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features Online Bidding Form................................................................................................................................... 2 Wayne’s World by Gary Guccione............................................................................................................... 9 Imark’s snacks litter gives kennel a boost in Wheeling by Stan Pawloski.......................................... 21 Hula Hoopn Haley Captures Distance Classic by Don Jensen............................................................ 23 Heavyweights duke it out for “Madness” title by Shane Bolender..................................................... 25 Jon Stidham Takes Over as IGA President by Steve Sigafoose........................................................... 27 Down to the Nitty Gritty - August/September Stake............................................................................ 29 Where for art thou Romeo? - October Stake........................................................................................ 37 This could get Messi - November Stake.................................................................................................. 43 Freak Out - December Stake.................................................................................................................... 49 This girl is on fire - January Stake.......................................................................................................... 53 Disco makes a comeback - February Stake............................................................................................ 59 Missed it by that much - Slack’s/Borchers Stake.................................................................................. 63 NGA Corporate Sponsors......................................................................................................................... 66 Jiminy Reno hits the Bull’s Eye by Don Jensen..................................................................................... 70 Boc’s Palat: Not flashy, just consistent by Stan Pawloski...................................................................... 71 Pup Giveaway time again!........................................................................................................................ 73 Giveaway Pups............................................................................................................................................ 74 IGP Inaugural Stakes by Steve Sigafoose............................................................................................... 77 A Night of Recognition.............................................................................................................................. 78 First (Biggest) win. Ever. by Shane Bolender......................................................................................... 80 Highlyclassified’s talent carrying on at Derby Lane by Don Jensen.................................................. 86 NGA Fall Meet Schedule.......................................................................................................................... 89 Terms & Conditions of NGA Sale........................................................................................................... 90 Blanchard sprinters step up their game by Stan Pawloski.................................................................... 97 Results of the NGA Fall Meet Auction.................................................................................................... 99 District Elections Slated.......................................................................................................................... 106 NGA Board of Directors Nomination Form........................................................................................ 107 Popular greyhound mythology by Dennis Mckeon.............................................................................. 108 2018 Sire Standings-Intermediate Standings....................................................................................... 113 2018 Dam Standings-Intermediate Standings..................................................................................... 115 A real Cinderella story! by Jeff Prince................................................................................................... 117 Speedster CTW San Marcos off to surprising start by Stan Pawloski............................................. 119 NGA Business Meeting Minutes-Spring 2018..................................................................................... 121 NGA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes-Spring 2018................................................................... 122

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Letters to the Editor........................................................................................................................ 8 Track Talk.............................................................................................................................................17 2018 Stake Race Schedule...................................................................................................................42 Taxes and Finances, Mark Battersby...................................................................................................68 Hall of Fame News, Cecilia Harris......................................................................................................83 Photo-at-the-finish.............................................................................................................................124 Pedigree Spotlight, Gary Guccione...................................................................................................125

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Footnotes................................................................................................................................................ 3 For The Record...................................................................................................................................... 5 Obituaries.............................................................................................................................................. 6 All-Time Leading Race Winners....................................................................................................... 47 Track Calendar................................................................................................................................... 62 Breedings Reported.......................................................................................................................... 128 Whelpings Reported......................................................................................................................... 134 Classifieds.......................................................................................................................................... 148

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ON THE COVER: David Peck returned to action at the NGA meets after a brief absence and never missed a beat, winning five main stakes at the spring National. Holding the winners are L to R: Jesse Dominguez with CTW Outspoken and CTW On My Mind; Janele Peck with CTW Eve Torres and David Peck with CTW Messi and CTW Harper Hawk.

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Footnotes Racing at a Crossroads

It is quite possible a November ballot initiative could bring an end to greyhound racing in Florida in less than two years. And yes, that is a scary fact. It is also a fact that we will not be going away quietly and without a fight. The ballot initiative was the work of nefarious anti-racing groups with the help of some rather dubious political actions by some members of the Commission. Most thought the amendment would never pass out of the Commission, but last minute shenanigans and a laundry list of misleading information and outright lies spewed by supporters help pass it through. Since the passage of the initiative and as of this writing, the FGA has filed a lawsuit intended to stop the initiative from reaching the ballot. The lawsuit lays out the case that the wording and intent of the amendment is misleading and inappropriate with regard to what the voters will actually be voting on and could be unconstitutional. The FGA will be bringing in top legal and constitutional minds to help argue the case, hopefully before the Florida Supreme Court. This is not an inexpensive undertaking however, and the FGA reached out to the industry for support. In true fashion, the response was tremendous and sufficient funds were raised to pursue the suit as well as begin a backup campaign to get out a “NO” vote should the suit fail. The NGA has also stepped up to do its part. A polling company has been hired to do some initial research to get a handle on where we actually stand at this point. As of this writing, the NGA has begun a search for a PR/Political Campaign firm to assist with efforts to defeat the measure should it make it to the ballot. However, it will take more than lawsuits and PR firms to win this battle. It will take time, money, dedication and effort from everyone in the industry. It will mean spreading the positive message of greyhound racing in every form and forum imaginable. It will mean showing the best (and true) side of racing to any and all you encounter. It means educating the public to the actual facts about our

sport and dispelling the lies of those who wish to destroy us. It will mean being unified in a way we never imagined and putting aside any divisiveness that has done us nothing but harm in the past. It will require everyone to do their part, regardless of your stake in the game. It means responsible, practical and positive use of social media. Obviously, it will take an unprecedented effort on the part of our entire industry, one that maybe should have started 20 years ago, but nonetheless one that must happen now more than ever. ****** The spring meet is now behind us and despite a small number of entries; we managed another million dollar auction. A lot of folks came to town for the meet and attendance at many of the week’s events was very good. The Tuesday night Hall of Fame dinner and auction was well attended and raised over $30,000 for the Hall. The spring gathering on Wednesday was held at the Hitching Post Steak House & Saloon and despite some shady dealings in the Trivia contest, everyone had a good time and some even won prizes. The Hall of Fame induction ceremonies were held in front of a packed house. The Thursday night ritual featured All American Awards, Pioneer inductions, Scholarship presentations and the annual Rural Rube and Flashy Sir winners. The annual pup giveaway is underway and we have three nice pups available this year. Ursula O’Donnell, Plum Creek Kennel and Mike & Deb Strickland were all kind enough to donate a pup to this year’s cause. The pups will be 13, 10 and 5 months old respectively, at the time of the drawing and all carry interesting blood lines, so get your tickets in early! Fall meet dates are set for October 8-13. Make you plans now. ****** Congratulations to David Blair and his connections for Fiesta Mountain’s recent win in the $215,000 Great American Greyhound Futurity (see article in this issue).

We are in a fight for our lives and livelihoods. It is all hands on deck for the battle.

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Obituaries

Charles Sarkis

Charles F. Sarkis passed away on March 11, 2018, at the age of 78 after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He grew up in Milton, MA and was the only son of Abraham and Dorothy Sarkis. Charlie graduated from Georgetown University with his degree in Business and later his Master’s from Boston College. It was during his time at Georgetown, while frequently dining out, that Charlie began dreaming of owning restaurants, a dream that he would go on to pursue and achieve. Charlie began his restaurant career in 1964, purchasing Boraschi’s restaurant in Boston. He then opened Charley’s on Newbury Street in 1970 and continued adding new restaurants and concepts along the East Coast, eventually creating one of Boston’s largest and most successful restaurant groups, Back Bay Restaurant Group (BBRG). BBRG owned and operated over 40 restaurants, including 15 Joe’s American Bar & Grill locations; 12 Papa Razzi restaurants and his flagship enterprise, Abe & Louie’s, an award-winning steakhouse with locations in Boca Raton, FL and Boston. BBRG employed over 3,400 people, and Charlie took great pride in knowing he had contributed to his beloved city of Boston and helped build careers for his valuable employees. His focus was always on the “guest”, by providing highest quality dining establishments, effectively changing the dining landscape and helping to regentrify the Back Bay.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Charlie was also a former owner of Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere, Mass. Charlie was married to the late Nancy Hennessy in 1964, from whom he was later divorced. He is survived by their children Nancy, Charles Jr., Paul, Patrick, Amy and Sarah and five grandchildren, Bailey, Holden, Chase, Luke and Finleigh and by his sister, Dorothy Morkis. In 1999, Charlie married Jolene Sykes and he is survived by her and her daughter, Kate and three grandchildren, Hunt, Raleigh and Davis.

J.B. Parvin

Longtime NGA member Jim Bob Parvin passed away on February 23, 2018 in Garland, Texas. He was the son of Robert (Sheriff) and Estelle Parvin and was born on September 24, 1931 in Glen Rose, Texas. He married Joan Halbert on September 3, 1956 in Sweetwater. He was a switchman for over 40 years for the railroad. For over 50 years, he raised and raced many great greyhounds He is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter, Trish Mengle and husband Paul of Murphy, TX; son Wes Parvin and wife Lesley of Keota, OK; Bubba Parvin and Micky Lockheart of Mobile, AL; sisters, Jo Ward and Lynda McGrady; grandchildren, Ronnie Myers of Dallas; Britney Parvin of Keota, OK and Lyndsey Parvin of San Diego; and great grand-

child, Blake Oldham of Keota, OK. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Jan Alderson

Jan Alderson, 62, of St. Petersburg, died March 19, 2018. She is survived by her beloved children, Lisa Lesperance and Gregory Lesperance; mother, Eleanor Alderson; sister, Ann Alderson; and many loving relatives and dear friends. Jan grew up in St. Petersburg and graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1977, then went on to join her father, the late E.J. ‘Eddy’ Alderson, in the family greyhound racing business. She eventually took over Alderson Kennel when Eddy retired in 1997, as the third generation of the Alderson racing dynasty at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg. Under Jan, Alderson Kennel became the longest tenured kennel in Derby Lane history, dating back to the 1930s. Jan loved animals, history, mythology and the Beatles, and was an avid reader. She was curious about the world and enjoyed traveling. She was generous and kind-hearted, and never met a stray dog or cat she wouldn’t take in. She was a devoted and selfless mother and a fiercely loyal friend who will be missed beyond measure. The family would like to thank Suncoast Hospice for the loving care they provided in her final days. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jan’s honor may be made to St. Pete’s Friends of Strays Animal Shelter at friendsofstrays.com.

Milton Earl McGregor

Milton E. McGregor, 78, of Montgomery, died peacefully at his home Sunday, March 25, 2018. Mr. McGregor was born in Hartford, Alabama, May 7, 1939, to Johnnie and Walter Scott McGregor. He graduated from Geneva County High School in Hartford in 1957. Mr. McGregor began his higher education in 1957 at Troy State University until 1958, when he began serving his country in the United States Army. After duty he enrolled in Auburn University until he was called back to service in the United States Army. He then returned to Troy State University in 1962 to continue his education.

Alabama has lost one of its greatest entrepreneurs and charitable benefactors with the death of Milton McGregor. An unceasing fighter for truth and fairness, especially for the citizens of Macon County, Alabama, Mr. McGregor created thousands of jobs and generated hundreds of millions in taxes for Macon County and the State of Alabama. His enterprises, along with Mr. McGregor and his wife, Pat, have donated millions to charitable organizations. He believed it was important to teach truth, faith and loyal devotion to his children so that they could carry on the same beliefs that guided his life. He was a dedicated member of Frazer Memorial United Methodist Church, and lived his faith as he served on boards of civic and charitable organizations including the boards of trustees of both Troy University and Tuskegee University. The McGregor family has generously supported Hospice of Montgomery, the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, the American Red Cross

and numerous other civic and charitable organizations. Mr. McGregor served as Chairman, President and CEO of VictoryLand and the Birmingham Race Course and was a dedicated supporter of greyhound racing. Although, as a fervid businessman, jobs were one of Mr. McGregor’s passions, nothing surpassed his passion as a husband, father and intensely loyal friend. Mr. McGregor was a devoted husband to Pat, father to Cindy and Kim, and grandfather to his seven grandchildren. Mr. McGregor is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Turner of Montgomery; two children, Kim McGregor and husband Dan Hicks, Cindy Benefield and husband Lewis; seven grandchildren, Elizabeth Ann Matthews and Carter Matthews of Atlanta, GA, Kimberly Ruth McGregor, San Diego, CA, Steven McGregor of Los Angeles, CA, Mary Grace Brown, Augusta, GA, Emily Rose Benefield, Mac Benefield and Lewis Benefield, Jr. of Montgomery.

Myrtle (Walters) Erwin 1943 - 2018

Myrtle Ann (Walters) Erwin passed away on March 23, 2018 at her home in Midland Texas following a lengthy illness. She was the daughter of the late Loy and Mary Walters of Odessa Texas, and wife of the late Gerald Erwin of Midland Texas. Myrtle was born in El Paso, Texas, August 26, 1943 and grew up in

Odessa Texas and graduated from Odessa High School. Myrtle and her late husband resided in Midland since 1975. Myrtle thoroughly enjoyed visits from her family and friends - all of whom loved her dearly. She loved spending time with family and friends and was always the life of the party. Myrtle and Gerald devoted all their years together to serving their family as well as raising greyhounds. She always felt blessed to be surrounded by friends and family, as those were always the most important things to her. She left a lasting impression on everyone she met and will be missed tremendously. Myrtle is survived by her son, Clay Erwin and her daughter, Paige Erwin McPherson of Midland, TX; four grandchildren: Katie Erwin of Odessa, TX; and Claire, Ashlynn, and Kenley McPherson of Midland, TX. Myrtle is also survived by her brother, Martin Walters of Odessa, TX and her sister, Patricia Walters Kirk of Heath, TX. She was predeceased by her brothers Loy (Sonny) Walters and Jerry Walters. Memorial donations in memory of Myrtle can be made to Hospice of Midland.

Peggy MarlowSugihara

Peggy Ann Marlow-Sugihara, a gifted, kind and inspiring presence in the world, passed away at home in her sleep April 29, 2018. She was 70. Peggy had many passions in her life. She was an aspiring novelist and had her first novel underway. She

enjoyed genealogical research and was secretary for the ancestral Carruthers Clan. She excelled at flower arranging and cake decorating. She once dreamed of being an architect and would end up renovating and flipping houses. Peggy was born on April 7, 1948, in Union City, Ind., to her parents Gerald Eugene Marlow and Leona Mae Marlow. She would later move to Colorado and attend Front Range Community College.

Peggy’s job experiences included working at Western Electric/AT&T and Lucent Technologies. Most recently, she was a valued employee at United Power in Brighton, Colo. In addition, for years she and her beloved husband, Tom Sugihara, Jr., ran a successful greyhound racing business on their Fort Lupton farm. Peggy is survived by Tom and her two stepdaughters, Lauren Sugihara

and Patricia Sugihara; her beloved grandson, Jacoby Sugihara-Daniels, and step grandsons Carter and Gabe Daniels; her sisters, Susan MarlowNickols, Nancy Marlow-Hellem and Janet Marlow-Utt; and her brothers, William George Marlow and David Eugene Marlow and their families. Peggy, who died of a sudden heart attack, joins her beloved son, Gary Duran, in heaven.

Letters to the Editor Dear Jim, I just wanted to thank you and all those involved in making this year’s Hall of Fame awards ceremony such a successful event. It was a pleasure to finally meet you and so many other individuals with whom I’ve done business through the years, but never had the opportunity to meet in person. As you well know, “greyhound people” are kind, honest, hard-working people who all share a common bond.

That bond is our love of greyhounds and our passion for greyhound racing. The Hall of Fame awards ceremony no doubt serves to strengthen that bond. Despite the fact that many of us compete against each other day after day on the racetrack, it is critically important that we always remember that common bond we all share. Those who work against us are confident that we will divide and eventually be defeated. During these perilous times in our

industry, it is imperative that we all unite. Events like the Hall of Fame awards ceremony demonstrate that we are indeed able to do that. Ifwe remain united, I truly believe that we can overcome whatever future obstacles we may encounter. Thank you again for a memorable and special evening.

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Wayne’s World Wayne Strong is among the most familiar iconic figures in greyhound racing the last half-century. Unlike many of his peers

who’ve been at the sport’s forefront during that era, he’s been a mover-and-shaker in various facets of the modern-day game. Harold Wayne Strong was born in the farming town of O’Neill, in north-central Nebraska, in October 1937. He was one of four children of Harold “Joe” Strong (who passed away in 2000), and Norma Irene Strong (who passed away in February of this by year, at the age of Gary 102). He retired Guccione from racing a couple of years ago—near the time that he suffered a stroke that left him partially paralyzed on his right side. “I’ll need this walker to get me around for the rest of my life,” he says. Along with wife Janet, Wayne has lived in Abilene, Ks., since the late 1960s, having raised six children, as well as a roster of champion greyhounds that could rival the credentials of even the best of breeders in our game. A partial list of the greyhounds that Strong owned, bred, raced or handled include Miss Gorgeous, Rooster Cogburn, Highway Robber, Fruit Float, Prairie Dog, Memory Bank, Friend Westy, Sand Man, Miss Friend, Cincinnati Red, Formulated, Dakota Stride, Share Profit*, Dark Stride, Kim Sue, Harry O, Lear Jet, Stride Along, Power Reach, Home Award, Al’s Heaven, Representation, Rudy Vallee, John Denton, Abilene Rumor, Hound City, Big JC, Big Scott, Gypsy’s Assasin, Sabatka, Quick Sack,

Hi Noon Hero, Rooster’s Spur, Fast N Loose, Radar Look, Angola, Miss Westy, Country Bargain, Grit N Steel, He Has Wings, Miss Calabash, Loose Spender, Rediscovery, and Preciepts. The producers in this group have left a huge footprint on the international greyhound pedigree, especially here in America.

Strong is the sole member of a club that has owned or bred three Hall Of Famers (Miss Gorgeous, Rooster Cogburn and Representation). Miss Gorgeous was the first of only two females to have had three different offspring named to All-America teams. In this interview at the Strong Farm west of Abilene in late April, the 80-yearold Strong reminisced on his more than 50 years in the sport, touching upon his huge success as an owner, breeder and kennel operator; the profound impact of his bloodlines as a permanent fixture in greyhound pedigrees, and his tireless and frustrating efforts to acquire a pari-mutuel greyhound facility of his own. He also provides insight into his personal involvement in (and opinions on) some of the most memorable events and innovations in racing during the Wayne and Janet Strong in the winter of 197475 with Miss Gorgeous and the second litter by Friend Westy. One of these brindle pups is Rooster Cogburn.

last five decades, including: his role as one of the pioneers in frozen semen; the 1975 kennel owners’ strike, and the fabled 1977 Match R`ace (Downing vs. Rooster Cogburn). He opines on what’s led to the declines in racing, as well as the impact of simulcasting, slot machines and casino gaming, and where the sport is headed. He also offers some personal reflections on the greyhounds that made the Strong name such a large part of our sport’s legacy. Those who know Wayne will quickly recognize in this interview that 80 years of life (and the stroke) haven’t diminished the spirit of this man. He’s always expressed himself boldly and provocatively—and he does so again here. He’s as fiercely competitive as ever—the foremost characteristic of a true greyhound man or woman. Strong’s opinions are indeed strong opinions, and here’s betting that not everyone will agree with all his assertions, perceptions or historical interpretations offered in this interview. One thing that can’t be questioned is his sincerity. Besides getting a glimpse at what’s made this proud man tick for the last 50-some years, the following is intend-

ed to re-live a little history, as well as to provoke thought. And, oh yes, to entertain. Here, then, is greyhound racing, from the early 1960s to the present, as seen through the eyes of one of the sport’s living legends. It is, simply, Wayne’s World. GG: What was it about greyhound racing that attracted the attention of a young man from Nebraska? WS: I don’t know. It was a sporting event. I was going to get into horses because I went to the horse races in Madison, Ne., but boy, it was expensive to try to get into that. GG: What did you do before the greyhounds? WS: I was in construction, constructing grain bins all over Nebraska, some in Iowa. I had a good crew, and we’d go in there and put up—no matter if it was one, two or three pens. We’d put them up in one day. GG: Then came the greyhounds. How did you get started? WS: I joined the Air Force and was stationed at Davis Air Force Base

Strong with youngster Memory Bank, after her winning a stake at the NGA Fall Meet 1978.

in Tucson, and would go to the races there. I wanted to buy a dog called Blue Master All from Ozzie Rawlins, but he wanted a lot of money for him—more than the dog could run out. So I looked for a cheaper kennel, and bought Jim Lyons Kennel at Tucson. I bought it for something like $14,000. That’s when I got started. The dogs weren’t very good, but I was pretty aggressive and walked those dogs and got the soreness out of them, then front-ended them and unofficial schooled them, and took the kennel right to the top, or close to it. Danged if I didn’t have a dog that beat Blue Master All within a year. I was running pretty good, running out $2,000 or $3,000 a week, and back then that was doing all right. It was in 1961 (23 years old) when I bought that kennel. I ran Amado when it opened, then took a kennel to Portland, Ore., with Rollie Nation. Then I took a booking at Yuma, and Warren Wegert put some dogs in the kennel. I ran a match race against a guy in Yuma, can’t think of his name, an old guy who trained for Kenny Hutchings. He had a dog win about 12 in a row, and he got scratched because he was overweight or underweight, or something. And he had him off to unofficial, and he said, ‘Anybody got a dog that wants to run against this one?’ And I said, ‘Yeah, I got one.’ ‘Who?’ he said. ‘Saundilly,’ I said. And he said, ‘Saundilly? Get him out here.’ Now, Saundilly (a Mar Dilly son, owned by Wegert) was the fastest SOB you’d ever seen. A really fast dog. GG: Was The Hutchings Kennel dog Hal Hutch, or Suel’s Rose? WS: No, but if it was, Saundilly would’ve have outrun them. But put Saundilly in an 8-dog race, and he’d get in trouble. Put him in a two-dog race, it was something else. In the match race, the Hutchings dog went to the front. But when they turned for home—voom! Saundilly took the run right out of him. They put a clock on it, Saundilly broke the track record. I think it was something like $1,000 we bet. Saundilly never lost a two-dog race in his life.

Early on, while racing out West, I got out for a year. I was at Caliente, and my sister got leukemia, and I went home. I think I sold that kennel, or gave it away practically, because I wanted to be home with my sister. She passed away in 1966. After that, I was going to N. Sioux City, to Sodrac Park, to watch the races. I met Mike McCurdy there, and I eventually trained for Mike. I later called Jerry (Collins) and got a booking down in Florida. I took some of those dogs to Orlando, and ran kennels at Orlando and Sodrac. I got into another match race, this time in Orlando, during schooling in the early 1970s. Clyde Smith (trainer for Lowland Kennel) had Bang Bang Billy (who had won a match race against American Derby winner Lucky Bannon at Taunton). I raced him with Jesse James, and when they were pretty even in the backstretch, I thought, ‘Oh-oh, this Bang Bang Billy has a lot of bottom.’ But Jesse James pulled away to win easily. GG: You later had kennels booked around the country, practically at all major venues and in most racing states. WS: I broke in pups at the Black Hills for a couple of summers early on. Then I got booked in South Florida, first at Flagler. David Hecht booked me. Then after Flagler, I probably got into Biscayne and Hollywood. I got booked into Boston, first at Taunton then Revere. It paid pretty good in New England. GG: You had Raynham, too. WS: Yeah, I had Raynham. George Carney got mad at me for going to Revere, so he kicked me out of Raynham. I wanted to keep them both. I had a good kennel at Raynham; they were doing good. Then George called me into the office and said, ‘You want to run Boston, then run Boston. You’re not racing here. We’re not taking your second string.’ They ran at different times, but there was some overlap. I ran in Colorado…got in at Cloverleaf, then Byers (Interstate), then Denver. Then I got into Colorado Springs.

Kim (left) and Gina Strong hold Harry O, who was the first greyhound to win stakes at two separate NGA meets.

GG: Over the course of your years at the track, you raced in every major region—including Memphis and West Virginia. WS: I ran all over, ran most of the major tracks—all, it seemed. Tedious times. Lot of bookings. Lot of pressure. And I had a whole bunch of kids growing up back home. GG: Some of your children made greyhounds their career—a second generation of Strongs. WS: Yes, the boys and Gina (with her husband, Kevin Dalton). David and Greg trained for me at the tracks, and David now breeds and raises pups here in Abilene. Greg raises greyhounds in West Virginia, working with Monte Jacobs, who I sold my kennel to. They got booked at Tri-State…partners with Monte. GG: When did you build your farm? WS: Back in the late 1960s, I bought the land off Rollie Clemence. He’d grown watermelons on the property. We had a trailer house there first. I coursed the first year I was here with a litter of Westy Whizzers. They could really run. I beat those guys at the National, but I didn’t understand how they scored coursing points. My dogs went by everybody they ran against,

but they didn’t make the turns, and would have to come back and go by them again. Clyde Lemon was the guy I outran, but they gave him the race. His dogs would stay with the chase, while mine didn’t. I just didn’t understand the judging. That Whizzer litter went on and did well at the track. GG: You leased greyhounds from various breeders— WS: Yeah, guys like Bill Barrett, who leased me Dakota Stride. I leased Dakota Ring through Loren Baldwin. Loren had one leg, but he walked good, and I didn’t know he had a false, wooden leg. One time I remember he put a knife into his false leg as a joke. A really shocking moment. This is going way back. GG: What made you want to buy Miss Gorgeous? WS: I ran against her in Florida, and I knew she was really fast. I didn’t know if she could produce or not. When we bought her, I didn’t know that she’d had a litter already that wasn’t much. Miss Gorgeous was from the Kirkpatrick bloodline of Miss Dilly Mar, Mar Dilly and She’s A Record. GG: She was a Tell You Why*, and that didn’t hurt. But you were partial to that Mar Dilly line— the same sire that had produced Saundilly?

Highway Robber, following his historic win in the first NGA Futurity at the Fall Meet 1974. Inset picture: A young David Strong with Robber. WS. The line had a lot of speed and pace. That was another reason I wanted Miss Gorgeous for breeding. Miss Gorgeous was a monster at the track (1970 All-American). She could beat anybody any place in the country. When she was done racing, I was getting the farm here, so I approached Larry Sprague. I think I gave $14,000 for her; that figure sticks in my mind. I bought her on halves with Wegert, and I had to raise his half of the pups. I bred her right off to Friend Westy. He was my dog, and he could really run. Sometimes he’d get in a little trouble. GG: A Raynham Derby finalist in the early 1970s…nice greyhound. WS: He should have won that Derby, but he was a little off, and I couldn’t get him back right. GG: Did you raise him? WS: Yes. He was by My Friend Lou and Westy Blubber, a New WorldKinto Nebo bitch. GG: Why did you choose to breed Miss Gorgeous to him? WS: I had him, and he was a good dog. He could outrun anybody if he got loose. Sometimes he’d have blinders on, and the only way they’d beat

him was to jam him. He could go a 3/8, while Miss Gorgeous was a power sprinter. Plus I knew that the cross of the Mixed Harmony line to Tell You Why* stock was a winner. GG: So you get that first litter in 1973— WS: Yeah. Wegert got half. I had first pick, and I picked Highway Robber. Then he took Miss Friend. Both those two would make AllAmerican. Then I took Prairie Dog. I didn’t pick Fruit Float until the last. Fruit Float was the best bitch in that litter, by far. She could beat Robber, or anybody. She broke the track record at Orlando one night, but they wouldn’t give it to her officially. GG: Why not? WS: Because I’d been branded a striker. Fruit Float also won the Orlando Inaugural, and Robber was in the field. I broke her in at Flagler. She’d won I don’t know how many races in a row, and was getting a little better with each race. I took her out of that track to run her in the World Classic. They (Sanford-Orlando) got mad at me for taking her out. She’d gotten sick, a little congestion, after changing

tracks. They do that—when they go to a different track; they get different air on them and they pick up viruses. She’d beaten (O.K.) Duke’s best dog in a schooling race. She could really run. GG: Doc Wegert picked Miss Friend, Cincinnati Red and Sand Man from that litter? WS: Yes. Sand Man was the dog he sold to Ireland—traded him for a bitch, and he turned out to be Ireland’s No. 1 sire. I tried to get him because he could really run. Not as good as Robber, but he did have a lot of early foot. GG: Now Sand Man’s in many US pedigrees, largely through Pat Dalton’s great bitch lines. You decided to keep breeding Miss Gorgeous to Friend Westy. WS: I bred her to him several times. I had good dogs from the later litters, but no monsters. But really good dogs. GG: Rooster was a monster. WS: Yes, he was in the second litter. I had one in that litter better than Rooster. Big black dog. He could fly, and I was running him in the field and he broke his leg…never went to the track. GG: So would you say Rooster was your best ever? WS: No. I think Fruit Float and Robber were both better. But Rooster was built better; he was a beautiful 78-lb. dog. GG: As we’ve seen already in this conversation, you never shied away from a match race opportunity. How about the historic match involving Rooster? We took Rooster to Biscayne in 1977 to run the match race with Downing. Dalton set it up. Rooster had won 10 in a row at Wonderland. He’d won by a full second over every dog there. But I got him overheated in the plane going to Biscayne. There were a bunch of other dogs from Wonderland on the same plane, and they used up a lot of the oxygen in the compartment they’d put him in. He came off the plane, his tongue was hanging out that far, gasping for air, and he was a little bit sick, too. We only had two days to get him ready. I took him over there once to walk the track, but he wasn’t

right. He was way off. He didn’t want to go. I took him out of the kennel to load him to go in the truck, and he took a look at the truck and wanted to pull me back to the kennel. He shook his head. He was a smart dog, smarter than hell. He knew he wasn’t right. But he still tried to go. He led to the turn, and Downing hit him on his back end, enough to offstride him. He started stumbling, filled his muzzle up with sand. He was still recovering at the toteboard, while Downing was free and clear. I made the biggest mistake I ever made in the dog business by not having him right before that race. Besides that, he (Downing) was coming to Wonderland anyway (for the second leg of the series). And I could have beaten him easily. I took Rooster back up to Wonderland, but in the pen he was just lying there. So I took his temperature, and it was 104. I went to the track and tried to tell them that we’d need more time to run him, a week or two, to get him right. They said, ‘Oh, you got the advantage of being on Rooster’s home track. He’ll be all right, he’ll beat that dog anyway.’ Taunton was opening soon, and they were doing the publicity thing, battling each other a little bit. And so they wanted him to run that match race right away. When you get overheated like he’d been, and a little sick, it makes a dog sore. And Rooster went to the wall at the turn, and Downing slipped under him. Then Rooster went to the straightaway, and he was all right, then went to the wall again at the far turn. Downing went to running, turning for home, and Rooster just about caught him at the wire. Downing wasn’t the better dog. He wasn’t even close to him (Rooster). They’d win some other big races with Downing; they managed him right. They did a better job managing him that I did Rooster. I did a bad job there. GG: A few years later, you bred Dutch Bahama to Lear Jet, to get another Hall Of Fame offspring, Representation. WS: Representation was a good bitch. Lear Jet (Share Profit*-Tish The

Dish) was a helluva bitch; she could run with anybody. Stride Along, Lear Jet, Power Reach, Home Award—the whole litter. I sold Representation as part of the package deal—including my Wonderland racing kennel—to Jack Butler. She was a good racer… fast. But I was trying to phase out then. GG: You’re the only guy to have owned or bred three Hall Of Famers. Thoughts? WS: And Highway Robber isn’t in there, and should be. Fruit Float too. Both those were better than Rooster. But they were running during the strike at that time. Highway Robber was as good a dog as I’ve ever had, and Fruit Float was as a good a female as I’ve ever had. GG: Some people are lucky to get one greyhound like that in their lifetime. Having a hand in three Hall Of Famers is really amazing. WS: Probably because I got three in there (Hall Of Fame), they don’t want to give another to Robber. They don’t know…. GG: So your greatest greyhound wasn’t Rooster? WS: No, it was Robber. Then Fruit Float. GG: And your personal favorite, the one you miss the most?

