Irish Eyeing up Towcester
It’s that time of year again with the Irish starting to eye up the greatest race in world greyhound racing, the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby. Five of the last six winners have been trained in Ireland including the last three at Towcester and preparations are now underway as they bid for a fourth straight […]
Derby Sales Catalogue Released
Fancy a chance to buy a Derby contender? Maybe pick up a £10,000 bonus if your purchase goes on to capture the Star Sports/ TRC English Derby? Well, look no further. Greyhoundtrader.com have just released their catalogue for their upcoming Derby sale at Towcester on Monday, March 31st and there are some exceptional greyhounds amongst […]
Record-breaking Mongys Wild claims TV Trophy crown
It was fitting in a race sponsored by Time that Mongys Wild posted a sensationally fast time on his way to a record breaking victory in the TV Trophy at Towcester on Sunday afternoon. Not only did the brilliant son of Roxholme Olaf hand his handler Mark Wallis a record fifth win in the famous, […]
TV Trophy Roll of Honour
This Sunday, March 23rd, six of the best ultra-marathon performers in the UK will battle it out in hopes of landing the 2025 Time TV Trophy at Towcester. On the line is a place in history but also an incredible £15,000. The famous race has produced many memorable contests in it’s near 70 year history […]
Meet your Time TV Trophy finalists
For almost seven decades, the TV Trophy has been one of the most famous and much loved competitions on the British greyhound racing calendar. This year, after eight years on its travels, it returns to Towcester and we have six wonderful finalists chasing a place in history in Sunday afternoon’s Time sponsored decider. Let’s meet […]
10% Tote Takeout for the Star Sports/ TRC Derby at Towcester
You may have seen the exciting news that the Tote will be taking just 10% out of the win and place pools through the Star Sports/ TRC Derby. The good news doesn’t end there as forecast and tricast markets will also see a slashed redcution rate of 15%. The Towcester tote really is the […]
Towcester Racecourse primed for showstopping 2024 renewal of world-famous English Greyhound Derby
The world’s most historic and prestigious greyhound competition will return to Towcester Racecourse this summer – and organisers have bold plans to showcase the sport at its best. First held in 1927 at White City Stadium in London, the English Greyhound Derby is greyhound racing’s showpiece event worth £175,000 to the winner and open to […]
Greyhound Betting Rules Explained
Greyhound racing is a sport that values speed above all else. The guiding concept, “The fastest dog wins”, is an easy-to-understand rule of thumb. However, beyond this basic principle lie various nuances that form the backbone of the sport. These nuances can influence a dog’s performance on the racetrack, thereby having potential effects on betting […]
Greyhound Lures: An Overview and Exploration of Varieties
The greyhound lure, a feature intrinsic to greyhound racing, plays an instrumental role in facilitating the iconic adrenaline-charged sport observable on television or streaming platforms. Principally, the lure acts as a mechanized hare that fleets effortlessly along a designated track, prompting the pursuing greyhounds into a high-speed chase. It is worth noting that multiple variations […]
Navigating the Fast-Paced World of Online Greyhound Betting Options
Greyhound racing has long held a captivated audience thanks, in large part, to the excitement and unpredictability the sport embodies. With the advent of online bookmakers, the fervor of the sport has only amplified, offering a wealth of betting options that cater to both the fledgling bettor and the seasoned punter. These digital platforms have […]