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A track of two characters — tight and pace-heavy at 480m, fair and balanced at 500m+
Sheffield Greyhound Stadium in South Yorkshire offers some of the most tactically interesting racing in Britain because it plays completely differently depending on the distance. At 480 metres, Sheffield behaves like a tight track where front-runners are heavily favoured. At 500 metres and above, the characteristics shift dramatically towards a much fairer, more balanced venue. Understanding this split personality is essential for anyone betting at Sheffield.
The stadium operates regular meetings and is broadcast nationally. It features a good range of graded racing and regularly attracts competitive fields. Sheffield benefits from a strong Yorkshire training community, and the quality of racing is consistently solid across all grades.
For punters, Sheffield is both a challenge and an opportunity. The dual character means that many bettors apply a single approach to all Sheffield races, when in reality they should be applying completely different strategies depending on the trip. Those who understand this nuance have a genuine edge.
Schedule: Regular weekly meetings
| Races | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Time | 621 | 140 | 23% | 284 | 46% | £-127.89 | £-144.52 |
| Today | 0 | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% | +£0.00 | +£0.00 |
1st pick performance · £1 level stakes at SP · Place = 1/4 odds top 2
Sheffield's circuit has distinctive characteristics that explain its split personality. The bends are moderately tight — tight enough to favour front-runners at the shorter trip, but not so tight that they dominate at longer distances where dogs have more racing time to overcome positional disadvantages.
The key factor is the start position relative to the first bend. At 480 metres, the start places dogs relatively close to the first bend, creating a scramble for position that heavily favours early pace and inside draw. At 500 metres and above, the different start position gives dogs more time to settle, and the extra racing distance means that bend disadvantages are diluted over more laps.
The home straight is of fair length, and the surface is well-maintained. Sheffield's urban location provides good shelter, and going conditions tend to be consistent. The track drains adequately and rarely races on extreme going.
At 480 metres, Sheffield is a front-runner's track. Dogs with explosive early speed drawn in traps 1-3 have a significant advantage. The short run to the first bend and moderately tight turns compress the racing and make first-bend position the dominant factor. At this distance, treat Sheffield like a tight track.
At 500 metres and above, the character shifts. The longer trip and different start position create a much fairer race where sustained speed and stamina become important. Front-runners still have a small edge (as at any anti-clockwise track), but closers with quality finishing speed have genuine chances. Performance ratings become more predictive and draw becomes less decisive.
This split is not a marginal effect — it's a fundamental difference in how the track plays. If you're analysing a 480m race and a 660m race at Sheffield, you should essentially be using different analytical frameworks.
| Distance | Races | Avg Field | Avg Winner Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 280m | 1493 | 1.8 | 16.41s |
| 480m | 72 | 1.9 | 27.83s |
| 500m | 3994 | 1.4 | 29.65s |
| 660m | 132 | 1 | 39.58s |
| 720m | 2 | 0 | 43.41s |
The Sheffield sprint. Very much a first-bend race where trap draw and early speed dominate. Inside traps are strongly favoured. Only dogs with proven early pace should be considered.
The standard trip where Sheffield plays tight. Front-runners are heavily favoured and inside traps win above expected rates. Treat this like a tight track — early pace and draw are the key factors.
The transition distance. Just 20 metres longer than 480m but with a different start position that creates a much fairer race. The shift towards balanced racing starts here. Both front-runners and closers have chances.
The Sheffield stayers' trip. Fully galloping characteristics at this distance. Stamina is important and the tight-track bias that dominates at 480m is largely absent. Performance ratings are the strongest predictor.
