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< Back A ROSY PICTURE FOR DERBY LANE Sep 8, 2020 Things came up roses for Derby Lane on Kentucky Derby day. The West Florida greyhound track enjoyed the best parimutuel handle on its product in more than two years this past Saturday, when fans watched Authentic upset heavy favorite Tiz the Law via simulcast to give trainer Bob Baffert a record-tying sixth Kentucky Derby win at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. A total of $428,605 was wagered on Derby Lane’s 15-race matinee program with a meet-high 2,443 patrons in attendance. The handle represented a 19.51-percent increase from the previous Kentucky Derby day of $358,636 on May 4, 2019. It was Derby Lane’s best handle since the matinee performance on May 5, 2018, which also featured the Kentucky Derby simulcast. On that afternoon, patrons wagered $480,955 on the Derby Lane product in front of a crowd of 5,109. Derby Lane’s attendance for its Saturday matinee was 48.2 percent lower than the 2019 Kentucky Derby day total of 4,713, but that was expected with the safety precautions taken because of the coronavirus pandemic. Track security staff constantly toured the facility to ensure patrons wore masks. In the Derby Club, every other dining table was made available to ensure a six-foot distance. Derby Lane also opened up more parimutuel wagering stations. Some tellers wore festive Kentucky Derby shirts, and fans came attired with their personal Run for the Roses hats. On the track, Abernathy kennel stood out with four victories as eight of the 14 operations recorded at least one win. Abernathy kennel began Labor Day in a three-way tie for second place in the competitive Derby Lane win standings with Capabal and Nova, each with 98. Three-time kennel champion Everett Racing forged to the top of the group at 99 following a four-win performance on Saturday evening, capping a 12-win week. Reigning kennel champ Lester Raines is in fifth place with 95. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING KENNEL, WIN LEADER RACES TIGHT Stan Pawloski Aug 12, 2020 As the second half of the abbreviated 2020 racing season kicks in gear at Wheeling Island, there is a logjam atop the track’s kennel standings and win leaders. The racetrack reopened June 5 after a 12-week shutdown ordered by the state due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It is believed to be the longest the racetrack has been shut down since the flood of 1996 when the operation was closed from mid-January until March 1. Through Sunday, Aug. 9 races, the top four kennels from 2019 once again occupy the top four spots in the standings this year although in a different order. Lester Raines holds the top spot with 205 victories on the year following closely by Jacobs Racing with 201 wins and defending champion Blanchard with 197 victories. Patriot/Taplin is fourth with 188 wins while rounding out the top five is Charter with 169. Sitting atop the track win leader board is sprinter JS Drinkmepretty (Lester Raines) with 10 victories in 20 starts – a 50 percent win percentage. Each of her victories have come against Grade AA competition. JS Drinkmepretty was third in wins last year with 19. Two greyhounds have posted nine wins each this year – CTW Tira Misu (Patriot/Taplin) and CTW Lotus Flower (Imark). With eight victories apiece are JSK Roulette (Jacobs Racing), WW Slick Simon (Wayne Ward), ZB Tremonti (Lester Raines), BGR Call Me Hank (Brad Boeckenstedt) and WW Spend A Lot (Wayne Ward). Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 23, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 23, 2023 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Dan has won six out of his last seven Grade AA starts for trainer Mike Holguin. Charter Kennel’s Atta Boy Angus has captured four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Cmn In Hot has won three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Artex Kusapin (AA) and Arkans TMC Athos (B, A) have back-to-back wins while Arkwild B Soleil has three straight victories (D, C, B). Imark Kennel’s KB’s Scorpia has posted three wins in a row (B, A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back $65,000 WV Bred Open Distance Stake at Tristate P. Saul May 30, 2024 The lineup for the final round of the 2024 $65,000 Open Sprint Stakes at Tri-State has been announced. Four outstanding female greyhounds, each with an impressive 40 points, lead the pack after four rounds. Gls Finleysfilly, a thirty-two-month-old sired by Sh Avatar out of Supra C Alexa, secured two wins and placed second and third in the previous rounds, showing consistent performance. She is represented by JS Kennels, trained by Garrett Gruden, and owned by Greg or Louise Strong. Cetmark Zippy, forty-four months old from Superior Panama - Zippen Zidel, scored a win, a third, a win, and a second in the rounds. She