< Back LK'S SANTORINI SHOOTS FOR NO. 58 Sep 20, 2020 LK’s Santorini, the meet win leader at Derby Lane, goes for her 58th lifetime victory today (Monday) in Race 10, a 550-yard test for Grade A sprinters. The 41-month-old daughter of LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay, drew box 2 in the race at 2:47 p.m. for Lashmet kennel. She is the 5-2 morning-line favorite, and comes off a 4-length victory this past Thursday in 30.65 seconds. Bred and owned by Derby Lane kennel operators John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., LK’s Santorini has recorded 57 victories from 132 overall starts. She tops the meet win standings with 10, including a five-race win streak from Aug. 12-29 under kennel manager-trainer Ken Deacon. One of her opponents is Deco Colt Gun of Nova kennel in box 3. The Missy Kubitz trainee has won his past two races for owner David Hays. Deco Colt Gun has 45 lifetime victories from 92 starts. Entering Monday, Everett Racing, a three-time meet win champion, leads the 14-kennel standings with 122 victories. Everett Racing won 14 races this past week, highlighted by a five-win performance on Wednesday. Kelly Everett owns Everett Racing with Kelsie Gubbels as the trainer. Defending meet win leader Lester Raines also had a 14-win week to move into a tie with Capabal kennel for second place, each with 118 victories. Abernathy kennel ranks fourth at 114, and Nova kennel is fifth with 109. Nova has the most Grade A wins with 45. Derby Lane features seven 15-race performances weekly with matinee cards Monday through Saturday, and an evening performance on Saturday. Previous Next

< Back 2021 ALL-WHEELING TEAM SELECTED, ABBI'S GUSTA WIN CAPTAIN Stan Pawloski Feb 7, 2022 Abbi’s Gusta Win has been selected captain of the 2021 all-Wheeling team. The Jacobs Kennel sprint star, owned by Michael Orlandi and trained by Louise Strong, tied for second in wins at Wheeling Island last year with 19 despite missing three months of the racing season. All of his victories were in Grade AA. Abbi’s Gusta Win, who has raced at Wheeling Island his entire career except for three Maiden starts at Southland Greyhound Park in March 2020, posted a five-race and a pair of three-race win streaks in 2021. He was a mark of consistency – hitting the quiniela ticket in 70 percent of his races and having a 76 percent mark in the trifecta and an 84 percent finish on the superfecta ticket. Littermate Abbi’s Frontman made the all-Wheeling team, giving the Jacobs Racing Kennel two spots on the 10-greyhound unit. The Lester Raines Kennel had the most all-Wheeling honorees with four selections – JS Slush Fund, RS’s Dark Night, RS Big D and Teaser’s Tickle. The Blanchard Kennel had two representatives – Frappe and Penrose Boss – while rounding out the team are Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon and Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart. 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, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records. Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow: ABBI’S GUSTA WIN (37-19-7-2-3) – tied for second in wins, all 19 in Grade AA; had a 5-race win streak and a pair of 3-race win streaks; had 15 wins, 5 seconds, 1 third and 2 fourths in a 23-race stretch; 84 percent superfecta mark; 76 percent trifecta mark. AD BLACK FALCON (51-20-8-5-0) – track win champion, 19 out of 20 victories in Grade AA or TAA 3/8th; had 4-race and 3-race win streaks; in 12-race stretch had 9 wins, 2 seconds and 1 third; 65 percent on the superfecta and trifecta tickets. OSHKOSH HEART (37-19-3-5-3) – tied for second in wins, 13 of 19 victories in Grade AA; one stretch won eight out of nine Grade AA races; had a 5-race win streak and a pair of 3-race win streaks; 81 percent superfecta mark; 68 percent trifecta finish. JS SLUSH FUND (50-19-8-6-4) – tied for second in wins, 13 of 19 victories in Grade AA; had 4-race and 3-race win streaks; had a stretch of five wins in six Grade AA trips; 74 percent superfecta mark; 66 percent trifecta finish. FRAPPE (50-17-5-8-6) – third in wins, 13 of 17 victories in Grade AA; finalist Mountaineer Sprint Classic; had 5-race and 3-race win streaks; 72 percent superfecta mark; 60 percent trifecta finish. ABBI’S FRONTMAN (46-16-7-6-7) – fourth in wins, 15 out of 16 victories in Grade AA; finalist Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 78 percent superfecta finish; 63 percent trifecta mark. RS BIG D (26-14-3-2-2) – tied for fifth in wins, 11 of 14 wins in Grade TAA 3/8; had a 5-race and a pair of 3-race win streaks; in a 9-race stretch, had 8 wins and 1 fourth; 81 percent superfecta mark; 73 percent trifecta finish. RS’S DARK NIGHT (30-14-8-2-3) – tied for fifth in wins, 9 victories in Grade AA; had a pair of 3-race win streaks; won