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FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN NO ENTRY TO THE RACECOURSE. Race 1

Trap 1 Waterford Select Stakes runner-up and one of Ireland’s best, great draw Trap 2 Essex Vase runner-up, classy and versatile sort flanked by speed here Trap 3 Returning champion, unbeaten in four starts at Towcester Trap 4 Possesses a big engine, impressive winner last week but this is tougher Trap 5 Maiden Derby semi-finalist, taking a significant jump up in class for this Trap 6 Has improved markedly since the turn of the year, versatile performer

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 1 - Native Maestro Race 2

Trap 1 Youngest in the field and still learning, slow start proved costly last week Trap 2 Northamptonshire Sprint runner-up, early lead is imperative to chances Trap 3 Finished ahead of T4 and T6 last week, lightly-raced and scopey sort Trap 4 Puppy Derby semi-finalist here in December, little mileage on the clock Trap 5 Eyecatcher on his last two appearances here, huge back-straight pace Trap 6 champion, should benefit from switch back to T6

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 5 - Magical Silas (M) Race 3

Trap 1 Will be doing his best work from halfway, up in class from last week Trap 2 Gold Cup and finalist, classy sort likely to step up from trials Trap 3 Demolition job on UK debut, has failed to trouble the judge since Trap 4 Very little mileage on the clock for his age, has a touch of class about him Trap 5 Moved well in a trial here last week, open to plenty of improvement Trap 6 Talented performer for powerful connections, takes a very wide course

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 2 - Boyelsportsbingo Race 4

Trap 1 Produce Stakes finalist, very rough ride last week, better drawn here Trap 2 Superstar returning from a lengthy lay-off, great to see her back in action Trap 3 Two from two at Romford, an interesting runner dropping back in trip Trap 4 Catch-me-if-you-can tactics likely to be employed, smart early speed Trap 5 Maiden Derby semi-finalist last year, will need to be alert at lids-rise Trap 6 Sensational winner two weeks ago, can bounce back to winning ways

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 6 - Not Too Late (W) Race 5

Trap 1 Experienced performer, rough ride at Monmore on Saturday night Trap 2 Contests favouritism for the upcoming Derby, a joy to watch in full flight Trap 3 Versatile Yarmouth raider chasing a hat-trick over course and distance Trap 4 Collared close home last week, has the speed to zip clear once again Trap 5 Derby finalist last year, only his best will do here flanked by early pace Trap 6 Puppy Derby finalist here in December, struggling for consistency

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 4 - Hilight Arkle (M) Race 6

Trap 1 Has been showing fair speed in recent weeks at Romford, good draw Trap 2 Shared the track with some of the best in Ireland, 29.68 smart first look Trap 3 Experienced performer, and Monmore Gold Cup champion Trap 4 Bounced back in sensational style last week, a danger to all if trapping Trap 5 Arrives in good form, but lack of a look is a big concern Trap 6 No stranger to success around here, drawn to perfection in the stripes

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 6 - Drumcrow Brent (W) Race 7

Trap 1 Versatile performer, struck gold on first two Towcester appearances Trap 2 Showed a great attitude last week over two bends, can boss the inside Trap 3 Smart acceleration, chances will rest on run to the first bend, must lead Trap 4 Would much prefer a draw closer to the fence, looking to cutting loose Trap 5 Blew away the cobwebs in fine style at Monmore on Saturday Trap 6 Will be staying on when others have cried enough, scopey sort

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 5 - Ballyboss Baz (W) Race 8

Trap 1 Bred to stay, useful draw to work from on Towcester debut Trap 2 Had no answer to a sensational winner last week, pleasing start to career Trap 3 Blessed with big early pace, leading at the first bend is essential Trap 4 Puppy Derby champion in December, can bounce back to winning ways Trap 5 Hails from a shrewd kennel, helpful draw but is jumping up in class Trap 6 Draw is far from ideal, but went about his work nicely last week

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 4 - Surprising Race 9

Trap 1 Monmore Puppy Derby semi-finalist, sure to improve on latest trial Trap 2 One of the top locals over two bends, will need to be on his toes to figure Trap 3 British Bred Midlands Sprint Trophy winner, chased home T5 last time Trap 4 Very exciting type but the lack of a look is a concern, interesting runner Trap 5 Bronze medal in Northamptonshire Sprint, remains one of the best Trap 6 Has hit the ground running since kennel switched to Towcester

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 5 - Shrewd Call (M) Race 10

Trap 1 Surprisingly still a maiden since crossing the Irish Sea, powerful sort Trap 2 Scopey type but must boss the inside, hails from an in-form kennel Trap 3 Brilliant heat winner two weeks ago, plenty of experience around here Trap 4 Showed a tremendous attitude last week, capable but very tricky draw Trap 5 Popped up at a big price last week, kept good company in Ireland Trap 6 Impressive winner in both heat and semi-final, hard to oppose in stripes

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 6 - Thorn Falcon (W) KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 1 Amazing Wink Owner: Mr Ivor Lacey Trainer: Richard Rees, Hove

Incredibly, this powerful son of Cable Bay is still a maiden despite lining up in a second Category One final on just his seventh UK start.

