Your New
Best Friend
A CONCISE GUIDE TO
GREYHOUND OWNERSHIP
IN IRELAND
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INTRODUCTION TO OWNERSHIP
SEE GREYHOUND RACING IN A NEW LIGHT
Like the excitement of a race? Love the buzz of a Night at the
Dogs? Why not combine these passions & experience the thrill of
watching your own Greyhound compete.
It’s easier than you think with the IGB’s Ownership Programme,
designed to make greyhound ownership a rewarding experience for
all involved.
Whether going on your own, with friends or colleagues, or as part
of a Syndicate, you’ll benefit from our expert knowledge, from the
initial purchase decision, right through to trainer selection, and
advise on how to get the best from your greyhound.
WHAT IS A SYNDICATE?
A Syndicate is a group of people who own shares in a greyhound
and who divide the costs and benefits associated with this ownership equally. It’s an ideal route to take if you see the investment
potential in greyhounds but don’t have
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WHAT IS INVOLVED IN
GREYHOUND OWNERSHIP?
OWNERSHIP CAN BE AS A SINGLE OWNER, A
PARTNERSHIP, A SYNDICATE, OR THROUGH LEASING
A small price to pay for a great deal of satisfaction
Buying and training a greyhound is surprisingly inexpensive and probably easier than you might imagine. Costs vary depending on Greyhound &
Trainer, but an investment of as little as €1000 should deliver a promising
well-bred young greyhound. During the Greyhounds training programme,
the ongoing commitment could be as low as €300 per month.
In return you get to share the excitement and emotion of great racing as
well as the anticipation of success on the track, plus a share of the prize
money.
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WE’RE WITH YOU
ALL THE WAY
The IGB, through their Ownership Programme, will put you in touch with
leading vendors and top class trainers, to give you the opportunity to get
the best Greyhound and most suitable training programme, based on your
requirements. In addition, the IGB also run regular Greyhound Sales, where
you can also see the Greyhounds perform. We are always available to
answer any queries which you might have relating to greyhound ownership.
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YOUR GREYHOUNDS
PERFORMANCE
As a rule of thumb, a Greyhound will usually reach its racing peak
at the age of two and a half. Your trainer will know the greyhounds
form and temperament best and will be able to guide you more accurately on what you can expect at different stages of your Greyhounds career.
Young Greyhounds starting out in their careers are likely to improve
with age and experience and some maintain their form for much
longer periods than others.
Did you know Greyhounds also make great pets, and are actually
surprisingly low maintenance? As your Greyhounds racing career
draws to a close, why not consider making them a permanent part
of your family? If that’s not for you, then speak to the Retired Greyhound Trust about having your Greyhound adopted.
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THE TIME IS RIGHT TO
GET INVOLVED
START YOUR NIGHT WITH A VISIT TO YOUR LOCAL GREYHOUND STADIUM.
In Ireland, major commitment and investment, together with the
provision of top-class facilities in a number of venues across the
country, has resulted in a significant boost to the Irish Greyhound
industry in recent years. Many stadia now offer a complete entertainment package, including restaurants & bars, and Greyhound
Stadia are the night-time destination of choice for almost 1 million
people annually.
It is an exciting time to stake your claim and Greyhound ownership
makes it possible. Owning your own Greyhound means minimum
demand for maximum reward. To make your entry count, make it
with the support of the experts.
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For further information on
greyhound ownership please
contact: [email protected]
You’re Onto A Winner