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South Yorkshire's quality venue — where stayers flourish and form holds true
Doncaster Greyhound Stadium is one of the most respected tracks in Northern England and a venue that has consistently produced high-quality racing. Located in South Yorkshire, the stadium benefits from a strong regional training community and attracts competitive fields across all grades. Doncaster has earned a reputation as a fair, well-run track where form analysis is rewarded.
The venue operates regular meetings broadcast nationally and features a solid mix of graded racing. Doncaster is particularly well-regarded for its stayers' races — the track's characteristics naturally suit dogs with stamina and sustained speed, making it a venue where middle-distance and marathon events often produce the most exciting and rewarding racing.
For the form-conscious punter, Doncaster is one of the more approachable tracks in the calendar. Results correlate well with quality metrics, interference is below average, and the track surface is consistently maintained. It's a venue where doing your homework pays dividends.
Schedule: Regular weekly meetings
| Races | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Time | 589 | 178 | 30% | 306 | 52% | £-78.62 | £-129.76 |
| Today | 10 | 5 | 50% | 7 | 70% | +£2.77 | +£0.72 |
1st pick performance · £1 level stakes at SP · Place = 1/4 odds top 2
Dogs dropping in grade today
Composite 30% · Rating 25% · Speed 15% · Bend 10% · Suit 20%
Win rate at Doncaster & their runners
Doncaster's circuit is medium-sized at approximately 410 metres in circumference. The bends are moderately wide — not as sweeping as Nottingham but significantly more spacious than Romford or Monmore. This places Doncaster in the "fair-to-galloping" category, with enough bend width to allow dogs to race cleanly but not so much that the first bend becomes irrelevant.
The run-up to the first bend is of adequate length, giving runners time to establish position. The home straight is good, providing opportunities for late finishers, and the back straight is of similar proportions. The overall shape of the circuit creates balanced racing where both front-runners and closers have chances.
The surface at Doncaster drains well and is maintained to a consistent standard. Going conditions typically stay in the normal range, though Yorkshire weather can produce heavier conditions in the winter months. The track's relatively open location means wind can be a factor, particularly on the back straight.
Doncaster suits stayers. The medium-sized bends and good straight lengths create a track where sustained speed matters more than explosive early pace. While front-runners can win from favourable draws, the overall statistics show a relatively balanced profile between front-runners and closers.
Performance ratings are a strong predictor at Doncaster, and the track is one of the most form-true venues in the North. Dogs consistently rated high tend to finish in the frame, and shock results are less common than at tighter, more chaotic tracks. This predictability is what makes Doncaster attractive for systematic betting approaches.
The stayers' distances at Doncaster are particularly noteworthy. The track's balance between bend tightness and straight length creates ideal conditions for middle-distance racing, where stamina and finishing speed combine to produce genuinely competitive contests. Dogs with proven form at 600m+ tend to find their best level at Doncaster.
| Distance | Races | Avg Field | Avg Winner Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275m | 1652 | 2 | 17.38s |
| 450m | 2714 | 1.3 | 28.31s |
| 483m | 897 | 1.1 | 30.10s |
| 661m | 43 | 2.5 | 42.01s |
| 890m | 2 | 6 | 60.32s |
The Doncaster sprint. A short, sharp race where early pace matters more than at the standard trip. However, the fair bends mean that even at this distance, the inside bias is moderate rather than extreme.
The standard Doncaster trip. A well-balanced race that tests all-round ability. Both front-runners and closers have chances, making this distance one of the most competitive and form-true in the Doncaster calendar.
The Doncaster stayers' trip and arguably the track's best distance for quality racing. Stamina is important and the extra circuit rewards dogs with sustained speed. This is where Doncaster's reputation as a stayers' track is most evident.
How to read this: In a fair 6-runner race, each trap would win ~17% and place (finish 1st or 2nd) ~33% of the time.
Win% = how often this trap produces the winner. Place% = how often this trap finishes 1st or 2nd (standard place bet).
