Arena Racing Company Birmingham Cup and PGR St Leger outright betting markets

Arena Racing Company Birmingham Cup and PGR St Leger outright betting markets

The Category One ARC Birmingham Cup and PGR St Leger start this evening with the semi-finals on Monday, September 15 and the finals a week later on Monday, September 22. 

The four-bend Birmingham Cup run over the 480-metre trip began life as a kennel sweepstakes race in 1938 and was then inaugurated as an open race the following year at the old Perry Barr Greyhound Stadium until that venue closed in 1984. The event was then moved to the new Perry Barr venue and was held annually from 1992-1997 over the 500-metre distance and more recently from 1997-2024 over 480 metres. 

Previous sponsors have included Ansells Brewery, Tony Campbell, William Hill, M.Lambe Construction and Stan James Bookmakers. Notable previous winners include Fear Zafonic in 2009, Brookside Richie in 2023 and Rioja Bungle last year for Kevin Hutton. 

Arc Birmingham Cup — key information and dates

· Final date: September 22, 2025

· Venue: Nottingham Greyhound Stadium

· Distance: 480 meters

· Prize: £12,500 to the winner

· Sponsor: Arena Racing Company

Let's take a look at the outright betting market (best prices)

Chelms Bear 7/2, Droopys Aladdin 4, Kilmore Dancer 13/2, Toddys Tank 10, Cunnigar Yousir 13, Zebedee Cluasa 14, Ardera Sam 20, Bilis Hoffa 20, Singalong Rex 22, Droopys Suprstar 25, Unanimous Leon 25, Kilara Berb 33, Chelms Charmer 33, Rackethall Brute 33, Droopys Artilery 40, Scooby Pacemaker 40, Cul Na Braithe 40, Glenhead Sam 80, Platinumheatwave 100, Time Counts 100, Pulleen Dasher 150, Tricky Wiggles 150, Velvet Mikey 150.

Chelms Bear heads the outright betting market at a standout 7/2 with Bresbet. The Craig Morris-trained railer is only 9/4 with bet365 and a general 5/2 and 11/4 chance elsewhere. Droopys Aladdin is 4s with William Hill and Betfred with Ladbrokes and Coral both cutting the railer into 7/2 following support at 4s. Of those at bigger prices it's worth shopping around to grab the value. Zebedee Cluasa is 14s with William Hill and BoyleSports yet only a 10s chance elsewhere. 

Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger outright betting market

The Category One Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger, run over the six-bend 730 metre trip, gets underway this evening and, although disappointingly low on numbers the top of the betting market is filled with the best stayers in the country.

The St Leger is an original classic greyhound competition that goes all the way back to Wembley in 1927. Since then, the six-bend event has been held at Wimbledon, Perry Barr and now at Nottingham. Previous sponsors include William Hill, GRA, Racing Post Greyhound TV, ARC and now Premier Greyhound Racing. Notable winners include Mick The Miller in 1931, Dolores Rocket in 1971 and Palace Issue back in 2000 for Walthamstow trainer Linda Mullins. Bubbly Totti took the St Leger in 2008 at 1/4 for Ted Soppitt with Aero Majestic winning in 2011 for Mark Wallis. In recent years, the Seamus Cahill-trained superstar Droopys Clue has dominated with wins in 2023 at 4/9 and 2024 at 2/5.

The outright betting market has the Mark Wallis-trained Mongys Wild as the favourite, with Fabulous Heka next in. The pair clashed in the Select Stayers over course and distance two weeks ago, with the Patrick Janssens-trained Fabulous Heka coming out on top that day.

Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger, best prices:

Mongys Wild 6/4, Fabulous Heka 4, Droopys Flare 6, Vhagar 10, Delicate Lass 12, Garfiney Blaze 14, Clone Ice 20, Deadly Disco 25, Droopys Flotilla 25, Vale Bluebell 50, Savanaregimental 66, Beatties Electra 66, Flying Desire 66, Champys Girl 66, Daring Moaner 80, Hurry Up Jordan 80, Tricky Buttons 100, Coffee Time Guys 125, Wolf Rebel 150, Seomra Valda 200.

Premier Greyhound Racing St Leger - key information and dates

· Final date: September 22, 2025

· Venue: Nottingham Greyhound Stadium

· Distance: 730 meters

· Prize: £20,000 to the winner

· Sponsor: Premier Greyhound Racing

Mongys Wild starts as the strong ante post favourite at 6/4 with Bresbet, bet365 go 11/10 with William Hills taking no chances at Evens. Fabulous Heka who lowered the colours of Mongys Wilds in the Select Stayers is on offer at 4s with bet365, Skybet and Paddy Power with Droopys Flare next in at 6s. Vhargar is on offer at a standout 10s with Hills. The Mark Wallis-trained Summer Stayers champion is only 6s and 13/2 elsewhere. Of those at bigger prices Deadly Disco catches the eye at 25s with bet365, especially with that firm going first four and a quarter the odds in the outright betting market.