Monmore Greyhound Tips | 18 May 2026

Monmore Greyhound Tips – Monday, 18 May 2026

Monmore Green hosts a 12-race card on Monday afternoon, with the first race at 14:23 and the meeting concluding at 17:49. This West Midlands venue offers a varied programme with four feature races across grades A4 to A6 over the standard 480m trip on sand.

14:23 – Grade A6, 480m

Final Jewel stands out as the strongest runner on the card at this early stage. The one-year-old from K Billingham-Hine’s yard has won three of the last five races, including back-to-back wins at lower grades (A8 and A9) before stepping up to A7 and claiming victory by one and a quarter lengths on 9 May. His form reads 14314, showing solid consistency with a clear upward trajectory. Early pace is his strength, and running from Trap 1 allows him to utilise the rails advantage that Monmore traditionally favours. Trap bias data confirms Trap 1 carries a 21% win rate over 480m, though Trap 3 leads at 25%. Final Jewel’s release and front-running style suit the inside draw perfectly.

NAP: Final Jewel, Trap 1.

14:41 – Grade A6, 480m

Sporting Inca presents compelling value here. This two-year-old from A Jenkins has been competing in staying races (S2/S3 at 630m) but returns to the 480m standard trip where she triumphed on 19 March by one length. Her recent record in the longer distances shows strong finishing ability (form: 23211), and dropping back to 480m should suit her athleticism. More significantly, she won her last A-grade race at this very track, demonstrating proven form at this level. Trap 2 placement is workable on sand, and at 2y she still has room for improvement. The market should respect her experience.

NAP: Sporting Inca, Trap 2.

17:12 – Grade A4, 480m

Aero Bang Bang is the clear standout in this feature race. The bitch has won two of the last five and claims three victories in her last seven runs overall, with the most recent success coming on 5 May at A5 level, where she led and held on by two and a quarter lengths. Her form (21312) showcases resilience in competitive company. Trainer R Taberner’s dogs are in fine order, and Aero Bang Bang has won at both A5 and A6 grades, suggesting she is capable at A4. Running from Trap 1, she benefits from rails racing and early acceleration. Although Trap 3 leads the 480m bias at 25%, Aero Bang Bang’s proven front-running style and low-draw advantage from Trap 1 (21%) align well with her tactical approach.

NAP: Aero Bang Bang, Trap 1.

17:49 – Grade A5, 480m

Ohtherejet offers the strongest claim in the closing race. This two-year-old bitch from R Taberner won on 4 April and 27 April, the latter success proving decisive: a head-margin victory at A5 after leading from trap 2 and holding on in a tight finish. Her form (14314) is consistent, and she has competed at A4 level without disgracing herself. The 27 April win confirms her capability at this grade. Running from Trap 1, she enjoys the rails draw and has already shown comfort in this position, scoring on 4 April from the same trap. Early pace and tactical awareness are her hallmarks, and the inside draw maximises her strengths on sand.

NAP: Ohtherejet, Trap 1.

Monmore’s card is weighted towards A4 – A6 grades, making for a steady mid-week programme. All four feature races are run over the standard 480m trip, ideal for punters seeking consistent distance racing. Check starting prices 15 minutes before each race; Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill all offer strong greyhound coverage. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are worth exploring on these competitive A-grade contests.