Towcester Greyhound Tips | 16 June 2026

Towcester Greyhound Tips – Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Towcester Racecourse stages a 12-race card across its sand surface on Tuesday evening, with the first race at 18:08 and the meeting concluding at 21:16. This Northamptonshire venue is known for its stayers card, and tonight’s feature races span the full range of distances from explosive sprint work to stamina tests.

18:08 – Grade D2 270m

This opener is a sprint contest at D2 level, and trap bias data shows Trap 1 has dominated recent form with a 27% win rate over the last 60 days on this distance. Makeit Smasher, trained by F Gray, lines up from Trap 1 and brings genuine credentials. The form string reads 65312 (reading most recent last), which masks a critical run: on 16 May, Makeit Smasher won from Trap 1 at this same grade and distance, leading from the break and holding on by a length. That win came at 2.25 odds and shows he has the pace for sprint racing. A subsequent third place on 26 May suggests he remains competitive. The most recent outing on 2 June shows a sixth, but that race featured a slow away and crowding into the first bend, neither of which should trouble him from Trap 1 tonight. NAP: Makeit Smasher, Trap 1. Look for early-race odds around 3.00 and consider a forecast pairing with Salacres Jojo, who won at this grade just over a week ago.

18:26 – Grade B2 460m

The second feature moves to 460m, where trap bias shifts markedly: Trap 3 shows the strongest win rate at 24% over the last three weeks, while Trap 1 drops to just 6%. Outlaw Gun, trained by D Jeans, merits close attention from Trap 2. His form reads 24241 and shows genuine progression at this grade. On 29 May, he won from Trap 2 at B2 460m by 1¾ lengths, leading from the middle and holding on despite pressure. His most recent run on 5 June, also from Trap 2, shows a fourth place but with a 12.00 odds price suggesting he may have been caught in traffic – the comments note he led into the second bend before being forced to check at the third and fourth. NAP: Outlaw Gun, Trap 2. At B2 level with a winning record at this exact distance and track, he offers value in the forecast market.

18:42 – Grade B2 460m

Another B2 contest at 460m features Maglass Rambler, trained by R Jones, from Trap 2. His form reads 12251, with a very recent win on 9 June from this same grade and distance, taking the race by 1¼ lengths from the middle-rails position, hitting the front at the third bend and holding strongly. Prior to that, on 22 May, he finished second at this level also from Trap 2, with the comments noting rails-to-middle movement and staying on well. Consistency at this grade from his preferred trap position makes him a standout. Trap 2 also rates at 22% win rate for 460m racing, supporting the claim. NAP: Maglass Rambler, Trap 2. His winning form at this exact grade, distance, and track is the strongest evidence on the card.

20:41 – Grade A5 500m

The evening’s feature is a significant step up in class to A5 500m. Trap 1 shows a 21% win rate here, shared with Trap 6, and Graigues Downey, trained by A D Scott, presents the most consistent profile from Trap 3. His form reads 65323 (most recent last), and while that shows a recent third place on 9 June from Trap 3 at this exact grade and distance, the context is important: he finished just a neck down, clued into the challenger from the third-quarter and holding on well despite crowding at the first bend. Prior to that, on 2 June, he took third at D2 270m from Trap 3, showing he can run well from this trap position across distances. The 23 May second place at D2 from Trap 2 (by half a length) shows his credentials, though this is a drop-back in class that suits. NAP: Graigues Downey, Trap 3. At A5 level, his record of placings over the last three weeks is among the most reliable on tonight’s card. Trap 3 carries a 18% strike rate, making it a balanced option here, and his recent near-miss at this exact fixture suggests he is sharp.

Meeting Overview

Tonight’s card mixes grades from D2 (sprints) through to A5 (500m), offering variety for both sprinters and stayers. The early races lean towards pace-focused runners, while the feature at 20:41 demands stamina and tactical nous. No hurdle races feature on this card.

Punters’ Note

Starting prices will firm up in the 30 minutes before each race. Bet365, Betfair, William Hill, and SkyBet all offer competitive odds on Towcester greyhound racing and strong forecast markets. Forecast betting (1st and 2nd in order) is particularly popular for 6-runner fields like tonight’s sprints, and reverse forecasts offer value if you are unsure of the running order.