Towcester in Talks for a tV Repeat TOWCESTER has actually validated an interest in staging the TV Trophy during this year's Derby after the distinguished marathon competition was a significant omission from the 2026 GBGB open-race calendar. Talks are currently ongoing in between the Northamptonshire place and the GBGB to host the eight-bend competition across the second and third rounds of the Classic, with the objective of still running the conventional Dorando Marathon race on Derby last night. GBGB's business director Mark Moisley stated: "We are not in a position to make any statement regarding this year's TV Trophy but we are enthusiastic that the offer can be reached by the end of the week." Predominantly a nomadic competition because its very first staging in 1958, the TV Trophy was held at Wimbledon for nine successive years in between 1997 and 2005 before again moving from track to track. Champion stayer Mongys Wild broke the 942m performance history at Towcester in in 2015's final and his handler Mark Wallis stressed the competition's value as he stated: "It would be really bad for the sport if an occasion as huge as the TV Trophy stopped working to happen this year. "It does not matter when it takes place as long as it does. It's a competition soaked in history." On the protecting champ, who was last sighted winning the Ladbrokes Golden Jacket at Monmore last month, Wallis added: "He's really well and banging down the kennel door at home desperate for a run. "I'll look to give him a trial someplace soon." Want leading greyhound betting suggestions and the current greyhound racing news? Make sure you have a look at Racing Post Greyhounds for more Commercial notification: This short article contains affiliate links. Offers are handpicked and originated from operators our specialists have first-hand experience of.