Live racing, great food and unforgettable events in Northamptonshire. Proud home of the English Greyhound Derby. Greyhound news and updates: @TowcesterOffice
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Weβre missing the buzz of the Derby already π what a fantastic 6 weeks we had!
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The weather may not have shown up for us but what a lovely sight seeing the grandstand full!
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The Derby Final is officially underway with Faryl Smith kicking things off with the national anthem π
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We might be a little too excited for the Derby Final this weekendβ¦
#greyhoundderby2026 #greyhoundracing
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A veterinary surgeon checks every greyhound before and after each race to make sure theyβre happy and healthy πΎ
See how expert care is provided at the track in the video below ‡οΈ
π½οΈ @TowcesterRaces
#GreyhoundCommitment | #GreyhoundRacing
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SATURDAY 6TH JUNE | 5:10PM | WE GO LIVE FOR THE @StarSports_Bet ENGLISH GREYHOUND FINAL!
Big Races, Big Crowds and BIG BETS!
Join us at @TowcesterRaces or on our livestream linked below!
youtube.com/live/AqIeUahtThY
It's going to be a historic night.
#greyhoundracing #livestream
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π Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby FAQ's
Everything you need to know for the Final on Saturday 6th Juneπ
πͺ Gates open: 15:00
π΅ Live acoustic act from 15:00 and the National Anthem live too
π First race: 17:18
π Derby Final: 21:18
π Last race: ~22:14
π DJ Chris Gray in Bar 4000 from 22:30 until 00:00
π Getting here: Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse! Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10, book via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765
π³ Cash or card? We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote
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πΊ Watching at home? Racing Post are broadcasting live on YouTube, Facebook and X! The Derby Final race is also live on Sky Sports (TV)
π The Epsom Derby is also live on our screens inside the venue so you won't miss any of the Double Derby Day action
πΉ Barking Mad Betting are streaming live from Towcester on YouTube
πΊ TRP Racing are also streaming in smaller betting shops
π Food: Street food and pizza in Bar 4000 plus bar snacks all night
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ΏοΈ Where do I park?
Free on-site parking is available for all guests, with priority spaces for hospitality and accessible visitors. Staff will be on hand to guide you to your designated area.
General Admission guests please use the rear Heathencote entrance on Shutlanger Road, NN12 7LD.
Hospitality guests please use the front entrance on London Road, NN12 6LB.
If arriving on foot, please use the London Road front gate entrance, NN12 6LB.
π§ Not received your tickets? Check your junk folder first! If still nothing, get in touch at events@towcester-racecourse.co.uk
ποΈ GA tickets still available on the door, card only. Book online for a speedy check-in π towcester-racecourse.co.uk
See you there πΎπ #GreyhoundDerby #TowcesterRacecourse #StarSportsDerby
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π¨ ITβS THE DERBY FINAL WEEK π¨
Our prize draw is now closed!
We had hundreds of entries and weβve contacted our lucky winner π if you didnβt win, donβt panic.
Tickets to the English Greyhound Derby Final this Saturday are still on sale.
book.towcester-racecourse.coβ¦
Itβll be one of the biggest nights in greyhound racing. Weβll see you there. ππΎ
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π¨ We're LIVE at @TowcesterRaces for the #GreyhoundDerby2026 final lunch and draw! β
starsportsbet.co.uk/greyhounβ¦
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π PRIZE DRAW π
Want to win the ultimate Derby Final weekend?
Two nights at Whittlebury Park Hotel & Spa
Two tickets to the Final
Breakfast
Leisure club access
Transfers and Β£100 to spend on the night
A prize worth over Β£600!
Enter before 12pm Tuesday 2nd June π
derby26.co.uk/prize
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π Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby FAQ
Everything you need to know for the Semi Finals π
πͺ Doors open: 16:30
π First race: 18:20
π Last race: 21:54
π Getting here: Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off all journeys to and from the racecourse this weekend! Use code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10, book via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765. Parking also available on site!
