Nottingham Greyhound Racing Tips: Wednesday 6 May 2026
Nottingham's Colwick Park hosts ten races on Wednesday, 6 May, with the first race away at 11:25 and the card concluding at 13:52. This established East Midlands venue has a balanced sand surface where trap one shows a consistent edge on the 500m trip, winning at 22% over the past seven days.
Race 1: 11:25 - A4, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: New Cross Nights (B, 3y, B Denby)
- Trap 2: Honour Secret (B, 1y, A S McPherson)
- Trap 3: Grangeview Dream (B, 3y, E Saville)
- Trap 4: Aremagicaremagic (B, 1y, L Cook)
- Trap 5: Deelish Sully (D, 2y, J Gray)
New Cross Nights has won three of the last five outings and took victory most recently on 29 April by a shadow margin from trap one. The dog leads consistently and harnesses the inside track advantage well. Form reads 12241, showing recent wins at A5 grade. NAP: New Cross Nights, Trap 1. The 22% win rate for trap one at 500m makes this a strong platform, and the dog's recent form moving up from A5 to A4 is encouraging.
Race 2: 12:31 - A3, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Skyfall Vega (B, 4y, E Driver)
- Trap 2: Honour Mission (B, 3y, A S McPherson)
- Trap 3: Monbeg Bella (B, 2y, S Spillane)
- Trap 4: Wolf Jet (D, 3y, J Llewellin)
- Trap 5: Swift Satisfy (D, 4y, L Cook)
Honour Mission is a model of consistency. Four of the last five results are second-place finishes (22222), indicating a dog that runs well but often gets caught close to the line. The McPherson-trained bitch led from trap two in four of those five runs and was only beaten by narrow margins: 1.5 lengths, 1 length, a neck, and a shadow. With the 19% trap two success rate at Nottingham 500m, there is definite value in backing a front-running mare that gets to the line strongly. NAP: Honour Mission, Trap 2. The consistent form and near-misses suggest a win is imminent.
Race 3: 12:14 - A3, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Swift Odran (D, 1y, L Cook)
- Trap 2: Banter Barbie (B, 2y, E Driver)
- Trap 3: Bobsleigh Act (D, 1y, J Daly)
- Trap 4: Fancroftmawbaker (B, 2y, K Wilton)
- Trap 5: Loxleys Vinnie (D, 2y, J Gray)
- Trap 6: Noelles Pelo (D, 3y, E Saville)
Swift Odran broke the line strongly on 29 April with a win at this grade and trap, recorded by a half-length. Form shows 15362, with the last run a dominant first. The Cook-trained dog recorded his best effort in this class and has now won at trap one in A3 company. NAP: Swift Odran, Trap 1. Trap one's 22% strike rate combines with a recent win, leading form, and consistent releases to make this a logical choice.
Race 4: 13:52 - A2, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Hinault Mcrow (D, 4y, K Wilton)
- Trap 2: Aghaburren Lewis (D, 3y, B Denby)
- Trap 3: Dotties Image (B, 2y, J Daly)
- Trap 5: Kylenoe Pam (B, 2y, B Denby)
- Trap 6: Leelad (D, 2y, J Llewellin)
Hinault Mcrow won on 20 April from trap one in A2 grade by a single length, with a most recent run on 27 April finishing second by a shadow length. Form reads 22111, indicating three wins in the last five with recent efforts at this grade and this trap. The Wilton runner has shown strong early pace (leading from bend one) and responds well to the rails. The dog is a proven A2 performer at Nottingham. NAP: Hinault Mcrow, Trap 1. Trap one's 22% win rate at 500m aligns with this dog's consistent leading form and narrow recent defeats suggesting another win is close.
Meeting Overview
Nottingham's Wednesday card spans ten races with grades ranging from A2 to A4 across the 500m trip. All feature races are standard-distance contests that reward early pace and smart trap positioning. Trap one dominates the statistics at Nottingham's 500m, winning 22% over the past week, making inside draw picks particularly attractive.
Punters' Note
Starting prices typically firm up around 15 minutes before race time on the Betfair exchange and with major bookmakers including Bet365, SkyBet, and William Hill. Greyhound forecast markets offer strong value on four-dog and five-dog fields: consider pairing your NAP with a consistent second-place finisher like Honour Mission for added coverage. Reverse forecast (any order) is also popular for smaller fields.