+ / − columns show the difference from fair share — positive means the trap wins/places more than expected, negative means less.
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 888 | 192 | 21.6% | +4.9 | 380 | 42.8% | +9.5 | 2.95 |
| 2 | 1030 | 193 | 18.7% | +2.0 | 410 | 39.8% | +6.5 | 3.00 |
| 3 | 1105 | 231 | 20.9% | +4.2 | 451 | 40.8% | +7.5 | 3.05 |
| 4 | 1148 | 250 | 21.8% | +5.1 | 456 | 39.7% | +6.4 | 3.01 |
| 5 | 1104 | 235 | 21.3% | +4.6 | 438 | 39.7% | +6.4 | 3.03 |
| 6 | 1040 | 216 | 20.8% | +4.1 | 425 | 40.9% | +7.6 | 2.98 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1552 | 344 | 22.2% | +5.5 | 684 | 44.1% | +10.8 | 2.90 |
| 2 | 1657 | 304 | 18.3% | +1.6 | 621 | 37.5% | +4.2 | 3.16 |
| 3 | 1796 | 369 | 20.5% | +3.8 | 693 | 38.6% | +5.3 | 3.11 |
| 4 | 1764 | 340 | 19.3% | +2.6 | 694 | 39.3% | +6.0 | 3.06 |
| 5 | 1765 | 326 | 18.5% | +1.8 | 671 | 38.0% | +4.7 | 3.09 |
| 6 | 1730 | 401 | 23.2% | +6.5 | 735 | 42.5% | +9.2 | 2.94 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 469 | 102 | 21.7% | +5.0 | 191 | 40.7% | +7.4 | 2.96 |
| 2 | 549 | 111 | 20.2% | +3.5 | 212 | 38.6% | +5.3 | 3.14 |
| 3 | 590 | 109 | 18.5% | +1.8 | 228 | 38.6% | +5.3 | 3.15 |
| 4 | 541 | 95 | 17.6% | +0.9 | 190 | 35.1% | +1.8 | 3.20 |
| 5 | 551 | 89 | 16.2% | -0.5 | 196 | 35.6% | +2.3 | 3.24 |
| 6 | 531 | 128 | 24.1% | +7.4 | 225 | 42.4% | +9.1 | 3.00 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 11 | 31.4% | +14.7 | 18 | 51.4% | +18.1 | 2.77 |
| 2 | 28 | 4 | 14.3% | -2.4 | 8 | 28.6% | -4.7 | 3.36 |
| 3 | 34 | 8 | 23.5% | +6.8 | 12 | 35.3% | +2.0 | 3.26 |
| 4 | 35 | 6 | 17.1% | +0.4 | 19 | 54.3% | +21.0 | 2.89 |
| 5 | 24 | 4 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 7 | 29.2% | -4.1 | 3.67 |
| 6 | 31 | 6 | 19.4% | +2.7 | 10 | 32.3% | -1.0 | 3.16 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | +33.3 | 1 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 2.00 |
| 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 1 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.50 |
| 4 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 4.00 |
| 5 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | +33.3 | 1 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 2.00 |
| 6 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 1 | 50.0% | +16.7 | 3.50 |
How often each going allowance occurs and its effect on run times. Positive = fast ground, negative = slow/heavy.
