Towcester Race 13 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 R1 - Heat 27
DROOPYS SCRIPT (1) brings strong recent form, having won three of his last five including a dominant all-the-way win at Sheffield over 500m two starts back, though he was unplaced last time. DEREKS LEGEND (2) is a key chance after a last-start win at Towcester over this trip, following a solid second at the same venue. DROOPYS MAXIMUS (3) comes off a recent win at Monmore over 480m and has been consistently in the placings. BALLYMAC DAVE (4) also warrants respect after a last-start win at Dunstall Park over 480m. These four shape as the main contenders based on their recent winning form and proven ability at or near the distance.
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Last start finished 5th of 6 at Sheffield over 500m on 19 Apr, beaten 11.85L at $3.40 after settling handy. Won impressively at the same track and trip the run prior by 3L at $1.15. Has four wins and two placings from eight starts, and draws the inside for the first time. Can feature with a return to recent winning form.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $850.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 11.85L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3L | $1.15 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:27.79 | 00:27.79 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $3.40 |
| 1/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.19 | 00:28.19 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.21 | 00:28.21 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $2.20 |
| 3/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.01 | 00:28.01 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.24 | 00:28.24 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.75L | $2.15 |
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Comments
Last start won at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr by 0.5L after settling 3rd, defeating Garfiney Warrior at $9. Placed second at the same track and trip the run prior behind Low Profile. Has a solid record at this distance with 2 wins and 2 seconds from 6 attempts. In with a chance if holding form.
Last Starts 12 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 | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.50 | 00:28.50 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Central Park | 664m | 00:39.92 | 00:39.92 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 10.25L | $12.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.19 | 00:42.19 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.95L | $2.45 |
| 3/5 | 12/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.58 | 00:42.58 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $1.75 |
| 2/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:29.60 | 00:29.60 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.01 | 00:42.01 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $1.65 |
| 2/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.21 | 00:42.21 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 6.25L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | OR3 | $815.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.45 | 00:29.45 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/3 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.55 | 00:29.55 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.25L | $1.80 |
| 3/4 | 29/11/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.38 | 00:29.38 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.75L | $8.00 |
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Comments
Last start won at Monmore over 480m on 23 Apr by 0.69L at $2.60, defeating Kilara Doechii. Runner-up over 630m in open company two back, beaten just 0.1L at $9. Has two wins and two seconds from his last four starts, showing consistent form. Can feature again with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 23/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.69L | $2.60 |
| 2/5 | 16/04/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.17 | 00:38.17 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 11/04/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.81 | 00:28.81 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $3.20 |
| 1/5 | 31/03/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.69 | 00:28.69 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $2.35 |
| 4/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.36 | 00:38.36 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 07/03/2026 | - | S1 | $320.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.66 | 00:38.66 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.38 | 00:28.38 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.60 |
| 6/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $580.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.03 | 00:28.03 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.75L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.51 | 00:28.51 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:40.98 | 00:40.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 16.25L | $51.00 |
| 1/6 | 02/02/2026 | - | S2 | $240.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.03 | 00:38.03 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.25L | $1.95 |
| 2/6 | 26/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.75L | $3.70 |
| 4/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | S1 | $320.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.52 | 00:38.52 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.35L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 12/01/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.54 | 00:28.54 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $2.70 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.5L | $2.20 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.90 | 00:28.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.05L | $2.05 |
| 3/5 | 18/12/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.47 | 00:28.47 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | S1 | $320.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.29 | 00:38.29 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.34 | 00:38.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.40 |
| 3/4 | 26/11/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:29.39 | 00:29.39 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.85L | $1.70 |
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Comments
Last start won at Dunstall Park over 480m on 11 Apr by 4L after settling handy, starting at $3.20. Two runs back finished 5th in a stronger OR1 field, and placed 2nd three starts ago behind Droopys Doris. Has 2 wins and 3 placings from 11 starts. In with a chance if holding recent form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.49 | 00:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.20 | 00:28.20 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $11.00 |
| 2/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.55 | 00:28.55 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/07/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 8.7L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 29/03/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6L | $4.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $4.33 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.15L | $6.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/02/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/02/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
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Two-year-old dog by Ballymac Kingdom out of Ballymac Art on debut for J J Heath. Makes first start from barrier 5 at Hove. Market may provide the best guide to his chances.
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Last start 3rd of 6 at Central Park over 664m on 28 Feb, beaten 5L behind Princess Matilda at $1.75. Won two starts back at Monmore over 684m by 10.5L after leading throughout at $2.15. Drops 164m in trip here and has won 12 of 39 overall. Can feature with a repeat of his best form.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 664m | 00:39.87 | 00:39.87 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5L | $1.75 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:40.91 | 00:40.91 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 684m | 00:41.38 | 00:41.38 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $2.15 |
| 3/5 | 24/01/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Central Park | 731m | 00:43.64 | 00:43.64 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 9.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 731m | 00:44.53 | 00:44.53 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 731m | 00:44.55 | 00:44.55 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 13/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $11,000.00 | Hove | 740m | 00:44.72 | 00:44.72 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/5 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 740m | 00:44.53 | 00:44.53 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 740m | 00:44.13 | 00:44.13 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.85L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:28.57 | 00:28.57 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 19.25L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 664m | 00:40.25 | 00:40.25 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7L | $4.33 |
| 1/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 664m | 00:40.42 | 00:40.42 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.73 |
| 5/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 730m | 00:44.90 | 00:44.90 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 10.25L | $5.00 |
| 2/4 | 08/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Nottingham | 730m | 00:44.82 | 00:44.82 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.75L | $1.09 |
| 1/6 | 28/08/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:42.22 | 00:42.22 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 5.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Hove | 695m | 00:41.96 | 00:41.96 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:37.53 | 00:37.53 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 8.15L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.03 | 00:38.03 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 712m | 00:42.21 | 00:42.21 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 13.95L | $7.00 |