Bet on Australasian Greyhound Racing - Discover Greyhound Racing Markets & Betting Odds Online

Greyhound racing is a major sport in both Australia and New Zealand, with around 60 active race tracks and a calendar that’s packed with events year-round. You can bet on Australasian greyhound racing right here when you join Stake Sportsbook.

What is Greyhound Racing Betting

History of Greyhound Racing

Greyhounds are a type of sighthound, which are dogs that were bred for hunting by sight rather than smell. These sighthounds are among the oldest dog breeds in the world, with evidence of their existence in Ancient Egyptian and Celtic European societies. During the Middle Ages, greyhounds could only be owned by the ruling class, who used them for coursing deer for meat and sport. Later on, this competition was specialised into hare coursing, which led to modern greyhound racing as we know it today. Greyhounds first arrived in Australia in 1788, where they were used for coursing.

In 1912, the mechanical lure was invented by Owen Patrick Smith. This device offered a humane alternative to the live hares and jackrabbits that were used to race dogs in hare coursing. It also allowed dogs to be raced around a circular or oval track, with the dogs trained to chase the mechanical lure, also known as a tin hare. The first greyhound race in Australia to use a tin hare took place in 1927 at Epping racecourse in Sydney. Today, Australia is home to the world’s largest greyhound racing industry. However, the greyhound racing industry in New Zealand is shutting down, with a formal end date of 1 August 2026.

Types of Racing

There are many different forms of greyhound racing, including:

• Sprint races - Between 300 and 400 metres in length, involving just 2 bends of a 4 bend track.

• Standard races - Generally 500 metres, this is the most common race length.

• Staying races - Longer races between 600 and 700 metres.

• Marathon races - Racing from 800 to 1,000 metres.

• Hurdle races - Low obstacles are placed on the greyhound tracks, which dogs must jump over as they race.

Greyhound Racing Rules and Betting

No matter what type of greyhound racing, the race begins with the release of the mechanical lure, which the greyhounds chase around an oval track. Dogs are positioned inside traps, which are opened at the beginning of the race. Each dog’s starting trap is determined by a draw. Each dog also wears a vest with unique colours and patterns for easy identification during the race.

The greyhound whose nose crosses the finish line first is declared the winner, with a photo finish used to determine the result if it’s too close to call. A greyhound that deliberately interferes with another dog during the race is disqualified.

Greyhound race betting has always been a major part of the sport, with wagers placed on traditional coursing. In this sense, it shares some similarities to horse racing. When modern mechanical lures were introduced, the Australian government initially refused to allow betting, but the totaliser pool betting system was introduced in 1930.

Today, you can bet on greyhound racing online right here at Stake with odds on all major Australian races. You can also find both pre-race and live betting options on our platform, including free live streams to enhance your live wagering and betting experience.

Most Popular 2026 Greyhound Racing Events in Australasia

There are plenty of greyhound racing events to bet on throughout the year at Stake. Aside from run-of-the-mill meets at Sandown Park and Wentworth Park, we’ve shared some of the must-watch events of the 2026 racing calendars:

• Australian Sprint, Sandown Park - 22 January, 2026 (520m)

• National Derby, Wentworth Park - 24 January, 2026 (520m)

• Gold Cup, The Q - 5 February, 2026 (710m)

• Australia Cup Final, The Meadows - 14 February, 2025 (525m)

• Richmond Derby Final, Richmond GRC - 27 February, 2026 (520m)

• Golden Easter Egg Final, Wentworth Park - 11 April, 2026 (520m)

• WA Oaks Final, Cannington - 30 May, 2026 (520m)

• Winter Sprint Final, Mandurah - 26 June, 2026 (400m)

You can also bet on greyhound racing from around the world at Stake, with events in Europe and other regions too.

Leading Greyhound Dogs in Australasian Racing

In 2025, some of the best Australian greyhounds included:

2025 Recap

The 2025 Greyhound racing season was highlighted by wins from Mepugna Tully in the Australian Cup and Power and Glory winning both the Million Dollar Chase and the Golden Easter Egg. Explicit was crowned the Australian Greyhound of the Year after securing victory at the Melbourne Cup and The Phoenix, making it the second-highest prize money earner in Australian greyhound history. However, the champion dog retired from racing at the end of the year, so 2026 will see a new top dog.

How to Bet on Dog Races & Popular Australasian Betting Options

It’s easy to start greyhound wagering at Stake. Our ultimate sports betting guide offers more tips if you’re a complete beginner, but you can also follow these steps:

1. Log in to your Stake account and check that you have a sufficient balance to bet with.

2. Search for the greyhound or event you want to bet on, or use the menu to look up Racing > Greyhound Racing to see all live and upcoming events.

3. Select any event to see the full range of races and betting options.

4. Choose a bet to add to your bet slip, then enter your stake and confirm to place.

We’ve outlined some of the most popular betting types for greyhound racing:

• Win, Place and Show bets - The win market is the simplest bet available, replicating moneyline betting. You can also bet on the greyhound to place, that is, to finish in either first or second place. Meanwhile, a show bet is a wager on a dog to finish in any of the top 3 positions.

• Each-way bet - With this market, you pick a dog and place 2 bets. The first bet is on the dog to win, and the second is on it to place. Our each-way betting guide has more details.

• Forecast - This entails predicting which greyhounds will finish first and second in a race meeting.

• Tricast - Slightly more sophisticated, you will have to predict the order of greyhounds to finish first, second, and third.

Greyhound Racing Betting Strategies & Tips

1. Check out the form guide and racing tips before you bet. This will show you each dog's recent wins, plus their history at this specific race track. Consider how race types and distance may affect race results.

2. Advanced stats are also available to help you choose your bets, including price fluctuation, fast form and speed map. Make use of all the available data when choosing your bets.

3. Be selective about your bets. Don’t just bet on all the Australia races you can find. Instead, look for instances where the data suggests that there’s value in the betting odds.

4. Utilise our betting resources, including our greyhound betting guideand guide to exotic wagers, to make the most informed bets.

5. Compare odds and betting lines to get the best prices. This is known as line shopping and can be applied to betting on all sports, especially live events like live greyhound racing. Use our guide to learn how to read odds, and remember you can switch between decimal, fractional and American odds to make it easier for you.

Deposit & Withdrawal Methods for Greyhound Racing Betting on Stake.com

Deposit

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5. Once your funds arrive in your Stake wallet, you can store them safely in our vault or swap between supported cryptocurrencies .

Withdraw

1. Log in to your account and open your Stake wallet.

2. Select the option to withdraw, then choose a payment method.

3. Enter your details if needed, and make sure that the correct network is selected if you’re withdrawing crypto.

4. Choose how much you want to withdraw, then confirm your payment after double-checking your details.

If you have any issues or questions about payments at Stake, you can find answers in our help centre . Additionally, our customer support team is always available and happy to assist you.

Stake Sportsbook Promotions, VIP Club & Responsible Betting

While betting on greyhound racing at Stake, you can also enjoy our fantastic betting promotions, including the VIP Club. As you place bets, you’ll be able to level up and unlock exclusive rewards, including regular rakeback, reload bonuses and your own VIP host. More details on how it works can be found on the VIP FAQ page.

When placing your bets, make sure you stay within your limits and avoid getting carried away. Our Stake Smart page offers details on how to bet responsibly and tools such as deposit limits that you can use to stay in control while having fun.