WVGOBA Juvenile Stakes; fourth in Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 90 percent superfecta mark; 80 percent trifecta finish. TEASER’S TICKLE (21-9-2-1-0) – 4 wins in Grade AA; had a 4-race win streak; captured the Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 60 percent superfecta and trifecta mark. PENROSE BOSS (40-7-15-6-5) – third in the Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 83 percent superfecta finish; 70 percent trifecta mark. Past all-Wheeling selections include: 2020 – WW Slick Simon (Captain), L’s Luv It, JS Drinkmepretty, JSK Roulette, Craigie Pirate, JS Go Flex, CTW Tira Misu, TNT Free Falling, BGR Big Al, CG’s Penny Shoe. 2019 – GF La Duena (Captain), L’s Griz, L’s Luv It, JS Drinkmepretty, DS Bubbles, High Wire Willy, JSK Roulette, Mac’s Glightfoot, WW’s Chewbacca, Imark Grande. 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. 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< Back ROUND 1 - 2020 ORANGE PARK DERBY Jan 13, 2020 Its time to kick off the stakes racing season in 2020 with the Orange Park Derby. The best greyhounds at the racetrack will battle in head to head competition over the next two weekends for a chance at the cash and the crown on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville. A ton of converted sprinters are amongst the ranks and we will soon see if they are up to the added distance. The 660 mainstays are also here, so who will come out on top in round 1? Let’s take a closer look. Round 1 of 2020 Orange Park Derby – Monday evening January 13th, 2020 Race 7 – Easy choice here as the solid grade A router is Fakeit To Makeit. A clear class edge top notch winner over 660 will get to take once several newcomers and other lower grade 660 racers. Posted well, out and gone and holding on to win. Ww Annie Kay is switching to 660 and might be able to compete early. A solid breaking grade A, she might be able to hang in early, don’t know if she can run this far. UC Ricky Snickle can close late over the distance and will make his presence know, and don’t forget about TMC’s Makinmoney. Dad Seldom Told was the winner of this race a few years ago. (3-7-8-6) Race 9 – Go with the hot hand here. WP’s Twistedlady has won 3 of her last 4 starts and hasn’t missed the quiniela in any of those efforts. She has good early speed and is determined late. Bred to run this far, dad Seldom Told was an OPD winner in the past. Pat C Woozy can really let things fly when he gets loose early, but he must break to impress here. The most is good, and late he will come flying to challenge. Other routers I Dont Care could press throughout from a great post, and the Thanksgiving Marathon Champ, Baby Stop Crying, is rested well and could threaten from off the pace late. (7-4-3-6) Race 10 – Pre-Race favorite RPG Get You Back might just be the one to beat in this whole stake race. Winning 5 of the last 6 races, she is a force over this distance. From the outside post, she will be unabated to the lead and should dominate in this effort. Super C Addison might be new to the route, but she sure looks the part of a 660 greyhound. Anyone out of Super C Alice can run this far. Don’t be surprised by an upset. WW Spending Time is a solid grade A winner over 660 that could be a tough as well tonight. She is a bit short late and that could cost her in the final few strides tonight. Alcohol U Later is a strong closer that is a big outclassed in this effort. Still young, showing promise, despite the grade disadvantage, he is good enough to factor at the wire here against these. (8-5-7-4) Race 12 – WW Porro has not missed the quiniela in 4 straight and has not finished out of the money in 6 races in a row. He has good early speed, will be a threat to the early leaders, and late will prove best for the win. BGR Woe Is Me is loving the new distance and has taken to it like a fish to water. Getting better in every start, don’t overlook those back to back wins. A new grade A, she lacks experience, but not late drive to talent. She too could be a threat to win here. LK’s Haul N Cash needs to get back breaking, and back on track, if she wants a chance to shine tonight, and in the stretch everyone better be wary of the hard closing TMC’s Skatman as they approach the finish line. (8-5-7-4) Race 14 – I know it is new to the distance, but sometimes you have to go in instinct. Pat C Jacob loved the rail and gets the one box in this effort. He is not short! He is a powerful greyhound, and you cannot forget about that 30.21 clocking sitting there 3 races back. He will break better over the route and I expect him to make quite a debut over 660 yards tonight. Trying to challenge him will be the trio of grade A 660 routers. LK’s I Got This is a good breaker that will prompt the pace throughout in this effort, especially