Nottingham Greyhound Racing Tips: Wednesday 29 April 2026
Nottingham Greyhound Stadium at Colwick Park plays host to ten races on Wednesday 29 April, with the opening race at 11:25 and the finale at 13:52. This long-established East Midlands venue offers a consistent sand surface and a quality card across the A-grades.
Race 1: 11:25 - A5, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: New Cross Nights (B, 3y, B Denby)
- Trap 2: Swift Lama (B, 1y, J Llewellin)
- Trap 3: Harwell Blondie (B, 3y, A Timbrell)
- Trap 4: Honour Fifi (B, 2y, A S McPherson)
- Trap 5: Jaymir Tara (B, 4y, J Daly)
- Trap 6: Annadown Guggy (B, 3y, E Saville)
New Cross Nights shows solid recent form in A5 company with three placings from the last five outings, most notably a narrow second to the rails in Trap 1 on 15 April. The dog has run consistently at this grade and distance, settling well into races. Swift Lama carries limited form data at this level but shows a win over the same trip in March. Harwell Blondie broke through in A6 at the end of March and has been finding A5 competitive of late.
NAP: New Cross Nights, Trap 1. The consistent form profile and track familiarity outweigh the small-field disadvantage; the dog settles well at Nottingham and posted a near-miss last time out.
Race 2: 11:41 - A4, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Princes Legacy (B, 3y, B Denby)
- Trap 2: Honour Myla (B, 2y, A S McPherson)
- Trap 3: Stud Muffin (D, 1y, K Wilton)
- Trap 4: Aremagicaremagic (B, 1y, L Cook)
- Trap 5: Shianns Ginger (B, 2y, E Saville)
- Trap 6: Deelish Sully (D, 2y, J Gray)
Honour Myla is the standout runner here, having won both of her last two A5 outings at Nottingham before being stepped up to A4. She led early and held on through the middle sections in both victories, posting odds of 2.75 and 12.00 respectively. The jump to A4 is natural progression. Princes Legacy has struggled of late with a sixth and fourth, whilst the remaining runners either carry limited data or are yet to prove themselves at this level.
NAP: Honour Myla, Trap 2. Back-to-back wins at A5 justify the upgrade, and the Trap 2 draw suits the middle ground at 500m on Nottingham's sand.
Race 3: 12:31 - A3, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Swift Odran (D, 1y, L Cook)
- Trap 2: Monbeg Bella (B, 2y, S Spillane)
- Trap 3: Invincia Jet (D, 3y, J Daly)
- Trap 4: Thequietman (D, 2y, J Gray)
- Trap 5: Platinum Record (D, 2y, J Llewellin)
- Trap 6: Trumps Again (B, 2y, J Daly)
Invincia Jet is in sparkling form with a win four days ago at A3 over 500m, beating the field by 4.75 lengths whilst being crowded early in Trap 3. Previous form includes a second and a win in a higher handicap over the same trip. Swift Odran has been inconsistent at A3, posting a mix of fifth, third, sixth, second and fifth finishes. Monbeg Bella drops from A2 and carries a win in A3 on 26 March but has since finished fourth and sixth at the higher grade.
NAP: Invincia Jet, Trap 3. The recent A3 win is authoritative, and Trap 3 provides a balanced draw at 500m. The dog's ability to overcome early crowding and sustain effort through the middle marks genuine quality for this grade.
Race 4: 13:36 - A4, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Sharben Umbreon (B, 2y, S Spillane)
- Trap 2: Move Over Mom (B, 3y, E Saville)
- Trap 3: Blue Danube (D, 2y, A S McPherson)
- Trap 4: Cantys Double (B, 3y, B Denby)
- Trap 5: Bills Lassie (B, 2y, K Wilton)
- Trap 6: Thurlesbeg Tonto (D, 2y, J Gray)
Sharben Umbreon has emerged from a spell away with a dominant win at A5 just six days ago, leading from Trap 1 and holding across the rails. The recent return to form is positive, though the jump to A4 is a meaningful step. Move Over Mom has been competing at A4 consistently but struggles to find a winning position, with a second on 26 March her best recent result. Blue Danube has recorded multiple fourth and fifth finishes at A4 level with recurring crowding issues.
NAP: Sharben Umbreon, Trap 1. The recent A5 victory by two lengths is decisive, and whilst A4 represents progression, the dog's appetite for racing and front-running profile from Trap 1 suggest readiness for this grade.
Meeting Overview
Wednesday's ten-race card is anchored by four feature races at A3-A5 standard, offering consistent competitive racing for Midlands punters. All races are over the 500m standard distance, playing to Nottingham's balanced setup where middle traps (3-4) typically prosper. No hurdles or sprint specialists feature on this card, so form from staying work will carry direct relevance.
Punters' Note
Starting prices firm up approximately 20 minutes before race time; check Betfair, Bet365 and William Hill for the best greyhound odds. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer value on multi-runner A-grade races, particularly where one or two runners stand out from the field. With six-runner fields throughout, each-way betting is not standard practice, so focus your wagers on win and place stakes, or the forecast markets for additional edge.