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Home of the English Greyhound Derby. Experience the thrill of the track @TowcesterRaces like never before. Racing every Tues, Weds, Thurs, Fri and Sun.
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Thank you to
@oismurphy
and
@FOBRacing
for attending tonight’s racing, it was a pleasure having you both for the Semi Finals of the
#GreyhoudDerby2021
😁
#TowcesterRacecourse
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New year, new Towcester Racecourse
And guess what? The dogs are back! Under new management, Towcester Racecourse is set to be THE entertainment hub for Northamptonshire!
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World Cup 2022 Winner..
Brazil 🇧🇷
2136
France 🇫🇷
1046
England 🏴
2662
Other? Tell Us Who ⬇️
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A HUGE thank you to
@NorthantsPolice
and our security team last night 👏
Not a single disruption all evening.
While everyone has the right to protest peacefully, unlawful, reckless and dangerous disruption is never acceptable.
Outstanding work.
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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STATEMENT |
Following failed attempts by Animal Rising to disrupt racing, we have issued the below statement.
Their very existence is dependent on widespread media coverage secured via reckless actions. On Saturday, they achieved zero.
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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ON THIS DAY 🗓️
3⃣8⃣ years ago... 😳
📆 Thursday, May 30, 1985
📌 Wembley Stadium
🏆 The Eric Morecambe Sunshine Stakes 🏆
🐾 710m
HOW did Scurlogue Champ get up from there 😲
One of the greatest greyhounds to ever grace our sport 👏
@StarSports_Bet
|
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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THE CHAMP AT HOME 😃
We think
#GreyhoundDerby2022
winner Romeo Magico quite enjoys his latest prize.. 🏆
📌 County Tipperary 🇮🇪
📸
@RiversideKenne
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••Breaking News••
@IanFortune
will be commenting on Saturday Evening 🙌
#GreyhoundDerby2023
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LAUTARO UPDATE ⤵️
Patched up and in a few weeks he'll be fully recovered ready for life on the sofa ♥️
A wonderful greyhound - we'll miss him on the track!
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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A MESSAGE TO RACEGOERS 🗣️
Following today's meeting with Animal Rising, Towcester Racecourse MD Kevin Boothby has issued the following message to all racegoers attending Saturday's
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby.
Read it in full ⬇️
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FORCED TO WATCH 🔎
Seanie - aka Keeper Lit - loves nothing more than coming to the dogs 😊
He's retired from racing now, and lives with
@CasualGent2
in Oxfordshire.
Unfortunately, that means he can't take to the track. But he's still as keen as ever ❤️
#RetiredNotRescued
🐾
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⭐️ 67 friends purchase a greyhound in memory of their late friend
🐾 Enters the world's most prestigious race
😲 Reaches the final
👏 Contests the lead & bravely finishes third
Thanks for making everyone feel part of your journey!
🎵 There's only one Mickey Barrett🎵
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It’s Happening!!!
Puppy Match Race - 10k Winner 🙌
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END OF THE ROAD ☹️
Steve, aka Goldies Perryman, has bowed out of the
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby.
We loved following his campaign. And thank you
@OBMRacing
for being such fantastic advocates for the sport.
Greyhound racing - get involved ❤️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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GO ON STEVE LAD
@OBMRacing
begin their Derby campaign tonight with Goldies Perryman.
He runs out of Trap Three at 9.04pm.
Wishing the team every success. Your work on social media is excellent.
And we haven't used an emoji this time in recognition of your support.
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ATTENTION SCHOOLS❗️
Would you like your pupils to learn more about greyhound racing❓
We're delivering assemblies ahead of the
@StarSports_Bet
Greyhound Derby 😊
🐾 Meet a retired greyhound
📺 Watch a race yourself
🤩 Join us trackside
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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A short message from
@oismurphy
ahead of this evening's and tomorrow's Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby 2nd Round heats.
@StarSports_Bet
@GreyhoundBoard
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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THERE'S ONLY ONE WINNER 🏆
And tonight it was greyhound racing ❤️
Thank you to EVERYONE who makes this sport built on integrity, competence, honesty and care so special 👏
📸
@Fortitude_Comms
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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DERBY REWIND ⏪
The greatest - Westmead Hawk 😍
🏆 2005
🏆 2006
Will we ever see the like again❓ A greyhound forever immortalised into our sport's history books.
