Towcester Race 5 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 R1 - Heat 19
KELLIES EMERALD (1) brings strong recent form, including a last-start win at Nottingham over 500m before finishing 4th in a small field last time. GARFINEY WARRIOR (2) was runner-up at Towcester over 500m, beaten just 0.5L, and has two wins from his last three starts. DROOPYS SORT (3) has been consistent, placing in his last five runs, most recently 2nd at Sheffield over 500m. DROOPYS DEPLOY (6) scored over 500m at Hove three starts back but has been unplaced in recent outings. BETGOODWIN BEN (4) resumes after a long break, with his last win coming at Shelbourne Park in November. The main chances appear to be Kellies Emerald (1), Garfiney Warrior (2), and Droopys Sort (3) based on recent form and consistency.
Stats
Comments
Won two starts back at Nottingham over 500m from barrier 1 by 0.75L at $3.20, leading throughout. Last start finished 4th of 4 behind Aghaburren Ben in A1 company, beaten 6.85L at $2.45. Has placed in three of the last five and returns to barrier 1. Can feature with a clean break.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/4 | 23/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.96 | 00:29.96 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 6.85L | $2.45 |
| 1/6 | 18/03/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.47 | 00:29.47 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
| 2/4 | 09/03/2026 | - | OR3 | $535.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.39 | 00:29.39 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 4.25L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.87 | 00:29.87 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.25L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 19/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.77 | 00:29.77 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6.75L | $3.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.89 | 00:29.89 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.75L | $2.70 |
| 1/5 | 26/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $5.00 |
| 1/5 | 19/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.70 | 00:29.70 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.25L | $3.40 |
| 2/5 | 12/01/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.78 | 00:29.78 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/12/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.54 | 00:29.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 6L | $9.00 |
| 4/4 | 10/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.17 | 00:29.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 13.7L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/11/2025 | - | OR | $405.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.74 | 00:29.74 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.25L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.98 | 00:29.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.20 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.73 | 00:29.73 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 480m | 00:28.12 | 00:28.12 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 12.25L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/10/2025 | - | A2 | $225.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:30.08 | 00:30.08 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.75L | $2.35 |
| 5/6 | 22/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $1,100.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.75L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:30.11 | 00:30.11 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5L | $4.40 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.65 | 00:29.65 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.70 |
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 6 at Towcester over 500m on 19 Apr, beaten 0.5L by Dereks Legend at $3.90 after settling 4th throughout. Won two of his previous three, including a strong win at Shelbourne Park by 8.5L at $2.50. Consistent 2-year-old with three wins from ten starts. Can feature with a repeat of recent form.
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 | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 28/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 21/02/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $2.50 |
| 0/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 01/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 25/10/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | S1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 302m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has placed in all of his last five starts, including a last start 2nd at Sheffield over 500m when beaten 1.25L by Howay Tonali at $2.60. Consistent performer for trainer C Jackson, with 4 wins and 12 placings from 18 runs. Steps out from barrier 3 after a recent run of inside draws. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 19/04/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.25L | $2.60 |
| 3/6 | 12/04/2026 | - | IV | $585.00 | Sheffield | 480m | 00:27.77 | 00:27.77 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $2.70 |
| 2/6 | 02/04/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.66 | 00:28.66 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/01/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.37 | 00:27.37 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $1.75 |
| 3/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | OR | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7.1L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4L | $2.20 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.71 | 00:28.71 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.85L | $3.20 |
| 1/6 | 11/12/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $7.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $21,000.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:26.92 | 00:26.92 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.75L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 14/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.22 | 00:27.22 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6.25L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Sunderland | 450m | 00:27.18 | 00:27.18 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.5L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 09/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 167-day break. Won at Shelbourne Park two starts back over 480m, defeating Riverside Popsie. Has three wins and three seconds from nine starts. Can feature fresh if ready.
Last Starts 167 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $2.80 |
| 2/6 | 04/08/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/07/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/07/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Enniscorthy | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.4L | $0.00 |
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Comments
Won five starts ago at Hove over 500m by 2.75L, defeating Zenith Eze, then placed 3rd at Central Park three runs back. Has since finished 5th in three consecutive runs, most recently at Central Park over 491m, beaten 8L at $8. Steps up slightly in trip and draws barrier 6. Capable of improvement with a return to best form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8L | $8.00 |
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:28.56 | 00:28.56 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.69L | $11.00 |
| 3/5 | 14/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Central Park | 491m | 00:29.04 | 00:29.04 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 5/6 | 26/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $565.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.47 | 00:30.47 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 1.05L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 19/02/2026 | - | OR3 | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.27 | 00:29.27 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2.75L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 12/02/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.04 | 00:30.04 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 1.5L | $1.26 |
| 5/6 | 07/02/2026 | - | OR1 | $425.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.15 | 00:28.15 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 6.25L | $3.70 |
| 2/6 | 22/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.32 | 00:28.32 | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.2L | $1.70 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2026 | - | OR | $365.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.11 | 00:29.11 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $1.65 |
| 5/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Curraheen Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 12L | $19.00 |
| 2/6 | 20/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 2L | $7.50 |
| 2/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7L | $12.00 |
| 1/5 | 06/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.40 |
| 2/4 | 30/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $2.80 |
| 4/6 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $2.35 |
| 1/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 550m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7L | $5.00 |