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Towcester Race 4 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 2 - Heat 2
EPIC ACE (3) was a last start winner from the inside trap at Towcester and distance (28.71), scoring by 1.75 lengths. Boasts an unbeaten record from this trap in three starts. Rates a top chance again. SLICK SKYLARK (6) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and four minors from 10 tries. Scored by 3 lengths last time (28.92) in a OR1 over 500m at Towcester. With even luck and a clean start can sneak into the finish. SALACRES AMARA (1) boasts a strong record this journey here with two wins and two minors from four tries. Placed last time (29.68) at Towcester in a OR1, finishing third and beaten 3.5 lengths. Can feature in the finish. DROOPYS SORT (4) placed last time and is worth some thought.
Race Time:6:18 PM
Friday, May 8, 2026Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:500m
1
Salacres Amara (1)2533112113
Trainer: P H Harnden (Towcester)12 mths 16: 6-4-3
2 yo FWN Bitch
Sire: GRANGEVIEW TEN (IRE)
Dam: NEWS HEADLINES (IRE)
Stats
Career16: 6-4-3
Win %37.50%
Place %81.25%
Prize Money$2,571.00
Comments
Winner two starts back at Towcester over 500m in 29.40. Last start filled a minor placing over 500m at Towcester in OR1. Has ability and worth including.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | 15 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.68 | 0:29.40 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $41.00 | |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 9 | A4 | $837.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 1/4 | 08/04/2026 | 8 | D1 | $817.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.08 | 0:16.08 | 0:15.86 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/4 | 31/03/2026 | 6 | D1 | $712.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.06 | 0:15.99 | 0:15.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 1/5 | 25/03/2026 | 8 | D2 | $625.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:15.86 | 0:15.86 | 0:15.86 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $3.30 |
| 1/6 | 17/03/2026 | 14 | D3 | $701.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:15.91 | 0:15.91 | 0:15.91 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/2 | 03/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | N/A | 0:15.79 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/1 | 12/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:30.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
2
No Better Feelin (2)1451112232
Trainer: E O Driver (Nottingham)12 mths 62: 19-18-11
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)
Dam: ART OF ILLUSION (GB)
Stats
Career62: 19-18-11
Win %30.65%
Place %77.42%
Prize Money$29,971.00
Comments
Followed a minor placing at Dunstall Park two runs ago with a sound second, beaten 2.25 lengths, last start in a OR1 at Towcester over 500m (29.03). In form but this is a test.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.03 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 | |
| 1/1 | 22/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.34 | 0:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/04/2026 | 8 | OR1 | $33,654.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.88 | 0:28.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | 6 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.20 | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 12 | OR1 | $1,610.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.27 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 0:15.98 | 0:15.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 16.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 16/03/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $2,462.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.76 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/4 | 09/03/2026 | 7 | OR3 | $2,064.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.39 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.3L | $1.20 |
3
Epic Ace (3)3515516x61
Trainer: John Kennedyjnr (Irish)12 mths 31: 14-3-6
3 yo Black Dog
Sire: SIGNET ACE (IRE)
Dam: FREE FROM DESIRE (IRE)
Stats
Career31: 14-3-6
Win %45.16%
Place %74.19%
Prize Money$15,557.00
Comments
Solid performance after racing in the second half of the field and improving to score in a OR1 by 1.75 len at Towcester over 500m (28.71). Unbeaten in three starts from this draw. Key runner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 27 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 | |
| 6/6 | 04/04/2026 | 133 | AA0 | $2,274.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.36 | 0:28.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 14.0L | $2.88 |
| 6/6 | 22/11/2025 | 50 | AA0 | $21,466.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.65 | 0:29.50 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 16.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 07/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | 0:28.04 | 0:28.04 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 01/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.54 | 0:17.54 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/10/2025 | 28 | AA0 | $920.00 | Tralee | 480m | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | 0:28.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/09/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $429.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.23 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.25 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $2,842.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:30.14 | 0:29.49 | 0:29.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 9.3L | $3.50 |
4
Droopys Sort (4)3141322323
Trainer: C Jackson (Sunderland)12 mths 21: 4-6-8
2 yo BL/WH Dog
Sire: DROOPYS SYDNEY (IRE)
Dam: DROOPYS FIA (IRE)
Stats
Career21: 4-6-8
Win %19.05%
Place %85.71%
Prize Money$9,307.00
Comments
Overdue for a win recording six minors on end, the latest sizzling early but finishing in the minors again at Towcester, clocking 29.50. Thereabouts of late and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.50 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 | |
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | IV | $1,615.00 | Sheffield Bags | 500m | 0:28.81 | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | 10 | IV | $1,779.00 | Sheffield Bags | 480m | 0:27.93 | 0:27.77 | 0:27.52 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | 62 | OR | $1,635.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.66 | 0:28.44 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/1 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.41 | 0:27.41 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 04/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | 27 | OR | $1,663.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.77 | 0:27.37 | 0:27.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/5 | 03/01/2026 | 7 | $1,650.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $2.20 |
5
Unthinkable (5)4341122223
Trainer: S A Cahill (Hove)12 mths 23: 4-7-4
3 yo BLU Dog
Sire: BALLYMAC BOLGER (IRE)
Dam: LEMON STACEY (IRE)
Stats
Career23: 4-7-4
Win %17.39%
Place %65.22%
Prize Money$4,751.00
Comments
Form has been sound without winning, placing at his last five starts, the latest when third (28.99) over 500m at Towcester. Prepared to overlook.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | 6 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.79 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 | |
| 2/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,683.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:30.30 | 0:30.13 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,202.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:30.53 | 0:30.48 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,202.00 | Hove | 695m | 0:41.88 | 0:41.48 | 0:41.48 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 9 | OR | $1,202.00 | Hove | 695m | 0:42.15 | 0:41.94 | 0:41.94 | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/6 | 26/03/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,202.00 | Hove | 695m | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | 0:41.99 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/2 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.52 | 0:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 29/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.44 | 0:29.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
6
Slick Skylark (6)5214141311
Trainer: P Janssens (Towcester)12 mths 37: 14-6-4
3 yo BLU Bitch
Sire: BALLYMAC CASHOUT (IRE)
Dam: DUNQUIN ANNA (IRE)
Stats
Career37: 14-6-4
Win %37.84%
Place %64.86%
Prize Money$16,842.00
Comments
Finished in the minor money three back but has won two on end since, the latest a OR1 at Towcester (28.92). Looks well placed to make it three straight.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 13 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | 13 | OR | $1,635.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | 0:28.92 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.28 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 12 | OR | $1,610.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.40 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.30 |
| 4/5 | 16/03/2026 | 8 | OR3 | $2,841.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.76 | 0:29.34 | 0:29.17 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 08/03/2026 | 15 | OR | $1,468.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.84 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.3L | $1.90 |
| 1/1 | 14/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:15.84 | 0:15.84 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 26/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.46 | 0:29.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $0.00 |