The Betfred Eclipse is run at Nottingham…

…on the 20th November, which gives us time to sort out a few bets.

Let’s start by saying that it is aiming for the semi-final stage on Monday 13th Nov, but we can still get a bet on the outcome of the final. Although the place bets are 1/4 odds for only 3 places; which isn’t so good.

There are 18 runners in the three semi-finals. I have selected one dog from each semi which means that the dog selected for each race will have to run at least into second spot. Which is a tall order; but here goes…

I have ranked the 18 dogs based on ‘good pace’ and have allocated my tissue price to each greyhound and come up with a ‘value’ bet. I’ve taken note of the stiff opposition in the shape of Clash Harmonica, Zigzag Dutchy and West Tipp who will take a bit of beating; but there is always hope in dog racing and I wouldn’t find it interesting to go along with the ‘crowd’.

Selection Bubbly Tojo 60/88. My price: 12/1; Ladbrokes 25/1. I point ew.

From 2nd semi Broadacres Rob 60/78. My price 7/1; Coral’s 33/1. 1 point ew .

From 3rd semi Droopys Sami 60/72. My price:5/1; Coral’s 10/1. 2 points win

There are no prices for betting on the semi–finals yet, but I will probably support those dogs when prices are available. If they are ‘value’.

One dog into the final will keep the interest going. Good luck!

Come racing!!