Cross Breeds

Is this just an urban legend about dog races or is it true?

I'm getting ready to go to my first Greyhound race. A friend of mine told me that when betting on greyhounds at the races, look for the dog that takes a bowel movement just before the race. This dog will be the likely winner. (Unless more than one dog does this, I assume) This just sounds like BS to me(Or shoulc I say DS). But, says lots of people know this and it works. Anyone know if there is any truth to this?

Public Comments

1. I'm sorry, but I've never heard of this - although using logic, if the dog is lighter (from having a bowel movement), it certainly stands to reason and does make sense. Good Luck at the Dog Track. Have a lovely rest of the day.
2. they induce bowl movements in the dogs before races. to make cramps less likely, and to give the dog that much less to think about durring the race.
3. No thats crap, your friend is not right.
4. It isn't the case. Trainers have methods of making sure their dog doesn't win in order to rip off bookmakers and the dog is said to have been "stopped" but unless you have inside information you won't be able to tell which dogs can't win. Even the best dog in the race can get hampered so it isn't a sport to bet a lot of money on- there are no certainties.