Nottingham Greyhound Racing Tips: Monday 27 April 2026
Nottingham's Colwick Park hosts 12 races on Monday, 27 April, with the opening race at 18:37. This established Midlands venue presents a mixed card across grades A1 to A3, all run over the 500m trip on sand surface.
Race 1: 18:37, Grade A3, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Twilight Brook (P Holland)
- Trap 2: Moyola Sliabh (J Gray)
- Trap 3: Wolf Jet (J Llewellin)
- Trap 4: Proper Sandy (B Denby)
- Trap 5: Swift Nameless (T Munslow)
- Trap 6: Cloneen Ace (E Driver)
NAP: Twilight Brook, Trap 1. The two-year-old carries excellent recent form into this A3 contest. A win at Nottingham on 27 March (by 3/4 length) from trap 1 shows he handles this trip and grade with confidence. His last three runs at Nottingham show 3-1-3 finishes, with clear running and rails work noted. Trap 1 suits his running style, and while the young dog has faced stiffer A2 company of late, dropping back to A3 grade appears advantageous. Look for forecast value with Twilight Brook partnering Moyola Sliabh (Trap 2) in reverse forecast.
Race 2: 19:11, Grade A1, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Sambar Prince (K Wilton)
- Trap 2: Aghaburren Ben (B Denby)
- Trap 4: Roanna Grout (B Denby)
- Trap 5: Bit View Bella (F Macklin)
- Trap 6: Peregrine Messi (E Driver)
NAP: Aghaburren Ben, Trap 2. This three-year-old is on a strong run, with two wins in his last four starts at Nottingham including a decisive victory on 13 March (by a neck, trap 2). His form string reads 12121 across the last five runs, dominated by 1st and 2nd place finishes. While Sambar Prince has an A1 win to his credit on 11 March, recent form tilts heavily toward Aghaburren Ben. The dog has shown he can handle trap 2 at Nottingham and handles the rails-middle ground well. Bit View Bella and Peregrine Messi are unexposed at this grade with limited data available.
Race 3: 21:28, Grade A2, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: In Form Lady (P Wilson)
- Trap 2: Aghaburren Lewis (B Denby)
- Trap 3: Sambar Dream (K Wilton)
- Trap 4: Leo The Yank (J Gray)
- Trap 5: Golden Lion (E Driver)
NAP: Sambar Dream, Trap 3. The four-year-old bitch has won twice in her last six runs and brings excellent staying pedigree from recent Doncaster trips (661m). Her form at Nottingham over 500m shows 3-3-1 finishes, with most recent run on 22 April placing 3rd with noted crowding. She led early and ran well in mid-track positions previously (16 February, Nottingham). In Form Lady appears form-dependent and has struggled from trap 1 at A2 level lately (5-6 finishes in April). Leo The Yank and Golden Lion both show limited data at this grade.
Race 4: 21:46, Grade A2, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Hinault Mcrow (K Wilton)
- Trap 2: Braceys Boy (J Gray)
- Trap 3: Newinn Rosie (F Macklin)
- Trap 4: Skyfall Boss Man (E Driver)
- Trap 5: Kylenoe Pam (B Denby)
NAP: Hinault Mcrow, Trap 1. This four-year-old is in excellent recent form with a win on 20 April (by a length) and another on 9 April (by half a length) at trap 1. His form string reads 11523, showing two consecutive wins and reliable A2/A3 performances. He leads early from trap 1 and handles rails well. Braceys Boy has placed consistently (4-3-2-2-2 last five runs) but lacks a recent win. Newinn Rosie is a young bitch showing mixed results and with limited top-grade exposure.
Meeting Overview
Nottingham's full card spans grades A3 through A1 over 500m, ideal for punters seeking tight competition at mid-tier level. The sand surface and trap bias favour early leaders from inside traps where they gain a clean run into the opening bend. No sprint or staying races feature on the card, keeping form reading straightforward for standard trip specialists.
Punters' Note
Check Starting Price near race time on Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, or William Hill, where greyhound odds firm fastest in the final 15 minutes. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer strong value on this card, particularly in the A2 and A1 races where multiple dogs carry competitive recent form. Betfair's exchange is best for laying weak favourites in puppy or limited-exposure races.