Nottingham Greyhound Tips | 22 May 2026

Nottingham Greyhound Tips – Friday, 22 May 2026

Nottingham’s Colwick Park hosts 12 races on Friday evening, with the first race at 18:08 and the final race at 21:48. This established East Midlands venue stages competitive A-grade racing throughout the card.

18:08 – Grade A2 500m

The opening race features six runners across the full trap draw. Springwood Penny arrives with a recent fifth-place finish at this grade (7 May, trap 1), and while form is patchy, she holds a win from late January at the same track and distance. However, Braceys Boy presents stronger claims. The dog has recorded three wins in his last five outings, including victory on 27 April (trap 2, A2 500m by a short head). He follows that with respectable placings, and the recent form arc shows improving consistency. Trap 2 at Nottingham has delivered winners in 19% of 500m races over the past week, a solid strike rate. NAP: Braceys Boy, Trap 2. Look for forecast value, as this grade often throws up tight finishes.

19:08 – Grade A3 500m

Honour Flyer dominates the form here, winning two of her last three races (1 May and 15 May, both at A4 grade). She steps up slightly to A3 but trap 1 at Nottingham has shown a 22% win rate over the past week – the strongest performing trap on the card. Her recent runs show clear early pace and a relish for leading, with progressive placings suggesting upward trajectory. Highbury Gunner is consistent but with fewer wins, and Dotties Image’s most recent victory came on 22 April. Honour Flyer’s combination of form, trap position, and track suitability makes her the standout. NAP: Honour Flyer, Trap 1. Forecast markets should attract interest given the competitive nature of A3 racing.

20:28 – Grade A2 500m

Hinault Mcrow has recorded two wins from his last five outings, most recently on 20 April when he led from trap 1 and held on by a single length. He then ran second on 27 April at the same grade. This dog shows trap 1 consistency and an ability to control races from the front. Independent Lady won on 10 April but has since struggled in A1 company, finishing fifth. Eagles Dare holds one win from four recent runs but carries two non-arrivals in the form sequence. Hinault Mcrow’s recent pace and proven ability at trap 1 (which has historically delivered 22% of winners at this track) makes him the logical choice. NAP: Hinault Mcrow, Trap 1. Reverse forecast bets offer good value in this competitive A2 grade.

21:08 – Grade A1 500m

Swift Odran is in exceptional recent form, recording three consecutive wins (10 April, 6 May, 15 May), each at trap 1 in either A2 or A3 company. He steps up to A1 but the form trajectory is compelling. He won his last race by three lengths and has shown clear early pace across multiple victories. While this is top-class racing, Swift Odran’s form reads like a dog ready for this challenge. Michelle My Bell also holds recent wins but her last three runs show a 5-1-5 sequence, including a fifth-place finish on 16 May over 491m away from Nottingham. Trap 1’s dominance at this track (22% strike rate) further favours Swift Odran. NAP: Swift Odran, Trap 1. This is a strong betting race; consider the each-way approach if available.

Meeting Overview

Friday’s card at Nottingham features consistent A-grade racing across the feature races (A1, A2, A3 group), all at the standard 500m distance. The meeting should attract decent betting turnover given the quality of runner and the established competitive nature of these grades at Colwick Park.

Punters’ Note

Starting prices firm up approximately 20 minutes before race time; check with Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, or William Hill for live greyhound odds. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular for these six-runner fields. Nottingham’s trap 1 bias at 500m is significant this week – factor that into your selections and forecast combinations.