Towcester Bags Race 1 - Towcester Thursday 23Rd April 2026 Afternoon PGR Meeting
GREENCROFT BRUNO (5) brings outstanding recent form, with three wins and two seconds from his last five starts, and looks the one to beat. ESSJAY OAKLEY (1) has been ultra-consistent at this trip and class, placing in all recent runs and winning twice in his last five. AMYS GEM (6) continues to race well, finishing in the placings at her past five outings. EDGEOFSEVENTEEN (2) has already notched three wins from six starts and steps up in grade after a D3 victory two runs back. YOUARETHEREASON (4) comes off a last-start win and adds depth to a competitive race. Something for the Multiples: ESSJAY OAKLEY (1) GREENCROFT BRUNO (5) FRATTON BARK (3) YOUARETHEREASON (4)
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer for F J Gray with two wins and three placings from his last five starts, all from barrier 1. Last start finished 3rd of 5 at Towcester over 270m, beaten 2.2L by Lion King at $2.60. Has a strong record at this track and distance. Can feature with another honest effort.
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 | 16/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.28 | 00:16.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.04 | 00:16.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | A3 | $225.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | A3 | $225.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.90 | 00:15.90 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.16 | 00:16.16 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.25L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 23/12/2025 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.03 | 00:16.03 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.75L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.98 | 00:15.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.59 | 00:29.59 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.85L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 23/09/2025 | - | D1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.82 | 00:15.82 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/09/2025 | - | D1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.02 | 00:16.02 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/09/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.96 | 00:15.96 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/08/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.12 | 00:16.12 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/08/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.03 | 00:16.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 27/07/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.99 | 00:15.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 01/07/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.97 | 00:15.97 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.35 |
| 3/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.18 | 00:16.18 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.4L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 20/04/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.43 | 00:29.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $2.15 |
| 6/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.07 | 00:29.07 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.35L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/04/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.25L | $13.00 |
Stats
Comments
Edgeofseventeen has won 3 of 6 starts at Towcester over 270m for trainer M P Brown. Last start finished 5th of 5 at Towcester over 270m on 9 Apr, beaten 12L at $8 behind Unknown Path. Previously scored three consecutive wins at this track and trip, including a D3 win two runs ago defeating Burrow Hyundi. Can feature with a return to best.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 09/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.04 | 00:16.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 12L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.16 | 00:16.16 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | D4 | $160.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.12 | 00:16.12 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | D5 | $150.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.66 | 00:16.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.75L | $1.65 |
| 5/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | D5 | $150.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.47 | 00:16.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | D5 | $150.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.55 | 00:16.55 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Fratton Bark, a 3-year-old trained by L J Pruhs, comes off a 6th of 6 at Towcester over 270m on 3 Apr, beaten 7.7L at $3.90 behind Salacres Seren. Won three starts ago at Yarmouth over 277m in D2 grade at $1.26, defeating Good Steel. Has placed in two of two runs at this track and distance. Each-way claims with a return to best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.80 | 00:15.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.7L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.14 | 00:16.14 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 14/02/2026 | - | D2 | $150.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.43 | 00:16.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.26 |
| 3/5 | 08/02/2026 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.45 | 00:16.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.35L | $2.75 |
| 5/6 | 28/01/2026 | - | A3 | $180.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:28.21 | 00:28.21 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.05L | $3.90 |
| 3/5 | 21/01/2026 | - | A3 | $180.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:27.97 | 00:27.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $2.15 |
| 3/6 | 11/01/2026 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.60 | 00:16.60 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/5 | 17/12/2025 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.29 | 00:16.29 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.25L | $3.90 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.53 | 00:16.53 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.95L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/12/2025 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.35 | 00:16.35 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.47 | 00:16.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.69L | $2.60 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2025 | - | A3 | $180.00 | Yarmouth | 462m | 00:29.20 | 00:29.20 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.35L | $1.90 |
| 6/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.81 | 00:17.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/10/2025 | - | D1 | $175.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.25 | 00:16.25 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.30 | 00:16.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.29 | 00:16.29 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.32 | 00:16.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.45L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.36 | 00:16.36 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Yarmouth | 277m | 00:16.36 | 00:16.36 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.85L | $3.60 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a win at Towcester over 270m on 18 Apr, defeating Unknown Path by 0.5L at $6. Placed two runs back behind Ducleagh, then had a couple of unplaced efforts prior. Has a solid record at this track and distance with 3 wins from 11 attempts. In with a chance if holding recent form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.14 | 00:16.14 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.32 | 00:16.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.25L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 02/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.91 | 00:15.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.85 | 00:15.85 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.35 |
