Sheffield Greyhound Tips | 18 June 2026

Sheffield Greyhound Tips – Thursday 18 June 2026

Sheffield hosts a 12-race card on Thursday afternoon, with the first race at 11:03. This northern venue has built a strong reputation for quality stayers, and today’s fixture showcases several competitive A-grade contests over the standard 500m trip.

11:03 – Grade A5 500m

The opening race features Confident Rover, Sandwood Trinity, Olwinn Sheeran, Steeple Rd Laura, and Feora Cora. Confident Rover has found form recently with a second at A5 level on 11 June, showing consistent trap-1 work despite some crowding issues at the bends. However, the standout performer is Olwinn Sheeran in trap 3. This young bitch recorded a winning effort at hurdles on 5 June (500m, 4.25-length victory) and follows that with solid A5/A6 form. Recent form shows minor bump incidents but strong finishing ability, particularly when leading into the back straight. Trap 3 holds a respectable 22% win rate over 500m at Sheffield on live data, matching the inside track advantage. NAP: Olwinn Sheeran, Trap 3. Look for forecast value here given Confident Rover’s consistency in second-place finishes.

11:36 – Grade A5 500m

This race brings together Miller Ned, Text Roisin, Darver Lassie, Catunda Echo, and Brushbrushtaptap. Miller Ned shows worrying recent form, having only raced the sprint distances (280m) with a lame note in late April before that, suggesting a break in preparation. Text Roisin is more active, recording back-to-back A6 wins in late May (3.00 and 3.75 odds) before a locked-early third on 9 June at A5. The clearest form belongs to Darver Lassie in trap 3. This three-year-old bitch won at A6 level on 30 May by 2.25 lengths, recording a Trap 2 lead-from-2 performance. She returns to trap 3 today (matching the 22% track bias for this distance) after mixed A5/A6 recent outings, but her May victory and leading-race capability make her the logical choice in a wide-open A5 contest. NAP: Darver Lassie, Trap 3. Monitor the early pace and consider reverse forecast pairings with Text Roisin.

12:59 – Grade A3 500m

This feature-race clash at A3 level brings Braemar Millie, Dusty Path, Blue Gate In, Jaykay Seven, and Acomb Olga. Braemar Millie in trap 1 boasts sharp recent form: a narrow win at A3 on 11 June by a nose (3.50 odds), followed by a third on 5 June, and a second on 29 May by 1.5 lengths. Trap 1 is the dominant bias at Sheffield (22% on 500m data) and Millie is clearly suited to leading races with early-pace comments. However, Blue Gate In in trap 3 presents compelling credentials. This three-year-old dog has progressed dramatically, recording an A3 win on 31 May (4.33 odds, snap lead from 1), an A4 win on 19 May, and most impressively a second at A2 level on 11 June by just half a length (8.00 odds, quick away to led but caught near the line). The A2 placing proves class, and trap 3 at 22% matches the bias. Blue Gate In’s upward trajectory and proven ability to lead and stay honest make him the value pick. NAP: Blue Gate In, Trap 3. Both Millie and Blue Gate In will attract support in forecast markets.

13:31 – Grade A4 500m

The final featured race fields Constant Coco, Fagans Peggy, Da Safety Net, Listen Jessie, Ten Ton Simba, and Supa Mizzy. Constant Coco in trap 1 has mixed recent form: a second at A4 on 11 June (3.00 odds, bumped start), a fourth in a handicap on 4 June, and an earlier second by a head on 28 May showing Trap 1 consistency. Fagans Peggy in trap 2 won at A5 on 7 May (5.50 odds, led from 1) but has since found A4 racing tougher, with recent thirds and a second on 19 May. Da Safety Net in trap 3 holds the most recent A4 form: a second on 11 June by 1.5 lengths (4.50 odds, crowded start into 1st/4th bends) and a second on 29 May by 1 length (2.75 odds, always handy). Trap 3 holds the shared 22% bias, and Safety Net’s consistency in placing finishes at A4 level is reassuring. NAP: Da Safety Net, Trap 3. This is a competitive four-dog affair on paper, so forecast combinations are worth exploring.

Meeting Overview

Sheffield’s Thursday card spans 12 races across A3, A4, A5, and A6 grades, all contested over 500m. This is grade confirmation of the track’s strength as a middle-tier venue where form lines are reliable and trap bias is significant. The four featured races above represent the core competitive block; punters should monitor early prices on Olwinn Sheeran (11:03) and Blue Gate In (12:59) as these are likely to shorten.

Punters’ Note

Check starting prices from 30 minutes before first race. Betfair, Bet365, and SkyBet offer the widest greyhound markets. Forecast betting (selecting 1st and 2nd in order) is popular on competitive cards like this, and with several uncertain A5/A4 races, reverse forecasts offer good value. Always account for trap draw in your selections, and reference Sheffield’s pronounced trap 1 and trap 3 advantage (both 22%) over trap 5 (13%) when weighing odds.