Syndicate are chasing the Derby dream in loving memory of late friend, Mick Barrett
All eyes will be on Mickys Barrett in Quarter Final Four of Saturday’s StarSports & TRC English Greyhound Derby when Jason Gray’s dog lines up in trap six. Born in March 2020, Mickys Barrett was purchased by a group of 67 friends from Nottingham after their late friend Mick Barrett sadly passed away from cancer […]
Tote Betting Cashiers 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 4 betting cashiers to work on our Tote during […]
Chef wanted for Trap to Line Café
Towcester Racecourse, set in the heart of Northamptonshire, is a historic 310-acre multipurpose venue. We are home to one of the best greyhound racing circuits in the country and also regularly host major events, corporate functions, weddings and celebrations. We are looking for a chef to join our dynamic and fast paced team to work […]
Greyhound latest: Ballinabola Ed stars in English Greyhound Derby, Round Three
Pat Buckley trained Ballinabola Ed starred in Round Three of the Star Sports and TRC English Greyhound Derby on Saturday night, clocking a stand-out time of 29.12 in Heat Seven. The ante-post favourite trapped level with fellow qualifiers Aussie Captain and Bobsleigh Dream before an impressive turn of foot down the backstraight built up a […]
Towcester Racecourse welcomes GBGB’s new greyhound welfare strategy
A fresh welfare strategy launched by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has been welcomed by Towcester Racecourse as part of our commitment to greyhound health and well-being. ‘A Good Life for Every Greyhound’ is a five-year strategy launched by the sport’s governing body designed to safeguard welfare and care standards for dogs before, […]
Five things to consider when hosting your corporate event
The days of hosting conferences and team meetings behind a camera lens in your makeshift home office are over. In-person events are back, and there’s no better place to host colleagues, clients and your wider network than Towcester Racecourse. Organising corporate events takes lots of preparation, and often means meeting the requirements of hundreds of […]
What’s On! The ultimate guide to events happening at Towcester Racecourse this summer
A packed programme of events is on the horizon at Towcester Racecourse this summer! From the world-famous English Greyhound Derby to medieval festivals, our 310-acre venue can guarantee something for everyone. To discover all that Towcester has to offer this summer, just keep reading! The English Greyhound Derby: May 19th – June 25th The world’s […]
Towcester Racecourse: Statement on kennelling
Towcester Racecourse would like to clarify kennelling procedures for greyhounds participating in the forthcoming Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby. Kennelling will be split into two groups to ensure the highest standards of welfare are adhered to at all times in line with the Greyhound Board of Great Britain’s (GBGB) ‘Rules of Racing’. Greyhounds […]
Towcester Racecourse appoints new GM to oversee a new era at “Northamptonshire’s best kept secret”
Towcester Racecourse has appointed a new General Manager as part of ambitious plans to transform the historic multi-purpose venue into a go-to destination for people living locally. Mick Conneely will manage all aspects of the luxury Northamptonshire entertainment hub in its new era as it reinstalls major events and community projects to the 310-acre site […]
Kevin Boothby, Towcester Racecourse Managing Director, discusses the venue’s relaunch, COVID-19 and his vision for the future
For almost a century, Towcester Racecourse has prided itself on delivering fun, inclusive and family-friendly events with horse racing at the heart of its culture and heritage. The prestige associated with Towcester is encapsulated when you enter our gates and see the grandstands, the course, the views, the finish line – where legendary […]