Towcester Bags Race 6 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 1 - Heat 6
TIFFIELD TARQUIN (6) jumped from this same draw and was close to the lead throughout before boxing on well and holding a neck second (29.03) at Hove over 500m in a OR3. Well worth another try. SWORDS STYLE (1) has a strong winning strike-rate over this journey with 15 wins and a placing from 24 tries. Scored by 2 lengths last time (28.79) in a IV over 500m at Towcester. Suited here and expected to run well. CARMAC CASH (3) was a last start winner from the inside trap at Monmore over 480m (28.39) after losing his position early, scoring by one length. Hard to beat again here. DONISHALL SAM (2) followed a moderate sixth at Towcester two runs ago with another plain effort last time to finish fourth, beaten 5 lengths, in a OR at Towcester over 500m (29.68). Can bounce back this company.
Stats
Comments
In-form with wins at his last two, most recently over 500m at Towcester on April 12 in 28.79. Looks well placed and should be tough to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | IV | $14,231.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.79 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,307.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.89 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 21 | AA0 | $1,128.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.67 |
| 5/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $50,663.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $2,419.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/1 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 30/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 480m | N/A | 0:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Had good support last time and gave a sight after a sizzling early split but weakened late to finish a 5 length fourth (29.68) at Towcester. Top-three hope with the right run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.30 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.9L | $2.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:30.46 | 0:29.77 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 14 | A1 | $962.00 | Curraheen Park | 526m | 0:31.24 | 0:31.24 | 0:31.24 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.80 |
| 4/6 | 14/03/2026 | 8 | A0 | $25,502.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.66 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | A0 | $2,322.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | A0 | $630.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.39 | 0:30.32 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.99 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 28/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 320m | 0:19.44 | 0:19.44 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Solid performance after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in a OR by 1.0 len at Monmore over 480m (28.39). This appears within his reach.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 16/04/2026 | 10 | OR | $1,202.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.39 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.21 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $3.30 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,442.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.55 | 0:29.55 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.6L | $2.10 |
| 4/5 | 29/03/2026 | 134 | IV | $1,591.00 | Sheffield Bags | 500m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.26 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/1 | 23/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.49 | 0:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 15/11/2025 | 7 | $2,314.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.15 | 0:38.15 | 0:38.15 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.25 | |
| 1/5 | 08/11/2025 | 12 | $1,127.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:37.94 | 0:37.94 | 0:37.94 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.91 | |
| 4/4 | 27/10/2025 | 7 | OR3 | $2,041.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.28 | 0:29.28 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.4L | $19.00 |
Stats
Comments
Outstanding performance after taking an early lead to score in an A2 by 10 len at Shelbourne Park over 503m (29.54). Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | 13 | A2 | $348.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | 0:29.54 | N/A | 1 |
| 10.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | A1 | $5,987.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.38 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2026 | 14 | A1 | $348.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.77 | 0:28.23 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.25 |
| 5/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | A1 | $526.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:29.74 | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | 5 |
| 19.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 147 | A1 | $255.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.54 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/1 | 28/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.58 | 0:16.58 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 13/09/2025 | 50 | SS0 | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 306m | 1:39.99 | 0:18.25 | 0:17.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 37.6L | $1.33 |
| 1/1 | 04/07/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:21.16 | 0:21.16 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Below best last start when he finished 5th in a OR on March 28 over 630m at Monmore behind Aero Boris beaten 5.5 lengths (38.66). Happy to risk this time.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/2 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:29.29 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:29.39 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 6 | $1,705.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.66 | 0:38.19 | 0:38.19 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 | |
| 3/5 | 22/03/2026 | 9 | OR | $1,468.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.29 | 0:29.21 | 0:28.61 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/03/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,184.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.44 | 0:35.44 | 0:34.95 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,629.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.01 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,061.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.30 | N/A | 4 |
| 4.8L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,223.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |
Stats
Comments
Handy type with a solid strike-rate. Winner two back then well fancied last time and could manage only second over 500m at Hove in 29.03. Goes very well from this draw including 13 wins. Leading player.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,529.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.03 | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 04/04/2026 | 8 | OR3 | $1,202.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.35 | 0:29.35 | 0:29.16 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.8L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 21 | OR | $1,184.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:34.63 | 0:34.63 | 0:34.63 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/2 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,184.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:35.05 | 0:35.05 | 0:35.05 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.10 |
| 1/6 | 26/02/2026 | 6 | OR | $1,184.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | 0:29.60 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 20/02/2026 | 28 | OR | $1,096.00 | Romford | 575m | 0:34.85 | 0:34.85 | 0:34.85 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.8L | $1.60 |
| 1/1 | 29/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:27.58 | 0:27.58 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |