than 15,000 greyhound injuries have
been documented nationwide. This is a notable underestimate since in-
juries do not have to be reported in either Alabama or Florida.

Does greyhounci racing contribute to dog overpopulation?

Yes. Historically as many as 10,000 greyhounds have been bred annu-
ally. The racing industry exacerbates an overproduction of dogs, which
simply displaces other homeless animais and diverts resources needed
to address other animal welfare challenges.
How does the American public feel about greyhound racing?
Increased public awareness that dog racing is cruel and inhurnane, in
addition to competition from other forms of gambling, has led to the
nationwide decline of greyhound racing. Increasingly, citizens around
the country are mobilizing in opposition to greyhound racing and Iaw-
makers are responding. In November 2018, the citizens of Florida voted
to phase out greyhound racing by an overwhelming majority—nearly
70%. In 2017, Arizona Covernor Doug Ducey signed legislation to pro-
hibit dog racing in bis state, declaring that "greyhound racing has run
its course in Arizona. Ws heartening that these beautiful greyhounds
will soon be off the track and into loving homes." Other states that have
passed legislation prohibiting dog racing over the last decade include
_Massachusetts (2010), Rhode Island (2010), New Hampshire (2010) and
Colorado (2014). South Dal eta allowed its authorization for live dog rac-
ing to expire in December 2011.

Is greyhound racing inhurnane?

Yes. Thousands of dogs in this industry are kept in kennel compounds.
These compounds are comprisecl oflong narre w buildings with "turn-
out" pensa Fenced-in dirt runs where dogs are "turned out" and allowed
to relieve themselves. In these compounds, dogs are kept in warehouse-
style kennels in rocas of stacked metal cages. According to Florida state
records, dog track cages measure 36 inches by 36 inches by 42 inches.
Shredded paper or carpet remnants are used as bedding. According to a
2006 state investigative report, racing greyhounds are "norrnally con -
fined" for "20 to 23 hours per day."

Are dogs injured ire greyhound racirtg?

Yes. At dog tracks nationwide, greyhounds routinely suffer serious
injuries. From january 2008 through April 2018, a total of 15,273
greyhound injuries have been documented. The most commonly re-
ported injury was a broken leg. Other injuries included head trauma,
electrocution and broken backs. At two West Virginia dog tracks, 8,159
greyhound injuries were reported between january 2008 and March
2018, including at least 398 dogs that died or were euthanized. At
Southland Greyhou.nd Park in Arkansas, 1,148 greyhound injuries were
reported between january 2008 and April 2018, including at least 35
dogs that died or were euthanized. At Iowa Greyhound Park, 416 grey-
hound injuries were reported between january 2008 and October 2017,
including at least 29 dogs that died or were euthanized.

Are there other welfare concerns with greyhouncl racing?

Yes. Since 2008, over thirty cases of greyhound cruelty and neglect have
been documented in the United States. These cases occurred in ali six
states with active dog tracks, as well as in former racing states. These
cases include physical abuse, parasitic infestations, starvation and fail-
ing to provide veterinary care.
Is the greyhound industry in decline?
Yes. Commercial greyhound racing is no ilegal in more than 40 states,
including Florida as ofjanuary 1, 2021. Between 2001 and 2014, the
total amount gambled on greyhound racing nationwide declined by
70%. This includes gambling on live dog racing and simulcast garnbling,
where bettors wager remotely on races that tale plagie elsewhere.
Does greyhound racing co st taxpayers money?
Between 2001 and 2014, state dog race revenue declined by more than
82%, and by the end of this period represented only $13 million nation-
wide. When regulatory costs are tal en into consideration, it is likely
that states are losing cone y on greyhound racing
Are racing greyhounds drugged?
Yes. Over the past decade, there have been 438 greyhound drug positives
at Florida tracks, including 73 greyhound cocaine positives. Other
drug positives include novocaine, lidocaine, industrial solvent DMSO,
and opiates oxycodone and oxymorphone. Greyhound breeders claim
cocaine positives are from environmental contamination, a ridiculous
theory that has never been proven in a single case. The state agrees this
scenario is unlikely: "The Division finds it is much more likely that a
prohibited substance is provided to a racing animal purposely by the an-
imars trainer."
Are greyhounds used in racing given anabolic steroids?
Yes. Fernale greyhounds are routinely given an anabolic steroid to
prevent a loss of race days. In 2017 legislative testimony, the Florida
Greyhound Association estimated that 50 percent of female dogs are
given this drug. This practice is outlawed in greyhound racing in Great
Britain, Australia and New Zealand, due to integrity and animal welfare
concerns. Industry handbook Gare of the Racing and Retired Greyhound
states that anabolic steroid use can result in serious harmful lide effects
including increased aggression and virilization. According to the Merck
Veterinary Manual, "Long-term suppression of estrus by using andro-
gens is not advised, because it is not documented to be safe in breeding
bitches the safety and efficacy of injectable testosterone, as practiced
commonly in racing greyhounds, has not been supported by controlled
studies and is not advised."
 WHAT ARE RACING
GREYHOUNDS FED?
To reduce costs, greyhound s are fed raw meat from dead, dying,
diseased or disabled animais (called "4 D meat") that has been deerned
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unfit for human consumption. Denatured charcoal is added to 4-D

