Towcester Bags Race 8 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Round 1 - Heat 8
DUNBOLG FORMULA (3) comes off a last-start win at Towcester over 500m and has a strong record at this track and trip. BOCKOS BUSTER (5) was a close 3rd at Towcester last start and won over this distance two runs back. GAV NIFICENT (2) has won two of his last four at Romford and was runner-up last start. BOMBAY HAWK (1) is consistent, winning at Waterford last start and placing in four of his last five. BOCKOS DIAMOND (6) resumes after a long break but boasts an impressive overall strike rate and has performed well at Towcester over 500m. These runners look the leading chances based on recent form and track records.
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Comments
Comes off a last start win at Waterford over 503m on 21 Mar, defeating Gaston. Has placed in four of his last five runs, showing consistent form at Enniscorthy prior. Drops 3m in distance and draws barrier 1. In with a chance based on recent efforts.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Waterford | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/6 | 29/12/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 01/12/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/11/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
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Comments
Comes off a 2nd of 6 at Romford over 400m on 10 Apr, beaten 0.75L by Calypso Blaze at $1.95. Won previous two starts at the same track and trip, including a dominant 2.75L win from barrier 2 at $1.65. Steps up to 500m here after consistent 400m form. Can feature with a smooth transition to the longer trip.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 10/04/2026 | - | OR2 | $5,100.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:24.18 | 00:24.18 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR2 | $375.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.61 | 00:23.61 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.70 | 00:23.70 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6L | $3.40 |
| 3/6 | 20/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.90 | 00:23.90 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a last start win at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr, leading throughout to score by 0.1L at $4.40. Placed in all five recent runs, including a win at Sheffield two starts earlier. Has a strong record at this track and distance. In with a chance on current form.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.27 | 00:29.27 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 29/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:27.75 | 00:27.75 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:28.00 | 00:28.00 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.25L | $1.70 |
| 1/5 | 08/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:27.91 | 00:27.91 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 01/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.86 | 00:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 22/02/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | A1 | $260.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.31 | 00:29.31 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.05L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.31 | 00:28.31 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12.1L | $2.60 |
| 1/5 | 25/01/2026 | - | A1 | $260.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 11/01/2026 | - | OR | $335.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $2.20 |
| 2/4 | 04/01/2026 | - | A1 | $260.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 5/5 | 28/12/2025 | - | A1 | $260.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.27 | 00:29.27 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | A1 | $260.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.75L | $3.40 |
| 4/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR | $335.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.91L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | A2 | $235.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.33 | 00:29.33 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $1.95 |
| 1/6 | 25/11/2025 | - | A3 | $225.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.38 | 00:29.38 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $1.95 |
| 2/3 | 03/11/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.29 | 00:29.29 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Finished 6th of 6 last start at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr, beaten 9.3L at $1.85 after settling midfield. Also finished 6th at the same track and trip the run prior. Won three starts back at Shelbourne Park over 480m. Needs to recapture earlier form but not without hope.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.3L | $1.85 |
| 6/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | IV | $5,000.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 12L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.95L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 10L | $4.75 |
| 3/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $2.50 |
| 2/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 550m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 550m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 550m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 05/07/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 9L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Towcester over 500m, beaten 0.8L at $3.20 after leading early. Won two of his last five, including a strong all-the-way win at Towcester three runs back. Has a solid overall strike rate and handles this distance well. In with a chance if he finds the front.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.8L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $2.60 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 13/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.82 | 00:23.82 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.75 | 00:23.75 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $1.95 |
| 5/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.47 | 00:23.47 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 10.75L | $2.20 |
| 1/6 | 13/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.88 | 00:23.88 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 4/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.25L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.09 | 00:28.09 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.48 | 00:17.48 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.48 | 00:17.48 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $1.15 |
| 1/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.52 | 00:17.52 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $2.45 |
| 4/6 | 22/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $8,000.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.54 | 00:17.54 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.05L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.63 | 00:17.63 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.25L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.79 | 00:17.79 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.25L | $3.20 |
| 3/5 | 01/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Nottingham | 305m | 00:17.64 | 00:17.64 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.75L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.92 | 00:26.92 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.45 | 00:27.45 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 24/10/2025 | - | OR2 | $8,000.00 | Dunstall Park | 270m | 00:15.63 | 00:15.63 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.25L | $8.00 |
Stats
Comments
Last start winner at Shelbourne Park over 503m from barrier 6 at $1.34, defeating Faypoint Harvey. Consistent recent form with two wins and two seconds from last five runs, all at top level. Strong record at this track and distance, winning four from seven. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 246 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $1.34 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $1.40 |
| 2/6 | 14/06/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.51 | 00:28.51 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.45 |
| 3/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.2L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.84 | 00:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.45 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.51 | 00:28.51 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.25L | $1.24 |
| 1/6 | 08/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $1.32 |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2025 | - | IV | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.75L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 23/11/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $1.32 |
| 1/6 | 16/11/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:28.94 | 00:28.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.5L | $1.73 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $1.28 |
| 1/6 | 02/11/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:28.94 | 00:28.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $1.24 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 18/10/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | 00:29.81 | 00:29.81 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.65L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/09/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | 00:28.01 | 00:28.01 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/07/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 00:27.83 | 00:27.83 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 29/06/2024 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | 00:27.97 | 00:27.97 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 9.5L | $0.00 |