tyfitz21 asked:


I am doing an essay that is pro dog racing, and i was trying to figure out some arguments against dog racing nay-sayers

wiener dog racing

This Industry Market Research report from this provides a detailed analysis of the Horse and Dog Racing in Australia industry, including key growth trends, statistics, forecasts, the competitive environment including market shares and the key issues facing the industry.

Industry Definition

This report consists of units mainly engaged in operating facilities specially used and designed for horse or dog racing. This report also includes the operation of racing stables and kennels. Horse racing includes the racing horses which are ridden or which are pulling a vehicle.

Report Contents

The Key Statistics chapter provides the key indicators for the industry for at least the last three years. The statistics included are industry revenue, industry gross product, employment, establishments, exports, imports, domestic demand and total wages.

The Market Characteristics chapter covers the following: Market Size, Linkages, Demand Determinants, Domestic and International Markets, Basis of Competition and Life Cycle. The Market Size section gives the size of the domestic market as well as the size of the export market. The Linkages section lists the industry’s major supplier and major customer industries. The Demand Determinants section lists the key factors which are likely to cause demand to rise or fall. The Domestic and International Markets section defines the market for the products and services of the industry. This section provides the size of the domestic market and the proportion accounted for by imports and exports and trends in the levels of imports and exports. The Basis of Competition section outlines the key types of competition between firms within the industry as well as highlighting competition from substitute products in alternative industries. The Life Cycle section provides an analysis of which stage of development the industry is at.

The Segmentation chapter covers the following: Products and Service Segmentation, Major Market Segments, Industry Concentration and Geographic Spread. The Products and Service Segmentation section details the key products and/or services provided by this industry, highlighting the most important where possible to demonstrate which have a more significant influence over industry results as a whole. The Major Market Segments section details the key client industries and/or groups as well as giving an indication as to which of these are the most important to the industry. The Industry Concentration section provides an indicator of how much industry revenue is accounted for by the top four players. The Geographic Spread section provides a guide to the regional share of industry revenue/gross product.

The Industry Conditions chapter covers the following: Barriers to Entry, Taxation, Industry Assistance, Regulation and Deregulation, Cost Structure, Capital and Labor Intensity, Technology and Systems, Industry Volatility and Globalization. The Barriers to Entry section outlines factors that can prevent a new company from entering this industry and also gives an indication of the extent to which this occurs. The Taxation section details all kinds of taxation that are specific or are particularly important to this industry, including taxation concessions. The Industry Assistance section refers to any government and/or other measures designed to improve the performance of this industry. The Regulation and Deregulation section details any applicable regulation and/or deregulation to this industry. The Cost Structure section details the average costs for a company operating in this industry as a percentage of total revenue. The Capital and Labor Intensity section provides a guide to the amount of capital used in production/providing a service compared to the amount of labor in the total mix of inputs. The Technology and Systems section acknowledges the latest technology and/or systems available to this industry within the country. Technology refers to machinery and equipment and systems refers to methods of production that enable better and more efficient production. The Industry Volatility section refers to the year on year fluctuations which occur in industry output. The Globalization section gives an indication of the extent to which the industry is global based on factors such as the level of foreign ownership, the proportion of demand accounted for by foreign operators and the volume of production conducted in other countries.

The Performance chapter provides an analysis of both the industry’s Current Performance and Historical Performance. The Current Performance section provides the key analysis for the industry over the past five years with key performance indicators discussed. The Historical Performance section details previously important events in the development of the industry.

The Key Competitors chapter lists the major players in the industry as well as an analysis of each major player’s activities in the industry. Market share information is included where possible.

The Key Factors chapter covers the industry’s Key Sensitivities and Key Success Factors. The Key Sensitivities section outlines the key factors that are outside the control of an operator in the industry, but are likely to have significant impact on a business. The Key Success Factors section details the factors within the control of an industry operator and which should be followed in order to be successful in the industry. Often this will include behavior that will help to minimize the effects of the Key Sensitivities.

The Outlook chapter is a key analysis section of the report and outlines expectations for the key industry indicators over the next five year period, including forecasts.

What are the three most important parts of a dog race? If you said, “The break, the first turn and the stretch”, you’re probably a pretty good handicapper. Those three points are where so many dogs either forge ahead, fall back or get into trouble. Here are some tips for handicapping how the break will affect a race.