Hall Of Famer Rooster Cogburn.

WS: Highway Robber. He was a little flighty with everybody else, but was all right with me. GG: Was there ever any greyhound, other than your own, that you were especially impressed with— one, above all others, you would love to have had in your kennel? WS: Not really—but there were a lot of good ones. I was lucky to have had what I thought were the best dogs at the tracks that I raced at. GG: Let’s talk about the frozen semen program. You were one of the first guys to experiment with it in the early 1980s—helped it get off the ground. WS: They started coming around taking a few samples for start-up. I don’t recall which dogs were drawn. Probably Friend Westy, Robber, Rooster, at least. GG: Early on, you liked the possibilities and advantages of FI? WS: Yes. A lot of people didn’t like it because they didn’t understand how that semen could be transferred into a female. They didn’t know you could do that, and freeze it, and get good pups. ‘Oh, no, that wouldn’t work,’ they said, and good breeders wouldn’t breed to them (FI). It took awhile. Later you could line up the good breeders doing it. GG: Here it is almost 40 years

Strong memories. Wayne Strong today, at the site of the memorial in honor of four of his greats—Miss Gorgeous, Friend Westy, Highway Robber and Rooster Cogburn.The epitaph reads, “Loved and Loyal.” Next to this memorial is another stone monument, honoring Radar Look, Fruit Float, Share Profit*, John Denton and Memory Bank. All of these greyhounds are buried here, inarguably making it one of the most elite canine cemeteries anywhere. later, and there are still some criticisms of FI. Some point out that there are only three or four main lines compared to what we used to have. Now, it’s only a few studs that are being used for a large percentage of all breedings. Are you concerned about too much concentration of the most popular lines? WS: Frozen insemination is still a good thing, most everyone getting to breed to the sire of their choice, plus not having to ship bitches across country. There’ll always be outcrosses to choose from. I don’t think we’ll ever get too much concentration. They did not breed large numbers to Rooster and Robber, not like they should have. I don’t know why, but they didn’t breed many of the good bitches to them. I couldn’t breed to them as much as I’d like, because most of my broods were from the same stock.

GG: Still, the Friend Westy-Miss Gorgeous mating appears multiple times in most American greyhounds today—sometimes as many as six or seven times. WS: Yeah, and they wouldn’t breed their good bitches to them (Rooster and Robber). GG: You also stood Share Profit* at stud. Plus, you had another sire opportunity when you purchased John Denton. WS: Yes. I got John Denton after his racing career. He had just a couple of breedings, and his pups would go on to do very well—but I lost him suddenly. He was a great dog. Awfully fast. He’d have been a great sire. That’s the breaks of the game. A lot of heartaches. That was a big heartache, there. GG: Did anyone teach you the game? Did you have a mentor?

WS: If there was anyone, it was Rollie Nation. He showed me how to go over the dogs, and he did it right. From then on, I just used my common sense. GG: Let’s talk about 1975—the year of “The Strike.” WS: I was sitting here in Kansas while they were formulating the strike. I didn’t even know they were formulating it until one day I got a call from Isadore Hecht (owner of Flagler). He wanted to know if I was involved in the strike talk. I said no, I don’t even know what strike you’re talking about. So then I called down there to somebody and they said, come on down, we’re having a big meeting. So I took Greg and David, and we got on a plane and went down, and they had enough rabble-rowsers there to wind me up too. I knew we weren’t getting enough (purses). We were only getting 1.9 percent, and were offered 3 percent, but we wanted to get 4 percent, which was a big jump. We should have just taken a little bit. But they decided to all stick together and voted to strike. I got pretty boisterous, and they voted me to be the head of the strike committee. ‘Why me?’ I asked. I went in there with negotiations at Flagler, and with their attorneys, people lined up, smart guys lined up, and I stuck to the deal that we had to have 4 percent that the guys had agreed to. And they (Flagler) wouldn’t budge. They’d say silly things about how they had more money invested than us, that we just had the dogs. And I went back to our people and said we couldn’t make a deal. So they said, ‘We’re gonna strike.’ So the boys went home and went on strike. It should have been worked out. The strike was harmful to the industry. What happened afterward, after we’d gotten an increase, was that the tracks made up for that extra expense by raising the take-out, and that hurt racing. The handles were much higher when they didn’t take out so much. They’d only take out about 16 percent before that, and the industry was doing really good. If we’d have just gotten a point (increase), that would have been great.

We just wanted too much, and they (the tracks) started taking more out of the handle. That was the killer of the racing industry. With a higher take-out, the handles dropped. We used to have a lot of million dollar nights before that happened. GG: How much did they increase the take-out? WS: They started taking out 18-20 percent, or higher. It should have been 16 percent. That’s what killed it. We killed it with the strike, and wanting way more money. They (tracks) didn’t know any better, they thought they’d just increase the take-out and it wouldn’t matter. But when they took more out of the handle, the handle went to pieces. It took a little time, but guys that used to come out and bring $100 to bet, and maybe make a little bit of money, they couldn’t make it any more. That’s a big thing, that take-out number. GG: You were among those sent to jail for striking at Flagler. WS: Oh yeah, we went to jail for two days. We were called the Flagler 18. We went right into the maximum security area, with the killers and hardcore criminals. I got so nervous right off, I remember getting physically sick. I couldn’t even move. It was tough. Everyone was hanging tough. (Barney) O’Donnell was always leery about the strike, but when we got in there he was as strong as anybody. I was a poor guy to have on the strike committee, because I couldn’t talk them into anything. They just talked me down. The industry lost on the strike. Short-term, we got a little more money. But we should have kept them from increasing the take-out. It was too much. It killed the goose that laid the golden eggs. GG: Was that what propelled you toward pursuing track ownership? WS: Yeah. I wasn’t going to take that much out of the handle. I put that on my applications. I explained to the states and commissioners that we were taking out 3-4 percent less than anyone else, and that we’d be long-term successful, while the other applicants wouldn’t.

GG: I was on the Kansas governor’s advisory committee at that time with Keith Dillon and Norman Hanson, and an equal number of horse representatives. You had the NGA’s endorsement, but it seemed that—and I heard this a lot back then—that the powers-that-be were determined to have a dual-purpose (horse and greyhound) track in Kansas City. As if it was a done deal. WS: That was started by (Dick) Boushka and (Dee) Hubbard from the Woodlands. I knew that wasn’t going to work in the long run. It wasn’t any good. GG: But they ended up getting the license. What if you’d have gotten that license? WS: We’d still be open. I got Wichita as a consolation prize, in partnership with the Maisel-Ripps group, because they (the Racing Commission) knew I had the best proposal. GG: How did that Wichita deal go? WS: Bad. Their game plan was to get me out from the beginning. I didn’t want to charge fans for parking. I didn’t want to charge for admissions, and I wanted to let people come in and play their money. I wanted less take-out. We got some free parking, but it was way out in the parking lot. We didn’t get free admission except for downstairs. We started out big, but they were doing things wrong; they were taking too much, charging too much. They were running people off. I wanted to get a track where I’d have some control, so—I wanted to be bought out, and they bought me out for $3.7 million, which was pretty good. I figure it cost me about a million to get in the deal—advertising and all the rest. GG: This began a long list of efforts at trying to get a track. WS: I had a local guy in Wisconsin apply for a track near Madison. Had a good location, would have had a good track. We’d still be running today if we’d gotten that. I had control of that one, and we weren’t going to do the things that would run off the fans. One of the operators close to the governor

ended up getting the license at our expense. We had the best location and the best chance of success. The guys with me were good guys, and I was going to be running the thing. That was a bad blow there. I went out to Vegas after I sold the track (Wichita), and Len Leany was working on a track, but he didn’t have the know-how. I put up all the money out of that $3.7 million trying to get a track, paying the lobbyists, paying for the land, and general expenses. Leany would present me with a bill each month for a couple hundred thousand dollars, and I put about $1.5 million in trying to get that track. Then when I couldn’t get it voted in, Leany tried getting me out of there, just used me, and tried to cut me out of the land. We had about 100 acres of land tied up. I’d never sued anyone before, but I wound up suing him. I went through attorney after attorney. I won the suit after a week of a jury trial. They awarded me more than was actually given me, but I settled because Leany promised to drag this out through appeals indefinitely. By the time I paid everything off, there was nothing. GG: How about your efforts to get a track with the Indians? WS: I went to New Mexico to meet with the Santa Ana Indians. They voted to do the deal, and we drew up a contract. We took two or three of them to Washington DC for hearings. I remember one legislator stood up at the hearings and said how illegal this plan would be. Later we heard through the grapevine that if we built a track there, they would put me in jail. So the federal government was against it. The tribe eventually got a casino there, but not a track. GG: Where was the track going to be? WS: In Bernalillo, just north of Albuquerque on the Santa Ana’s land. I spent $350,000 on taking members of the tribe back to Washington DC and to St. Pete, and to pay a bunch of attorneys—and got nothing. We went to St. Pete and I told the tribal representatives, ‘We’re going to build a track just

like this one,’ and they were gung-ho as hell. GG: You said that the increase in take-out was the biggest thing that hurt the game. WS: Yes. Taking it from 16 percent to 20-21 percent killed it. Overnight. How they could miss it was beyond me. GG: What about the effects from simulcasting? WS: Simulcasting didn’t hurt us. It just educated new people about greyhound racing. GG: And the impact of casinos? WS: Casino take-out was more, but they said it was less. This take-out is a funny business. Only 12 races, and they took out 20 percent with each new race, every 15 minutes. That’s too high to compete with gaming. But the gaming take-out was actually more, because they do it every second or two instead of every 15 minutes—with every spin of a slot machine, or with every bet. GG: What’s the future of our sport? WS: The future has to be slot machines at the tracks. You have to

have it now. You can’t go back to lower take-out; it’s built in now. You got to have slot machines, like they have at Southland and the West Virginia tracks. GG: You’ve raced for a lot of different racetrack operators in your more than half-century in the game. And based just on this interview, you’ve had a lot of differences with many of them. Does any one of them stand out as the best, in your mind? WS: Kenny Guenthner. He ran a small track, but did it right. He was the most gracious of all of them. GG: Which racing secretary did you enjoy running for the most? WS: Tom Bowersox. He was always very fair. GG: Looking back on your career in racing, what would you have done differently? WS: I sure would have done that Vegas deal differently. Somehow or another, to get that thing to go through. Kansas City, too. I also might have not bragged on my dogs so much. Maybe the good breed-

ers would have bred to them more. GG: You had a monument placed where you buried Friend Westy, Miss Gorgeous, Rooster and Robber, down by your kennel. Why did you do that? WS: Because they were great dogs. They were great, and I knew they were great. They were as good as they make them, and I owed a lot to them. The only way they’d beat them was if they jammed them. There’s a smaller monument next to them, where Radar Look, Fruit Float, Share Profit*, John Denton and Memory Bank are buried. GG: We’ve talked about a lot of high points as well as low points in the business. What would you say was your most satisfying moment in the game? WS: It was probably at Wonderland, the night of Rooster’s match race with Downing—even though he didn’t win it. There was about 10,000 people there that night—wall to wall people. To see that many more people come out, and to appreciate his performance, that was special. Even though he didn’t win.

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He showed up a few weeks early and began prepping his pups for the upcoming meet. As always, he worked hard, spending hours and hours in the kennel. Twice a week it was over to Abilene Greyhound Park to school, with walks and sprints in between. Throughout the weeks leading up to the meet, he said “I think I have a good one”.

A brief look at recent developments in racing.

It’s now Monday, time for first round action. Glenn’s pup, Disco Jones is loaded in the box for the fourth race. Off a little slow, he makes a nice run and comes home for a length and a half win and it’s on to the finals. Race 10, Thursday morning, February Final, Disco is in the two hole; they’re off! Once again, he’s back of

A Win for the Ages

Glenn Jones has been at it a long, long, time. He’s 73 years old. He’s been coming to the NGA meets for over 50 years. He’s been raising and racing greyhounds for practically his entire life. When it came to the NGA meets, the only luck he ever had was bad. Then came the spring meet of 2017 when Glenn had a bit of a breakthrough. One of his charges, Come On Do It, won a Flite II during that meet. It was a giant win. Glenn was ecstatic, as were many in attendance that day. He was featured in last summer’s Review for the win and his overall devotion and commitment to the sport. Fast forward a year and Glenn was back in Abilene for the 2018 spring meet.

Glenn Jones and his first ever Finals winner, Disco Jones

the pack early, but steadily chewing up ground on the leaders. He’s third at the top of the stretch but kicks it in and drives home for the victory! It’s a meet Final win for Glenn Jones and one for the ages for everyone who loves the sport. Congratulations to Glenn and partner Vince Berland for Disco Jones’ historic win. Jim Gartland

In Memory of Jan Alderson

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – On Jan Alderson’s 60th birthday, she received an unexpected surprise. Her telephone rang with the news that Fiesta Mercury had just scored his most impressive career victory at Derby Lane – a 15-length romp in a Grade A sprint - to edge three-time All-America first-team member and track all-time win leader Husker Magic for top-dog honors at the July-to-December meet in 2015. “(Fiesta Mercury) never stood out (at first), because we get (greyhounds) so young,’’ she said. “But we

always liked him. He’s no trouble in the kennel. . . . You don’t even know he’s there. He’s a very sweet boy.’’ Fiesta Mercury, who started his career in Alderson kennel for breeders and owners David and Jeff Blair of Abilene, Kan., would be Alderson’s final win leader. Ms. Alderson, 62, died Monday from cancer in St. Petersburg. She owned Derby Lane’s longest-tenured kennel until December, when she retired and the three-generation family operation was dissolved. The kennel began in the 1930s. Ms. Alderson took over the kennel in 1997 when her father, E.J. “Eddy’’ Alderson, retired. Mr. Alderson died in 2014. Four of her family members have been enshrined to the Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, Kan.: grandfather Perry Alderson (1981); uncles G.A. “Sonny’’ Alderson (1986) and Highley Alderson (1975); and E.J. “Eddy’’ Alderson (2000). “The Alderson name is etched in the lore of greyhound racing in the U.S.,’’ National Greyhound Association executive director Jim Gartland said. “Jan was just a part of that. Her family’s name carries in the business, but Jan made her mark on it as well. “She was fun and happy, and really concerned and cared about the dogs. She was a great dog handler. . . . She did a great job with the dogs.’’ Ms. Alderson’s final stakes winner came in 2017 with 12-1 shot Bella Gigan in

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Breeding to Kiowa Sweet Trey (Scholarship fund) (Vince B.) Breeding to Trent Lee (Kevin Dalton) 4 dog haul (normal routes) (Phil Marsella) Breeding to Zinger Sonic Sam (Mike Laskey) Breeding to Odd Grayson (Linda Jones) 4 dog haul (normal routes) - David Strong Breeding to San Tan Savage (Ken & Janet Allen) Breeding to Kinda Cruel Red (Monte Jacobs) Breeding to Pat C Short Cut (Pat Collins) Breeding to Last Outlaw (Julie Ward) 40 schoolings at AGP (Maury) Breeding to Show On The Road (Plum Creek & Jay Rangel) Breeding to Highlyclassified (Monte Jacobs & Vince Berland) 4 dog haul (normal routes) - John Dalton Breeding to Golden Surf (Catherine D’Arcy) Breeding to Pat C Gatsby (Pat Collins) Festival of Stakes Weekend Package (Southland) Breeding to SH Avatar (Hardison & Sugihara) One Surgical Implant (Dr. Kent Law) Breeding to Flying Fired Up - Vince Berland Breeding to Pat C Unplugged (Pat Collins) Breeding to Time Flies (Steve Schlachter) Breeding to TNT Star Wars - Patriot Taplin Breeding to Golden Squire (Catherine D’Arcy) 4 dog haul (normal routes) (Phil Marsella) Breeding to CTW Pipe Down (Mark Spahos) Breeding to Counselor (Tom Ferris) Breeding to Flying Honor Code - Vince Berland PUP (f) - Pat C Clement-Oshkosh Nadine (Kenneth Beihle) Breeding to Pat C Game Face (Pat Collins) Breeding to Odd Grayson (Linda Jones)

Anthony Napolitano Ken Biehle Jim Blanchard Ursula O’Donnell Randy Finegan Jim Blanchard Ursula O’Donnell William O’Donnell Ryan O’Donnell Ursula O’Donnell Paul Bitterman Paul Bitterman Chris Palmieri Jim Blanchard Ken Niehle Pass Dennis Rider Jay Rangel Paul Bitterman Anthony Napolitano Jimmy Fiore Vince Berland Vince Berland Bob Crossland Ron Mullen Bob Crossland Ryan O’Donnell Terry Haber Cheryl Noncsol Ursula O’Donnell Jimmy Fiore Bob Hardison William O’Donnell Steve Sarras David Strong Darren Henry Bob Crossland Jimmy Fiore Tracy Wildey Patriot/Taplin Randy Finegan Ursula O’Donnell Jim Blanchard Robert Britton Darren Henry Brant Taplin Randy Finegan Ursula O’Donnell Ursula O’Donnell Ryan O’Donnell Brant Taplin Jimmy Fiore Randy Finegan Dennis Rider

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Breeding to Kelsos Cork Man (John Kelly) Breeding to Superior Panama (M. Dunne & T. Cole) One Semen Collection and Freezing (Dr. Kent Law) Breeding to DK’s Prime Time (Bob Hardison) Breeding to Barcelona Boss (Vince Berland) Breeding to Cosmic Wave (Steve Schlachter) Breeding to Need My Moneynow (Sharon Williams) 4 dog haul (normal routes) - Fred Fulchino Breeding to Djays Octane (Jay Rangel) Breeding to Boc’s Blast Off (Brad Boeckenstedt) Dinner for 4 at Orange Park (bestbet Jax) Breeding to SE’s Tali Sundance (Charter Kennel & J Rangel) Pat C Clement (In memory of Phil Harris) (Pat Collins) Breeding to Flying Wolf Pack - Vince Berland 1 night hotel/dinner for 2 in Pointe Restraunt (Wheeling Island)

Breeding to Chasmo’s Dutch (Lester Raines) Breeding to Nashapelli (David Blair) Breeding to Fiesta Paragus (David Blair) One week stay at condo-Lake Hamilton (R. Finegan) Breeding to Lenson Sanchez (David Blair) Greyhound Sleigh (Julie Ward) 21 bags of Meal (Midwest Greyhound/Terry Swearingen)

the $18,000 1925 Historical Inaugural. It was one of her 4,258 victories in statistics available since 2003. During that timeframe, Ms. Alderson’s best season came at the January-to-June 2015 meet when the kennel finished second in wins to three-time champion Burk Greyhounds. She also had two meet win leaders with Dewey Millions (2009) and Fiesta Mercury, and three stakes-winning dogs: Fiesta Bruno ($20,000 Gold Trophy Juvenile in 2015); Lamorge Streaker ($8,000 T.L. Weaver Memorial

Challenge in 2009); and Bella Gigan. Ms. Alderson, a resident of St. Petersburg, graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1977. She is survived by her mother, Eleanor Alderson; sister, Ann Alderson; daughter, Lisa Lesperance; and son, Gregory Lesperance, who worked in his mother’s kennel. Don Jensen

IGP Opens for 34th Year of Racing

DUBUQUE, IA. – The Iowa Greyhound Park started its 34th year of racing on

Saturday, May 19, 2018. The track opened its first season in June of 1985. There was a switch right off the bat as Saturday’s session had a 5:30 p.m. post compared to 1 p.m. post in past years. The day proved good for racing, starting out cloudy to party cloudy and finishing sunny with temperatures finally pushing into the low 80s. The rain forecasted held off until the final race on the 15-race card. “We had a full grandstand,” said general manager Brian Carpenter. “The wins were spread out among the kennels (for the record – T and T had four winners; Copper Kettle and Superior had three apiece; defending champion Stidham and Jackson had two apiece and Xtrem Hess got a win). It

was a good day.” There were a couple of changes in the staff lineup. Jeff Mergen, a veteran in the business, is the new announcer. Jarrod Dura takes over as the racing secretary The patrons enjoyed the action and got involved at the mutuel windows. “We had a good day,” said director of mutuels Jean Hallahan, “with the live racing and with our off-track sites. The mutuel department got a jump start, enjoying a big day with the simulcast betting on Kentucky Derby day, May 5. “We were a little bit down with the Preakness (which ran on IGP’s opening day),: said Hallahan, “but that was not a surprise with the weather

Top 15 Times of the Meet – Spring 2018 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.

Greyhound TNT Nitty Gritty CTW Messi CTW Hawks Secret PJ Calltoaction KB’s Dagger Wayne Static CTW Pele Is Best TNT Nitty Gritty CTW On Fleek KB’s Alydar KB’s Krabby CTW Diablos War DS Eazy Rider CTW Harper Hawk CTW Halcyon

they had at the Preakness. With a Triple Crown on the line, we should see a busy day for the Belmont (June 9)” The Iowa Greyhound Park will offer racing on

Time Sale Price 30.01 $32,500 30.04 $17,500 30.05 $24,500 30.07 $25,000 30.11 $13,500 30.12 $26,000 30.13 $26,000 30.14 $32,500 30.14 $17,000 30.15 $15,500 30.16 $10,000 30.17 $17,500 30.22 $15,000 30.24 $18,500 30.25 $14,000 Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Sundays at 1 p.m. There will also be racing on Memorial Day, the Fourth of July and Labor Day. Steve Sigafoose

Display Gets Updated

Another display at the Hall of Fame is receiving an update. The open space next to the Champion Studs board has finally been completed and is set to be installed very soon. The Champion Dams display will be placed in the spot next to the Stud display making for a nice looking representation of both sides of greyhound breeding history. The three dams include; Kinto Nebo, Miss Gorgeous and Elsie Jones. Many thank to Gary Guccione for his work in helping to finish up the project.

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IGP Maiden Stakes

DUBUQUE, Ia. – The second day of the 2018 season at the Iowa Greyhound Park produced a surprise in the Maiden Debut Stakes. Too Tall Timmy W, a 12-1 longshot, broke last but made up ground quickly to go on a post a length’s victory. “Give (owner) Tim Brende a lot of credit for his greyhound,” said Copper Kettle Kennel owner Dave Ungs. The decision to put Timmy in the Maiden Debut came “after he had two good schooling races,” said Ungs. “He also won a race at nationals, so he had some experience.” Too Tall Timmy W shook off the funny-looking start out of the eight box to put himself in the thick of the chase for the lead by the middle of the frontstretch. Lou’s Miss Annie (Xtrem Hess) chal-

lenged early but as the greyhounds came out of the first turn, it was KB’s Dagger (T and T) who was pushing Timmy. Too Tall Timmy W kept a length’s lead over KB’s Dagger right down to the wire. “I though maybe five (Dagger) would catch him,” said Ungs, “but he did not. Our greyhound showed endurance, you need endurance if you are going to be a good stakes racer.” Too Tally Timmy W is a 72-pounder. He was born Aug. 30, 2016 out of Kiowa Sweet Trey – Starry Skies. KB’s Dagger settled for second, a good effort after breaking sixth out of the five box. Third, but five lengths back was AT’s Golden (T And T) and fourth, 11 lengths behind, was Out Shine (Clayton Black). Superior Raya (Superior) went off as the favorite and

After winning the IGP Maiden Debut, Too Tall Timmy W is joined in the winner’s circle by, L to R: Taylor Redmond,Assistant Racing Secretary; Brian Carpenter, Director of Racing / G.M.; Emily May, Leadout; Jake Ungs, Trainer for the Copper Kettle Kennel; and Jarrod Dura, Racing Secretary

broke on top, but settled back and finished fifth, 17 lengths out and just a length ahead of WW Liebe Martha (Wayne W. Ward). Two of the other favorites had early trouble, fell and finished out of the picture in seventh and eighth. They were PJ Barefootangel (Xtrem Hess) and Lou’s Miss Annie. For the patrons – Too Tall Timmy W paid $25.20 $10.80 and $7.60; KB’s Dagger paid $8.40 and $5.00; AT’s Golden paid $4.80. The 5-8 quiniela paid $95.80; the 8-5-3 tribox paid $601.50; the 8-53-1 10-cent superfecta paid $725.10. Steve Sigafoose

Dates changed for Wheeling $100,000 Mountaineer Classic

The original dates for the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic at Wheeling Island have been changed. The racetrack’s featured stake event will still be held in October, but a week later than previously announced. There will be three qualifying rounds – Saturday, Oct. 13, Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 20 – before the semifinals on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The championship final will be on Saturday, Oct. 27. Wheeling Island Racing Director Ben Travis is excited about this year’s Mountaineer Classic, which will be conducted on the 5/16th course. “While I loved doing the $100,000 Wheeling Island Invitational back in

2010, this year’s race will be different. Those greyhounds were invited, but this stakes race is open to any sprinter from any racetrack,” Travis noted. “I’m hoping some of the top racers in the country come in and face-off against our (Wheeling’s) best.” Travis said greyhounds coming in from other racetracks for the Mountaineer Classic as well as Wheelingbased racers must have four official starts before the entry deadline of Saturday, Oct. 6. Greyhounds need not have reached a certain grade to enter the stakes event. The winning greyhound will receive approximately 40 percent of the total stakes purse – a nice check of $42,000. There have been eight other stake events at Wheeling with a purse of $100,000, the most recent in 2010 when CTW Speedy Trent captured the Wheeling Island Invitational (5/16). KB’s Ruckus was runner up while KB’s Nantucket was third. Stan Pawloski

Imark’s snacks litter gives kennel a boost in Wheeling Imark Kennel operator Terry Haber thought his snacks and chips litter had a lot of potential.

He was right. After breaking in at Tri-State Greyhound Park in December 2017, the litter of seven moved north when

Haber was booked at Wheeling Island this year. Through mid-May, the litter had combined for 35 wins, 21 seconds, 19 thirds and 13 fourths in 138 starts at Wheeling. Five of the June 2016 littermates by out of KC And All- Stan Dolores Wookie – Pawloski Imark Dorito, Imark Frito, Imark Lays, Imark Kettle and Imark Cheetos – have climbed the ladder to Grade AA, Imark Pringles is in Grade A while Imark Ruffles reached Grade B. “The litter showed a lot of promise when they broke in at Tri-State. With their front speed and going up to a speed track like Wheeling, I thought they would do well,” Haber said. “I am excited and pleased with their progress early in their careers.” Imark Kennel trainer Scott Purdy is happy to have the litter in Wheeling. “As a whole, I think the kennel is doing well and those seven greyhounds have helped us tremendously. They’ve been money makers,” Purdy noted. “The litter didn’t go right up the ladder, which I like, they took their time. It gave them a lot of racing experience along the way.” Individual racing records this year at Wheeling Island for the seven litter-

mates through mid-May follow with high grade in parenthesis: Imark Dorito – 8 wins, 6 seconds, 2 thirds and 1 fourth in 24 starts (Grade AA). Imark Frito – 6 wins, 4 seconds, 1 third and 1 fourth in 22 races (Grade AA). Imark Lays – 5 wins, 2 seconds, 4

thirds and 1 of fourth in 18 trips (Grade AA). Imark Cheetos – 4 wins, 3 thirds and 1 fourth in nine outings (Grade AA). Imark Kettle – 5 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds and 4 fourths in 22 races (Grade AA). Imark Pringles – 4 wins, 3 seconds, 3 thirds and 4 fourths in 23 starts (Grade A). Imark Ruffles – 2 wins, 3 seconds, 4 thirds and 1 fourth in 17 outings (Grade B). All of the littermates have the same racing style – get out of the box quickly with a power rush to the first turn, Purdy said. Imark Lays doesn’t have as much early speed as the others, but has the most finishing power of the group. All prefer racing on the inside porImark Kennel’s Imark Dorito had eight victories on his resume through mid-May at Wheeling Island, half of those in Grade AA. He is held by trainer Scott Purdy. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

tion of the racetrack. “Getting to the first turn on top at Wheeling is half the battle,” Purdy said. “If they don’t get the lead, they don’t give up. They all race well in traffic.” The Wheeling racing surface tends to get a little faster in the summer months, which may prove beneficial to the early speedsters. “They prefer a faster track. If they have room to run, they can really fly,” Purdy said. “I’m anxious to see what they’ll do this summer. They won’t turn 2 years old until the end of June.” Haber was quick to credit Purdy and his crew – Dee Derr, Andy Norman and Gary “Monk” Richards – for their work with the youngsters. “I just want to thank Scott (Purdy) and his co-workers for the fantastic job they have done with the litter and the kennel overall,” Haber said. “We have a lot of pups breaking in so I’m excited for the future.”

