Towcester Greyhound Tips | 13 June 2026

Towcester Greyhound Tips – Saturday, 13 June 2026

Towcester returns with a 12-race card on sand, kicking off at 14:18, with the last race at 17:55. Known for its stayers’ focus, this Northamptonshire venue produces consistent form, and today’s feature races at 500m offer genuine opportunities for punters willing to dig into the trap data.

14:38 – Grade A4 500m

Romeo Shadow, in trap 3, arrives here with a mixed recent record but backed by two wins in his last five starts. His 23 May victory over A5 company at Towcester from trap 4 shows he can handle the grade, and he took an A6 win on 1 May from trap 3 with a quick break and early lead. However, his form since has been patchy: 5th on 9 May and 5th again on 3 June both from this distance. That said, form comments suggest mid-to-rails running style, and he’s shown he can find the line when conditions suit.

Flitwick Trigger, trap 4, offers sharper recent evidence. His 7 June third at this track and grade came with a mid-pace run and showed he’s competitive. A win from trap 5 on 9 May over A4 demonstrates capability, though he’s yet to find consistency at this level. The A3 run on 30 May ended sixth, suggesting he struggles against stronger opposition.

NAP: Flitwick Trigger, Trap 4. His 7 June form is the freshest in the field, and trap 4 sits neutral at Towcester 500m (15% win rate over 21 days). The mid-pace running style suits the distance, and he’s proven he can win from this trap at this grade.

Look for forecast value if Romeo Shadow firms in the market – a recent form reversal could spring a surprise.

15:18 – Grade A6 500m

Sovereign Poppy, trap 2, stands out here with two wins in five runs and excellent recent form. Her 21 May victory over A6 company shows she belongs at this grade, and her 5 June third was a solid run against tougher horses. Form comments highlight a rails-based runner with quick away ability, which suits Towcester’s inside-trap advantage. Trap 2 holds an 18% strike rate here, but Poppy’s pedigree and consistency make her the standout.

Policia, in trap 1, has been campaigned mostly over 270m sprint distances recently (last three runs), so her suitability at 500m is uncertain. Her last 500m start came on 17 April (over a month ago) when she finished second. Trap 1 shows a strong 21% win rate at Towcester 500m, but her recent pattern suggests she’s been stepped down in trip, which raises questions about her stamina readiness today.

Silverhill Hank, trap 3, shows mixed form: a 17 April staying win (S2, 712m) proves he can run the trip when conditions suit, but recent 500m form has been consistently fourth or fifth. His last win came when running middle, not from trap 3.

NAP: Sovereign Poppy, Trap 2. Two wins in five starts, recent third at A6 level, and a rails-running style that suits the inside draw. Towcester’s 18% strike rate from trap 2 over 500m is respectable, and her form trajectory is ascending.

16:18 – Grade A7 500m

This is a lower-grade affair, and form consistency is hard to pin down. Unlikely Tom, trap 4, posted a winning run over B5 company on 22 May at 460m, but that’s a different distance and grade. His recent 500m efforts at A6 and A7 have yielded fourth place, with form comments suggesting he’s forced into trouble runs (fcd-ck notation). Mid-trap running doesn’t suit Towcester’s inside-heavy profile at 500m (trap 4 only 15% win rate).

Boswellion, trap 2, has shown more consistent form: a third on 7 June over A6 at this distance with a mid-to-rails style, and a 30 May second in trap 3 suggests she’s holding form. Trap 2’s 18% strike rate is in her favour, and she’s seen 500m racing regularly in recent weeks.

Zebedee Paphos, trap 1, has struggled with recent form: four of his last five runs at A7 and A6 have ended fourth or fifth. His 7 June run included a slow break, and he’s been crowded multiple times. Trap 1’s 21% rate is helpful, but the form pattern is downward.

NAP: Boswellion, Trap 2. Recent third at A6 500m, consistent recent racing, and trap 2’s solid 18% strike rate at this distance. Form comments suggest a middle-to-rails runner in touch, which should suit a 500m trip.

17:36 – Grade A3 500m

This is the afternoon’s feature, and Trumpers Derek, trap 1, commands attention. His 7 June win from trap 1 over A4 by half a length is the freshest, most impressive form on the card. He’s been campaigned almost exclusively from trap 1 at Towcester, and the data supports him: three runs from this trap at this distance across A4 grades show two second-place finishes and one win. Trap 1 holds a commanding 21% strike rate at Towcester 500m, and his release-from-middle running style is ideal for the inside draw. The step up to A3 is genuine, but his form curve is upward.

Railwayclub Bob, trap 2, ran second in A3 company on 30 May from trap 1, showing he can compete at grade. His 20 May win over A4 at trap 2 (by 5.75 lengths) was impressive, and he’s shown an ability to lead from the break. However, his one-run-back form saw him finished fourth at A4 in May, suggesting inconsistency. Trap 2’s 18% rate is respectable but not ideal.

Ballykilduff Gem, trap 3, has been run over much longer distances in recent weeks (S1 and OR races at 712m and 750m), making a return to 500m questionable. Her one recent 500m run, on 9 May at A2, ended third, but she’s better suited to staying ground based on her pattern.

NAP: Trumpers Derek, Trap 1. Fresh win on 7 June at this track and distance, trap 1 advantage at Towcester (21% strike rate), and consistently competitive form from this draw. The A3 step up is a risk, but his upward trajectory and history from trap 1 make him the standout pick.

Meeting Overview

Today’s card spans grades A3 through A7 across all 12 races, with all feature races pitched at 500m. This is a mixed-quality afternoon, with the 17:36 feature offering the most depth. No sprint or staying races are listed, so pace and trap draw will dominate; punters should pay close attention to Towcester’s inside-bias data (traps 1 and 6 both at 21% strike rate) when assessing wider fields.

Punters’ Note

Check Starting Price movements 30 minutes before race time on Betfair, Bet365, or SkyBet, all of which offer competitive greyhound pricing. Forecast and reverse forecast markets are worth exploring at A3 level and below, where odds can represent value; with six-runner fields standard, each-way is rarely viable. The 17:36 feature should attract tighter odds, so early-market reading will be crucial.