meat to prevent human use. The industry uses this substandard meat
to cut costs. According to are industry handbook, this meat is used be-
cause "it is the most economically feasible for the greyhound industry
at this time." Greyhounds are particularly at risk of becoming ill from
pathogens such as salmonella and E-coli, because they are fed raw 4 D
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meat. Greyhound trainers refuse to coo k the meat because they believe
it would cause dogs to be less competitive.

clisease transmission a concern withgreyhound racíng?

Yes. The very structure of the dog racing industry enables the spread
of contagiou s diseases. Because hundreds of dogs live at racetracks in
warehouse-style kennels, when orce dog becomes iii many more are
,

exposed. The confinement of dogs in small spaces, the high density of

 dogs at tracks and the transportation of dogs across state lines for racing
allow diseases to be sprea.d faster and further than the y otherwise
It is the perfect storro for the transrnission of disease stressed,
poorly socialized animais moved around in a nationwide circuit to ad-
vance the profits of the industry. When illnesses strike, quarantines are
imposed at the will oftrack owners, who have strong financial incen-
tives to keep the dogs racing.

Does greyhouncl racing help the economy?

No. Greyhound racing is on the wane and not sustainable. Currently, 41
states outlaw commercial greyhound racing and in community after
community, dog racing has been replaced by more modern forms of
entertainment. Since 2001, more than 30 dog tracks have closed around
the country and dog racing now represents less than orce percent of ali
wagers pla.ced each year in the United States.
Wh y would greyhound trainers treat the dogs they rely upon in an inhu-
mane way?
This is a profit-driven industry and those involved are alavas looking
for ways to cut costs and maximize profits. Dogs are only valued if they
earn money for their owners. If they stop making money, it is econom-
ically expedient to discard the poorly performing dogs and breed new
ovos, perpetuating the never-ending cycle of cruelty.
Don't people in the industry love their dogs?
People who love dogs treat them like the y are pari of the family, not like
profit machines. This industry is not built on love, it is built on profiting
from the exploitation of dogs.
Don't the dogs get recreational time each day?
While it is troe that greyhounds are allowed outside of their cages
for short periods of time to relieve themselves, these "turn outs" only
amount to a few hours per day. This time spent outside of heir cages
does not justify the confinement greyhounds otherwise endure. This is
no way to treat dog.
Isn't greyhound racing highly regulated?
States with active tracks have minimal regulations regarding dog
racing, but these regulations do not prevent thousands of dogs from en-
during lives of confinement, ror do the y prevent hundreds of dog s from
being seriously injured. Greyhound racing is largely self-regulated and
that is no substituta for public polis y that prevents dogs from being
treated cruelly for profit. The controls that do exist carne at the insis-
tence of humane organizations. Now the humane community is united
in its view that Chis languishing industry must stop its mistreatment of
dogs.
What was Fiorida's Amendment 13?

Amendment 13, backed by the Humane Society of the United States,

Grey2K USA Worldwide, the Doris Da y Animal League and other orga-
nizations, and overwhelmingly supported by Florida votar s in 2018,
included a 26-month phase-out period to dose the 11 dog racing tracks
in operation in the state. As of january 1, 2021, dog racing is illegal in
Florida. Approximately 4,000 dogs were adopted finto loving homes as
a result and we provided granis to a number of shelter and rescue orga-