Valley Greyhound Tips – Thursday 18 June 2026
Valley Greyhound Stadium in Swansea hosts 12 races this evening, with the first at 18:11 and the card closing at 21:26. Wales’s busiest greyhound venue expects another lively turnout for a full A-grade card dominated by 460m contests.
18:11 – Grade A4, 460m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballyroe Buckeye | 4y D | J A Danahar | 421 |
| 2 | Glory Goodtime | 3y D | D S Davy | 255 |
| 3 | Sudden Bolt | 2y D | D S Davy | 533 |
| 4 | Swift Backround | 2y D | P T Maynard | No form |
| 5 | Baggios Belter | 1y B | F Bryce | No form |
| 6 | Hawkfield Tiptoe | 2y D | A L Jeffery | No form |
The opening race features Ballyroe Buckeye in Trap 1, a four-year-old with consistent form at Valley. He ran 2nd to 1st in his last two starts, including a win on 24 May at this trip and grade. However, Trap 1 has shown only 14% strike rate over the last 60 days at 460m on Valley’s sand, well below the track average. Sudden Bolt (Trap 3) is a young runner with mixed form: recent 460m outings show struggles (5th on 11 June), though he has raced more competitively at sprint distances. Glory Goodtime (Trap 2) finished 2nd on 14 June at A4 and has recent A3 experience, but his form at those higher grades has dipped. NAP: Ballyroe Buckeye, Trap 1. Despite the trap draw disadvantage, his consistency at Valley and recent winning record make him the most reliable choice in a competitive opener.
19:58 – Grade A4, 460m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baggios Raha | 2y B | F Bryce | 341 |
| 2 | Canya Jake | 3y D | D S Davy | 334 |
| 4 | Hawkfield Blitz | 3y D | A N Morgan | 424 |
| 5 | Wilbrook Tommy | 4y D | A L Jeffery | No form |
| 6 | Crokers Grayson | 2y D | C Darch | No form |
Canya Jake (Trap 2) captured an Open race win on 17 May and has shown form finishes at A4 in his recent outings, including a 3rd place on 11 June. He is comfortable at this grade and the Davy yard is consistent. Baggios Raha (Trap 1) won at A5 on 24 May but has struggled since, with a 4th and 3rd in her last two races. Hawkfield Blitz (Trap 4) brings A3 form into this A4 contest and has a solid run of minor placings, though he is currently moving backwards through the grades. Trap 2 sits at a respectable 22% strike rate at 460m on Valley sand. NAP: Canya Jake, Trap 2. His recent A4 form, Open race pedigree, and middle trap positioning combine to make him the standout selection here.
20:34 – Grade A3, 460m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackheath Ellen | 3y B | F Bryce | 123 |
| 2 | Mustang Darwin | 3y D | J A Danahar | 341 |
| 3 | Quivers Rex | 3y D | J A Danahar | 113 |
| 4 | Bluejig Bobby | 3y D | J A Danahar | No form |
| 5 | Santas Ranger | 3y D | D S Davy | No form |
| 6 | Ashway Joe | 2y D | A Rawlings | No form |
Blackheath Ellen (Trap 1) enters this race as the form dog on the card. She won at A4 on 14 June (by 2ยพ lengths), finished 2nd three times in her previous four starts, and has won twice at Valley in recent weeks. Her consistency and winning recent record are exceptional. However, Trap 1 has only a 14% win rate at 460m on Valley sand. Quivers Rex (Trap 3) is also in excellent form with three wins in his last five races, most recently a 1st on 11 June at A4. Trap 3 is the strongest trap at this track and distance (23% strike rate), which adds significant value to his positioning. Mustang Darwin (Trap 2) won at A3 on 2 June but has suffered badly in his last two outings at A2 and A3, suggesting he may be slightly out of his depth. NAP: Blackheath Ellen, Trap 1. Despite the suboptimal trap draw, her recent form and consecutive winning sequence trump all other runners, including Quivers Rex’s trap advantage.
20:52 – Grade A3, 460m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grovenor Sienna | 3y B | A Rawlings | 224 |
| 2 | Ashway Jessie | 1y B | A Rawlings | 636 |
| 3 | Marinas Victoria | 2y B | D S Davy | 431 |
| 4 | Crokers Andrew | 2y D | C Darch | No form |
| 5 | Brave Billy | 3y D | J A Danahar | No form |
Ashway Jessie (Trap 2) is a young runner (1 year old) with a highly inconsistent recent record: two wins sandwiched around losses, most notably a 6th place on 14 June. Her inexperience shows. Marinas Victoria (Trap 3) is also young (2 years) but has steadier form, winning on 28 May at A4 and showing placings at A3 and A4. Grovenor Sienna (Trap 1) has posted 2nd-place finishes in her last two races at A3 and won at A4 on 21 May, suggesting she is hovering near the A3/A4 boundary. She runs consistently but has not broken through at A3 level recently. Trap 3 offers a 23% strike rate advantage at this distance. NAP: Marinas Victoria, Trap 3. Her consistent upward trajectory, recent winning form, and access to the strongest trap on the sand combine to make her the pick in what is a tight A3 contest.
Meeting Overview
The Valley card on Thursday evening is dominated by A3 and A4 graded races at the standard 460m trip. All four feature races run at this distance and grade configuration, meaning trap draw bias will play a consistent role throughout the evening. Trap 3 (23% strike rate) is the clear standout draw, whilst Trap 1 (14%) is markedly the weakest. No staying or sprint races feature in the card proper.
Punters’ Note
Check starting prices 10-15 minutes before race time for the most accurate odds. Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, and William Hill all offer competitive greyhound betting on Valley fixtures. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular in these A-grade contests; with tight competitive fields expected, each-way parlays may also offer value across multiple races.
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