is represented by CET Kennels under trainer Scott Robinette and is owned by Carl E. Tomblin II Cet Dirty Toodles, twenty-eight months old from Sh Avatar - Cet Dirty Nicki, scored second, first, third, and first in the rounds. She is represented by CET Kennels under trainer Scott Robinette and is owned by Carl E. Tomblin II. Cg's Maggi, a twenty-eight-month-old from Cg's October-Jax Freida, achieved a third, a second, and two firsts in the rounds. She is represented by Abrahamson Kennel, trained by Todd Johnson, and owned by Janice C. Abrahamson. Completing the final field of competitors are Coal Powered (RS Racing), 31 points; Cg’s Miss Muffet (Abrahamson Kennel), 30 points; Cet Dirty Skinny (CET Kennels), 27 points; Cet Electrify (CET Kennels), 26 points. The top contenders will race on Friday evening, May 31, for the 14th race. Here are the post positions for the final round: 1—Cg’s Miss Muffet, 2—Cet Dirty Skinny, 3—Coal Powered, 4—Gls Finleysfilly, 5—Cet Dirty Toodles, 6—Cetmark Zippy, 7—Cg’s Maggi, 8—Cet Electrify. Get ready for an exciting race! Previous Next

< Back PALM BEACH KENNEL CLUB PRESENTS THE SEMIFINALS FOR OUR LAST $50,000 HE'S MY MAN CLASSIC! Jeff Prince Jan 17, 2020 West Palm Beach, Fl. - Semifinal action for Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $50,000 He’s My Man Classic takes place Sunday afternoon, January 19. Two semifinal races will be contested, with the top eight-point scorers earning their way into the championship final slated for Saturday afternoon, January 19. Following 18 qualifying races, the sweet sixteen in point earnings will go muzzle-to-muzzle to determine which eight of these superstars will be going for the 2020 championship and the $25,000 first-place prize. After three rounds of qualifying its Rader Racing Kennel’s Sarahdipedy leads the semifinalists with a perfect 45 points, going undefeated through the first three qualifying rounds. Race 12 is a wide-open event. You have the best of the early speedsters matching up with the best of late finishers. A handicapper’s nightmare! Yet most likely, at least three or four of these semifinalists will advance to the championship final. In Race 14 , there is no doubt that #6 Sarahdipedy will be the post-time favorite. She has won all three of her qualifying races and has posted the fastest race times in each of those rounds. Sarahdipedy will be the youngest of all the $50,000 He’s My Man Classic finalists and have the least number of races around the 545-Yard Royal Palm Course. Her main impediment to her road of perfection may come from the two Koppe, Staats & Collins semifinalists, #1 Pat C Dewdrop and #8 Pat C Inferno . The lineups for Sunday afternoon’s semifinals: Race 12 1. Flying Road King (Kiowa Myth – SE’s Hiway Doll, Rader Racing) 2. Arkans Vega (Atascocita Gray – Asteria Drive, Royal Racing Team) 3. Oshkosh Nois y (Oshkosh Lamont – Oshkosh Vani, James Douglas) 4. Mister Red Rader (Flying Titanium – Rip N Runnin, B & B Racing) 5. Shine N Shut Up (Needy My Moneynow – Diamond Tears, D. Q. Williams) 6. Heremecoming (KC And All – Tango Tessa, Janie Carroll) 7. JS Big News (Pat C Clement – JS Sugar Pop, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 8. Lonesome Jones (CTW Base Camp – Blazin Booty, Rader Racing) Race 14 1. Pat C Dewdrop (Kiowa Myth – Pat C Whereby, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 2. Getting The Mone y (Offthebrakedrake – Goodluck Topaz, D. Q. Williams) 3. Superior Roza (Gable Sour Cream – Superior Rawlins, B & B Racing) 4. Arkansbdtxdinoco (Golden Squire – Arkans BD Cheeks, Royal Racing Team) 5. Abington (Gable Sour Cream – Ranger Trent, D. Q. Williams) 6. Sarahdipedy (Superior Panama – Joy Giovanni, Rader Racing) 7. Arkansbdchikhiks (Golden Squire – Arkans BD Cheeks, Royal Racing Team) 8. Pat C Infern o (Flying Fired Up – Pat C Pop In, Koppe, Staats & Collins) The $50,000 He’s My Man Classic is the first event in Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $150,000 “Big 3" Stakes series, which includes the $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile Derby (Saturday afternoon, February 29) and the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational (Saturday afternoon, March 14). The Classic is named for Palm Beach Kennel Club racing legend and the track’s first multimedia sensation He’s My Man and dedicated to the man who raised and trained “Roscoe”, Bill Pappas. Previous Next