Imark Lays gradually climbed the ladder to Grade AA this year at Wheeling Island. The sprinter is held by trainer Scott Purdy. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

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Hula Hoopn Haley Captures Distance Classic ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Sometimes, dreams aren’t meant to come true. For Capabal kennel owner Henry Parker

and trainer Belinda Parker, theirs came to fruition in 37.92 seconds – the time it took to decide the winner of the $75,000 Distance Classic April 7 at Derby Lane. Hula Hoopn Haley gave Capabal its first Distance Classic championship, and kennelmate Swamp Yankee was the runner-up to nail down a 1-2 finish for the operation in Derby Lane’s richest stakes event. “It was like a dream race,’’ Henry by Parker said. “I Don focused on Haley. . . Jensen . She had the biggest chance (to win). But (Swamp Yankee) ran big, too.’’ The 59th edition of the 660-yard Distance Classic will be remembered for the stretch drive by the Parker athletes. Running in tandem and chasing two rivals into the final turn, the Capabal duo took different paths to the finish line. Hula Hoopn Haley swung wide to the middle of the track, while Swamp Yankee hugged the rail. With pace-setter HKF Sponge Bob of Farmer Racing kennel and PJ Kindadontcare of Rangel kennel between them, the final 25 yards became a riveting four-dog showdown with Hula Hoopn Haley passing all three dogs. Hula Hoopn Haley, a 40-monthold female from a litter by Raiders Blaze and BKR Raven, won her first stakes title by two lengths and paid $7.80 as the second wagering choice out of box 1. Swamp Yankee

beat HKF Sponge Bob by a nose for second. Hula Hoopn Haley earned $30,500 for owner Ann Occhino of Denver, Colo., while Swamp Yankee and owner Matthew Schumitz of Plymouth, Mass., got $15,250. The winning time was the slowest since the 37.93 by 2003 champion Dotties Dynamo.

“It was amazing,’’ Belinda Parker said. “It was exactly the way we thought we wanted it to play out. We said wouldn’t it be cool if (our dogs) could run the match race, everything would go their way, and actually have the things fall in place. And they did. It went exactly the way you could only hoped it would.’’ Having dogs finish in the top two places in a stakes is not unique for Capabal. Seven years ago, it did the same thing in the $20,000 Fall Juvenile when 11-1 shot JW Rapid Strike rallied to defeat SE’s Chewie by a neck. Henry Parker, 62, a native of Plattsburgh, N.Y., said expectations weren’t that high for Hula Hoopn Haley and Swamp Yankee at the outset of the five-round series.

L to R: Les Robison presents the trophy to Anthony Gancitano, Jr., Belinda Parker, Gudrun Scheider, Matthew Schumitz, Matthew Parker, and Franz Scheider for Hula Hoopn Haley’s win in the Derby Lane Distance Classic. The lead-out is Michaela Black.

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Both greyhounds had been somewhat inconsistent in their respective careers on the 550- and 660-yard courses, and Hula Hoopn Haley needed a huge performance in her final Distance Classic qualifier to gain enough points for a berth in the finale. She aced that test with a seven-length victory. “(In the championship race), it was just a matter of running (the frontrunners) down,’’ Henry Parker said. “I just hoped they had enough to catch them.’’ PJ Kindadontcare was fourth followed by Flying Hypatia (Lester Raines kennel), Tempest (D’Arcy), Rich N Famous (Farmer Racing) and LK’s True Retro, the 9-5 favorite and undefeated qualifier. Belinda Parker had an extra item in her possession to support Hula Hoopn Haley – a lighted hula hoop. “In true fashion, she showed what she was made of,’’ Belinda Parker said.

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Heavyweights duke it out for “Madness” title Yes, there were upsets, especially in the first two rounds of the $34,000 Hound Madness Stakes at Southland Park Gaming

& Racing. Sound familiar? If anyone watched what went down in the first two rounds of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament this past month, it should.

Yet, when it all boiled down to the championship match, two heavyweights (and favorites to make it there in the first place) had the 13th race on Saturday matinee’s performance on March 31st to themselves. It would indeed be a battle of two greyhounds currently riding the prime of their careers. Both were riding flat our race winning streaks since

the tournament began, and most of those victories were in fashions that left little doubt they were the superior greyhounds in their respective races. One finalist, FLYIN JIGGLYPUFF (Lester Raines Kennel) made a name for himself early on in his career. About this

time last year, he broke in at Tri-State in West Virginia and accomplished a feat that is rare, no matter which racetrack you are at. He went undefeated in his only five starts there, nearly running the grading ladder from maiden to grade “A”. Three of those five wins were by double digit margins while the final two were still dominate by by 8 ½ and 5 lengths Shane going away respecBolender tively. All things pointed to this red male being too talented to leave at Tri-State and he hopped the soonest ride to Southland he could find. When he arrived in early May, he took a couple of weeks getting accustomed to the new racing surface he was

In the winner’s circle for Flyin Jigglypuff’s win were (from left to right) – Breanna Mansfield (assistant trainer), Ken Lesperance (trainer), Sue Phillips (assistant trainer), Malik Brownlee (leadout), T’Marcus Gaines (racing fan), Kevin Lidey (assistant racing secretary)

destined to perform at the highest level at. His schooling race in late May was the first defeat he had tasted in nearly two months, where he ran a close second place effort in a five dog schooling race. That taste was washed out fairly quickly however, and FLYIN JIGGLYPUFF rattled off three straight wins launching him into Southland’s toughest grade, “AA”. He has never left it. He competed well and made the finals of the Darby Henry Male Sprint Championship during the Festival of Stakes this past October. He competed in and won three different races during the “Two for the Money” Stakes in early winter, but couldn’t pull of the two wins against the championship field needed to claim that title. Top grade wins and “in the money” finishes would continue into the 2018 racing season and the whole body of work led to him being crowned the #1 seed in the Midwest Region. His competitor would be a red fawn male by the name of KONOMI (A Ray Kennel). This son of former great SH AVATAR also made waves, but further south at a small track on the east coast of Florida, Melbourne Greyhound Park. Although down there he was racing against six dog fields, the distance and consecutive nature of his victories was still impressive. He would go on to have nine starts at Melbourne, winning 8 of them and finishing runner up in a race one time. However, instead of Southland, owner Robert Hardison decided to send this talented youngster to Wheeling Island as Spring was breaking on the banks of the Ohio River where he was going to compete in the Wheeling Island Invitational race (kin to the Great American Greyhound Futurity). Once at Wheeling Island, this youngster didn’t miss a beat (sound familiar?). He won his first two races by 9 and 7 lengths respectively, but once he reached top “AA” competition there, sputtered a little at times, but also had some nice races, including winning one by 5 lengths. Once qualifying began for the Wheeling Island Invitational, he got stronger as the event progressed. Although he didn’t win any of the first three rounds of qualifying, he two seconds and a third was more than enough to advance to

the next set of qualifying rounds. He went undefeated from there, as three straight victories captured the championship in this event just in time to transfer his talents to the banks of another great river, the Mississippi, as he arrived at Iowa Greyhound Park (formerly Dubuque Greyhound Park) early in the summer last year. Three straight wins at that track by dominate fashioned signaled that his championship was not a fluke event. As the season progressed, he won seven out of eight races at one point but just missed his second major stakes win when he finished second in the Iowa Breeders Classic on their closing day. Another step up in class was in store as he hopped the next ride to the “big house”, Southland and arrived in early November. As in his previous three stops, KONOMI wasted little time winning races. He won his first three career starts at Southland, including his first top “AA” event. This wouldn’t be a fluke as the Scott Robinette star would win multiple top grade races as the calendar turned and progressed into 2018. All those accolades ended up earning KONOMI a #2 seed in the South Region. Both greyhounds breezed through the “tournament” during the Hound Madness qualifying structure, where you just had to beat the greyhound you were bracketed with (not necessarily win the race). Both finished no worse than second during any round straight up in the ENTIRE race, more less one on one versus a competitor. While they didn’t end up facing each other in any of the five rounds leading to the championship race, the betting public saw KONOMI as the better greyhound, willing to be him down to ten cents on the dollar as the odds on favorite to win the straight up match-race for the crown. FLYIN JIGGLYPUFF was used to this designation (being the favorite) just as much as KONOMI was, which seemed to at least guarantee a competitive race between the two. And then the race happened. KONOMI did receive the #1 post , although this becomes less important in a match-race as FLYIN JIGGLYPUFF was positioned just two doors down in post #3. Both had finish, both are known to get out of the box quickly. In

most cases, the winner of this event is decided in the run to the first turn, and this race would prove once again to be no exception to that rule. Although it wasn’t without some early suspense. When Rusty passed by the Arkansas Course starting box and the lid opened, Konomi popped the lid on cue and quickly got to a little more than a length lead over Flyin Jigglypuff but that was about all the lead he could muster. The white blanket quickly made that lead up and drew nearly side by side entering the first turn but carved out a small ½ length lead midway in the turn and increased it to a full length going into the backstretch. But, that is where the lead length stopped increasing and became steady, leaving those to wonder if Konomi had enough late kick to gain that ground back up and then eventually pass his rival. That answer came soon enough in the far turn. Flyin Jigglypuff smartly stayed close enough to the rail to not only maintain the one length cushion, but block Konomi from gaining any ground simply by running the shortest route around the track against the rail. This caused Konomi to go to his competitor’s outside hip, not only increasing the amount of ground he had to cover, but by this point in the race, also loosing precious time before the finish line. That combination proved to be critical, not only to Flyin Jigglypuff’s victory, but sealed the fate and possibility of any comeback. But it didn’t seal any talk about who the better greyhound was. The race was so close that many felt if you ran that race ten times, it would likely be a 50/50 split on who wins any individual race. The one thing that won’t be divided after that race however, was the championship blanket and trophy and the $15,000 first place added purse that went to trainer Ken Lesperance, greyhound owner Vince Berland and the Lester Raines Kennel. Next stop for both will likely be the Southland Derby Stakes coming up in June. If it plays out anything like this race did, another rematch of sorts in a championship race should be very interesting!

Jon Stidham Takes Over as IGA President MCCLELLAND, Ia. – Come last July, Jon Stidham got a surprise – Bob Hardison stepped down as President of the Iowa

Greyhound Association and Stidham, already on the Board of Directors, was voted in as the new President. Coming up on a year in office, Stidham has kept busy.

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or go Thursday and Sunday.” in selecting a name that wil refleonctSaturday good taste. No names are Iowa Greyhound Park is running from allowed that have a tendency towith misnine leadkennels, the publdown ic asone to the 2017, but “we have kept our same pup’s breeding or by a name simstakes ila“We r inschedule. sound to a name previdid split up our season-ending schedule,” Stidham. “We used ously registered, unless the Greyhound hassaid been deceased forto have our big Breeders Cup race on our season. year that at least 10 years and was not last useddayforof the breedi ng This purposes. race will be the weekend before the season 4th.” tted, Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,”finale etc.November are not permi The 2018 season runs into November, a little usual and nor names that contain more than 16 letters, incllater udinthan g spaces. “by early November, the weather here to get of a little I like All names must be approved bycan thestart Keeper thedicey, Studstill Book.

out at several levels, including a significant cost savings.” Currently, the IGA has been busy getting Iowa Greyhound Park ready for the by new season. Steve “Our contact Sigafoose with Dubuque,” said Stidham, “runs thru 2019 and we will be in talks for an extension.” For this year “our dates and times have been modified,” explained Stidham, “to help with the simulcast. They also help with our greyhounds so they can run on Wednesday and can come back

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Down to the Nitty Gritty

Aug/Sept The August/September Stake, with 89 total entries, was by far, the largest age group in the NGA Spring Meet. It split into three divisions; six different nominators won races with the Taplin crew picking up three wins in the division. All eyes were on Tom and Brant Taplinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s TNT Nitty Gritty (SH AvatarKelsos Natasha) as she went to post in the first Final of the Aug/Sept. division. The highly touted pup was coming in off an impressive first round win and a race time of

Michael Anguiano, Landon Taplin, Melissa Taplin, Brant Taplin, Carter Taplin and Cooper Wildey accept the trophy for TNT Nitty Grittyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s victory in the Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Stake August/September One Final

30.01, which eventually would turn out to be the fastest time of the meet. The “gritty” female did not disappoint either. The early lead in the race went to Shannon Henry and Dennis Rider’s DS Eazy Rider (KC And All-DS White Phantom) but Nitty Gritty hung on his shoulder and when they turned for home, Nitty Gritty took charge and ran by winning by a length in 30.14. Eazy Rider would hold the place while Ken Biehle’s Cobi’s Wildcat (Barcelona Boss-Backwood Alva) picked up third just another ½ length back. Eddie McDoom (ShonnKelsos Cora), CTW Hattie Dear (Djays Octane-CTW Halo Hattie) and Max Cavalera (Gable Sour Cream-Kane’s Sugar Ray) rounded out the finish. Five of the six finalists sold in the ring for $91,000 with TNT Nitty Gritty bringing $32,500, the top selling price at the meet. In the Flite I, John Boyd, Wes Parvin and Craigie, Inc. picked up the victory when their entry, JWS Dillinger (Barcelona Boss-Craigie Tripper) got out to a sizeable early lead and held off a fast charging CTW Hawks Secret (Djays OctaneCTW Halo Hattie) to win by a length and a half in 30.34. Hawks Secret had come into the race as the prohibitive favorite after finishing just a half length off of TNT Nitty Gritty in first round action running a quick 30.05 in doing so. That effort, in part, probably lent to the sale price of $24,500 paid by Tom Ferris for Hawks Secret. JWS Dillinger went for a respectable $11,000 as well. Flite II of the Aug/Sept One was an easy win for Kenneth Biehle’s Cobi’s Quiver (Rhythmless-HS Twinkle Toes). He powered out to a three length lead, which held up all the way around in a time of 30.31. Little Ms Suzieq (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Starry Skies) and Cobi’s Paydro (Gigawatt-AMF Bone Chip) rounded out the trifecta. Four of the five pups who ran in this Flite sold

Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Stake August/September One Final Winner: TNT NITTY GRITTY TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, ABILENE, KS BD., F, 8/ 2/2016 SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA Michael Anguiano, Landon Taplin, Melissa Taplin, Brant Taplin, Carter Taplin and Cooper Wildey accept the trophy for TNT Nitty Gritty’s victory in the Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Stake August/September One Final Holm Automotive Center Stake August/September One Flite I Winner: JWS DILLINGER JOHN BOYD, WESLEY PARVIN OR CRAIGIE, INC, KEOTA, OK BK., M, 9/13/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-CRAIGIE TRIPPER

Michelle Young and Julie Boyd accept the trophy for JWS Dillinger’s victory in the Holm Automotive Center Stake August/September One Flite I Hitchin Post Grill, Saloon & Steakhouse Stake August/September One Flite II Winner: COBI’S QUIVER KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX R., M, 8/17/2016 RHYTHMLESS-HS TWINKLE TOES

Kelly Ferrell accepts the trophy for Cobi’s Quiver’s victory in the Hitchin Post Grill, Saloon & Steakhouse Stake August/September One Flite II

for a combined $26,500 in the ring. The Taplin crew grabbed another main stake win in the Aug/Sept Two, but this one was a nail biter at the end. TNT Coal Trickle (Flying Coal City-Mustang Cat) jumped out to a huge five length lead, but Biehle’s Cobi’s Stone Fox (Rhythmless-HS Twinkle Toes) was gobbling up ground as they went. As the pair neared the wire, Stone Fox made one last charge, but in the end, Coal Trickle had hung on by a head for the win in a time of 30.34. Peck’s CTW Halcyon (Djays Octane-CTW Hallo Hattie) finished third just one length behind the pair. Strickland’s Seize Tight (KC And All-Ennis Siege) was fourth. The trifecta finishers did well in the ring too as Stone Fox sold for $25,000, Halcyon for $14,000 and Coal Trickle for $11,000. Flite I of the Aug/Sept Two proved to be a profitable and impressive win for Charles Woods as his Wayne Static (Gable Sour CreamKane’s Sugar Ray) drew away from the field to win by 4-1/2 stopping the clock at a quick 30.14. His Flite I win combined with a nice effort in the first round was impressive enough to convince Randy Finegan to pony up $26,000 for the pup in the auction ring. Mike Strickland’s Seize The Front (KC And All-Ennis Siege) did just that in setting the early pace in the race and held for place. Biehle’s Cobi’s Pizazz while Blair and Strong’s Shonn White finished fourth. Tim Brende of South Dakota, picked up the win in the Flite II with his female out of Kiowa Sweet ReyStarry Skies. Rodeoprncesrachl held on to win by a neck over a hard charging Yoofi Quanshaw (ShonnKelsos Cora) owned by Clinton Blair & David Strong. Steve Ward’s SE’s Fuel Filter (SE’s Jet Fuel-SE’s Fire Queen) finished third. The top three all sold in the ring with Quanshaw going for $12,000, Rodeoprncsrachl for $8,500 and Fuel Filter for $4,500.

Arkansas Greyhound Association Stake August/September Two Final Winner: TNT COAL TRICKLE TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, ABILENE, KS BD., M, 9/ 1/2016 FLYING COAL CITY-MUSTANG CAT

Randy Finegan (right) presents the trophy to Michael Anguiano, Brant Taplin and Landon Taplin for TNT Coal Trickle’s victory in the Arkansas Greyhound Association Stake August/September Two Final Abilene Animal Hospital Stake August/September Two Flite I Winner: WAYNE STATIC CHARLES E. WOODS, JR., MAYVIEW, MO R.BD., M, 8/12/2016 GABLE SOUR CREAM-KANE’S SUGAR RAY

Maria Clemente and Chris Albertson accept the trophy for Wayne Static’s victory in the Abilene Animal Hospital Stake August/September Two Flite I Racing Proud Stake August/September Two Flite II Winner: RODEOPRNCESRACHL TIMOTHY A. BRENDE, DAKOTA DUNES, SD W.R., F, 8/30/2016 KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES Mellissa Blanchard, LaRi Liberty, Dixie Olson, Robert Crossland, Candy Beck, Melynn Serkes and Shelley Lake present the trophy to Ed Mullen and Timothy Brende (center front) for Rodeoprncestachl’s victory in the Racing Proud Stake August/September Two Flite II

In the last Final of the division, David Peck picked up his fifth main win of the day finishing one-two with littermates CTW Harper Hawk and CTW Have It All (Djays OctaneCTW Halo Hattie). Harper Hawk went box to wire in 30.24 while his sister, Have It All gave chase finishing 3 lengths behind. Steve Ward picked up another third with SE’s Jet Flame (SE’s Jet Fuel-SE’s Fire Queen). Harper Hawk brought a nice price of $18,500 in the ring. CTW Have It All went for $9,500 and SE’s Jet Flame sold for $15,000. Also selling out of this final was Shannon Henry and Dennis Rider’s DS Enjoytheride (KC And All-DS White Phantom) who went for $9,500. David Peck continued his assault in the Aug/Sept Three Flite I, grabbing another quinella finish. CTW Fan Of Fame (CTW Plaza RioCTW Flirtatious) picked up the win finishing four and half ahead of kennelmate CTW Venetia (CTW Base Camp-Driven Tempo). Strickland’s Seize My Heart (KC And All-Ennis Siege) closed fast to finish third. It was third place finisher Seize My Heart who won in the ring however when Darren Henry purchased her for $11,500. Fan Of Fame went for $9,500 and Venetia went to Clyde Mount for $5,500. The last Flite of the Aug/Sept group would see the Taplin family not only pick up their third win in the division but take first and second in the race as well. Littermates to main stake winner TNT Nitty Gritty swept the Flite II as TNT No Refund and TNT Night Owl outdueled the rest of the field. No Refund won by two over Night Owl in 30.50.Tim Brende’s Cowgirl Micah (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Starry Skies) ran a good third just another length back. Once again, the third place finisher was the auction favorite going for $10,000 to Norm Rader. No Refund and Night Owl went for $8,250 and $6,000 respectively.

Hayden Aichele Memorial Stake August/September Three Final Winner: CTW HARPER HAWK DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX BK., M, 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE Ryan O’Donnell (left) and Danielle O’Donnel (second from right) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck for CTW Harper Hawk’s victory in the Haiden Aichele Memorial Stake September/August Three Final Last Chance Graphics Stake August/September Three Flite I Winner: CTW FAN OF FAME DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX R.BD., F, 8/ 1/2016 CTW PLAZA RIO-CTW FLIRTATIOUS

Kimmy & Kurt Phillips (right) present the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck for CTW Fan Of Fame’s victory in the Last Chance Graphics Stake September/August Three Flite I James Blanchard/Blanchard Kennels, LLC. Stake August/September Three Flite II Winner: TNT NO REFUND TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, ABILENE, KS BD., F, 8/ 2/2016 SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA James Blanchard & Mellissa Blanchard (right) present the trophy to Michael Anguiano, Melisa Taplin, Landon Taplin and Brant Taplin for TNT No Refund’s victory in the James Blanchard/ Blanchard Kennels, LLC. Stake September/August Three Flite II

Greyhound Breeders of Arkansas Stake August/September One Final RACE 14 1. EDDIE MCDOOM BK., M 9/29/2016 SHONN-KELSOS CORA CLINTON R. BLAIR OR DAVID STRONG, EARLE AR (A-95) 2. COBI’S WILDCAT BD., F 9/11/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-BACKWOOD ALVA KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-97) 4. CTW HATTIE DEAR R.F., F 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-90) 5. TNT NITTY GRITTY BD., F 8/ 2/2016 SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN ABILENE KS (A-83) 7. DS EAZY RIDER R.BD., M 8/21/2016 KC AND ALL-DS WHITE PHANTOM SHANNON HENRY OR DENNIS RIDER SOLOMON KS (A-78) 8. MAX CAVALERA DK.BD., M 8/12/2016 GABLE SOUR CREAM-KANE’S SUGAR RAY CHARLES E. WOODS, JR., MAYVIEW MO (A-72)

Holm Automotive Center Stake August/September One Flite I RACE 15 1. JWS DILLINGER BK., M 9/13/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-CRAIGIE TRIPPER JOHN BOYD, WESLEY PARVIN OR CRAIGIE, INC. KEOTA OK (A-93) 2. SEIZE EVER MORE W.T.BD., F 9/30/2016 KC AND ALL-ENNIS SIEGE MICHAEL STRICKLAND OR DEBORAH ABILENE KS (A-76) 4. CTW HAWKS SECRET R.BD., M 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-86) 5. TNT NAPALM BD., M 8/ 2/2016 SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, ABILENE KS (A-79) 7. JOAN JETT R., F 8/12/2016 GABLE SOUR CREAM-KANE’S SUGAR RAY CHARLES E. WOODS, JR., MAYVIEW MO (S-L) 8. JS CLASSY COBRA BK., M 8/ 3/2016 SUPERIOR PANAMA-JS FIRSTCLASSACT SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (A-89)

Hitchin Post Grill, Saloon & Steakhouse Stake August/September One Flite II

RACE 16 1. COBI’S QUIVER R., M 8/17/2016 RHYTHMLESS-HS TWINKLE TOES KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-81) 2. COBI’S PAYDRO BK., M 8/14/2016 GIGAWATT-AMF BONE CHIP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-96) 4. PAR BY A NOSE W.BD., M 9/28/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-KB’S BY A MILE BOBBY JOE PARKER, KEOTA OK (A-100) 5. LITTLE MS SUZIEQ W.T.BD., F 8/30/2016 KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES TIMOTHY A. BRENDE, DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-88)

AUG/SEP 1 Stake FINAL Race 14 5 2 2 2 1-1 30.14 UP ON OUTSIDE TNT NITTY GRITTY (A-83) DS EAZY RIDER (A-78) 7 3 1-2 1-1/2 2-1 30.22 OVERTAKEN LATE COBI’S WILDCAT (A-97) 2 1 3 3 3-1 1/2 30.26 HARD TRY EDDIE MCDOOM (A-95) 1 4 4 4 4-3 1/2 30.38 GOOD EFFORT CTW HATTIE DEAR (A-90) 4 5 5 5 5-4 30.42 INSIDE ROUTE MAX CAVALERA (A-72) 8 6 6 6 6-14 31.16 CROWDED 1ST TURN TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, (SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA) AUG/SEP 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 15 1 1 1-2 1-3 1-1 1/2 30.34 EARLY CONTROL JWS DILLINGER (A-93) 4 4 4 3 2-1 1/2 30.44 CLOSING FAST CTW HAWKS SECRET (A-86) JOAN JETT (S-L) 7 5 2 2 3-3 1/2 30.58 GOOD TRY TNT NAPALM (A-79) 5 2 3 4 4-5 30.69 EVEN EFFORT SEIZE EVER MORE (A-76) 2 3 5 5 5-8 30.91 CROWDED EARLY 8 6 6 6 6-14 31.33 BUMPED 1ST TURN JS CLASSY COBRA (A-89) JOHN BOYD, WESLEY PARVIN OR CRAIGIE, INC, (BARCELONA BOSS-CRAIGIE TRIPPER) AUG/SEP 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 16 1 3 1-3 1-3 1-3 30.31 EASILY, INSIDE COBI’S QUIVER (A-81) 5 1 3 3 2-3 30.52 UP FOR PLACE LITTLE MS SUZIEQ (A-88) COBI’S PAYDRO (A-96) 2 2 2 2 3-3 1/2 30.56 GOOD TRY KB’S SHINDIG (A-84) 7 5 4 4 4-5 30.65 EVEN EFFORT PAR BY A NOSE (A-100) 4 4 5 5 5-16 31.53 NO MISHAPS DS GHOST RIDER (A-74) 8 6 6 6 6-18 31.63 ALWAYS BACK KENNETH BIEHLE, (RHYTHMLESS-HS TWINKLE TOES) AUG/SEP 2 Stake FINAL Race 17 4 1 1-5 1-3 1-HD 30.34 JUST LASTED TNT COAL TRICKLE (A-125) COBI’S STONE FOX (A-117) 1 2 2 2 2-HD 30.36 ALMOST UP CTW HALCYON (A-108) 5 4 3 3 3-1 30.42 GAME EFFORT SEIZE TIGHT (A-120) 2 3 4 4 4-7 1/2 30.88 ON INSIDE JS CLASSY CHAMP (A-115) 8 6 5 5 5-19 31.70 CROWDED 1ST TURN TOO TALL TIMMY W (A-101) 7 5 6 6 6-24 32.17 OUTRUN TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, (FLYING COAL CITY-MUSTANG CAT) AUG/SEP 2 Stake FLITE 1 Race 18 WAYNE STATIC (A-121) 8 6 2 1-1 1-4 1/2 30.12 PULLING AWAY SEIZE THE FRONT (A-127) 5 2 1-1/2 2 2-4 1/2 30.43 SET GAME PACE COBI’S PIZAZZ (A-106) 7 3 3 3 3-7 30.59 EVENLY INSIDE SHONN WHITE (A-116) 2 4 5 4 4-9 30.75 SOME GAIN JWS JELLY NASH (A-112) 4 5 6 5 5-13 31.04 VARIED LITTLE TNT NOCTURNAL (A-104) 1 1 4 6 6-14 31.12 OFFSTRIDED FAR TURN CHARLES E. WOODS, JR., (GABLE SOUR CREAM-KANE’S SUGAR RAY) AUG/SEP 2 Stake FLITE 2 Race 19 RODEOPRNCESRACHL (A-109) 2 1 2 1-1 1-NK 30.43 HELD TOUGH YOOFI QUANSHAW (A-111) 5 3 1-2 2 2-NK 30.46 WINNING EFFORT SE’S FUEL FILTER (A-128) 1 2 4 4 3-3 1/2 30.69 HARD TRY I’M ALL UP IN IT (A-118) 7 4 3 3 4-5 30.79 NOT FAR OFF COBI’S SENEKA (A-103) 4 5 6 6 5-7 1/2 30.97 IN AT BREAK RC LAST CHANCE (A-124) 8 6 5 5 6-8 1/2 31.02 NEVER PROMINENT TIMOTHY A. BRENDE, (KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES) AUG/SEP 3 Stake FINAL Race 20 CTW HARPER HAWK (A-132) 1 1 1-3 1-3 1-3 30.24 EASILY BEST CTW HAVE IT ALL (A-139) 7 6 2 2 2-3 30.47 CHASED WINNER SE’S JET FLARE (A-154) 2 1 3 3 3-3 1/2 30.51 GOOD EFFORT DS ENJOYTHERIDE (A-152) 5 3 4 4 4-10 30.96 OFFSTRIDED 1ST TURN SEIZE IT ALL (A-148) 4 4 5 5 5-15 31.30 NEVER PROMINENT EKSCURIOUSGEORGE (A-141) 8 5 6 6 6-18 31.55 OFFSTRIDED EARLY DAVID R. PECK, (DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE) AUG/SEP 3 Stake FLITE 1 Race 21 CTW FAN OF FAME (A-156) 2 1 1-3 1-5 1-41/2 30.41 EASILY CTW VENETIA (A-143) 4 2 3 3 2-4 1/2 30.72 GOOD TRY SEIZE MY HEART (A-151) 5 4 5 4 3-5 1/2 30.82 CLOSED WELL WINDY ROSCOE (A-135) 8 6 6 6 4-7 1/2 30.94 BUMPED 1ST TURN JS CLASSY CAESAR (A-145) 1 3 2 2 5-8 30.99 FADED LATE DS WON LAST RIDE (A-134) 7 5 4 5 6-10 31.10 BUMPED 1ST TURN DAVID R. PECK, (CTW PLAZA RIO-CTW FLIRTATIOUS)

