Doncaster Greyhound Racing Tips: Saturday 25 April 2026
Doncaster hosts a bumper 22-race card on Saturday 25 April, kicking off at 10:41 with the final race at 21:26. This popular South Yorkshire venue combines competitive early-card racing with a strong evening programme, making it a prime target for shrewd punters across the day.
Race 1: 10:41 - B2 Grade, 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Nowsnotthetime (D, 2y, S Watson)
- Trap 2: Cockneys Mufasa (D, 1y, S J Lapidge)
- Trap 3: Redbrick Beyonce (B, 2y, J W Gaskin)
- Trap 5: Redbrick Adele (B, 2y, J W Gaskin)
- Trap 6: Absurd (B, 3y, S Watson)
NAP: Nowsnotthetime, Trap 1. This son of S Watson comes into the race red-hot after a dominant victory at the same track, distance and grade just five days ago (1ยผ lengths clear, released and led from trap 1). Prior form shows two wins in the last five outings at 450m B2-B3 level, with a third-place finish showing consistency. The horse-racing proximity of Cockneys Mufasa is noted, though that runner's recent outing in Open company saw interference and a fourth-place finish. Nowsnotthetime has drawn trap 1 again, ideal for pressing the early pace on Doncaster's 450m standard trip. Look for value in the forecast market pairing Nowsnotthetime with Redbrick Beyonce (Trap 3), who won at this grade three weeks ago.
Race 2: 10:57 - D2 Grade, 275m Sprint
Runners:
- Trap 1: Ballymac Brett (D, 3y, S Watson)
- Trap 3: Redbrick Asp (D, 1y, J W Gaskin)
- Trap 4: Real Gone Kid (D, 3y, D Calvert)
- Trap 5: Vinegarhill Cash (D, 2y, S Watson)
- Trap 6: Jazza Rooney (B, 4y, D Calvert)
NAP: Redbrick Asp, Trap 3. This young dog is a sprint specialist with outstanding form across multiple grades. Most recent run (11 April) returned a fourth-place finish in OR3 company at 275m, but the prior form tells the real story: three consecutive wins including a 1ยผ-length victory in Open company at 450m (4 April) and an eight-length demolition at A2 grade 483m (21 March). Redbrick Asp shows the ability to excel over both sprint and staying trips, indicating genuine class. Trap 3 is middle ground on the sprint and avoids congestion into the first bend at Doncaster. Ballymac Brett (Trap 1) poses a threat with a recent win at 275m D2 (1/2 length, 18 April), but Redbrick Asp's top-class pedigree makes the yard one to follow. Consider a reverse forecast pairing both dogs.
Race 3: 11:13 - D3 Grade, 275m Sprint
Runners:
- Trap 2: Cockneys Elsa (B, 2y, S J Lapidge)
- Trap 3: Reenaderry Girl (B, 2y, S Birks)
- Trap 4: Bit View Fionn (D, 4y, D Calvert)
- Trap 5: Boughtinmulcahys (B, 4y, S Birks)
- Trap 6: Easy Stump (B, 1y, D Calvert)
NAP: Reenaderry Girl, Trap 3. The two-year-old bitch holds the only D3 sprint win in this field, landing a victory 64 days ago (21 February) at this track and distance by a single length. Most recent outing (19 April) shows a third-place finish, suggesting the dog is maintaining form. Cockneys Elsa (Trap 2) has run six consecutive races at D3 grade without a win, her recent form reading 5-4-3-3-2-3, which does not inspire confidence despite the lower odds. Reenaderry Girl's trap 3 position offers balance for a sprint specialist at Doncaster. Middle trap racing suits her profile. Bit View Fionn carries uncertain recent form from a long spell off (November racing data, now returning in April).
Race 4: 11:29 - B2 Grade, 450m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Swift Jeromo (D, 3y, J W Gaskin)
- Trap 3: Ballinabola Moly (B, 2y, S Watson)
- Trap 4: Send For You (B, 2y, R Overton)
- Trap 5: Redbrick Beckham (D, 2y, J W Gaskin)
- Trap 6: Dark Eddie (D, 2y, S Watson)
NAP: Ballinabola Moly, Trap 3. The Watson runner boasts a recent win at B2 grade 450m (11 April, 1 length clear) preceded by two consecutive second-place finishes at the same track and distance. Form reads 3-2-2-3 over the last four runs, demonstrating consistency at B2 level. Send For You (Trap 4) offers strong opposition with three placings in four B2 runs, including a 2ยพ-length second on 5 April, but Ballinabola Moly's recent victory and experience from middle trap position makes her the call. Swift Jeromo (Trap 1) has a recent second-place finish but trails in overall consistency. Forecast pairing Ballinabola Moly and Send For You may offer value given both runners' in-form status.
Meeting Overview
The Doncaster card spans B and D grades across 450m standard and 275m sprint distances, with a solid mix of competitive racing suitable for forecast players. Sprint racing (275m) benefits wide trappers (5-6) to avoid early interference, though middle draws have proven reliable on this track. Standard 450m trips remain competitive from any gate. Four feature races listed above offer solid betting angles from trap 1 releases to middle-ground sprint runners.
Punters' Note
Best odds on greyhound racing firm up 20-30 minutes before race time on Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill. Check Starting Price movements after 10:10 for the early races. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer genuine value when betting two runners with class separation; many punters ignore these in favour of win betting, creating overlay opportunities. Monitor trap-draw changes up to race time.