At BoyleSports, you can bet on the biggest greyhound races in advance with ante-post odds. Read on to find out how early betting markets work, how ante-post odds are formed and how bets are settled, to assist with your ante-post betting strategy.
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What is Ante-Post Greyhound Betting?
With ante-post greyhound betting, you bet on a greyhound race weeks or months in advance, before the final declarations are made and the field is confirmed. This kind of betting differs from race-day betting, where the runners are already confirmed and markets are settled on the day of the race.
As you’re betting before the final field is known, you usually secure higher odds than race-day prices. But prices do tend to fluctuate more when betting so far in advance.
How do Ante-Post Odds Work?
Ante-post odds are set before the final field of dogs has been confirmed for a race. Early prices often offer greater value but also carry extra risk – if you bet on a dog that doesn’t end up running in the race, you’ll likely lose your stake.
These odds reflect early market opinion and can change significantly as the entries are confirmed and certain dogs perform well or progress through trial races and early rounds.
Market demand can also impact ante-post odds. Specifically, shortening odds can indicate increased market support, while drifting odds reflect reduced demand.
Non-Runner Rules and Bet Settlement
If you back a runner to win with ante-post odds and your dog finishes first, your bet will be settled according to the odds at the time you wagered.
When betting ante-post on greyhound racing, it’s important to understand non-runner settlement. This means if your dog doesn’t end up running, you lose your stake.
We often run Non-Runner No Bet promotions close to the top events at BoyleSports. This means that if your dog doesn’t run, you get your stake back. You’ll see this clearly stated when you make your wager, so you’ll know if it applies to your bet.
Major Greyhound Races with Ante-Post Markets
We offer ante-post odds for high-profile greyhound races and competitions, including:
1. The Irish Greyhound Derby
2. The English Greyhound Derby
3. All England Cup
4. St Leger
You’ll also find ante-post greyhound racing odds for select Category One UK and Irish races like the Golden Sprint and the BGBF British Breeders Stakes.
Markets for these events often open well in advance, with prices adjusting as the event approaches and the field becomes clearer.
Ante-Post vs. Race-Day Greyhound Betting
There are key differences between betting ante-post and wagering on race day:
Ante-Post Betting
Ante-post betting gives you earlier access to betting markets and potentially higher odds before the runners are confirmed. But there’s a chance your dog won’t run in the race and you’ll lose your stake.
Event-Day Betting
When betting on race day, the field is already finalised. Prices are less volatile than ante-post betting and there’s a reduced risk of losing your stake due to your dog not running in the race.
Responsible Ante-Post Greyhound Betting
Sign up to BoyleSports or log in to your existing account to place your ante-post bets on the biggest greyhound races in the calendar.
Always bet responsibly within your limits. Visit BeGambleAware.org or GamCare for safer gambling resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do ante-post greyhound markets open?
At BoyleSports, our ante-post markets for the top races open months in advance.
Can I place an each-way bet on an ante-post market?
Yes, our ante-post greyhound betting markets include each-way bets, as well as bets to win and bets to place.
Does "Best Odds Guaranteed" apply to ante-post bets?
At BoyleSports, our Bets Odds Guaranteed Offer does not apply to ante-post bets.
