The 2025 English Greyhound Derby Final takes place tonight at Towcester, where six elite greyhounds battle for £175,000 in the sport’s most prestigious race.
The £175,000 Star Sports/TRC English Greyhound Derby Final takes centre stage this Saturday evening, June 14, at Towcester Greyhound Stadium, capping off six weeks of elite racing action that began with 179 hopefuls and now sees just six greyhounds chasing glory.
Regarded as the most prestigious event in UK and Irish greyhound racing, the English Greyhound Derby is the sport’s crown jewel and a career-defining moment for greyhounds, trainers, and owners alike.
First held in 1927, the Derby is steeped in history, and this year’s edition promises to deliver another unforgettable chapter.
The final features a stellar line-up, headlined by Bockos Diamond, the reigning Irish Greyhound Derby champion and 11/10 favourite, and defending champion De Lahdedah, who bids to become just the fifth dog ever to retain the title - joining legends like Mick the Miller and Westmead Hawk.
Towcester will host a bumper 15-race card kicking off at 5:44pm, with the Derby Final set for 9:15pm.
If you are looking for a winner in the Greyhound Derby, then make sure you head over to the oddschecker app to check out our Greyhound expert Michael Smyth's tips - he is 37.45 points up in 2025.
Greyhound Derby Final Odds
| Greyhound | Odds | Implied Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Bockos Diamond | 5/4 | 44% |
| De Lahdedah | 9/2 | 18% |
| Cheap Sandwiches | 11/2 | 15% |
| Sole Mio | 15/2 | 12% |
| Droopys Plunge | 12/1 | 7.7% |
| Bombay Pat | 20/1 | 4.8% |
Who is favourite to win the Greyhound Derby at Towcester?
Cheap Sandwiches (Trap 5), trained by Graham Holland and owned by the Remember Them Syndicate is the favourite to win the Greyhound Derby at a best price of 5/4 with Sky Bet.
The standout name in greyhound racing, Bockos Diamond arrives at Towcester chasing history as he aims to become just the second greyhound ever to complete the Irish and English Derby double, following Toms The Best in the late 1990s.
The reigning Irish Derby champion has led the ante-post market since his Dublin triumph and delivered a sensational front-running performance in last week's semi-final. Despite some sluggish starts at Towcester, his explosive early pace from the outside box makes him a major threat to land greyhound racing's most coveted prize.
De Lahdedah (Trap 3), trained by Liam Dowling and owned by The Garsuns Syndicate is the second favourite at 9/2 with PricedUP.
Last year's Derby hero returns to Towcester as one of the most familiar and formidable runners in the field.
De Lahdedah is a master of the 500m circuit, known for his silky stride around the bends and strong-running finish.
Aiming to become just the fifth greyhound in history to win back-to-back English Derbys, he has proven he can win from the front or power through the pack.
Trap three poses challenges, especially with pace on either side, but his class and course record keep him firmly in the conversation.
Cheap Sandwiches (Trap 5) trained by Graham Holland and owned by the Bark Wahlberg Syndicate is third favourite at 11/2 with bet365.
A consistent and high-class performer from Graham Holland’s prolific kennel, Cheap Sandwiches arrives as an Irish Derby runner-up with serious claims.
He’s sharp from the boxes and excels through the middle phases of the race, clocking eye-catching splits to the third bend.
Although often overshadowed by kennelmate Bockos Diamond, he continues to deliver at the highest level and cannot be discounted.
With the right break, this strong-running contender could cause a stir in Saturday’s final.
