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GRAHAM HOLLAND, the County Tipperary-based Englishman who has actually twice won Towcester's English Greyhound Derby, began his preparation for an attack on this year's Classic with a three-pronged raid on the Northamptonshire circuit on Sunday.

His kennel emerged with one winner in Slippery Brian (28.65 sec, fastest of the day) and two seconds in Gaytime Joachim and Swords Style, with the latter in particular capturing the eye on his very first look at the circuit.

Holland, who has yet to settle his complete Towcester raiding celebration, stated of last month's Tote Gold Cup finalist: "He definitely flew out [3.75 sec sectional] and I think if anything he caught the hare motorist out.

"He was three lengths clear going into the bend but came out of it second as he moved off towards the hare. He ran all right after that behind the winner [Kevin Hutton's Rebel Alaska] and it was great to provide all an appearance round.

"I'm happy that Towcester have actually brought the new traps in. I've flagged that as an issue for several years now and it's good to see that things are being put right there by the new management at the track.

"I was likewise pleased to see Towcester keep the competitors this year under Mike Davis. I'm not persuaded that the new circuit built at Dunstall Park is best for the Derby. You require an appropriate test and a track where early speed isn't everything."

Having won back-to-back crowns with Romeo Magico in 2022 and Gaytime Nemo in 2023, Holland was once again well represented in in 2015's final won by Patrick Janssens' Droopys Plunge, with his 2024 Irish Derby hero Bockos Diamond finishing 2nd, subsequent 2025 Shelbourne champion Cheap Sandwiches running 4th and Bombay Pat also reaching the decider.

The latter is presently recuperating from a major injury which required an operation and plate placed, however Holland explained himself as "hopeful" that his two Shelbourne superstars might yet make a return for another fracture at the English crown.

"They've both had issues, but we're working away at home and I'm happy with how they're going," he stated. "I couldn't state for particular today that they'll be coming over however if things continue to advance then we've got a chance.

"Bombay Pat was lucky to be alive after his injury, however he's doing well after the operation and we'll most likely attempt him with a couple of bitches when the time's right."

travelled over with Holland's better half Nicky and the team will once again be lodging at the kennels of Kent-based trainer Jamie Kingsley for their Classic project.

Holland, who was at home supervising his kennel's weekend runners in Ireland which included a hat-trick of winners in the second round of Limerick's prestigious Kirby memorial, stated: "Nicky travelled over on her own with the dogs and all went well in regards to the journey and settling in at Jamie's base.

"When it comes to the Kirby, the team ran well and we've some nice pets in there. With regards to the Derby, if we're fortunate adequate to get any through to the last at Limerick then there's no chance they 'd be heading over.

"The Kirby is a hard competitors and only ends up a couple of weeks before the Derby starts. These are young pet dogs so you do not desire to over do it with them."

The start of the Star Sports & Orchestrate Greyhound Derby is now simply one month away, with the first-round action set to be run over 3 consecutive nights, starting on Thursday, April 30, and runs through to the last on Saturday, June 6.