< Back $64,000 SPRINT CLASSIC PREVIEW Feb 13, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – No 550-yard stakes series at Derby Lane is more lucrative than the $64,000 Sprint Classic. With $25,000 going to the champion, the stakes will be high Saturday when one of the track’s premier events gets underway. Since Montague Maze of Moses-Crawford kennel prevailed in the inaugural series in 1976, 44 greyhounds have won the Sprint Classic. No dog has won it twice. That could change if defending champion LK’s Crush N It has his way again in the 45th edition. “I think he can do it if he gets right and starts breaking again,’’ Lashmet kennel manager and trainer Ken Deacon said. “He’s had almost 100 races against the best. “I gave him a little bit of time off. He’s back, and if he gets back to his sharp form, he has a chance of winning it again . . . without a doubt.’’ Thirty-two greyhounds have been entered in Races 4 (8:10 p.m.), 6 (8:39), 8 (9:13) and 10 (9:47). The field will be cut in half after Wednesday’s second round. Two final qualifiers will determine the eight-dog championship field on Feb. 29. Points are accumulated in each race by order of finish on a 16-10-8-6-3-2-1-0 scale. LK’s Crush N It was fabulous in 2019. His Sprint Classic title was the highlight in a season that featured four stakes championships, a national win title with 50 victories, and a pair of Derby Lane top-dog crowns. The 38-month-old male from a litter by LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In captured the Sprint Classic with an unblemished record – winning all five races, including four qualifiers – to become the second dog in series history to claim the title in unbeaten fashion. The first greyhound to pull off the feat was 2007 winner Hometown Boy of Floyd & Porter kennel. LK’s Crush N It’s clocking of 30.24 seconds in the title race was the fourth fastest in a Sprint Classic finale. Lego Andrew, winner of the 2016 event for Floyd kennel, owns the best time of 30.06 seconds. A lifetime winner of 69 races and more than $103,000 in career earnings from 98 starts, LK’s Crush N It prepped for the Sprint Classic on Monday with a box-to-wire, 7-length victory in 30.44 seconds. LK’s Crush N It drew into Race 8 and starts from box 3. His kennelmate, LK’s Santorini, winner of the $18,000 Inaugural on Jan. 4, is another solid contender in Race 6 and begins from post 6. She is a 34-month-old daughter of LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay. Both greyhounds are owned by kennel operators and breeders John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo. “(LK’s Santorini) is running better than the big dog (LK’s Crush N It) is right now,’’ Deacon said. “She’s won six of her last nine races and has only been out of the money once in 10 starts (either first or second). I give her just as much as a chance (as LK’s Crush N It).’’ Lashmet, which ranked in third place in wins among the 14 kennels through Thursday, can become the first operation in 10 years to repeat as a Sprint Classic champion. Only four kennels have won at least two titles consecutively, the last being McAllister in 2009-10. Greymeadow (1998-2000) won the title three years in a row, while E.J. Alderson (1988-89) and Darby Henry (1983-84) were back-to-back champions. Deacon likes his chances to repeat, but he also has an eye on Shoot The Breeze of Floyd kennel. Shoot The Breeze, which has won his past three starts by a total of 24-1/2 lengths, has clocked the meet’s four quickest times on the 550-yard course, including 30.05 seconds on Feb. 3. The 28-month-old son of Derby Lane track record holder Trent Lee and Danicas Go Daddy is owned by kennel operators Randy and Pat Floyd. He drew box 8 in Race 10. “Shoot The Breeze is the best dog here at the track at the moment,’’ Deacon said. “He’s running hard. Everybody’s saying (there’s) a new sheriff in town. “But they run the races and things happen. He’s definitely the main challenger.’’ Deacon says getting off to a good start – both out of the starting box and in the series – is the recipe to success. “The break is 95 percent of it,’’ he said. “If you break, you get away and get around the trouble. Once you get a lead on a good Grade A dog, it’s tough to catch it. The post position plays a big part here. “I always want to win the first couple of races (in qualifying). If you win one of the first two (rounds), it almost guarantees you (to advance) with 16 points.’’ Previous Next

