Towcester Racecourse Track Records

Towcester, Northamptonshire, England · United Kingdom

Towcester's 500-metre circuit hosts the English Greyhound Derby, and its outright track record was claimed by one of the great Derby performances of the modern era when Barntick Bear lowered the mark during the 2024 championship season.

Current track records

Distance	Time	Greyhound	Date
500m	28.44	Barntick Bear — Track record, lowered from De Lahdedah's 28.58 set in the 2024 English Derby final.	October 2024

Record history

500m — 28.58 by De Lahdedah (2024): Set in the 2024 English Greyhound Derby final — stood only briefly before Barntick Bear's assault.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Towcester track record?

Barntick Bear holds Towcester's 500-metre track record with 28.44, set in October 2024, lowering De Lahdedah's 28.58 from that year's English Derby final.

What race is run at Towcester?

Towcester hosts the English Greyhound Derby, the sport's most famous race, over 500 metres each summer.