< Back CET TRIO NOTCH WINS IN FIRST ROUND OF WVGOBA JUVENILE Stan Pawloski Sep 12, 2022 Three Imark Kennel sprinters posted victories Friday afternoon in the first round of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile at Wheeling Island. Heading into the Wednesday, Sept. 14, second round, CET Barracuda, CET Fernando and CET Marlin have each accumulated 15 points on the strength of their first-round victories to top the leader board. The semi-finals are set for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, and the stake final is scheduled for the Friday, Sept. 23, matinee card. Capsule looks at the first-round races follow: CET Barracuda took the early lead and never looked back in winning by 1 ½ lengths in 29.69. CET Moto Moto finished second while LFR Lucky Clover got up for third. CET Fernando rocketed to a commanding early lead and never challenged in posting a 7 ½-length win in 29.76. Mac’s Monreaux and CET Tiger Boy rounded out the trifecta ticket. CET Marlin closed in the stretch to overtake frontrunner Arroyo Roxanne, winning by 2 ½ lengths in 29.94. CET Sashaliagotti completed the trifecta finish. Points after the first-round follow: CET Barracuda (Imark), 15 points CET Fernando (Imark), 15 points CET Marlin (Imark), 15 points Arroyo Roxanne (Code Red), 10 points CET Moto Moto (Steve Sarras), 10 points Mac’s Monreaux (A Ray), 10 points CET Sashaliagotti (Steve Sarras), 7 points CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras), 7 points LFR Lucky Clover (Rangel), 7 points CET Foxy (Steve Sarras), 5 points CET High Ball (Steve Sarras), 5 points LFR Lucky Seven (Rangel), 5 points CET Piranha (Imark), 3 points JA’s Goal (Code Red), 3 points Mac’s Davin (A Ray), 3 points CG’s Boy Blue (Code Red), 2 points Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 15, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 16, 2024 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has eight straight Grade AA wins for trainer Chris Maynard. Lester Raines Kennel’s Lets Get Rowdy (AA) and JS Atomic Dawg (C, B, A) have won three out of their last four trips for trainer Joel Roden. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tap House has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Rangel Kennel’s Unequivocally has captured four out of his last five outings (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Alex Hall. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Voodoo Clam has three victories and a second in her last four 3/16 races (TD, C, TB, TAA) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back Artex Pumbaa named 2023 best sprinter; best distance dog goes to JS Comin Undone. Jim Gartland Mar 14, 2024 In the age of less racing opportunities, no stake race programs, and a much smaller pool of competitors, the NGA awards singling out the best of the best at each distance take on a new look for 2023. Historically labeled the Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards, 2023 honorees will simply be tabbed as America's best sprinter and router. A Wheeling speedster and Tri State distance star have been chosen as recipient's of these awards for 2023. Artex Pumbaa and distance star, JS Comin Undone have been named as recipients of the two awards and will be honored at Hall of Fame ceremonies during the spring meet on Thursday, April 25. A 2020 son of Flying Hydrogen-Arkans Cancer , Artex Pumbaa finished with 22 wins for the year tying him for the Wheeling lead with JSP Rayzendacash. He finished in the money in 82% of his starts. Perhaps the most steady and consistent greyhound at Wheeling in 2023, Pumbaa competed against the best, day in and day out, and closed the year winning six in a row. He would finish the season with a 51-22-8-6 record, He was also named Captain of the 2023 All Star team. Artex Pumbaa Owned by Joe Frey and Rachelle Henry, Pumbaa was raced by Blanchard Kennels at Wheeling . A much deserved award for this fabulous sprinter. Congratulations to Joe, Rachelle and all the connections of Artex Pumbaa ! JS Comin Undone JS Comin Undone was an almost unanimous choice for the best distance dog in the land award finishing the year with 19 distance wins at Tri State despite missing over a full month of racing. Comin Undone is a December 2020 son of Show On The Road-CH Keepin Faith. He was raised and is owned by Shannon Henry. Racing exclusively at 3/8ths of a mile, he moved to Tri State after the closing of Southland and immediately took to the Charleston oval winning his first AA after just a few starts. Racing for the Lester Raines Kennel, he finished in the money in 30 of his 37 starts. His record for the year was 37-19-5-4-2 and included 5 in a row in a September stretch, winning one of those races by 12-1/2 lengths! Congratulations to JS Comin Undone, and all his connections! These two will be honored at the awards ceremonies program at the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Thursday night, April 25, during the NGA's Spring Meet. Previous Next

