National Greyhound Association
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Stan Pawloski
Sep 16, 2024
Greyhounds from three different kennels – GLS Arbor (Jacobs Racing), CET Shortie (Steve Sarras) and CET Littles (Imark) – posted early speed victories Friday afternoon in the first round of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island.
Heading into the Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18 second round, the three sprinters have accumulated 15 points to top the leader board.
The semi-finals are set for Sunday, Sept. 22, and the juvenile stake final is scheduled for Saturday matinee, Sept. 28.
Capsule looks at the first-round races follow:
GLS Arbor posted a box-to-wire 13-length victory in 30.09. Only Rock N Roll placed second while Gimme Shelter closed for third.
CET Shortie rocketed to an early lead and never looked back in winning by 10 lengths in 30.27. Under My Thumb and Coach Chinook rounded out the trifecta ticket.
CET Littles sprinted to the front early in romping to a 16-length victory in 30.04. CET Rydin Red finished second while Chng Gonna Come settled for third.
Points after the first-round follow:
GLS Arbor (Jacobs Racing), 15 points
CET Shortie (Steve Sarras), 15 points
CET Littles (Imark), 15 points
Only Rock N Roll (Steve Sarras), 10 points
Under My Thumb (Steve Sarras), 10 points
CET Rydin Red (Steve Sarras), 10 points
Gimme Shelter (Steve Sarras), 7 points
Coach Chinook (Patriot/Taplin), 7 points
Chnge Gonna Come (Steve Sarras), 7 points
CET Comet (Steve Sarras), 5 points
TS Vegas (Steve Sarras), 5 points
Coach Supreme (Patriot/Taplin), 5 points
TS Pittsburgh (Steve Sarras), 3 points
GLS Dexter (Jacobs Racing), 3 points
CET Fanny (Imark), 2 points
Paint It Black (Steve Sarras), 2 points
Coach Shalnomi (Patriot/Taplin), 1 point
CET Jenny (Imark), 1 point
Arroyo Taz (Code Red) was withdrawn after the first round.