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The Greyhound Oaks 2024: Preview
The Oaks is one of the oldest greyhound competitions still in existence with the original running taking place in 1927.
The first round is on Saturday 5th October.
The final field has not yet been released - once the runners are confirmed we will add a preview here.
Not sure who to back in the Greyhound Oaks? Why not see check out OLBG's Greyhound Tips page for suggestions
Greyhound Oaks 2024: Qualifying Details
The Oaks is run over four rounds over 480 metres:
- Round One has twelve heats where the first three dogs from each race move forward to Round Two
- Round Two has six heats with the first three dogs from each race move forward to the Semi-FInals
- There are three Semi-Finals with the first two dogs from each race qualifying for the Final
Who Are The Trainers To Follow In The Greyhound Oaks?
Monmore based Kevin Hutton has won the Greyhound Oaks three times in the last eleven years:
- 2019 Bull Run Byte
- 2018 Ravenswood Flo
- 2013 Droopys Danneel
Hutton also got bitches through to the Final in 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
Hutton has the following bitches running this year:
- TBA
Mark Wallis won the Oaks twice in the last ten years:
- 2015 Domino Storm
- 2014 Cashen Maureen
Wallis has the following bitches running in the Oaks in 2023:
- TBA
Liz McNair also won the Oaks twice
- 2012 Droopys Hope
- 2009 Shaws Dilemma
McNair also finished second with Queen Jessiej in 2020
She has the following bitches running this year:
- TBA
OLBG's Best Greyhound Tipsters are always worth checking out if you need a hand with your greyhound selections
Greyhound Oaks: Previous Winners
Below is a table detailing the last ten winners of the Greyhound Oaks:
| Year | Winning Greyhound | Trap Number | SP | Trainer | Winning Time | Track and distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | No Rush | 6 | 15/8f | Carol Weatherall | 28.08 | Perry Barr 480m |
| 2022 | Slick Sakina | 5 | 11/8f | Patrick Janssens (Towcester) | 27.85 (Track Record) | Perry Barr 480m |
| 2021 | Billys Diva | 1 | 2/1f | Marie Kennedy (Ireland) | 28.88 | Perry Barr 480m |
| 2020 | Ballymac Trend | 3 | 25/1 | Angie Kibble (Swindon) | 28.41 | Swindon 476m |
| 2019 | Bull Run Byte | 1 | 7/4 | Kevin Hutton (Monmore) | 28.29 | Swindon 476m |
| 2018 | Ravenswood Flo | 1 | 3/1 | Kevin Hutton (Monmore) | 28.82 | Swindon 476m |
| 2017 | Wuheida | 5 | 11/4 | Phil Simmonds (Romford) | 28.74 | Swindon 480m |
| 2016 | Forest Twilight | 2 | 6/4f | Hayley Keightley (Private) | 27.79 | Belle Vue 470m |
| 2015 | Domino Storm | 3 | 5/2 | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 27.59 | Belle Vue 470m |
| 2014 | Cashen Maureen | 5 | 4/6f | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | 27.99 | Belle Vue 470m |
Where Can I Watch The Greyhound Oaks?
The Oaks is part of the BAGS service in betting shops and can also be watched via bookmaker sites such as Betfair or William Hill.
As Perry Barr is one of the PGR tracks, all races will be shown live on the Attheraces Greyhound Channel
If you are new to betting on greyhound racing or if you just want to check up on greyhound racing knowledge, OLBG has provided a Greyhounds Betting Advice page which outlines the different types of bets available and important considerations to remember when betting on greyhounds.
Greyhound Oaks 2023: Results
No Rush, trained by Carol Weatherall, won the 2023 £20,000 Greyhound Oaks by half-a-length from Jet Stream Angel, in a calculated time of 28.08.
No Rush was sent off the 15/8 favourite and just prevailed in a thrilling race which saw the first four dogs covered by two lengths.
The Semi-finals of the Oaks took place on Saturday 21st October.
Below are the winning times from the two semi-finals:
- 28.05 Semi-Final Two No Rush
- 28.08 Semi-Final One Starshine Stunner
The second round of the Oaks took place on Saturday 14th October.
Below are the winning times from the six second round heats (times include going allowance where applicable):
- 28.03 Heat Two Droopys Mandolin
- 28.23 Heat One Antigua Bingo
- 28.25 Heat Three Queen Shakira
- 28.26 Heat Six Bellmore Lola
- 28.48 Heat Four Droopys Request
- 28.59 Heat Five Ballyhimkin Mel
Antigua Bingo and Bellmore Lola remain the only unbeaten bitches left in the event
The first round of the Greyhound Oaks took place on Saturday 7th October.
Below are the winning times from all of the twelve heats:
- 27.90 Heat Five Queen Joni
- 27.99 Heat Two Antigua Bingo
- 28.03 Heat Three No Rush
- 28.15 Heat Ten Droopys Ailsa
- 28.19 Heat Four Whats Up Eva
- 28.25 Heat Twelve Allowdale Cazoo
- 28.30 Heat Six Laughil Jess
- 28.30 Heat Nine Keane
- 28.31 Heat Seven Betsys Bullet
- 28.37 Heat Eleven Bellmore Lola
- 28.46 Heat One Jet Stream Angel
- 28.63 Heat Eight Crossfield Maxi
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Article Author
We are blessed with an excellent team of specialists and experts at OLBG. Contributing to create and maintain this Greyhound Oaks Betting Tips, Stats and Analysis is Darren Brett our tipster competition manager who has previously worked in the greyhound industry and still watches the form and regularly bets on Greyhound Racing as well as settling our greyhound tips section.
Darren manages the Greyhound racing content on site including updating the results and preparing for the next iteration of the dog racing betting previews and provides essential insight and knowledge in helping us outline the best greyhound betting sites.
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