Towcester Race 2 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 2 - Heat 9
STRIKE IT SKYE (1) could only manage second last time when beaten 1.5 lengths behind Hackney Corner at Towcester but in a scorching 28.95. Expected to go close again if runs up to latest time. YORKIE OLLIE (3) is yet to miss the placings in an excellent record this track and trip which boasts two wins. Placed last time (29.18) at Towcester in a OR1, finishing third and beaten 1.0 lengths. Can hit the frame with the right run. LENNIES DESIRE (5) boasts a strong record this journey here with four wins and three minors from nine tries. Hit the frame latest (29.26) when second at Towcester in a OR1. Can hit the frame with the right run. TEXAS JACK (6) good strike-rate overall and must be included.
Stats
Comments
Filled a minor placing last time over 500m (28.95) at Towcester in a OR1, beaten 1.5 lengths. Has never missed the placings in six starts here at the trip, including four wins. Key player and should 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 02/05/2026 | 7 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.50 | |
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $28,846.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:30.52 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,346.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:30.10 | 0:30.10 | 0:30.06 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | 105 | OR1 | $1,298.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | 0:29.79 | N/A | 1 |
| 8.5L | $1.10 |
| 1/1 | 04/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 515m | 0:29.80 | 0:29.80 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/2 | 22/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 9 | OR2 | $10,505.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.06 | 0:28.06 | 0:28.06 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.3L | $1.30 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | 7 | OR2 | $1,717.00 | Newcastle Uk | 480m | 0:28.43 | 0:28.43 | 0:28.30 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.14 |
Stats
Comments
Showed blistering pace early and gave a sight but gathered in and finished third over 500m Towcester in 28.95. Doesn't profile as a likely winner.
Last Starts 9 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 | 14 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.70 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 | |
| 1/1 | 23/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.21 | 0:29.21 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | 6 | IV | $1,923.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:26.99 | 0:26.99 | 0:26.70 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | $1,577.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:29.88 | 0:29.66 | 0:29.66 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.91 | |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | 28 | $1,577.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 0:29.70 | 0:29.69 | 0:29.68 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $1.30 | |
| 1/1 | 30/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Doncaster | 275m | 0:16.91 | 0:16.91 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | $1,115.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 0:28.55 | 0:28.10 | 0:27.93 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.4L | $1.67 | |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | OR | $1,610.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 0:27.11 | 0:27.11 | 0:27.11 | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.60 |
Stats
Comments
Finished third when resuming last start over 500m at Towcester (29.18) in a OR1. Has a strong second-up record and and can take this out.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 63 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.18 | 0:29.10 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 | |
| 1/1 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 0:16.02 | 0:16.02 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,128.00 | Curraheen Park | 526m | 0:31.60 | 0:31.08 | 0:31.08 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2026 | 20 | AA0 | $2,309.00 | Shelbourne | 526m | 0:31.20 | 0:31.20 | 0:31.19 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | 36 | AA0 | $2,411.00 | Clonmel | 526m | 0:31.10 | 0:31.10 | 0:31.10 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $17,376.00 | Curraheen Park | 526m | 0:30.95 | 0:30.95 | 0:30.95 | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/12/2025 | 7 | AA0 | $1,064.00 | Curraheen Park | 526m | 0:31.17 | 0:31.03 | 0:31.02 | N/A | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/1 | 05/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.49 | 0:17.49 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort after racing on the speed to score in a OR1 by 1.75 len at Towcester over 500m (29.32). Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 40 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.32 | 0:29.32 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 | |
| 1/2 | 19/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.15 | 0:29.15 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.45 | 0:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | 5 | A1 | $758.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.51 | 0:29.96 | 0:29.74 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.9L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | 9 | A1 | $1,004.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.47 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.30 |
| 2/4 | 09/03/2026 | 10 | OR3 | $2,064.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:29.73 | 0:29.39 | 0:29.19 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | 8 | A1 | $1,004.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.13 | 0:29.87 | 0:29.87 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | A1 | $910.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 0:30.32 | 0:29.77 | 0:29.77 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished fifth two starts ago then regained form last time out when he found one better over 500m in a OR1 at Towcester. Looks to have turned things around so follow him up.
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 | 02/05/2026 | 20 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.26 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 5 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 | |
| 5/5 | 12/04/2026 | 29 | OR | $1,327.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.04 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 1 |
| 5.2L | $3.50 |
| 1/1 | 27/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $15,886.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:40.85 | 0:40.71 | 0:40.71 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $753.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:40.31 | 0:40.31 | 0:40.31 | N/A | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | 7 | DD0 | $249.00 | Waterford | 668m | 0:40.72 | 0:40.72 | 0:40.72 | N/A | 2 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | 7 | A0 | $1,757.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:29.24 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.07 | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.91 |
| 1/2 | 16/01/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.56 | 0:16.56 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Good effort to score last start by a neck over 500m at Towcester in 28.68, beating Scooby The Lady. Can go well again with the right run.
Last Starts 9 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 | 12 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.68 | 0:28.68 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 | |
| 1/1 | 25/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Hove | 285m | 0:16.17 | 0:16.17 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | 64 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.56 | 0:28.82 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 6 |
| 9.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/1 | 12/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/02/2026 | 7 | $1,468.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.36 | 0:28.04 | 0:28.04 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $2.38 | |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | 7 | $1,419.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.34 | 0:28.23 | 0:28.15 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.50 | |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | 97 | $1,223.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.57 | 0:28.45 | 0:28.09 | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 | |
| 1/6 | 26/10/2025 | 8 | OR1 | $1,378.00 | Hove | 500m | 0:29.00 | 0:29.00 | 0:28.57 | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $2.10 |