 Your new post is loading...
Your new post is loading...
Scoop.it!
The $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stake kicks off Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 10, at Wheeling Island with a field of 23 sprinters. A majority of the entries are from Tri-state Greyhound Park. The second round will be held on Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 16, with the semifinals during the Sunday matinee card, Sept. 21. The championship final is set for Saturday afternoon, Sept. 27. 
No comment yet.
Sign up to comment
Scoop.it!
This August, PBKC has featured On Track for Greyhound Adoption and the fund-raising program culminates with a Track Walk Saturday, August 30 at noon. Employees, customers and Greyhound adoption representatives with pets will participate by walking the track to show their support. A special ceremony and a check presentation will follow the walk. PBKC is very fortunate to work with four adoption groups who find homes for retired racers. The groups include: Awesome Greyhound Adoptions/Hounds for Heroes, Elite Greyhound Adoptions, Forever Greyhounds and Greyhound Pets of America. The groups care for retired racers and screen and inform potential adopters in order to find the right pet for the right family. They are non-profit, volunteer-run groups that are very active in the community, participating in events, parades and other functions to promote adoptions.
Scoop.it!
By The Associated Press Greyhound racing is illegal in 39 states, and waning interest and profits have shuttered racing in four others. In most of the places where it continues, track operators want...
Scoop.it!
The first round of the $45,000 King and Queen stakes is in the history book at Dubuque. Twenty-four males and twenty-four females competed in round one on June 20. Blanchard kennel’s Naples Fort Myers Derby champion B’s Graciebswift (BD’s Grayson x Odd Cherie) continued her winning ways and has her eye on the prize and a second stakes this year. Gracie was one of three females to score the top points in round one. Iowa Racer’s Springisintheair (KC and All x Share The Glory) upset the favorite in her heat and River Bluff kennel’s SE’s Tali Ritz (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Miss Penske) also scored top points. Last year’s superstar Superior Product was magnificent as always. The KC and All x USS Ceremony) male blazed a 30.93 in his victory-the only round one time under 31-seconds for Superior kennel. He is the leading male vying for one of four male slots for the final. Bockenstedt kennel’s opening weekend Juvenile stakes winner Boc’s Barneyfife (BD’s Grayson x Ucme Lil Spice) won his first round heat. Hardison and Hambleton’s Winston Wishbone (Tyrur Alex*x Gamet Autum) was an upset winner in his heat to earn top points.
Scoop.it!
Derby Lane is in the final four weeks of the 89th racing season and things are really heating up. Capabal kennel’s JW B Ward (Aerial Battle x Corvette Lee) kept his win streak alive to close out May with five in a row over the 550-yard course. B Ward’s victory was a 14th quiniela finish from his past 15 starts. JW B Ward won the Matinee Idol in January and proved to be the best youngster in last month’s Gold Trophy Juvenile. During the semifinal round Ward scored a win and broke the 30-second mark in a winning time of 29.99-a season’s best.
Scoop.it!
The third round of the 2014 JGR Puppy Stakes saw some very heated battles in the five remaining races, but when the smoke cleared, just one greyhound remains unbeaten. Catness Everdean left nothing to chance in the 9th race on the card as she hit the lid and took instant command of the race. Putting some lengths between her and the rest of the field early on, she coasted all the way around the racetrack on the lead to secure her third straight victory. Gaining ground throughout was chaser Kiowa Collin, followed by steady chaser Gm’s Miss Ashley, and the quick closing Pj Hold on Loose.
Scoop.it!
As the calendar turns to June, Bluffs Runs turns the track over to the puppies with the $60,000 Juvenile Stakes. The Stakes, open to greyhounds who are under 26 months of age by May 27, 2014, begins Wednesday, June 4, with a field of 96 entries. They will compete in the 12 of the day’s 15-race performance (the first through sixth and the 10th through 15th races on the program). All 15 kennels at Bluffs Run have entries in the field. Boeckenstedt and the Harlan Brothers top the list with 11 entries each. The Legg, Mickim and the Keeper-Red Rock kennels have eight apiece.
Scoop.it!
