Nottingham Greyhound Tips | 18 June 2026

Nottingham Greyhound Tips – Thursday 18 June 2026

Colwick Park hosts a solid ten-race card on Thursday with four feature races across the afternoon, kicking off at 11:25 with back-to-back 500m contests and a predominantly A1-A4 graded programme.

11:25 – Grade A1 500m

This is the standout race of the day. Blastoff Tony in Trap 1 arrives in exceptional form: two wins and a third from his last three runs, including a dominant victory here at Nottingham just two weeks ago by 5.25 lengths. His recent win at Cork (7.5 lengths) and consistent showings in sprint grades show a dog suited to varied trip lengths. Trap 1 at Nottingham’s 500m carries a 22% win rate over the last 60 days, the strongest figure across all traps, and Blastoff Tony has already proven his ability from that draw at this track. De Lifeofriley in Trap 2 is also in fine fettle with three wins in four runs, all at Nottingham, but the narrow margins (half-length victories) suggest a dog who is competitive rather than dominant. Aghaburren Don (Trap 3) has struggled recently with a 5-3-4-4-5 sequence and lacks the form sharpness needed for A1 company. Wolf Gold, Stellas Smartie, and Rathcoole Reds have no recent form data available. NAP: Blastoff Tony, Trap 1. Look for forecast value with Blastoff Tony partnered with De Lifeofriley, given both dogs’ recent consistency at Nottingham.

12:14 – Grade A3 500m

Blue Danube represents the strongest form line here. The dog won just four days ago at this track over 500m and landed another victory on 14 May, showing he is a consistent performer at Nottingham at A3 level. His form string reads 1-1-5-4-5 across his last five outings, with two of those losses coming from Trap 3 when crowded early. However, when leading early (as his victories indicate), he translates that to mid-race advancement and release runs. Springwood Penny has been frustratingly inconsistent, posting 4-3-5-5 plus an in-season miss, and despite Trap 1 draw advantages, lacks the sharpness. Monbeg Bella won at A3 level back on 6 May but has regressed with a sixth-place finish just four days ago. Untold Real, Bills Lassie, and Noelles Pelo all lack recent form visibility. NAP: Blue Danube, Trap 3. This is a tighter grade, and Blue Danube’s pair of victories within two weeks suggests he is the class dog if his early positioning is controlled.

12:31 – Grade A3 500m

Spot The Loony is a standout. This four-year-old has won three of his last five races, all from Trap 6, with three wins in succession across his last three starts on 12 June, 3 June, and 21 May. His consistency at Nottingham from the wider trap and ability to clear at the rails late suggest a dog well-suited to the 500m. The form comments show he is clearing early trouble and holding strong to the line (Mid-Rls and RnOn notation). Stellas Incharge (Trap 3, age 1) is unexposed despite showing promise: a recent second and an earlier win at A4, but the dog remains wet behind the ears for A3 and is still learning. Hinault Mcrow (Trap 1) has posted 5-6-3-4-3 across his last five, a clear downer trend, and recent remarks indicate traffic trouble (Blk2, Crd3). Glideaway Fever, Honour Newquay, and Vair Little Legs have no form data. NAP: Spot The Loony, Trap 6. His recent hot streak, combined with proven ability to navigate trouble and finish strong from the wider gate, makes him the class selection in this A3 field.

13:36 – Grade A4 500m

Swift Dive in Trap 3 is the pick here. The dog won twice earlier in the season (26 December at A5 by 12.25 lengths and 1 January at A4 by 1 length), indicating clear progression up the grades. Recent form shows a second placing on 10 June from the same trap at A3 level, suggesting the dog remains sharp. There is a gap in the record from January to June, but the June second indicates she has retained fitness and competitiveness. Platinum Honey has been sidelined with a weight variation issue (4 June) and prior form is scattered across May with no standout victories. Aero Floral, Stud Muffin, Cloneen Ace, and Noah And Jack are all absent of form data or unexposed in the A4 grade. NAP: Swift Dive, Trap 3. Despite the lay-off, the June placing confirms a ready return to the track, and her prior wins at A4-A5 level provide a solid baseline for an A4 race.

Meeting Overview

Nottingham’s Thursday card runs ten races across a full afternoon, mixing A1 to A4 grades with four feature races at 500m. The track shows a consistent bias towards Trap 1 at the standard trip (22% win rate), which favours Blastoff Tony in the opening race. The remaining card consists of lower-graded racing where form consistency and recent track knowledge will prove crucial to punters seeking value.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Prices in the 30 minutes before each race; Nottingham races typically firm up late as money comes in for proven runners. Betfair, Bet365, and William Hill all offer competitive SP pricing for greyhounds. Forecast markets (selecting first and second in order) offer strong overlay potential across this card, particularly in the lower A3-A4 races where field sizes remain compact and upset chances are genuine. Reverse forecasts are equally valuable if backing outsiders with strong recent finishing positions.