GREYHOUND DERBY 2026: Round One, Friday – LIVE BLOG

The wait is over – 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 quickfire double in the last two heats for Liam Dowling, with Ballymac Duffle setting a new track record in the final race of the night!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ @guypearce05 with Ballymac Stud, winner of heat 13!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ Trainer of Epic Ace, John Kennedy, speaks to @Emilywalliss!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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👏 Another win for Patrick Janssens, with Slick Sentinel picking up the W in heat 11!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🙌 Miriam Young is having a good night – @Emilywalliss caught up with her again after Droopys Alldeway won heat 10!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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😁 “I loved that!”@Emilywalliss catches up with Peter Harnden, trainer of Salacres Lock Up, who is the winner of heat nine!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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💬 “Really proud of him!”@Emilywalliss caught up with Miriam Young after Gav Nificent won heat eight!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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👑 On parade for heat eight, the return of Bockos Diamond!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ Mike Burton, the winning trainer of Carrick Scholsey, catches up with @Emilywalliss!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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⛅️ The sun is setting on the first night of the Derby, but there’s still plenty more to come!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ @Emilywalliss caught up with Nicky Holland in the winner’s enclosure after Swords Style’s triumph, with word on Bockos Diamond!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ Trainer Patrick Janssens on Slick Skylark’s win!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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✌️ Two out of two for Pat Buckley – here’s @Emmabuckley2009 after Singalong Polly’s win in heat four!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🙌 Jackie Rees with Texas Jack, winner of heat three on the first night of the Derby!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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👏 An impressive performance from Glengar Kane – @Emilywalliss is joined by Emma Buckley!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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⭕️ On course at the Greyhound Derby…@KaanHughes and @MartinChapman12 are here for the first night of this year’s #GreyhoundDerby2026 at @TowcesterRaces!

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🥇 The winner of our first heat is Priceless Romeo – @Emilywalliss is joined by Tommy McLoughin, kennelhand for Paul Hennessy!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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💬 “She’s in good form…”

Gary Whittingdon on his only runner tonight, Teddie!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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💬 “You’re looking forward to it…I’m not!”

Pat Buckley joined @Emilywalliss to discuss tonight’s clash between Glengar Silent and Ballinabola Joe!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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🗣️ Before racing, @Emilywalliss has caught up with Craig Morris, who has Not So Steady, Flashing Fender and Bossman Buddy running tonight! #GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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⭐️ The calm before the storm…

Stay tuned throughout the evening for interviews and updates from @Emilywalliss!#GreyhoundDerby2026 @TowcesterRaces

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