| Going | Label | Races | Avg Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| -270 | Very Heavy | 1 | 45.84s |
| -200 | Very Heavy | 1 | 30.79s |
| -180 | Very Heavy | 4 | 31.28s |
| -170 | Very Heavy | 1 | 30.47s |
| -160 | Very Heavy | 1 | 32.02s |
| -150 | Very Heavy | 1 | 30.22s |
| -140 | Very Heavy | 5 | 30.64s |
| -130 | Very Heavy | 3 | 30.89s |
| -120 | Very Heavy | 9 | 30.80s |
| -110 | Very Heavy | 4 | 27.73s |
| -100 | Very Heavy | 15 | 30.37s |
| -90 | Very Heavy | 6 | 24.43s |
| -80 | Very Heavy | 33 | 29.94s |
| -70 | Very Heavy | 34 | 28.08s |
| -60 | Very Heavy | 75 | 28.99s |
| -55 | Very Heavy | 1 | 17.98s |
| -50 | Very Heavy | 57 | 28.65s |
| -45 | Very Heavy | 2 | 43.24s |
| -40 | Very Heavy | 171 | 28.09s |
| -35 | Very Heavy | 3 | 18.02s |
| -30 | Heavy | 258 | 27.87s |
| -25 | Heavy | 30 | 18.73s |
| -20 | Heavy | 542 | 27.04s |
| -15 | Slow | 109 | 18.42s |
| -10 | Slow | 711 | 25.14s |
| -5 | Normal | 213 | 17.67s |
| 0 | Normal | 1970 | 25.32s |
| +5 | Fast | 130 | 17.49s |
| +10 | Fast | 415 | 27.71s |
| +15 | Very Fast | 7 | 40.16s |
| +20 | Very Fast | 148 | 29.05s |
| +30 | Very Fast | 11 | 29.85s |
| +40 | Very Fast | 3 | 28.15s |
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★S R Parker | 27 | 12 | 44% | 19 | 70% | £-0.28 | +£4.26 |
| R A Draper | 29 | 12 | 41% | 20 | 69% | +£22.98 | +£6.34 |
| D M Verner | 5 | 2 | 40% | 3 | 60% | +£2.58 | +£2.90 |
| L J Stephenson | 6 | 2 | 33% | 3 | 50% | £-1.21 | £-2.10 |
| J Andrews | 3 | 1 | 33% | 2 | 67% | £-0.75 | £-0.39 |
| P J Manley | 15 | 5 | 33% | 8 | 53% | £-1.52 | £-2.56 |
| E Gowler | 17 | 5 | 29% | 9 | 53% | £-6.07 | £-3.75 |
| S Watson | 145 | 39 | 27% | 63 | 43% | £-38.49 | £-42.45 |
| C Handford | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | +£0.33 | £-0.76 |
| T Bedford | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | +£3.00 | +£0.19 |
| P Prior | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | £-1.62 | £-0.97 |
| P Milner | 16 | 4 | 25% | 8 | 50% | £-8.87 | £-4.36 |
| M Haythorne | 12 | 3 | 25% | 3 | 25% | +£4.20 | £-4.95 |
| C D Marston | 13 | 3 | 23% | 5 | 38% | +£7.62 | £-2.33 |
| J W Gaskin | 113 | 26 | 23% | 57 | 50% | £-41.30 | £-26.92 |
Min 3 runners · £1 level stakes at SP · Sorted by win rate
| Dog | Runs | Wins | Win% | Places | Best Time | Avg Pos | Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Romeo Talisker | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 41.31s | 1.00 | 2026-05-23 |
| Keefill Sequoia | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 27.42s | 1.00 | 2026-05-23 |
| Soapy Joe | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 29.45s | 1.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| On The Wall | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 27.77s | 1.00 | 2026-05-30 |
| Cockneys Zazu | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 17.20s | 1.00 | 2026-05-27 |
| Ballarue Rolo | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 16.75s | 1.00 | 2026-05-16 |
| Magical Supreme | 5 | 4 | 80% | 5 | 27.52s | 1.20 | 2026-05-30 |
| Flyhigh Cerberus | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 30.25s | 1.67 | 2026-05-18 |
| Reenaderry Road | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 27.69s | 1.33 | 2026-05-25 |
| Ballinderry Luna | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 27.92s | 1.67 | 2026-05-31 |
| Cockneys Sarabi | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 17.66s | 1.67 | 2026-05-31 |
| Cushie Mick | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 27.67s | 2.00 | 2026-05-18 |
| The Yellow Peril | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 17.22s | 2.33 | 2026-05-17 |
| Have You Heard | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 27.85s | 2.33 | 2026-05-17 |
| Hoyland Lad | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 16.81s | 1.33 | 2026-05-30 |
Min 2 runs · Sorted by win rate then volume
How often the shortest-priced dog (market favourite) wins and places at Doncaster. National average favourite win rate is approximately 30%.