7. KB’S SHINDIG BD., M 9/ 2/2016 STEVIE PREE-HS NOLA KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-84) 8. DS GHOST RIDER W.T.BK., M 8/21/2016 KC AND ALL-DS WHITE PHANTOM SHANNON HENRY OR DENNIS RIDER SOLOMON KS (A-74)

Arkansas Greyhound Association Stake August/September Two Final

RACE 17 1. COBI’S STONE FOX W.BK., M 8/17/2016 RHYTHMLESS-HS TWINKLE TOES KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-117) 2. SEIZE TIGHT W.T.R., M 9/30/2016 KC AND ALL-ENNIS SIEGE MICHAELSTRICKLAND OR DEBORAH STRICKLAND ABILENE KS (A-120) 4. TNT COAL TRICKLE BD., M 9/ 1/2016 FLYING COAL CITY-MUSTANG CAT TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN ABILENE KS (A-125) 5. CTW HALCYON BK., F 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-108) 7. TOO TALL TIMMY W BD., M 8/30/2016 KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-101) 8. JS CLASSY CHAMP BK., M 8/ 3/2016 SUPERIOR PANAMA-JS FIRSTCLASSACT SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (A-115)

Abilene Animal Hospital Stake August/September Two Flite One RACE 18 1. TNT NOCTURNAL BK., M 8/ 2/2016 SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN ABILENE KS (A-104) 2. SHONN WHITE W.BK., M 9/29/2016 SHONN-KELSOS CORA CLINTON R. BLAIR OR DAVID STRONG EARLE AR (A-116) 4. JWS JELLY NASH W.T.BK., F 9/13/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-CRAIGIE TRIPPER JOHN BOYD, WESLEY PARVIN OR CRAIGIE, INC. KEOTA OK (A-112) 5. SEIZE THE FRONT W.T.BD., F 9/30/2016 KC AND ALL-ENNIS SIEGE MICHAELSTRICKLAND OR DEBORAH STRICKLAND ABILENE KS (A-127) 7. COBI’S PIZAZZ BK., F 8/14/2016 GIGAWATT-AMF BONE CHIP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-106) 8. WAYNE STATIC R.BD., M 8/12/2016 GABLE SOUR CREAM-KANE’S SUGAR RAY CHARLES E. WOODS, JR., MAYVIEW MO (A-121)

Racing Proud Stake August/September Two Flite II RACE 19 1. SE’S FUEL FILTER W.BK., M 8/ 6/2016 SE’S JET FUEL-SE’S FIRE QUEEN DOUGLAS G. CAREY OR STEVEN A. WARD ELLIS KS (A-128)

AUG/SEP 3 Stake FLITE 2 Race 22 TNT NO REFUND (A-130) 7 3 1-3 1-2 1-2 30.50 TOOK CONTROL EARLY TNT NIGHT OWL (A-155) 2 4 4 3 2-2 30.63 DROVE TO PLACE COWGIRL MICAH (A-138) 5 6 5 4 3-3 30.72 GOOD EFFORT COBI’S ROMPER (A-146) 4 1 2 2 4-5 1/2 30.79 FORCED EARLY PACE MANZANO SUNSHINE 1 2 3 5 5-6 30.93 EARLY BID JS CLASSY CAT (A-142) 8 5 6 6 6-8 32.06 FAR BACK TOM G. TAPLIN OR BRANT T. TAPLIN, (SH AVATAR-KELSOS NATASHA) AUG/SEP 1 Stake CONSLTN1 Race 37 FAUSTINOTHECHEF (A-85) 7 2 1-2 1-3 1-5 30.94 DREW AWAY TNT NOS (A-107) 1 1 2 2 2-5 31.31 SECOND BEST FLAXON WAXON (A-140) 4 3 3 3 3-12 31.76 SOME WIDE COBI’S VOLANO (A-114) 2 SCRATCHED LITA GREY (S-L) 5 FAILED TO BREAK TIMOTHY A. BRENDE, (KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES) AUG/SEP 2 Stake CONSLTN2 Race 38 1 1 1-3 1-1/2 1-1 30.48 HELD OFF CHALLENGE COBI’S SCREWBALL (A-123) 7 4 2 2 2-1 30.54 BEST OF REST CTW VIVA VESTA (A-94) COBI’S DERRINGER (A-136) 4 3 3 3 3-10 31.21 EVEN EFFORT SE’S JET POWER (A-122) 2 2 4 4 4-13 31.41 ON INSIDE SAMANTHA FOX (S-L) 5 5 5 5 5-14 31.51 ALWAYS BACK KENNETH BIEHLE, (GIGAWATT-AMF BONE CHIP) AUG/SEP 3 Stake CONSLTN3 Race 39 4 2 1-2 1-4 1-7 30.73 PULLED AWAY COBI’S RIDDLE (A-133) 2 3 2 2 2-7 31.22 FORCED EARLY PACE DS RIDE ON TIME (A-129) CTW FIDGETY FAY (A-102) 5 4 3 3 3-7 1/2 31.26 HIT, CAME ON SHE ALL IN RED (A-98) 1 1 4 4 4-14 31.69 OFFSTRIDED EARLY COBI’S BANDANA (A-126) 7 SCRATCHED KENNETH BIEHLE, (BARCELONA BOSS-BACKWOOD ALVA) AUG/SEP 2 Stake CONSLTN4 Race 40 2 3 1-1/2 1-9 1-14 30.75 ALONE AT WIRE CTW VICTORO (A-113) 5 2 4 4 2-14 31.76 HIT, CLOSED BACKSLASHIN (A-99) DS LET IT RIDE (A-105) 4 1 3 2 3-16 31.87 MUCH EARLY TROUBLE 7 4 2 3 4-16 31.90 IN AT BREAK TNT COAL TRAIN (A-149) COBI’S MARGO (A-73) 1 SCRATCHED DAVID R. PECK, (CTW BASE CAMP-DRIVEN TEMPO) AUG/SEP 1 Stake CONSLTN5 Race 41 7 4 4 2 1-1 1/2 30.92 DRIVING, WIDE CTW FLYBOY FLYNN (A-80) JS CLASSY COAL (A-110) 1 1 1-2 1-3 2-1 1/2 31.03 CAUGHT LATE KB’S WILD THANG (A-150) 4 2 2 3 3-6 31.35 GOOD TRY COBI’S WINDSTORM (A-87) 5 5 5 4 4-7 31.40 SLOW STARTER TNT NEVADA SKY (A-91) 2 3 3 5 5-8 1/2 31.52 EARLY TRY DAVID R. PECK, (CTW PLAZA RIO-CTW FLIRTATIOUS)

2. RODEOPRNCESRACHL W.R., F 8/30/2016 KIOWA SWEET TREY-STARRY SKIES TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-109) 4. COBI’S SENEKA BK., M 8/14/2016 GIGAWATT-AMF BONE CHIP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-103) 5. YOOFI QUANSHAW BK., F 9/29/2016 SHONN-KELSOS CORA CLINTON R. BLAIR OR DAVID STRONG EARLE AR (A-111) 7. I’M ALL UP IN IT W.T.BK., F 9/ 5/2016 KC AND ALL-TIGER GIRL DAVID L. HAYS, WACO TX (A-118) 8. RC LAST CHANCE R., M 9/21/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-RC WINNIE HAROLD E. HOLDING, COLWICH KS (A-124)

Hayden Aichele Memorial Stake August/September Three Final

RACE 20 1. CTW HARPER HAWK BK., M 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-132) 2. SE’S JET FLARE W.BK., F 8/ 6/2016 SE’S JET FUEL-SE’S FIRE QUEEN DOUGLAS G. CAREY OR STEVEN A. WARD ELLIS KS (A-154) 4. SEIZE IT ALL W.T.R., M 9/30/2016 KC AND ALL-ENNIS SIEGE MICHAELSTRICKLAND OR DEBORAH STRICKLAND ABILENE KS (A-148) 5. DS ENJOYTHERIDE R.BD., F 8/21/2016 KC AND ALL-DS WHITE PHANTOM SHANNON HENRY OR DENNIS RIDER SOLOMON KS (A-152)

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7. CTW HAVE IT ALL BK., F 8/ 8/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HALO HATTIE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-139) 8. EKSCURIOUSGEORGE W.BD., M 9/ 1/2016 GOLDEN SQUIRE-SORRY GOTTA GO BRIAN OR LAURA BRADY STOUGHTON MA (A-141)

Last Chance Graphics Stake August/September Three Flite I RACE 21 1. JS CLASSY CAESAR BK., M 8/ 3/2016 SUPERIOR PANAMA-JS FIRSTCLASSACT SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (A-145) 2. CTW FAN OF FAME R.BD., F 8/ 1/2016 CTW PLAZA RIO-CTW FLIRTATIOUS DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-156) 4. CTW VENETIA R.F., F 9/ 7/2016 CTW BASE CAMP-DRIVEN TEMPO DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-143)

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Where for art thou Romeo?

October The October age group at the NGA Spring Meet Track Stakes was the second largest of the meet with 40 entries breaking into two divisions. 16 of the pups eventually sold at the auction for some $135,000, with two purchases topping the $20,000 mark. The six races included wins for five separate nominators with only David Peck winning two. In the first Main, Ursula O’Donnell sent two littermates to post in Romeo and

Billy O’Donnell accepts the trophy for Romeo’s victory in the Plum Creek Kennel Stake October One Final

Villain (Kiowa MythSpurraddehc). Romeo rushed to the lead and drew off winning the final by four in a time of 30.49. The 79 pound white & brindle had easily won his preliminary race in similar fashion running off to win by eight lengths in 30.67. JS Danny Boy (Pat C Clement-JS Tinker Belle) from the Shannon Henry farm chased the winner home for 2nd. Peck’s CTW Lets Party (Trent Lee-CTW Leona Brown) ran third some nine lengths back. Hurricane Harvey (Barcelona Boss-Hurricane Riot), HKF Bright Eyes (KC And AllHKF Sacagawea) and Villain rounded out the field. These three got tangled up at the turn and finished well back. Romeo sold in the ring to Lester Raines for $20,000. David Peck grabbed the Flite I in the division when his CTW Let It Ride (Trent Lee-CTW Leona Brown) cruised to a five length win over Rangel & Bitterman’s PJ Wasn’t Me (Djays Octane-PJ Run Them Down) who finished fast to capture the place. Timothy Brende’s entry, Tmoney Tanner (TMC’s Remedy-Launch Angle) ran third. CTW Let It Ride went to Norman Rader for $11,500 in the auction ring via an internet sale. In Flite II Rangel connections picked up the win as PJB Offset (KC And All-Donica) took control on the backside and won by two over kennelmate, PJ Barefootangel (Djays Octane-PJ Run Them Down). The winner was consigned by Blair, Rangel & Bitterman while the second place finisher was entered under the RangelBitterman flag. JS Bouncin Boyd (Dragon Fire-JS Jump For Joy) finished third. The quinella greyhounds were the only two out of the race sold in the ring. They went for $4,000 and $3,750 respectively to

Plum Creek Kennel Stake October One Final Winner: ROMEO URSULA O’DONNELL, ABILENE, KS W.BD., M, 10/14/2016 KIOWA MYTH-SPURRADDEHC

Billy O’Donnell accepts the trophy for Romeo’s victory in the Plum Creek Kennel Stake October One Final Concordia Tractor, Inc. Stake October One Flite I Winner: CTW LET IT RIDE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX BK., M, 10/ 1/2016 TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN

Tami Rodda (right) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominguez and Janele Peck for CTW Let It Ride’s victory in the Concordia Tractor, Inc. Stake October One Flite I Fulton Nitrogen Service Stake October One Flite II Winner: PJB OFFSET C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, EARLE, AR W.R., F, 10/26/2016 KC AND ALL-DONICA

Jordan Rangel and Paul Bitterman accept the trophy for PJB Offset’s victory in the Fulton Nitrogen Service Stake October One Flite II

Cheryl Koncsol and Alan Ertl. The latter division of the October pups looked to be a prime race for David Peck’s double entry of CTW Eve Torres (Eyes LoadedElastic Trent) and CTW Lady Jane (Trent Lee-CTW Leona Brown). Both pups had come in with first round winning times at least 3-1/2 lengths better than any of the other competitors in the field. Past performance rang true and the pair finished one-two with CTW Eve Torres holding off her fast closing kennelmate to win by a length in 30.38. CTW Lady Jane was followed by HKF Penny Bun (KC And All-Sacagawea) in third some five lengths behind. A bit of a different story in the ring, however, as it was Lady Jane going for the higher price ($21,000) over Eve Torres who went for $11,000. The winner of the Flite I of October Two stake came from John Edward Brawley of Waco, Texas. Brawley’s Black Babe (Deco Glen Lee-Flying Skillful) jumped out to a big early lead and held on to win by a length in the end. Timothy Brende’s Lou’s Miss Annie (TMC’s Remedy-Launch Angle) came charging for a hard fought 2nd. Another of the Blair, Rangel, Bitterman KC And All-Donica litter, PJB Purple Haze managed a third just 3-1/2 back of the winner. Black Babe and Lou’s Miss Annie both sold in the ring bringing $5,500 and $6,500; the first to Monte Jacobs and the other to Jason Hess. In the Flite II October Two finale, Rangel & Bitterman grabbed another win as PJ Daringdestiny (Djays Octane-PJ Run Them Down) overtook pacesetter, OK Alexa (Djays Octane-She’s Blue) in the stretch, winning by 2-1/2 lengths in 30.69. Shannon Henry’s JS Peter Parker (Pat C Clement-JS Tinker Belle) finished third. Out of the last of the October races, only PJ Daringdestiny sold in

Tampa Bay Greyhound Association Stake October Two Final Winner: CTW EVE TORRES DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX R.BD., F, 10/ 9/2016 EYES LOADED-ELASTIC TRENT Anicare Animal Supply Stake Cal Holland (center) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele pack for CTW Eve Torres’ victory in the Tampa Bay Greyhound Association Stake October Two Final October Two Flite I Winner: BLACK BABE JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, WACO, TX BK., F, 10/25/2016 DECO GLEN LEE-FLYING SKILLFUL

John Edward Brawley accepts the trophy for Black Babe’s victory in the Anicare Animal Supply Stake October Two Flite I Pinnacle Bank Stake October Two Flite II Winner: PJ DARINGDESTINY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE, KS W.T.BK., F, 10/22/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-PJ RUN THEM DOWN

Jordan Rangel and Paul Bitterman accept the trophy for PJ Daringdestiny’s victory in the Pinnacle Bank Stake October Two Flite I

the ring. She went to Cheryl Koncsol for $6,000. Plum Creek Kennel Stake October One Final

RACE 23 1. CTW LETS PARTY BE., M 10/ 1/2016 TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN SAMANTHA R. WEST, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-171) 2. VILLAIN W.BD., M 10/14/2016 KIOWA MYTH-SPURRADDEHC URSULA O’DONNELL, ABILENE KS (A-165) 4. HKF BRIGHT EYES W.BD., M 10/11/2016 KC AND ALL-HKF SACAGAWEA RICHARD KNAUFF, WAVERLY OH (A-162) 5. HURRICANE HARVEY BK., M 10/16/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-HURRICANE RIOT JOHN G. KELLEY OR TRACY L. WILDEY BIRMINGHAM AL (A-170) 7. ROMEO W.BD., M 10/14/2016 KIOWA MYTH-SPURRADDEHC URSULA O’DONNELL, ABILENE KS (A-166) 8. JS DANNY BOY BD., M 10/14/2016 PAT C CLEMENT-JS TINKER BELLE SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (A-157)

Concordia Tractor, Inc. Stake October One Flite I

RACE 24 1. CTW JOHN CENA W.T.R.BD., M 10/ 9/2016 EYES LOADED-ELASTIC TRENT DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-167) 2. ALTO RED ONLY R., M 10/ 8/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-HARTBROKE HAZEL RUFUS TATUM, DALLAS TX (A-163) 4. PJ WASN’T ME R., M 10/22/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-PJ RUN THEM DOWN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-164) 5. A LONE RANGER BK., M 10/21/2016 ODD ULYSSES-KIOWA MAD CALL GLENN C. JONES OR LINDA JONES MEXIA TX (A-173) 7. CTW LET IT RIDE BK., M 10/ 1/2016 TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-160) 8. TMONEY TANNER BK., M 10/30/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-LAUNCH ANGLE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-168)

Fulton Nitrogen Service Stake October One Flite II RACE 25 1. PJB OFFSET W.R., F 10/26/2016 KC AND ALL-DONICA C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN EARLE AR (A-169) 2. DANCER MEGAN BK., F 10/30/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-LAUNCH ANGLE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-161) 4. JS BOUNCIN BEAN LT.BD., F 10/14/2016 DRAGON FIRE-JS JUMP FOR JOY SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S) 5. JS BOUNCIN BOYD BK., F 10/14/2016 DRAGON FIRE-JS JUMP FOR JOY SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S)

OCT 1 Stake FINAL Race 23 ROMEO (A-166) 7 5 1-1 1-2 1-4 30.49 DREW AWAY JS DANNY BOY (A-157) 8 6 2 2 2-4 30.77 BEST OF REST CTW LETS PARTY (A-171) 1 2 3 3 3-9 31.13 EVEN TRY HURRICANE HARVEY (A-170) 5 4 4 4 4-13 31.41 COLLIDED 1ST TURN HKF BRIGHT EYES (A-162) 4 3 5 5 5-18 31.74 COLLIDED 1ST TURN VILLAIN (A-165) 2 1 6 6 6-19 31.79 JAMMED 1ST TURN URSULA O’DONNELL, (KIOWA MYTH-SPURRADDEHC) OCT 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 24 CTW LET IT RIDE (A-160) 7 2 1-1 1-4 1-5 30.61 IN CONTROL PJ WASN’T ME (A-164) 4 5 4 3 2-5 30.95 STEADY DRIVE TMONEY TANNER (A-168) 8 4 2 2 3-6 1/2 31.06 FORCED EARLY PACE CTW JOHN CENA (A-167) 1 1 3 4 4-10 31.35 EVEN TRY A LONE RANGER (A-173) 5 6 6 5 5-17 31.80 COLLIDED BACKSTRETCH ALTO RED ONLY (A-163) 2 3 5 6 6-20 32.06 COLLIDED BACKSTRETCH DAVID R. PECK, (TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN) OCT 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 25 1 2 2 1-3 1-2 30.60 BACKSTRETCH CONTROL PJB OFFSET (A-169) PJ BAREFOOTANGEL (A-158) 8 6 3 3 2-2 30.74 HARD TRY JS BOUNCIN BOYD (S) 5 1 1-1/2 2 3-4 30.89 BRIEF EARLY LEAD DANCER MEGAN (A-161) 2 3 5 5 4-7 1/2 31.11 SOME GAIN PJB REAL HITTA (A-172) 7 5 4 4 5-7 1/2 31.14 CUT IN EARLY JS BOUNCIN BEAN (S) 4 4 6 6 6-12 31.43 CROWDED BACK EARLY C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, (KC AND ALL-DONICA) OCT 2 Stake FINAL Race 26 2 1 1-3 1-2 1-1 30.38 SHRINKING LEAD CTW EVE TORRES (A-185) CTW LADY JANE (A-189) 8 6 2 2 2-1 30.45 PRESSING WINNER HKF PENNY BUN (A-183) 1 2 3 3 3-6 30.80 EVEN EFFORT MICKEY SLIM (A-178) 7 5 4 4 4-12 31.21 COLLIDED 1ST TURN HKF OUT AND GONE (A-181) 5 4 5 5 5-13 31.22 COLLIDED 1ST TURN ALTO BIG SMOKE (A-174) 4 3 6 6 6-26 32.18 COLLIDED 1ST TURN DAVID R. PECK, (EYES LOADED-ELASTIC TRENT) OCT 2 Stake FLITE 1 Race 27 BLACK BABE (A-188) 8 5 1-3 1-3 1-1 30.73 BEING CAUGHT LOU’S MISS ANNIE (A-184) 5 4 3 2 2-1 30.81 HARD TRY PJB PURPLE HAZE (A-179) 2 1 2 3 3-3 1/2 30.99 GOOD EFFORT PJB MOTOR SPORT (A-180) 1 2 4 4 4-5 31.09 EVEN PACE JS VIRGINIA WOOF (S) 4 3 5 5 5-7 1/2 31.25 CROWDED 1ST TURN HURRICANE GUSTAV (A-187) 7 6 6 6 6-10 31.42 FORCED OUT 1ST TURN JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, (DECO GLEN LEE-FLYING SKILLFUL) OCT 2 Stake FLITE 2 Race 28 PJ DARINGDESTINY (A-182) 8 5 2 2 1-2 1/2 30.69 AROUND LEADER OK ALEXA (A-176) 1 1 1-1 1-1/2 2-2 1/2 30.87 SET GAME PACE JS PETER PARKER (S) 2 2 4 3 3-9 31.34 EVEN EFFORT 4 4 3 4 4-13 31.64 EARLY TRY JS TINA FEY (S) GYMNAST AUBREE (A-186) 5 6 5 5 5-14 31.68 VARIED LITTLE JS BOUNCIN BLITZ (S) 7 3 6 6 6-22 32.22 OUTRUN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, (DJAYS OCTANE-PJ RUN THEM DOWN) OCT 1 Stake CONSLTN1 Race 36 ZAC SANDWISCH (A-159) 2 1 1-7 1-9 1-12 30.50 ALL ALONE JS MISTY KNIGHT (S) 1 2 2 2 2-12 31.34 CHASED WINNER CLINTON R. BLAIR OR DAVID STRONG, (DJAYS OCTANE-SHE’S BLUE)

7. PJB REAL HITTA R., M 10/26/2016 KC AND ALL-DONICA C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN EARLE AR (A-172) 8. PJ BAREFOOTANGEL R., F 10/22/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-PJ RUN THEM DOWN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-158)

Tampa Bay Greyhound Association Stake October Two Final

RACE 26 1. HKF PENNY BUN F., F 10/11/2016 KC AND ALL-HKF SACAGAWEA RICHARD KNAUFF, WAVERLY OH (A-183) 2. CTW EVE TORRES R.BD., F 10/ 9/2016 EYES LOADED-ELASTIC TRENT DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-185)

4. ALTO BIG SMOKE, M 10/ 8/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-HARTBROKE HAZEL RUFUS TATUM, DALLAS TX (A-174) 5. HKF OUT AND GONE W.F., F 10/11/2016 KC AND ALL-HKF SACAGAWEA RICHARD KNAUFF, WAVERLY OH (A-181) 7. MICKEY SLIM BD., M 10/14/2016 KIOWA MYTH-SPURRADDEHC URSULA O’DONNELL, ABILENE KS (A-178) 8. CTW LADY JANE BK., F 10/ 1/2016 TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-189)

Anicare Animal Supply Stake October Two Flite I RACE 27 1. PJB MOTOR SPORT R., M 10/26/2016 KC AND ALL-DONICA C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN EARLE AR (A-180) 2. PJB PURPLE HAZE W.BE.F., F 10/26/2016 KC AND ALL-DONICA C. BLAIR, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN

EARLE AR (A-179) 4. JS VIRGINIA WOOF DK.BD., F 10/14/2016 PAT C CLEMENT-JS TINKER BELLE SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S) 5. LOU’S MISS ANNIE W.R., F 10/30/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-LAUNCH ANGLE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-184) 7. HURRICANE GUSTAV DK.BD., M 10/16/2016 BARCELONA BOSS-HURRICANE RIOT JOHN G. KELLEY OR TRACY L. WILDEY BIRMINGHAM AL (A-187) 8. BLACK BABE BK., F 10/25/2016 DECO GLEN LEE-FLYING SKILLFUL JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, WACO TX (A-188)

Pinnacle Bank Stake October Two Flite II

2. JS PETER PARKER LT.BD., M 10/14/2016 PAT C CLEMENT-JS TINKER BELLE SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S) 4. JS TINA FEY BK., F 10/14/2016 PAT C CLEMENT-JS TINKER BELLE SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S) 5. GYMNAST AUBREE W.BK., F 10/30/2016 TMC’S REMEDY-LAUNCH ANGLE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-186) 7. JS BOUNCIN BLITZ BK., M 10/14/2016 DRAGON FIRE-JS JUMP FOR JOY SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON KS (S) 8. PJ DARINGDESTINY W.T.BK., F 10/22/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-PJ RUN THEM DOWN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-182)

RACE 28 1. OK ALEXA W.BK.BE., F 10/ 4/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-SHE’S BLUE CLINTON R. BLAIR OR DAVID STRONG EARLE AR (A-176)

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2018 Stakes Schedule & Results January Derby Lane $18,000 Inaugural, Jan. 6 John Valazquez (Dragon Fire-Awesome Fling) Palm Beach $50,000 He's My Man Classic, Jan. 27 Top Notch (Barcelona Boss-Kiowa Starz Sage) February Naples $30,000 Sprint Championship, Feb. 3 BGR Cheetah (Boc's Blast Off-Boc's Slim N Fit) bestbet $20,000 BestBet Derby Drink It Off (Pat C Clement-Barts Sweet Pea) Southland $25,000 Delta Course Derby, Feb. 3 Dutch Brew (Djays Octane-Chasmo's Ginger) Palm Beach $50,000 James W. Paul Derby, Feb. 24 Barts Big Bang (Pat C Clement-Barts Magpie) March Derby Lane $64,000 Sprint Classic, March 3 John Valazquez (Dragon Fire-Awesome Fling) Southland $25,000 River Course Classic, March 4 PJ Deposit Now (Djays Octane-Starz Blue Ruby) Naples $40,000 Derby Championship, BGR Monster (Boc's Tony Romo-Boc's Jennyfinch) bestbet $75,000 Patton Silver Cup, March 10 WW Whatsapp (KC And All-WW's Sweet Heart) Palm Beach $50,000 Authur J. Rooney Stakes, March 17 Tip Top (Barcelona Boss-Kiowa Starz Sage) Southland $34,000 Hound Madness Stakes, March 31 Flying Jigglypuff (KC And All-Flying Misty) April Derby Lane $75,000 Distance Classic, April 7 Hoola Hoopn Haley (Raiders Blaze-BKR Raven) bestbet Iron Hound Stake, April 14 Saylor Lee (Pat C Clement-Barts Sweet Pea) Palm Beach $20,000 Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes, April 28 Flat Chat Cuppa (KC And All-Kiowa Jill Vik) May Southland $200,000+ GAGF, May 5 Fiesta Mountain (Oshkosh Lamont-Mega Gone) Derby Lane $20,000 Rememberance Stakes, May 28 June

July IGP Dubuque $30,000 King & Queen Stake, July 4 Southland $50,000 2 for the money series, July 27 Southland $10,000 Chris M. Chance Memorial, July 21 August bestbet Sprint Classic, August 4 September IGP $30,000 Dubuque Course Classic, Sept. 2 Palm Beach $20,000 Gallagher/Kinnard Puppy Stakes, Sept. 3 Derby Lane $50,000 Husker Magic Sprint, IGP Dubuque $30,000 Future Stars Stake, Sept. 13 October Southland $1.5 million Festival of Stakes, Oct. 6 Crittendon Super Sprint Darby Henry Male Sprint Darby Henry Female Sprint Barry Baldwin Juvenile Ness Sechrest Middle Division Ansel Styles Marathon Division Glen Fentner Super Marathon Division Arkansas Bred Sprint Division Arkansas Bred Futurity Division Southland $10,000 Kings & Queens Stake, Oct. 12 Derby Lane $20,000 Gold Trophy Juevinle, Dubuque IGP Breeders' Cup, November bestbet Orange Park Derby, Nov. 10 Derby Lane $10,000 Thanksgiving Stake, December Palm Beach $20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity, Dec. 19

bestbet Puppy Stakes, June 2 Derby Lane $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge, Southland $100,000 Razorback Classic, June 3 Southland $100,000 Derby, June 29 Derby Lane $25,000 St. Petersburg Derby, June 30

All stake finals subject to change without notice. Contact individual racetracks for details. To add to the stake calendar contact the NGA: 785-263-4660, fax 785-263-4689, e-mail review@ngagreyhounds.com.

