Syndication26 Sep 2010
History of Greyhounds RacingGreyhound racing is a great dog sport enjoyed by many people in many countries. The race involves dogs chasing an artificial mechanical rabbit or lure around a track.. The dog that reaches the finish line is declared a winner, just as in any other racing sport. Although this sport is full of entertainment, there are concerns regarding the health of racing dogs. The dogs used are well trained to race within the track limits. This amateur sport is played almost all over the world and is a good medium for betting on dogs just like the turf horses. The only difference over here is that the return on investment is not that high as compared to what you can win in a derby.
Although any form of gambling is bad, betting on the greyhounds racing actually started in the mid of 19th century AD. Back in those days, the lure's were actual jack rabbits. But there was a major problem and it was training a rabbit to run straight on a track. A solution was soon developed in the form of a mechanical hare, invented by Owen Patrick Smith in early years of 20th century. Although the law and order did not stop people from betting on dogs during those days, it did release an act that legalized betting to avoid any black marketing activities.
Greyhound racing was one of the sports which had many followers. You could place bets on your favorite dogs by watching the live shows of the races. Most of the spectators were from the working class who loved the very twinkle of the city where the tracks were built. By the time Second World War ended, greyhound racing was the most watched sport, where bookies were used for people to place their bets The show that took place in 1946 saw the highest number of spectators in attendance, counted over 34 million.
In the 1960s, sports like soccer and other turf racing overshadowed the greyhounds racing and thefore there was a decline in viewership for the dog races.. Another real reason for the decline was the release of another Betting and Gaming Act, which restricted a common man from betting all his money. The introduction of off-course cash betting in those days of limited television viewership almost fled away with majority of greyhound racing gamblers.
The law governs greyhound racing. The NGA (National Greyhound association) has rolled out the animal welfare guidelinesthese welfare guidlines have to be abided by in order the allow the breeding and racing of greyhounds. According to the rules, and recommended by the veterinary doctors, a greyhound should be kept near the racing track in a climate controlled kennel. Unannounced inspections of the various greyhound owners happen all the time once or twice every 2 months to understand their living conditions. If the guidelines are violated, the owner could face punishment of a limit of life ban on greyhounds racing and license termination.
Although any form of gambling is bad, betting on the greyhounds racing actually started in the mid of 19th century AD. Back in those days, the lure's were actual jack rabbits. But there was a major problem and it was training a rabbit to run straight on a track. A solution was soon developed in the form of a mechanical hare, invented by Owen Patrick Smith in early years of 20th century. Although the law and order did not stop people from betting on dogs during those days, it did release an act that legalized betting to avoid any black marketing activities.
Greyhound racing was one of the sports which had many followers. You could place bets on your favorite dogs by watching the live shows of the races. Most of the spectators were from the working class who loved the very twinkle of the city where the tracks were built. By the time Second World War ended, greyhound racing was the most watched sport, where bookies were used for people to place their bets The show that took place in 1946 saw the highest number of spectators in attendance, counted over 34 million.
In the 1960s, sports like soccer and other turf racing overshadowed the greyhounds racing and thefore there was a decline in viewership for the dog races.. Another real reason for the decline was the release of another Betting and Gaming Act, which restricted a common man from betting all his money. The introduction of off-course cash betting in those days of limited television viewership almost fled away with majority of greyhound racing gamblers.
The law governs greyhound racing. The NGA (National Greyhound association) has rolled out the animal welfare guidelinesthese welfare guidlines have to be abided by in order the allow the breeding and racing of greyhounds. According to the rules, and recommended by the veterinary doctors, a greyhound should be kept near the racing track in a climate controlled kennel. Unannounced inspections of the various greyhound owners happen all the time once or twice every 2 months to understand their living conditions. If the guidelines are violated, the owner could face punishment of a limit of life ban on greyhounds racing and license termination.