WVGOBA Juvenile kicks off at Wheeling

Three young sprinters posted easy first round victories in the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stake Friday afternoon, Sept. 11, at Wheeling Island.

            Topping the leaderboard with 15 points each after the first round are RS’sToomuchjuice (Lester Raines Kennel), GLS Marlyn (Jacobs Racing Kennel) and Cannon Fire (Steve Sarras Kennel).

            The second round is set for Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 16, with the semifinals during the Sunday matinee card on Sept. 20. The championship final will be held on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 26.

            Capsule looks at the first-round races follow:

            RS’sToomuchjuice rushed to an early lead and never looked back in romping to victory by 9 ½ lengths in 30.18. CET Psycho Suzi was second followed by Arroyo Outlaw.

            GLS Marlyn broke sharp, powered to the lead and was never seriously challenged in winning by 2 ½ lengths in 30.10. Cooper N Kings was second, and Lunchroom Hottie rounded out the trifecta ticket.

            Cannon Fire posted a box-to-wire 2-length victory in 30.16. Mystic Samisue took second while Oldheartofmine was third.

            Points after the first-round follow (greyhound, kennel, points):

            RS’sToomuchjuice (Lester Raines), 15 points

            GLY Marlyn (Jacobs Racing), 15 points

            Cannon Fire (Steve Sarras), 15 points

            CET Psycho Suzi (Imark), 10 points

            Mystic Samisue (Steve Sarras), 10 points

            Cooper N Kings (Steve Sarras), 10 points

            Arroyo Outlaw (Code Red), 7 points

            Oldheartofmine (Steve Sarras), 7 points

            Lunchroom Hottie (Steve Sarras), 7 points

            Pursuit Spirits (Steve Sarras), 5 points

            TS Presley (Steve Sarras), 5 points

            Lux Row (Steve Sarras), 5 points

            CET Dream Big (Imark), 3 points

            Drake Maye (Steve Sarras), 3 points

            Chocolate Puddin (Steve Sarras), 3 points

            CET Clyde (Imark), 2 points

            Woodford Reserve (Steve Sarras), 2 points

            James Cook (Steve Sarras), 2 points

            CET Don’t Panic (Imark), 1 point

            GLS Hi Dolly (Jacobs Racing), 1 point

            TS Harper (Steve Sarras), scratched.