This Could Get Messi

November The November stakes had 35 pups entered, making two competitive divisions. The age group also produced a couple of the highest selling pups of the meet. All in all, 15 pups sold out of the November crop for a total of $228,750. The first final, saw three Rangel pups, two from David Strong and one of Ken Biehle’s charges square off. Rangel’s PJ Shottodaheart (Djays Octane-Charity Case) came in off an impressive effort in the prelims, winning by 13 lengths in Tuesday’s round. She

Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck accept the trophy for CTW Messi’s victory in the Cole Sire/Superior Panama Stake November Two Final

didn’t disappoint either, blasting to an early lead and winning by four in 30.31. She was chased home by kennelmate PJ Nicki Minaj (Djays Octane-Bumblebee Drive) with littermate, PJ Long Lasting completing the tri. David Strong’s littermates, Billy Potatoes and Mc Lovin (BD’s Grayson-Iris Of Ruckus) came 4th and 5th after rough early trips and Biehle’s Cobi’s Big Bug (U Too Pure Silk-KB’s Miss Wakeup) got hit at the turn and finished last. The trifecta of Rangel pups sold for a combined $42,500 in the ring with Shottodaheart bringing a nice $20,000 herself. Flite I of the November One went to Gina Butler’s pup, Wild And Free (Stevie Pree-Medicine Woman) who took control late to open up and win by four lengths over Reese F (KC And AllStripmine) and PJ Foxy Brown (Djays Octane-Bumblebee Drive). The nice showing in the Flite I helped in the ring as Wild And Free went to Kelly Everett for $9,500. He was the only pup in the race that sold. Flite II of the first November stake turned out to be a three dog race (literally) as three of the original six were scratched. In the end Ken Biehle’s Cobi’s Ranger (U Too Pure Silk-KB’s Miss Wakeup) easily bested Gina Butler’s Gypsy Blacktop by eight lengths in 30.54. John Brawley’s Training Day (Deco Glenn Lee-Brawley Faith) wound up third. James Blanchard picked up Cobi’s Ranger at the auction for $7,500. The November Two Main looked like to be one of the best races of the day, with the most impressive looking field of finalists. Three of the finalists came into the race off double digit wins; three had run top ten times in the first round and all six had impressive efforts in the prelims. When the lid opened though, it was David Peck’s CTW Messi

Phil Harris Memorial (by Mike Harris) Stake November One Final Winner: PJ SHOTTODAHEART VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE, KS R., F, 11/ 9/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CHARITY CASE Mike Harris (left) and Grayson Harris (right) present the trophy to Nathan Martinez and Paul Bitterman for PJ Shottodaheart in the Phil Harris Memorial (by Mike Harris) Stake November One Final City of Abilene Stake November One Flite I Winner: WILD AND FREE GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE, TX BK., M, 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN

Cliff Gibbs (right) presents the trophy to Janele Peck, Jan Palmer and Gina Butler for Wild And Free’s victory in the City of Abilene Stake November One Flite I Southland Greyhound Park Stake November One Flite II Winner: COBI’S RANGER KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX W.BD., M, 11/18/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP

Kelly Ferrell accepts the trophy for Cobi’s Ranger’s victory in the Southland Greyhound Park Stake November One Flite II

(Counselor-CTW Rosemary) who took charge early and ran off to win by five. His time was 30.46 which paled in comparison to his first round 30.04, which turned out to be the second fastest time of the meet. KB’s Winalot (Time Flies-KB’s Best Crunch) closed to place and PJ Calltoaction (Djays Octane-Charity Case) finished third. PJ Cardi B (DJays Octane-Bumblebee Drive), Joey Tomatoes (BD’s GraysonIris Of Ruckus) and CTW Pele Is Best (Counselor-CTW Rosemary) rounded out the finish. The tightly matched field caused for quite a bit of early trouble on the rest of the group. The overall talent of the field showed up in the auction ring as all six pups went for a total of $123,500. Messi brought $17,500, Winalot - $13,000, Calltoaction - $25,000, Pele Is Best - $26,000, Cardi B - $20,000 and Joey Tomatoes - $22,000. The Flite I went to another of Gina Butler’s Stevie Pree litter as It’s My Life came from off the pace to run down the leaders and win by 2-1/2 in a respectable 30.42. Pacesetter Cobi’s Trion (U Too Pure Silk-KB’s Miss Wakeup) held on for second while littermate Cobi’s Bugger finished third. It was the second Flite win of the day for Gina Butler and she was rewarded in the ring when Jason Hess grabbed It’s My Life for $13,500. Runnerup Cobi’s Trion went to Norm Rader for the same amount and Cobi’s Bugger sold to Cheryl Koncsol for $6,500. Flite II of the November Two group saw only four go to post, with one scratch. Rangel & Bitterman’s PJ Iggy Azalea (Djays OctaneBumblebee Drive) easily won the race followed by Gina Butler’s Outlaw In Me, and Flatliner, littermates from the Stevie PreeMedicine Woman litter. None of the Flite II participants sold in the auction.

Cole Sires/Superior Panama Stake November Two Final Winner: CTW MESSI DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX W.T.R., M, 11/ 1/2016 COUNSELOR-CTW ROSEMARY

Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck accept the trophy for CTW Messi’s victory in the Cole Sire/ Superior Panama Stake November Two Final Symbioun Farms/Symbioun, Inc. Stake November Two Flite I Winner: IT’S MY LIFE GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE, TX BK., M, 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN

Janele Peck, Jan Palmer and Gina Butler accept the trophy for It’s My Life’s victory in the Symbioun Farms/Symbioun, Inc. Stake November Two Flite I I Mark Kennels Stake November Two Flite II Winner: PJ IGGY AZALEA VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE, KS BD., F, 11/23/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE

Jordan Rangel and Paul Bitterman accept the trophy for PJ Iggy Azalea’s victory in the I Mark Kennels Stake November Two Flite II

Phil Harris Memorial Stake (by Mike Harris) November One Final RACE 29 1. BILLY POTATOES DK.BD., M 11/16/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-IRIS OF RUCKUS DAVID STRONG, SOLOMON KS (A-204) 2. PJ NICKI MINAJ W.T.BK., F 11/23/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-198) 4. COBI’S BIG BUG W.R., M 11/18/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-196) 5. PJ LONG LASTING W.R., M 11/ 9/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CHARITY CASE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-190) 7. PJ SHOTTODAHEART R., F 11/ 9/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CHARITY CASE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-193) 8. MC LOVIN DK.BD., F 11/16/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-IRIS OF RUCKUS DAVID STRONG, SOLOMON KS (A-201)

City of Abilene Stake November One Flite I

RACE 30 1. GOGETTER BD., F 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (S) 2. WILD AND FREE BK., M 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-200) 4. PJ FOXY BROWN R., F 11/23/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-195) 5. POLAR RIP F., M 11/ 7/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-RIP N ROCKIN HARLAND V. OLSON, SOLOMON KS (A-192) 7. WP’S BOJANGLES BK., M 11/ 4/2016 GABLE SOUR CREAM-WP BLACK VELVET WESLEY L. PARVIN, KEOTA OK (A-205) 8. REESE F BD., F 11/ 8/2016 KC AND ALL-STRIPMINE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-203)

NOV 1 Stake FINAL Race 29 PJ SHOTTODAHEART (A-193) 7 4 1-4 1-4 1-4 30.31 RUSHED, EASILY PJ NICKI MINAJ (A-198) 2 1 2 2 2-4 30.60 BEST OF REST PJ LONG LASTING (A-190) 5 5 3 3 3-13 31.20 EVENLY MC LOVIN (A-201) 8 6 4 4 4-18 31.59 HIT 1ST TURN BILLY POTATOES (A-204) 1 2 6 5 5-18 31.63 MUCH EARLY TROUBLE COBI’S BIG BUG (A-196) 4 3 5 6 6-20 31.70 HIT 1ST TURN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, (DJAYS OCTANE-CHARITY CASE) NOV 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 30 WILD AND FREE (A-200) 2 2 2 1-1/2 1-4 30.62 AROUND LEADER REESE F (A-203) 8 3 1-1 2 2-4 30.90 SET EARLY PACE PJ FOXY BROWN (A-195) 4 1 3 3 3-4 30.92 EVEN TRY WP’S BOJANGLES (A-205) 7 5 5 4 4-7 1/2 31.14 SOME GAIN POLAR RIP (A-192) 5 4 4 5 5-19 31.96 STUMBLEDBACKSTRETCH GOGETTER (S) 1 SCRATCHED GINA BUTLER, (STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN) NOV 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 31 5 3 1-2 1-5 1-8 30.54 MUCH THE BEST COBI’S RANGER (A-199) GYPSY BLACKTOP (A-197) 1 1 2 2 2-8 31.10 BORE OUT BREAK TRAINING DAY (A-206) 4 2 3 3 3-8 1/2 31.14 BUMPED EARLY 2 SCRATCHED KB’S TONKA (A-194) DIME PIECE (A-191) 7 SCRATCHED CTW BECKHAM (A-202) 8 SCRATCHED KENNETH BIEHLE, (U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP) NOV 2 Stake FINAL Race 32 2 2 1-1/2 1-5 1-5 30.46 PULLED AWAY CTW MESSI (A-207) 1 1 2 3 2-5 30.82 CLOSING, OUTSIDE KB’S WINALOT (A-209) PJ CALLTOACTION (A-213) 5 5 5 4 3-7 1/2 30.98 DESPITE TROUBLE 7 6 4 2 4-8 31.04 KNOCKED BACK EARLY PJ CARDI B (A-217) 8 3 6 5 5-15 31.50 COLLIDED EARLY JOEY TOMATOES (A-220) CTW PELE IS BEST (A-221) 4 4 3 6 6-18 31.70 COLLIDED BACKSTRETCH DAVID R. PECK, (COUNSELOR-CTW ROSEMARY) NOV 2 Stake FLITE 1 Race 33 7 6 4 4 1-2 1/2 30.47 UP ON OUTSIDE IT’S MY LIFE (A-218) COBI’S TRION (A-215) 4 2 1-1 1-2 2-2 1/2 30.65 OVERTAKEN LATE 8 5 3 2 3-4 30.75 INSIDE TRY COBI’S BUGGER (A-213) 2 1 2 3 4-4 1/2 30.80 EARLY SPEED JASE F (A-208) GOOD TIME GEORGE (A-222) 5 4 6 6 5-14 31.49 BACK EARLY 1 3 5 5 6-15 31.54 OUTRUN SONNY RIP (A-210) GINA BUTLER, (STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN) NOV 2 Stake FLITE 2 Race 34 2 1 1-1 1-1 1-2 30.54 HELD TOUGH PJ IGGY AZALEA (A-219) 5 3 2 2 2-2 30.69 BEST OF REST OUTLAW IN ME (S) FLATLINER (A-216) 7 4 3 3 3-13 31.43 ON INSIDE 1 2 4 4 4-19 31.89 FAR BACK LET HER RIP (A-212) 4 SCRATCHED HUSTLE BACK BOY (A-211) VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, (DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE)

Southland Greyhound Park Stake November One Flite II RACE 31 1. GYPSY BLACKTOP BK.W., F 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-197) 2. KB’S TONKA W.T.BK., F 11/16/2016 TIME FLIES-KB’S BEST CRUNCH KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-194) 4. TRAINING DAY BK., M 11/11/2016 DECO GLEN LEE-BRAWLEY FAITH JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, WACO TX (A-206) 5. COBI’S RANGER W.BD., M 11/18/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-199) 7. DIME PIECE BK., F 11/11/2016 DECO GLEN LEE-BRAWLEY FAITH JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, WACO TX (A-191)

8. CTW BECKHAM R.F., M 11/ 1/2016 COUNSELOR-CTW ROSEMARY DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-202)

Cole Sires/Superior Panama Stake November Two Final RACE 32 1. KB’S WINALOT W.BK., F 11/16/2016 TIME FLIES-KB’S BEST CRUNCH KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-209) 2. CTW MESSI W.T.R., M 11/ 1/2016 COUNSELOR-CTW ROSEMARY DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-207)

4. CTW PELE IS BEST BK., M 11/ 1/2016 COUNSELOR-CTW ROSEMARY DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-221) 5. PJ CALLTOACTION W.R., M 11/ 9/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-CHARITY CASE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-213) 7. PJ CARDI B BK., F 11/23/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-217) 8. JOEY TOMATOES R., M 11/16/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-IRIS OF RUCKUS DAVID STRONG, SOLOMON KS (A-220)

Symbioun Famrs/Symbioun, Inc. Stake November Two Flite I RACE 33 1. SONNY RIP R., M 11/ 7/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-RIP N ROCKIN HARLAND V. OLSON, SOLOMON KS (A-210) 2. JASE F BD., M 11/ 8/2016 KC AND ALL-STRIPMINE TIMOTHY A. BRENDE DAKOTA DUNES SD (A-208) 4. COBI’S TRION W.BD., M 11/18/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-215) 5. GOOD TIME GEORGE R., M 11/ 7/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-RIP N ROCKIN GEORGE W. REICH TARPON SPRINGS FL (A-222)

7. IT’S MY LIFE BK., M 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-218) 8. COBI’S BUGGER W.BD., M 11/18/2016 U TOO PURE SILK-KB’S MISS WAKEUP KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-213)

I Mark Kennels Stake November Two Flite II

4. HUSTLE BACK BOY BK., M 11/27/2016 DECO GLEN LEE-JUST BE A QUEEN JOHN EDWARD BRAWLEY, WACO TX (A-211) 5. OUTLAW IN ME BD., M 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (S) 7. FLATLINER BK., F 11/25/2016 STEVIE PREE-MEDICINE WOMAN GINA BUTLER, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-216)

RACE 34 1. LET HER RIP R., F 11/ 7/2016 BD’S GRAYSON-RIP N ROCKIN HARLAND V. OLSON, SOLOMON KS (A-212) 2. PJ IGGY AZALEA BD., F 11/23/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-BUMBLEBEE DRIVE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-219)

All-Time Leading Race Winners Greyhound

Wins

1. JR’s Ripper......................... 143 2. Indy Ann ............................ 137 Happy Voyage .................... 137 4. JJ Littlerichard ................... 132 5. L.L.’s Doug ........................ 128 6. JJ Doc Richard .................. 123 WW Headliner................... 123 8. LD’s Bahama ..................... 121 9. Sarah Cap .......................... 120 JL Rat ................................ 120 11. Okie Bootsy ....................... 118 Darius Stone ...................... 118 13. Miss Whirl ......................... 115 Algoa Boss ........................ 115 15. Marathon Hound................ 113 Gilded Sherry .................... 113 17. Friend Delilah .................... 112 IR’s Gambler ...................... 112 Fortress Blue...................... 112 20. JW Rocket One.................. 111 21. TK’s Macho Mutt .............. 109 Frontier TJ DJ .................... 109 Mo Kick............................. 109 My Mr. Peabody ................ 109 Hometown Scott ................ 109 26. Lurcher Boy ....................... 107 Westy Whizzer ................... 107 Most Certain Lee ............... 107 JK’s Blue Cougar ............... 107 Lady Quick ........................ 107 31. Pat C Yetter ........................ 106 Coldwater Torres ............... 106 33. Carbon Cry ........................ 105 Husker Magic ................... 105 35. MC’s Harvey S .................. 104 36. My Problem ....................... 103 Holy Tera ........................... 103 Leo’s Midas ....................... 103 JR’s Big Chief.................... 103 40. Big Gossip ......................... 102

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Wins

RB’s Ruler ......................... 102 JL Gater Aid ...................... 102 MJ Erin Shea ..................... 102 Mindless ............................ 102 Something Velvet ............... 101 M’s Bon Gee ...................... 101 Silent Power ....................... 101 RC’s Sorcerer ..................... 101 Sox Hunter ......................... 100 Picki Princess .................... 100 BW's Unida ....................... 100 Beach Comber ..................... 99 Caravan Hildie ..................... 99 K.A. Clover.......................... 98 Perceive................................ 98 Tracy’s Fantasy .................... 98 Casual Casey ....................... 98 Kiowa Willowwisp .............. 98 EP’s Yar Yar .......................... 97 Okie Quanah ........................ 97 CND Cutter.......................... 97 Real Good Feelin ......................97 * DD’s Nelson......................... 96 Mohican Prize...................... 96 Kiowa Day Jazz ................... 96 Cut Off ................................. 95 GH’s Jessica ......................... 95 Thunder Streak .................... 95 JJ Blue Dancer ..................... 95 MX Titan.............................. 94 Patsy Fagen .......................... 94 Marine Trader ...................... 93 Fiesta Forever ...................... 93 SC Fran ................................ 93 Mocan Try ........................... 93 Flupsacrackerbox ................. 93 Paso Jesse ............................ 92 Bert Blurt ............................. 92 Soft Seventeen ..................... 92 DV's Midnight ..................... 92

Greyhound

Wins

Gifted Trey........................... 92 JNJ Silverbullet .................... 92 83. EK Maedarling ..................... 91 Wigwam Hoss..................... 91 85. Stage Door Ace.................... 90 Oneco Burntoast .................. 90 KB's Like A Fox ............... ...90 88. Rock A Dee ......................... 89 A And W’s Moon ................. 89 Boligee Nicky ...................... 89 Clever Corbin ...................... 89 Be Discrete .......................... 89 93. JBW Star.............................. 88 94. Kathi Hoss ........................... 87 BL’s Jacob ............................ 87 Sweet Theme ....................... 87 LD’s Kokomo....................... 87 Senator Geller ...................... 87 Ripley Cry .......................... 86 Greys Pepe Lapue ................ 86 Early Action ......................... 86 Pazzo Swoosh ...................... 86 Burt Road ............................ 86 WW Time Warp................... 86 105. Pat C Clement...................... 86 LB Horizon .......................... 85 Classical Act ........................ 85 Desert Fire ........................... 85 He’s My Man ....................... 85 Grey’s Beaver....................... 85 Pat C Rendezvous ................ 85 Big Boy Baggio ................... 85 Beams Full Moon ................ 85 Kiowa Chippewa.................. 85 115.Mc’s Grandmaster ............... 84 Reb’s Marvin ....................... 84 Sir Marcus ........................... 84 CT Buck Wild .................... 84 Keeper Dreamliner ............. 84 120. Daymaker............................. 83 Homspun Rowdy ................. 83

Greyhound

Wins

Midland Miss....................... 83 Montague Friend ................. 83 Unruly .................................. 83 Peg’s Triple .......................... 83 Runaround Sue .................... 83 Kid Creole ........................... 83 Greys Wild Dream ............... 83 ML Dusty Trail .................... 83 My Boy Willie ..................... 83 Tomoka Penny ..................... 83 Tanner Hyde ........................ 83 Tipsy Character ................... 83 Kay V Tatoo Tony ................ 83 GS Uncle Henry .................. 83 Need My Moneynow........... 83 137. Havencroft ........................... 82 Hustling Dot ........................ 82 L.D.’s Dot ............................. 82 Oklahoma Gunner ............... 82 Preston Adams ..................... 82 Skimpy Skamp..................... 82 Romar Kracker .................... 82 Fine Timing.......................... 82 SMA’s Lyle .......................... 82 Hey Deputy Howie .............. 82 Mega Questa ........................ 82 148. Loxahatchee Dash ............... 81 Tame Game.......................... 81 EM’s I’m A Rebel ................ 81 SJ Jazz ................................ 81 152. Jamie’s Lane ........................ 80 RB’s Bounty......................... 80 Hang On To Win .................. 80 Ben G Desire ....................... 80 Betty N Ed ........................... 80 Coldwater Konow ................ 80 Simoom................................ 80 L.L.'s Dixie .......................... 80 Greys Swing Gate................ 80 ..............................*Still Active ......... Through April 30, 2018

All-Time Leading Race Winners Greyhound

Wins

1. JR’s Ripper......................... 143 2. Indy Ann............................. 137 Happy Voyage..................... 137 4. JJ Littlerichard.................... 132 5. L.L.’s Doug......................... 128 6. JJ Doc Richard................... 123 WW Headliner.................... 123 8. LD’s Bahama...................... 121 9. Sarah Cap........................... 120 JL Rat................................. 120 11. Okie Bootsy........................ 118 Darius Stone....................... 118 13. Miss Whirl.......................... 115 Algoa Boss......................... 115 15. Marathon Hound................ 113 Gilded Sherry..................... 113 17. Friend Delilah..................... 112 IR’s Gambler....................... 112 Fortress Blue....................... 112 20. JW Rocket One................... 111 21. TK’s Macho Mutt............... 109 Frontier TJ DJ..................... 109 Mo Kick.............................. 109 My Mr. Peabody................. 109 Hometown Scott................. 109 26. Lurcher Boy........................ 107 Westy Whizzer.................... 107 Most Certain Lee................ 107 JK’s Blue Cougar................ 107 Lady Quick......................... 107 31. Pat C Yetter......................... 106 Coldwater Torres................ 106 33. Carbon Cry......................... 105 Husker Magic.................... 105 35. MC’s Harvey S................... 104 36. My Problem........................ 103 Holy Tera............................ 103 Leo’s Midas........................ 103 JR’s Big Chief..................... 103 40. Big Gossip.......................... 102

Greyhound

Wins

RB’s Ruler.......................... 102 JL Gater Aid....................... 102 MJ Erin Shea...................... 102 Mindless............................. 102 45. Something Velvet................ 101 M’s Bon Gee....................... 101 Silent Power........................ 101 RC’s Sorcerer...................... 101 49. Sox Hunter.......................... 100 Picki Princess..................... 100 BW's Unida........................ 100 52. Beach Comber...................... 99 Caravan Hildie...................... 99 54. K.A. Clover........................... 98 Perceive................................. 98 Tracy’s Fantasy..................... 98 Casual Casey........................ 98 Kiowa Willowwisp............... 98 59. EP’s Yar Yar........................... 97 Okie Quanah......................... 97 CND Cutter.......................... 97 Real Good Feelin.......................97 * 63. DD’s Nelson......................... 96 Mohican Prize...................... 96 Kiowa Day Jazz.................... 96 66. Cut Off.................................. 95 GH’s Jessica.......................... 95 Thunder Streak..................... 95 JJ Blue Dancer...................... 95 70. MX Titan.............................. 94 Patsy Fagen........................... 94 72. Marine Trader....................... 93 Fiesta Forever....................... 93 SC Fran................................. 93 Mocan Try............................ 93 Flupsacrackerbox.................. 93 77. Paso Jesse............................. 92 Bert Blurt.............................. 92 Soft Seventeen...................... 92 DV's Midnight...................... 92

Greyhound

Wins

Gifted Trey............................ 92 JNJ Silverbullet..................... 92 83. EK Maedarling...................... 91 Wigwam Hoss...................... 91 85. Stage Door Ace..................... 90 Oneco Burntoast................... 90 KB's Like A Fox................ ...90 88. Rock A Dee.......................... 89 A And W’s Moon.................. 89 Boligee Nicky....................... 89 Clever Corbin....................... 89 Be Discrete........................... 89 93. JBW Star.............................. 88 94. Kathi Hoss............................ 87 BL’s Jacob............................. 87 Sweet Theme........................ 87 LD’s Kokomo....................... 87 Senator Geller....................... 87 Ripley Cry........................... 86 Greys Pepe Lapue................. 86 Early Action.......................... 86 Pazzo Swoosh....................... 86 Burt Road............................. 86 WW Time Warp.................... 86 105. Pat C Clement....................... 86 LB Horizon........................... 85 Classical Act......................... 85 Desert Fire............................ 85 He’s My Man........................ 85 Grey’s Beaver........................ 85 Pat C Rendezvous................. 85 Big Boy Baggio.................... 85 Beams Full Moon................. 85 Kiowa Chippewa................... 85 115.Mc’s Grandmaster................ 84 Reb’s Marvin........................ 84 Sir Marcus............................ 84 CT Buck Wild..................... 84 Keeper Dreamliner.............. 84 120. Daymaker.............................. 83 Homspun Rowdy.................. 83

Greyhound

Wins

Midland Miss........................ 83 Montague Friend.................. 83 Unruly................................... 83 Peg’s Triple........................... 83 Runaround Sue..................... 83 Kid Creole............................ 83 Greys Wild Dream................ 83 ML Dusty Trail..................... 83 My Boy Willie...................... 83 Tomoka Penny...................... 83 Tanner Hyde......................... 83 Tipsy Character.................... 83 Kay V Tatoo Tony................. 83 GS Uncle Henry................... 83 Need My Moneynow............ 83 137. Havencroft............................ 82 Hustling Dot......................... 82 L.D.’s Dot.............................. 82 Oklahoma Gunner................ 82 Preston Adams...................... 82 Skimpy Skamp..................... 82 Romar Kracker..................... 82 Fine Timing.......................... 82 SMA’s Lyle........................... 82 Hey Deputy Howie............... 82 Mega Questa......................... 82 148. Loxahatchee Dash................ 81 Tame Game........................... 81 EM’s I’m A Rebel................. 81 SJ Jazz................................. 81 152. Jamie’s Lane......................... 80 RB’s Bounty......................... 80 Hang On To Win................... 80 Ben G Desire........................ 80 Betty N Ed............................ 80 Coldwater Konow................. 80 Simoom................................ 80 L.L.'s Dixie........................... 80 Greys Swing Gate................. 80 ...............................*Still Active .......... Through April 30, 2018

Freak Out

December December represented the second smallest division of pups with only 22 entries. Only three consignors were represented in those 22, with Jay Rangel and his team having 13 of those. Ken Biehle and Mike Lasky held the other spots in the division. Much of the pre-race attention in the Final went to Ken Biehle’s pair of entries, KB’s Davilla and KB’s Krabby. Both of the pups had won impressively in the first round running quick times in both victories (30.31 and 30.16, respectively). But races

Helen Stout(right) presents the trophy to Nathan Martinez for VJ Geturfreakon’s victory in the Ben Stout Memorial Stakes December Final

aren’t run on paper and in the end; Jay Rangel & Mike Montoya’s VJ Getyourfreakon took early control and held off kennelmate, PJ Thunderstruck to take the final in a time of 30.39. Getyourfreakon is a red female out of KC And All-VJ Mysterious who had gone box to wire in the preliminary round winning in 30.49. She was not entered in the auction but kennelmate Thuderstruck brought $11,000 in the ring for Rangel. Biehle’s pair sold for a total of $18,500. Other finalists were PJ Kash Doll and PJ Fern Gully from the Rangel/ Bitterman team. The December One Flite I was a clean sweep for the Biehle team as he ran one, two three with KB’s Safari, KB’s Shereef and KB’s Jolander. Safari won by a neck in 30.33 holding off Shereef and a fast closing Jolander. Only 6 lengths separated the entire field of six. The top three in the Filte I brought a total of $26,000 in the ring with Shereef the top seller at $11,500. Safari and Jolander are littermates out of Time Flies-Boc’s Katie Girl. In Flite II Biehle came right back with KB’s Dagger (Atascocita Gray-Boc’s Haiti Baby) taking the heat by 1-1/2 lengths over VJ Scandalous and PJ Blowin Money in what turned out to be the fastest time of the final two days of racing, running a 30.11. It would be the 2nd of six Flite wins for Biehle over the last two days of racing. Dagger, who had run a strong third in the prelims, went for $13,500 in the ring to Tim Ertl. Of the 22 pups in the December stakes. 9 were sold in the auction ring for a total of $79,500.

Ben Stout Memorial Stake December Final Winner: VJ GETURFREAKON VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR MICHAEL A. MONTOYA, SALINA, KS R., F, 12/23/2016 KC AND ALL-VJ MYSTERIOUS

Helen Stout(right) presents the trophy to Nathan Martinez for VJ Geturfreakon’s victory in the Ben Stout Memorial Stakes December Final Gulf Greyhound Park Stake December Flite I Winner: KB’S SAFARI KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX BK., F, 12/19/2016 TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL

Janele Peck (right) presents the trophy to Kelly Ferrell for KB’S Safari’s victory in the Gulf Greyhound Park Stake December Flite I KB’S Greyhound Farm Stake December Flite II Winner: KB’S DAGGER KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX BK., M, 12/26/2016 ATASCOCITA GRAY-BOC’S HAITI BABY

Ben Stout Memorial Stake December Final

RACE 1 1. KB’S DAVILLA BD., F 12/26/2016 ATASCOCITA GRAY-BOC’S HAITI BABY KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-7)

Kelly Ferrell accepts the trophy for KB’S Dagger’s victory in the KB’S Greyhound Farm Stake December Flite II

2. PJ FERN GULLY R., F 12/10/2016 KC AND ALL-BOC’S FLY AWAY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE KS (A-18) 4. PJ KASH DOLL W.T.BK., F 12/17/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-KELSOS WOEBEGONE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE KS (A-12) 5. KB’S KRABBY BK., F 12/19/2016 TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-2) 7. VJ GETURFREAKON R., F 12/23/2016 KC AND ALL-VJ MYSTERIOUS VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR MICHAEL A. MONTOYA , SALINA, KS 8. PJ THUNDERSTRUCK DK.BD., M 12/10/2016 KC AND ALL-BOC’S FLY AWAY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE KS (A-16)

Gulf Greyhound Park Stake December Flite I

RACE 2 1. KB’S SAFARI BK., F 12/19/2016 TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-11) 2. KB’S MELTDOWN BK., F 12/19/2016 TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-9) 4. VJ MADE FOR THIS W.R., M 12/23/2016 KC AND ALL-VJ MYSTERIOUS VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR MICHAEL A. MONTOYA, SALINA KS 5. PJR FOXY ROXY BD., F 12/15/2016 FARLOE BLACK*-RCK KACHINA RCK KEN., LLC, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, LUCASVILLE OH (A-17) 7. KB’S SHEREEF W.T.BD., M 12/ 2/2016 VENUS ESPINOSA-KB’S LODI KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-4) 8. KB’S JOLANDER BK., F 12/19/2016 TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-14)

DEC 1 Stake FINAL Race 1 VJ GETURFREAKON 7 4 1-1 1-2 1-1 1/2 30.39 HANDILY, INSIDE PJ THUNDERSTRUCK (A-16) 8 6 3 2 2-1 1/2 30.50 HARD TRY KB’S KRABBY (A-2) 5 5 5 3 3-2 1/2 30.56 CROWDED, CAME ON PJ KASH DOLL (A-12) 4 3 6 4 4-8 30.96 CROWDED SOME EARLY PJ FERN GULLY (A-18) 2 1 2 5 5-13 31.23 COLLIDED FAR TURN KB’S DAVILLA (A-7) 1 2 4 6 6-14 31.40 COLLIDED FAR TURN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR MICHAEL A. MONTOYA, (KC AND ALL-VJ MYSTERIOUS) DEC 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 2 KB’S SAFARI (A-11) 1 1 1-2 1-2 1-NK 30.33 HELD ON KB’S SHEREEF (A-4) 7 5 3 3 2-NK 30.36 BOLD TRY KB’S JOLANDER (A-14) 8 6 6 4 3-1 1/2 30.44 GAINING FAST PJR FOXY ROXY (A-17) 5 4 2 2 4-2 1/2 30.49 GOOD EFFORT KB’S MELTDOWN (A-9) 2 2 4 5 5-4 1/2 30.64 NOT FAR OFF VJ MADE FOR THIS 4 3 5 6 6-6 30.74 CROWDED EARLY KENNETH BIEHLE, (TIME FLIES-BOC’S KATIE GIRL) DEC 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 3 KB’S DAGGER (A-19) 2 2 2 1-1 1-1 1/2 30.11 DROVE TURNS VJ SCANDALOUS 4 5 3 3 2-1 1/2 30.23 GAME EFFORT PJ BLOWIN MONEY (A-10) 1 1 4 4 3-9 1/2 30.78 SOME GAIN PJR ITSGONNABE (A-15) 8 3 1-1/2 2 4-10 30.83 OUTRUN LATE PJR BIG KOHONA (A-3) 7 4 5 5 5-12 30.97 NO MISHAPS PJR THRUTHENIGHT (A-5) 5 SCRATCH KENNETH BIEHLE, (ATASCOCITA GRAY-BOC’S HAITI BABY) DEC 1 Stake CONSLTN1 Race 13 GOING GONE FOOIE (A-1) 4 1 1-1 1-1 1-1 31.12 ALL THE WAY MISTER SLICK (A-6) 2 SCRATCH PJS PLAYTHEGAME (A-13) 1 SCRATCH MICHAEL A. LASKY, (DJAYS OCTANE-SCI FI FOOIE)

2. KB’S DAGGER BK., M 12/26/2016 SELECTING YOUR GREYHOUND’S NAME ATASCOCITA GRAY-BOC’S HAITI BABY KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-19) 4. VJ SCANDALOUS R., F 12/23/2016 KC AND ALL-VJ MYSTERIOUS VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR MICHAEL A. MONTOYA, SALINA, KS 5. PJR THRUTHENIGHT BE.BD., M 12/15/2016 FARLOE BLACK*-RCK KACHINA RCK KEN., LLC, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, LUCASVILLE OH (A-5) 7. PJR BIG KOHONA BK., M 12/15/2016 FARLOE BLACK*-RCK KACHINA RCK KEN., LLC, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, LUCASVILLE OH (A-3) 8. PJR ITSGONNABE BK., M 12/15/2016 FARLOE BLACK*-RCK KACHINA RCK KEN., LLC, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN, LUCASVILLE OH (A-15)

Naming is an important undertaking, and care should be used in selecting a name that will reflect good taste. No names are allowed that have a tendency to mislead the public as to the pup’s breeding or by a name similar in sound to a name previouslyGreyhound registered,Farm unless the Greyhound has been deceased for KB’s Stake December Flite II at least 10 years and was not used for breeding purposes. RACE 3 1. PJ BLOWIN MONEY R., M 12/10/2016 Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,” etc. are not permitted, KC AND ALL-BOC’S FLY AWAY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. nor names that contain more than 16 letters, including spaces. BITTERMAN, ABILENE KS (A-10) All names must be approved by the Keeper of the Stud Book.