< Back PBKC PRESENTS THE 44TH RUNNING OF THE $50,000 ARTHUR J. ROONEY, SR. ST. PATRICK'S INVITATIONAL Mar 12, 2020 West Palm Beach, Fl. - Post positions have been drawn and it’s time for the Greyhounds to do all the talking, as Palm Beach Kennel Club’s prepares for its biggest, most fun and exciting day of the year, the 44th and final running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational Saturday evening, March 14. At the press conference and post-position draw, it was evident by the attendee’s applause who drew the best starting positions. First up was the Koppe, Staats & Collins Kennel’s $50,000 He’s My Man Classic Champion Pat C Dewdrop who drew post number one. Very nice indeed. Next up was the draw for Rader Racing Kennel’s Sarahdipedy . In the best possible scenario for this impressive youngster, she drew the number eight position. For Rader Racing Kennel to win their sixth Invitational, Sarahdipedy will most likely have to pass perhaps up to three other entries, the above-mentioned Pat C Dewdrop , Mister Red Rader and JGO Rocky Rhoade , and she is very capable of doing just that. As for the $50,000 Arthur J Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational entries to look for late in the race are the strong rushers/closers Donta Ripper , NB’s Wild Shot and the $50,000 James W. Paul Derby winner Slatex Beretta . The “Luck of the Irish” will be smiling on one of these elite eight illustrious and deserving athletes: 1. Pat C Dewdrop (Kiowa Myth – Pat C Whereby, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 2. Donta Ripper (CTW Pipe Down – Good Luck Ruby, D. Q. Williams Kennel) 3. Barts Sea Haw k (Gold Town* - Seadon Traveler, James Douglas Kennel) 4. Mister Red Rader (Flying Titanium – Rip N Runnin, B & B Racing Kennel) 5. NB’s Wild Shot (Jimbo Acorn – NB’s Nice N Easy, Royal Racing Team) 6. JGO Rocky Rhoad e (Crown And Crest – Kiowa Kay Tipton, Ryan Racing) 7. Slatex Beretta (Flying Fired Up – Slatex Albany, Janie Carroll Kennel) 8. Sarahdipedy (Superior Panama – Joy Giovanni, Rader Racing Kennel) The 44th running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational will be held in Saturday evening’s sixth race with an approximate post time of 8:15 p.m. Palm Beach Kennel Club honors Arthur J. Rooney Sr. and honors his legacy with our annual St. Patrick’s Invitational. "The Chief" was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, established in 1933 and bought the Palm Beach Kennel Club in 1970 and Yonkers Raceway in 1972. He was also an outstanding athlete playing football, baseball and amateur boxing. He will always be remembered as one of the most popular figures in sports. Special activities for this exceptional afternoon of championship Greyhound racing include: * 15-Superfecta Races! * Our National Anthem performed live by Bailee Bonick! (6:30pm) * ESPN has Cancelled the Cash Cube. * Cash Prize Drawings! (On-Track After Race 6) * Enjoy Live Irish Dancing performed by Tir na Greine! (Outside Stage, 4:30-5:15pm) * Live Irish Music performed by Jody Pollard! (4:30-6:30pm) * For the kids, Karl Koppertop will be here with his amazing Balloon Magic along with amazing face painting by Pinky the Clown! (6-8pm) * Greyhound Pet Representatives will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about adopting one of these loving dogs! * Irish Food Specials in the Paddock and Terrace Restaurants All-Day Long! * The 44th running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational! (Race 6) Previous Next

< Back FALL MEET STILL ON TRACK Jim Gartland Sep 28, 2020 Despite a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the Abilene area, the NGA fall meet is scheduled to go on as planned with pre-meet schooling beginning this Sunday, October 4. Some 10 new cases of corona virus popped up in the Dickinson County area over the last two weeks forcing the closure of schools in Abilene and nearby Chapman as well as several area businesses. No new cases have been noted in the last few days, however, and no new mandates have been put in place by the City or County (a proposed mask mandate was tabled by the City Council last week). While no new guidelines have been issued, Abilene remains under some restrictions and we would encourage anyone planning on attending the meet to be prepared see "masks required" areas as well as the need to practice social distancing at certain indoor functions (Hall of Fame, etc.). On a lighter note, this meet will see the return of the Hall of Fame Golf Tournament. The tourney is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM and will be held at the old Abilene Country Club. Entry fee for the tournament is $50 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch at the course. If you are interested in playing, please let someone in the NGA office know as soon as possible so that we can make the proper arrangements with the course. It has been a lot of years since we've had a golf tourney and we would like to make this a big success for what will likely be that last organized NGA tourney as well as to raise some funds for the Hall of Fame! First round racing action takes place on Monday, October 12 with the finals on Thursday. The fall Auction will be held at the Hall of Fame on Friday at 9:00 AM. There will be two nights of inductions at the Hall of Fame; Tuesday night we will have regular HOF inductions with Wayne Strong and Djays Octane receiving the honors. Thursday night will be the presentation of the All American, Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards which were held over from the spring meet. Looking forward to seeing you all! