Greyhound racing is a popular sport where betting enthusiasts can earn pretty handsome amounts. In the greyhound racing news reports, one can often see how punters have placed successful bets and taken home some exciting rewards. However, it needs to be always kept in mind that understanding the different terms used in greyhound racing is very important to grasp the nuances of this famous sporting event.
Racing terms used
Here are some popular greyhound racing terms:
Race
It is used to describe the actual race/event.
Trainer
A registered member of GRSA who cares and outlays training regimes for racing or potential racing greyhounds.
Box
This term is generally used to describe the starting position drawn in an event
Check
Interference is received by the greyhound during a race, possibly causing the greyhound to lose momentum and time (lengths) in that race.
Distance
It is used to describe the distance covered by runners in a race from the front of the starting box to the finish line. It is usually measured 1 metre out from the rail.
Field
It is used to describe the combined runners in a race.
Form
They are generally used to describe the recent performances of a racer in the greyhound racing news.
Grade
It is used to describe the classification of a specific race and the category of a greyhound at one particular Racetrack and distance.
Maiden
Describes a greyhound that has yet to win a race and explain a specific grade of the race for greyhounds yet to win a race.
Owner
A person Registered to own a Registered greyhound eligible to be nominated for a race or event.
Qualifying Trial
Trials conducted by a Race Club under race conditions to select greyhounds for inclusion in a specific race or event.
Railing
When a greyhound moves to the inside of the field and follows the rail during a race.
Sire
A stud dog that is the registered father of a specific greyhound participating in the event.
Starting Boxes
The boxes where the greyhounds commence the start of the race.

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