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Horse & Dog The young pups

maxspencer90

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What do you think of the young inexperienced runners in comparison to a Greyhound that has done over 100 races? Wouldn't most of us go for experience instead? A young pup will definitely be improving and running the bends more smoothly. It might be a good idea to consider the ones just starting out. They tend to have more pace.
 

randy

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It is always a good idea to go with the younger dogs because they are just starting out and want to prove a point. I believe that despite the experience, they can actually race faster.

On the other hand, pups that start racing early go on to win many races in their lifetime.
 

Tolly

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Greyhounds don't have long careers, starting racing between 15 and 18 months and most retiring after they reach 48 months. The older racers are more consistant, but they aren't as fast so it is a trade off between the known speed of a veteran and the risk of the unknown when you bet on a pup. If I have a veteran that's set records in a race with one juvenile, I'll probably bet on him to place rather than risking a win-only bet on the juvenile.
 

bienamie

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I agree with you @Tolly, and I think this makes dog racing really captivating. I would always go for either of them depending on the race and the Greyhounds involved though I always prefer consistency.
 

luckysam

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I think in some cases you can go for the known veterans and in other instances, settle on the young pups. The choice will depend on the type of race and the history of the horses.
 
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