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For the past 60 years, exceptional greyhounds from each US track have been nominated for the NGA's All American Teams. Originally the award was determined by the AGTOA but later the NGA Board of Director takes into account win totals, stakes wins and competition to determine that year's best of the best. All American Teams For the past 60 years, exceptional greyhounds from each US track have been nominated for the NGA's All American Teams. Originally the award was determined by the AGTOA but later the NGA Board of Director takes into account win totals, stakes wins and competition to determine that year's best of the best. 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 Rob Gronkowski Switzler Jammin Chatty Cathy Steve Sarras/RAder Racing Kennel Pedigree U Too Pure Silk Kiowa Sweet Trey U Too Silk Charter/Charter Kennel Pedigree SH Avatar Kiowa Mon Manny Tom S Caterwaul T Sugihara/R Hardison Pedigree Kiowa Producer Dragon Fire Kay V Sweeet Kay J Sherck/ Smith Greyhounds Pedigree Smokey Joe Flying Penske Okgo Box To Wire N. Rader/Ed Gardner/Radar Kennel Pedigree Kiowa Jordan Doc Flying Penske Kiowa Tiffany Smith Greyhounds / J./ O'Donnell Jr Pedigree Venus Espinosa Kiowa Mon Manny Sol Venus Smith Greyhounds/V. Savill/Patriot Pedigree Flying Lone Wolf Lonesome Cry Flying Argyle Vince Berland/Berland Kennel Pedigree 2 Husker Magic Rhythmless Casino Zada Imark Kennels/Abernathy Kennel Pedigree Joey Ice Kiowa Sweet Trey Queen Rania Joey Lingle/Capabal Kennel Pedigree Flying Titanium Flying Hydrogen CTW Twan Thang S Lester Raines/Raines Kennel Pedigree Lee Opera Soprano Drive Lee Devin Robert Gurley/Raines Kennel Pedigree Rob Gronkowski Switzler Jammin Chatty Cathy Steve Sarras/RAder Racing Kennel Pedigree U Too Pure Silk Kiowa Sweet Trey U Too Silk Charter/Charter Kennel Pedigree Boc's John Luke Super Lee Antsie Nancy Brad Boeckenstedt/Boeckenstedt Kennel Pedigree Kiowa Leer Loyd Kelsos Fusileer Kiowa Kay Tipton Kay Smith/Cardinal Kennel Pedigree 1 SH Avatar Kiowa Mon Manny Tom S Caterwaul T Sugihara/R Hardison Pedigree Bella Infrared Kiowa Mon Manny Bella Ionic David T Blair Pedigree Js Robin Lonesome cry Boy Trouble Jerry Simons, Williams Kennel Pedigree CTW Bronze Drake Lonesome cry CTW Outa Sight David Peck Pedigree Tiger Boy Flying Penske Kiowa Exquisite Vince Berland/McAllister Kennel Pedigree Riverview Stevie Kiowa Sweet Trey CV's Mama Mia Norman RAder Pedigree Optimus Prime Dodgem By Design J's Felicity James Johnson Jr Pedigree O Ya Billy Bob Dodgem By Design O Ya Cranberry Gary Reicherts/Rader Kennel Pedigree 3 Need My Moneynow No More Lovin Need A dAte Sharon Williams/DQ Williams Kennel Pedigree Husker Magic Rhythmless Casino Zada Imark Kennels/Abernathy Kennel Pedigree Flying Fired Up Rhythmless Flying Ablaze Vince Berland/Lester Raines Kennel Pedigree B's Headliner BD's Grayson Odd Cherie V Berland & T Ertl/Everett Kennel Pedigree Seldom Told Trent Lee Need A Date Sharon Williams/Williams Kennel Pedigree Boc's Hank Jr Kiowa Mon Manny Boc's Miss Rodeo B. 