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as October 24, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Oct 19, 2022 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Marlyn Mason has four straight Grade AA wins for trainer Louise Strong. Charter Kennel’s Atta Boy Angus has three victories and a second in his last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Hermosa has back-to-back Grade TAA 3/8 wins. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has two victories and two seconds in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Jay Falcone. Imark Kennel’s Imark Spot has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s Dark Helmet has two straight 3/16 victories (B, TAA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Luke has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back BIOS - BESTBET SPRINT CLASSIC BESTBET JACKSONVILLE Mar 3, 2020 Penrose Boss – (66 Points) OP Career Totals (24/11-7-1-1) R FBD – MJune 2018 Barcelona Boss – Penrose Macie Owned By – Joan De Salvo Runs for the Jim Blanchard Kennel Trained by Mark Blair Taking the reigns at the top of the leaderboard was the youngster Penrose Boss. Living up to his name, Boss showed the field of stakes greyhounds over and over again just who was the BOSS in the qualifying rounds. Winning three times, and placing third in another, Boss was a dominate threat on or around the lead throughout the rounds. His best effort might not have been his fastest, but it might be a pre-curser to what may be to come in this final round race. In the semi-s, Boss broke the best that he has in ally of the round and was all alone at the turn. Four lengths clear of the rest, he breezed in the open air up front as he coasted to the stretch untouched. Down the stretch he gave it even more gas as he trounced this field by 7 full lengths at the finish line. Completing in his first stakes event, he not only made it to the finals, he was the point leader as they head into the big race on Saturday evening. He is the first of two greyhounds from the Jim Blanchard Kennel in the finals, which is not too shabby for a greyhound with just 24 starts under his belt. A closer by nature, he is not out of any race and you can see that in his lines. He has been in the money in 8 straight races, including all 4 rounds of the stakes, and has finished fourth or better in 16 of his last 17 starts. Post position can always play a role in the outcome of a closer as they need to get room to rush and run early on, and sometimes it can also help them break better. A combination of both help Boss around the racetrack consistently. He loves the inside part of the racetrack. He breaks better from there, and in turn, he always seems to get up into the money at the wire. In his last 10 races from the inside, he has won 7 times and finished in the quiniela on 9 occasions. His only time out of the money, he fell. Looking to continue to Boss around the competition, Penrose Boss just needs to be close early to have a shot to win once again tonight. Easi Conroy – (57 Points) OP Career Totals (24/13-7-1-1) R– MApril 2017 Seldom Told – Easi Celtic Owned By – Allyn Shaw Runs for the Jim Blanchard Kennel Trained by Mark Blair The ship in Easi Conroy has taken to the Orange Park surface like a mouse to cheese, like peanut butter to jelly, like a fly to honey. He has been a strong force in every race since joining the ranks, and that was never more evident than in the stake rounds. Winning 3 races in a row to start off the competition, he was undefeated heading into the semi-finals where he stumbled out of the box, was bumped in the first turn, and finished out of the money. Still an impressive run early, which was showcased by his second-round effort. Breaking close, he rushed to early control, and never looked back. Stealing 3 lengths at the turn, he was in command, but he was not done just yet. Stretching down the backside, he turned that 3 to 5 lengths and maintained all the way to the wire for the uncontested win. Conroy is the 2nd of 2 for the Blanchard Kennel in the stake and gets into his first stakes final in his first try at stakes competition. A stalking closer, he can win with or without the early lead in any race and seems to always be in the mix at the finish line. Just check out his lines, he has been in the money in 24 of his last 26 races, including 13 wins and 20 quiniela efforts. Conroy is a midtrack runner and if he gets it pick a post, the 8 box would be the answer. He has won 4 straight