Check his first Derby triumph at Wimbledon 1⃣8⃣ years ago ⬇️
📹
@RPGreyhounds
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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The dates for the 2021 English Greyhound Derby have been brought forward to avoid a clash with the F1.
We are grateful to
@GreyhoundBoard
for their flexibility.
New dates are:
1st Round 4 /5 June
2nd Round 11/12 June
3rd Round 19 June
Quarters 26 June
Semis 3 July
Final 10 July
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STATEMENT |
Peaceful protest is a critical aspect of any democracy.
But under no circumstances will unlawful, potentially dangerous, actions be tolerated in the coming days at Towcester Racecourse.
Read our statement ⬇️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Greyhound racing has absolutely every reason to stand up for itself under present-day regulation 🐾
This morning, we kept
@PabloThePup1
busy in the Towcester and surrounding communities sharing our story 🐾
More coming soon... 👀
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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STATEMENT |
Towcester Racecourse can confirm two kennelling times will be operated through the forthcoming English Greyhound Derby.
This process has been implemented to assist trainers & minimise the length of time dogs are kennelled.
Full statement 👇
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🏆 Thorn Falcon is our 2021 English Greyhound Derby Champion 👏🏼
⭐️ Congratulations to:
Owner : Two Dragons and A Lion
Trainer: Patrick Janssens
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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In the interests of safety we have made the decision to abandon tonight’s meeting.
Temperatures have dropped significantly with a wind chill of -4. Small areas around the hare rail are starting to crisp up.
The welfare of the greyhounds is paramount and no risks will be taken
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3rd bend tonight, why we called the meeting off, unsafe and welfare reasons.
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We are delighted to announce that owners will be allowed back in from 12th April.
Covid restrictions will remain in place with government guidelines followed.
Details will be emailed out to our owners and trainers early next week with full instructions on the process.
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CHAMP IS BACK 🏆
Defending champion Romeo Magico begins his 2023 campaign TOMORROW 🙌
He lines up in Heat 2⃣ in search of going back-to-back like these four did 👇
🏆 Mick The Miller ('29, '30)
🏆 Patricias Hope ('72, '73)
🏆 Rapid Ranger ('00, '01)
🏆 Westmead Hawk ('05, '06)
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THE DORANDO MARATHON 🏆
Ohhhh she is SO good 😍
SPACE JET wins for a SECOND year running 🚀
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Star Sports have very kindly provided a memento supplied by
@Burridgetrophy
for every Heat winner of the 2021 Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby.
Best of luck to all runners!
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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Never tell us this sport is dying...
We are PACKED tonight 🙌
So wonderful to see the animal-based sports community uniting 👊
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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🚨Greyhound Derby 2024 Draw 🚨
Thursday 1-10 heats
Friday 11-20 heats
Saturday 21-31 heats
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See what
@GaryWiltshire16
has to say about this Saturday afternoon's card featuring the TRC Health + Hygiene Blue Riband Final.
Make sure you sign up to to watch him on Saturday!
Subscribe for just £5.00 at for all 14 races!
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Congratulations to Aayamza Royale who broke the 942m Track Record clocking 58:15 !!!
A proud moment for Emily and Team Wallis :-)
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@oismurphy
is happy to hear the recent news about two stadiums, Oxford and Mildenhall reopening 🙌🏼
We are delighted to share the news that two Greyhound Tracks are reopening thanks to Promoter Kevin Boothby.
🏟 Oxford
🏟 Mildenhall
Why not catch up with the story from Kevin Boothby himself, on the latest Zoom interview 👇
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Preparations in full swing to provide some cover for owners during inclement weather .... like today!!!!
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THE DRAW ⤵️
The draw for the 2023
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby is CONFIRMED ⤵️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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The trophy has landed for tonight's Final of the 2021 Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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Makeitkingkaiden & Undulation Both Ok After Taking A Fall In The RPGTV Puppy Final… Great News…
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The draw for the Final of the 2021 Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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Twas the night before the Derby.. 💭
Heroes will be made,
Legends will be born,
Dreams will be shattered,
A champion will be crowned.
Sleep well, greyhound racing fans. Tomorrow, it gets serious 👊
Heat 1⃣ - 6.35pm. DON'T be late❗️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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We are delighted to share the news that two Greyhound Tracks are reopening thanks to Promoter Kevin Boothby.