As the 1963 Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons hit song went, “Oh What A Night.” Twenty years, two decades, a score or whatever numeric value one prefers, on June 4, 1994, Greyhound racing history was made as a demure 61-pound sweetheart changed the “Sport of Queens” forever.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
Joey Ice thrilled Derby Lane fans again Tuesday night May 13 when the January 2012 male took early control and drew away from the field leaving them in his 11-length wake. Joey had to work his way to the lead. When the box opened it was Alabama kennel’s MW’s Marci at 70-1 that rocketed to the lead. Joey rushed to the lead from the outside eight and zoomed by as he rounded the first turn.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
The third round and the first of two semifinal rounds of the 75th annual Gold Trophy is in the books. Cal Holland kennel’s KB’s Jawhawk (Flying Hydrogen x Millys Moment) upset the field in the first heat. At the break it was RCK Goneinaflash (Marsella) that jumped to the lead as he did in round two. Flash led the field until the homestretch where the charging athletes overtook him. Jacks Lil Bigman also gave a sensational performance for Lashmet as the male closed from last place to score second by 3/4ths length at the wire. Third through eighth were Odd Charlie, Beware Of Phog, RCK Goneinaflash, Nitro Pipsqueak, Lady Taboga and Diamonds Jovan. Jawhawk paid $45.40 to win.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
Once Upon a Time, in 1951… Buried in the pages of history is one of the best match races ever – the 1951 duel between Real Huntsman and Enchanting…. One of the more dramatic features in greyhound racing that gradually went the way of pay phones and drive-in theaters was the Match Race. The era of the Greyhound Match Race was from the 1940s on through the 1960s, when it seemed—to the delight of fans—that there were numerous duels being put together virtually every season. By contrast, few of today’s fans have even witnessed a highly promoted, thrilling match race.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
Dream experts claim that when one sees gold coins while sleeping it represents success and wealth. To date, I have not found an interpretation for dreaming of golden greyhounds, but I have seen the dream of golden greys come true for Catherine “Kate” D’Arcy. “It’s so different when it’s your dream,” said Kate. “I still can’t believe the years of planning and dreaming really did come true for me.” Kate is still over the moon with Golden Squire’s undefeated stakes victory, consecutive races, All America Team II recognition, and his recent run at the Flashy Sir award (top distance athlete). And sharing the front cover of the Jan./Feb. Review with AA Team Captain Rob Gronkowski was pretty special for Kate, too.
Scoop.it!
Hoosier Park Racing & Casino will play host to a special matinee card of live harness racing on Friday (May 16) with an adjusted post time of 1 p.m. A total of 14 races will compliment the afternoon festivities showcasing exciting horse racing action, fan-friendly activities, and giveaways. The matinee card of live harness racing will be the prelude to a night full of entertainment as country music legend Clint Black will take Hoosier Park’s Terrace Showroom stage at 8 p.m. In conjunction with the earlier post time, Fridays at Hoosier Park, dubbed ‘Fan-tastic Fridays,’ feature $1 beers, $1 hot dogs and $1 live racing programs and will also start at 1 p.m.
|
Scoop.it!
Bluffs Run begins its $60,000 Secretary Choice Stakes on Wednesday, Sept. 3. The 120-greyhound field means the 15-race card is all about the first round of the stakes. Each of the 15 kennels at Bluffs Run got to submit eight greyhounds for the Stakes. It turned the Stakes into a parade of champions. Three of four previous 2014 stakes champions are in the field, missing is the $60,000 3-8 Mile Derby winner Splish Splash from the Black Kennel.
Scoop.it!
Pinellas County, FL says no to new referendum for slots at St. Petersburg Kennel Club and Derby Lane
CLEARWATER – Pinellas County Commissioners said no Aug. 5 to a request to put a referendum question on the November ballot to get voters’ opinion on legalizing slot machines at pari-mutuel facilities.
Scoop.it!
Lester Raines Kennel’s Atascocita Santo tops all qualifiers for the Friday afternoon July 4 final of the $25,000 George Kellas Memorial Sprint Stake at Wheeling Island. The Joel Roden-trained Santo posted two wins and a second in the qualifying rounds to accumulate a total of 40 points. The 2-year-old missed by just a nose of going through the early rounds undefeated. Completing the final field are Flyin Man Of God (Vince Berland) and WW’s Ignite Fire (Wayne Ward), 35 points each; KB’s Try This On (A Ray), 32 points; Go Bon Coaltrain (Vince Berland), 28 points; Kiowa Leer Loyd (Cardinal), SE’s Hot Teacher (A Ray) and WW’s Dove House (Wayne Ward), 23 points each.
Scoop.it!
The 88th annual St Petersburg Derby qualifiers were held Saturday night June 21. The stakes race signals the season finale at Derby Lane. Sixteen greyhounds advanced to the semifinals that will be Wednesday night. Among those was Lashmet kennel’s Jack’s Lil Bigman (Pat C Clement x Jack’s Firstlady) that scorched the 660-yard oval at 37.18-three lengths faster than the next best 37.41 in the first round qualifiers. Michael Cassidy of CO owns Bigman that is trained by Ken Deacon. A second entry LK’s Instigator that won last year’s Derby Consolation stakes for owner Jill Lashmet moved to the semifinals. The Pauline O’Donnell kennel qualified three entries for the final. Kiowa Zabia (Kiowa Mon Manny x Kiowa Dashing) held under pressure to score a win for owners Kay Smith and Pauline O’Donnell. Kennelmates 2013 All-American Kiowa Jordan Doc ran second and the 2012 Holiday Distance Champion TMC’s Roxslide also earned a slot in the semifinals for trainer John Graham.
