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Grreyhound St Leger 2025: Semi-Finals
The two semi-finals for the St Leger take place this evening with full coverage on the Sky Sports Racing Channel and Attheraces. Betting as follows:
Semi-Final One 8.54
Semi-Final Two 9.11
St Leger 2025: First Round Results and Review
The first round of the St Leger took place at the race's new venue, Nottingham, on Monday 8th September.
The qualifiers for Monday 15th September's semi-finals are as follows:
Heat One (20.54):
- Trap 3 Beatties Electra 7/1 45.28
- Trap 4 Garfiney Blaze 11/8 45.31
- Trap 2 Droopys Flotilla 8/11F 45.49
Heat Two (21.11):
- Trap 4 Daring Moaner 10/1 45.42
- Trap 6 Deadly Disco 1/9F 45.62
- Trap 3 Trickys Buttons 6/1 45.65
Heat Three (21.28):
- Trap 3 Mongys Wild 8/15F 44.42 (track record)
- Trap 1 Droopys Flare 6/4 44.48
- Trap 5 Savana Regimental 20/1 45.36
Heat Four (21.46):
- Trap 2 Fabulous Heka 13/8 44.60
- Trap 4 Vhagar 4/5F 44.84
- Trap 1 Coffee Time Guys 33/1
First Round Review:
Ante-post favourite, Mongys Wild, lived up to his big reputation when breaking the track record in Heat Three of the first round of the St Leger at Nottingham and cemented his place at the top of the market. Mark Wallis’ dog did not have things his own way though as he was involved in a protracted battle with long-time leader Droopys Flare, eventually prevailing by three-quarters of a length. Connections of the runner-up must be delighted as this was the Sheffield based bitch’s first run since March and they will surely think their charge will have a great chance of overturning this result in next Monday’s semi-final.
The first heat provided the first shock of the evening as 7/1 shot Beatties Electra blasted out of the traps and led all the way, seeing off the late drive of Garfiney Blaze by a neck with the odds-on Droopys Flotilla also qualifying for the semi-finals after a disappointing performance.
If Beatties Electra provided an unexpected result that was nothing compared to the overturning of 1/9 favourite Deadly Disco in the second heat. Richard Rees’ recent Stayers Trophy winner at Hove never looked happy on his first sighting of the Nottingham track and was comfortably repelled by just under three lengths by another all the way leader in Daring Moaner. The winner recently won an Open Race at Doncaster but this was a major step-up in form despite recording the slowest winning time of the four heats.
Heat four looked a match between the recent Summer Stayers winner at Monmore, Vhagar, and the in-form bitch, Fabulous Heka and so it proved with the former the clear leader early on but with Fabulous Heka tracking closely. The complexion of the race changed at the fourth bend where Fabulous Heka swept into the lead and quickly put daylight between herself and the early leader. Vhagar stuck to his guns but couldn’t close the gap and Fabulous Heka ran out an impressive three length winner.
All of the above added up to a great evening of racing from these stayers and the semi-finals should be races to savour.
First Round Preview:
Mark Wallis’ Mongys Wild is the 6/4 favourite to lift the St Leger trophy but that price looks short enough considering he was beaten four lengths by second favourite Fabulous Heka when they met over course and distance two weeks ago. Mongys Wild did suffer a small amount of interference that day but it looks a stretch to say he would have won even with a clear round and considering he was a very long odds-on shot to win that day, he looks a risky proposition at such short ante-post odds.
The aforementioned Fabulous Heka equalled the track record that evening and has since cemented her claims for this event with an eight-length victory over 712m at Towcester. She will be hard to beat and looks a decent bet to take the final heat this evening.
Another Mark Wallis dog (Garfiney Blaze) is favourite for the first heat but it must be a concern that he was pulled out of a match-up against Mongys Wild at Hove at the start of August as he was lame. He’s had a couple of trials since then but the in-form bitch Droopys Flotilla could replace him as favourite come race time.
Heat Two sees a very short-price favourite (around ⅕) in Deadly Disco, trained by Richard Rees at Hove. Deadly Disco comes here off the back of two good wins at his home track but is without a trial at Nottingham so might need this race to acclimatise himself.
