Towcester Race 1 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 R1 - Heat 15
SLIPPERY BRIAN (5) comes in off back-to-back wins at Towcester over 500m, including a last-start victory by 1L. BALLYMAC KOBE (2) is a key chance with a recent win and a last-start 2nd at this track and trip. LOXLEYS FOREST (1) has strong A1 form at Nottingham, winning two of his last five and placing 2nd last start over 500m. ELLO ELLO (3) has won three of his last five but was unplaced last time at Limerick. TEEJAYS CHELMS (4) resumes after a long break, having won on debut at Towcester. UNCLE KEITH (6) has placed in three of his last five but needs to improve on recent efforts. Slippery Brian, Ballymac Kobe, and Loxleys Forest look the leading hopes.
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Consistent form with two wins and two seconds from the last five starts. Last start 2nd of 6 at Nottingham over 500m on 10 Apr, beaten 5.5L by Honour Bach at $3.20. Won two runs back at Sheffield over 660m and also scored at Nottingham three starts ago. Reliable at this level and can feature with the right run.
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Last start 2nd of 6 at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr, beaten 3L by Lennies Eddie at $8. Won at the same track and trip the run prior by 2.75L at $1.50, leading throughout. Has 6 wins from 12 starts over this distance and is consistent at Towcester. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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Won two of last three at Limerick, including a 6.5L win over Rapido Ivy on 28 Mar at $5.50. Last start finished 5th of 6 behind Ballymac Setanta at Limerick over 480m, beaten 10.25L at $5.50. Has 7 wins from 12 starts and remains a consistent performer. Can feature with a return to best form.
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Won two starts back at Towcester over 500m by 1.25L after leading throughout at $4.33. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Towcester over 500m on 17 May, beaten 8.25L at $6.50 behind Bombay Pat. Has a win from two runs at the track and trip. Can feature with a return to best form.
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Comes off back-to-back wins at Towcester over 500m, most recently scoring by 1L on 12 Apr at $4.20 after settling on speed. Unbeaten in two runs at this track and distance. Has won 7 of 15 overall for trainer G D Holland. In strong form and can feature again.
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Placed in two of his last four, including a close 2nd at Shelbourne Park three runs back behind Firstpastthepost. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Limerick over 480m, beaten 7L at $2.75. Consistent at this level and maintains barrier 6. Can feature with a repeat of his best recent efforts.