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The battle for Iowa racing

by Steve Sigafoose

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Mixing humanity with economics, the Iowa Greyhound Association made its presentation to the Council Bluffs Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, Jan. 24, as part of its ongoing battle with Harrah’s to keep greyhound racing alive at Bluffs Run.

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Skechers sends protesters running

Skechers sends protesters running

by Vera Rasnake

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Sunday January 29, greyhound enthusiasists and shoppers alike were treated to a slice of freedom at the Skechers store in Estero FL.

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Support Skechers

Support Skechers

Fri, Jan 27, 2012

Greyhound racing leaders are urging industry members and supporters to continue stepping up for Skechers as it battles a Grey2K-driven protest over a Skechers TV spot that features racing greyhounds.

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United Greyhound Racing Announces the Greyhounds for Skechers Photo Contest

Tue, Jan 24, 2012

In conjunction with Super Bowl XLVI, United Greyhound Racing today announced a “2012 Greyhounds for Skechers” photo contest.

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Auction raises funds for FGA

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

A total of $43,660 was raised for the Florida Greyhound Association in an Internet auction over the weekend, sponsored by GlobalGreyhounds.

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Skechers ad

Wed, Jan 18, 2012

Greyhounds in a Super Bowl ad?

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Dennis Clough Live on BigJackPotBetting.com

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

This Thursday January 12, Hall of Fame Announcer and Wonderland legend, Dennis Clough, joins Randy Birch for a closer look at the American Greyhound Derby. The Derby is returning this spring and is being run at Mardi Gras/Hollywood Greyhound Track.

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Final Standings released

Thu, Jan 12, 2012

The final Sire and Dam Standings for 2011 have been released by the NGA and Greyhound Review, and are viewable under the News and Reports Section in the right column of this website.

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All-Americans

by Kelly Clark

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

In an effort to make sure all worthy greyhounds are considered in the nominating process, AGTOA wants people to respond to the posts on Global and American Greyhound with whom they think should be nominated for All-America status in 2011.

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Auction upcoming

Thu, Jan 05, 2012

An auction, with all proceeds going to the Florida Greyhound Association, will be held Jan. 14-15. Details will be posted soon on GlobalGreyhounds.

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It's Kate in 2011 N. America win race

Wed, Jan 04, 2012

Rams Kizzy Kate, Tucson Greyhound Park's latest model of a durable sprinter, is the 2011 North American win champion, with 50 victories for the year.

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Win a greyhound

Win a greyhound

by Kelly Clark

Wed, Jan 04, 2012

Where can you get a chance to win a greyhound for $10???

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Commentary: AMF Ex President, WW's Dog Gone deserve All-America consideration

by Stan Pawloski

Tue, Jan 03, 2012

It’s been well-documented that Wheeling Island management made a business decision in 2011 to pocket all simulcast funds in their own coffers. The move left one of the most competitive racetracks in the country without a stakes program.

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Auction trio in finals

Wed, Dec 21, 2011

Both auction pups from the Spring 2011 NGA Meet--featured in a short article in this section on Monday (see below)--have qualified for the finals of the $20,000 Dick Andrew Juvenile at Palm Beach.

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Trial date moved

Mon, Dec 19, 2011

Federal trial date for Harry Marshall Rae, originally scheduled for Dec. 19, has been moved to Jan. 23, 2012, in U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, in Charleston.

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Spring Meet pups shine at PBKC

Mon, Dec 19, 2011

The two leading point-getters in the Dick Andrews Futurity at Palm Beach are scheduled to meet in a semi-final race on Monday.

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Tali tallies again

Mon, Dec 19, 2011

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Ann Bollens named Adoption Person of Year

Mon, Dec 19, 2011

Florida adoption volunteer Ann Bollens, recently retired president of the Greyhound Pets of America Emerald Coast chapter (GPAEC), has been named the 2011 Greyhound Adoption Person of the Year by the American Greyhound Council (AGC).

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Aspen springs up at Wheeling

Thu, Dec 15, 2011

She's back! And this time, she's moved her act to a new track--and a new distance.

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WGP re-birth?

Mon, Dec 12, 2011

A group of business and racing industry interests is trying to bring racing back to Wichita.

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Equine stats for November

Tue, Dec 06, 2011

Here are some interesting horse-racing statistics from last month, as recently carried in the Daily Racing Form.

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