Mongys Wild is as short as ¼ to win Heat Three but has a couple of very classy opponents to take care of in the shape of Droopys Flare and Delicate Lass. Droopys Flare has been off since March but recently ran an excellent trial of 44.54 over the course and distance and if she isn’t too ring rusty she could give the favourite a scare. Also involved in this heat is Irish raider Delicate Lass who looks a useful stayer having won three of her last four Open Races over 686m at Limerick. She is another without the benefit of a look at the Nottingham track and she will likely improve for the experience if she can navigate her way through tonight’s heat.
Where can I watch the 2025 Greyhound St Leger?
The St Leger is run at Nottingham which is part of the BAGS service in betting shops and can also be watched on the main Sky Sports Racing channel.
Live coverage is also available via the Atthraces website or on bookmaker sites such as Betfair or William Hill.
If you are new to betting on greyhound racing or if you just want to check up on greyhound racing knowledege, 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 St Leger - Last Twenty Winners
The Greyhound St Leger is to be run for the first time at Nottingham over 730m. Prior to this year the St Leger had been run at the recently closed Perry Barr in Birmingham since 2017. Before Perry Barr the St Leger was run at Wimbledon and Wembley stadiums.
In the last twenty runnings of the St. Leger the final has been won nine times by the favourite. The St. Leger is a great race for fancied runners with eleven favourites or joint-favourites and seventeen of the last twenty winners returning an SP of 9/2 or shorter.
The last twenty winners of the St Leger are listed below:
| Year | Winner | Trap | SP | Trainer + Home Country or Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Droopys Clue | 1 | 2/5f | Seamus Cahill (Hove) |
| 2023 | Droopys Clue | 2 | 4/9f | Seamus Cahill (Hove) |
| 2022 | Havana Lover | 5 | 11/10f | Liz McNair (Private) |
| 2021 | Space Jet | 3 | 10/3 | Matt Dartnall (Central Park) |
| 2020 | Smallmead | 2 | 10/1 | John Mullins (Yarmouth) |
| 2019 | Redzer Ardfert | 1 | 5/4F | Brendan Maunsell (Ireland) |
| 2018 | Calico Ranger | 6 | 9/4 | Carol Weatherall (Henlow) |
| 2017 | Rubys Rascal | 1 | 3/1 | Mark Wallis (Towcester) |
| 2016 | Ferryforth Fran | 20/1 | Mark Wallis (Towcester) | |
| 2015 | Fizzypop Buddy | 9/2 | June Harvey (Wimbledon) | |
| 2014 | Roxholme Dream | 7/4F | Hayley Keightley (Swindon) | |
| 2013 | Farloe Tango | 5/4F | Charlie Lister (Private) | |
| 2012 | Blonde Reagan | 5/2F | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | |
| 2011 | Aero Majestic | 11/4 | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth | |
| 2010 | Droopys Bradley | 1/2F | Paul Donovan (Wimbledon) | |
| 2009 | Kinda Easy | 2/1JF | Mark Wallis (Yarmouth) | |
| 2008 | Bubbly Totti | 1/4F | Ted Soppit (Private) | |
| 2007 | Spiridon Louis | 4/1 | Lorraine Sams (Crayford) | |
| 2006 | Ninja Blue | 11/4 | Charlie Lister (Private) | |
| 2005 | Greenacre Lin | 7/4F | Brian Clemenson (Hove) |
Mark Wallis is the trainer to follow in the Greyhound St Leger
Mark Wallis is definitely the trainer to follow in the Greyhound St Leger with five previous wins of this big event.
