Towcester Greyhound Tips | 20 June 2026

Towcester Greyhound Tips – 20 June 2026

Towcester hosts a 12-race card on Saturday afternoon, with the sand surface expected to play host to a stayers-focused programme typical of this Northamptonshire venue. First race at 14:18, final race at 17:55.

14:58 – Grade A5 500m

Flickering Belle looks the strongest pick in this A5 heat. The bitch has form at both A5 and A6 grades and arrives here in excellent recent shape, winning at A6 level on 14 June with a smart 1.5-length success. Her form string reads 12454, indicating consistent placing across recent outings. She ran at Trap 2 for that win, and whilst drawing Trap 1 today, Towcester’s 500m data shows Trap 1 carries a 21 per cent strike rate – the joint-best draw on the card. Flickering Belle’s rails preference suits Trap 1 perfectly, and P Swadden’s handling has sharpened the mare’s finishing kick noticeably. NAP: Flickering Belle, Trap 1.

This is a competitive A5 affair, so forecast and reverse forecast markets offer value given the unpredictable nature of the mid-grade contests.

15:18 – Grade A2 500m

Roanna Sharp commands respect here despite her recent 5th-place finish at this track on 7 June. The bitch’s pedigree in high-grade racing is clear: a win at A2 500m on 8 May, plus a course-and-distance second at Monmore (630m, OR level) just three weeks back on 14 May. That staying form, combined with C Condon’s polish, suggests Sharp is well suited to the 500m standard trip. Her form reads 23152 (most recent right), showing two wins in her last five outings. Trap 1 again offers statistical advantage at 21 per cent, and Sharp’s release-and-led pattern works perfectly from the inside draw. Romford’s 1-length win (29 May, OR 575m) shows she handles varied tracks and faster pace. NAP: Roanna Sharp, Trap 1.

Railwayclub Bob (Trap 2) is in excellent form with a recent A3 win and high-grade consistency, but Roanna Sharp’s blend of pace and staying ability makes her the stronger selection at A2.

15:38 – Grade A6 500m

Ivy Hill Maisy emerges as the standout pick. The bitch won here just 10 days ago (10 June, A7 500m) by three-quarters of a length, and her recent form string of 12145 shows three wins in five outings. Critically, Maisy has proven form at both A6 and A7, winning at the higher grade and placing consistently at her current level. Drawing Trap 3, she sits in a balanced middle position that exploits neither disadvantage nor trap bias – instead relying on pure racing merit. Trainer J Liles has sent her out fresh and sharp: her 3 June second at A7 was tight (1 length), and her A7 win came with a smooth sectional. The jump to A6 is natural progression. NAP: Ivy Hill Maisy, Trap 3.

Sovereign Poppy (Trap 1) won here at A6 on 21 May and remains a threat, but Maisy’s recent momentum and multiple wins across the relevant grades give her the edge.

16:38 – Grade A3 500m

Ballykilduff Gem is best served here, despite recent mixed form at A3. The bitch showed glimpses at 13 June (A3 500m, 3rd place) and her stable – C Condon – has consistently produced runners at this level. However, her longer-trip form (712m and 750m OR/S1 races, 29 May-24 May) has yielded only 3rd-place and 5th-place finishes, suggesting she lacks the sustained stamina for open-class or sprint grades. Back at the standard 500m A3 trip, on better ground and with a clean bill of health, she should improve. Form reads 35353, which is serviceable if uninspiring, but the move back to her ideal distance is significant. Trap 2 offers a 18 per cent strike rate – solid without being outstanding – but Ballykilduff Gem’s recent Trap 3 work suggests she races keenly off a middle draw. Limited data available on Java Joan and Ballymac Seomra. NAP: Ballykilduff Gem, Trap 2.

This is a tricky A3 heat; Skilled Prince (Trap 1) carries uncertainty with a recent 5th at A2 (13 June) and lacks consistent form, making Ballykilduff Gem’s known quantity more appealing despite her recent inconsistency.

Meeting Overview

Towcester’s 12-race Saturday card spans A1-A7 grades with the bulk of racing concentrated at A2-A6, the bread-and-butter grades for this sand track. No sprint or hurdle races feature on the card; instead, the emphasis is on 500m standard and longer-trip stamina tests, reflecting the venue’s profile as a stayers’ specialist. Trap 1 dominates the 500m statistics (21 per cent), making inside draws significantly advantaged today.

Punters’ Note

Best odds for Towcester’s Saturday card will firm up in the 30 minutes before each race. Betfair, Bet365, SkyBet, and William Hill all carry competitive greyhound markets. Forecast and reverse forecast betting are popular in greyhound racing and offer value in these mid-grade races where upsets are common. Check SP prices 15 minutes before your chosen race, and note that trap advantage can shift depending on weather and track condition updates.