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 | 1147 | 235 | 20.5% | +3.8 | 502 | 43.8% | +10.5 | 3.02 |
| 2 | 1168 | 202 | 17.3% | +0.6 | 422 | 36.1% | +2.8 | 3.29 |
| 3 | 1133 | 264 | 23.3% | +6.6 | 460 | 40.6% | +7.3 | 3.14 |
| 4 | 1061 | 219 | 20.6% | +3.9 | 371 | 35.0% | +1.7 | 3.26 |
| 5 | 900 | 153 | 17.0% | +0.3 | 332 | 36.9% | +3.6 | 3.22 |
| 6 | 982 | 161 | 16.4% | -0.3 | 353 | 35.9% | +2.6 | 3.23 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 | 11 | 21.6% | +4.9 | 19 | 37.3% | +4.0 | 3.16 |
| 2 | 51 | 8 | 15.7% | -1.0 | 20 | 39.2% | +5.9 | 3.24 |
| 3 | 54 | 12 | 22.2% | +5.5 | 18 | 33.3% | 0.0 | 3.11 |
| 4 | 59 | 11 | 18.6% | +1.9 | 18 | 30.5% | -2.8 | 3.39 |
| 5 | 42 | 7 | 16.7% | 0.0 | 15 | 35.7% | +2.4 | 3.60 |
| 6 | 50 | 4 | 8.0% | -8.7 | 19 | 38.0% | +4.7 | 3.14 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2763 | 602 | 21.8% | +5.1 | 1196 | 43.3% | +10.0 | 3.04 |
| 2 | 2695 | 502 | 18.6% | +1.9 | 1032 | 38.3% | +5.0 | 3.19 |
| 3 | 2744 | 573 | 20.9% | +4.2 | 1056 | 38.5% | +5.2 | 3.20 |
| 4 | 2788 | 534 | 19.2% | +2.5 | 1047 | 37.6% | +4.3 | 3.24 |
| 5 | 2400 | 354 | 14.8% | -1.9 | 760 | 31.7% | -1.6 | 3.41 |
| 6 | 2701 | 504 | 18.7% | +2.0 | 972 | 36.0% | +2.7 | 3.25 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | 22 | 22.2% | +5.5 | 49 | 49.5% | +16.2 | 2.83 |
| 2 | 97 | 17 | 17.5% | +0.8 | 34 | 35.1% | +1.8 | 3.28 |
| 3 | 88 | 20 | 22.7% | +6.0 | 36 | 40.9% | +7.6 | 3.15 |
| 4 | 87 | 5 | 5.7% | -11.0 | 21 | 24.1% | -9.2 | 3.72 |
| 5 | 70 | 11 | 15.7% | -1.0 | 19 | 27.1% | -6.2 | 3.64 |
| 6 | 90 | 21 | 23.3% | +6.6 | 34 | 37.8% | +4.5 | 3.07 |
| Trap | Runs | Wins | Win% | +/− | 1st/2nd | Place% | +/− | Avg Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 5.00 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | +83.3 | 1 | 100.0% | +66.7 | 1.00 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 4.00 |
| 6 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | -16.7 | 0 | 0.0% | -33.3 | 4.00 |
How often each going allowance occurs and its effect on run times. Positive = fast ground, negative = slow/heavy.
| Going | Label | Races | Avg Run Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| -70 | Very Heavy | 1 | 30.72s |
| -50 | Very Heavy | 1 | 30.99s |
| -40 | Very Heavy | 5 | 30.19s |
| -30 | Heavy | 36 | 33.04s |
| -20 | Heavy | 96 | 29.90s |
| -15 | Slow | 15 | 26.05s |
| -10 | Slow | 322 | 28.86s |
| -5 | Normal | 90 | 16.76s |
| 0 | Normal | 1377 | 26.77s |
| +5 | Fast | 430 | 16.65s |
| +10 | Fast | 1617 | 26.57s |
| +15 | Very Fast | 141 | 21.93s |
| +20 | Very Fast | 984 | 29.71s |
| +30 | Very Fast | 309 | 30.49s |
| +40 | Very Fast | 13 | 29.83s |
| +45 | Very Fast | 1 | 39.70s |
| Trainer | Runners | Wins | Win% | Places | Place% | Win P&L | Place P&L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★W B L Hamilton | 6 | 4 | 67% | 4 | 67% | +£8.65 | +£0.66 |
| K J Ferguson | 13 | 6 | 46% | 9 | 69% | +£2.28 | +£3.29 |
| R A Draper | 61 | 21 | 34% | 33 | 54% | +£6.65 | £-7.68 |
| J Sharp | 31 | 10 | 32% | 18 | 58% | +£18.58 | +£4.33 |
| C W Brown | 13 | 4 | 31% | 6 | 46% | +£3.35 | £-2.22 |
| L J Stephenson | 73 | 22 | 30% | 37 | 51% | £-1.69 | +£0.42 |
| J D Davy | 15 | 4 | 27% | 8 | 53% | +£3.80 | £-1.06 |
| D Henry | 36 | 9 | 25% | 18 | 50% | £-10.46 | £-3.96 |
| E O Driver | 4 | 1 | 25% | 2 | 50% | £-1.75 | £-1.00 |
| H J Dimmock | 4 | 1 | 25% | 1 | 25% | £-2.09 | £-2.77 |