from there and has never finished out of the quinieal starting in the tiger stripes. Forget the last race. I know he won’t stumble twice, and this field better be ready for him again, if they want to take him down tonight. Pat C Lookie – (56 Points) OP Career Totals (22/9-4-3-4) Bk– FFebruary 2018 Pat C Sabbath– Pat C Lulu Owned By – Pat Collins Runs for the Pat Collins Kennel Trained by Scott Jarvis Another puppy phenom for the Pat Collins Kennel here as Pat C Lookie won 2 of 4 rounds of the stakes, and never finished out of the money, on her way to her first stakes final appearance in her first ever stakes action. Clearly this greyhound has the best raw speed in the bunch and that was on full display in her round 1 race. Breaking to the lead from the 8 box. Lookie said Lookie here to the rest of the field. Driving away to control early by 2 lengths, she cruised on the front end all the way around the far turn and to the wire to win by 3 lengths, but that was not the big news. The time was the big news. How about a 30.18 for you to LOOK at. That’s right just a couple of lengths off the track record. This pup can flat out fly and for what she lacks in experience, she makes up for in spades with talent, drive and determination. She never gives up and that shows up in the box score. She has not missed the money in 16 straight races and has only finished out of the top 4 position in 2 of her career starts. Lookie has all the tools to take home the win in this effort, but if she is going to get it done, she is going to have to get out of the starting box well tonight. Post position could go a lone way an helping her achieve that goal. She breaks and runs best from the edges. In the past she has showed great ability from the 1 box, where she has won 5 of 6 races, and from the 8 box where she has won 2 of her 3 starts. Tough to ignore 30.18 and 30.20 from the outside. So, keep an eye on here if she draws wide. LK’s Effingham – (48 Points) OP Career Totals (54/11-6-4-5) Bk– F August 2017 LK’s Now R Never – LK’s Imagine It Owned By – Jill Lashmet Runs for the Lashmet Kennel Trained by Ashley Bouthillier Coming into her own at the right time, Lk’s Effingham posted a pair of wins and third and seventh place finish to find a spot in the final round field. Competing in her first stakes event, after finally reaching grade A, Effingham made it all way as the only entry left for the Lashmet Kennel. Her best effort came in round number one with a box to wire gem. Hitting the lid, she dashed away early to a 3-lengths lead the never surrendered. She maintained that margin all the way around the racetrack and crossed the wire easily ahead of the rest. A long a battled climb to the top grade has had its up and downs for this greyhound, but right now she is running the best of her career. She has been in the money in 6 of her last 7 races and won two of the four qualifying rounds in the stakes. An early speed runner that gives her best effort when she is close to the leaders early on, the break is a critical part of her success. Post position could aide her in this effort as well. So just where does she want to be? Anywhere on the edges. She has flourished in the past from the far inside and far outside posts, where she can get a clean run to the turn. Away from the crowd would be a better way to put it. Seven of her last 9 wins have come from the 1, 7, or 8 boxes. Clearly up against a tough field, she must break well tonight if she wants a shot at the title. Super C Addison –(46Points) OP Career Totals (25/6-3-6-8) Bk. Bd – F April 2018 Superior Panama– Super C Alice Owned By – Cole Kennel, Inc. Runs for the Lester Raines Kennel Trained by Mike Gerard Super C Addison is the only double stakes finalist in this field despite only having 25 official starts, and she did it the only way she knows how, running in the money in all four rounds. Addison is a super closing pup that has now proven that she can compete with the best greyhounds at the racetrack over 660, and 550 yards. The first of 2 greyhounds for the Lester Raines Kennel, Addison will try her hand again at the finals and hopes to finish better than her 4th place effort in the 2020 Orange Park Derby. Breaking is really what she needs to do as it is a game changer for her. In the second round, that is what she did, and it payed off in the end. Coming out second, she stalked the pace to the far turn and then took over in the deep stretch. Motoring by in time, she scored her lone win by a length in 30.86 seconds. Consistency has been her calling card so far, in the cash in 23 of 25 career starts, but winning needs to be more of a priority as she has only won 6 of those starts. Post position could go a long way to help out this late flying wonder. She loves to run on the rail, but anywhere inside should be a great place for her to start from. Why? All 5 of her 550 wins have come inside the 