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< Back FULTON FUTURE STAR HAD A "NOSE" UP IN FUTURITY Shane Bolender Sep 8, 2020 He was the best young star during qualifying, nearly regardless of what metric you were using. Owner Kevin Fulton had a dual brother combination of young stars out of SH AVATAR that came into the 2020 Great American Greyhound Futurity with little history to go off of. FGF MATHIAS sure looked the part though. He was wasting little time climbing the grade ladder at Southland, earning a four race win streak a week or so before qualifying began and reached grade “B”. Once qualifying began, the “new puppy dust” started to wear off quickly and he was establishing himself to be one of the likely favorites to win it all. The first three rounds netted two wins and a second by a solo length behind youngster CTW BLACK FOREST who was one of the hottest greyhounds in those opening qualifying rounds. Those 40 points were easily enough to coast into the second set of three qualifying rounds. However, just like life itself, nobody really cares about what you did yesterday. What are you going to do now? The 76 pound brindle male responded in similar fashion. He won two of the next three rounds as well, finishing second this time to eventual fellow finalist AMOS DECKER, despite running into trouble early. Mathias nearly went last to first in such a style that you wondered just how fast and good is this young budding star?? His “little” brother (he is 3 pounds lighter), FGF BRANCH didn’t quite seem to have the talent his bigger brother did. In fact, the first three rounds were a bit shaky as he only earned 15 points with two third place finishes and a seventh. He survived the cut to the field and enjoyed the reset of the points to zero where he made the most of the second opportunity. We went undefeated in the final three rounds, being the only greyhound in the field to do so. Well, he hadn’t faced his brother in any of those three races, but he did beat fellow finalists SNL VIPER and AMOS DECKER. Plus he got a bonus in drawing the one box for the championship too. ELIZA FRASER (Gloria Dorsey Kennel) could be best summed up by saying she got stronger each and every race in qualifying. She was one of two females to make the championship field, but quickly dismissed any doubters about her skillset when she waxed a semi-finals field by just over seven lengths. The inside runner also drew a nice blue blanket for her run to the championship race, which would be her third straight start from the inside. The previous two attempts resulted in that big victory and a close second place effort. JS PRETTY FLY (Lester Raines Kennel) was one of two entries in the championship by trainer Monte Hoopes. Her racing style was a bit different from most in the field in the fact that she relied on a good break and even better rush to the first turn to do her damage. She never finished worse than 3rd in any of the six qualifying rounds and although she claimed two wins in those six starts, she had the lead in four of those six. SNL VIPER was the other Monte Hoopes trained entry in the championship and the 69 pound brindle male was boxed just to the outside of his kennelmate. And just like his kennelmate, this SH AVATAR sired youngster relied on his early speed as well. The more concerning part was that although he had the lead in five of his six qualifying rounds, he only held on for one win, which was in the opening round. AMOS DECKER was the second entry for trainer Natalie Looper who had the second most experience in the field with 23 starts (only kennelmate Eliza Fraser had more with 33). Unlike his kennelmate, he had the polar opposite of running styles. While Eliza Fraser liked the inside, Amos Decker loved the outside part of the track. Where Eliza relied on early speed for success, Amos more than not came off the pace. They both got their one win when it mattered the most though (last qualifying round) and all you need to do is have a seat at the table in stakes championships to have a shot. AB HUCK (Charter Kennel) was the third entry into the championship for trainer Stephen Ulrich. This 73 pound red male was probably the least talked about of the three entries thanks to the overwhelming success Branch and Mathias were having during qualifying. Although he won two of his six rounds, it was that last place finish in round 5 that almost sealed his fate out of the championship race. He had to win a tiebreaker against two other greyhounds, and the sole saving grace for him was a second place finish in the fourth round. This midtrack runner also drew on some more luck by drawing a six post for the championship