| S C Oxley | 45 | 11 | 24% | 19 | 42% | +£1.04 | £-11.68 |
| E T Parker | 59 | 14 | 24% | 22 | 37% | £-0.92 | £-18.82 |
| D L Cross | 38 | 8 | 21% | 18 | 47% | £-11.54 | £-8.88 |
| T Bedford | 34 | 7 | 21% | 10 | 29% | £-1.04 | £-16.09 |
| T D Coote | 79 | 16 | 20% | 30 | 38% | £-21.17 | £-23.92 |
Min 3 runners · £1 level stakes at SP · Sorted by win rate
| Dog | Runs | Wins | Win% | Places | Best Time | Avg Pos | Last Run |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★Grantstown Cross | 4 | 4 | 100% | 4 | 27.60s | 1.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| Headford Mapel | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 29.97s | 1.00 | 2026-05-29 |
| Westway Sailor | 3 | 3 | 100% | 3 | 29.44s | 1.00 | 2026-05-14 |
| Romeo Force | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 28.57s | 1.00 | 2026-05-10 |
| Quality Style | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 16.39s | 1.00 | 2026-05-09 |
| Chart Topper | 2 | 2 | 100% | 2 | 16.21s | 1.00 | 2026-05-24 |
| Russanda Penny | 4 | 3 | 75% | 3 | 16.40s | 2.00 | 2026-05-28 |
| Savanaregimental | 3 | 2 | 67% | 3 | 38.97s | 1.33 | 2026-05-31 |
| Sunline Eabha | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 29.66s | 2.00 | 2026-05-19 |
| Swift Mel | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 16.09s | 2.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| Letter Magic | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 29.65s | 2.67 | 2026-05-29 |
| Drumdoit Mainoo | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 16.43s | 2.33 | 2026-05-30 |
| Blue Gate In | 3 | 2 | 67% | 2 | 29.60s | 2.00 | 2026-05-31 |
| Teasys Pet | 5 | 3 | 60% | 3 | 29.50s | 2.20 | 2026-05-30 |
| Notsofastteddy | 5 | 3 | 60% | 4 | 16.72s | 1.60 | 2026-05-28 |
Min 2 runs · Sorted by win rate then volume
How often the shortest-priced dog (market favourite) wins and places at Sheffield. National average favourite win rate is approximately 30%.
Races analysed
4,872
Fav wins
35%
1711 wins
Fav places (top 2)
58%
2833 places
Avg winning SP
4.04
decimal odds
Fastest adjusted times in our database for each distance at Sheffield.
Swift Hostile
15.66s · IV · 2026-01-25
Acomb Irene
27.47s · OR1 · 2024-05-12
Chelms Bear
28.21s · OR1 · 2025-10-12
Droopys Flare
38.69s · OR2 · 2026-03-15
Geelo Minty
43.56s · OR · 2025-07-06
Breakdown of race grades at Sheffield. Shows the type and quality of racing the track hosts.
A4
741 (13%)
A5
729 (13%)
A6
564 (10%)
HP
460 (8%)
A3
450 (8%)
D3
429 (7%)
A7
393 (7%)
D2
385 (7%)
D4
329 (6%)
A2
237 (4%)
A8
220 (4%)
OR
186 (3%)
IV
161 (3%)
D5
158 (3%)
D1
111 (2%)
A1
68 (1%)
OR1
60 (1%)
OR3
49 (1%)
A9
15 (0%)
OR2
8 (0%)
S3
6 (0%)
S2
3 (0%)
S1
1 (0%)
B7
1 (0%)
S4
1 (0%)
The golden rule at Sheffield: check the distance before everything else. For 480m races, prioritise trap draw and early pace — inside-drawn front-runners are your starting point. For 500m+ races, shift your focus to performance ratings and class.
At 480m, this track can be profitable for draw-based win betting. Strong early-pace dogs drawn in traps 1-2 win at well above the expected rate, and the market doesn't always fully price in the magnitude of the draw advantage at this specific distance.
At the longer trips, Sheffield becomes a good venue for form-based place betting. The fairer racing produces more consistent results where quality dogs find the frame reliably. The key is never to apply your 480m approach to longer races, or vice versa.
