Towcester Greyhound Tips – Thursday, 18 June 2026
Towcester hosts a 12-race card from 14:36, with the Northamptonshire sand circuit renowned for its stayers’ programme and competitive mid-grade racing.
17:06 – Grade A2, 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salacres Lincoln | 2y D | P Harnden | 656 |
| 2 | Ballymac Shelly | 1y B | A Kibble | 224 |
| 3 | Bogger Pro | 2y D | A Welch | 53-1 |
| 4 | Adamant Finn | 1y D | P Swadden | No form |
| 5 | All Long | 4y B | A Kibble | No form |
| 6 | All About Rosie | 4y B | S Rayner | No form |
The feature A2 sees Ballymac Shelly in exceptional form. The 1-year-old bitch has posted 2-2-4 across her last three 500m starts at Towcester, with a headline second-place finish to an odds-on favourite on 11 June just six days ago. Form reads “2 (hd)”, denoting a head defeat, and her preceding run on 31 May shows a shadow second over 460m at Towcester, also against A1 grade. She releases well from the traps and runs mid-field before challenging hard in the final furlong. Trap 2 has won 18 per cent of races at this distance over the past 21 days, a solid mid-tier position. Salacres Lincoln (Trap 1) showed promise with an April win but recent form at A1 and OR grades reads 6-5-6, indicating a dip in class is warranted. Bogger Pro (Trap 3) offers each-way appeal given a 3-5 record and mid-field running style, though a narrow beat on 21 May (finishing third by 1 length) suggests he prefers stronger pace.
NAP: Ballymac Shelly, Trap 2. Back her in forecast and reverse-forecast markets given her proven nose at this grade and strong last-race credentials.
18:02 – Grade A3, 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maggie Bombastic | 3y B | M P Brown | 435 |
| 2 | Faypoint Harlow | 2y B | A Kibble | 154 |
| 3 | Letter Mac | 2y D | M Dartnall | 513 |
| 4 | Salacres Nando | 2y B | P Harnden | No form |
| 5 | Clona Bingo | 3y D | M P Brown | No form |
| 6 | Ballymac Andre | 3y D | A Kibble | No form |
The closing race features Faypoint Harlow, a 2-year-old filly trained by A Kibble who took a one-length victory at A4 level on 3 June at Towcester over 500m. Her form string “1” (that win) is preceded by four races at A3 and A4 grades, with two additional wins at A4 (8 May) and A3 (3 April at Oxford, a 450m outing). She releases well from Trap 1 (which holds a 21 per cent strike rate at 500m here) and consistently breaks fast and leads in the opening furlong before holding on. Letter Mac (Trap 3) presents pace with a win on 13 January and a recent run on 25 January showing mid-field effort. However, his form data ends in late January, making him unexposed at this grade over recent months. Maggie Bombastic (Trap 1) alternates Trap 1 starts but has recorded only a pair of third-place finishes from four recent Towcester runs, with 4th and 5th placings elsewhere suggesting she is better suited to lower grades.
NAP: Faypoint Harlow, Trap 1. Her recent A4 success, combined with Trap 1 bias and proven quick away speed, marks her as the value play. Look for forecast combinations with Letter Mac for each-way coverage.
17:24 – Grade A4, 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trumpers Derek | 2y D | N J Deas | 214 |
| 2 | Is This Wise | 2y D | M Dartnall | 615 |
| 3 | Romeo Time Out | 1y D | L Tuffin | 611 |
| 4 | Eagles Rest | 4y B | P Dolby | No form |
| 5 | Hitthelids Paulo | 2y D | N J Deas | No form |
| 6 | Lucky Sevens | 4y D | R Baker | No form |
Trumpers Derek (Trap 1) is a 2-year-old dog with outstanding consistency at A3 and A4 grade. His last five runs read 2-1-4-2-2, with the win on 7 June over this exact distance and grade. He breaks from rails, ran fast-away (SAw notation) on most recent starts, and bumped into the lead before holding on by half a length. Trap 1 is commanding at 21 per cent here and suits his release pattern. Romeo Time Out (Trap 3) has three wins from six recent 500m starts at Towcester, with victories on 2 June (A5) and 22 May (A6), showing upward form curve. However, his most recent 10 June run resulted in a last-place finish, a 6th by 5.75 lengths, which raises stamina questions at this sharp grade. Is This Wise (Trap 2) has limited recent 500m data, with five runs ending January 2026 all over 650m; form deterioration (6-1-5-4-2 in staying trips) and absence suggest he is not primed.
NAP: Trumpers Derek, Trap 1. Consistency, Trap 1 bias, and a recent narrow win on this exact grade and distance make him the standout.
16:28 – Grade A5, 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giant Killer | 4y B | M P Brown | 146 |
| 2 | Greencroft Jenga | 2y D | S Rayner | 444 |
| 3 | Fabulous Rosario | 1y B | L Tuffin | No form |
| 4 | Makeit Rufus | 2y D | F Gray | No form |
| 5 | Amka Jax | 2y D | D Jeans | No form |
| 6 | Toems Model | 1y B | A Welch | No form |
Giant Killer (Trap 1) is a 4-year-old bitch who won at A6 grade on 11 June and has shown returns to form with mid-field running from rails and late bursts. Her form reads 1-4 across those two most recent Towcester runs, the win by 2.5 lengths from Trap 1 a week and a half ago. Greencroft Jenga (Trap 2) has recorded one win in his past five races (24 April at A4), but recent efforts on 5, 22, 12, and 5 May all ended in 4th place, showing form regression. Limited available form for Fabulous Rosario, Makeit Rufus, Amka Jax, and Toems Model makes them speculative at this stage.
NAP: Giant Killer, Trap 1. Her recent A6 win and Trap 1 bias cement her appeal in what looks an open heat.
Punters’ note: Check starting prices from 30 minutes before each race on Betfair, Bet365, William Hill, or SkyBet. Forecast and reverse-forecast betting offers strong value in six-runner fields; focus on the leading lights from each race and pair them with consistent second-string runners. Greyhound odds firm late, so value diminishes as post time approaches.
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