Although the break isn’t as important in some races, in other races it decides the race right from the start. If there are several breakers in a race, the dogs might try so hard to out-break each other, that they burn themselves out, leaving the race to dogs who get out more slowly, but close.

If there is only one breaker in a race, many times it will get out in front of the other dogs and lead all the way around the track and win. With no dogs around it, it has a clear field all the way to the finish line. When you handicap races, it’s important that you look at each dog’s break style and compare it to how the other dogs get out when the boxes open.

When you do this, be sure to take into consideration the grade of the dog compared to the grade of the other dogs. Look at who it’s been running with and the times of its last races. See who the breakers have been out-breaking. This is a crucial piece of information. A dog that gets out first in a D race will likely have more trouble out-breaking C Grade dogs.

Of course, what happens at the break rarely determines who wins, but it can be the biggest factor in some races. Bettors who know this and who take a very close look at how the break will play out have a big advantage over those who don’t
Horse Betting

elizabethkandlulu asked:

Ellie’s first time at the Buda, Tx weiner dog races.

guitarman asked:


I am a fan of both events but I do realize that it is quite unnatural for dogs and horses to be in that type of environment and racing for humans. I have also seen pictures of gruesome cases of mistreatment of dogs at the track.

my two maltese dogs running, racing playing, they do this every day

Even the best greyhound handicapping systems demand that you do some work to “make them work.” You still have to go over your program, compare the merits of the dogs in each race and figure out which ones are contenders and which ones aren’t likely to be in at the finish. It’s during this process that many a person makes a mistake that dooms them to lose.

Here’s a good example of how even a good handicapper can get sucked into choosing a dog for all the wrong reasons. Let’s say that Sparky, the 1 dog in the first race at Wheeling Downs, has a morning line of 9-5. That catches your eye, so you look at Sparky’s last six races and you’re almost immediately certain that Sparky is the dog to bet.

He won his last race by 10 lengths and he breaks and runs inside, which is where he is. You make a mental note to bet on Sparky to win and also in the daily double and you turn to the next race. But, wait, what is wrong with this picture? What about the other 7 dogs in the race?

It might sound unlikely, but I’ve known people to completely ignore the rest of the dogs, because they were so dazzled by one dog that had something special going for it. Maybe it just won a stakes race. Or perhaps it beat a really good dog or has a very fast time. These are all good points to consider when you handicap, but they’re not ALL you should look at before you decide what to bet on.

No matter how good one dog looks, you have to look at all the dogs in a race. It’s the interaction of the 8 runners that determines which one will cross the finish line first, not one factor in one dog’s lines. Even when a dog has won every single one of its last 6 races, you have to handicap the other runners. I can’t emphasize this fact enough.

So, if you’re losing more than you’re winning at the dog track, maybe it’s because you’re focusing too narrowly and missing the big picture. Don’t be so dazzled by one factor that you neglect to check out ALL the factors for every single dog. While there are a very few dogs who remain undefeated for most of their career, even the best can be beaten if the circumstances – and the other contenders – are right. Remember, there’s no such thing as a 1-dog race.

optimo asked:


Ok…I have anaylized Mike Vick’s case and other animal sporting events. Government sanctioned animal sports have been in place for decades and the animal rights people have had been quiet until now.

First horse racing. These animals are injected with steriods and overburdened to win races. There is money bet on their outcome. If they seriously break a leg, then they are put to sleep.

Next is dog racing…Greyhounds…Big money is wagered on their outcome. These animals are bred for racing. They are injected with dangerous steriods. If they lose their competitive edge or get injured, then they are thrown to a shitty kennel and are forgotten. Some are even put to sleep.

Finally….Deer Hunting…This sport pisses me off. How can some Tennessee, Alabama, Georgia or West Virginia red neck go and blow defenseless bambi’s brains out and get to hang the head on the wall? They seldom eat the animal. Where are the animal rights activists for this?

HEY HEY asked:


Is dog racing or dog sledding an animal rites issue? I heard a little on bth sides of the argument, but I’m still unsure if its cruel to the dogs.
What are your thought , good or bad.
Knowitall & animal expert, arent pitbulls bred to fight? Isnt that there “job” ? I hate pit fighting, but one can make that argument.