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Tri-State Greyhound ParkTri-State Greyhound Park, now known as Tri-State Racetrack & Gaming Center, is a greyhound racing track in Cross Lanes, West Virginia. It also has a 33,000 square foot casino that features 1,600 slot machines with a very spacious restaurant. Tri-State Greyhound Park is West Virginia's primary gambling attraction. Recently, it added a 57,000 square foot New Orleans-themed amusement park called the Mardi Gras. Many expect that it will boost the racetrack's stature and importance in the tourism and greyhound racing industries. Tri-State Greyhound Park's main track surface is much friendlier to strong, mid-track to wide running greyhounds. Among the more famous names that have raced at Tri-State Greyhound Park are:
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GREYHOUND BETTING TIPS
There are four main considerations in betting on greyhound racing. These are: class, current form, early speed, and trap draw.
GREYHOUND RACING TRIVIA
An average greyhound normally weighs between 65 to 75 pounds. The greyhound is the fastest breed of dog. It can reach a top speed of 45 miles per hour and can average more than 30 miles per hour for distances up to one mile.
GREYHOUND RACING FAQs
Why do greyhounds wear muzzles?
Greyhounds wear muzzles while racing to protect the them from injury. The muzzles prevent them from fighting during the race. Muzzles also help in identifying the winner of close photo-finish races. |