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Hasty Pedigree Highlyclassified Kiowa Mon Manny Cantrell Monte Jacobs Kennel/Farmer Kennel Pedigree Storm Control Lonesome Cry Racy Reward Steve Schlachter/B&B Kennel Pedigree 4 WW's Dog Gone Dodgem By Design Bank Exploder Julia Ward/Ward Kennel Pedigree Tuff Stuff Lonesome Cry Night Breeze John Yinger/RAder Kennel Pedigree AMF Ex President Kiowa Mon Manny Bonex Thomas Ferris/A Ray Kennel Pedigree Slatex Cadillac Flying Hydrogen Slatex Station G Krik Harlan/WR Kennel Pedigree GS Uncle Henry Kelsos Fusileer Steffie's mandy Gary and Sharon Willis/Willis Kennel Pedigree Hi Noon Renegade Dodgem By Design Bryan's Baby Chas HaliburtonIII/Nova Kennel Pedigree Shanett Rhythmless Maybix Marc Randle/Robert Thorne Kennel Pedigree Tiger Boy Flying Penske Kiowa Exquisite Vince Berland/McAllister Kennel Pedigree 5 Seldom Told - Captain Trent Lee Need A Date Sharon Williams/DQ Williams Kennel Pedigree Oaks Maddy Pat C Clement Oaks Gem Brandy Mick Hymes/Gloria Dorsey Kennel Pedigree Need My Moneynow No More Lovin Need A dAte Sharon Williams/DQ Williams Kennel Pedigree Oshkosh Kid Kiowa Mon Manny Oshkosh Vani Larry Pollard/Charter Kennel Pedigree Oya Stan The Man Defrim Bale* Oya Norma Rader Racing/Gary Reicharts Pedigree Husker Magic Rhythmless Casino Zada Imark Kennels/Abernathy Kennel Pedigree Kinda Cruel Red Bella Infrared Cruel To Be Kind Ed Piziak JR/Jacobs Racing Pedigree Boc's Tony Romo Flying Penske Boc's Slim N Fit B. Boeckenstedt/Bussman-Balakis Pedigree 6 Need My Moneynow No More Lovin Need A dAte Sharon Williams/DQ Williams Kennel Pedigree Husker Magic Rhythmless Casino Zada Imark Kennels/Abernathy Kennel Pedigree Flying Fired Up Rhythmless Flying Ablaze Vince Berland/Lester Raines Kennel Pedigree B's Headliner BD's Grayson Odd Cherie V Berland & T Ertl/Everett Kennel Pedigree Seldom Told Trent Lee Need A Date Sharon Williams/Williams Kennel Pedigree Boc's Hank Jr Kiowa Mon Manny Boc's Miss Rodeo B. Boeckenstedt/M. Hasty Pedigree Highlyclassified Kiowa Mon Manny Cantrell Monte Jacobs Kennel/Farmer Kennel Pedigree Storm Control Lonesome Cry Racy Reward Steve Schlachter/B&B Kennel Pedigree More All Americans 2022-2017 1990-2009 1963-1989

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< Back S64,000 DERBY LANE SPRINT CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS Mar 3, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – LK’s Crush N It couldn’t be missed during his historic Leap Day victory at Derby Lane. It was more of a challenge to find him moments later in the post-race celebration, where the Lashmet kennel superstar was surrounded in the track infield by a group of 22 posing for photographs. “Friends, family and kids that I coached in Little League,’’ kennel manager and trainer Ken Deacon said, referring to individuals comprising the entourage. A year after becoming only the second greyhound to win the $64,000 Sprint Classic with five consecutive victories – four in qualifying and one in the title race – LK’s Crush N It separated himself from previous greats that have run at the 95-year-old facility. Never before had a greyhound won Derby Lane’s most prestigious 550-yard stakes race twice. “First time in 95 years to win two Sprint Classics in a row,’’ Deacon said after LK’s Crush N It blew away some of the track’s top sprinters with a seven-length victory. Actually, the Sprint Classic is only 45 years old. But everyone knew what Deacon meant. Since Montague Maze of Moses-Crawford kennel won the first Sprint Classic in 1976, none of the ensuing champions managed to pull off LK’s Crush N It’s feat. “Words can’t describe how I feel about this dog,’’ Deacon said. “Yeah, I’m emotional. “It’s crazy. . . . I’ve seen some nice dogs here. He’s the best dog I’ve ever touched in 50 years.’’ Lashmet kennel also is the first operation in a decade to repeat as the Sprint Classic champion since McAllister kennel in 2009-10. Only five kennels have won at least two titles consecutively. Greymeadow (1998-2000) won the crown three times, while E.J. Alderson (1988-89) and Darby Henry (1983-84) were back-to-back champions. Deacon, 67, a native of Rochester, N.Y., has been with LK’s Crush N It throughout the dog’s racing career that began on Sept. 5, 2018, with a 13-length victory as a maiden. The 39-month-old male from a litter by LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In has won 73 of 103 starts, and the $25,000 first-place prize elevated his lifetime bankroll to $131,125. LK’s Crush N It, the 2019 national win leader and Derby Lane’s two-time