Both the greyhound racing and the horse racing industries have been left reeling at the news that one of the biggest and most iconic venues in their respective sports has closed for business – and there is no knowing when, or even if, it will be reopening. Towcester Racecourse hosted the Greyhound Derby earlier this year and is considered by many to be the premier greyhound racing venue in the country. It is also much beloved of horse racing fans, and was the venue at which Tony McCoy rode … [Read more...]
Clares Rocket Could Be Set For Comeback To the Track
Last year’s Greyhound Derby finalist Clares Rocket could be set to come out of retirement in 2018, with the most prestigious race in the sport at Towcester the most likely target for the dog during the next 12 months. Clares Rocket has not been seen on the track since the quarter-final of the 2017 Irish Derby, where he finished second behind Good News. Unfortunately, a wrist injury prevented Graham Holland’s runner from racing in the semi-final of the competition at Shelbourne Park, which was … [Read more...]
2017 English Greyhound Derby
Following the closure of long-time host Wimbledon Stadium, the English Greyhound derby will this year move to it's new home, Towcester. 2017 will be the first year in over three decades that this elite competition has been staged somewhere other than Wimbledon, and while there is some sadness surrounding the end of this particular era, we can also look with optimism towards what are sure to be exciting times ahead at Towcester Greyhound Stadium. Here is all you need to know about this year's … [Read more...]