12.10 The wolfhound races of Springdale.

Wolfhound races take place in the town of Springtown in a natural cavern guarded by an unobtrusive ramshackle cottage near the quays the city. Ten wolfhounds circle a racing track in the cavern and folk from all over Avalon come to place bets on the outcome. If you win, you gain four times your original stake. If your wolfhound comes second, you receive double your money, and if it comes third, your stake is returned. In the event of a tie, the wolfhounds will continue to run until there is a winner. Making your way to Springtown is fairly easy now; a regular ferry service runs between the River Quays in Mercinae to the Southern Quays in Springtown, and from Thakria, there is a ferry running from the Lakeside Promenade to Ladakh, where you can make your way over the mountains and villages of the northlands.

BET <amount> ON <wolfhound> - Places a bet on the outcome of the race.
BETS - Gives you a list on who has bet on what so far.
WOLFHOUNDS - Lists the wolfhounds taking part in your race.
POSITIONS - To view the wolfhound race positions.

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