🏟 Oxford
🏟 Mildenhall
Why not catch up with the story from Kevin Boothby himself, on the latest Zoom interview 👇
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£50,000 BONUS on offer if the winner of the 2021 English Greyhound Derby goes on to win the 2021 Irish Greyhound Derby!
Huge thanks to
@BenStarSports
of
@StarSports_Bet
for the continued support.
#GreyhoundDerby2021
⚡ | £50,000 GREYHOUND DERBY BONUS
🔥 NEWSFLASH: Star Sports announce £50,000 bonus for a greyhound that wins:
🏴 Star Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby
🇮🇪 Irish Greyhound Derby
#GreyhoundDerby2021
@TowcesterRaces
@shelbournepark
⬇️ DETAILS ⬇️
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Signet Goofy wins the Blue Riband
Well done John Mullins - Lee Calcutt & Chris Waters…..
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FINAL NOTE 🗒️
This gorgeous retired greyhound is TellHerSomething 💕
She's seven, and after meeting hundreds of racegoers tonight took some time out to watch a race on the grass by the paddock exit.
Let's do it all again next Saturday, shall we 😊
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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And winner of the waggiest tail before racing award goes to....
UNDULATION 🐾
He knows what he's here to do ♥️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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In the last day, we've again been reminded of the power of self-publication and how quickly unfiltered misinformation can spread.
We will forever combat these lies and stand up for greyhound racing.
Here's a video of how greyhounds spend life before they take to the track 👇
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A message for tonight's
@RiversideKenne
runner Kameko from the main man
@oismurphy
himself ahead of tonight's
@StarSports_Bet
and TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby
#GreyhoundDerby2021
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🐕As a show of gratitude, we would like to offer all owners to watch their greyhound race in one of our VIP boxes with a guest, to enjoy a complimentary cold buffet every Sunday.🐕
Please pre-book before 10am on Sunday by emailing june.boothby
@towcester
-racecourse.co.uk.
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Sign up to watch all the heats of the TRC Health + Hygiene Blue Riband live on Towcester TV this Saturday for just £5.00!
Simply click on and follow the instructions!
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🐕As a show of gratitude, we would like to offer all owners a complimentary cold buffet every Sunday, in one of our VIP boxes with a guest, while they watch their greyhound race.🐕
Please pre-book before 10am on Sunday by emailing june.boothby
@towcester
-racecourse.co.uk.
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Romeo Command Track Record This Afternoon Flying 28.64 👏
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TITLE DEFENCE 🐾
Hero of 2022, what awaits in 2023 👀
Romeo Magico has LANDED in Towcester ahead of his bid to become the FIFTH greyhound ever to defend the Derby crown 🪄
He runs in Heat 2⃣ at 6.50pm from Trap Three ⚪️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Congratulations to Bockos Jon Jo and
@Patrick25719056
on a new track record of 15.64 for 270m in Heat 2 of the TRC Health & Hygiene Northamptonshire Sprint
#TrackRecord
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Advanced programmes for the First Round of the Star Sports/TRC Events & Leisure English Greyhound Derby on Thursday 3rd June, Friday 4th June and Saturday 5th June
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All video footage and photography captured of protestors caught within the grounds of Towcester Racecourse will remain in our possession and shared with the police and the GBGB.
With no headlines, there is no Animal Rising.
A BIG win for the future of ALL animal-based sports ✅
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Everyone @ Towcester would like to send their condolences to Pat Curtin’s family at this sad time. RIP Pat Curtin 🥲
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UNCONDITIONAL ❤️
A champion on track 🏆
Totally adored off it 😊
Romeo Magico is now two from two this year 🤩
See you next week 👋
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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IN PICTURES 📸
There's no denying Maree Champion was UP for that one. He looked a picture coming out of the paddock 🐾
Well, he was 🔥
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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The draw for the 1st Round Heats of the
@TeamMatchbook
Maiden Derby has been made. The heats will be run on Sunday 10th April live on
@SISLtd
and
@tv_sporty
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Unfortunately today's afternoon meeting live on
@SISLtd
has been abandoned due to adverse weather conditions.
The welfare of the greyhounds and the safety of our trainers & staff are paramount.
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STAR PERFORMER ⭐️
There was only ever going to be one winner of our Star Performer category tonight 🤩
Romeo Magico 🪄
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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RETIRED NOT RESCUED 🐾
Did you know❓
Before ANY greyhound takes to the track, a £400 bond is created to assist with homing costs should a dog not have a pre-arranged home already.
