Dunstall Park Greyhound Tips – 27 May 2026
Wolverhampton’s floodlit sand track hosts 12 races from 18:08 to 21:16 on Wednesday evening, with a competitive A3-A5 card featuring four feature races at 480m.
18:26 – Grade A5 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Blu | 1y D | D T Smith | 112 |
| 2 | Cockney Marvel | 2y D | S Cull | 323 |
| 3 | Mohican Ruby | 1y B | D T Smith | 653 |
| 4 | Devilgate Joe | 3y D | R Lambe | No form |
| 5 | Rapido Beat | 4y D | I Walker | No form |
| 6 | Tea And Toast | 3y B | S Aveline | No form |
Detroit Blu stands out as the standout performer here. The one-year-old from D T Smith’s yard has won two of his last five starts and shows a relentless pattern of early pace and rails positioning. His most recent victory came on 20 May at this grade, winning by a length from Trap 1 after an early lead. Prior to that, he landed a sprint win at Dunstall on 11 May. Form string reads 12212, indicating consistency through the grades. From Trap 1, Detroit Blu benefits from the 35 per cent strike rate for that draw at 480m over the last 21 days. His release and rails work suggest he’ll use the inside berth to advantage in what is a competitive but manageable A5 field. NAP: Detroit Blu, Trap 1. Forecast value exists pairing him with Cockney Marvel, who showed a strong second on 29 April and has trapped well from 1-2 in recent outings.
18:42 – Grade A3 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ivys Holly | 2y B | D T Smith | 363 |
| 2 | Swift Wag | 4y B | K Harrison | 135 |
| 3 | We Dont Know | 2y D | D T Smith | 363 |
| 4 | Noels Quest | 2y D | G Ballentine | No form |
| 5 | Moyar Peg | 4y B | D Welding | No form |
| 6 | Seomra Harriet | 1y B | C A Gilbert | No form |
Swift Wag, the four-year-old in Trap 2 from K Harrison, merits serious attention. He’s delivered three wins in five recent races (form 11511) and has won twice from Trap 1 and once from Trap 2. His last outing on 18 May saw him land an A4 victory from Trap 2 by 1.25 lengths with early pace and middle run before leading into the straight. That result came at odds of 3.50 and shows he’s operating well within this grade. While Trap 2 doesn’t carry the dominance of Trap 1 at Dunstall (15 per cent vs 35 per cent), Swift Wag’s pattern of early pace and finishing speed should allow him to overcome any positional disadvantage. Ivys Holly in Trap 1 has shown inconsistency: she won on 20 April but finished sixth from the same draw on 14 May and third most recently, suggesting form volatility. NAP: Swift Wag, Trap 2. Reverse forecast appeal with Ivys Holly should the favourite perform.
18:59 – Grade A4 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohican Mia | 2y B | D T Smith | 524 |
| 2 | Porthall Coco | 3y B | N Slowley | 313 |
| 3 | Mid Tipp Lucy | 2y B | S Aveline | 115 |
| 4 | Isaacs Hope | 3y B | S Deakin | No form |
| 5 | Easy Magico | 4y B | I Walker | No form |
| 6 | Inclementweather | 4y B | J Hall | No form |
Mid Tipp Lucy from S Aveline presents excellent value. The two-year-old has won two of her last five starts (form 11543) and looks to be improving through the grades. Her victories on 18 May and 11 May were decisive: she won by 2.25 lengths from Trap 4 at A5 level, then followed up with a 2.75-length success at A6. She’s drawn in Trap 3 tonight. Whilst Trap 3 carries a modest 21 per cent win rate at this track over 480m, her form trajectory and early-pace style suggest she’ll be competitive here against an A4 field that includes Mohican Mia (inconsistent, form 52414) and Porthall Coco (one win in five, form 31346). NAP: Mid Tipp Lucy, Trap 3. Consider forecast entries pairing her with Porthall Coco, who showed a recent win at this grade and tends to settle in middle runs.
20:59 – Grade A4 480m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercia Hades | 2y D | K Harrison | 335 |
| 2 | Blue Banana | 3y D | S Deakin | 465 |
| 3 | Wicky Bucko | 2y D | G Ballentine | 565 |
| 4 | Bullseye Bob | 3y D | S Deakin | No form |
| 5 | Eyrehill Samson | 2y D | I Walker | No form |
| 6 | Lynnia Mick | 2y D | M T Field | No form |
Mercia Hades, the two-year-old from K Harrison in Trap 1, emerges as the clearest selection. Form string reads 33323, indicating stone-wall consistency at this level. His last three starts have all been thirds at A4 and A3, suggesting he’s running well within the field but lacking a winning turn. However, from Trap 1 at Dunstall, the 35 per cent advantage is substantial. His recent outings show slow-away starts (SAw) followed by strong rails running and room-finding late, a profile that suits the inside berth if he can clear the break cleanly. Blue Banana (form 46545) and Wicky Bucko (form 56656) both carry poor recent records with multiple last-place finishes and crowding incidents. NAP: Mercia Hades, Trap 1. Forecast angle: Mercia Hades to win with Wicky Bucko for a place, though form suggests caution on the latter.
Meeting Overview
The full 12-race card at Dunstall Park tonight spans A5 through A1 grades, with sprint and distance racing represented. The sand surface plays quick, and the floodlit evening meeting typically attracts solid betting support. Four feature races at 480m offer the best form and liquidity for punters seeking value.
Punters’ Note
Starting prices firm up 15-20 minutes before each race; check Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill for competitive odds. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular at Dunstall Park, offering strong payouts on cards like tonight’s where multiple competitive heats create pick-em scenarios. Use form histories and trap-draw data to identify overlay value, particularly in forecast bets where public money may be skewed towards obvious selections.
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