from the 8 box. RTSS Gonwitdawin is tough when she is close early on. No big speed around here in this effort and breaking from a favorable post, she contends too. Arby can come on strong late on occasion and looks to make the most of the 2 box here. If the mood is right, she has the speed to challenge as well. (1-8-6-2) Round 2 will run on Friday evening January 17th as all 5 races return. Don’t miss out on your favorites as we surge on thru to the finals on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of April 17, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawlosi Apr 17, 2023 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Switchingears has four wins and a second in his last five Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Xtra Fancy (TAA 3/8) and JS Rush Limbo (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Imark Kennel’s Imark Trixie has two straight Grade AA wins for trainer DiAnn Derr. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Got Rhythm has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Ron Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Smile N Mean It has four wins and a second in his last five 3/8 trips (TC, B, TA, TAA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Suave (B, A, AA) and Arkwild B Shalom (D, C, B) have captured three out of their last four outings for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Rangel Kennel’s Purecrazidude has back-to-back 3/8 victories (B, TA) for trainer Alex Hall. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Nashville Flame has two straight wins (B, A) for trainer Mike Holguin. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Slatex Livi has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Louise Strong. 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 WVGOBA Juvenile kicks off at Wheeling Stan Pawloski Sep 14, 2026 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. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 17, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 18, 2020 Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It has five wins and three seconds in her last eight Grade AA races for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Arkans Scrappy has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has three wins and a second in her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Heska Holka has three victories and a second in her last four outings (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Free Falling has three wins and a second in her last four Grade AA races for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate GF Plasencia has back-to-back 3/16 victories (TB, TA). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Intrigue has two wins and a second in her last three Grade AA starts for trainer Louise Strong. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING YEAR IN REVIEW: 2021 HANDLES SOAR, TRACK HIGHLIGHTS Stan Pawloski Jan 18, 2022 The 2021 greyhound racing season at Wheeling Island produced record handles following the closure of all the Florida racetracks at the end of 2020. Wheeling Island handled $237 million on greyhound racing in 2021 compared to a handle of $75 million in 2019 (last full season numbers available) – a 212 percent increase. In 2020, the track was closed for three months due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. With a 20-race card in 2021, weekend handles surpassing a million dollars a program was commonplace as were $5 million handles a week. The exciting and fun-filled 2021 season had numerous highlights on the track, including the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, two West Virginia bred stake events, a record-tying performance and win streaks which generated interest. In addition, several youngsters with promising futures opened their careers and the track experienced an influx of racers from other operations – notably the Florida tracks and Iowa late in the year. Top greyhound honors went to Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon, who posted 20 victories. Next in line with 19 wins each were Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbi’s Gusta Win, Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Slush Fund and Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart. The Lester Raines Kennel, trained by Joel Roden, captured the 2021 kennel championship – making it back-to-back crowns. It was Raines’ third title in the last four years. In the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic in late October, Lester Raines Kennel’s Teaser’s Tickle took charge early and never looked back in winning the track’s featured stakes event by 2 ½ lengths in 29.58. Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs Racing Kennel) took runner up honors while Penrose Boss (Blanchard Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final order of finish were RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines Kennel), fourth; Ding Dong Ditch (Imark Kennel), fifth; Abbi’s Frontman (Jacobs Racing Kennel), sixth; CTW Black Forest (Steve Sarras Kennel), seventh; and Frappe (Blanchard Kennel), eighth. Teaser’s Tickle made track history in winning the Mountaineer Classic. Since the track opened in 1976, no other greyhound had ever captured a major stakes championship in just 14 career races. The old mark was held by Large Lee, who won the 2008 Firecracker Sprint in his 15th career trip. It was a remarkable run to the stakes crown for Teaser’s Tickle as the September 2019 greyhound out of Bella Infrared-Beautiful Tease entered the qualifying rounds without a single Grade AA race under his belt. After a seventh in the first round, Teaser’s Tickle romped to three straight wins by a combined 23 lengths to earn a spot in the final. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile in September, Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Dark Night rocketed by the leaders on the backstretch before pulling away to a 5 ½-length victory in 29.81. JA’s Croft (Code Red Kennel) took runner up honors while Mac’s New York (A Ray Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final finish were RS’s Blue Heaven (Lester Raines Kennel), fourth; Mac’s Zhivago (A Ray Kennel), fifth; RS’s Prime Time (Lester Raines Kennel), sixth; Coach Wonder (Patriot/Taplin Kennel), seventh; and Mac’s Evita (A Ray Kennel), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Keystone Championship in November, Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Prime Time dominated the field in the final – finishing 5 lengths ahead of runner up CET Dirty Gurly (Steve Sarras Kennel) while JA’s Moon Man (Code Red Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the Keystone final finish were Mac’s Choo (A Ray), fourth; Mac’s Zhivago (A Ray), fifth; GLS Fast Food (Jacobs Racing), sixth; Macs Chapman (A Ray), seventh; and RS’s Blue Heaven (Lester Raines), eighth. The longest winning streak during the 2021 racing season was five in a row by six greyhounds – Abbi’s Gusta Win (Jacobs Racing Kennel), Frappe (Blanchard Kennel), O Ya Trisha (Lester Raines Kennel), Oshkosh Heart (Charter Kennel), Imark Daria (Imark Kennel) and RS Big D (Lester Raines Kennel). Two greyhounds posted four straight wins twice in 2021 – O Ya Trisha (Lester Raines Kennel) and CTW Black Forest (Steve Sarras Kennel). Other racers with four victories in a row were AD Black Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), BO’s Owen (Blanchard Kennel), Easi Lil Charlie (Blanchard Kennel), FGF Ron Weasley (Charter Kennel), JS Wanna Bee (Lester Raines Kennel), JS Slush Fund (Lester Raines Kennel), JS In The Money (Rangel Kennel), KB’s Copy Kat (Charter Kennel), LK’s Sheridan (Steve Sarras Kennel), Pat C Paul (Rangel Kennel), Super Ollie (Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel) and Teaser’s Tickle (Lester Raines Kennel). The track’s 330-yard record time of 16.74, held since December 2015 by Lester Raines Kennel’s Atascocita Santo, was tied by Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s UBX Crackereater in November. UBX Crackereater, a January 2019 greyhound out of SH Avatar-Beautiful Tease, is owned by Cheyenne Criswell and Jason Hess. Previous Next

< Back Finalists set for WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint Stakes Stan Pawloski Nov 18, 2024 Code Red Kennel’s CG’s Sun Storm tops all qualifiers for the Saturday afternoon, Nov. 23, final of the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Sprint Stakes at Wheeling Island. CG’s Sun Storm is the only greyhound to post victories in all three qualifying rounds to accumulate a total of 45 points. Next in line is Imark Kennel’s CET Dirty Skinny with 40 points on the strength of two wins and a second. Completing the championship field are Neighbaah (Steve Sarras), 30 points; Buckeye Bandit (Steve Sarras) and CET Banks (Imark), 27 points each; CG’s Honesty (Code Red) and Wild Money Honey (Xtrem Hess Racing), 25 points each; and SS Full Metal (Steve Sarras), 24 points. Post positions for the final will be drawn later this week. In addition to CG’s Sun Storm, the two other greyhounds registering semifinal round victories Sunday were CET Dirty Skinny (Imark) and Neighbaah (Steve Sarras). Points after the semifinal round follow: (The top 8 greyhounds advance to the final). CG’s Sun Storm (Code Red), 45 points CET Dirty Skinny (Imark), 40 points Neighbaah (Steve Sarras), 30 points Buckeye Bandit (Steve Sarras), 27 points CET Banks (Imark), 27 points CG’s Honesty (Code Red), 25 points Wild Money Honey (Xtrem Hess Racing), 25 points SS