Towcester Race 6 - The Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby 2026 R1 - Heat 20
STRIKE IT SKYE (2) boasts an impressive record with 13 wins from 18 starts and four wins from five runs at Towcester, and was a dominant winner at Hove two starts back before finishing 4th last time. QUILL QUIDS (1) comes in off back-to-back wins at Dunstall Park over 660m and Nottingham over 500m, showing versatility and strong recent form. DROOPYS TRADE (3) has won two of his last five and was 2nd and 4th in recent Dunstall Park runs, while HACKNEY CORNER (4) resumes after a 153-day break but was a last-start winner at Shelbourne Park. ADVANTAGE RULE (6) has been competitive but finished 4th at Dunstall Park last start. Strike It Skye (2) and Quill Quids (1) look the leading chances, with Droopys Trade (3) and Hackney Corner (4) also in the mix.
Stats
Comments
Comes off back-to-back wins, most recently scoring by 3.25L at Dunstall Park over 660m at $17 after settling forward. Also won at Nottingham two starts ago over 500m at $4.20. Drops 160m in trip and draws the inside barrier. In strong form and can feature again.
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 | 660m | 00:40.41 | 00:40.41 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.25L | $17.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2026 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:30.07 | 00:30.07 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2025 | - | IV | $1,100.00 | Newcastle | 640m | 00:39.25 | 00:39.25 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 5L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/12/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.34 | 00:38.34 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Oxford | 650m | 00:38.90 | 00:38.90 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 17.5L | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | A1 | $270.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.67 | 00:29.67 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/5 | 08/11/2025 | - | OR | $365.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:27.90 | 00:27.90 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.25L | $10.00 |
| 5/5 | 20/10/2025 | - | OR3 | $450.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.53 | 00:29.53 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $13.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.84 | 00:28.84 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/5 | 22/09/2025 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Monmore | 630m | 00:38.29 | 00:38.29 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2L | $1.40 |
| 5/6 | 31/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.57 | 00:28.57 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 17.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/3 | 24/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.05 | 00:29.05 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 5.5L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.79 | 00:29.79 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 2.35L | $12.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:29.64 | 00:29.64 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 8.75L | $34.00 |
| 1/6 | 26/07/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.54 | 00:30.54 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:29.97 | 00:29.97 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 3.75L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/06/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:30.10 | 00:30.10 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $1.90 |
| 3/4 | 02/06/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Nottingham | 500m | 00:29.70 | 00:29.70 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.75L | $1.91 |
| 4/5 | 09/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.01 | 00:29.01 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 1.7L | $34.00 |
Stats
Comments
Won four of her last five, including a strong run at Hove two starts back when defeating Blackstone Opera. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Hove over 515m, beaten 8L at $1.60. Boasts an impressive overall record with 13 wins from 18 starts and is 4 from 5 at Towcester. Consistent performer who can feature with a return to best.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $11,000.00 | Hove | 515m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 8L | $1.60 |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:30.10 | 00:30.10 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 1L | $1.13 |
| 1/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 515m | 00:29.79 | 00:29.79 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 9.5L | $1.08 |
| 1/6 | 27/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $3,800.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.06 | 00:28.06 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.25L | $1.28 |
| 1/5 | 18/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.43 | 00:28.43 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 4.5L | $1.11 |
| 1/5 | 11/12/2025 | - | OR2 | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.25 | 00:28.25 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 10.25L | $1.15 |
| 1/5 | 04/12/2025 | - | OR | $450.00 | Newcastle | 480m | 00:28.36 | 00:28.36 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 14L | $1.13 |
| 1/6 | 09/11/2025 | - | OR | $565.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.03 | 00:29.03 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2.5L | $1.34 |
| 4/6 | 17/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $500.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.21 | 00:28.21 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 0.9L | $2.20 |
| 2/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $475.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.28 | 00:28.28 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:27.91 | 00:27.91 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.25L | $1.45 |
| 3/6 | 21/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.79 | 00:28.79 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.30 | 00:29.30 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 0.2L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.18 | 00:29.18 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 31/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.22 | 00:29.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.5L | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:27.86 | 00:27.86 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 6L | $1.40 |
| 4/6 | 16/08/2025 | - | OR3 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.48 | 00:28.48 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 4.75L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 03/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.93 | 00:28.93 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 7L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Has won two of his last four, including a strong all-the-way win at Dunstall Park over 480m three starts back by 1.5L at $3. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Dunstall Park over 480m, beaten 4.5L at $7 behind Droopys Aladdin. Proven at this distance with 6 wins from 12 attempts. Can feature with a return to best form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $13,500.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.20 | 00:28.20 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 28/03/2026 | - | OR1 | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.46 | 00:28.46 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/5 | 21/03/2026 | - | OR | $450.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.26 | 00:28.26 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3L | $2.45 |
| 5/5 | 02/11/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.49 | 00:29.49 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 3.95L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $375.00 | Hove | 500m | 00:29.32 | 00:29.32 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 1.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 12/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $800.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.01 | 00:28.01 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 16.25L | $5.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | OR1 | $585.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.88 | 00:28.88 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.40 |
| 4/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Doncaster | 483m | 00:29.44 | 00:29.44 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 7.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/08/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.22 | 00:28.22 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 7L | $1.60 |
| 2/5 | 02/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Monmore | 480m | 00:28.17 | 00:28.17 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 0.75L | $1.50 |
| 5/6 | 08/06/2025 | - | OR2 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.11 | 00:29.11 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 3.3L | $1.80 |
| 5/6 | 31/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.87 | 00:28.87 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.98 | 00:28.98 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.05 |
| 1/6 | 17/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:28.80 | 00:28.80 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.25L | $2.50 |
| 1/5 | 08/05/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Towcester | 500m | 00:29.34 | 00:29.34 | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.38 |
| 3/6 | 20/04/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:29.36 | 00:29.36 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2.1L | $1.83 |
| 1/6 | 13/04/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.76 | 00:28.76 | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 2L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 06/04/2025 | - | OR1 | $0.00 | Sheffield | 500m | 00:28.73 | 00:28.73 | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 5.75L | $1.75 |
| 4/5 | 28/02/2025 | - | ON1 | $0.00 | Tralee | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 3 |
| 2.8L | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
First-up after a 153-day break, last seen winning at Shelbourne Park over 526m. Has two wins and a placing from six starts, including a strong win two runs back over 503m. Consistent performer for trainer Pat Buckley. Can feature fresh if ready.
Last Starts 153 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 29/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 526m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| 4L | $7.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| - | $1.40 |
| 1/6 | 22/08/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 503m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $2.40 |
| 0/6 | 19/07/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Limerick | 550m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Stats
Comments
Consistent performer with three wins and five placings from 15 starts. Last start finished 4th of 6 at Dunstall Park over 480m on 11 Apr, beaten 7.05L at $4.40 behind Ballymac Dave. Won at Shelbourne Park four runs back over this trip. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 11/04/2026 | - | OR3 | $600.00 | Dunstall Park | 480m | 00:28.49 | 00:28.49 | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| 7.05L | $4.40 |
| 4/6 | 22/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| 7.7L | $6.00 |
| 5/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 08/11/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 25/10/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/10/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 10/10/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 04/10/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 26/09/2025 | - | A2 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/6 | 13/09/2025 | - | OR | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 306m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 06/09/2025 | - | S1 | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 306m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/08/2025 | - | A1 | $0.00 | Drumbo Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/08/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 480m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 2 |
| 8.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/6 | 25/07/2025 | - | A3 | $0.00 | Shelbourne Park | 525m | N/A | - | N/A | N/A | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |