Romford Greyhound Tips | 18 May 2026

Romford Greyhound Tips – Monday 18 May 2026

Romford stages a 12-race card from 11:09 to 14:14 on fast sand, where trap draw influence is significant and high-draw bias dominates the 400m sprint programme.

11:43 – Grade A5 400m

Zenith Sunrise stands out in this A5 affair. The two-year-old bitch has hit form consistently from Trap 3, recording a second on 2 May, a third on 11 May, and showing honest placings throughout. Her latest runs show quick away from the middle trap with good mid-race positioning. Trap 3 has recorded a strong 32% win rate over the last 60 days at Romford 400m, and Zenith Sunrise has built a reliable record of challenging from that draw. Form reads well: recent finishes of 3-2-4-2 demonstrate steady progress and a dog hitting her stride at the distance. Bellini Bullet merits consideration after winning from Trap 2 on 9 May, but limited recent form limits confidence.

NAP: Zenith Sunrise, Trap 3.

13:08 – Grade A4 400m

Roxys Revenge has impressed with a sequence of wins climbing the grades. The one-year-old bitch took victories at A8, A6, and A5 grades, most recently finishing second at A4 on 6 May. Her form pattern shows consistent mid-trap racing (Trap 2) with a quick getaway and the ability to sustain challenge. She has won three of her last five starts and the progression upwards suggests a dog ready for A4 company. Potentia Forever offers an alternative from Trap 1, holding a recent second at A3, but Roxys Revenge’s winning trajectory and sharper recent form hold stronger appeal in a competitive mid-tier race.

NAP: Roxys Revenge, Trap 2.

13:26 – Grade A4 400m

Coyote Izzy showed winning form on 9 May at A6 grade, striking from Trap 2 with a decisive 5.75-length victory. The one-year-old bitch earned promotion through grades and stepped into A4 company for this card. Her recent runs carry genuine quality, though a bite incident on 20 April disrupted momentum. Despite that setback, her A6 win demonstrates raw pace and the ability to lead from the middle trap. Trap 2 remains serviceable at Romford. Form comments flag solid rail-midway running and bumpiness recovery, suggesting a gutsy racer. Tip Top Niamh from Trap 1 has struggled with bumping on rails recently, making Coyote Izzy the cleaner choice.

NAP: Coyote Izzy, Trap 2.

13:59 – Grade A3 400m

Pavilion Hoggie presents the standout NAP for this feature race. The two-year-old dog won twice from Trap 3 in recent weeks, landing victories on 25 April and 6 May. His most recent outing (13 May) saw him finish sixth, yet that form reversal reflects trap trouble and bumping rather than loss of ability. Trap 3 has dominated Romford 400m data with a 32% strike rate, and Hoggie has proven he can exploit that draw. His wins came with quick away from the middle trap, mid-race positioning, and leadership. The A5-to-A3 step represents a tough climb, but his recent winning pedigree and trap-friendly draw make him the clear standout. Chilli Drago finished fifth on 12 May and has shown inconsistency, while Jeopardy Andy has plateaued in the placings.

NAP: Pavilion Hoggie, Trap 3.

Meeting Overview

The card spans A3 to A5 grades, all at the standard 400m sprint distance. Grades A3, A4, and A5 appear well-represented with competitive fields. Romford’s track bias towards higher draws means Trap 3 and Traps 4-6 merit close attention, whilst inside runners will face a tougher task into the first bend. The sand surface plays fast, rewarding quick breakers and dogs settled early.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Price around 30 minutes before race time. Betfair and Bet365 offer the most competitive greyhound markets at Romford. Forecast betting (predicting 1st and 2nd in order) offers value on Trap 3 runners given the track bias; reverse forecasts provide insurance if favourite runs second.