reigning meet win leader, also collected his fifth stakes championship overall - first in 2020. He is the first Derby Lane athlete to win five stakes at the track since Flying Coal City in 2010-11. Flying Coal City, a dual-distance performer for McAllister kennel, went on to claim greyhound racing’s Triple Crown in 2010 for owner Vince Berland of Abilene, Kan. He was the Rural Rube winner (nation’s best sprinter), the Flashy Sir winner (sport’s top distance performer), and the All-America captain. “Crush N It is just a nice greyhound – very consistent,’’ Deacon said. “He reminds me a lot of Joey Ice (Capabal kennel’s All-America captain and Rural Rube winner in 2014). . . . Boom! Out of the box every time. “In stakes races, if you break and go to the front, your chances (of winning) are a lot better than going around last.’’ That’s what LK’s Crush N It did. Bred and owned by Derby Lane kennel operators John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., LK’s Crush N It broke first from box 6 and proceeded to increase his margin over the seven rivals at all three race calls, leading by three, six and seven lengths, respectively. The clocking of 30.63 seconds by LK’s Crush N It was the only one under 31 seconds on the evening performance among the 96 dogs that competed on the 550-yard course. “The track was very, very, very slow,’’ Deacon said. Runner-up BD Wells of Everett Racing kennel provided assistance for LK’s Crush N It by staying in front of 3-2 favorite and third-place finisher Shoot The Breeze of Floyd kennel throughout the race. “All the early speed came right down on the rail (at the start) and they just pinched (Shoot The Breeze, box 2),’’ Deacon said. “The 5 dog (BD Wells) kept (Shoot The Breeze) from getting outside. If he gets around second close to (LK’s Crush N It), I don’t know if he’d catch him, but he might have. “It was a tough race. It’s like most of Crush N It’s races. . . . He breaks on top and you have to go get him.’’ LK’s Crush N It was coming off a third-place finish in Wednesday’s final qualifier following three consecutive victories. It was his only loss from 10 Sprint Classic starts over the past two years, but he led all finalists in qualifying points. “He missed his break a little bit (in the final qualifier),’’ Deacon said. Hometown Boy of Floyd & Porter kennel was the first greyhound in 2007 to win the Sprint Classic in unbeaten fashion. LK’s Crush N It was one of three Lashmet kennel sprinters in the finale. LK’s Pick Me Up finished fifth and LK’s Santorini was sixth. Other finalists included Lester Raines’ Super C Casino (fourth), ABC Racing’s Ryeit (seventh) and Lester Raines’ O Ya Hot Rod (eighth). “I love everybody,’’ Deacon said as LK’s Crush N It’s fans began to leave the paddock area. “It all about (LK’s Crush N It), it’s not me. I just come to work and turn him out.’’ Previous Next

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< Back GF LA DUENA CAPTAINS 2019 ALL-WHEELING TEAM Stan Pawloski Feb 3, 2020 Wheeling Island win champion GF La Duena has been selected captain of the 2019 all-Wheeling team. The Patriot/Taplin Kennel super sprint star, owned by Tom Salem and trained by Joe Otto, won 32 races last year – the most by a Wheeling Island greyhound since Slatex Striker posted 34 victories in 2003. GF La Duena is the first 330-yard racer in Wheeling history to capture the track win championship. GF La Duena came to Wheeling Island in June 2018 after opening her career at Tri-State Greyhound Park. She was an easy choice to head the 10-greyhound team. The Blanchard Kennel had three all-Wheeling honorees – L’s Griz, L’s Luv It and High Wire Willy. Both L’s Griz and L’s Luv It are repeat selections from the 2018 team. Rounding out the 2019 all-Wheeling team are JS Drinkmepretty, Lester Raines Kennel; DS Bubbles, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; JSK Roulette, Jacobs Racing Kennel; Mac’s Glightfoot, A Ray Kennel; WW’s Chewbacca, Wayne Ward Kennel; and Imark Grande, Imark Kennel. The all-Wheeling team was selected by local greyhound historian Robin Reed and Pawloski. The criteria used to determine the selections included number of wins, winning percentage, in the money finishes, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records. Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow: GF LA DUENA, Captain (49-32-7-4-3) – track win champion; all victories in AA or TAA 3/16th; had a pair of 6-race win streaks, a 4-race win streak and three 3-race win streaks; 87 percent on the trifecta; 94 percent on the superfecta ticket. L’S GRIZ (54-25-15-6-2) – second in wins, all in AA; had a 4-race and 3-race win streak; finalist Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 88 percent superfecta mark; 85 percent trifecta mark; 5 wins and 6 seconds in an 11-race stretch; 5 wins and 4 seconds in another 9-race stretch. L’S LUV IT (59-19-11-8-7) – tied for third in wins, all but one in AA; had a 3-race win streak; fourth Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 76 percent superfecta mark; 64 percent trifecta finish. JS DRINKMEPRETTY (66-19-13-13-7) – tied for third in wins, 14 wins in AA; had a 4-race and 3-race win streak; 78 percent superfecta mark; 68 percent trifecta finish. DS BUBBLES (56-19-7-8-4) – tied for third in wins, all in Grade AA; had four 3-race win streaks; 67 percent superfecta mark; 60 percent trifecta finish. HIGH WIRE WILLY (58-19-9-7-7) – tied for third in wins, all but two in Grade AA or TAA 3/16th; had a 4-race win streak; 72 percent superfecta finish; 60 percent trifecta mark. JSK ROULETTE (38-17-8-4-1) – tied for seventh in wins, all but one in Grade AA; had three 3-race win streaks; 79 percent superfecta mark; 76 percent trifecta finish. MAC’S GLIGHTFOOT (31-16-6-2-4) – most wins by a 3/8th racer, 13 in Grade AA or TAA; had a 7-race and 6-race win streak; 90 percent superfecta finish; 77 percent trifecta mark; won 51 percent of his races. WW’S CHEWBACCA (22-9-3-3-2) – captured Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 77 percent superfecta finish; 68 percent trifecta mark. IMARK GRANDE (21-12-1-1-0) – 9 wins in AA; had a 5-race win streak; 57 percent win mark; 66 percent superfecta and trifecta finish. Past all-Wheeling selections include: 2018 – L’s Griz (Captain), AMF Loose End, Royal Daddys Boy, L’s Luv It, SH Rattler, CTW San Marcos, JS Kamikazi, JSK Lubbock, Boc’s Palat, Kelsos Ukulele. 2017 – Barts Outofmyway (Captain), KB’s Baymax, AMF Ex Quigley, Konomi, SH Rattler, Kinda Cruel Red, Varoom Bristol, Boc’s Jezebel, Dont Let Me Down, Flower Girl. 2016 – Varoom Esme (Captain), Super C Ariel, Barts Outofmyway, Atascocita Sig, Craigiepridenjoy, SE’s Solid Cash, Kinda Cruel Red, GLS Lover Boy, Boc’s Betty Jo, HS Ruby. 2015 – AMF Sleekstrangr (Captain), Ted Cruz, AMF Spamwich, Atascocita Santo, Heck Yeah, HS Ruby, Varoom Esme, Fortune City, PJ Pure Gold, Napa Know How, CTW Leona Brown, Whiskey Babe. 2014 – Kiowa Leer Loyd (Captain), Flyin Man Of God, Go Bon Coaltrain, Whiskey Annie, WW’s Ignite Fire, Kiowa Dash Fast, Atascocita Santo, Tigertown Roo, Glossy Glow, CTW Pipe Down. 2013 – Flying Lone Wolf (Captain), Go Bon Coaltrain, Go Bon Wego, KB’s Try This On, Kebo Greta Garbo, AMF Can Can, Jumper Jack, WWK Win Day, Whiskey Annie, Bob’s Cassie. 2012 – CTW Bronze Drake (Captain), WWK Win Day, Flesk Flyer, WW’s I Agent, AMF Ex President, Uhaul Woody, Hero Kal, RS’s Locomotive, Call For Help, Hallo Sugardaddy. 2011 – AMF Ex President (Captain), WW’s Dog Gone, WW’s Patriots, WW’s Kay Quarter, Flesk Flyer, Dakotas Alene, Bella Cubanaro, Cry Exxon, Red Rooster Bonz, Braska Hottie, Scott So Bright, HS Bolt. 2010 – KB’s Ruckus (Captain), WP’s Cameo, KB’s Nantucket, Gale WW Wanika, WW’s Dog Gone, CTW Speedy Trent, Cry Case, Its Orozco, Bonafide Speed, Flying Burgundy. 2009 – Gable Sour Cream (Captain), Hi Noon Hero, Kiowa Power Pak, Kiowa Magnate, Kiowa Lee Philli, Kiowa Myth, BD’s Grayson, Bella Leonidas, Kiowa WW Brother, TK Quick Strike. Previous Next