Joined the Richard Rees kennel after showcasing his ability in Ireland known as Droopys Hamish, reached the 2020 Irish final at Cork for handler John Linehan. Finished runner-up to Signet Ace in the £10,000 Ladbrokes Winter Derby at Monmore after a number of strong-running performances over the 480m trip.

Better suited to the stiff 500m at Towcester, will be flying home off the last bend. KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 2 Tommys Ranger Owner: Mr Manuel Garcia Trainer: Lee Field, Monmore

Finalist with the least amount of experience, but ability was clear very early on following a batch of smart qualification trials over the 500m trip here.

Member of a smart litter bred by Esther O’Brien in Limerick and certainly open to plenty of improvement.

This son of 2017 Irish Derby champion Good News is blessed with lively early pace and almost belied huge odds in his semi-final after leading at the first bend.

Kennel have enjoyed a bright start to 2021 and this very young pup looks set for an exciting career on the track. KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 3 Brynhall Respect Owners: Bryn Hall Racing Trainer: Gary Griffiths

This well-bred son of Angel of the North champion Jaytee China is a litter brother to talented stayer Blue Tick George and previously raced under the name Droopys Respect for trainer Derek Law before switching kennels.

Scorched the sand when winning his heat in a slick 29.48sec and ran well in defeat behind Buttsys Blackie in his semi-final last week.

Began his career in graded company at Henlow and already has six wins to his name after just 13 UK starts.

Wigan-based handler Gary Griffiths has enjoyed plenty of success here at Towcester since switching from Belle Vue and this February 2018 whelp is one of two finalists for kennels attached to the track. KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 4 Diamond Lisa Owners: Mr Mark Humphrey, Mr Craig Person, Mr Christopher Bloor and Mr Raymond Bourne Trainer: Paul Young, Romford

Began his racing career in Cork before switching to Paul Young and has kept top-class company in the UK since - in particular over 480m at Monmore in February when lining up in the Ladbrokes Puppy Derby.

Shed his maiden tag at the fifth time of asking with a gutsy and game performance in his semi-final when picking up Tommys Ranger on the line.

Showed great determination to overcome early crowding in his heat to qualify and is another lightly-raced type lining up destined for a bright future.

Dam was a lightly-raced bitch in Cork, while Scolari Me Daddy has established himself as one of the top sires having produced champions such as 2018 Gymcrack winner Brinkleys Poet. KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 5 Buttsys Blackie Owners: Mrs Allison Kelly-Pilgrim and Mr Ivan Pilgrim Trainer: Allison Kelly-Pilgrim, Crayford

Shared the track with some of the very best in Ireland while trained by Gerry Holian, recorded 28.68sec in February over 525yds at Shelbourne when beating 2020 Derby runner-up Ballydoyle Valor.

Stayed on well to qualify from his first-round heat on UK debut and first outing for new connections, followed up with a dominant display from the front at a big price in his semi-final last week.

Fastest of the three semi-final winners land is well-suited to this stiff four-bend trip here at Towcester.

Litter brother to Coral finalist Killeacle Gus, out of a lightly raced daughter of Shaneboy Lee and by 2013 Sunderland champion Pinpoint Maxi.

Marginally the quickest on the clock of all six finalists. KAB Maiden Derby Finalists

Trap 6 Thorn Falcon (W) Owner: Mr Mark Harrison Trainer: Patrick Janssens, Towcester

The likely favourite for champion trainer Patrick Janssens and is the only unbeaten runner in the final following wins in both heat and semi-final.

Cruised to a slick 29.47sec success in the first round when making all the running, was equally impressive when coming from just off the speed to land his semi-final seven days ago. Made just one appearance in Ireland under the name Ordinary Joesoap at Enniscorthy, where he demolished rivals by 11 lengths in a first-round heat of the Future Champion & Michael Fortune Memorial Stake.

Sire was a Towcester Greyhound Derby champion - Dorotas Wildcat in 2013 - while dam raced to a moderate level in Ireland.

A precocious and versatile talent, one of many stars in the Janssens kennel. Race 11

Trap 1 On recent evidence will be suited to this step up in distance Trap 2 Has been threatening to poke her head in front, good opportunity here Trap 3 Talented local open to plenty of improvement, interesting runner Trap 4 Will be looking to assert early on, if he stays will prove a handful Trap 5 Some expensive defeats in similar company, draw far from ideal Trap 6 One of the best drawn runners of the night, yet to see the best of him

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 2 - Troy Suzieeq Race 12

Trap 1 Opened his account in fine style on Sunday night, an exciting youngster Trap 2 Maiden Derby semi-finalist, represents the Champion Trainer, respected Trap 3 Impressive winner here in April, but has been expensive to follow since Trap 4 Has struggled for a clear run in two UK starts, chance to shine tonight Trap 5 Shaped with promise on debut, open to plenty of improvement Trap 6 Ran riot when last sighted, similar effort is required to compete here

Clarky’s Choice: Trap 4 - Warzone Tom Reserves Reserves Sponsor