Greyhound racing is the most affordable and easiest code of racing to become involved in. There is no feeling like watching your greyhound win a race, whether it is at one of New South Wales’ quality greyhound tracks, or before the bright lights of Wentworth Park, the spiritual home of greyhound racing in NSW.
You can determine the level of involvement and the amount of money you are willing to spend by choosing the ownership option that best suits you.
To be involved as an owner in the exciting sport of greyhound racing you have three options:
1. Sole Ownership
This involves owning a greyhound on your own and having complete control over decisions that are made regarding the greyhound. It also means that any costs associated with the greyhound have to be paid by you exclusively, however if your greyhound experiences success, once the trainer is paid their percentage, the remaining prize money is yours.
2. Partnership
A partnership consists of up to 10 people and it is a great way to become involved in greyhound racing with friends, family or colleagues. It will help split any associated costs and gives you the opportunity to share the experience with others.
To register as a partnership all part owners must be registered as an owner or owner/trainer.
3. Syndicate
A syndicate consists of between two and twenty members. Syndicates work in much the same way as a partnership, however it is only the syndicate manager that is required to be registered as an owner or owner/trainer.
There are a number of syndicates registered that come about through sporting clubs, pubs and other groups of friends keen to experience the thrill of greyhound racing. Alternatively, you may contact Greyhound Racing NSW who will put you in touch with a syndicate manager.
The syndicate challenge is a great way of becoming involved in greyhound racing with community groups such as sporting and social clubs taking part. The syndicate challenge provides extra incentives for syndicates to be involved.
For more information contact GRNSW by phoning (02) 8767 0500.
An application form to register a syndicate can be downloaded from here.