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Jun
15
May
4
Greyhound Syndication Advice
Start out with an expert- you need to make sure you start out with an expert in greyhound racing. It is a tough industry with a lot of conflicting information. An expert can help you navigate all of the things you need to worry about and keep things entertaining.
Go with a trainer who is local- You need to go with a trainer that is local for your greyhound syndicate. That way you will be more likely to be able to see your dog race live. Obviously this will be more exciting for you and your greyhound syndicate mates
Be prepared to take the dog in as a pet- Some dogs aren’t that fast unfortunately. Unfortunately they just do not make it as a racing greyhound. It doesn’t mean that the life of your greyhound is over. You may end up with a great pet that can give you and your family endless hours of entertainment.
Apr
3
Good Friday Racing- I want to see it happen
Is it just me or are you glad that it is Saturday and the Greyhound Racing is back on.
I mean, I understand that Goog Friday is an important event for believers of the Christian faith but what about the rest of us?
I love my greyhound racing and will be supporting all of the greyhound syndicates as they run around tonight.
Whilst I will have an eye on the happenings in Bendigo, my main interest will be at The Meadows and especially the Golden Easter Egg at Wentworth Park.
A day without racing is just too much. I am glad that it is back on today but would love to see Good Friday greyhound racing next year.
What do you think?
Mar
11
Greyhound Ownership Guide
If you are thinking about getting in to greyhound syndication, you should check out the greyhound ownership guide on the GRV website.
The purpose of this document is to provide some active information for prospective owners. Most of this information has been gathered from our valued industry members who have experienced the joy of owning a greyhound and the unforgettable thrill of winning.
People have raced greyhounds for about 150 years but realistically it is only over the past few decades that our sport has become accessible to just about anyone. The future of our sport depends upon newcomers like yourself becoming involved. There are many fine trainers in greyhound racing who actively encourage new participation on an individual or syndication basis.
It is a great resource for information on ownership. Once you have had a read, if you are still interested in purchasing a share in a syndicate shoot us through an email.
Mar
9
Good news for the greyhound racing industry!
Deputy Premier and Minister for Racing, Rob Hulls today announced the $6.2 Million redevelopment, which will include a brand new racetrack and grandstand.
The project will receive 70% funding [$4.3 Million] from the Brumby Labor Government, with the remaining 30% [$1.9 Million] to be funded by Greyhound Racing Victoria [GRV].
John Stephens, the CEO of GRV, said… “Greyhound Racing Victoria is extremely grateful to the Victorian government for its significant financial support. Beckley Park is set to boast a world class multi-purpose venue with brand new facilities for patrons to enjoy the thriving sport of greyhound racing.”
This will see improvements at Geelong as a training track and for fans on race day. There has never been a better time to get involved as a greyhound owner!
Feb
23
Greyhound Syndication in NSW
Are you a greyhound syndicator in NSW?
Do you want to advertise on this site at no charge?
Contact me and we can sort something out.
Feb
18
Greyhound Syndication in the Future
The internet has changed a lot of things including the greyhound racing industry and greyhound ownership.
Greyhound syndication has become more professional and is moving with the times. In this post I just wanted to share with you a couple of things that I see happening more and more as we move in to the future. This list is by no means exhaustive but I think that these events will occur as greyhound racing grows and more owners become involved.
Breeding Syndicates- With more and more owners looking to be involved, we are going to need more dogs to be racing. Somebody has to breed these dogs and I feel that many breeding syndicates will pop up to support this need. It is happening already but I believe that this activity can only accelerate.
Online Portals and news sites- There are new sites popping up all the time where people interested in the greyhound industry can get more information, get involved with forums, and chat with like-minded individuals who are passionate about the industry
Being run more professionally by groups other than trainers- As we get more owners and hence more greyhounds racing, greyhound trainers are going to be busier and have less time to service the needs of their owners. I think that more and more we will see greyhound syndicate facilitators pop up who help match those wanting to become greyhound owners with those who have the greyhounds to syndicate. This will be a fee for service proposition and all ownership will then rest in the hands of syndicate members.