Full Metal (Steve Sarras), 24 points (The following greyhounds were eliminated after the semifinal round). Lord Of The Rings (Steve Sarras), 23 points CET Littles (Imark), 21 points Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing), 21 points CET Shortie (Steve Sarras), 20 points Best Of Times (Steve Sarras), 19 points Arroyo Duchess (Code Red), 19 points CET Zinc (Imark), 18 points Arroyo Deon (Code Red), 17 points Elijah Craig (Steve Sarras), 16 points Coach Donniemays (Patriot/Taplin), 15 points Wild Ms Rose (Xtrem Hess Racing), 15 points GF The Fast One (Imark), 13 points Only Rock N Roll (Steve Sarras), 12 points Castle Walls (Steve Sarras), 11 points Basil Hayden (Steve Sarras), 11 points GF Straight One (Imark), 10 points Previous Next

< Back LEAP DAY ALL-DISTANCE CARD Feb 28, 2020 What a great Saturday evening we have for you for LEAP year. It happens once every four years, so we though we would add 4 other stakes distances to the mix and get an ALL Distance card for everyone to wager on. You get to see stakes events over 330, 550, 660, 770, and 990 yards, and that includes 2 semi-final-round of the 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic. If that was not enough, we will be running our Leap Year Loot promotion where we will be giving away loads of cash! Let’s take a closer look at the races and see if we can get you cashing some tickets this Saturday at bestbet Jacksonville. Leap Day All Distance Evening – Saturday February 29, 2020 Race 2 – (330 Yards) – Super sprint coming your way and there is no better early speeder than JS Range Rover. This greyhound can get to the front on any field and this one is NOT chalked full of grade A’s. Expect him to be pressed, but on the lead, he wins. Prompting the pace will be the other inside ankle burners. Mi Bronc Buster is a promising pup that is not just fast, but he has his beloved rail too. Jay Abu is more rusher than breaker, so see the instant lead won’t happen, but he still should be in the mix. And don’t forget about Misterbythatmuch. Another strong early threat that is well posted and could upset. (3-1-4-2) Race 4 – (990 Yards) – From the shortest course to the longest, the super-marathon runners make their way into the card once again. You never pick against the Lashmet Kennel in this race as they have won the last 2 times, we have run it. They always seem to dominate and LK’s Dimingus gets the nod tonight. RS Libbys Pick has the class edge on everyone else and the rail which makes her dangerous. Like the rest though, just don’t know if she can go this far. WW Aces Of Aces is a good steady runner with good class lines that might be able to contend over the route, and Watch Me Grin might not look that good on paper, but the gears he has late might just come in handy over the added, added distance event. If you are looking for a longshot, pick the Cheshire cat from the middle post. (6-1-7-5) Race 5 – (550 Yards) – Semi-Finals 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic – Talk about your tough races. This one is loaded to the brim with tip top talent and it is going to be highly contested from the get-go. Obviously Pat C News will bomb to the lead and control this race to the stretch but getting home a winner could be a tricky proposition in this race. WHY? The fast as I want to be runner, WW Blazing Crest is right next door and can outbreak, or, run down, News if his head is on right. Recently he has been MONEY, and tonight I the trend continues from a better post. Double winners Penrose Boss and LK’s Effingham are no slouch themselves as both get good post position and can threaten a pace from close or far. (4-5-2-7) Race 7 – (660 Yards) – I see this race looking like the last one over this distance, the finals of the 2020 Orange Park Derby. WP’s Twistedlady is back from a couple of efforts over 550 for the stakes and now gets back at home over 660 yards. She loves the outside, she won the stakes from the 8 box, and I expect her break to return. She will be pressed early by Arby from the rail. This solid grade A early speeder will be on or near the lead in the early stages of this race, but late he just won’t be able to hang with the champ. Fellow finalist Fakeit To Makeit always gives her all in each and every start. A solid chaser, she should factor in the money throughout in this effort, and don’t forget WW Frankie D. You might not know his name, but you need to pay attention. He is a solid grade A that can close well over the round and finally gets out of the 5 box. If he gets loose, he could be upset minded tonight. (5-1-6-7) Race 9 – (770 Yards) – Another wide-open race and only a couple of greyhound have run this far in this field. Class over the rest, so you have to like the grade A’s on the outside of the racetrack. LK’s I Got This looks