Monmore Greyhound Racing Tips: Thursday 30 April 2026
Monmore Green in Wolverhampton hosts a 12-race card on Thursday evening, with the first race at 18:14 and the finale at 21:23. This West Midlands venue serves up a mixed bag of grades across the night, with two feature races at sprint and standard distances to focus on.
Race 1: 18:14 | OR | 480m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Westway Ruby (J B Thompson) - Form: 41132
- Trap 2: Holding Hollie (R Taberner) - Form: 42341
- Trap 3: Anglesey Milo (N Hunt) - Form: 12131
- Trap 4: Aero Razorwind (R Taberner) - Limited data available
- Trap 5: Jazzy Duke (K Hutton) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Baggios Belter (F Bryce) - Limited data available
This is a competitive Open race at the standard 480m trip, and the form book points clearly to Anglesey Milo as the standout performer. Trained by N Hunt, Milo has won three of his last five starts, most recently scoring at this very track on 23 April off trap 1. His form string reads 12131: a win, followed by a strong second at OR3 level, then a second at Dunstall Park in OR3 company, before a third at Romford on the 400m, then victory again on 28 March at OR grade. The dog is ideally placed at Trap 3, which offers balance on the 480m circuit at Monmore. Westway Ruby (Trap 1) has also been in good form with three wins in five, but recent evidence suggests Anglesey Milo's consistency and recent sharp form edges the comparison. NAP: Anglesey Milo, Trap 3.
Forecast markets offer value here given the depth of form across the field.
Race 2: 18:31 | OR3 | 264m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Mon Amis (K Billingham-Hine) - Form: 23511
- Trap 2: Darley Panther (C Fereday) - Form: 12121
- Trap 3: Catchem Fire (K Billingham-Hine) - Form: 14451
- Trap 4: Aero Hypernova (R Taberner) - Limited data available
- Trap 5: Tromora Force (C Fereday) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Longacres Boycie (P Doocey) - Limited data available
Sprint racing at 264m demands explosive pace and clean breaks. Darley Panther, trained by C Fereday and running from Trap 2, is the standout choice here. The three-year-old's form reads 12121 across his last five runs, featuring a dominant win on 18 April at this track from Trap 2, followed by a close second on 11 April, then another victory on 24 March. His form comments consistently show "QAw" (quick away) or "SAw" (slow away on one occasion) paired with "Rls" (rails running), indicating he settles quickly and handles the tight 264m sprint circuit with composure. At Monmore on the short sprint, inside traps carry a marginal advantage, and Trap 2 sits ideally positioned. NAP: Darley Panther, Trap 2.
Race 3: 18:48 | OR3 | 264m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Aero Ezra (R Taberner) - Form: 22131
- Trap 2: Kilara Doechii (N Hunt) - Form: 21441
- Trap 3: Vixons Ricchezze (J B Thompson) - Form: 13112
- Trap 4: Longacres Danny (P Curtin) - Limited data available
- Trap 5: March On Foghorn (N Hunt) - Limited data available
- Trap 6: Swift Zoo (K Billingham-Hine) - Limited data available
Another 264m sprint race shows Vixons Ricchezze as the clear form choice. Trained by J B Thompson and running from Trap 3, this dog has posted an impressive recent record with four wins in five races. The form string 13112 shows a recent win on 25 April, a third on 8 April, wins on 25 March and 16 March, and a second on 5 March. Crucially, all five of these runs were at this exact track from Trap 1, demonstrating comfort with the 264m circuit and the inside draw. Switching to Trap 3 may slightly reduce the inside-trap advantage, but the consistency and quality of form far outweighs this minor consideration. NAP: Vixons Ricchezze, Trap 3.
Race 4: 19:06 | OR | 480m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Stonepark Delta (J B Thompson) - Form: 24131
- Trap 2: Venetian Jojo (K Hutton) - Form: 244-
- Trap 3: Hasselbomb (K Windebank) - Form: 53231
- Trap 6: Droopys Fearless (M Burton) - Limited data available
Open grade racing at 480m brings together competitive rivals. Stonepark Delta, trained by J B Thompson from Trap 1, edges this contest on form. Recent record shows a win on 4 April at A1 grade, sandwiched around two OR-level placings (4th on 9 April, 3rd on 28 March, then 3rd on 21 March). The dog's form string 24131 suggests a slightly variable recent spell, but the win against A1 opposition and the middle-distance running style (consistently noted as "Mid-Rls") confirm suitability. Hasselbomb has travelled for recent runs at Sheffield and other tracks with mixed results in top-level company; Venetian Jojo has been in season, limiting her recent workload. NAP: Stonepark Delta, Trap 1.
Meeting Overview
Thursday's card spans grades from Open down to D-class, with a blend of sprinters (264m) and standard-distance runners (480m). The evening should see competitive betting on several races, with the two OR-grade 480m races drawing likely strong support.
Punters' Note
Check Starting Prices with Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, or William Hill as the races approach; greyhound odds tighten significantly in the final 15 minutes before race time. Forecast markets (picking 1st and 2nd in order) offer good value on these competitive cards, particularly on the sprint races where trap draw and early pace are crucial. Keep an eye on the trap bias for 264m sprints at Monmore: inside traps do carry an edge, but form and consistency trump positional luck on every occasion.