Towcester Race 9 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 2 - Heat 7
BALLYMAC STUD (5) is a progressive type who recorded his 7th career win last time out (28.70) at Towcester. Won at his only start from this draw. Can make it back-to-back wins. GAYTIME JOACHIM (4) flew the lids with a sensational early split hitting the frame with a 2.75 lengths second (29.20) over 500m at Towcester. Must be included in calculations. LENNIES DYNAMIC (6) wasn't far away at the finish when 4th and beaten only 4.5 lengths (29.14) at Towcester. Likely to be thereabouts. DUNBOLG FORMULA (3) is one of the chances after collecting a minor prize last time.
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Sheffield over 500m in 29.23. Last start missed the placings when 4th over 500m at Towcester in OR1. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.34 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $26.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | IV | $1,779.00 | Sheffield Bags | 500m | 0:29.23 | 0:29.23 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | 6 | A2 | $663.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:28.44 | 0:28.44 | 0:28.08 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/5 | 06/04/2026 | 126 | A2 | $663.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 0:28.31 | 0:27.83 | 0:27.75 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | ON1 | $248.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.77 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | ON1 | $177.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 5 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/2 | 10/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 320m | 0:19.34 | 0:19.34 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Waterford over 503m in 29.93. Last start was short of his best when 4th over 500m at Towcester in OR1. This looks too tough.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 01/05/2026 | 41 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 | |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 82 | A2 | $962.00 | Waterford | 503m | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | 0:29.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.0L | $1.67 |
| 1/1 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Waterford | 274m | 0:16.36 | 0:16.36 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/2 | 17/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 320m | N/A | 0:19.05 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 29/12/2025 | 7 | ON1 | $12,589.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 1:39.99 | 0:28.26 | 0:28.26 | N/A | 4 |
| 53.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | 11 | ON1 | $975.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.93 | 0:28.72 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | 10 | ON1 | $443.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.16 | 0:29.16 | 0:28.63 | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/12/2025 | 7 | ON1 | $248.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | 0:29.51 | 0:29.48 | 0:28.77 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
Stats
Comments
Winner two starts back at Towcester over 500m in 29.30. Last start filled a minor placing over 500m at Towcester in OR1. Capable of a good showing.
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 | 12 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.61 | 0:29.19 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.30 | 0:29.30 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.72 | 0:29.27 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.21 | 0:28.80 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | 7 | IV | $1,752.00 | Sheffield Bags | 480m | 0:27.88 | 0:27.75 | 0:27.75 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | 14 | IV | $1,752.00 | Sheffield Bags | 480m | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | 0:28.00 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.70 |
| 2/3 | 29/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 2/3 | 21/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | 0:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Sizzled early but found one better when runner up (29.20) at Towcester over 500m. Boxed on well at the latest run to hit the frame. Leading player.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.20 | 0:28.97 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 14 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 4/6 | 05/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.52 | 0:29.03 | 0:28.71 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $3.30 |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,307.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.65 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 14 | AA0 | $753.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.09 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 10.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | A0 | $1,480.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.71 | 0:29.71 | 0:29.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/2 | 19/12/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Clonmel | 274m | N/A | 0:16.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 01/08/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:29.48 | 0:29.48 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good win last start as odds-on favourite by 2.75 lengths over 500m at Towcester in a handy 28.70, beating This Approach. Won at his only start from this trap. Go close again.
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 | 20 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.70 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 5 |
| 2.8L | $1.40 | |
| 1/2 | 24/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.59 | 0:28.59 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | SS0 | $16,639.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:18.07 | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | N/A | 6 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | SS0 | $627.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.52 | 0:17.41 | 0:17.41 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | 35 | SS0 | $249.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.74 | 0:17.67 | 0:17.65 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/2 | 21/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.56 | 0:17.56 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $2,419.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.84 | 0:28.39 | 0:28.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,299.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.60 | 0:28.55 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a sizzling early sectional but gathered in late to finish a 4.5 lengths fourth (29.14) at Towcester. Has ability and looks a winning hope.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.14 | 0:28.76 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.7L | $4.00 | |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.13 | 0:29.04 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,410.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.97 | 0:28.03 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 28 | AA0 | $753.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.05 | 0:28.05 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/2 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.26 | 0:28.26 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/02/2026 | 21 | A0 | $1,757.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.30 | 0:28.30 | 0:28.07 | N/A | 6 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/5 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | A2 | $340.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.98 | 0:29.98 | 0:29.90 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.8L | $1.40 |
| 1/2 | 26/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 10L | $0.00 |