< Back DERBY LANE NOTES Dec 14, 2020 As Derby Lane heads toward the end of its current six-month meet on Dec. 27, Watson Racing appears headed toward its first kennel championship at the 95-year-old greyhound facility. Watson Racing, which joined the Florida West Coast roster on Oct. 7, 2019, won 12 races in seven performances in the past week to raise its front-running total to 242 victories. It leads three-time kennel champion Everett Racing by seven wins. Everett Racing lost ground in the previous week with 11 victories. With Brittany Castle serving as the trainer, Watson Racing added to its lead on the Saturday evening performance with four wins. Capabal kennel is third in the standings with 227 victories, followed by reigning kennel champion Lester Raines at 226 and Abernathy at 214. Abernathy tied Watson Racing with 12 wins in the previous week. Cal Holland kennel was the only other operation to reach double digits in victories for the week with 10. Derby Lane is working with 13 kennels after former two-time leading operation Bartley Corporation left on Nov. 30. This past week, Derby Lane reduced its racing schedule on Monday through Thursday to 12 races per performance, down from 15. It continues to provide 15 races on the Friday matinee card, and both performances (afternoon and evening) on Saturday. LK’s Santorini of Lashmet kennel continues to lead all greyhounds in wins at the current meet with 19 from 29 starts. Deco Colt Gun of Nova kennel is second at 15 victories out of 35 outings. A 44-month-old female from a litter by LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay, LK’s Santorini recorded a four-length victory this past Wednesday in her first start following a four-week layoff. She clocked the 550-yard course in 30.82 seconds as the 3-5 wagering favorite. Trained by kennel manager Ken Deacon for breeders and owners John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo, LK’s Santorini is seeking her first meet top-dog title. She has 66 lifetime victories from 144 starts with more than $50,000 in earnings. Previous Next

< Back 2024 Spring Meet Schooling Results - Monday April 15 Jim Gartland Apr 15, 2024 NGA Spring Meet Schooling Results—Monday, April 15, 2024 94 races scheduled: Drag after every 10 races. No watering Conditions: Overcast/mild – 61º start - 75º finish – Track: Fast (HS = Hand Slip (not timed) SCR = Scratched) SHANNON HENRY - (Race 1) 31.00, 30.29, 30.98, 31.01, 30.58, 30.53, 30.95, 30.73, 30.43, 30.94, 30.85, 30.85, 30.77, 30.99, 31.23, 30.94, 31.21, 31.42, 30.94, 30.97, 31.11, 31.23, 31.66, 31.75, 31.00, 31.54, 31.86 JAWS RACING – (Race 2) 30.56, 30.49, 30.92, 30.76, 30.84, 30.58, 31.56, 30.99, 31.08, 31.12, 30.95, 30.86, 31.30, 30.88, 30.88, 30.82, 30.55, 31.27, 30.91, 30.88, 30.70, 31.26 SEASTROM KENNELS - (Race 3) 30.12 , 30.85, 30.43, 30.38, 30.92, 31.01, 31.07, 31.13, 31.45, 31.70, 31.55, HS, HS, HS, HS, HS TAPLIN KENNEL - (Race 4) 30.96, 30.62, 31.29 DAVID STRONG – (Race 16) 30.46, 30.49, 30.43 BOBBY WOODALL - (Race 28) 31.17, 31.01, 31.32, 31.25, 31.32, 31.50, 31.99, 31.97 MICHAEL STRICKLAND - (Race 60) 31.12, 30.50, 31.10, 31.41, HS, HS, GLENN JONES - (Race 67) HS, HS, HS, HS JUNE KENNEDY - (Race 83) 30.88, 31.30, 31.66, SCR LYNN BUNN - (Race 84) 31.35 Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 3, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 3, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Too Cute To Boot has three wins and a second in her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Shes Kinky has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF La Duena has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer Joe Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s PBW Gannicus has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Imark Kennel’s Saber Rylie has two straight victories (A, AA) for trainer Scott Purdy. Lester Raines Kennel’s CTW Cant Stop It has three wins in a row (D, C, B) for trainer Joel Roden. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Cry has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer Jill Spicer. Previous Next