The popularity of greyhound racing and greyhound syndication will only grow exponentially. In my opinion these are some of the improvements that we will see happen in the industry over the coming years.
Feb
16
3 Reasons You May Want To Consider Greyhound Syndication
If you have been ummming and ahhhing about whether you should get involved in greyhound ownership through greyhound syndication, then this may be the article that tips you over the edge. Below I will outline 3 reasons as to why I believe that greyhound syndication is a great option for you.
Greyhound Syndication is a cheaper option- Buying a ready to race dog outright can set you back a lot of money- up to $20k or more in some circumstances. Buying a share in a syndicate will set you back only a fraction of this cost depending on how big a share that you want. The cost of the greyhound is shared amongst all owners.
Greyhound Syndication is a safer investment- As your costs are lowered and shared, and you could invest in many greyhound shares, you may find that greyhound syndication is a safer investment of your money. If you spend all of your money on one greyhound and it gets injured, all of your hard earned cash is lost. If you buy shares in a number of syndicates, even if one greyhound gets injured or is just too slow, you can still have a share in a winning greyhound.
Greyhound Syndication can be more fun- Greyhound syndication can also be a lot of fun as you will meet new people and you can share the highs and lows of your greyhounds career with other people that care as much as you do.
There you have it- 3 reasons why you should consider greyhound syndication. If you would like any further information or to get involved, you should shoot me through an email and I will make sure the relevant person gets back in touch with you.
Feb
1
Greyhound Syndication- 3 reasons to start with a breeding syndicate
The majority of those that promote a greyhound syndicate are promoting shares in a greyhound pup or a ready to race greyhound. There is nothing wrong with this but it doesn’t mean that these types of shares are your only option.
As I have mentioned before, greyhound breeding syndicates are a great option. The point of this article is to again share with you why this option is suitable for you.
If you are a beginner in the greyhound industry, you do not have to follow the same route as everybody else. You could benefit from becoming involved in a greyhound breeding syndicate.
This article outlines three reasons why this is so.
More chance to profit- If you buy a share in a pup or a racing syndicate, you only have a share in one dog. What if your pup or dog is not a winner? You have thrown your money away and you have to spend money buying another share. With a breeding syndicate, after you have bought your broodbitch and bred greyhound pups, you have more chances of making a profit. You can sell some of the pups that are born and race those that are left.
More choice of greyhound pup- If you are the breeding syndicate owners you can choose which pups to sell and which pups to keep for yourself. This is great because you do not get stuck with only one pup to choose from.
More choice of breeding- If you are buying a standard syndicate share, your options are generally limited. If you are buying a share in a greyhound breeding syndicate, you have the option of choosing who will breed with your broodbitch.
Greyhound Syndication is a great way for any newbie to get started in the greyhound racing industry. If you want to get started, you should look at breeding syndicates as your best greyhound option.
Jan
23
Why I Will Be Looking at More and More Breeding Syndicates
For the last 3 and a bit years, I have been writing about greyhound syndication and greyhound syndicates, promoting the syndicates of trainers that I know and trust. I started on other websites and web directories before starting this site last year.
Up until recently I have mostly been promoting shares in greyhounds for racing purposes as this is the way that most people get started. Going forward I am looking further at promoting greyhound breeding syndicates. Below I will outline why.
I want to ensure that we reinvest in the industry- The greyhound industry relies on its participants reinvesting in the industry. Ensuring the continued breeding of well credentialed greyhound pups means that we will keep our industry growing and strong.
You can reinvest profits from selling greyhound pups in racing greyhounds- Whilst greyhound breeding syndicates may some upfront investment to get your greyhound pregnant and then have the pups, you can mitigate a lot of your ongoing costs through selling some of the pups. This can cover your costs if you want to keep some of the pups for racing.
It is something a little different- Most people get involved in greyhound racing though buying shares in racing syndicates, but greyhound breeding syndicates are becoming more and more popular.
If you are interested in getting involved in a greyhound breeding syndicate, I will have many started over the coming months. Contact me for further information.