Towcester Greyhound Racing Tips: Tuesday 5 May 2026
Towcester hosts a 12-race card on Tuesday 5 May, with the first race at 18:08. This Northamptonshire sand track is known for rewarding stayers, with a wide-open 500m circuit where middle and outside traps typically dominate.
Feature Race: 18:08, A4, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Trumpers Derek (N J Deas) - form: 52111
- Trap 2: Greencroft Jenga (S Rayner) - form: 14121
- Trap 3: Sonic Blitzen (S Rayner) - form: 53313
- Trap 4: Ballymac Mist (H Dimmock) - limited data available
- Trap 6: Givemethemoney (H Dimmock) - limited data available
NAP: Trumpers Derek, Trap 1. The 2-year-old has fired in three wins from his last four starts at Towcester, including victories at A4 and A5 grade over 500m. His form reads 52111 (most recent right), showing impressive consistency. Despite trap bias data slightly favouring wider traps at Towcester's 500m, Derek's recent form at this track and grade outweighs positional disadvantage. He showed early speed and led near the line in his last three wins.
Feature Race: 18:42, A3, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Romeo Big Shot (L Tuffin) - form: 61T15
- Trap 2: Salacres Machine (P Harnden) - form: 32222
- Trap 3: Salacres Nando (P Harnden) - form: 14343
- Trap 4: Gladys All Over (H Dimmock) - limited data available
- Trap 6: Be More Ruthless (H Dimmock) - limited data available
NAP: Salacres Machine, Trap 2. The 1-year-old shows the most polished form in this A3 field with four consecutive placings at grade, including two 2nd-place finishes. His form of 32222 demonstrates remarkable consistency. Machine has been second only narrowly in recent runs (nk, shd, 1 length), suggesting he is primed for a breakthrough at this level. Trap 2 suits his running style with rails-to-middle early pace before hitting the line hard in the final stages.
Feature Race: 19:49, A6, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Trapstylebashful (J Liles) - form: 45135
- Trap 2: Salacres Farage (P Harnden) - form: 21525
- Trap 3: Romeo Bravo (L Tuffin) - form: 642
- Trap 4: Salacres May (P Harnden) - limited data available
- Trap 5: Bellicus Breeze (A Welch) - limited data available
- Trap 6: Makeit Dj (F Gray) - limited data available
NAP: Salacres Farage, Trap 2. The 2-year-old recorded a recent win at A7 grade and has shown steady form at this level. His most recent run yielded 2nd place by just 1.5 lengths at A6, beaten by a narrow margin. Farage shows rails-to-middle early pace with consistent ability to lead early and maintain position through the first bend. At A6, he is well-placed against this field and his rails-draw experience gives him tactical advantage.
Feature Race: 20:24, A8, 500m
Runners:
- Trap 1: Ballymac Kenzie (P Philpott) - form: 32423
- Trap 2: Unknown Jive (D Porter) - form: 32251
- Trap 3: Greencroft Rita (S Rayner) - form: 44442
- Trap 4: Magical Cassie (D Jeans) - limited data available
- Trap 5: Grafton Aurora (H Dimmock) - limited data available
- Trap 6: Salacres Madame (P Harnden) - limited data available
NAP: Unknown Jive, Trap 2. The 4-year-old bitch has recorded a recent win at A8 and shows the most positive form trajectory in this lower-grade field. Her recent form of 32251 includes a 3rd, 2nd, and a winning result from her last five runs. Unknown Jive showed early pace and led into the first quarter before winning, and has proven ability at A8 grade at Towcester over 500m. Trap 2 suits her rails-based running style.
Meeting Overview
Tuesday's 12-race card spans grades from A3 through to lower grades, with all featured races at the standard 500m trip. The card should suit early-paced runners given Towcester's wide configuration, though individual trap history remains key. Forecast and reverse forecast markets offer value across a competitive card.
Punters' Note
Starting prices firm close to race time. For greyhound specialists, Betfair and Bet365 offer the best markets and odds movement. Forecast betting (picking 1st and 2nd in order) is popular at Towcester given consistent field sizes. Check SP 15 minutes before each race for the most accurate odds reflection.