What are the race distances and race days at Doncaster Greyhound Stadium?

Doncaster Greyhound Stadium offers four race distances: 275 metres (sprint), 483 metres (standard), 661 metres (stayers), and 705 metres (marathon). The track currently holds meetings on Mondays and Wednesdays (first race at 14:33), Saturday mornings (first race at 10:41), Saturday evenings (first race at 18:11), and Sundays (first race at 10:32). Each meeting consists of 12 races with six runners per race. The schedule can be confirmed on the official Doncaster Greyhound Stadium website or via the GBGB calendar.

How do I read sectional times and calculated times in Doncaster results?

Sectional times measure how quickly a dog reaches specific points on the track, most commonly the first bend. A fast sectional to the first bend indicates early pace, which is a strong predictor of success at Doncaster due to the track's 105-metre run-up. Calculated time (CalcTm) is the winning time adjusted for the going allowance: if the going is +10 (slow surface), the CalcTm is 0.10 seconds less than the actual winning time, normalising the performance to standard conditions. Always compare CalcTm rather than raw times when assessing dogs across different Doncaster meetings, as surface conditions can vary significantly from day to day.

Which bet types offer the best value for regular Doncaster punters?

Forecast and tricast bets tend to offer the strongest value for punters with local knowledge of Doncaster. With only six runners per race, the number of possible outcomes is manageable, which means informed punters can realistically narrow the field. A reverse forecast covering your top two selections in either finishing order is a practical middle ground between a single win bet and a more speculative tricast. Each way betting is also effective at Doncaster, particularly on dogs at odds of 3/1 or higher, because the place terms in a six-runner field (typically one-quarter odds for first or second) provide meaningful insurance. For those wanting action across a full meeting, the trap challenge bet offers engagement without requiring race-by-race analysis.

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