Defending champ Romeo Magico headlines a star-studded Friday night StarSports Greyhound Derby card at Towcester
Defending StarSports English Greyhound Derby champion Romeo Magico headlines a star-studded line-up at Towcester Racecourse on Friday when Round Two gets underway. Greyhound racing’s most prestigious competition, worth £175,000 to the winner, made a popular return to the Northamptonshire venue at the weekend where last year’s hero got his 2023 campaign off to the perfect […]
REPORT: Major upset at FromPostToPillar exits Derby in Round One
FromPostToPillar – ante-post favourite to win the 2023 StarSports Greyhound Derby – was knocked out of the competition on Saturday night on an extraordinary night at Towcester. The three-times Category One race winner was badly bumped in the first turn of Heat 23 and again exiting turn two. He recovered ground well before being hampered […]
REPORT: Holland dominates on opening night with four winners
Ireland-based trainer Graham Holland stole the show on night one of the Star Sports English Greyhound Derby by winning four races and clocking the fastest time with Swords Rex. Holland grabbed an early double when defending champion Romeo Magico won Heat Two despite running into trouble during the race before kennelmate Romeo Hanzo followed up […]
Kent greyhound trainer dreaming of landing the sport’s biggest prize, more than 40 years after his first winner!
An Ashford-based greyhound racing trainer is dreaming of landing the sport’s most valuable prize when the English Greyhound Derby returns to Towcester Racecourse this month. Rab McNair has trained greyhounds with his wife Elizabeth for over four decades from their Kent base where they have reached the historic Derby final on three occasions with Eden […]
Historic StarSports English Greyhound Derby to make its return to Towcester Racecourse this month
The eyes of the greyhound racing world will focus on Towcester Racecourse this month as the StarSports English Greyhound Derby returns to the prestigious Northamptonshire venue. Held over six successive weekends, the Derby is greyhound racing’s premiere event which attracts 192 of the world’s fastest greyhounds each entered in the hope of scooping the £175,000 […]
Ever been to a night at the dogs?
Ever been to a ‘night at the dogs’ Towcester racecourse can offer everything from burger and chips all the way through to fine dining and VIP boxes. There are packages to suit all budgets, or you may just fancy cheering home your fancied runner from the terraces. Fortunately, most of the dozen or so races […]
What could be better than a classic Sunday roast?
A great opportunity to gather family and friends , with delicious options of lamb, turkey, beef and gammon, and a side plate of vegetable! We serve all our roasts with a pure food indulgence in mind. If you enjoy our roasts, it will sate your desires with the freshness and mouth-watering flavours- all made by […]
Why choose us?
Now is the time to book your conference or event in 2023! The stunning countryside views, outstanding service, and catering at Towcester Racecourse will not disappoint. We are catered for every occasion: Easily accessible – set in the heart of the country within minutes of the M1 and M40 Purpose-built and professional event and learning […]
Recruiting Now: Catering Assistant
We are looking for waitresses and waiters to work Monday & Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons, in both the Trap To Line Café, Empress Restaurant and VIP Boxes supporting the Head Chef in his role. The ideal candidate will: Be a good communicator Have a strong customer service experience Be confident and capable of making […]
Waiters and Waitresses Wanted
Towcester Racecourse, set in the heart of Northamptonshire, is a historic 310-acre multipurpose venue. Towcester is home to one of the best greyhound racing circuits in the country and has recently won a five-year contract to hold the prestigious English Greyhound Derby. We are looking for waitresses and waiters to work Tuesday evenings and Sunday […]