5 box. No doubt she will be in the mix at the wire for a spot in the money again in this effort, but if she wants a chance at the title, she has to GET OUT OF THE BOX! She cannot spot these leaders 5 lengths early, or it will just be another too little too late effort into the also rans. Its up to her! Let’s see if she hits the zero-light tonight. WW Bizslilboyblu – (46 Points) OP Career Totals (101/18-11-15-9) Be– M July 2016 Kc And All–Ww’s Baby Bonnet Owned By – Joe Recker or Jaws Racing Runs for Win City Racing Trained byTraci Chase Even though He has raced here for over 100 starts, no one really knows his name. Well that all changed when he was entered into this stake and showed up in a big way when he needed too. Finishing 4th, then 3rd, then 2nd, in the first 3 rounds, Biz had given himself a chance to make the finals, but it was his clutch effort in the semi-finals that would seal the deal. Breaking on top, he was outrushed to the lead at the turn, but never gave up the dream. He battled his way throughout the race and by the far turn had poked his nose in front of the leader. It was no way over just yet as he had to dig in deep and survive a resurging charge, and that he did. Winning by a nose, Biz make it into the finals in his first ever effort in the stakes for Win City Racing. A solid grade A and B performer, Biz has been up and down the ranks throughout in this career, but recently he has been running at his best. His 7 race in the money streak is the best of his career and he has peaked at just the right time. A midtrack steady runner, that can close on occasion, has to be close early in order to have a shot at the title. Post position could help him out with that too. He breaks better when he is on the edges of the racetrack. One, two, seven, or eight and he will be right at home. Tonight,he will be a long shot, but he too could surprise again if he hits the lid. Lee Danger – (45 Points) OP Career Totals (67/16-13-13-3) R F– M August 2016 Kiowa Mon Manny– Lee Juliet Owned By – Robert Gurley Runs for the Lester Raines Kennel Trained by Mike Gerard Another greyhound that is a little bit long in the tooth with no stakes experience gets a shot at the title as well. Lee Danger might not have won a round in qualifying, but he was oh so close twice. Finishing with a pair of second place finishes by a NOSE, and another 2nd and a 3rd to go along with it, he was in the mix in each and every effort he ran in the rounds for the Lester Raines Kennel. Either of his by a nose finishes could be his best race as they booth looked so similar around the racetrack. Breaking well, rushing up hard early, stalking the leaders, driving hard late and challenging at the wire for the win. Just missing by a nose, see both the same, but round 1 gets the nod over round 4 as he ran a faster time. Danger is another greyhound that gives his all in every start and always seems to find a way to finish in the money. He has not missed the top 3 spots in his last 12 races in a row but only has 3 wins to show for his efforts. A rail runner that likes the edges, so the 1 or 8 boxes would suit him just fine in this effort. A pressing slight closer that can get it done from the lead or from off the pace as well, Danger needs to some to run early on if he stands a chance against this talented, younger, field of greyhounds. Winning tonight could be a bit of a stretch but finishing in the money might be a much easier task. You never know though as sometimes an old dog might just pull out a trick when needed. Oshkosh Hoggy – (44 Points) OP Career Totals (29/7-3-6-0) R– MJuly 2017 Kiowa Mon Manny– Oshkosh Serena Owned By – Norman Rader Runs for the Crowe Kennel Trained by Garnet Crowe Last but not least is Oshkosh Hoggy. Hoggy has grown accustom to the racetrack since joining us late in 2019 and has flourished over the Orange Park oval. In the rounds he dominated in round 1 with an impressive win and followed that up with a pair of 2nd place efforts and a 7th final finish in the semis. Scoring enough points to squeak his way into the finals, Hoggy finishes off his first attempt at stakes racing with a final round appearance for the Crowe Kennel. That best run effort was in round number 1 where he broke close, rushed to the lead at the first turn and romped away from the rest of the field all the way to the wire. He crossed 7 lengths clear of the rest and showed that he was a player in the stakes. Running his best when he is clear early, he needs a good spot to start from in order to be competitive. He loves the outside and has flourished from the 6, 7 and 8 boxes. In nine efforts in a row he has not finished worse than 3rd and that includes 5 wins. Just because he finished last in points, doesn’t mean that he can’t win this race. All it takes is a good post, a solid break, and maybe a little luck and he could Hogg away the lead and score. Previous Next