Full Contact Knight Tournament And Medieval Festival Comes To The UK For The 1st Time
The Mercia Challenge Cup international full contact Medieval combat tournament is being held in the UK for the first time, at Towcester racecourse in Northamptonshire. The sport is a group fight, where a team of five competitors fight an opposing five in a chaotic open arena. However this goes further than MMA as each fighter is […]
Towcester Racecourse Classic Car & Bike Gathering Returns To Historic Racecourse
A popular classic car show is returning to historic Towcester Racecourse where automotive enthusiasts will be treated to an array of vintage vehicles. The Towcester Classic Car and Bike Gathering will be held from midday on Sunday July 17th amid the splendor of the expansive racecourse grounds. The event returns by popular demand and visitors […]
Magical turn of foot sees Romeo clinch Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby crown
Romeo Magico became the first British bred winner of the Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby in eight years when scooping the £175,000 first prize on Saturday. Trained by Graham Holland and owned by greyhound enthusiast Dave Firmager, Romeo Magico beat 9/4 favourite Kildare when stopping the clock at 28.95 seconds – an average […]
SUPER SIX LINE UP FOR THE 2022 ENGLISH GREYHOUND DERBY FINAL
The most prestigious greyhound racing competition in the world comes to a close on Saturday with over 4,000 fans expected to flock to Towcester Racecourse to watch the final of the 2022 Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby. 192 of the UK and Ireland’s top canine athetles have been narrowed down to six who […]
The complete visitors guide to The Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final
Towcester Racecourse is looking forward to welcoming everyone to the final of the Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final tomorrow! The day promises to be packed full of fun and excitement. Not only do we have a blockbuster card of greyhound racing, but we also have exciting live musical performances to keep you […]
Towcester Racecourse MD encourages racegoers to snap up Derby tickets quickly
Towcester Racecourse MD Kevin Boothby has encouraged people to purchase tickets for Saturday’s Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final in advance due to high demand. A blockbuster card starting at 6.04pm will climax when six of the world’s fastest greyhounds contest the Derby’s iconic £175,000 first prize final. All hospitality and VIP tickets […]
Greyhound latest: Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final line-up confirmed following action-packed semis
Romeo Magico was installed as the 15/8 favourite for the Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby Final on Saturday after coasting to a three-and-one-quarter length semi final win at Towcester Racecourse. Graham Holland’s dog stopped the clocked at 29.06 to become the first qualifier for this weekend’s £175,000 final. Chasing Romeo Magico home was […]
Friday June 17: Racing cancelled due to extreme weather
Towcester Racecourse can confirm tonight’s card (June 17) has been cancelled due to forecast high temperatures of 30c. James Chalkley, Racing Director at Towcester Racecourse, said: “Following a further review of the weather, Friday evening’s meeting at Towcester has been abandoned. “While we feel that we could race in accordance with the GBGB hot weather […]
Towcester Racecourse unveils UK’s first greyhound ambulance as part of welfare commitment
The UK’s first dedicated greyhound ambulance has been unveiled by Towcester Racecourse as part of the venue’s commitment to delivering the highest standards of welfare and care. The Canine Car will be used to transport a small number of greyhounds that require additional levels of onsite care and ensure medical treatment can be delivered as […]
English Greyhound Derby latest: Priceless Jet sets new track record, but ante-post favourites suffer shock exits
Priceless Jet became the first dog to book a spot in the semi-finals of the Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby on Saturday when setting a new track record in Quarter Final One. Paul Hennessy’s experienced campaigner clocked 28.78 and led from start to finish ahead of race favourite Kildare and outsider Coppice Fox […]