race. SALUD BLACKJACK (Northshore Kennel) seemed destined for the championship race. In the opening round, he fell and finished last. The second round wasn’t much better when he finished fifth. His third place effort in round three earned him a total of 10 qualifying points after three rounds. He just missed not moving on at all. Fourth round action ended up with a seventh place finish, putting this 76 pounder in serious threat of not even making the consolation race. Then a fire struck inside him as he ran a very impressive 2nd to FGF Mathias in round five and then he obliterated a field by 6 ½ lengths that contained the likes of KB’S ROCKYBALBOA and CTW BLACK FOREST. This wide runner also drew the far outside post 8 for the championship. He was as hot as any coming into the finale. And what a finale it would be. When the box opened for the 2020 Great American Greyhound Futurity, nearly all the early speed came flying out of the box that you would expect. JS Pretty Fly, SNL Viper and FGF Branch had a three way duel going into the first turn with Salud Blackjack having all the room he wanted to rush up on the outside. Viper hugged the rail smartly to take control of the race through that first turn as well did Eliza Fraser. Blackjack had an incredibly clean trip around the turn and was closing on the leaders fast. FGF Branch got stepped on some from behind which broke his stride and ended his championship hopes. One greyhound everyone was looking for in the backstretch though was Mathias. And they found him, laying fifth but easily still within striking distance with half the race to go. And he needed 49.99% of it too. By the time the far turn came up, Blackjack had finally worn down Viper and Eliza Fraser couldn’t match his speed either. The one greyhound that could match that late kick was coming fast and quickly and that was Mathias. It would come down to those two in an epic stretch run. Blackjack swung toward the middle of track coming to the finish line, which had Mathias been a rail runner, could have resulted in an easier victory or path. Mathias swung a bit further outside in the stretch run which made the victory even tougher to come by considering the valuable ground he gave up in order to go to that part of the track. In one late last burst, Mathias pulled nearly even with Blackjack when the bright photo finish lights came up. It took a little while to know the results. The photo finish says it all. One greyhound is in extended gait crossing the finish line. The other, in contraction. The difference in a hundredth of a second and those two positions in their running strides resulted in a “win by a head” and a championship by FGF Mathias. If the race was just a hair longer than 583 yards, maybe a photo wouldn’t have even been needed. But then again, for us racing fans, we would have been stripped of this great finish if it would have happened any other way. FGF Mathias not only earned a championship, but showed the heart of a champion in the process. If this turns out to the be the last Great American Greyhound Futurity run, what a heck of a way to go out. Congratulations to all the connections for FGF Mathias, including the entire Fulton family, trainer Stephen Ulrich and kennel owner Rodney Cooley. HISTORICAL WINNERS – GREAT AMERICAN GREYHOUND FUTURITY · 1994 – DESIGN TIME (Bob Bradshaw) · 1995 – BEE LITE (Ron Beckner) · 1996 – BOMB THREAT (Bernie Colette) · 1997 – STAT US SKIPPER (J. Taylor & R. Sifferman) · 1998 – WW TIME WARP (Wayne Ward) · 1999 – HOTSHOT SALESMAN (Charles & Judith Moore) · 2000 – HAPPY VOYAGE (C. Don Godby) · 2001 – TOM S GREEN MILE (Tom Sugihara) · 2002 – WHIP LASH WINK (Jason Haynes & John Henry) · 2003 – SYSTEM MC ASICS (Jimmy King) · 2004 – ATASCOCITA LEROY (Atascocita Racing) · 2005 – ATASCOCIATE SMOKE (Atascocita Racing) · 2006 – FLYING BRITT (Flying Eagles Kennel) · 2007 – USS SAN JUAN (Ron Wiltse) · 2008 – FLYING TANADAK (Vince Berland) · 2011 – TIGER UP A TREE (Vince Berland)* · 2016 – ATASCOCITA SIG (George Ulmer)** · 2017 – KONOMI (Robert Hardison)** · 2018 – FIESTA MOUNTAIN (Jeff Blair) *** · 2019 – SALUD APOLLO (Jeff Blair & Michael Montoya)*** · 2020 – FGF MATHIAS (Kevin Fulton) *** 1994-2008 races run at The Woodlands * run at Victoryland ** run at Wheeling Island *** run at Southland August 29, 2020 – Evening (Great American Greyhound Futurity Championship) · Race: 3 Grade: SAA Distance: 583 Condition: F Fgf Mathias 7 7 5 4 1-ns 31.99 .80 SAA G.A.G.F. Champion Salud Blackjack 8 6 2 1-1 2-ns 32.00 7.30 SC Outdueled Late Wd Eliza Fraser 2 3 3 3 3-6 32.42 7.20 SAA Bmpd Str Turn Ins Fgf Branch 1 2 6 6 4-6.5 32.46 3.10 SAA Bmpd 1st Turn Mt Ab Huck 6 8 4 5 5-7 32.49 36.80 SAA Blckd Str Turn Ins SNL Viper 4 4 1-1.5 2 6-7.5 32.53 12.30 SA Bmpd Str Turn Rl Amos Decker 5 5 8 8 7-8.5 32.60 36.50 SA Bmpd 1st Turn Wd Js Pretty Fly 3 1 7 7 8-13 32.90 7.10 SAA Bmpd 1st Turn In s Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of September 20, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Sep 20, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Slush Fund has won four out of her last five Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Saltythursday has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Red Velvet has three straight 3/8 victories (C, B, TA) for trainer Barb Long. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Denali Darlin (C, B, A) and JW’s Ladyluck (D, C, B) have captured three out of their last four outings for trainer Louise Strong. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Goldfinger has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Blanchard Kennel’s Arkans Ballarat has won three out of his last four trips (M, D, C) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of April 5, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Apr 5, 2020 Rangel Kennel’s Pat C Paul has four straight victories (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Scott Robinette. Abrahamson Kennel’s Atascocita Birma has two wins and a second in her last three Grade AA starts for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mates Orange Meltdown has three 3/16 wins in a row (TD, C, TA) while Atascocita Berta has back-to-back victories (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Sineadocollar has two straight wins (A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bigfoot (TA, AA 3/8) and BGR The Outlaw (B, A) have back-to-back victories for trainer Frank Pellittere. Charter Kennel’s Eau Claire has two wins in a row (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW All Smiles has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Beth Phoenix has won three out of her last four outings (D, C, B) for trainer Barb Long. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s BV Memphis has captured three out of her last four trips (M, C, B) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as December 5, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Dec 5, 2022 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Dan has 10 wins, including six in a row, and two seconds in his last 12 starts for trainer Jay Falcone. Charter Kennel’s Seven Summers has won four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Atta Boy Angus has five wins and five seconds in his last 10 Grade TAA 3/16 trips. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Slatex Wine has captured four out his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Marlyn Mason has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has four wins and two seconds in his last six Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Atomic Dawg has four victories and a second in his last five trips (B, A, AA), O Ya Fame has back-to-back wins (A, AA) and JS Big Rig has three straight victories (M, D, C). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Cuddlebug has won four out of her last five races (D, C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate Oakland Handoff has captured three out of her last four outings (D, C, B). Rangel Kennel’s Pat C Knob has won three out of his last four 3/8 starts (TD, TC, TA) for trainer Alex Hall. Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Utley has captured three out of his last four races (M, C, B) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Imark Kennel’s Sharpdressedman has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING HOT DOGS ( AS OF MARCH 13, ALL RACES 5/16 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ) Stan Pawloski Mar 21, 2023 Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has four wins and a second in his last five Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates SNL Karma has three victories and two seconds in her last five outings (B, A, AA), JS Xtra Fancy has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TA, TAA) and JS Bud Lite Nite has won three out of his last four races (C, B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Easi Utley has two wins and a second in his last three trips (A, AA). Rangel Kennel’s Pat C Dog Patch has three straight victories (B, A, AA) for trainer Alex Hall. Kennel-mate Ace Hottakiwaki has captured three out of his last four starts (D, C, B). Charter Kennel’s Tequila Time has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer James Campbell. