GREYHOUND DERBY 2026: Round Two, Friday – LIVE BLOG

The second round of the 2026 Greyhound Derby at Towcester Racecourse has officially arrived. At Star Sports, we’re bringing you comprehensive, real-time coverage of one of the biggest events in greyhound racing.

Stay tuned to our live blog, where we’ll deliver up-to-the-minute updates and behind-the-scenes insights direct from the track. Our coverage includes exclusive social media highlights, giving you a front-row seat to all the action as it unfolds.

We’re also bringing you exclusive interviews with trainers and owners, hosted by Emily Wallis, offering expert analysis and reactions throughout the event.

Whether you’re following the Greyhound Derby live, looking for expert commentary, or keeping up with the latest from Towcester, Star Sports has you covered.

Don’t miss a moment of the 2026 Star Sports Greyhound Derby – follow our live updates now.

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💬 “A good night!”@Emilywalliss caught up with Liam Dowling after Ballymac Stud’s win in heat 7!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ @Emilywalliss is joined by Mike Burton, trainer of Droopys Aladdin!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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💬 “We’ve owned dogs for 20 years – this is probably the best one…”

Billy McMahon, part-owner of Rebel Alaska!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🙌 After Epic Ace equalled the track record, @Emilywalliss spoke to Billy Dunne, kennelhand to John Kennedy Jnr!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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Epic Ace has equalled a track record – 28.37! 👏#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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Proper Heiress 28.42 🚀#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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👏 Mike Davis, owner of Proper Heiress, on victory in the first heat of the night!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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⭕️ On course at the Greyhound Derby…@KaanHughes and @MartinChapman12 are here for the first night of the #GreyhoundDerby2026 second round at @TowcesterRaces!

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🗣️ Ahead of the first heat, @Emilywalliss caught up with Peter Harnden, who has three runners: Salacres Lucia, Salacres Amara and Salacres Lock Up!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ @Emilywalliss chats to Daniel Wallis, who talks about Proper Heiress tonight and Strike It Skye on Saturday!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️Tom Heilbron has two runners on the card – Droopys Bookem and Bombay Hawk – and joined @Emilywalliss to discuss them before racing!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ @Emilywalliss is now joined by @SusanEHennessy, who has four dogs on the card this evening!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ Before racing at Towcester, @Emilywalliss has caught up with Billy Dunne, kennelhand to John Kennedy, who trains Epic Ace!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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