Races analysed
4,280
Fav wins
37%
1601 wins
Fav places (top 2)
60%
2570 places
Avg winning SP
3.76
decimal odds
Fastest adjusted times in our database for each distance at Doncaster.
Slaneyside Swade
16.31s · OR · 2026-01-10
Look Smart
27.20s · OR · 2026-01-10
Romeo Tomcat
28.93s · OR2 · 2025-09-20
Breton Molly
41.17s · OR · 2024-09-28
Geelo Minty
59.82s · OR · 2026-05-16
Breakdown of race grades at Doncaster. Shows the type and quality of racing the track hosts.
B2
630 (12%)
B3
574 (11%)
D3
514 (10%)
D2
482 (9%)
B4
380 (7%)
OR
368 (7%)
D4
321 (6%)
A2
295 (6%)
B5
285 (5%)
B1
280 (5%)
B6
215 (4%)
A1
181 (3%)
B7
159 (3%)
A3
140 (3%)
D1
132 (2%)
D5
117 (2%)
OR3
59 (1%)
A4
56 (1%)
IV
32 (1%)
A6
32 (1%)
A7
23 (0%)
A5
22 (0%)
B8
22 (0%)
OR2
18 (0%)
IT
12 (0%)
A8
1 (0%)
At Doncaster, weight your analysis towards performance ratings and class rather than trap draw. While inside traps have a slight edge (as at all anti-clockwise tracks), the effect is moderate and shouldn't dominate your selections. Focus on which dog has the best overall form profile.
The stayers' races at Doncaster offer particularly good value. Marathon events are often under-analysed by casual punters, but the form tends to be the most reliable at these distances. If you can identify genuine stamina and class in stayers' races, Doncaster is where that analysis pays off most handsomely.
Trainer form is worth monitoring here. The Yorkshire training community produces dogs that are well-prepared for Doncaster's specific demands, and tracking which kennels are in form over the current period can provide a useful additional edge. Our top trainers section below shows who's performing right now.
| Date | Time | Dist | Grade | Winner | Trap | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 13:19 | 275m | D3 | Links Batman | 4 | 17.02s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 13:03 | 275m | D4 | Cockneys Sarabi | 2 | 17.66s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:46 | 450m | B2 | Delightful Molly | 4 | 28.08s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:29 | 450m | B3 | Ballinderry Luna | 3 | 27.92s | 4/6F |
| 2026-05-31 | 12:12 | 483m | A1 | Soapy Joe | 2 | 29.56s | 11/10F |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:54 | 275m | D1 | Ruffian Blue | 4 | 17.22s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:38 | 450m | B4 | Jazza Jenny | 2 | 28.26s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:21 | 450m | B2 | Redbrick Asp | 3 | 28.03s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-31 | 11:04 | 275m | D3 | Redbrick Cool | 6 | 17.07s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-31 | 10:48 | 450m | B2 | Abigails Marina | 1 | 28.11s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 10:32 | 450m | B6 | Posh Scart | 6 | 28.53s | 11/8F |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:09 | 450m | OR | Carrick Cantona | 6 | 27.67s | 6/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:52 | 450m | OR | Gallant Star | 4 | 27.83s | 7/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:34 | 483m | OR3 | Magical Supreme | 5 | 29.52s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:16 | 275m | OR | Tee Emgee Foxy | 5 | 16.92s | 5/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:58 | 483m | OR | Clongeel Goody | 6 | 29.71s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:42 | 450m | OR | Gruszka | 3 | 27.53s | 8/13F |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:24 | 661m | OR | Cooladerrydancer | 2 | 41.39s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:04 | 275m | OR | Drumdoit Eva | 6 | 16.91s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 18:46 | 275m | OR3 | Keady Town | 4 | 17.17s | 11/8 |