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Nashvilleinferno has three victories in a row (M, D, C) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 27, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Roulette has four wins and three seconds in her last seven Grade AA trips for trainer Louise Strong. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s CTW Tira Misu has won five out of her last six outings (B, AA) for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mates GF La Duena has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/16 races while CBJ Fly Blush has two wins and a second in her last three starts (B, A). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Butterworth has three straight Grade AA victories for trainer Ron Otto. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has won three out of her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Blanchard Kennel’s High Wire Willy has captured three out of his last four Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate L’s Luv It has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade AA races. Rangel Kennel’s PJ Felicia has won three out of her last four 3/8 outings (TC, B, TAA) for trainer Alex Hall. Charter Kennel’s PJ Rich The Kid has captured three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Jay Falcone. Abrahamson Kennel’s Arkans Honshu has won three out of her last four races (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Imark Kennel’s Allday Emma has captured three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next

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< Back SOUTHLAND DERBY CONSOLATION Aug 27, 2021 Congrats go out to “Fiesta Grace”, your winner of the 2021 Southland Derby Consolation stakes at Southland Casino & Racing last Saturday afternoon. “Gracie” as she is known as in the kennel, ran a career best winning time of 31.67 when she sailed past the finish line first for trainer Natalie Looper of the Gloria Dorsey Kennel. She didn’t take long to establish her dominance in the race, going box to wire and opening a big lead past the first turn of the race that nobody in the field could catch. She went off at 5-1 odds to win the race, returning $12.20 for every $2 placed on her nose to win. She is owned by Jeff Blair and Michael Montoya. Barts Blue Blood finished second for the Charter Kennel while Northshore Kennel’s fan favorite, Chillaxification rallied for third. Previous Next

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< Back SALUD RAINDROP AND SARKAZUM SELECTED FOR TOP NGA AWARDS Jim Gartland Mar 24, 2020 Two Southland stars have picked up the NGA’s annual Awards; Salud Raindrop winning the 49th Annual NGA Rural Rube Award as the nation’s top sprinter for 2019, and Sarkazum capturing the Flashy Sir Award as the best distance greyhound in the land. Raindrop nosed out JS Flamin Ace for the Rural Rube and Sarkazum got the nod over B Tigger in this year’s voting. Voting was tight in both races with twelve different greyhounds receiving Rural Rube votes and eleven different racers getting votes in the Flashy Sir category. A 2017 daughter of Bella Infrared-Mega Whitney , Raindrop was considered the "best greyhound in the country" for most of the year. She captured the nation's attention by snapping off win streaks and running blistering times throughout the 2019 Southland campaign. She put together win streaks of nine, five, eleven and five on her way to winning a meet leading thirty six races at Southland against the best in the country even while missing a full two months of racing. She was also voted as Captain of the All American team by the NGA. Owned by Jeff Blair and Mike Montoya and racing for the Natalie Looper trained, Gloria Dorsey Kennel, Raindrop started the year off with a bang winning ten of her first fourteen starts, including a first round win in the Hound Madness Stake. A stumble out of the box in the second round took her out of the running for the finals, however. She would then go on to rip off nineteen wins in her next twenty one starts including all four qualifying rounds and the championship final of the 2019 Southland Derby. Her next twelve starts would bring eight more wins to her already stellar resume including four qualifying round wins in the $200,000 Darby Henry Female Sprint Championship. Racing luck, or maybe bad luck, got the best of her in the finals where she was hit at the turn and suffered a hip injury which sidelined her until late in the year. Her quick box break and speed to the front were her signature and she was rarely caught once on the lead. She won 76% of the races she started and hit the pay sheet forty four times in forty