Scoop.it!
Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad May 31 signed into law a bill that will allow casinos to buy out dog racing. Branstad had delayed signing the bill because of objections from Iowa horsemen over a provision that will let the Iowa Greyhound Association simulcast horse and dog races at Iowa casinos without guaranteeing any of the revenue go to purses for horse racing. A week earlier he had said: "My concern, I think, the horse industry was left out of this." However, officials from Council Bluffs and Dubuque lobbied strongly for passage of the bill, saying the casinos were spending $13 million per year on Greyhound racing that could otherwise go to charity.
Scoop.it!
The third round of the 2014 JGR Puppy Stakes saw some very heated battles in the five remaining races, but when the smoke cleared, just one greyhound remains unbeaten. Catness Everdean left nothing to chance in the 9th race on the card as she hit the lid and took instant command of the race. Putting some lengths between her and the rest of the field early on, she coasted all the way around the racetrack on the lead to secure her third straight victory. Gaining ground throughout was chaser Kiowa Collin, followed by steady chaser Gm’s Miss Ashley, and the quick closing Pj Hold on Loose.
Scoop.it!
May at Bluffs Run belonged to the Bean & Stout Kennel. Bean & Stout had the most winners in the month (38) and needed only 182 starts to achieve that total. Eight other kennels had more starts in comparison. Leading Bean & Stout was its ace Ds Libra. The 71 pounder, born Oct. 25, 2011 out of Bd’s Grayson-Ds Mariah, is having quite a year. She was the greyhound of the month in March, won the $60,000 Team Survivor Stakes in April and is the greyhound of the month in May with a 3-3-0-0 record. She won her three races by an average of four-plus lengths and is the top greyhound for the year at the track with a 22-12-6-0 record.
Scoop.it!
You could say it was a “Magic” moment. Palm Beach county resident and horse owner Daniel Borislow, inventor of the magicJack, won Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow Six jackpot at Palm Beach Kennel Clubas he was the only person to correctly select the six-winning horses on the final six races of Gulfstream’s Sunday afternoon program. Borislow spent a total of $15,206.40 on two separate tickets, each with a twenty cent base, which translates to 76,032 individual wagers.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
At the halfway point of the qualifying for the $60,000 3-8 mile Derby at Bluffs Run, a lone greyhound sits at the top of the points standings. Epic Revolution (Plum Creek Kennel), 20-5-2-4, is the only greyhound to win in each of the first two rounds. In the Saturday, May 10, second round, the 68-pounder, born Nov. 10, 2011 out of Kelsos Fusileer-Taser, went box-to-wire from the one box to win by a length and a half. Epic Revolution has earned 30 points under Bluffs Run’s stakes scoring system; well on her way to earning the 40 points a greyhound usually needs to qualify for the championship race in a stakes.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
Dubuque Greyhound Park starts off its 30th season of live greyhound racing with a double header on Saturday, April 26th. The matinee started at 1:00 pm with 15 races that included the $2,000 Dubuque Inaugural. Eight hand-picked greyhound stars returning from across the country. One name that many remember from 2013, Superior Product of the Superior Kennel, who tied the record of most wins in a season at Dubuque. Surprisingly Superior Product was not the favorite of the race but when the race went off he jumped out on top and never looked back winning by 12 lengths. B’s Graciebswift of the Blanchard-Calabro Kennel ignored the trouble in the 1st and came on to take second place. O Ya Spider Webb of the River Bluffs Kennel was second until the stretch where he was nosed out to finish ending up in third place. Rounding off the Superfecta was Pat C Sabbath of the Pat C Greyhound Kennel.
Scoop.it!
RCI-Industry-News's insight:
“She needed the inside to have a chance at winning, and that’s what she got.” So noted kennel operator Jim Blanchard a few days after his B’s Graciebswift captured the $50,000 Naples Derby on Mar. 1. She won it from the No. 1 post slot against a stellar field that included veteran stake racers Fuzzys Old Fox and Santa’s Clifton.
Scoop.it!
A sister act. Similar paths, similar results. Sprinters Great Play and Charity Case, purchased by Charter Kennel operator Rodney Cooley at last year’s National Greyhound Association Spring Meet, didn’t make much noise when they opened their careers at Southland in June 2013.
|
