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 […]
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 […]
