Towcester Race 4 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 R1 - Heat 18
ZENITH JIMBOMBOM (3) comes off a strong last-start win at Towcester over 500m, beating GAYTIME CLYDE (2) by 2L, and has been in the placings four of his last five. SOAPY SUDS (1) boasts an impressive record with three wins from his last five, including a dominant 5L victory at Newcastle over 640m last start. Gaytime Clyde (2) was runner-up at Towcester last time and has been consistent at this trip. HOLDING AERO (5) has won two of his last five, including a narrow win at Sheffield over 500m, and placed in both subsequent runs. JIMMYJIMMYJIMMY (4) scored at Hove two starts back but needs to rebound from a last-start sixth. Zenith Jimbombom (3), Soapy Suds (1), and Gaytime Clyde (2) look the leading chances based on recent form.
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Comes off a strong win at Newcastle over 640m on 19 Feb, leading throughout to score by 5L at $1.50 over Greenwell Tyson. Won three of his last five, including back-to-back victories at Doncaster in January. Consistent 2yo for D Calvert with 5 wins from 8 starts. In with a chance if holding form after a 71-day break.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | IV | $600.00 | Newcastle | 640m | 00:38.85 | 00:38.85 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $1.50 |
| 3/6 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.69 | 00:28.69 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 9.75L | $3.70 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.70 | 00:28.70 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:29.77 | 00:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.3L | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:30.08 | 00:30.08 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.98 | 00:26.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 16.95L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.93 | 00:26.93 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.95 | 00:26.95 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
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Last start 2nd of 6 after settling midfield at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr, beaten 2L by Zenith Jimbombom at $5.50. Has placed in three of the last five, including a win at Galway in February. Consistent performer with two wins and four seconds from nine starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Last start won leading throughout at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr by 2L at $8, defeating Gaytime Clyde. Runner-up at the same track and trip prior, beaten 3.75L by Lennies Eddie at $7. Has won 2 of his last 3 and boasts a strong overall record with 10 wins from 28 starts. In form and can feature again.
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 | 00:28.95 | 00:28.95 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR | $435.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $580.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.75L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.23L | $41.00 |
| 2/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1L | $15.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.86 | 00:28.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 6/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 12L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 31/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $4.40 |
| 3/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.31 | 00:28.31 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4L | $3.40 |
| 1/3 | 10/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.50 | 00:29.50 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.38 |
| 1/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Romford | 400m | 00:23.43 | 00:23.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.25L | $1.38 |
| 2/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.97 | 00:28.97 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.63 | 00:26.63 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:26.87 | 00:26.87 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 09/10/2025 | - | OR | $360.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.19 | 00:29.19 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $2.15 |
| 2/5 | 02/10/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.14 | 00:29.14 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.40 |
| 1/5 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Oxford | 450m | 00:27.06 | 00:27.06 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | OR | $380.00 | Swindon | 476m | 00:28.43 | 00:28.43 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $5.00 |
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Won two starts back at Hove over 500m from barrier 1 by 3.5L at $2.45, leading throughout. Last start finished 6th of 6 at Hove over 500m, beaten 2.74L at $1.70 behind Rapido Benny. Has two wins and a placing from his last five runs. Capable of improving with a return to best form.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR2 | $5,250.00 | Hove | 500m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.74L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR2 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.45 |
| 3/5 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $580.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.60 | 00:28.60 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 9.75L | $1.60 |
| 6/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.38 | 00:28.38 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.4L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.52 | 00:28.52 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 05/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.82 | 00:28.82 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.20 |
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Has been consistent with two wins and two placings from the last five starts, including a strong win at Sheffield over 500m two runs back. Last start finished 3rd of 5 at Monmore over 480m, beaten 4.34L at $3.70 behind Hitit Agendavy. Proven at this distance with two wins and a placing from four attempts. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Monmore | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.34L | $3.70 |
| 3/6 | 19/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $850.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 11L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.23 | 00:29.23 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 0.75L | $3.70 |
| 1/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.22 | 00:29.22 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.02 | 00:29.02 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 5L | $7.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.67 | 00:28.67 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 2.95L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 1/5 | 07/03/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.62 | 00:28.62 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $2.25 |
| 2/5 | 28/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.61 | 00:28.61 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 21/02/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.25L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 14/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.10 | 00:28.10 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.25L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 10/02/2026 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.68 | 00:28.68 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 9.75L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/01/2026 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.94 | 00:28.94 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/5 | 30/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.81 | 00:28.81 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.40 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.94 | 00:28.94 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1.75L | $3.20 |
| 4/5 | 13/12/2025 | - | A3 | $215.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.77 | 00:28.77 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 8L | $2.20 |
| 1/5 | 24/11/2025 | - | A4 | $205.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.94 | 00:28.94 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |