How Do You Handicap 660 Yard Greyhound Races?
660-yard greyhound races, also called routes or 3/8ths of a mile races, are a test of speed and stamina. There are probably two or three of these distance races on each program at most dog tracks, but some venues, such as Naples-Fort Myers in Florida, will often have entire cards comprised of 660-yard greyhound races. Knowing what to look for while handicapping these contests can put some spending money in your pocket. Identify where the lead is coming from. The early speed greyhounds absolutely have to be near the front in a 660-yard race, as the dogs that make up ground late will easily run them down if they aren’t. If you are able to handicap the dog that will get the jump on the rest of the field, you can often then “throw out” (not use in any of your wagers) the other early speedsters. Without the lead they will tend to fade in the latter stages of the affair. Choose a late speed dog that won’t be too far behind. A 660-yard race is not so long that a closing specialist has all day