π³ Cash or card? We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote
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πΊ Watching at home? Racing Post are broadcasting live on YouTube, Facebook and X! Derby Semi Finals also live on Sky Sports (TV)
πΉ Barking Mad Betting are streaming the Semi Final live from Towcester on YouTube πΊ TRP Racing are also streaming in smaller betting shops
π Food: Street food and pizza in Bar 4000 plus bar snacks all night
π§ Not received your tickets? Check your junk folder first! If still nothing, get in touch at events@towcester-racecourse.co.uk
ποΈ GA tickets still available on the door, card only. Book online for a speedy check-in π towcester-racecourse.co.uk
See you there πΎπ
#greyhoundderby2026
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The countdown is on once again for the next round of the 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby.
Join us this Saturday 30th May for the Semi-Final, as the 12 remaining competitors battle it out for a place in next weekend's Final. Plus, five more knockout competition semi-finals on the card!
And if that's not already the perfect night out, PSG v Arsenal in the Champions League Final is live in Bar4000 before racing even starts.
All the action, a free drink and Β£2 tote bet for just Β£20, U16s free!βοΈπ»β½οΈπΎ
Get your tickets at: shorturl.at/bNIQ7
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π¨ Weekly reminder π¨
A range of owner and licence holder benefits continue throughout the 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby.
Registration for owners with greyhounds running this weekend will close at 12pm on Friday 29th May.
Check out our post below for links and full info π
The 2026 Star Sports Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby kicks off this Friday 1st Mayπ₯³
Complimentary Derby benefits are available for owners, syndicates and licence holders throughout the competition. See the replies below for your relevant registration linkπ
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π¨ We're now LIVE for the semi-final draw of #GreyhoundDerby2026 from @TowcesterRaces!
starsportsbet.co.uk/greyhounβ¦
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Congratulations to Epic Ace, trained by John Kennedy and owned by Mr J E Kennedy on winning Quarter Final 1 of the @Starsports_bet English Greyhound Derby!
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SATURDAY 23RD MAY | 6:45 PM | WE GO LIVE FOR THE ENGLISH GREYHOUND DERBY QUARTER FINALS
Join the party on YouTube or come and watch the Quarter Finals at Towcester Racecourse with 10% off General Admission Tickets using Code: BMBDERBY
See You There! #GreyhoundRacing #livestreaming
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ποΈ Win FOUR #GreyhoundDerby2026 semi-final tickets!
Simply guess the fastest winning time in the quarter-finals of the Greyhound Derby at @TowcesterRaces!
Click the link below to enter your guess β
starsportsbet.co.uk/wintickeβ¦
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Star Sports & Orchestrate English Greyhound Derby FAQ's.
Everything you need to know for the Quarter Finals π
πͺ Doors open: 16:30
π First race: 18:20
π Last race: 21:54
π Travel: Not running a shuttle service this year so please plan your journey in advance. Parking on site!
Zoom Taxis are offering 10% off to and from the racecourse using code TOWCESTERRACECOURSE10, book via the app at zoomtaxis.co.uk/app or call 01327 765765
π³ Cash or card?
We are a card only venue, however cash can be used with the Tote βοΈ It's going to be a warm one this weekend so don't forget your sunscreen!
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πΊ Watching at home?
Racing Post are broadcasting live on YouTube, Facebook and X! Derby races at QF, SF & Final also live on Sky Sports (TV)
π Food: Street food and pizza in Bar 4000 plus bar snacks all night
π½οΈ Hospitality guests: If you are joining us in the Empress Restaurant please ensure you are seated by 17:45
π§ Not received your tickets? Check your junk folder first! If still nothing, get in touch at events@towcester-racecourse.co.uk
ποΈ Tickets still available on the door for general admission, card only. Book online in advance for a speedy check-in π towcester-racecourse.co.uk
See you there πΎπ
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