the part. A solid grade A winner that is not short over the 660 yards course and can dominate up front when she gets loose early. The 8 box with no speed around early, helps her get it done. Pat C Woozy is hot off a win and can flat out fly late when he is not impeded early on. Don’t expect to see her early, but late you know that she will make her presence known. Dutch Bally might lack class, but has the raw late speed needed to be effective over this distance, and KW Cassadee Pope is a solid chasing plugger that has run 770 before and knows how to stay in the money. Look for another superfecta finish tonight. (8-7-3-6) Race 11 – (550 Yards) – Semi-Finals 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic – The other semi-final round race and this one is just as tough as the other. Easi Conroy has to be the one to beat here. He has won 3 straight races, and 5 of his last 6 starts, and took down super pup Pat C Lookie Last time out. He has the 1 box and I don’t see anything working against him. He will have to be on the top of his game, but an undefeated run through the rounds is within his reach. Speaking of Lookie, she is back in with Conroy again and gets a chance at revenge. This double winner in the stakes was a mere couple of lengths off of the track record in round number 1. Her blazing speed could be a difference maker, especially if she can outbreak Conroy from a great middle post. Others to consider include Lookie’s kennelmate Pat C Adieu and Super C Addison. Adieu looks to rebound after a rough trip last time out and Addison is never out of any race that she runs in. Both have the skills to score, might just need a little help to get it done in this effort against this talented field of greyhounds. (4-1-6-5) Previous Next

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< Back NOVA KENNEL SETS DERBY LANE RECORD Mar 17, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – It began with the night’s closest finish – Deco All Redd’s first career win by a nose. By the end of the night, Nova kennel wound up being second to none. For the first time in modern-day history, a Derby Lane operation won eight races on a single program. Nova’s accomplishment on this past Saturday’s evening performance covered all five graded levels, highlighted by wins with its first six starters. Few could see the record-setting effort by Nova coming. Entering the night’s 15-race program, Nova ranked 12th among 14 kennels with 48 wins. Kennel owner Hans Limmer had 11 greyhounds entered - 10 in 550-yard sprints – and most of them shined when the lights came on under the guidance of trainer Missy Kubitz. Deco All Redd’s come-from-behind win in Race 2, a Grade M sprint, was the first of six victories in consecutive races for Nova. Deco All Redd, competing in his fifth lifetime race, paid $6.40 to win – one of five Nova favorites to prevail on the program. Another favorite, Hi Noon Ruger, followed with a 5-1/2-length win at Grade C and paid $5.20. Turbo Finley then pulled off a two-length triumph at Grade B and returned $11.40. Dancin Lee continued the trend with a two-length victory at Grade D in Race 5, paying $9.20. Finish Him then picked up his first career Grade A win by 2-1/2 lengths and returned $12.80. Send Overnight extended Nova’s win streak in Race 7 with a half-length triumph at Grade D, paying $6.40 as the favorite. Nova suffered its first loss in Race 8, but Deco Gatling Gun put the kennel back in the winner’s circle in the following race with an eight-length Grade A romp, returning $5.60 as the favorite. Nova then had three more opportunities to set the modern-day mark, and it took the final one to pull off the feat. After losing Races 10 and 12, Turbo Ferris rallied for a 3-1/2-length Grade C win in Race 14 – paying $4.20 as the favorite – to give Nova a page in Derby Lane’s record book. Edward Gardner, Robert Hardison and David Hays each owned two of the winners, while Charles Haliburton III and Peter Limmer each were owners of a winner. Only two kennels in modern-day history had won seven races in one performance. Three-time defending kennel champion Everett Racing was the most recent operation to win seven, that coming on June 22, 2019. Filipelli & O’Donnell kennel was the previous one with seven victories on June 16, 2009. LANDMARK VICTORY . All-America first-team sprinter LK’s Crush N It of Lashmet kennel reached his 75th career win Monday with a four-length Grade A victory at Derby Lane. Trained by Ken Deacon for breeders and kennel operators John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., LK’s Crush N It attained his milestone victory in start No. 106. The 39-month-old son of LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In is the reigning national win leader and five-time stakes champion. Previous Next