| Date | Time | Dist | Grade | Winner | Trap | Time | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | 17:56 | 480m | OR3 | Bockos Frankel | 5 | 27.70s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-31 | 17:37 | 480m | IV | Grantstown Cross | 3 | 27.60s | 2/9F |
| 2026-05-31 | 17:18 | 500m | IV | Grouchos Cossie | 1 | 29.01s | 2/5F |
| 2026-05-31 | 16:59 | 500m | A3 | Blue Gate In | 3 | 29.60s | 10/3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 16:41 | 480m | OR3 | Droopys Trigger | 5 | 27.69s | 9/4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 16:22 | 280m | IV | Skyfall Dingo | 2 | 16.12s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-31 | 16:03 | 660m | IV | Savanaacatenango | 3 | 40.50s | 5/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15:44 | 500m | IV | So Its Strate | 1 | 29.23s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15:26 | 660m | IV | Savanaregimental | 6 | 39.12s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-31 | 15:07 | 500m | HP | Ridgedale Mazza | 1 | 30.15s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14:48 | 280m | IV | Finnery Kobe | 3 | 16.26s | 11/10F |
| 2026-05-31 | 14:29 | 500m | IV | Kellies Emerald | 2 | 29.15s | 7/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:50 | 500m | HP | Antepost Bet | 2 | 30.15s | 5/2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:30 | 280m | D3 | March On Kit | 3 | 16.33s | 2/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 21:10 | 280m | D3 | Mid Tipp Sarah | 4 | 16.31s | 9/2 |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:50 | 280m | D5 | Footfield Lottie | 6 | 16.68s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:30 | 500m | A3 | Crystal Buster | 4 | 29.58s | 5/4F |
| 2026-05-30 | 20:10 | 500m | A5 | Rathcoole Flight | 1 | 29.73s | 5/6F |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:50 | 280m | D2 | The Other Coco | 6 | 16.56s | 4/5F |
| 2026-05-30 | 19:30 | 500m | A6 | Darver Lassie | 2 | 29.62s | 7/2 |
| 2026-05-29 | 21:58 | 500m | A3 | Letter Magic | 3 | 29.65s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 21:38 | 280m | D1 | Ellanne Best | 6 | 16.05s | 6/4 |
| 2026-05-29 | 21:18 | 500m | A4 | Lowgate Jack | 3 | 29.93s | 2/1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 20:58 | 500m | A1 | Romeo Cobra | 5 | 29.07s | 1/1F |
| 2026-05-29 | 20:38 | 280m | D2 | Hillend Korda | 1 | 16.50s | 18/1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 20:18 | 280m | D3 | Colliers Lucky | 2 | 16.49s | 7/4 |
| 2026-05-29 | 19:58 | 500m | A3 | Rockmount Kate | 4 | 29.65s | 5/1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 19:38 | 280m | D3 | Ardnasool North | 5 | 16.78s | 6/4F |
| 2026-05-29 | 19:18 | 500m | HP | Headford Mapel | 4 | 29.77s | 8/11F |
| 2026-05-29 | 18:58 | 500m | A2 | Swift Uni | 4 | 29.79s | 8/1 |
| 2026-05-29 | 18:38 | 500m | A6 | Mucky Trump | 4 | 29.79s | 13/8 |
| 2026-05-29 | 18:18 | 500m | A5 | Benbradagh Top | 5 | 29.88s | 11/8F |
| 2026-05-28 | 14:04 | 280m | D1 | Blow Out | 5 | 16.14s | 10/11F |
| 2026-05-28 | 13:46 | 500m | A4 | Russanda Penny | 6 | 29.72s | 2/1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 13:31 | 500m | HP | Canavour Con | 2 | 29.88s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 13:16 | 280m | D2 | Ivy Hill Sancho | 6 | 16.35s | 9/4 |
| 2026-05-28 | 12:59 | 500m | HP | Slippy Shane | 2 | 29.66s | 6/4F |
| 2026-05-28 | 12:42 | 280m | D4 | Dot To Dash | 2 | 16.45s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 12:26 | 500m | A3 | Slippy Falcon | 4 | 29.62s | 7/2 |
| 2026-05-28 | 12:09 | 500m | A2 | Sir Chancealot | 3 | 28.97s | 5/6F |
| 2026-05-28 | 11:52 | 500m | A5 | Thee Quiet Man | 3 | 29.64s | 13/8F |
| 2026-05-28 | 11:36 | 280m | D4 | Notsofastteddy | 4 | 16.81s | 4/1 |
| 2026-05-28 | 11:19 | 280m | D5 | Anglesey Herring | 1 | 17.01s | 15/8 |
| 2026-05-28 | 11:03 | 500m | A6 | Catunda Colonel | 6 | 30.23s | 3/1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 14:07 | 280m | D2 | Drumdoit Onana | 6 | 16.22s | 15/8 |
| 2026-05-26 | 13:51 | 500m | A3 | Nellies Charm | 5 | 29.64s | 8/1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 13:33 | 280m | D3 | Sandwood Mia | 2 | 16.43s | 7/4F |
| 2026-05-26 | 13:17 | 500m | A5 | Supa Mizzy | 5 | 30.06s | 7/1 |
| 2026-05-26 | 12:59 | 500m | A5 | Blake Delight | 5 | 30.16s | 7/2 |
| 2026-05-26 | 12:42 | 500m | A6 | Text Roisin | 1 | 30.50s | 11/4 |
Data from 2015-06-06 to 2026-05-31 · 5,765 races analysed · 919 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.
ClearRun
187/1000 runs (19%)
QAw
60/1000 runs (6%)
SAw
57/1000 runs (6%)
Crd1
50/1000 runs (5%)
Crowded1
45/1000 runs (5%)
EP
42/1000 runs (4%)
ClrRun
34/1000 runs (3%)
RanOn
28/1000 runs (3%)
QuickAway
27/1000 runs (3%)
Bumped1
24/1000 runs (2%)