seven tries, a 93% in the money finishing rate! A much deserved award for this fabulous sprinter. Congratulations to Jeff, Mike, Gloria, Natalie and all the connections of Salud Raindrop . Runner-up in the Rural Rube voting was Garth Bolton and Lester Raines' JS Flamin Ace . This son of Superior Panama-CH Sweet Honey made the finals of five stakes at Southland including the GAGF, Southland Derby, Male Sprint, King & Queens and Two For The Money Stakes. He captured the $200,000 Darby Henry Male Sprint title as well as the King & Queens and Two For The Money events. He compiled an amazing 58-28-9-5-7 record and most likely would have been a shoe in for the Rural Rube in any other year. He was also named to the All American team. Others high in the voting for the Rural Rube were Ungs & Galbreath's Revin Devon , Pat McMillon's Mac's Trudeaux , and John & Jill Lashmet's LK's Crush N It . Voting was close for the top spot in the Flashy Sir contest. Only two greyhounds received double digit votes and were separated by only three votes in the end. Sarkazum won out over B Tigger with Dyenuhmite , Takin N Interest , Elizabeth Banks and LK's Hi Pockets not far behind. Sarkazum is a brindle son out of "home grown" O'Donnell stock, Shonn and Jennah . He is the epitome of a distance star as he ran only one official race less than 660 yards in 2019. He won races at 660, 703 and 880 yards over the course of the Southland meet. His credentials for the year read as follows: $100,000 Razorback Champion (660), 2nd in the $100,000 Super Marathon Championship (820), overall 2019 record of 51-14-15-5-9 and 1st team NGA All American. Racing against the best competition in the country day in and day out, Sarkazum consistently brought home paychecks, finishing in the money 43 times or nearly 85% of his starts. Running distance races only, and a majority of those at 820 yards, he managed to remain competitive and relatively injury free. He rarely missed a start and other than a short break in early March averaged about 4.25 races a month. All of this while turning three midway through the year. His win in the final of the $100,000 Razorback Championship was in typical, blazing come from behind style winning by a length in the end over the likes of Super C Chilly , American Andale , MRL Full Boat , Drink It Off , Cool It Now and Cherokee Fiddle . He would win three of four qualifying rounds in the $100,000 Super Marathon Championship before running a trouble filled 2nd to B Tigger in the final. A classic distance star and a proud product of his owner's own bloodlines lines, we congratulate William O'Donnell and the Northshore racing team for Sarkazum's Flashy Sir honor! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 21, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 21, 2020 Imark Kennel’s Imark Solo has seven wins and a second in his last nine Grade AA races for trainer Diann Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has six victories, a second and a third in her last eight Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates BWC Millie has three wins and two seconds in her last five Grade AA trips, Tkel Starz has captured three out of her last four outings (C, B, A) and Easi Lil Charlie has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has won three out of his last four Grade AA races for trainer Ron Otto. Lester Raines Kennel’s Craigie Pirate has captured three out of his last four Grade AA outings for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Teasemansqueezem has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flying Alita has two victories and a second in her last three Grade AA trips for trainer Joe Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Waxon Waxoff has back-to-back Grade TAA 3/16 wins for trainer Frank Pellittere. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s XAT’s Thorn has three straight victories (C, B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate Proud Soul has won three out of his last four starts (C, B, A). Charter Kennel’s Barts Fire Away has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Kenneth Brotherton. Previous Next

< Back Caliente Kennel Wins for Grade A / 546 -Dec 10-16 Patricia Saul Dec 18, 2023 Newport captured four Grade A wins from Cw Esperanza, Sailing Doodle’s, Silver Thread and Laughter N Tears. Trainer Tyler Sadulski Rio Grande Kennel took four wins with Gonz Califia (2), Gonz Xibalba and Amy SeldomFound. Trainer Marcos Gonzalez Racers capturing one Grade A win were Atx Hyperboy (La Fiesta, Trainer Bobby Mir), Ww Creek (Los Taxis, Trainer Vicente Lopez) and WW Ellery Queen (Tijuana, Trainer Aldara Fuentes). Previous Next