Towcester Bags Race 8 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 Quarter Final 2
BALLYMAC DUFFLE (4) sets the standard after three straight Towcester 500m wins, latest from the red box by 0.05L on 16 May. SCOOBY THE LADY (2) is a key chance with back-to-back Towcester 500m wins on 9 and 16 May, the latter by 0.69L. GAYTIME CLYDE (3) is in form, a 2.74L winner here on 16 May after a narrow 2nd on 9 May. PRICELESS ROMEO (5) has chased well with consecutive 2nds over this trip this month and a narrow win on 1 May. SOLE FOCUS (1) draws the rail and has placed at his past three at the track/trip. Something for the Multiples: SCOOBY THE LADY (2) GAYTIME CLYDE (3) BALLYMAC DUFFLE (4) SWIFT MAGNISON (6)
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Towcester over 500m, last start 3rd of 6 from the red on 16 May, beaten 8L at $12 behind Ballymac Ralf. Prior effort 2nd of 6 there on 9 May, beaten 2.97L at $17 by Strike It Skye. Also 3rd on 1 May over the same trip, beaten 2.6L. Consistent at the track and trip; can feature with the right run from the inside.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.97L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | IV | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.99 | 00:26.99 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:29.66 | 00:29.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.7L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 04/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:29.69 | 00:29.69 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.10 | 00:28.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.35L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.11 | 00:27.11 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $850.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.70 |
| 1/4 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.67 | 00:28.67 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.62 | 00:27.62 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/5 | 23/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.46 | 00:27.46 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3L | $8.00 |
| 3/4 | 17/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.08 | 00:28.08 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.14 | 00:28.14 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 04/01/2026 | - | B1 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:27.77 | 00:27.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | B1 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:27.82 | 00:27.82 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | B1 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 450m | 00:28.04 | 00:28.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5L | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/11/2025 | - | OR3 | $405.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.59 | 00:27.59 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.25L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back Towcester 500m OR1 wins, latest on 16 May from box 2 at $3.40 by 0.69L over Underground Gold. Prior run won by 1.6L at $1.60 after a narrow 2nd on 1 May when beaten 0.23L by Texas Jack. Strong 500m record (12: 6-1-4) and proven at the track (4: 2-1-1). In with a chance.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.69L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.6L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.23L | $1.55 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | IV | $5,000.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.75L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.40 | 00:28.40 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.25L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.37L | $1.65 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.48 | 00:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $1.90 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.75 | 00:28.75 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $1.26 |
| 3/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.57 | 00:29.57 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.55 |
| 1/6 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.37 | 00:29.37 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $2.45 |
| 1/5 | 29/01/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.64 | 00:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.25L | $5.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.25 | 00:29.25 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.8L | $3.70 |
| 4/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.70 | 00:26.70 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.34 | 00:27.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 30/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.95 | 00:27.95 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | OR | $565.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.7L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/10/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.09 | 00:29.09 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3L | $2.75 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a Towcester 500m OR1 win on 16 May by 2.74L from barrier 2 at $1.60. Prior run was 2nd there on 9 May over 500m at $1.60, beaten 0.69L by Faypoint Harvey. Track/distance record is solid (5:2-2-0) and he’s been in the quinella in four of his last five. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.74L | $1.60 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.69L | $1.60 |
| 1/5 | 02/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.66L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $5.50 |
| 4/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.25L | $3.90 |
| 5/5 | 06/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Galway | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/02/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.25L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/01/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/01/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/01/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Clonmel | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 6-day turnaround after winning at Towcester over 500m on 16 May (OR1) by 0.05L at $1.20 from box 1, beating Slick Sentinel. Won the two prior Towcester 500m OR1 runs by 3.89L and 6.63L at short odds, showing strong recent form. Unbeaten 3 from 3 at track and 3 from 3 at this trip. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.05L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 6.63L | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.89L | $1.30 |
| 5/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/04/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2L | $2.15 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.88 |
| 5/6 | 06/03/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 14.5L | $4.20 |
| 2/5 | 27/02/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/02/2026 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Towcester, placing 2nd at 500m on 16 May in OR1 behind Proper Heiress by 2.06L at $8. Prior run also 2nd in OR1 on 9 May behind Swords Style by 3.2L at $6. Won the 500m OR1 here on 1 May by a whisker at $3.90. Consistent at this trip and track; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.06L | $8.00 |
| 2/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.09L | $3.90 |
| 4/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.6L | $8.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.50 | 00:28.50 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 12.25L | $3.40 |
| 5/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Dundalk | 366m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.25L | $26.00 |
| 1/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $3.80 |
| 5/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 11.1L | $12.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Towcester, placing 3rd over 500m at $5 last start in OR1, 5.94L behind Gaytime Clyde from box 6. Also 3rd two and three runs back in OR1 company from the same draw, beaten 0.78L and 2.06L. Won here four back in OR, scoring by 2.25L at $1.60. Consistent at the trip and track; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 16/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $400.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.94L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $360.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.78L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/05/2026 | - | OR1 | $325.00 | Towcester | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.06L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.25L | $1.60 |
| 6/6 | 22/03/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.83 | 00:28.83 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 22/02/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.28 | 00:29.28 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 08/02/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | D1 | $205.00 | Towcester | 270m | 00:15.73 | 00:15.73 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.5L | $1.65 |
| 1/5 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.84 | 00:26.84 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 11/10/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.80 | 00:26.80 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 3.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 11/09/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 285m | 00:16.52 | 00:16.52 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.75L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.93 | 00:26.93 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $0.00 |