Harlow Greyhound Tips | 19 June 2026

Harlow Greyhound Tips – Friday 19 June 2026

Harlow Greyhound Stadium, Essex’s compact sand oval with tight bends, hosts a full 27-race card on Friday evening. Racing begins at 10:32, with the final race at 21:26. The track’s tight configuration rewards dogs that break cleanly and handle the turns efficiently; trap draw advantage is pronounced here.

11:38 – Grade A6 415m

A competitive A6 affair at the standard trip. Gothic Queen (Trap 2) has shown sharp recent form, winning her last outing at A7 on 15 June by four lengths and posting a second-place finish in an A6 contest five days prior. However, trap bias data is critical here: Trap 6 has posted a dominant 28% strike rate over 21 days on the 415m at Harlow, compared to just 9% for Trap 4. Cree Banner in Trap 6 has limited recent data available but draws a significant structural advantage on this tight circuit.

Moaning Gamble (Trap 3, trained by D Whitton) is another contender. The two-year-old won on 12 June and 22 May, both at A7, though today steps into A6 territory. Her form reads well and she has handled the track previously, but the 19% strike rate for Trap 3 is middling.

NAP: Gothic Queen, Trap 2. She is in excellent form with two wins and a close second in her last three A6 outings, the recent 15 June victory decisive by four lengths. As the sole frontrunner in this heat with proven finishing power, she represents the most consistent value despite the wider trap drawing appeal.

19:42 – Grade A6 415m

Droopys Halley (Trap 1, trainer P Rea) arrives on the back of a superb victory on 12 June by head, charging from Trap 2 with a clear running line into the finish. Five days earlier he was third in a similar contest, beaten just four and a half lengths. His recent form string is patchy (5-1-3-1-2), but the win and third-place finishes are both recent. However, Trap 1 shows only a 20% strike rate at Harlow’s 415m; he was running from Trap 2 on his winning date, so step across to the inside rail presents some risk.

Fortunate Rose (Trap 3, trainer S Saberton) won decisively on 3 June in an A6 by a nose, leading throughout. She is an experienced four-year-old and has shown form at this grade and track, though her 12 June effort was interrupted by crowding at the 3rd and 4th bends, finishing fourth in an upgraded A5 race. Trap 3 offers a neutral 19% win percentage.

NAP: Fortunate Rose, Trap 3. Her 3 June A6 victory here was clear and authoritative, and she has the experience to navigate trap traffic from the middle draw. Form progression is steady despite the recent setback, and she looks the most durable option in a wide-open contest.

10:48 – Grade A7 415m

Moaning Lynx (Trap 2, trainer D Carter) is a five-year-old with solid recent history at this grade. He was third on 10 June after slow-away trouble but ran on impressively into the line. His form over five races includes two seconds and a third, suggesting a dog capable of closing ground. Trap 2 carries 17% strike-rate pressure, but his closing style may suit this profile.

Ballyer Rallyer (Trap 1, trainer D Carter) is struggling for form, posting a fifth on 12 June with bad bumping at the third bend. Four outings prior show only 5th and 4th finishes; this four-year-old appears a Class A7 regular without the finishing zip required.

Minnies Volga (Trap 3, trainer D Ellerker) is a young two-year-old showing limited progress. Her sole A6 victory came at 238m (a sprint), not the standard 415m trip. Recent form is dominated by poor D5 results, and she looks out of depth here.

NAP: Moaning Lynx, Trap 2. Despite a middling trap draw, his recent second and third finishes at A7 indicate he can stay competitive at this grade. The 10 June run-on effort from slow-away trouble is a positive indicator of his appetite and his ability to find gaps in the final straight.

11:21 – Grade A7 415m

Fenview Luca (Trap 2, trainer P J Steward) is a young one-year-old with a mixed A7 record. He won decisively on 3 June by seven and three-quarters lengths, leading throughout from the middle stages. However, his very next outing on 8 June saw a fifth-place finish with crowding and bad bumping at the third bend and beyond, suggesting he can be unsettled by traffic. Recent form also includes a non-arrival on 22 May. His winning form is there, but consistency is the question.

Buenos Dias (Trap 3, trainer D Carter) delivered an impressive A7 victory on 22 May by two and a half lengths, leading throughout from early-on. The form prior shows a close second in an A7 on 29 May, running in from Trap 4. However, her two most recent outings (10 and 3 June) have been sprint trials at 238m, which is not the profile for a standard 415m A7 runner. She may lack sharpness at the longer trip.

Budge Up (Trap 1, trainer S Clark) has limited recent 415m history. His only recent A7 outing came on 13 March, where he finished fifth at distance. All other recent runs are at the sprint trip (238m), with middling results. He looks unexposed and possibly unsuited to this longer distance.

NAP: Fenview Luca, Trap 2. Despite a blip on 8 June, his 3 June victory at this exact grade and distance was electric, showing clear frontrunning power. At just one year old, his raw ability is evident, and a cleaner run tonight should yield a repeat performance.

Meeting Overview

The Harlow card spans 27 races across grades A5 to A7 and puppy categories, all run at 415m on sand. Trap bias is pronounced at this circuit: Trap 6 dominates at 28%, whilst Trap 4 is weak at 9%. Punters should factor draw advantage into every selection and watch for inside-trap congestion on the tight oval.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Prices 15 minutes before each race; odds firm quickly in the greyhound market. Forecast and reverse forecast bets offer better value than win bets in competitive A6 and A7 fields like these. Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, and William Hill all offer competitive greyhound markets and SP coverage. With Harlow’s tight turns favouring certain trap positions, forecast combinations featuring trap-6 runners are worth exploring as overlay bets.