Towcester Greyhound Tips – 21 May 2026
Towcester hosts twelve races on Thursday with first race at 14:36, finishing at 18:02. This Northamptonshire sand track is known for its stayers’ card, and the 500m trip dominates the feature races.
15:51 – Grade A3 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Faypoint Harlow | 1y B | A Kibble | 155 |
| 2 | In My Life | 2y B | M P Brown | 323 |
| 3 | Ardera Ville | 2y D | M P Brown | 521 |
| 4 | Salacres Wild | 3y D | P Harnden | No form |
| 5 | Swift Quill | 3y D | N J Deas | No form |
| 6 | Lucky Sevens | 4y D | R Baker | No form |
A competitive A3 heat with In My Life, trained by M P Brown, looking the standout. This two-year-old mare has posted three consecutive placings at Towcester in A3 company, finishing 3rd on 14 May, 2nd on 7 May, and 2nd on 23 April. Her form shows consistent middle-to-rails running from Trap 2, with early pace and the ability to challenge into the bend. She’s been consistently second best in strong fields and looks ready to break through. Last Race Toni in Trap 1 brings a recent A5 win but has shown inconsistency across grades. Ardera Ville (Trap 3) won his last A4 outing and brings a 2nd-place finish at this grade, but the recent run shows he struggled from Trap 4 when asked to step back up in grade.
NAP: In My Life, Trap 2. She ticks the boxes for form, track familiarity, and recent consistency at this grade.
16:09 – Grade A6 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sovereign Poppy | 3y B | J A Knape | 551 |
| 2 | Last Race Toni | 2y B | A Welch | 452 |
| 3 | Runlike Skippy | 1y D | P Swadden | 431 |
| 4 | Savana Moo | 4y B | A Welch | No form |
| 5 | Dreamin Dot | 4y B | C L Conley | No form |
| 6 | Blue Sensation | 4y D | P Dolby | No form |
The A6 presents an opportunity for Last Race Toni to bounce back after a disappointing outing on 15 May. This two-year-old bitch trained by A Welch has won at this grade and posted a 2nd-place finish at A5 standard on 28 April. She’s capable from Trap 2 when conditions suit. Runlike Skippy (Trap 3) is unexposed at A6 but brings back-to-back wins at A7 level in April and a recent 3rd-place finish here. Sovereign Poppy (Trap 1) won on 30 April from Trap 2 at A6 and has shown capability over five races here, though recent form is patchy.
Last Race Toni’s consistency and winning record at this grade makes her the choice, despite the recent hiccup. Watch for each-way value in forecast markets.
17:06 – Grade A2 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haverhill Lass | 3y B | A Kibble | 441 |
| 2 | Romantic Bingo | 1y B | R Baker | 123 |
| 3 | Bogger Pro | 2y D | A Welch | -143 |
| 4 | Adamant Finn | 1y D | P Swadden | No form |
| 5 | Glengar Dash | 1y B | M P Brown | No form |
This is the feature A2 race and trap bias data shows Trap 1 holds a 21 per cent win rate over the last 21 days on the 500m, joint-highest alongside Trap 6. Haverhill Lass sits in Trap 1 and brings an A4 victory on 26 April from Trap 4, showing she can mix at better grades. However, her last two runs show 4th-place finishes at OR level. Bogger Pro (Trap 3) is the more convincing form horse, with back-to-back A2 and A3 wins in late March and early April before a recent absence. He returned with an off-colour run on 9 May but carries proven A2 pedigree. Romantic Bingo in Trap 2 offers recent sparkle: the one-year-old bitch won at A3 level just six days ago (14 May) and brings three starts at A5 grade before that, all showing early pace and leading or challenging.
NAP: Bogger Pro, Trap 3. His A2 and A3 victories confirm he belongs at this level, and the recent absence likely explains the 9 May run. He suits the 500m and track conditions.
18:02 – Grade A4 500m
| Trap | Dog | Age | Trainer | Last 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ballycowen Lil | 3y B | P Swadden | 144 |
| 2 | Dealmaker | 4y D | S Rayner | 312 |
| 3 | Claim The Stars | 3y D | A Welch | 635 |
| 4 | Eagles Rest | 4y B | P Dolby | No form |
| 5 | Ballycleary Bono | 3y D | D Porter | No form |
| 6 | Hitthelids Paulo | 2y D | N J Deas | No form |
The closing A4 looks an intriguing battle between Dealmaker and Claim The Stars, both trained respectively by S Rayner and A Welch. Dealmaker (Trap 2) has posted two wins at A5 level in April and ran 3rd here at A4 on 7 May. His form shows he handles this grade and track. Claim The Stars (Trap 3) brings mixed form: a win on 25 March at A4 but troubled by crowding and a last-place finish on 6 May. Ballycowen Lil (Trap 1) won a 712m S3 (hurdle/staying) race on 14 May but appears to be stretching out; her 500m A4 form shows consecutive 4th and 5th finishes.
Dealmaker’s recent consistency and proven A4 capability make him the safest option from Trap 2.
Meeting Overview
The card spans A2 through A6 grades on 500m throughout, with one exception: Ballycowen Lil’s latest outing at 712m S3. This is a mid-week midweek meeting suitable for form punters and grade specialists. Trap 1 advantage at 500m (21 per cent win rate) should be noted across all races.
Punters’ Note
Starting prices firm up in the final 15 minutes before race time. Betfair and Bet365 offer the most liquidity for greyhound betting. Forecast markets (1st and 2nd in exact order) offer value on competitive A3 and A2 races; consider reverse forecast for each-way insurance. Check SP 10 minutes before your chosen race time.
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