Nottingham Greyhound Tips | 18 May 2026

Nottingham Greyhound Tips – 18 May 2026

Nottingham Greyhound Stadium at Colwick Park hosts a 12-race card on Monday evening, with first race at 18:37 and the final at 21:46 across the sand surface. A strong A-grade lineup features multiple competitive 500m contests where recent form and trap draw will be decisive.

18:37 – Grade A3 500m

Banter Barbie has the form credentials to lead this field. The two-year-old bitch from trainer E Driver has recorded consecutive seconds over the past five races (11 May and 6 May at this track), with a win on 17 April. She shows consistent clear-running ability and rails-to-middle form. Drawn in Trap 1 tonight, she benefits from Nottingham’s strong inside-trap bias on 500m (22% winner percentage over the last 60 days), though her recent races from Trap 2 demonstrate she adapts well to either berth. The main concern is Wolf Jet’s occasional edge at A3 level, but Banter Barbie’s recent consistency and track familiarity make her the standout choice. NAP: Banter Barbie, Trap 1.

18:53 – Grade A2 500m

Leo The Yank is the form pick in this competitive A2 contest. The one-year-old dog from J Gray has won two of his last four races (27 April and 20 April) and finished third most recently on 14 May. His 27 April victory came from Trap 4 by a head, and he returns to that same berth tonight. Trap 4 records a solid 21% win rate on Nottingham’s 500m, and Leo The Yank has shown he can handle traffic and blocking situations, making tactical progress through the race. His main rival is This Is Eze, who won on 23 April but has since shown inconsistency including a slow-away run on 7 May. Leo The Yank’s recent A2 race experience and proven Trap 4 form edge him ahead. NAP: Leo The Yank, Trap 4.

19:11 – Grade A2 500m

Churchill Boy stands out as the safest selection of the evening. The two-year-old dog from L Cook has won his last two A2 races at this track (22 April and 15 April), both by narrow margins, and holds the early-pace profile needed for a 500m sprint. His 13 May outing ended with a non-arrival, which may indicate a minor issue, but his prior two victories show he knows how to execute at A2 level. Drawn in Trap 1, he enjoys the track’s 22% inside-trap advantage and has won from this berth previously. De Lifeofriley offers some form appeal with his 24 April A2 win, but recent outings suggest he is drifting. Churchill Boy’s last two wins and trap position make him the NAP. NAP: Churchill Boy, Trap 1.

21:46 – Grade A3 500m

Aegean Song, the one-year-old bitch from K Wilton, is the standout value despite limited recent opportunities. She returned to action on 8 May with a decisive win at A4 level, leading from the middle stages and holding on by half a length. Prior to that break, she won on 17 April at A5 and ran second on 9 April, both at A5 grade, showing she can step up in class. Drawn in Trap 3 tonight, she has shown early-pace ability and middle-track progression in her recent form notes. The only concern is a stopped-at-halfway run on 24 April, but her most recent outing demonstrated she has recovered fully. Milos Delivery is a rival with better graded form, but his 14 May fourth and inconsistent record make Aegean Song the more confident play in this A3 clash. NAP: Aegean Song, Trap 3.

Meeting Overview

The 12-race Nottingham card is dominated by A-grade contests (A1-A3), with all four featured races at A2 or A3 level. No staying or sprint races feature; all are standard 500m trips, which suits established Midlands regulars over younger or less experienced hounds. Trap 1 shows genuine advantage data at 22% across recent racing.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Price in the 30 minutes before each race, as Nottingham’s field sizes and competitive grading often see odds move significantly. Betfair, Bet365, and SkyBet all offer strong greyhound coverage including forecast and reverse-forecast markets, which offer better value than win betting in these competitive A-grade fields. Forecast bets on your two NAP selections across the evening could yield good returns if form holds.