Nottingham Greyhound Tips | 15 May 2026

Nottingham Greyhound Tips – Friday 15 May 2026

Nottingham’s Colwick Park hosts a 12-race card on Friday evening, with the first race at 18:08 and the last at 21:48. This established East Midlands venue is running a solid programme across competitive A-grade and A-grade races over the standard 500m trip.

19:28 – Grade A2, 500m

This A2 contest features a strong line-up with recent Nottingham form on show. Braceys Boy caught the eye with a narrow win from Trap 2 on 27 April, showing the ability to lead near the line and hold on. The dog has won twice at this grade from five recent races at the track, with a solid win-and-place record when racing from the trap two berth.

Independent Lady presents as an alternative after a win at A2 distance on 10 April from Trap 3, but a recent drop back to A1 company saw the dog finish fifth, suggesting the grade drop is timely. Bonnie Sues Girl looks exposed at this level with four recent finishes outside the frame at A2 and higher, although a 305m win in March shows some capability.

NAP: Braceys Boy, Trap 2. The dog has won from this draw twice recently at A2 grade and carries strong tempo into the middle and closing stages. Trap bias at 500m on Nottingham sand runs fairly level across the card (Trap 1 at 22%, Trap 4 at 21%), so no significant draw disadvantage here.

20:28 – Grade A1, 500m

The feature race of the evening showcases top-class A1 talent. Aghaburren Don has been the standout performer, with three wins in the last five races all from Trap 2 at Nottingham. The dog showed devastating form on 8 May with a dominant 1¾-length success, and backed that up with a comfortable four-length win on 4 May. Form comments highlight early leadership and a transition into middle and release phases, suggesting this runner has the class to control the race from an ideal draw.

Mongys Tiger is another live contender with a recent win on 30 April from Trap 3 by just a nose, and followed that with a third-place finish on 7 May at this same grade. The dog shows a pattern of carding one bend and leading near the line, with mixed trap draws showing equal adaptability.

Kellies Emerald won last time at Towcester (2 May) but carries a wide trap draw (Trap 1) after stepping up in class from an OR3 race. The recent form dip with a fifth-place finish at Towcester suggests the dog may need another outing at A1 to fully acclimatise.

NAP: Aghaburren Don, Trap 2. Three wins in the last five races from this exact trap at A1 grade, with back-to-back wins in early May showing impeccable form and racing consistency. Trap 2 sits at 19% strike rate on 500m at Nottingham, but this dog’s recent record from the draw is exemplary.

20:48 – Grade A3, 500m

Twilight Brook has shown recent Nottingham form with wins on 27 April and 23 March from Trap 1, although a slow-away issue on 8 May cost the dog a run and finished fifth. The dog’s pattern is to dispute the lead from two, suggesting gates can affect performance here. Form at A2 level looks less convincing with two third-place finishes, but the A3 wins are solid recent pointers.

Invincia Jet offers strong claims with a recent win on 22 April from Trap 3 by 4¾ lengths, and a pair of minor placings either side. The dog’s last five races show one win, two thirds and a second, indicating consistent form with only one off-colour race (29 April, third by 1¼). Comments show early carding and leadership into bend one, a pattern suited to a dog that can dictate the pace.

Highbury Gunner showed a narrow win on 1 May from Trap 2 by ¾ length, but has since struggled with a fourth on 8 May and a sixth on 17 April, suggesting inconsistency at this grade.

NAP: Invincia Jet, Trap 3. The dog carries the most recent winning form (22 April) with three placings in the last five races. Trap 3 sits at 19% strike rate but the dog’s front-running style and early-bend tactics provide a natural edge in an A3 field.

21:08 – Grade A2, 500m

Swift Odran has shown exceptional recent form at A3 level with two wins in the last four races (6 May and 29 April), both from Trap 1, suggesting the dog is on the cusp of A2 performance. Back-to-back wins by 4¾ lengths and ½ length show this is a dog improving into higher company. Trap 1 shows 22% strike rate at Nottingham over 500m, and the dog’s pattern of early leadership should suit.

Honour Vacation recorded a narrow win on 30 April from Trap 2 by just a neck at A2 grade, with a recent second place finish on 8 May showing the dog remains competitive. Form comments highlight a transition into the lead through the middle and final bend, a pattern suggesting late-race finishing power.

Bull Run Bird won last time out on 8 May from Trap 3 by just ½ length at A3 grade, but prior form has been mixed at A4 and higher, with a January 16 second place the only recent place finish outside of the two wins.

NAP: Swift Odran, Trap 1. Two consecutive wins at A3 (most recent 6 May) show this young dog is in peak form stepping up to A2. Trap 1 carries the highest strike rate at 22% on the night, and the dog’s early-pace capability should translate well.

Meeting Overview

Friday’s card runs across A1, A2 and A3 grades, with all races pitched at the competitive end of the Nottingham spectrum. The four feature races offer solid betting interest for punters targeting form lines and trap-bias angles. No sprint or staying races are featured, keeping focus on the standard 500m trip where recent form data is most reliable.

Punters’ Note

Check starting prices 15-20 minutes before the first race, as odds firm up quickly on greyhound racing. Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet and William Hill all offer competitive markets for Nottingham racing. Forecast betting (1st and 2nd in order) remains popular for six-runner fields and often carries good value, particularly when backing form-horses from consistent traps.