What distances are raced at Doncaster greyhound stadium?

Doncaster Greyhound Stadium races over four distances: 275 metres (sprint), 483 metres (standard), 661 metres (stayers), and 705 metres (marathon). The 483m is the most commonly raced distance and the one used for the majority of graded meetings. The 661m distance is used for the track's flagship competition, the Yorkshire St Leger. The 275m sprint is a two-bend dash where trap draw and early pace are dominant factors, while the 705m marathon is the rarest on the card and tends to produce the most unpredictable results.

How do you read a greyhound form guide?

A greyhound form guide displays each dog's recent finishing positions (typically the last six runs), read from left to right with the most recent run on the right. Alongside these figures, you will find the trap drawn, the race grade, the finishing time, and running comments that describe how each race unfolded. Key abbreviations include EvPce (even pace), SAw (slow away), Crd (crowded), and Led (led from the traps). To read form effectively, look for improving sequences, check whether poor results have running-comment excuses, and compare the grade of previous races to the grade of the race you are assessing. A dog's form at Doncaster specifically is more relevant than its form at other tracks due to differences in track dimensions and surface.

What is a forecast and tricast in greyhound racing?

A forecast bet requires you to predict the first and second finisher in the correct order. A reverse forecast covers both possible orders, doubling the stake. A tricast requires you to name the first three finishers in exact finishing order, while a combination tricast covers all six possible orderings of your three selected dogs, costing six times the unit stake. Forecast dividends at Doncaster typically range from around £8 to £40 for standard results, while tricast payouts often fall between £30 and £300 depending on the odds of the placed dogs. Both bet types are available through on-course tote pools and through licensed bookmakers.

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