Doncaster Greyhound Racing Tips: Monday 27 April 2026
Doncaster hosts a 12-race card on Monday 27 April, with the first race at 14:26. This popular South Yorkshire venue delivers strong evening action across a sand surface, with three feature races spanning sprint and standard distances.
Race 1: 14:26, Grade D3, 275m Sprint
Runners:
- Trap 1: Midian Lass (C A Williams) - Form: 34133
- Trap 3: Tommys Light (S Watson) - Form: 21123
- Trap 4: Salacres Lorelei (S J Lapidge) - Form: 32264
- Trap 5: Blitz Of Snow (M Haythorne) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Redbrick Cantona (S Birks) - Limited data available
Tommys Light has been in sharp form at this track and grade, posting two recent wins at D4 275m (12 April: won by a shade from middle trap with sharp break; 5 April: won by 2 lengths). The 18 April run showed a runner-up finish from Trap 3, still middle-trap positioned, where the dog led into the straight before being caught (2 by 5.75 lengths). On sprint distances, Tommys Light's mid-trap draw has avoided the congestion that can affect inside runners on tighter bends. NAP: Tommys Light, Trap 3. The forecast market offers value given the dog's consistency in this grade.
Race 2: 14:44, Grade B2, 450m Standard
Runners:
- Trap 1: Odins Prince (D Calvert) - Form: 12214
- Trap 2: Duggies Flyboy (D Calvert) - Form: 51314
- Trap 3: Ballinderry Luna (S Watson) - Form: 42221
- Trap 4: Redbrick Milner (J W Gaskin) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Redbrick Daisy (J W Gaskin) - Limited data available
Odins Prince stands out with immediate recent form: a win from Trap 1 on 18 April (by 1.25 lengths, grade B2 450m, led from bend 2), preceded by a close second on 13 April (4.75 lengths, same grade and trip). The dog has been competitive from rails throughout and shows the rails-led pattern that suits Doncaster's standard 450m trip. Despite earlier bumping (1 and 4 April), the last two runs demonstrate class and consistency at this grade. NAP: Odins Prince, Trap 1. Look for forecast combinations pairing Odins Prince with Ballinderry Luna, which showed a strong 2-1 record in early February and continues to hold place form.
Race 3: 15:03, Grade B6, 450m Standard
Runners:
- Trap 1: Pulleen Princess (R Overton) - Limited form, Irish track exposure only
- Trap 3: Sporting Moana (S Watson) - Form: 25136
- Trap 4: Amazing Emperor (C A Williams) - Form: 24545
- Trap 5: Monbeg Gino (C A Williams) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Rising Apollo (C A Williams) - Limited data available
Sporting Moana has delivered the most convincing recent performance at this grade, winning on 9 March (by 1 length, B6 450m, middle trap, led from bend 3). The most recent outing, 22 April, showed a narrow second from Trap 3 (1.5 lengths, again B6 grade), suggesting the dog remains in form. A mid-March fall (18 March) looks isolated. Amazing Emperor has form in this grade but the record shows closer finishes rather than wins, with recent form showing either crowding (15 April bump into bend 1) or slow-away issues (22 April). NAP: Sporting Moana, Trap 3. This dog's recent consistency and winning form at the exact grade make it the standout choice.
Race 4: 16:56, Grade A3, 483m Standard
Runners:
- Trap 1: Kelseys Chancer (J W Gaskin) - Form: 23434
- Trap 2: Are You Sure (C A Williams) - Form: 65254
- Trap 3: Flyhigh Cerberus (L B Pruhs) - Form: 323-2 (Suffolk Downs dog, limited Doncaster exposure)
- Trap 4: Kanturk Bella (J W Gaskin) - Unexposed at this grade (1 year old)
- Trap 6: Transfer Girl (C A Williams) - Unexposed at this grade (2 years old)
Kelseys Chancer has shown consistent A2-B2 form over recent weeks and steps up to A3 for this feature. The 18 April and 11 April runs both yielded thirds at A2 483m from Trap 1, with comments showing the dog ran on (finish sequence: missed break, locked early, caught 3, ran on; tight finish by three-quarters). The earlier B2 450m runs (6 April 4th, 28 March 3rd) suggest the dog handles the step up and prefers the longer trip. Kelseys Chancer has posted three thirds in succession, indicating fitness at grade, though a win remains overdue. Are You Sure has slipped to lower grades recently (6th place on 18 April in an OR3 race, before that a 5th at A2). NAP: Kelseys Chancer, Trap 1. The dog's consistency at A2 and demonstrated ability over 483m make it the logical choice, though the win may come at a modest price.
Meeting Overview
Doncaster's 12-race card spans D-grade through A-class, with sprint action at 14:26 followed by two standard-trip races. The 483m feature represents the top quality on offer. No hurdle races feature, and the card skews towards welter grades (B5-B6) in the middle section, typical of Doncaster's mixed Monday programme.
Punters' Note
Check Starting Price at the track 10-15 minutes before each race. Bet365, Betfair, and SkyBet all offer live greyhound markets with competitive odds. Forecast betting (picking 1st and 2nd in order) is the most popular market format for UK greyhound racing and offers better value than win betting on competitive grades like A3 and B2. Use reverse forecasts to hedge your picks across both running orders.