Wallis won the St Leger in the following years:
- 2017 Rubys Rascal
- 2016 Ferryforth Fran
- 2012 Blonde Reagan
- 2011 Aero Majestic
- 2009 Kinda Easy
Wallis has a very strong hand in the 2025 St Leger as he bids to win the event for the sixth time. The former champion trainer has the following dogs (including ante-post favourite Mongys Wild) lining up in the first round:
- Heat One (20.54) - Trap Four Garfiney Blaze
- Heat Three (21.28) - Trap Three Mongys Wild
- Heat Four (21.46) - Trap Four Vhagar
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Greyhound St Leger: 2024 Semi-Final results
1st Semi-Final - qualifiers and times:
- Hurry Up Jordan 43.12
- Coonough Crow 43.18
2nd Semi-Final:
- Droopys Clue 42.74
- Trickyscinderella 42.82
3rd Semi-Final:
- Clona Curly 42.92
- Tuono Belle 42.94
The above six dogs have qualified for the Final on Saturday 21st September
2024 St Leger: 1st Round Heat Winners and Winning Times
The first round of the 2024 St Leger took place on Saturday 7th September. The first three from each heat advanced into the draw for the three semi-finals on Saturday 14th September. Below are the details of each heat winner and their winning times:
| Heat Number | Winner and Trap | Trap Number | SP | Winning Time and Going Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat One | Greenwell Ange | Trap 4 | 5/1 | 43.29 (-45) |
| Heat Two | Toddys Thunder | Trap 6 | 6/4F | 43.39 (-45) |
| Heat Three | Tuono Bella | Trap 2 | 10/11F | 43.79 (-45) |
| Heat Four | Savana Jackpot | Trap 4 | 5/2 | 43.39 (-45) |
| Heat Five | Droopys Clue | Trap 3 | 2/11F | 42.76 (-30) |
| Heat Six | Hurry Up Jordan | Trap 6 | 9/2 | 44.22 (-45) |
2024 Greyhound St Leger: Preview
The £20,000 St Leger will take place at Perry Barr in September with six first round heats over 710m.
Take note of any dogs from Ireland that are entered. Only three Irish dogs took part in 2023 and one finished second and one other won it's semi-final only to be withdrawn off colour before the Final
Droopys Clue was an outstanding St Leger winner in 2023, breaking the track record in the Final but no dog has ever retained the St Leger so take that into consideration if thinking of backing Droopys Clue to follow-up in 2024.
Bitches have won three of the last four runnings from a very small entry. The winners were : Havana Lover (2022), Space Jet (2021) and Smallmead (2020).
2023 Greyhound St Leger Final Result
| Finishing order | Dog | Trap Number | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Droopys Clue | 2 | 4/9F | 42.33 Track Record |
| 2nd | Jacktavern Bella | 5 | 5/2 | 42.81 |
| 3rd | Millridge Tanic | 6 | 8/1 | 43.51 |
| 4th | Lightfoot Clark | 1 | 25/1 | 43.79 |
| 5th | Coonough Crow | 3 | 16/1 | 43.89 |
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Greyhound St Leger 2023: Other Results
There were six first round heats of the St Leger Saturday 9th September and three semi-finals on Saturday 16th September. Below is a table with details for each heat and semi-final winner with their respective winning times:
| Semi-FInal number | Name of winner and trap number | Starting Price | Winning trainer | Winning time (going allowance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Jacktavern Bella (Trap 4) | 3/1 | Graham Holland (Ireland) | 43.40 (-20) |
| Two | Garfiney Blaze (Trap 1) | 4/9F | Graham Holland (Ireland | 43.74 (-40) |
| Three | Droopys Clue (Trap 4) | 4/11F | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 43.03 (-20_ |
| Heat number | Name of winner and trap number | Starting Price | Winning trainer | Winning time (going allowance) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One | Ballymac Katie (Trap 3) | 11/8f | Liam Dowling (Ireland | 43.46 (-15) |
| Two | Jacktavern Bella(Trap 1) | 7/4 | Graham Holland (Ireland) | 43.22 (0) |
| Three | Ballymac Taylor (Trap 2) | 4/7f | Mark Wallis (Suffolk Downs) | 43.65 (0) |
| Four | Garfiney Blaze (Trap 3) | 13/8 | Graham Holland (Ireland) | 42.98 (0) |
| Five | Millridge Tanic (Trap 5) | 22/1 | Patrick Curtin (Monmore) | 43.05 (0) |
| Six | Droopys Clue (Trap 3) | 8/13f | Seamus Cahill (Hove) | 42.76 (0) |
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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 St Leger Betting Guide and Preview 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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