Greyhound handicapping can be complicated at times. There are so many factors that you have to look at when you pick dogs. Post position, time, win and quiniela percentage and on and on. It can make your head spin before you get to the third dog to put in your trifecta box.
But there are some races that aren't as confusing. Maiden races, because of the dogs that run them, are much easier to handicap. Here's why.
The biggest indication that a puppy is ready to win and get out of Grade M is improvement. This is the one thing that can't be disguised in Maiden races. If a dog is getting better, it shows in its lines. It's right out there for everyone to see, but many people don't realize it.
This gives the smart bettor a chance to cash some tickets before the rest of the crowd realizes that this puppy has figured out how to race. Of course, once in a while, a puppy wins right off the bat it's first time out. But this is the exception, not the rule.
Most young dogs take a few races to get their sea legs, so to speak. They have to get used to running in front of a crowd, cornering with seven other dogs around them and learning to pace themselves. Some dogs "get it" the second time out, but most take three or four races, at least.
Some slower maturing dogs take even longer, but when they're ready, you'll notice their times pick up and their lengths behind the leader diminish. This is when the savvy bettor can make some money if they're paying attention.
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