| 2026-05-30 | 18:29 | 483m | OR | On The Wall | 6 | 30.01s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 18:11 | 450m | OR | Drombeg Abby | 4 | 28.09s | 13/8F |
| 2026-05-30 | 13:03 | 275m | D3 | Glitter Alan | 4 | 17.17s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 12:46 | 450m | B7 | Royal Flush | 6 | 28.69s | 11/4 |
| 2026-05-30 | 12:29 | 450m | B3 | Redbrick Iceman | 1 | 28.16s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 12:12 | 275m | D3 | Cockneys Elsa | 2 | 17.30s | 1/1F |
| 2026-05-30 | 11:54 | 450m | B4 | Grouchos Tyson | 4 | 28.56s | 9/4 |
| 2026-05-30 | 11:38 | 275m | D2 | Shots Fired | 3 | 17.10s | 10/11F |
| 2026-05-30 | 11:21 | 450m | B3 | Sporting Venus | 6 | 28.22s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 11:04 | 450m | B3 | Abigail Surprise | 2 | 28.48s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 10:48 | 450m | B2 | Droopys Freebie | 3 | 28.13s | 8/15F |
| 2026-05-30 | 10:32 | 275m | D2 | Sandwood Daffy | 3 | 17.26s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-27 | 17:21 | 275m | D4 | Hugo Jezabelle | 1 | 17.60s | 5/6F |
| 2026-05-27 | 17:03 | 275m | D3 | Hes Batman | 2 | 17.15s | 5/6F |
| 2026-05-27 | 16:44 | 275m | D2 | Cockneys Zazu | 2 | 17.20s | 9/4 |
| 2026-05-27 | 16:26 | 450m | B3 | Goulane Ace | 2 | 28.13s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-27 | 16:07 | 450m | B6 | Lizzy Jezabelle | 1 | 28.80s | 7/4F |
| 2026-05-27 | 15:49 | 275m | D2 | Glideaway Falcon | 6 | 17.20s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-27 | 15:29 | 275m | D3 | No Coverage | 1 | 17.24s | 7/4 |
| 2026-05-27 | 15:11 | 275m | D3 | Gypsies Kiss | 1 | 17.28s | 6/4F |
| 2026-05-27 | 14:52 | 450m | B5 | Tommys Ruth | 4 | 28.38s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-27 | 14:33 | 450m | B2 | Keady Wine | 4 | 28.26s | 4/9F |
| 2026-05-25 | 17:59 | 483m | A2 | Ivy Hill Stella | 3 | 29.73s | 2/5F |
| 2026-05-25 | 17:46 | 450m | B6 | Rising Apollo | 6 | 28.59s | 1/1F |
| 2026-05-25 | 17:29 | 275m | D5 | Ballyboss Rose | 6 | 18.22s | 6/1 |
| 2026-05-25 | 17:14 | 450m | B3 | Daleroad Dasher | 4 | 27.74s | 10/11F |
| 2026-05-25 | 16:56 | 450m | B1 | Swift Kev | 5 | 27.78s | 6/4JF |
| 2026-05-25 | 16:37 | 450m | B2 | Trewmount Fury | 2 | 28.04s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-25 | 16:18 | 483m | A3 | Ballymac Mel | 5 | 29.91s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-25 | 15:59 | 275m | D5 | Ballymac Acres | 5 | 17.64s | 11/2 |
Data from 2016-05-14 to 2026-05-31 · 5,350 races analysed · 1,024 meetings
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Interference & Run Comment Patterns
The 10 most common run comments from the last 1,000 completed runs. High rates of "crowded" or "checked" indicate a track where interference affects results.
Mid
332/1000 runs (33%)
Wide
190/1000 runs (19%)
Rls
172/1000 runs (17%)
EP
150/1000 runs (15%)
SAw
131/1000 runs (13%)
QAw
83/1000 runs (8%)
RnOn
71/1000 runs (7%)
Crd1
65/1000 runs (7%)
Rls-Mid
51/1000 runs (5%)
ClrRun
48/1000 runs (5%)