| 6/6 | 12/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.18 | 00:16.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.25L | $2.70 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.95 | 00:15.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.25L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 13/02/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.07 | 00:16.07 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $2.05 |
| 6/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | D1 | $205.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.00 | 00:16.00 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.85 | 00:15.85 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.05 | 00:16.05 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/6 | 18/01/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.68 | 00:15.68 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.05L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 22/12/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.64 | 00:15.64 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.8L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.43 | 00:15.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.72 | 00:15.72 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1L | $4.40 |
| 6/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.44 | 00:15.44 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.40 | 00:15.40 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 03/11/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.88 | 00:15.88 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 27/10/2025 | - | D2 | $140.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.37 | 00:15.37 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.55L | $3.90 |
| 6/6 | 21/10/2025 | - | D1 | $170.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.41 | 00:15.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | D1 | $170.00 | Swindon | 262m | 00:15.26 | 00:15.26 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.75L | $11.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been in top form with three wins and two seconds from his last five starts, all at Towcester over 270m. Last start finished 2nd of 3 behind Ducleagh on 31 Mar, beaten 1.5L at $2.90. Consistent performer for S J Rayner with 14 wins from 50 career runs. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 31/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.11 | 00:16.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 1/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.32 | 00:16.32 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 10/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.27 | 00:16.27 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/03/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.30 | 00:16.30 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |
| 1/5 | 24/02/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.19 | 00:16.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.20 | 00:16.20 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.05L | $10.00 |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.91 | 00:15.91 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.25L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/01/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.25 | 00:16.25 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/01/2026 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.03 | 00:16.03 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/12/2025 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.32 | 00:16.32 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 16/12/2025 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.05 | 00:16.05 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.75L | $10.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | D3 | $170.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.17 | 00:16.17 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.94 | 00:15.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.25L | $23.00 |
| 3/4 | 23/07/2025 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.27 | 00:16.27 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.55L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 16/07/2025 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.42 | 00:16.42 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.60 |
| 3/5 | 07/07/2025 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.26 | 00:16.26 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.75 |
| 2/5 | 02/07/2025 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.40 | 00:16.40 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent 3-year-old with strong recent form for trainer J J Gornall. Last start 3rd of 6 at Towcester over 270m, beaten 1L by Youarethereason at $8. Won at Harlow three runs ago and has placed in all five recent starts. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | D2 | $180.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:16.14 | 00:16.14 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 06/04/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.06 | 00:15.06 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/04/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.34 | 00:15.34 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/03/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.46 | 00:15.46 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/03/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.36 | 00:15.36 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 13/03/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.16 | 00:15.16 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.75L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.52 | 00:15.52 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 25/02/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.63 | 00:15.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 18/02/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.48 | 00:15.48 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/02/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.09 | 00:15.09 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.75L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/01/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.50 | 00:15.50 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.19 | 00:15.19 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | D3 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.21 | 00:15.21 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/12/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 220m | 00:13.83 | 00:13.83 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/12/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 220m | 00:13.63 | 00:13.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 16/12/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 220m | 00:13.59 | 00:13.59 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/12/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 220m | 00:13.72 | 00:13.72 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.2L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/12/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 388m | 00:23.62 | 00:23.62 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Suffolk Downs | 220m | 00:13.78 | 00:13.78 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2025 | - | D2 | $0.00 | Harlow | 238m | 00:15.60 | 00:15.60 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.35L | $0.00 |