BETWAY TOWCESTER RACECOURSE AWARDED ENGLISH GREYHOUND DERBY UNTIL 2031
Betway Towcester Racecourse is delighted to announce that the Greyhound Board of Great Britain (GBGB) has awarded the English Greyhound Derby to the venue for the next five years, covering the 2027 to 2031 competitions. The English Greyhound Derby is the highlight of the greyhound racing calendar, attracting leading greyhounds, trainers and owners from across […]
BETWAY TOWCESTER RACECOURSE CONFIRMS SIX NATIONAL HUNT FIXTURES WITH RACING RETURNING ON WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2027
Betway Towcester Racecourse has taken a major step towards the return of National Hunt racing, confirming six fixtures for the 2027/28 season, as the Northamptonshire venue prepares to stage horse racing again for the first time since May 2018. The management company, Orchestrate, is actively working with the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) as preparations progress, […]
Exciting Changes Happening this September
Big changes are coming to Betway Towcester Racecourse this September We’ve got a lot to tell you. September is shaping up to be one of the biggest months of change we’ve had at Betway Towcester Racecourse, and we wanted you to be the first to know. Free entry. For everyone. Every time. Let’s start […]
A statement from Orchestrate regarding the Towcester Parklands proposals
We are aware that the Towcester Parklands proposals have recently attracted renewed attention. They are not new, pre-date our involvement with Towcester Racecourse, and have been in the public domain for many months. The proposals are early-stage, long-term outline concepts published by the landowner for the wider site. We enjoy a strong and collaborative relationship […]
ENGLISH GREYHOUND DERBY 2026 – ROUND 1 SCHEDULE UPDATE
Towcester Racecourse is pleased to confirm the revised schedule for Round 1 of the 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby, following the completion of the entry process. With 166 greyhounds entered – 28 heats in total – Round 1 will now be delivered across two race nights rather than three, with 14 Derby races […]
Towcester Racecourse joins Premier Greyhound Racing schedule
TOWCESTER is to be broadcast on Sky Sports Racing and streamed live on attheraces.com from Tuesday, November 25, after a deal was struck between Arena Racing Company, Premier Greyhound Racing and Orchestrate Ltd. The home of the English Greyhound Derby moves across from SIS after negotiations in recent weeks following the imminent transfer of the lease at the […]
Towcester Derby Press Release
Towcester Racecourse will remain the home of the English Greyhound Derby in 2026. Following a meeting of the Derby panel, the Greyhound Board of Great Britain confirmed the Northamptonshire venue will again host the sport’s greatest race next year – under joint sponsorship from the track’s management company Orchestrate and Star Sports, subject to contract. […]
Danny Rayment named as new Racing Manager at Towcester Racecourse
TOWCESTER has announced Danny Rayment as its new racing manager. Rayment joins the Northamptonshire venue as RM from next month and is delighted to be returning to the sport he loves, moving into the hotseat at the home of the Star Sports English Greyhound Derby as the latest in a number of key appointments […]
SUPER SUNDAY – a date for the diary
SUNDAY, APRIL 20th It’s official! Following the announcement that Betgoodwin and the JR Racing Syndicate will sponsor the Maiden Derby, alongside TIME Greyhound Nutrition’s continued support of the Juvenile, we’re thrilled to confirm that both races will feature as part of an electrifying Super Sunday at Towcester on April 20th. The Betgoodwin and JR […]
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 […]