Towcester Bags Race 9 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 1 - Heat 9
SALACRES LOCK UP (2) shapes well for this after a lightning last start success, getting around Towcester over 500m in 28.81. Can measure up again if runs up to latest time. LENNIES EDDIE (1) could not have been more impressive last start in his scintillating 28.82 win at Towcester over 500m. Bold showing expected again. UNANIMOUS LEO (3) followed a moderate fourth at Shelbourne Park two runs ago with another plain effort last time to finish sixth, beaten 7 lengths, in a OR at Towcester over 500m (29.92). This easier and can improve sharply. BOSSMAN BUDDY (6) placed last time as favourite - worth some thought.
Stats
Comments
In sparkling form at the moment, having scored two on the run. Fastest winner on the program latest with a 28.82 success over 500m at Towcester. Form strong and a huge chance to register the hat-trick.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | 22 | OR | $1,327.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.62 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | AA0 | $746.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.46 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.8L | $1.73 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 21 | A1 | $970.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.16 | 0:28.16 | 0:28.16 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | 78 | A3 | $357.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.74 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 28/11/2025 | 27 | S3 | $1,148.00 | Dundalk | 366m | 0:21.04 | 0:21.04 | 0:21.04 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started over the odds last time but hit the ground running and recorded a sizzling 8 lengths win at Towcester over 500m in 28.81. Excellent record from this draw, including two wins. Go well.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.91 | 0:28.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 15/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.64 | 0:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,307.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | 0:28.81 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/03/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,468.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.21 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,321.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | 0:29.14 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.8L | $1.30 |
| 2/6 | 15/02/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,321.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.35 | 0:28.62 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/6 | 08/02/2026 | 65 | OR | $1,278.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.12 | 0:28.90 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.30 |
| 2/5 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | A2 | $808.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.78 | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
Stats
Comments
Last start finished last over 500m at Towcester beaten 7 lengths (29.92) behind Gaytime Joachim in a OR on April 19. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | 15 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.4L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | A0 | $7,324.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.10 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.6L | $1.83 |
| 2/5 | 28/03/2026 | 22 | A0 | $514.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.54 | 0:28.53 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | A0 | $2,322.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.70 | 0:30.28 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | A0 | $630.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.63 | 0:30.17 | 0:29.78 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.6L | $1.80 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | 6 | A0 | $340.00 | Galway | 503m | 0:30.51 | 0:30.49 | 0:30.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.67 |
| 1/2 | 23/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 297m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.54 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 12L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.41 | 0:28.41 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Started big odds last time but gave a huge sight after a sizzling early spilt before being grabbed late to finish second (29.31) at Towcester over 500m. Others preferred on this occasion.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | 16 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.31 | 0:29.30 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 2/2 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Sunderland | 640m | 0:40.58 | 0:39.78 | 0:39.18 | N/A | 3 |
| 10.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $3,788.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.28 | 0:38.28 | 0:38.19 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 | |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | $1,184.00 | Monmore | 630m | 0:38.75 | 0:38.75 | 0:38.36 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 | |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,923.00 | Central Park | 664m | 0:40.56 | 0:40.36 | 0:40.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $1,442.00 | Central Park | 664m | 0:40.41 | 0:40.41 | 0:40.41 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/1 | 21/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Resumed last start in a OR3 at Dunstall Park and finished second over 480m (28.81). Much improved for this and is expected to be competitive.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1 | 20/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.42 | 0:29.42 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | 63 | OR3 | $1,923.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/2 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Oxford Am | 450m | 0:26.73 | 0:26.73 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | 42 | $1,419.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.52 | 0:28.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 | |
| 3/6 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $12,943.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.43 | 0:27.99 | N/A | 5 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $621.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.63 | 0:28.63 | 0:28.39 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/6 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | AA0 | $2,571.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.49 | 0:28.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | AA0 | $21,466.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.38 | 0:28.28 | 0:28.13 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |