Valley Greyhound Stadium, Wednesday 29 April 2026
Wales's busiest greyhound venue hosts eight races at Valley on Wednesday, with first race at 14:26 and the card concluding at 16:37. The sand surface and sweeping Swansea circuit favour runners who can handle the wider traps on the longer trips, while sprint racing from all traps remains competitive.
14:26 - Grade IT, 260m Sprint
Runners:
- Trap 2: Hawkfield Nina (B, 1y, D S Davy)
- Trap 3: Chadwell Tyson (D, 2y, G Wright)
- Trap 4: Spot On Ruby (B, 4y, S Pilgrim)
- Trap 5: Hawkfield Jasmin (B, 1y, A N Morgan)
- Trap 6: Knockmant Zee (B, 2y, A N Morgan)
Hawkfield Nina arrives with strong recent sprint form: a length win on 12 April and a close third just seven days ago at this track over 260m. Her trap draw at 2 suits the explosive start required for sprint racing, and she showed clean away and mid-division placement in both runs. Chadwell Tyson has raced up to 460m recently and finished third at that distance here, but his last 260m outing on 22 April saw him caught out early with a slow away marker and dropped to sixth. Spot On Ruby, at four years old, is a veteran of the sprint game but her recent form is patchy, finishing sixth on 22 April and fourth on 15 April, both at this track. Hawkfield Jasmin and Knockmant Zee have limited data available. NAP: Hawkfield Nina, Trap 2. Look for forecast value with Chadwell Tyson for a place.
14:44 - Grade IT, 460m
Runners:
- Trap 2: Springwood Fred (D, 3y, G Wright)
- Trap 3: Russcon Hardy (D, 3y, G Wright)
- Trap 4: Fastlane George (D, 2y, D S Davy)
- Trap 5: Hawkfield Irish (D, 3y, D S Davy)
- Trap 6: Good Streak (D, 3y, A N Morgan)
Russcon Hardy is the standout performer here. He recorded back-to-back wins most recently: a four-length victory at Valley IT 460m on 22 April (trap 4) and a sharp 2.25-length win at A2 grade on 31 March at Oxford. His form string reads 11231, showing consistency and two wins in his last three starts. Springwood Fred won narrowly on 22 April at this track and trip, bumped at start but led from bend one and finished well in the middle lanes. Fastlane George is genuinely nippy, with a recent win on 19 April in an OR 260m and two sprint victories, but stepping up to 460m on this occasion represents a class and distance test. Hawkfield Irish and Good Streak have no form data available. NAP: Russcon Hardy, Trap 3. His recent A2 grade form and back-to-back wins suggest he is peaking at the right moment.
15:03 - Grade IT, 460m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Sawpit Sauvignon (D, 4y, D Hunt)
- Trap 2: Shanghai Willie (D, 3y, G Wright)
- Trap 3: Marinas Malta (B, 3y, D S Davy)
- Trap 4: Hawkfield Tiktok (D, 2y, D S Davy)
- Trap 5: Choctawhatate (D, 4y, D S Davy)
Marinas Malta looks the likeliest winner. She has clocked three consecutive placings at Valley over 460m at A4 and IT grades, finishing second on 21 April (nk margin), second on 15 April, and third on 7 April. She is consistently placed mid-division and coping well with the wider traps and track characteristics. Shanghai Willie is a two-time A5 winner at Oxford but his 15 April IT 460m outing saw him crowded at start and finish fourth, eight-plus lengths back. Sawpit Sauvignon is a veteran four-year-old with a Grade A3 win in March but his last IT 460m run was a third-place finish. Hawkfield Tiktok and Choctawhatate have limited data available. NAP: Marinas Malta, Trap 3. Her tight, consistent form at this track and trip is hard to ignore.
15:22 - Grade IT, 460m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Sawpit Seagull (D, 3y, D Hunt)
- Trap 2: Billis Sniper (D, 1y, G Wright)
- Trap 3: Fagans Bam Bam (B, 3y, D S Davy)
- Trap 4: Shanbally Blues (D, 3y, G Wright)
- Trap 5: Swift Kadesha (B, 3y, D S Davy)
- Trap 6: Rollaway Milly (B, 3y, G Wright)
Fagans Bam Bam carries the best recent form. Most recently second at A4 grade on 23 April, she has also delivered wins at A5 grade and shows progressive placing across a span of tough races. Her form string (21412) reveals two wins and multiple places. Sawpit Seagull showed third place on 22 April at this track and trip but is more consistent at A4 than at IT level. Billis Sniper, at one year old, is a young prospect: he won an A3 race in March but dropped to sixth over 460m on 22 April, suggesting the step up in trip caught him out. Shanbally Blues, Swift Kadesha, and Rollaway Milly have unexposed form data at this level. NAP: Fagans Bam Bam, Trap 3. Her progressive recent record and proven placement history stand out in a competitive heat.
Meeting Overview
Valley's Wednesday card comprises eight IT races across 260m sprint and 460m distances. Form across the day is relatively solid: trainers G Wright and D S Davy dominate the runner lists, with both conditioning horses consistently placed. The 400m distance on this sand circuit favours runners breaking cleanly from middle traps, while the sweeping nature of the track gives wider runners ample room to recover. Trap 1 on shorter trips can face early congestion; mid-traps (3-4) typically balance the advantages on both sprint and standard trips.
Punters' Note
Odds will firm sharply in the 20 minutes before each race; check starting price on Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet or William Hill within the final 10 minutes for the best value. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are popular at Valley, particularly on the feature 460m races where form lines are stronger. Early money often reflects stable fancy and trainer patterns; late drifts can signal fitness concerns.