Our retired greyhound volunteers are doing a SUPER job tonight 👏
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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SEMI FINAL DRAW ⤵️
Here are your TWO confirmed
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby Semi Finals.
🗓️ Saturday, June 24
🎟️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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We put the below claim to the test at 11.35pm on Saturday once racing had ended.
The result will be of no surprise to the overwhelming majority.
However if you have a complaint please email info
@towcester
-racecourse.co.uk with details & supporting evidence.
#StandUp4Racing
🐾
@LizBeighton
@AnimalRising
@talkSPORT
I live near towcester racecourse
@TowcesterRaces
and they keep dogs nearby and you can hear them cry at night. There's so many of them kept in confinement. Animals should be here with us not for us.
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We are delighted to support our friends over in 🇮🇪 by sponsoring the 1025 marathon race at the Winter Festival in
@shelbournepark
on Saturday night.
All races will be shown live on
@RPGreyhounds
and we wish everyone involved on Saturday a successful evening.
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NATIONAL GREYHOUND DAY ❤️
It's
#NationalGreyhoundDay
🐾
So we're sharing three things we know greyhounds LOVE:
🤩 Racing
💤 Sleeping
👋 Going racing when they retire...
Share your best greyhound pictures and videos with us ⬇️
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Refunds will be issued this week to ALL Towcester TV subscribers who paid for Saturday’s abandoned meeting.
Wednesday’s afternoon meeting will now be streamed FREE OF CHARGE via Towcester TV.
To view the heats simply sign up to Towcester TV and then log in on Wednesday.
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Kilara Lion the 2021 TRC Health + Hygiene Blue Riband winner
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‼️ BREAKING NEWS ‼️
⏱A NEW TRACK RECORD has been set by Priceless Jet, trainer Paul Hennessy.
#TowcesterRacecourse
#GreyhoundRacing
#newrecord
#GreyhoundDerby2021
#BackonTrack
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Advanced programme for Saturday 23rd January featuring the Heats of the Category 1 🏆 TRC Health + Hygiene Blue Riband
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Friday morning's Paul Coyte Breakfast show on Talksport 2 will have a preview of the Final of the 2021 English Greyhound Derby at 7.30am with Kiaran O’Brien.
@coytey
@oismurphy
@StarSports_Bet
@SISLtd
@talkSPORT2
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Unconditional love ❤️
The welfare of all greyhounds associated to Towcester Racecourse is our foremost priority.
🐾 We'd like to wish all four-legged superstars participating in this year's
#GreyhoundDerby2022
a safe, fun, and enjoyable campaign.
📸
@Fortitude_Comms
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@StarSports_Bet
IT'S....
GAYTIME NEMO 🐾
Your 2023
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby Champion 🏆
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Round 3
Heat 4
🥇Droopys Doughnut
🥈Superfast Gordon
🥉Beatties Sparkle
28.93
#Greyhoundderby2024
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... 🥁
It's time... 🤩
The 2023
@StarSports_Bet
English Greyhound Derby is here 🙌
Heat 1⃣ - 6.35pm. Let's get ready to rumble 🐾
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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⭐️Star Sports & TRC English Greyhound Derby⭐️
Heat 6
🥇 Lautaro ✈️ ✈️✈️
🥈 Ballymore Border
🥉 Amaze Me Seb
Trained by Patrick Janssens
Owned by Mr E.J Herbert, Mr P.J Janssens, Mr J.S Porter
Congratulations to all connections!
Winning Time - New Track Record ⭐️28.84⭐️
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THE PRIZE 🏆
This is what our six finalists are racing for on Saturday night ⤵️
One of UK sport's iconic trophies with a history dating back to the 1920s ⭐
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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And the award for the happiest dog before kennelling goes to... 🥁
Signet Goofy 🐾
The waggiest of waggy tails 😄
Unbeaten in Rounds One, Two, Three and FOUR in last year's Derby, before missing out in the semi finals 😭
One better this year 🤞
#GreyhoundDerby2023
🏆
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Why not support Retired Greyhounds here at Towcester Racecourse - you even get a badge!
Thanks to
@cmichael94
👏🏼
#RetiredGreyhounds
#Support
#donate
#thankyou
#RetiredNotRescued
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