Towcester Race 3 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 3 - Heat 1
SWORDS STYLE (4) is a fast beginner who appreciated the inside draw with an all the way win (28.96) at Towcester in OR1 over 500m. Has never been out of the money in five starts this course. Has won two of four starts from this draw. Great chance to get the job done again. LENNIES EDDIE (2) boasts a strong record this journey with three wins and three minors from eight tries. Placed last time (29.13) at Towcester in a OR1, finishing second and beaten 2 lengths. Looks a key chance on best figures. GETUP THE BOY (5) shapes well for this after finishing second last time but in a lightning time behind Ballymac Duffle, getting around Towcester over 500m in 28.89. Smart time latest and looks a key chance on that form. ZENITH JIMBOMBOM (3) should be thereabouts after filling a top-three spot most recently.
Stats
Comments
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Towcester then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in a OR1 at Towcester over 500m (29.13). Can continue the solid form.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 7 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.13 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $2.63 | |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 12 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.99 | 0:28.84 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.40 | |
| 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 | $753.00 | 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 |
Stats
Comments
Hit the ground running with a sizzling early sectional and gave a sight but found one better when runner up at Towcester clocking 28.94. Top-three hope 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.94 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 4.0L | $3.75 | |
| 3/5 | 02/05/2026 | 13 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:29.54 | 0:28.78 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 | |
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | 7 | OR | $1,490.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.95 | 0:28.95 | 0:28.82 | N/A | 4 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | 15 | OR | $1,327.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.93 | 0:28.62 | 0:28.50 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/2 | 05/04/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | $1,705.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.71 | 0:28.71 | 0:27.79 | N/A | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.25 | |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | OR1 | $1,635.00 | Central Park | 491m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.56 | 0:28.47 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/2 | 07/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 0:28.72 | 0:28.72 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
In sparkling form at the moment, having scored four on the run. Turned in another winning performance latest with a 28.96 success over 500m at Towcester. In sparkling form and can win 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 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.96 | 0:28.96 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.91 | |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | 19 | $1,181.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.86 | 0:28.86 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.44 | |
| 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 | $1,137.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 0:28.58 | 0:28.58 | 0:28.42 | N/A | 3 |
| 8.0L | $1.67 |
| 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
Racing well of late. In the money two starts back at Towcester then finished runner-up at his latest appearance in a OR1 at Towcester over 500m (28.89). Expected to measure up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 09/05/2026 | 8 | $1,163.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.89 | 0:28.31 | 0:28.31 | N/A | 1 |
| 7.3L | $4.33 | |
| 2/5 | 01/05/2026 | 20 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.85 | 0:28.60 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 2 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 | |
| 6/6 | 11/04/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $4,181.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.47 | 0:27.97 | 0:27.89 | N/A | 3 |
| 7.1L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,923.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.25 | 0:28.11 | 0:27.90 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.0L | $2.10 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,410.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.03 | 0:28.03 | 0:27.87 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 119 | AA0 | $920.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.14 | 0:28.14 | 0:27.97 | N/A | 5 |
| 6.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/1 | 14/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shelbourne | 480m | 0:28.33 | 0:28.33 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 07/03/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | 0:28.32 | 0:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Racing consistently, including a win two back at Towcester, before a 2 length third (28.92) over 500m at Towcester last time. Be tough to make an impression against this lot.
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 | 08/05/2026 | 6 | $1,323.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.74 | 0:28.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.1L | $1.83 | |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | 28 | $1,040.00 | Towcester | 500m | 0:28.92 | 0:28.92 | 0:28.69 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.63 | |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $74,415.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.90 | 0:29.71 | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $2.88 |
| 3/6 | 28/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $1,658.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.92 | 0:29.43 | 0:29.43 | N/A | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $836.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | 0:29.37 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.80 |
| 3/6 | 14/03/2026 | 7 | AA0 | $485.00 | Shelbourne | 503m | 0:29.69 | 0:29.59 | 0:29.31 | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.25 |
| 1/1 | 20/02/2026 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kilkenny | 274m | 0:16.39 | 0:16.39 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0L | $0.00 |
| 1/1 | 20/09/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | 0:17.48 | 0:17.48 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0L | $0.00 |