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RACE 13 1. PJS PLAYTHEGAME R., F 12/13/2016 KC AND ALL-PJ SILVER MOON SHELBY RANGEL OR VICTOR JAY RANGEL, ABILENE KS (A-13) 2. MISTER SLICK W.T.BD., M 12/25/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-SCI FI FOOIE MICHAEL A. LASKY, ABILENE KS (A-6) 4. GOING GONE FOOIE W.T.BK., F 12/25/2016 DJAYS OCTANE-SCI FI FOOIE MICHAEL A. LASKY, ABILENE KS (A-1)

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This Girl Is On Fire

January 35 January pups were entered in the 2018 NGA spring meet, 21 of which sold in the auction ring for a total of $227,000. The 35 entries resulted in two divisions and what looked to be some tough competition. David Peck’s operation made its return to the NGA this spring after not participating in a meet since the fall of 2015. The time away, however, didn’t seem to bother them. A pair of littermates out of the female Girl On Fire swept both Finals and another pup picked up a Flite II in the January division. Mellissa Blanchard (right)and Jerry & Candy Beck (left) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck for CTW Outspoken’s victory in the Florida Greyhound Association Stake January One Final

In the first final, Peck’s CTW Outspoken (Seldom Told-Girl On Fire) took command early and bested Kenneth Biehle’s KB’s Angler, finishing in 30.34 and wining by 3-1/2 lengths. The White & Red Brindle female had won her first round heat by 2 lengths in 30.42 and was never really challenged in either event. Outspoken was purchased by Rhonda Bartley for $17,000 in the Friday night auction. Runner up, KB’s Angler (GigawattBlackjack Arch) went for $16,000 a short time later that same evening. Almyra (TK Quick Strike-HS Ginger) finished third in the race and was purchased for $9,000. In the January One Flite I, a littermate to the Final runner up, KB’s Alydar (Gigawatt-Blackjack Arch) blew away the field by 6 lengths in a quick 30.15 for owner Ken Biehle. JMJ Losngnoption (Djays OctaneSprite Drive) chased home for 2nd while CTW Ask Alexa (Kiowa Myth-Flying Axley) finished 3rd. Four of the five that went to post in the race sold in the ring for a combined $29,500. Kenneth Biehle came right back in the Flite II with Dennis Hampton’s Arkadelphia picking up the win. The daughter of TK Quick Strike-HS Ginger went box to wire, albeit muzzle-less, for the win. Apparently this girl doesn’t like race muzzles as she pried it off in both her spring meet efforts. Littermates, Amagon and Altus rounded out the trifecta for Hampton & Biehle. Amagon got the better of Arkadelphia in the auction ring, however, going for $11,000 compared to $5,500 for the race winner. Peck’s Girl On Fire litter came through again in the January Two Final as CTW On My Mind avoided trouble and held off a closing KB’s Easy Goer to win by a length and a half in 30.48. Littermate CTW On Fleek finished third. It was a nice

Florida Greyhound Association Stake January One Final Winner: CTW OUTSPOKEN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX W.T.R.BD., F, 1/ 1/2017 SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE Mellissa Blanchard (right)and Jerry & Candy Beck (left) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck for CTW Outspoken’s victory in the Florida Greyhound Association Stake January One Final HS Auction Company Stake January One Flite I Winner: KB’S ALYDAR KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX F., M, 1/ 5/2017 GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH

Tyler and Taryn Sudik (right) present the trophy to Kelly Ferrell for KB’S Alydar’s victory in the HS Auction Company Stake January One Flite I Midwest Greyhound Supply Stake January One Flite II Winner: ARKADELPHIA DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD, AR BK., F, 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER

Kelly Ferrell accepts the trophy for Arkadelphia’s victory in the Midwest Greyhound Supply Stake January One Flite II

performance for the Girl On Fire litter, with two Final wins and a third. You might remember last fall when another Girl On Fire litter, this one by Djays Octane, produced Dagger, Plainsman and Atlantis who all sold for good money in that meet’s auction. The six finalists in the January Two Final sold for a combined $73,000 in the ring with CTW On Fleek bringing the top price of $17,000. Flite I of the second stake was taken by another of Biehle’s Gigawatt-Blackjack Arch litter as KB’s Invasor held off kennelmate, Armorel to take the win by a half length. Shelby and Jay Rangel’s PJS On The Beat (Djays OctaneBlueprint Cat) had set the early pace and held on for third. All in all, Biehle picked up wins in three of the four Flites in the January division. Armorel and Invasor went for $17,000 and $12,000. The Flite II race was won by Peck’s CTW Amazon Woman (Kiowa Myth-Flying Axley). The sleek white female jumped out to a big early lead and held off a hard charging Alberta (TK Quick StrikeHS Ginger) with JMJ Girlcanfight (Djays Octane-Sprite Drive) not far back in third. Amazon Woman went to Norm Rader for $8,000 and Cheryl Koncsol picked up Alberta for $6,000.

Florida Greyhound Association Stake January One Final RACE 4 1. CTW OUTSPOKEN W.T.R.BD., F 1/ 1/2017 SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-28) 2. KB’S ANGLER W.R., M 1/ 5/2017 GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-31) 4. ALMYRA R., F 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-37) 5. CTW DIABLOS WAR BK.BD., M 1/27/2017 DK’S PRIME TIME-CTW SEA QUEEN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-23)

Phil Harris Memorial (by Randy Finegan) Stake January Two Final Winner: CTW ON MY MIND DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX R.BD., F, 1/ 1/2017 SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE

Mike Harris (left) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez and Janele Peck for CTW On My Mind’s victory in the Phil Harris Memorial (by Randy Finegan) Stake January Two Final

Wayne R. Ward, Inc. Stake January Two Flite I Winner: KB’S INVASOR KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE, TX R., F, 1/ 5/2017 GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH

Julia Ward (right) presents the trophy to Kelly Ferrell for KB’S Invasor’s victory in the Wayne R. Ward, Inc. Stake January Two Flite I bestbet Jacksonville Stake January Two Flite II Winner: CTW AMAZON WOMAN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE, TX W.T., F, 1/11/2017 KIOWA MYTH-FLYING AXLEY

Kelly Clark (center) presents the trophy to Jesse Dominquez (left) and Janele Peck (right) for CTW Amazon Woman’s victory in the besbet Jacksonville Stake January Two Flite II

7. PJ DOWN IN IT BD., F 1/16/2017 BOC’S BLAST OFF-PJ MICHELADA VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-20) 8. PJS ITS ALL ME W.R., M 1/25/2017 RHYTHMLESS-PJS RECKLESS S. RANGEL, V. RANGEL OR P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-32)

HS Auction Company Stake January One Flite I

RACE 5 1. PJ JUST GOT OUT BD., M 1/16/2017 BOC’S BLAST OFF-PJ MICHELADA VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-25) 2. CTW ASK ALEXA W.T.DK.BD., F 1/11/2017 KIOWA MYTH-FLYING AXLEY SAMANTHA R. WEST, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-34) 4. JMJ FINDACURE W.R., F 1/ 6/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-SPRITE DRIVE V. RANGEL, M. SCHMIDT OR J. ROSGA, ABILENE KS (A-30) 5. KB’S ALYDAR F., M 1/ 5/2017 GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-35) 7. JMJ LOSNGNOPTION W.R., M 1/ 6/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-SPRITE DRIVE V. RANGEL, M. SCHMIDT OR J. ROSGA, ABILENE KS (A-27) 8. CTW ATOMIC BLOND W.T.BD., F 1/11/2017 KIOWA MYTH-FLYING AXLEY DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-21)

Midwest Greyhound Supply, Inc. Stake January One Flite II

RACE 6 1. ARKADELPHIA BK., F 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-26) 2. ALTUS BK., M 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-29) 4. ANDY’S ASHLEIGH R.BD., F 1/17/2017 LITTLE ANDY-CRY ASH CLAYTON J. BLACK OR CRAIGIE, INC., FARRAGUT IA (A-24) 5. PJS BRINGITBACK BK., F 1/29/2017 RHYTHMLESS-PJ FOX FACE SHELBY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-36) 7. AMAGON BK., M 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-33) 8. ANDY’S ASHTON BD., M 1/17/2017 LITTLE ANDY-CRY ASH CLAYTON J. BLACK OR CRAIGIE, INC., FARRAGUT IA (A-22)

Phil Harris Memorial Stake (by Randy Finegan) January Two Final

RACE 7 1. CTW ON FLEEK W.T.BK., F 1/ 1/2017 SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-46)

JAN 1 Stake FINAL Race 4 CTW OUTSPOKEN (A-28) 1 2 1-5 1-5 1-3 1/2 30.34 KB’S ANGLER (A-31) 2 3 2 2 2-3 1/2 30.59 ALMYRA (A-37) 4 1 3 3 3-6 30.75 PJ DOWN IN IT (A-20) 7 5 6 5 4-10 31.06 CTW DIABLOS WAR (A-23) 5 4 5 4 5-12 31.21 PJS ITS ALL ME (A-32) 8 6 4 6 6-16 31.45 DAVID R. PECK, (SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE) JAN 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 5 5 1 1-5 1-5 1-6 30.15 KB’S ALYDAR (A-35) JMJ LOSNGNOPTION (A-27) 7 6 4 2 2-6 30.57 CTW ASK ALEXA (A-34) 2 2 2 3 3-8 1/2 30.76 CTW ATOMIC BLOND (A-21) 8 3 3 4 4-9 1/2 30.82 JMJ FINDACURE (A-30) 4 5 5 5 5-12 30.98 PJ JUST GOT OUT (A-25) 1 4 6 6 6-14 31.14 KENNETH BIEHLE, (GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH) JAN 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 6 1 1 1-1/2 1-1 1-1 1/2 30.72 ARKADELPHIA (A-26) AMAGON (A-33) 7 4 3 2 2-1 1/2 30.82 ALTUS (A-29) 2 3 2 3 3-4 31.02 ANDY’S ASHLEIGH (A-24) 4 2 4 4 4-4 1/2 31.03 PJS BRINGITBACK (A-36) 5 5 5 5 5-6 1/2 31.18 ANDY’S ASHTON (A-22) 8 6 6 6 6-14 31.70 DENNIS HAMPTON, (TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER) JAN 2 Stake FINAL Race 7 CTW ON MY MIND (A-43) 8 6 1-4 1-4 1-1 1/2 30.48 KB’S EASY GOER (A-47) 7 5 2 2 2-1 1/2 30.59 CTW ON FLEEK (A-46) 1 2 3 3 3-7 1/2 31.01 JMJ TOUGHASNAILS (A-40) 4 1 4 4 4-9 1/2 31.15 PJ CASEYDONAHEW (A-52) 5 4 5 5 5-11 31.26 PJ FADE OUT (A-54) 2 3 6 6 6-16 31.62 DAVID R. PECK, (SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE) JAN 2 Stake FLITE 1 Race 8 4 4 3 2 1-1/2 30.45 KB’S INVASOR (A-45) ARMOREL (A-53) 7 3 2 3 2-1/2 30.50 PJS ON THE BEAT (A-49) 1 2 1-4 1-2 3-2 1/2 30.62 ANDY’S ASPEN (A-41) 5 1 4 4 4-4 1/2 30.77 ADELINE (A-51) 2 5 6 6 5-9 1/2 31.12 ANDY’S APOLLO (A-38) 8 6 5 5 6-10 31.20 KENNETH BIEHLE, (GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH) JAN 2 Stake FLITE 2 Race 9 CTW AMAZON WOMAN (A-39) 5 2 1-4 1-5 1-4 1/2 30.71 ALBERTA (A-48) 1 3 3 3 2-4 1/2 31.02 JMJ GIRLCANFIGHT (A-42) 2 1 2 2 3-6 1/2 31.16 PJS NO SURPRISE (A-50) 7 4 4 4 4-12 31.55 JB PANORAMIC (A-44) 4 DAVID R. PECK, (KIOWA MYTH-FLYING AXLEY)

2. PJ FADE OUT BD., M 1/16/2017 BOC’S BLAST OFF-PJ MICHELADA VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-54) 4. JMJ TOUGHASNAILS W.BK., M 1/ 6/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-SPRITE DRIVE V. RANGEL, M. SCHMIDT OR J. ROSGA, ABILENE KS (A-40) 5. PJ CASEYDONAHEW BK., M 1/23/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-PJ STAY BACK KAT VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-52) 7. KB’S EASY GOER R., M 1/ 5/2017 GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-47)

BIG EARLY LEAD BEST OF REST EVEN EFFORT BACK EARLY SOME EARLY TRY OUTRUN

NEVER HEADED NEXT BEST, INSIDE STEADY EFFORT SOME EARLY SPEED LITTLE CHANGE OFFSTRIDED 1ST TURN

MUZZLE OFF HARD TRY, WIDE GOOD EFFORT EVENLY SAME PACE ALWAYS BACK

CLEARED, HELD BENEFITTED, CLOSED EVEN EFFORT COLLIDED 1ST TURN MUCH EARLY TROUBLE COLLIDED 1ST TURN

SHRINKING LEAD HARD TRY OUTFINISHED EVEN EFFORT BACK EARLY NO MISHAPS

BIG EARLY LEAD CLOSED TO PLACE RAIL ROUTE ALWAYS BACK SCRATCH

8. CTW ON MY MIND R.BD., F 1/ 1/2017 SELDOM TOLD-GIRL ON FIRE DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-43)

Wayne R. Ward, Inc. Stake January Two Flite I

RACE 8 1. PJS ON THE BEAT W.T.BK., F 1/ 3/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-BLUEPRINT CAT SHELBY RANGEL OR VICTOR JAY RANGEL ABILENE KS (A-49) 2. ADELINE BK., F 1/11/2017 TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-51)

4. KB’S INVASOR R., F 1/ 5/2017 bestbet Jacksonville Stake GIGAWATT-BLACKJACK ARCH January Two Flite II KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-45) RACE 9 isBD., anF 1/17/2017 important undertaking, andBD., care should be used 5.Naming ANDY’S ASPEN 1. ALBERTA M 1/11/2017 LITTLE ANDY-CRY ASH TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER in selecting a name that will reflect good taste. No names are CLAYTON J. BLACK OR CRAIGIE, INC. DENNIS HAMPTON, PARAGOULD AR (A-48) the public as to the (A-41) have a tendency to 2.mislead allowed FARRAGUT IA that JMJ GIRLCANFIGHT W.R., F 1/ 6/2017 7.pup’s ARMORELbreeding BK., F 1/11/2017 or by a name similar in sound to a name previ DJAYS OCTANE-SPRITE DRIVE TK QUICK STRIKE-HS GINGER V. RANGEL, SCHMIDT deceased OR J. ROSGA, unless the Greyhound hasM.been for AR (A-53) ously DENNISregistered, HAMPTON, PARAGOULD ABILENE KS (A-42) 8.at ANDY’S APOLLO M 1/17/2017and was not used least 10BD.,years for breeding 4. JB PANORAMIC BK., F 1/14/2017 purposes. LITTLE ANDY-CRY ASH DJAYS ACES UP permitted, “The,” “II,”OCTANE-PJ etc. are not CRAIGIE, INC. “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” Designations CLAYTON J. BLACK ORof VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR BOBBY JOE PARKER nor FARRAGUT IA (A-38)that contain more than 16 names letters, including spaces. ABILENE KS (A-44)

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5. CTW AMAZON WOMAN W.T., F 1/11/2017 KIOWA MYTH-FLYING AXLEY DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-39) 7. PJS NO SURPRISE BK., M 1/29/2017 RHYTHMLESS-PJ FOX FACE SHELBY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-50)

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Disco Makes a Comeback

February In the smallest age group of the spring meet, only four consignors were represented; Jay Rangel & Paul Bitterman, Brad Boeckenstedt & Jay Rangel, Mike Laskey and Glenn Jones & Vince Berland. All in all, the stake consisted of just 17 runners. Rangel’s connections entered 14 in the division alone. The Final looked to be a fairly wide open race. Boeckenstedt and Rangel’s BGR J Dirt Devil (Vee Man VaneBoc’s Destiny) is a big Frederick Fulchino (front left) presents the trophy to (front row)Glenn Jones, Vince Berland, Lynn Berland and Shelley Lake, (back row left-right) John Brawley, Charles Ervin and Lance Berland for Disco Jones’ victory in the American Greyhound Council Stake February Final

81 pound male who came into the race off of a 30.26, the fastest time of the first round. Looming in the two hole, however, was Jones & Berland’s Disco Jones (Dragon Fire-Roc A By Gypsy) who had been hyped as the one to beat. BGR J Dirt Devil rushed to an early two length lead followed by PJ Sky High (KC And All-JJ’s Quickstep). Disco Jones encountered a little crowding early and was sitting back in fourth. Disco began her drive in the backstretch and despite little room, continued moving along on the rail, eventually picking off the leaders in the final strides to win by a length. It was a hard earned victory and a sweet one for Glenn Jones who picked up his first main stake win in some 50 years of trying at the NGA meets. Tim Ertl bought both Disco Jones and BGR J Dirt Devil for $21,000 and $10,000, respectively. Six Rangel connected entries went to post in the February Flite I. PJ Hit It Again (Djays OctaneRFB Iwanna Cry) cruised to an easy win, finishing 6 lengths ahead of the pack in 30.81. Second best was PJ Soul Survivor (Djays Octane-Blackjack Ignite) and third was PJ Dab On Em (KC And All-JJ’s Quickstep). A one, two, three finish for the Rangel/ Bitterman hounds. PJ Hit It Again was the only pup sold in the auction. He went to Charter Kennel for $10,000. The Flite II victor was Rangel & Bitterman’s PJ Itsgonnahappn (KC And All-PJ Miami) who just nosed out Mike Lasky’s Imperial Ace (Trip Aces-Peaches Chevell) at the wire. PJ Ricflairdrip finished third, just a length and a half back. None of the Flite II finalists sold in the ring. Auction sales were limited with the February pups as only 10 entered the ring, 7 of which sold.

American Greyhound Council Stake February Final Winner: DISCO JONES VINCE BERLAND OR GLENN C. JONES, ABILENE, KS BK., F, 2/ 2/2017 DRAGON FIRE-ROC A BY GYPSY Frederick Fulchino (front left) presents the trophy to (front row) Glenn Jones, Vince Berland, Lynn Berland and Shelley Lake, (back row left-right) John Brawley, Charles Ervin and Lance Berland for Disco Jones’ victory in the American Greyhound Council Stake February Final Greyhounds As Pets of N.E. Florida February Flite I Winner: PJ HIT IT AGAIN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE, KS BK., M, 2/13/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-RFB IWANNA CRY

Tim Leuschner (left) presents the trophy to Jordan Rangel and Paul Bitterman for PJ Hit It Again’s victory in the Greyhounds As Pets of N.E. Florida Stake February Flite I Naples Ft. Myers Greyhound Track Stake February Flite II Winner: PJ ITSGONNAHAPPN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, ABILENE, KS BK., F, 2/ 7/2017 KC AND ALL-PJ MIAMI

Shawna Rangel, Braelynn Rangel, Josh Rangel and Paul Bitterman accept the trophy for PJ Itsgonnahappn’s victory in the Naples Ft. Myers Greyhound Track Stake February Flite II

American Greyhound Council Stake February Final

RACE 10 1. BGR J SLINKY W.T.BK., F 2/23/2017 VEE MAN VANE-BOC’S DESTINY BRAD BOECKENSTEDT OR VICTOR JAY RANGEL BELLEVUE IA (A-71) 2. DISCO JONES BK., F 2/ 2/2017 DRAGON FIRE-ROC A BY GYPSY VINCE BERLAND OR GLENN C. JONES, ABILENE KS (A-65) 4. PJ ROLL IT UP R., F 2/15/2017 KC AND ALL-JJ’S QUICKSTEP VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-60) 5. BGR J DIRT DEVIL W.T.BK., M 2/23/2017 VEE MAN VANE-BOC’S DESTINY BRAD BOECKENSTEDT OR VICTOR JAY RANGEL BELLEVUE IA (A-56) 7. PJ LITHIUM BK., M 2/22/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-BLACKJACK IGNITE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-61) 8. PJ SKY HIGH R., F 2/15/2017 KC AND ALL-JJ’S QUICKSTEP VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-69)

Greyhounds As Pets of N.E. Florida Stake February Flite I

RACE 11 1. PJ DAB ON EM BK., M 2/15/2017 KC AND ALL-JJ’S QUICKSTEP VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-62) 2. PJ SOUL SURVIVOR BD., M 2/22/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-BLACKJACK IGNITE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-55) 4. PJ MILE HIGH W.T.BK., M 2/15/2017 KC AND ALL-JJ’S QUICKSTEP VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-68) 5. BGR J FUZBUSTER BK.W., M 2/23/2017 VEE MAN VANE-BOC’S DESTINY BRAD BOECKENSTEDT OR VICTOR JAY RANGEL BELLEVUE IA (A-59)

FEB 1 Stake FINAL Race 10 DISCO JONES (A-65) 2 4 4 3 1-1 30.60 DRIVING, RAIL BGR J DIRT DEVIL (A-56) 5 5 1-1 1-2 2-1 30.68 HARD TRY PJ SKY HIGH (A-69) 8 3 2 2 3-1 1/2 30.69 GOOD EFFORT BGR J SLINKY (A-71) 1 1 3 4 4-6 31.03 EARLY TRY PJ LITHIUM (A-61) 7 6 6 5 5-7 1/2 31.12 BACK EARLY PJ ROLL IT UP (A-60) 4 2 5 6 6-9 31.23 NO MISHAPS VINCE BERLAND OR GLENN C. JONES, (DRAGON FIRE-ROC A BY GYPSY) FEB 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 11 PJ HIT IT AGAIN (A-70) 8 6 1-2 1-4 1-6 30.81 CLEARED, DREW AWAY PJ SOUL SURVIVOR (A-55) 2 5 4 2 2-6 31.22 NEXT BEST PJ DAB ON EM (A-62) 1 3 5 3 3-8 1/2 31.42 SOME GAIN PJ MILE HIGH (A-68) 4 1 3 4 4-12 31.66 COLLIDED 1ST TURN BGR J FUZBUSTER (A-59) 5 4 6 5 5-15 31.92 MUCH EARLY TROUBLE PJ RICH THE KID (A-66) 7 2 2 6 6-17 32.02 COLLIDED 1ST TURN VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, (DJAYS OCTANE-RFB IWANNA CRY) FEB 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 12 PJ ITSGONNAHAPPN (A-58) 7 4 4 3 1-NS 30.86 UP ON OUTSIDE IMPERIAL ACE (A-57) 1 1 1-3 1-2 2-NS 30.87 JUST CAUGHT PJ RICFLAIRDRIP (A-64) 5 3 3 2 3-1 1/2 30.97 GOOD EFFORT ATOMIC TRIP (A-67) 4 2 2 4 4-3 1/2 31.11 NOT FAR OFF PJ EXTINCT CHARM (A-63) 2 SCRATCH VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN, (KC AND ALL-PJ MIAMI)

7. PJ RICH THE KID BK., M 2/22/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-BLACKJACK IGNITE VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-66) 8. PJ HIT IT AGAIN BK., M 2/13/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-RFB IWANNA CRY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-70)

Naples Ft. Myers Greyhound Track Stake February Flite II

4. ATOMIC TRIP BE., M 2/17/2017 TRIP ACES-PEACHES CHEVELL MICHAEL A. LASKY, ABILENE KS (A-67) 5. PJ RICFLAIRDRIP R., M 2/13/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-RFB IWANNA CRY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-64) 7. PJ ITSGONNAHAPPN BK., F 2/ 7/2017 KC AND ALL-PJ MIAMI VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-58)

RACE 12 1. IMPERIAL ACE BK., F 2/17/2017 TRIP ACES-PEACHES CHEVELL MICHAEL A. LASKY, ABILENE KS (A-57) 2. PJ EXTINCT CHARM W.R., F 2/13/2017 DJAYS OCTANE-RFB IWANNA CRY VICTOR JAY RANGEL OR PAUL P. BITTERMAN ABILENE KS (A-63)

SELECTING YOUR GREYHOUND’S NAME Naming is an important undertaking, and care should be used in selecting a name that will reflect good taste. No names are allowed that have a tendency to mislead the public as to the pup’s breeding or by a name similar in sound to a name previously registered, unless the Greyhound has been deceased for at least 10 years and was not used for breeding purposes. Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,” etc. are not permitted, nor names that contain more than 16 letters, including spaces. All names must be approved by the Keeper of the Stud Book.

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Track Calendar

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bestbet Jacksonville (Orange Park, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) Jan. 1 Indef. Caliente (Tijuana, Mexico) Jan. 1 Indef. Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Derby Lane (St. Petersburg, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Ebro (Ebro, FL.) May 5 Sept. 3 Iowa Greyhound Park (Dubuque, IA) May 19 Nov. 4 Mardi Gras (Hollywood, FL.) Dec 1 April 30 Melbourne (Melbourne, FL.) Jan. 2 April 14 Naples-Ft. Myers (Bonita Springs, FL.) Nov. 3 May 28 Palm Beach (W. Palm Beach, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Pensacola (Pensacola, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Sanford-Orlando (Longwood, FL.) Jan. 1 Indef. Sarasota (Sarasota, FL.) Nov. 3 May 5 Southland (W. Memphis, AR.) Jan. 1 Indef. Tri-State (Charleston, WV.) Jan. 1 Indef. Wheeling (Wheeling, WV.) Jan. 1 Indef. Updated: 4/18 All dates are subject to change.

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Missed it by that much

Slack’s & Borchers For 22 years the popular Mike Borchers 31.90 Stake has been offered at NGA meets. Now called the Borchers 31.90 Memorial (following Mike’s passing a couple of years ago), the stake continues to be supported and funded by his family. This year a greyhound came within two hundredths of a second of claiming the purse that is now worth over $9,000! When the actual winning time of the race came up as 31.64 there seemed to be a good chance that one of the other finishers may get close to

Maudine Hamilton, Javonni Gresham and Penny Wick accept the trophy for SE’s Jet Liner’s victory in the Slack’s Best of 4 Stake

the magic 31.90 mark. When all was said and done, Rufus Tatum’s Alto Billie Jean (TK Quick StrikeMost Diligent) stopped the timer at 31.92, missing the gold standard by the slimmest of margins! The first place finisher in the field was CTW Laser Blast (Trent Lee-CTW Leona Brown) who won by a length in 31.64. Runner up was Biehle’s KB’s Basher (Stevie Pree-HS Nola) in 31.70. Finishing third was JS Classy Chaz (Superior Panama-JS Firstclassact), a length and a half back, in 31.76. The race for the big money, however, was between Alto Billie Jean and the clock. Unfortunately for Rufus, his pup was just a head too slow and the pot will carry over to the next meet. So close, yet so far. During the fall meet in 2017, no greyhound ran an exact time of 31.90 during any of the races. Of the 220 pups that went around the oval (over 400 trips) during the spring meet, only two, TNT Coal Train and CTW Laser Blast, stopped the timer at 31.90. The Slack’s Best of 4 Stake, features the six fastest fourth-place finishers of all ages out of Round One. It has also become a staple at the meet and is enjoyed for its unique format. This year the stake was won by Steve Ward’s SE’s Jet Liner (SE’s Jet Fuel-SE’s Fire Queen) who won by an impressive six lengths in 30.58. DS Shotgun Rider (KC And All-White Phantom) followed in 2nd and SE’s Jet Boost ran third. Three of the pups out of the Slack’s stake sold in the auction, with SE’s Jet Liner bringing a nice $11,000 windfall for Steve Ward, SE’s Jet Boost going for $4,000 and DS Shotgun Rider selling for $3,000 to Norm Rader. The NGA wishes to thank the Borchers family, and Steve Schlachter for adding to the excitement of the NGA’s semi-annual meets and Track Stakes.

Borchers 31.90 Memorial Stake Winner: ALTO BILLIE JEAN RUFUS TATUM, DALLAS, TX. BD., F, 10/ 9/2016 TK QUICK STRIKE-MOST DILIGENT

Charles Irvin and John Edward Brawley accept the trophy for Alto Billie Jean’s victory in the Borchers 31.90 Memorial Stake Slack’s Best of 4 Stake Winner: SE’S JET LINER DOUGLAS G. CAREY OR STEVEN A. WARD, ELLIS, KS BK., F, 8/ 6/2016 SE’S JET FUEL-SE’S FIRE QUEEN

Maudine Hamilton, Javonni Gresham and Penny Wick accept the trophy for SE’s Jet Liner’s victory in the Slack’s Best of 4 Stake

OCT 2 Stake BORCHERS Race 42 CTW LASER BLAST (A-175) 1 3 4 3 1-1 31.64 KB’S BASHER (A-144) 2 1 2 2 2-1 31.70 JS CLASSY CHAZ (A-137) 5 2 1-2 1-2 3-1 1/2 31.76 ALTO BILLIE JEAN (A-177) 4 5 3 4 4-4 31.92 KB’S SEVANA (A-153) 7 4 5 5 5-13 32.58 PAR BY A MILE (A-147) 8 DAVID R. PECK, (TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN)

UP ON OUTSIDE GOOD EFFORT SET GAME PACE BORCHERS CHAMP OUTRUN SCRATCHED

AUG/SEP 1 Stake SLACKS Race 35 SE’S JET LINER (A-77) 1 2 3 2 1-6 30.58 GOING AWAY DS SHOTGUN RIDER (A-82) 5 1 1-3 1-2 2-6 30.99 SECOND BEST SE’S JET BOOST (A-75) 7 6 4 4 3-7 1/2 31.09 SOME GAIN JS CLASSYCAPTAIN (A-92) 8 5 2 3 4-8 31.13 EARLY TRY SAVAROWLEE (A-131) 4 4 6 6 5-18 31.85 OUTRUN EARLY PJR SMOOTHASICE (A-8) 2 3 5 5 6-22 32.14 FAR BACK DOUGLAS G. CAREY OR STEVEN A. WARD, (SE’S JET FUEL-SE’S FIRE QUEEN)

Borchers 31.90 Memorial Stake

RACE 42 1. CTW LASER BLAST BK., M 10/ 1/2016 TRENT LEE-CTW LEONA BROWN DAVID R. PECK, STEPHENVILLE TX (A-175) 2. KB’S BASHER BD.W., M 9/ 2/2016 are should be used STEVIE PREE-HS NOLA aste. No names are KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-144) 4. ALTO BILLIE JEAN BD., F 10/ 9/2016 the public as to the TK QUICK STRIKE-MOST DILIGENT nd to a name previThe Greyhound Review RUFUS TATUM, DALLAS TX (A-177) 5. JS CLASSY CHAZ BK., M 8/ 3/2016 been deceased for 785-263-4660 SUPERIOR PANAMA-JS FIRSTCLASSACT breeding purposes. FAXKS-(A-137) 785-263-4689 SHANNON HENRY, SOLOMON . are not permitted, 7. KB’S SEVANA BD., F 9/ 2/2016 nga@ngagreyhounds.com STEVIE PREE-HS NOLA s, including spaces. KENNETH BIEHLE, THORNDALE TX (A-153) P.O. Box 543 er of the Stud Book. 8. PAR BY A MILE BD., F 9/28/2016 Abilene, KS 67410 DJAYS OCTANE-KB’S BY A MILE BOBBY JOE PARKER, KEOTA OK (A-147)

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Taxes and Finances Tax write-offs for show attendance after TCJA by Mark Battersby

ndustry events such as the NGA’s National Fall Meet are a good way to gain know-how, find new suppliers and net-

work with others in the industry. Best of all, Uncle Sam, in the form of our tax laws, is willing to pick-up the expense of attending many of these events -- at least for some.

Bottom-line, a greyhound operation or business can deduct all non-extravagant “ordinary and necessary expenses” incurred attending business-related meetings, conferences, shows and other events. With certain restrictions, allowable expenses include travel, lodging, meals and associated out-of-pocket costs. Unfortunately, many deductions for show attendance previously claimed on the personal tax returns of greyhound owners, breeders, trainers and kennel operators, were temporarily suspended by last December’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) -- the same bill that put a crimp in the meals and entertainment deductions.

Reform meals and entertainment

The TCJA eliminated, at least until 2026, the deductibility of some itemized deductions of individuals. Targeted were miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to the former two percent floor such as unreimbursed employee business expenses (including expenses for travel, lodging, meals, entertainment, continuing education and others). Fortunately, many of these deductions remain available for use by

greyhound businesses -– including sole proprietorships. While, under the new law, entertainment is no longer deductible, no change has been made to the 50 percent deduction limit for business meals or the 100 percent deduction allowed for expenses incurred for recreational, social or similar activities that are primarily for the benefit of employees. However, until the IRS issues much-needed guidance, the specific tax treatment for many of these meal costs remains open to interpretation.

Travel, meals and entertainment

Although the TCJA appears to have wiped out many show-related expense deductions, many remain, at least for a greyhound business. If, for example, business is conducted during a meal, a deduction may be available. Under the TCJA, meals during business travel and meals at a seminar or conference, are 50 percent deductible. For a greyhound business to take a deduction for attendance costs, it must have the expenses on its books. If the

owner/employee, or any attendee, pays an expense personally, they must submit an expense report detailing the expense, and the greyhound operation must reimburse that expense in order to get the deduction. While the tax laws generally limit the business meal deduction to only 50 percent of the expense, if the business foots the bill to take employees to a show, meeting, conference or other event, the full amount of their meals is deductible by the greyhound operation or business. The 50 percent rule applies only to the operation’s owner. For meals that immediately precedes or follows a substantial business meeting, 50 percent of the cost can be deducted -– so long as it was not “lavish or extravagant.” Of course, if the greyhound operation or business provides meals in a hospitality suite at a convention with the clear intent of generating business, the cost is usually deductible. Other meals, outside, that were paid for purely for goodwill purposes, may not qualify as “directly-related” to the business. Under the TCJA, meals during business travel and meals while at a seminar or conference, are 50 percent deductible. However, because entertainmentrelated meals are now treated differently from customer or client business meals, it may be necessary to account for each separately. For instance, client or customer business meals are deductible only if they are not lavish or extravagant and only if the taxpayer –- or a representative -- is present. Because entertainment expenditures are no longer

deductible, it is necessary to conduct business with the client or customer in order for the meal to be claimed as a business expense deduction.

Mixing business and pleasure

On a happier note, attending business-related events doesn’t have to be strictly for business. Generally, taking extra days for a mini-vacation won’t mean losing the show-attendance deduction. The tax rules permit a deduction for the total travel costs when the main purpose of the travel is business-related. Of course, when combining a vacation or side-trip with convention attendance, a good rule is to spend more days on business than on pleasure. When mixing business with pleasure, round-trip travel is usually fully deductible if more days are spent on business than on pleasure. Lodging expenses cannot be deducted for personal days but purchasing a reducedfare ticket requiring stay-over days, means lodging costs for stay-over days are legitimate deductions. If getting to or from the businessrelated event involves traveling by car, either the specific cost of the trip or a standard mileage deduction for the year of travel are permitted under our current tax rules. Today, the standard rate for use of a car, van, pick-up or van is up a penny from 2017 to 54.5 cents per mile for any business travel.

Friends, family and others

Should friends, family or other guests accompany an attendee to an industry-related event, only the business-related portion of the cost can be deducted. In other words, deducting the cost of the family’s hotel suite is a no-no. Instead, the deduction should be limited to the cost of a single room, an amount readily available from the hotel, it’s Website or the event’s promoter. Of course, if a bona fide business purpose exists for the individual’s presence, and can be proven, a tax deduction might result. Incidental services, such as keeping notes or assisting in entertaining

are not enough to make the expenses deductible. Generaly, the travel expenses of someone accompanying an attendee can be deducted if that person: -- Is an employee of the operation or business -- Has a bona fide business purpose for the travel, and -- Would otherwise be allowed to deduct the travel expenses.

Convention types

Any greyhound business clearing the hurdles created by our lawmakers, with the proof to support it, can deduct the entire cost of sending attendees to a business-related event, convention, show or conference (subject to the usual 50 percent limit on meals and entertainment) and minus any attendees’ personal expenses. However, the tax rules are tighter if the event is held outside the North American area or on a cruise ship. FOREIGN CONVENTIONS: In order to deduct the expense of attending a trade show or event held outside the North American area, the business must be able to show the event is directly related to the active conduct of the greyhound operation, and it is as reasonable for the event to be held outside the North American area as it is to hold it within the North American area. CRUISE SHIP CONVENTIONS: In order to deduct the cost of an event held on a cruise ship, even more stringent rules exist. First, the ship must be a U.S.-registered vessel. Next, the ship must make all of its ports of call in the U.S. or U.S. possessions. Finally, the tax law limits cruise ship convention deductions to only $2,000 per year. And, don’t forget, a signed, writtenstatement stating the total days spent on the ship and how many hours were devoted to business each day. Another statement, this one from an officer of the sponsoring group or organization confirming both the scheduled activities and the attendance of the participant.

Those dreaded receipts

While receipts for expenses of $75 or less are not required, whenever

business expenses are claimed it’s usually a good idea to keep detailed records and receipts. They often serve as a reminder of a deductible expense, especially where the payment was made in cash. When attending a show or event, a copy of all charges, as well as a copy of the show or event schedule/agenda can help prove it relevance to the greyhound business. Also keep in mind that while there is no overall dollar limit on deductions for the expenses incurred attending a show or other industry-related event, costs that are “lavish and extravagant” cannot be deducted. Finally, as with the travel and lodging expenses of other business trips, the primary reason for attending a trade show, convention, meeting or seminar must be business-related in order to qualify as a tax deduction. When it comes to events for investment, political, social, or other purposes unrelated to business, only a limited expense deduction may be available. If the trip is strictly a disguised vacation, business travel expenses cannot be deducted. However, that 50 percent deduction for business-related meal expenses may be permitted. In general, all “ordinary and necessary expenses” of attending business meetings and conferences can be deducted if the expense is directly related to the greyhound business. With certain limitations, allowable expenses include travel, lodging, meals and associated outof-pocket costs -– so long as they are not extravagant or for personal purposes. Additional guidance is available from the IRS in “Publication 463: Travel, Entertainment, Gift and Car Expenses.” A copy of this publication is available at: www.irs. gov/formspubs. Any greyhound owner, breeder, trainer or kennel operator needing additional help with this most confusing area of our tax rules might seek professional advice.

Jiminy Reno hits the Bull’s Eye ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Throughout the $20,000 Remembrance Stakes at Derby Lane, Cal Holland kennel standout Jiminy Reno had the proverbial target on his back. He entered the track’s final 550-yard stakes of the 2017-18 season on a four-race win streak, best among

the field of 32. His 16 career victories were more than any of his competitors. He ranked second in the meet win standings, one behind kennelmate and 2017 AllAmerica firstteam member by Don RT’s Bo Jangles. Jensen By the time the Remembrance was completed on May 28, Jiminy Reno had hit his own bull’s-eye. Jiminy Reno won his first stakes championship in his first try, rallying for a three-length victory over pace-setter PJ Tropicthunder of Rangel kennel. Holland also had the third-place finisher in Kentucky Leo. “We had the 5 (Jiminy Reno) and 6 (Kentucky Leo) holes,’’ said Holland, one of Derby Lane’s veteran kennel owners and president of the Tampa Bay Greyhound Association. “I didn’t like them being that close together. They didn’t hit each other, but the 7 dog (WW Dewan Casey of Patriot kennel) slashed into them (at the start), and they bumped each other. Reno showed off his potential up the backstretch in fashion.’’

Jiminy Reno, a 24-monthold male from a litter by Alivefortomorrow and Oceania, entered the first turn in third position with Kentucky Leo fourth. Jiminy Reno moved into second early on the backstretch, and passed PJ Tropicthunder approaching the final turn. Winning time was 30.95 seconds. Jiminy Reno, the even-money wagering choice, paid $4 to win. “He doesn’t usually get caught (when he has the lead),’’ Holland said. “He’s got a lot of potential in finishing.’’ Jiminy Reno is owned by siblings Kathleen Hastings of Abilene, Kan., and James Morgan of Colorado Springs, Colo. The 72-pound greyhound had a breakthrough series. He dominated qualifying with three wins and a second in four races, and topped the point standings with 58 - 15 ahead of Kentucky Leo. Jiminy Reno earned $9,000 with his 20th lifetime victory from 50 starts, winning for the eighth time in the

past nine outings. “(Hastings) used to work for me 15 years ago in Kansas; Multnomah (Greyhound Park in Wood Village, Ore., near Portland); and (Sanford) Orlando (Kennel Club in Florida),’’ Holland said. “She’s been with me a long time.’’ Jiminy Reno didn’t shine immediately when he arrived at Derby Lane in September 2017. He needed 17 races to advance to Grade A, and notched his first top-grade victory three starts later. Eleven of his wins have been come-from-behind efforts, and he has won at least once from all eight starting boxes. “I knew he could run when we were first schooling him in, and he has just kept winning,’’ Holland said. “Once he hit Grade A, he’s never looked back.’’ Jiminy Reno’s best clocking is 30.22 seconds on April 21. He has finished in the money 78 percent of the time with top-four finishes. “You never know what they’re going to be until after you’ve schooled them and try to break them in,’’ Holland said. “Then, they show what their potential is.’’ Kaias Sarah (Floyd kennel) was fourth in the Remembrance followed by Over Zealous (D’Arcy), LK’s Hawkeye (Lashmet), WW Dewan Casey and Lagro K O (Capabal).

Boc’s Palat: Not flashy, just consistent He’s a warrior. A rock -- steady and solid. Boc’s Palat may never be mentioned with

Wheeling Island’s best or fastest top grade sprinters, but the veteran racer has been a mainstay in the Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel since breaking in at the racetrack in January 2016. Throughout his career, Boc’s Palat – a June 2014 greyhound out of Djays Octane-L’s Josie – has been a mark of consistency. In 151 career starts, by he has 35 wins, 30 Stan seconds, 22 thirds Pawloski and 18 fourths – a nearly 70 percent mark on the pay sheet. “Palat has been solid his entire career at Wheeling, not flashy but consistent. He’s a grinder who tries every time he goes to the box,” trainer Chris Brill said. “To hit the board in 70 percent of his races is impressive, I couldn’t ask for any more. I’m so proud of what he’s accomplished.” As Boc’s Palat nears 4 years old in June, he finds himself atop the Wheeling win leader board with 9 victories in mid-May. Patriot/Taplin Kennel littermates JS Bird Dawg and JS Kamikazi were tied for the top spot. After a pair of thirds to start the 2018 racing season, Boc’s Palat ripped off four straight Grade AA victories. He went to the front early in three of those trips while coming from second in the stretch in the other race. Boc’s Palat ran fifth in his next two outings, before posting back-to-back victories by 6 ½ and 6 lengths.

“Palat started the year off on a tear … he’s always been a good hit-theboard greyhound, but I was surprised a little bit when he won four in a row,” Brill said. “He still has that drive to win, he’s competitive.” In addition to his 9 wins this year, Boc’s Palat has 4 seconds, 5 thirds and 3 fourths in 28 starts – a 75 percent mark on the pay sheet. All but one of

his victories this year came against Grade AA company. Although Boc’s Palat has posted victories from all eight holes during his career, he prefers racing from an inside post position, Brill noted. “Palat seems to like breaking from the inside, but he can win from any hole if he has room to rush. If he’s second or third in the stretch, he has a shot,” Brill said. “He’s smart too, he’ll look for his spots. A lot of times he’ll improve his position in the first turn by getting under other greyhounds.” Boc’s Palat is a powerhouse when he gets on the front end early. He doesn’t have lightning fast box speed, but has registered four box-to-wire efforts by 6, 4 ½, 3 ½ and 2 lengths. “If he gets out front early, it will take a strong greyhound to catch him,” Brill said. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Boc’s Palat started out the 2018 racing season at Wheeling Island with a bang by winning six out of his first 10 Grade AA starts. The veteran sprinter is held by trainer Chris Brill. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

Boc’s Palat opened his racing career at Bluffs Run in Iowa in late 2015, posting a win, a second and a fourth in three Maiden starts. Shortly thereafter, he was Wheeling-bound. In his first year at Wheeling in 2016, Boc’s Palat had 11 wins, 15 seconds, 7 thirds and 6 fourths in 57 starts. He climbed the ladder to Grade AA in

a dozen trips. In 2017, Boc’s Palat posted 14 wins, 10 seconds, 10 thirds and 8 fourths in 63 races. Since reaching Grade AA for the first time in 2016, Boc’s Palat has never dropped below Grade A. Of his 34 lifetime victories, 23 are in Grade AA. Besides talent, heart, drive and

intelligence, Boc’s Palat has been very durable. He has been idled only once during his career – a three-month stretch from December 2016-March 2017 while recovering from a quarter bone injury. Boc’s Palat is owned by kennel operator Brad Boeckenstedt.

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Pup Giveaway Time Again! It’s that time of year again, time for the NGA’s annual Pup Giveaway. This will be the 45th straight year that the NGA has put on this fund raiser to benefit the Greyhound Hall Of Fame. All proceeds from the event will go toward the hall, which was built in 1973. The annual Pup Giveaway campaign began just one year later. NGA members and Review readers have an opportunity to participate in the campaign by completing and sending in tickets for the drawing that will take place during the Fall Meet on Wednesday night, Oct. 10 in Abilene. The first round of tickets can be found in this Review. Additional tickets will be mailed in early September to members and subscribers and voluntary donations and sales will take place prior to the giveaway in October. The three pup prizes for this summer’s campaign all come from successful owners and breeding programs, all from Kansas. This year’s contributors are Mike Strickland of Abilene, Ursula O’Donnell of Abilene and Plum Creek Kennel of Holyrood.

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This youngster is a September 2017 female named Pizzazz out of Counselor and Flying Antigua, donated by Ursula O’Donnell. The pup is being raised on Ursula’s farm in Abilene. The pup’s sire, Counselor was a stakes winner and multiple stakes

finalist for Ursula at Southland and produced several nice pups that ran at the recent spring meet among others. This is the first litter for the pup’s mother, Flying Antigua, who is out of Flying Hydrogen-Flying Kiska. Flying Hydrogen was a super fast greyhound and produced many a great pup. Flying Kiska has had several nice litters, throwing AA’s in almost all of them.

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Our second pup prize comes from the Plum Creek Kennel of Holyrood, Kansas. This black pup is a female, whelped December, 2017, out of Pat C Clement – Hillsong United. Pat C Clement needs no introduction as he is currently the 3rd ranked sire in America. He has produced plenty of stakes winners, all Americans and a Rural Rube winner. Hillsong United is a littermate to multiple Wheeling stakes winner, Ted Cruz. Her dam, Soft Trent, is a daughter of the great Trent Lee. Soft Tent ran AA over multiple distances and had 20 plus career wins

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Our third donation this year comes from the Mike Strickland farm. The young pup is a female out of Cutting Edge*-DD Double Take and was whelped in May of this year. The pup is out of the first U.S. litter from the Australian stud dog, Cutting Edge who had nice albeit brief racing career in Australia including winning his first seven starts and a couple of stakes. His sire, Barcia Bale was a champion racer and is the leading sire in Australia. The pup’s dam, Chasin The Dream is an unraced American born female out of Lonesome Cry-Dreamy Blossom. She had several littermates who ran AA at Wheeling and Orange Park. Dreamy Blossom was a multiple stake winner and 2007 All American who raced at Palm Beach, Derby Lane and Tampa. Who wouldn’t want to win any of these three promising youngsters? But to have any chance, you must get your tickets in soon for the Oct. 10 drawing. With some early bird tickets in this issue, there’s no better time to do that than now. The NGA and the Hall of Fame would like to say a special thank you to Ursula O’Donnell, Mark Phelan, David Robinette and Deb & Mike Strickland for their contributions to this year’s fund raiser.

IGP Inaugural Stakes DUBUQUE, Ia. – Superior Cannon opened the Iowa Greyhound Park 2018 season with a thrilling homestretch rally to win

the Inaugural Stakes by a nose on Saturday, May 19. Coming down the homestretch and working the rail “I was thinking we were second,” said Superior Cannon co-owner Alan Hill. “This was a good field he was running against.”

But the Superior Kennel’s entry would not be denied. Cannon, a 79-pounder, born July 31, 2015 out of by Kiowa Sweet Steve Trey – Superior Sigafoose Chacha, won in the final stride to deny JD Revelation (Stidham). “Our trainer (Jerry Cole),” said Hill, “wanted Cannon in this race. “He was the win leader this winter at Naples (with 20 wins). While he won his schooling race here, it wasn’t in a dazzling time. “He was greyhound enough and he was against a good field.” JD Revelation, a 66-pounder born February 27, 2016 out of KC And All – JD Andromeda, came out of the three box (Cannon was in the four) and was that one step short of pulling off a box-to-wire triumph. She gave an impressive performance. The stakes proved a two greyhound race. Hilco Blaze (Superior) ran a steady third and

closed nicely in the homestretch to finish a length back, but she was not a contender until the too-late rush. The effort did give Superior a two-three finish for the purse. Four lengths back in fourth was T’s Hoosier Mama (T And T).

There was a five-length gap to fifth place and BGR Ac Dc (Boeckenstedt). A length back was Yuki Kondo (Stidham), who just edged DS Dasher (Xtrem Hess) for sixth. Swipe Happy (Clayton Black) completed the field. For the patrons – Superior Cannon paid $8.80, $2.80 and $2.80; JD Revelation paid $3.40 and $3.00; Hilco Blaze paid $3.40. The 3-4 quiniela paid $11.60; the 4-3-7 tri box paid $49.50 and the 4-37-8 10-cent superfecta paid $26.29.

In the winner’s circle with IGP Inaugural Champion Superior Cannon are, L to R: Brian Carpenter, Director of Racing / G.M.; Lori & Alan Hill, owners or the Superior Kennel: Joshua Blackburn, Leadout; Joanna Kups, Assistant Trainer for Superior Kennel; and Jarrod Dura, Racing Secretary

A Night of Recognition It was a busy night at the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Thursday of the spring meet. Keeping with tradition, the night is

reserved for an evening to honor champions of the past year and of years past and make for a brighter future for some young adults whose families have roots in the greyhound business. This year was no exception as a big crowd gathered to witness the awarding of the 2017 AllAmerican team, Rural Rube and Flashy Sir winners, the presentation of the annual Hall of Fame scholarship awards, Pioneer inductions and finally, a tribute to one of the sport’s legends. Abilene’s mayor, Tim Shafer, was first up and gave his opening remarks, welcoming everyone to town and noting the impact of the NGA and its meets on the Abilene economy. After other proper introductions were made, the ceremonies began with the awarding of two $1,000 scholarships followed by the introduction of the All-American team. Next up was the awarding of the Rural Rube and Flashy Sir honors. The evening ended with Mr. John Boyd receiving recognition with the NGA’s Lifetime Achievement Award. (All photos courtesy of Cecilia Harris)

Shane Bolender presents Janice Dean’s All-America plaque to owners Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Napolitano along with John & Leslie Lingle

Julie Ward presents the Edward Keelan scholarship award to Hannah Hoffman-Colburn

Fred Fulchino presents the Jason Dean Hunt Memorial scholarship award to Nicholas Morrow

Gary Guccione accepts the Pioneer Induction Award on behalf of Robert Stokes

Cal Holland and Randy Toler accept the plaque for RT’s Bo Jangles’ All-American award

Jim Gartland accepts the Pioneer Induction on behalf of the late Edward Boyle

Jim Blanchard presents Magnetic Drive’s 2017 Flashy Sir Award to Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Napolitano along with John & Leslie Lingle.

Shane Bolender presents Barts Outofmyway’s All-America plaque to Lester Raines

Shane Bolender presents Fire Blitzen’s All-America award to owner Tina Williams

Lynn, Lance and Vince Berland accept the Rural Rube award from NGA President, Julie Ward. Flying Wolf Pack was on hand as well to receive his plaque.

Mr. & Mrs. John Boyd along with children, grandchildren and great grandchildren accept the NGA Lifetime Achievement Award from Jim Gartland

Vince, Laurita, Lance and Lynn Berland along with their star, Flying Wolf Pack receive the All-American award from AGTOA President, Shane Bolender. Wolf Pack was named Captain of the 2017 team.

Tina Williams accepts Real Good Feelin’s All-America plaque from Shane Bolender

Fred Fulchino accepts the Pioneer Induction award on behalf the late Tony Lupo from Hall of Fame President, Tom Taplin

Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Napolitano along with John & Leslie Lingle accept Magnetic Drive’s All-America plaque from Shane Bolender

First (Biggest) win. Ever. In poker, the saying goes that all you need is a “chip and a chair” when asked about someone’s chances of winning a tournament. In

greyhound racing, in regards to chances of winning a stakes race, a similar saying is out there…..”just make the field”. From there, anything can happen during a race, and if you stick around long enough to watch, it usually does. So fitting that a lot of things happened in the recent running of the $215,000 Great American Greyhound Futurity at Southland Park during the Saturday afternoon performance on May 5th. The resurrection of a popu-

lar stakes event born in the 1990’s drew 93 entries for its inaugural running at the West Memphis oval. Three rounds of qualifying action determined which half the field moved on to another three

rounds of qualifying. Kicker being, that in that last three rounds of qualifying, all previous points earned reset to zero. Finishing in the top half of the races wasn’t going to be good enough. You needed to win, or run second often, in order to claim one of the valuable eight by spots that would ultiShane mately have a chance Bolender at the $90,000 first place prize. Flying Brogdon won and won often. After a third place effort in the opening round, the brindle male ripped off five consecutive wins. And when the word “ripped” is used, he blew fields away.

In the winner’s circle following Fiesta Mountain’s victory in the $215,000 Great American Greyhound Futurity are, L to R: Jim Gartland, NGA Executive Director, Marika Smith, Kennel helper, Raelynn Smith, Kennel Helper, Antonio Hoard, Leadout, Natalie Thorne, Trainer for the David Blair Kennel, McKenzie Thorne, Kevin Lidey, Assistant Racing Secretary and Brian Duncan, Racing Secretary.

Two of the wins came by double digit margins (12 ½ and 15 lengths) while others, while not as eye popping as those two, still came at margins like five and seven lengths. It was hard to see anyone beating him even before post positions were drawn for the big race, but after he drew the #2 box, this inside running specialist seemed even more like a lock for the big dance. Equaling those five wins of Flying Brogdon was a super pup in the making by the name of PJ Popshoveit, trained by Stephen Ulrich. After a distant second place finish in the opening round, the brindle male scored five straight victories, although by less impressive margins than his rival. With better early speed than Flying Brogdon, but with less rushing speed, the key for this Charter Kennel star would depend on getting to the inside part of the track. All his qualifying runs started from the inside four boxes, but his championship race post would be from the #7 spot and somewhat unfamiliar territory. The poster child for a greyhound out of position was found in the #8 box in BGR Monster. The black male sired by Boc’s Tony Romo loved the rail and seemed to break more crisply from the most inside of post positions, which was clearly visible during his semi-final round victory by 7 lengths when he finally drew the coveted #1 box in the race. Although he did rack up four total wins during the qualifying rounds, his talent was certified a couple of months earlier. The Tim Thorne trained finalist won the Naples/Ft. Myers Derby two months earlier which gave him the only stakes title winner in the group. Xceleration, a white and black male and second finalist for the Lester Raines Kennel grabbed five wins during qualifying and was the only greyhound other than Flying Brogdon to do log double digit win margins (10 ½ and 12 lengths). This son of Djays Octane also shipped in from South Florida (Naples) where he won 6 of his 11 official starts, but had a rough first two starts at Southland prior to stakes qualifying. He shook off that immediately by winning in the opening round

of qualifying, displaying his huge late speed rush that made him a threat nearly every time he ran a race. His #4 starting post for the big race was familiar territory as he won from that spot in the opening round. Just to his inside would be Barts Beware, the second finalist in the big race for trainer Stephen Ulrich and the Charter Kennel. His three big wins during qualifying came at crucial times. The first two wins overcame a lackluster fifth place finish during the first three rounds and allowed him to advance to the next stage. The last win he had come in the fourth round (first round after the cut) when all the points were reset to zero and those big 15 points came up big to just get him in the top eight after he finished with two straight show run in the final two rounds. The #3 post worked well with his inside running style, but Barts Beware lacked the quick speed, huge rush or late closing speed that others had in the field. The one thing that played to his advantage though was that he was a consistent pace runner and he had just enough late speed to pull away if he broke well and if he didn’t, was just enough to factor late in races to grab a spot in the top four finishers. It was a tale of two halves for WW Holy Toledo (Wayne R. Ward Kennel). The first three qualifying races consisted of a fifth, second and third place finish which was good enough to stay in the top half of the original 93 dog field. Once points were reset to zero for the final three rounds (and the talent level in the individual races stepped up a notch), the black male out of AllAmerican Southland legend U Too Pure Silk kicked it in another gear, winning three straight races, by increasing margins each time. The inside favored runner took advantage of the inside posts in those races, but would not get a break for the championship race as he drew the #6 spot for the big dance. Every stakes race has to have someone in the most bemoaned post position in the game (#5 spot), and Eminence ended up drawing it. Although he did win his maiden race back in mid-March from this spot, it was un-

doubtedly against a much weaker field than this star studded championship field. The lone Magic City Kennel entry could be described as the “buffet” of qualifying as he earned a couple wins, a second a third and a fourth place finish during the six rounds. Most dangerous near the front early, that good start would be even more desired against a field full of early speed and late speed rivals. The “chip and a chair” greyhound in the field was the Natalie Thorne trained Fiesta Mountain. The red male was the last dog in the race, then out of the race, then back in, thanks to a rare and unfortunate “no race” that was declared by the Judges in the semi-finals. In a separate qualifying race from Fiesta Mountain, a greyhound was mistakenly put into the wrong (and empty) post earlier in the day. Although that action didn’t affect the outcome of the race, the technicality of being placed in the wrong post caused the Judges to declare it a no race for pari-mutuel purposes. Had the race been allowed official, a different greyhound that won the race (Charlie’s Champ) would have earned just enough points to earn that final spot (by a single point) relegating Fiesta Mountain to the consolation race. However, rules of the event specified that a no race automatically divides the qualifying points equally between all those in the no race scenario, which put Fiesta Mountain back in to the championship by a single point. Combine that with being the only greyhound in the group that didn’t record a single win during qualifying (although he did score five second place finishes and one third), it goes to show you how tight those final spots in a championship race can be. His reward for just getting in? He earned the coveted #1 post position which fit his running style to perfection. And boy did it work to perfection too. It helped that Fiesta Mountain broke well from the inside and got a step on Flying Brogdon early in the race. What was the shock was that Eminence broke good from the #5 post and was pressuring the leaders early. As the race went on, Fiesta Mountain

ed on the following workday.

Review was hanging tough to a slim lead but many felt that Flying Brogdon was going to make that final push to go by the red male somewhere down the backstretch or far turn. After all, Fiesta Mountain hadn’t won a race yet at Southland in his seven starts, and especially hadn’t beaten anyone in this field before. Did he have enough late speed in him to hold off that challenge? Nobody knew. He never had the lead in a race yet, let alone this late in a race.

The backstretch run came and gone and the lead didn’t change. The far turn came and gone and the lead didn’t change. In the homestretch run, not only did it not change, but Fiesta Mountain was able to pull away finally stopped officially 3 lengths better than Flying Brogdon while stopping the clock at 32.31. The bettors that picked this race to be his first ever win at Southland was rewarded with a $19.20 win ticket and Fiesta Mountain led a $165 fifty cent

trifecta and earned a lucky winner in the Tri-Super force out that race with a $36,106.30 payday! Eminence finished third at just over 17 to 1 odds followed by Xceleration (fourth), BGR Monster (fifth), PJ Popshoveit (sixth) who got into early trouble, Barts Beware (seventh) and WW Holy Toledo finished last. At the end, Fiesta Mountain not only earned the biggest first win ever, but also cemented the saying “just get in to have a chance to win”.

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fter 45 years, the model race track exhibit at the Greyhound Hall of Fame has received a make-over. The 16-foot-wide model of a typical greyhound racetrack, a miniature of Derby Lane in St. Petersburg, Fla., is original to the museum, which opened in April of 1973, and includes

the track, a grandstand, an enclosed clubhouse, and race fans. push of a button, visitors can witness a A photo of the model race track exhibit was featured on the cover of the July 1975 issue of the Greyhound Review magazine, in which then managing editor Gary Guccione wrote an article about the Greyhound Hall of Fame in which he stated: “The major highlight of the Hall of Fame is the Race Track Model, where, with the

race and the exciting events that precede and follow a race at a typical track. Slides flash on four large screens above the track, capturing the tense atmosphere of an official race for the visitors.” In the May 2001 issue of the Greyhound Review, former Hall of

Updated model racetrack at the Greyhound Hall of Fame.

Fame Director Ed Scheele is quoted as saying: “The track model is meant to give the visitor the sense of the proportion of a greyhound track and how this huge facility is all about a three-footlong racing animal. The exhibit gives this perspective that shows the location of the elements that make up the present-day racetrack.” That same year, a large monitor was added to the exhibit so visitors could view live races televised by The Greyhound Racing Network. In 1991, the slide presentation on four screens was replaced with an audio/visual component that allowed visitors to view video simultaneously on three large television screens as audio explained activities that occur at a typical greyhound racetrack. This fea-

ture remains today; visitors push one of five buttons, with each one bringing up a one-minute video on a different topic - the care of the greyhound, prerace procedures, racing, the grandstand, and wagering through videos on a 55-inch screen that several years ago replaced the televisions. Other factions of the exhibit, however, have never been updated and were in dire need of tender loving care, according to Hall of Fame Director Kathryn Lounsbury. She connected with John Weigle, a member of the Abilene (Kan.) Model Railroad Club, who volunteered to complete the much-needed makeover of the biggest exhibit in the museum. “John was absolutely amazing and he donated all of his time and talent, the only cost to the Hall of Fame was materials,” Lounsbury said. “It really updated that whole portion of the museum because it’s such a large exhibit. It really made a big difference.” Weigle, a fan of greyhound racing who frequented the now closed Rocky Mountain Greyhound Park in Colorado Springs and Wichita Greyhound Park in Kansas, relied on his experiences with model railroads to complete the project. He began with a thorough cleaning that he said “brought out the original colors of the miniature people” he believes were hand-molded and hand-painted. Many needed to be secured with glue in their original positions in the grandstand. The first issue that caught his attention was the lighting. “It was pretty poor,” Weigle said of the original light fixtures from 1973. “A little shop light was under the bleachers and when I pulled the roof off the restaurant it had a light bulb I’d never even seen before. I put LEDs throughout the whole thing, including the top and bottom of the grandstand, and in the entryway under the grandstand where the ticket office would be. That helped a lot in being able to show everything that was there.” Weigle then referred to photographs of Derby Lane to add new enti-

ties to the exhibit, including grass, trees, shrubs, and billboards. “I modeled it after the track in St. Petersburg,” he said. “I put in some palm trees and some water features to resemble what’s there, and I actually put the restaurant’s name on the side of the restaurant.” Park benches, flower beds, trash cans, and additional people add the details that create animation in the exhibit. “I added a few people and some concession stands,” he said. “I tried to give it a little bit of life and show some activity going on.” His work impressed Lounsbury. “John added points of interest and so much more to look at,” Lounsbury said. “The visitors seem to enjoy stopping there to look at all the interesting things he put in.”

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Two outstanding young people connected to the greyhound racing industry were awarded Greyhound Hall of Fame Scholarships during the Hall’s annual Spring Program in April at the Hall. Hannah HoffmanColburn of Abilene, Kan., received the Edward J. Keelan Memorial Scholarship and Nicholas Henry Morrow of Marion, Ark. was the recipient of the Jason Dean Hunt Memorial Scholarship. Julia Ward-Veal of Wayne Ward Greyhounds, where Hoffman-Colburn has been employed for the past two years, presented the Edward J. Keelan Memorial Scholarship. HoffmanColburn is the daughter of Kurt and Kim Colburn of Abilene, Kan., and her mother also is employed at Wayne Ward Greyhounds. A senior at Abilene High School, Hoffman-Colburn has been active in forensics, drama and speech, including serving as a tournament director for forensics and directing a one-act play in drama class as well as leading the planning for her seminar class’s community service project. She also is a member of

Nicholas Morrow National Honor Society and the National Speech and Debate Association, and has been involved at the Great Plains Theatre. “I plan to attend Kansas State University and major in Wildlife Biology so I can keep working with animals,” Hoffman-Colburn said when accepting her award. “Thank you for this incredible honor. The Jason Dean Hunt Memorial Scholarship was presented by Fred Fulchino, who announced that Morrow

is a grandson of Darby Henry, who was inducted into the Greyhound Hall of Fame in 2013. He also is the greatgrandson of James Henry, Sr., who is in the Hall’s Pioneer section. “My childhood is steeped with memories spent with my grandfather and greyhounds,” Morrow wrote in his essay, adding that at a very young age he played with the greyhounds and climbed into the crates. “I spent a

week with him at The Woodlands in 2001 while he cared for Tom S. Green Mile who won the Great American Greyhound Futurity.” Numerous other family members either have been or are currently involved in the greyhound industry, including his mother, Harriet Morrow, and his grandmother Della Henry, who is the bookkeeper for the Arkansas Greyhound Association and Arkansas

Greyhound Breeders Association. His father is Kevin Morrow. “I’m proud to have worked in the industry and it’s a true honor to have this award,” Morrow said. At Marion High School, Morrow was a member of National Honor Society and the math society Mu Alpha Theta. He plans to study computer science at the University of Memphis.

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Highlyclassified’s Talent Carrying On at Derby Lane ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Highlyclassified brought game and fame to greyhound racing.

He was a Flashy Sir award winner as the sport’s best distance dog, an All-America first-team selection, and one of the fastest athletes at Derby Lane in nearly two decades. That was then. Today, Highlyclassified is bringing more to the sport. He is a daddy, whose progeny is drawing meticulous attention. Highlyclassified’s first sired litter – six females and a male whelped on by Dec. 4, 2016 - has Don Jensen settled in Florida. “I’ve definitely got my eye on them, because we’re all watching to see what they do and how (Highlyclassified) is going to go down in the record books as a producer,’’ said Monte Jacobs, 43, Highlyclassified’s owner and head of Jacobs Racing Kennel. “We all know what he did on the racetrack. Now, he has to prove himself in the stud barn. That’s not easy, and that’s what we’re all watching for now. “Every start will be analyzed by these pups. Each month that goes by, we’re going to keep an eye on them, and see how the pups develop in the first litter.’’ Final Product, the only male in the litter, is at Derby Lane along with Allabouttheglory, Almost Goodbye, Let Me Shine, My Headliner and Odd Juliet. The other littermate, Sameolsituation, was sent to bestbet in Orange Park, near Jacksonville. The dogs were bred on Jacobs’ farm in Claflin, Kan.

It has been two years since Highlyclassified retired from racing – exclusively at Derby Lane. His stud career includes pups at other places, but the Sunshine State septet is drawing the most attention from Jacobs, his wife Crystal, farm employee Cindy Adcock and others within the industry. Highlyclassified, who turns 6 years old in July, collected Flashy Sir and All-America recognition in 2015, the highlight season of a three-year racing

Monte Jacobs and his wife Crystal with their Champion, Highlyclassified.

career. He won 32 of 145 starts overall, finished in the money 82 percent of the time with top-four showings, and earned $91,045. The white brindle male from a litter by Kiowa Mon Manny and Cantrell was a dual-distance athlete – winning 26 of 97 starts on the 660-yard course and six of 48 at 550. Highlyclassified competed in stakes finals at both distances. After failing to qualify for the title race in his first stakes test, he reached the championship round in his final eight stakes. Highlyclassified won the $75,000 Holiday Distance Challenge in 2015 to earn Derby Lane’s largest stakes prize of $33,500. That same season, he finished second in the $80,000 Distance Classic – losing by a nose to Burk kennel’s Mega Nerfetta – and was third in the $30,000 St. Petersburg Derby to kennelmate HKF Crazy Horse. His two fastest 660-yard times – 36.72 and 36.73 seconds– were Derby Lane’s best during a 10-year span. Those marks weren’t far from the track record of 36.53 seconds established in 2006 by JR’s Boy of Campbell Greyhound Racing kennel. Only Oya Stan The Man has since posted a faster 660 time than Highlyclassified, clocking a 36.66 in 2016 – the year that the D’Arcy kennel standout won the St. Petersburg Derby and was selected to the All-America first team. Derby Lane kennel owner-trainer John Farmer, 53, who worked with Highlyclassified every day, has the six dogs from his first litter. The Portland, Ore., native said the group is progressing well. “They’re getting better each time, and they’re just learning the track right now,’’ he said. “I’m hoping they’ll constantly get better. “Highlyclassified was a hard-trying dog, no matter what happened in the race. He would always keep coming at you. He had a big heart, and a lot of desire to try and win races all the time. “I see the same thing in all of these dogs. None of them are quitters or phonies. If they have any kind of trouble, they just keep coming at you (with)

their strong desire.’’ Highlyclassified’s first litter is out of Odd Coco, a Grade A sprinter who raced from 2012-13 at Wheeling Island in West Virginia. Jacobs leased the female, now 7 years old, from Linda Jones of Abilene, Kan. Jacobs’ reasons for sending the majority of the litter to Derby Lane were the track’s configuration and Farmer’s work with Highlyclassified. “When I was schooling them (in Kansas), I could tell they were probably going to need a bigger track versus Wheeling, where I typically send most of the pups,’’ Jacobs said. “Wheeling is more of a speed track. . . . Derby Lane is more of a power track. I think that with (Derby Lane’s) long, deep stretches, it looked to me that was probably the logical place to send them (except for Sameolsituation). “John kept Highlyclassified his whole career. John Farmer is the type of guy that will tweak his program to the dog, and that’s one of the reasons he stayed (at Derby Lane). He could have gone to (Southland Park in West) Memphis (Arkansas) and run for bigger money, but the way it worked out now, everything fell right into place with him. “I thought (Farmer) did a really nice job with Highlyclassified, and I thought it would be fitting for him to get his first litter to see what they could do. We’re going to leave history run itself.’’ Before sending the pups to their respective tracks, Jacobs did not overextend them during schooling. “They showed me good stuff on the farm, but they didn’t show that ‘Wow’ factor,’’ he said. “I only schooled them quarters (of a mile); I did not school them a full 5/16ths. “Typically, 3/8ths dogs are dogs that are bred for maybe 3/8ths or better. You don’t see them running great times out of the quarter box. . . . You just need that extra racetrack to show better times. So when they didn’t show me super times, I wasn’t concerned. I just knew that they needed to get backed up (to the 5/16ths box), and they would

get better at that distance. I think some of them will be 3/8ths dogs just from what they have shown, and some of the early schooling lines (at the tracks) look like they are pulling away.’’ Final Product has become a favorite with Jacobs and Farmer. “Final Product is the only male in that litter, and he looks and acts just like Highlyclassified,’’ Jacobs said. “He got a little extra attention on the farm, and I was really high on him. I thought that with the way he acted, I hope I’ve got one just like Highlyclassified. We’ll see. . . . He’s got big shoes to fill. But as far as looks and personality, they’re pretty close.’’ Farmer, whose moniker for Highlyclassified was Coolie, already calls Final Product Coolie Jr. But the pup’s kennel name is Clyde, which honors Farmer’s favorite former NBA player, Clyde Drexler - a 1983 firstround draft choice of the Portland Trail Blazers who helped the Houston Rockets win the 1995 title with a fourgame sweep over the Orlando Magic. “(Final Product) has a lot of the same tendencies (as Highlyclassified),’’ Farmer said. “He looks like him a little bit, and he has a lot of the same personality with the way he carries himself. He’s arrogant, but a little cocky with the other dogs in the turnout pen. That’s the way Coolie was. . . . He always used to throw his weight around.’’ Having the litter means a lot to Farmer. “I was real pleased that (Jacobs) made the choice to send them (to Derby Lane),’’ he said. “Highlyclassified is my only Flashy Sir award winner. Ever since I got in the business since I was 11 years old, I wanted a Flashy Sir award, because the first dog I fell in love with was P.L. Greer at Multnomah (Greyhound Park in Wood Village Ore., near Portland). He was a twotime Flashy Sir award winner and twotime All-America first-team choice (both in 1976-77), and I wanted a dog like him. “P.L. Greer got inducted in the (Greyhound) Hall of Fame (in Abilene) the same year that Highlyclassified

won the Flashy Sir, so that was special.’’ Highlyclassified is Jacobs’ first Derby Lane stakes champion, first Flashy Sir award winner, and first AllAmerica first-team selection. The 76-pound greyhound started

a terrific trend for Jacobs, who had two more All-America runners follow Highlyclassified. Kinda Cruel Red, racing at Wheeling Island, was chosen to the 2016 All-America first team. Fraulein Morgan competed at (West) Palm

Beach and Mardi Gras in Hallandale Beach – both in Florida – and earned All-America second-team recognition in 2017. “That’s three All-Americans in the last three years,’’ Jacobs said. “Those dogs have set the standard now.’’

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Monday, Oct. 8 9 a.m. --------Round 1: August, July, June stakes

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8:30 a.m. --------Board of Directors meeting 1 p.m. --------NGA Business Meeting (Hall Of Fame) 2:30 p.m. --------Greyhound Hall of Fame Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m. --------Fall Meet Gathering, Hitching Post Saloon

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Thursday, Oct. 11 8 a.m.-5 p.m. --------Replay of Round 1 races (NGA Office)

9 a. m. --------Finals: June, July and August stakes, also-ran Consolations 11:30 a.m.--------AGC Board Meeting 6 p.m. --------Hall Of Fame Party and Induction Ceremony 10 p.m. --------Replay of Round 1 races (local TV—Eagle Communications channel 2 )

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Terms and Conditions of NGA Sale October 12-13, 2018 CONSIGNMENT FEES. A $30 non-refundable the consignor shall be fined $25. If a consignment arrives catalog fee will be charged per lot for all consignments, late to the ring, it may be moved to the end of the sale. with the exception of stud services and Greyhound related If a lot passes and the last bid is greater than $7,500, a commodities. Stud services and Greyhound-related com- penalty shall be assessed to the consignor that’s equal to modities may be consigned at no charge; However, they 5 percent of the last passed bid. will be accepted only under the condition that at least half LISTING DEADLINES. Final deadline for catalog of the proceeds are going toward the Greyhound Hall Of listing for all stock will be noon, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 Fame, NGA Meet purse supplements, a state Greyhound THIS CATALOG DEADLINE WILL BE STRICTLY association, or any other institution, as approved by the ENFORCED, therefore consignors should be certain that Auction Committee. Except for Greyhound-related com- the required forms are completed and submitted early, modities, a fee of 5 percent of the sales charge will apply along with the proper fee, for arrival prior to the deadline. for lots sold in the ring. For eligible lots sold outside the No lots will be accepted unless they are accompanied by ring after the auction up to 15 days following the auction, the proper consignment and stake entry fees, the certifieither 5 percent of the sales charge or 5 percent of the cate of registration, the properly signed transfer, required highest bid received in the ring, whichever is higher, will veterinary vaccination certification and stake entry card. apply. All sales made through DVAuction.com will also Consignments will be entered into the Catalog in accordance with procedures established by the NGA Board of be charged a 5 percent fee to the purchaser. ELIGIBILITY. Eligible for consignment are stud ser- Directors. vices, Greyhound-related commodities, breeding stock, SCHEDULE. Pups consigned must race in the NGA pups that compete during the meet, and graded track dogs. Track Stake. Lots will be sold in the following order: 1) All Greyhounds consigned must be individually registered Younger track-stake pups 2) Breeding Stock and Greywith the NGA. Any Greyhound that carries an “Interfered” hound-related commodities 3) older track-stake aged pups line in any race during the meet prior to the sale will be and graded track dogs. disqualified from the Auction; any Greyhound that carries AUCTION. The sale will be held on Friday and Sata “Did Not Finish” line or was scratched in the first round, urday, October 12-13, 2018, All the stock will be made and any Greyhound that has a positive drug test, as deter- available for inspection and paraded at the time of the sale mined by the Medications Committee, will be disqualified . The H.S. Auction Co. of Cawker City, KS., will conduct from the auction. In the event a positive test result is not the sale. confirmed with the NGA until after the auction and the auc- APPLICABLE LAW. All Greyhounds in the sale are tion pup has been sold in the ring or immediately thereafter, offered according to the laws of the state of Kansas. There the sale shall remain valid and irreversible; any return shall is no warranty implied by the auctioneer or the National be between the purchaser and the consignor (see RIGHT Greyhound Association other than the Greyhound offered OF RETURN). No eligible consignments shall be sold at is the Greyhound listed in the sale. Nor does the auctioneer any time after catalog deadline up to the time of the auc- or the NGA certify the merchantability or fitness for any tion. Greyhounds not eligible to parade through the ring particular purpose of any Greyhound offered in this sale. The right to bid, as provided under law, is reserved for all shall not be subject to the 5 percent sales charge. PENALTIES. If a consignment is sold after catalog consignors unless otherwise announced. deadline, but prior to the auction, a fine of up to $1,000 may BIDDING PROCEDURE. If the highest bid is not be assessed by the Auction Committee, in addition to the satisfactory with the consignor, the Greyhound shall be 5 percent sales fee. All eligible consignments, including passed as unsold. Reserve on any stud service cannot be set the brood stock and pups, shall be paraded in the ring at over $250. Minimum acceptable bid for a stud service shall the time of the auction, except for young litters or unless be announced at time of sale, and if bid is not forthcomscratch is approved by the Auction Committee. Pups not ing, the lot will be passed as unsold. Minimum acceptable having finished third or better in a Main Stake final or not increase in bidding for stud fees and Greyhound-related having won any Consolation Final may be scratched upon commodities shall be announced at time of sale, $50 for notification of the Auction Committee. An automatic fine all other stock. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. of $500 will be assessed to a consignor if a Greyhound The purchaser shall sign an Acknowledgment Of Purchase finishes third or better in a Main-Stake Final or wins any immediately following the purchase, and must make settlement in full within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Consolation Final, but fails to go through the ring. All scratches must be made in writing at least 30 min- sale. Authorized agents must submit written statement of utes prior to the time the Greyhound would be going into authorization with Acknowledgment Of Purchase. the ring. If a Greyhound is scratched without notification, BIDDING DISPUTES. 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between or among two or more bidders, the auctioneer on each brood matron shall include when the female was shall adjudicate the dispute and his decision shall be ablast bred, DNA status, whether she had a litter and whether solute, final and binding. Bids received after the fall of the litter was born naturally or by Caesarean Section, and the hammer shall not be grounds for a dispute. Should a when the female was last in season. dispute arise because of a bid taken by auction assistants MOVEMENT OF PURCHASE. Purchasers will asnot being recognized by the auctioneer, the bidding shall sume responsibility for moving Greyhounds purchased be reopened for advance bids between contending parties. within one hour of the close of the session in which purShould the recognized bids be reduced below the last chase was made. recognized bid, bidding will be reopened to all bidders CATALOG AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The NGA regardless of whether or not the final bid exceeds the and the auctioneer are not responsible for any statements disputed bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse made in the catalog or from the auction stand concerning any or all bids. Greyhounds sold in the sale. Greyhounds sold in the sale TITLE, RISK DELIVERY. Title shall pass to the purare sold with their engagements, breeding status and/or chaser at the fall of the hammer, at which time he assumes produce records as listed herein or announced from the all risk and responsibility for the Greyhound. Purchaser auction stand at time of sale, and since such information or his representative may take custody of the Greyhound is made by the consignor, to the consignor only shall the at the fall of the hammer, but such custody shall not purchaser look for redress in case of error of omission. constitute delivery of said Greyhound, which cannot be The undersigned shall endeavor to have all catalog informade until purchaser has paid for said Greyhound and mation correctly stated, but the consignor is responsible presents a release. Said release shall be a signed transfer for correction of any errors of omission. and Certificate of Registration. All purchases must be paid within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the sale. National Greyhound Association TERMS OF SETTLEMENT. Purchaser shall make Abilene, Kansas settlement within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the sales session in which the Greyhound is sold for the full purchase price. Settlement is to be made in the form of U.S. currency, approved bank check, certified check, credit card (subject to additional 3% processing fee) or travelers check. A 8 percent Kansas sales tax will be added to the payment on brood and racing stock sales (refundable if Greyhound delivered immediately out of state under requirements of Kansas law and the NGA). DEFAULTERS. A purchaser who defaults in payment must satisfy terms of his bid before he may do any busiTwelve Electrical spaces spaces ness with the National Greyhound Association. Twelve Electrical WARRANTIES, SOUNDNESS. Unless otherwise (no sewage) are available (no sewage) are available announced at the time of the sale, there is no guarantee of any kind as to the soundness, condition, quality for or RV trailers at NGA for RV trailers while at NGA while eligibility of the dogs in the sale. Any oral amendments attending NGA meets. attending NGA meets. to the catalog at time of sale supersede whatever might be written in the catalog. Any returns shall be between the purchaser and the consignor. Veterinary assistance Make reservations by calling Make reservations by calling will be available at bidderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s expense on request to the 785/263-4660 and ask for 785/263-4660 and ask for Association. Examine Greyhound prior to the bidding. RIGHT OF RETURN. Any Greyhound sold in this Katie or Connie. Jolene. Katie or Jolene. sale shall become the property of the bidder at the fall of the hammer. Any returns shall be between the purchaser Rent $3.00 day. per day. and the consignor. Rentper $3.00 BROOD STOCK. Brood stock shall be sold under conditions listed by the consignor. Bred bitches shall be Please check incheck at NGA Please in office at NGA office sold listing breeding date if applicable. Pregnancy tests shall be made at the expense of the bidder. Any breeding when arriving. when arriving. contracts made are with the consignor who will be liable for any prior commitments. Catalog information required

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APPLICATION FOR NGA MEET KENNEL SPACE • NGA Fall Meet 2018 If you've not rented an NGA kennel in two of the three last meets, you might still be eligible to rent a kennel at the upcoming NGA Fall Meet (Oct. 8-13, 2018). This would entitle you to one of the NGA kennels from Sept. 22-Oct. 14. (Kennels will not be available for rent to haulers or other persons traveling through town during that period.) Rent any time prior to Sept. 22 or after Oct. 14 will be 50 cents per dog per day, for those receiving a kennel. A limited number of kennels will be available for the Meet at the following rates: *12-crate kennels…Pre-deposit: $115 ($60 of which is refundable) *18-crate kennels...Pre deposit: $140 ($60 of which is refundable) * 24-crate kennels…Pre-deposit: $165 ($60 of which is refundable)

RENTERS OBLIGATION. Renters must notify NGA of any cancellations by Sept. 26 in order to qualify for full refund. Renters are obligated to immediately notify NGA of any cancellations after that date, so kennels may be made available to others. Renters are obligated to ensure kennels are clean and equipment is accounted for at time of departure to qualify for their refund. Only properly vaccinated (certified) Greyhounds competing in the Track Stakes or that are in the Auction should be kenneled on the grounds during the Sept. 22- Oct. 14 period. Failure to comply may result in a fine levied by the Board and/or disqualification from future drawings. Renters also agree to all terms of NGA’s rental hold-harmless agreement.

APPLICATION FORM “My first choice is to rent a ___ -crate kennel. If my name is not drawn for a kennel that size, please make me eligible for the drawing for the following size kennel(s) ___ -crate kennel (second choice) ___ -crate kennel” (third choice)." Be sure to enclose enough payment to cover the pre-deposit for the LARGEST kennel you’ve listed above. Name___________________________________________________ Address____________________________________________________________ City____________________________________ State_______________________________________________________________ Zip_____________________________

FALL MEET TRACK STAKES 6 Stakes in all (plus Consolations)

STAKES (all 5/16ths)

FEBRUARY/MARCH 2017 and younger

MAY 2017 and younger JULY 2017 and younger APRIL 2017 and younger JUNE 2017 and younger AUGUST 2017 and younger (Pups must be at least 12 months of age during month of meet to compete in the stakes.) 2. REGISTRATION. A. All entries must be individually registered 30 days before the Meet (Sept. 7). Entries registered after that will be charged a $25 late penalty. Greyhounds registered under different ownerships may draw in against one another, even though they are being handled by the same kennel. Entries can only be made by NGA members. B. Individual Registrations of pups being entered that are received Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (Oct. 3, 4, 5) will require the Immediate Service charge. Absolutely no entries will be accepted whose individual applications are not received by Friday, Oct. 5. C. No dogs having had an official schooling at any regulation track will be allowed to participate. Dogs to be checked with NGA registration papers, as in past Meets. D. Any Greyhound receiving an “Interfered” or “Did Not Finish” comment at any time during the stake is automatically scratched from further competition. E. Entry Fee, all Stakes: $80 per pup (includes $30 consignment fee for auction entries). F. Deadline for entry: Noon Wednesday Oct. 3 for those in sale, otherwise 2 p.m., Friday Oct. 5. G. Caution: Pups not matching their bertillon card will regrettably be scratched, so be sure the bertillon is properly completed, and the right Greyhound is brought to the paddock. H. Every Greyhound participating in the NGA Fall Meet (including track stakes and auction) shall be vaccinated for canine distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella bronchiseptica and rabies at least two weeks prior to the Meet (vaccination must take place on or prior to Sept. 24, 2018). Veterinary certification shall be presented to the NGA; 1) on day of arrival, or no later than morning of the next business day following arrival, if kenneling on NGA grounds; 2) on schooling deadline, if not kenneling on NGA grounds; 3) at time of entry, if not kenneling on NGA grounds and not schooling. Greyhounds not meeting this requirement will not be permitted to participate in the Fall Meet or be housed on NGA grounds. QUALIFYING. A. Stakes can fill to 30 dogs (if more received, split into two or more stakes.)* B. A minimum of 16 entries must be received or no stake is held; Entries may be entered in next oldest age group. C. All stakes geared to 6-dog finals. D. Round I, Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 8 and 9. 30 dogs or less — 1st to finals, 2nd to Flite I Consolation, 3rd to Flite II Consolation, rest to other consolations. Finals — Thursday and Friday, Oct. 11 and 12. E. Pups not matching their bertillon will need to be scratched, so be sure the bertillon is properly completed, and the right Greyhound is brought to the paddock. No exceptions! F. A very strict, sophisticated system of Drug Testing (including testing for steroids and EPO) will be conducted at this meet. Violations (including findings of any performance altering substances) may result in penalties, fines, cancellation from stakes and auction, or other sanctions determined by NGA officials. 3.

PURSES. A. Trophies to all final main-stake winners. (Sponsorship for main and consolation stakes available). B. Purses to be determined by final number of entries, supplemented by contributions and sponsorships received specifically for this meet, minus trophy expense. C. Final-day purses will be issued the Monday after the Meet (Oct. 15). They may be picked up or will be mailed out that day. D. The NGA is not responsible for other promotions with respect to the outcome of the NGA Track Stakes or other NGA Meet activities.

*If stake is split, effort will be made to have nominators’ entries spread equally as possible throughout the divisions. This can only be assured if nominators enter all their pups for a particular stake at the same time.

SCHOOLING PROCEDURE FOR NGA MEETS The procedure of obtaining positions for pre-stake schooling at the NGA Meet requires that the NGA receive, by 3 p.m. the work day preceding each day of schooling, (either by mail or fax with the form below, or by phone) the following information: 1) total number of pups being schooled and veterinary certification of required vaccinations for each schooler 2) the number of boxes (races) needed 3) which day you’ll be schooling 4) 5/16 or hand school 5) $5 non-refundable fee per box (which will be added to purses, minus schooling expenses) At 3 p.m. on the day preceding schooling (3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, for Sunday’s and Monday’s schooling), a drawing will be held of all nominators who have applied to school for that particular day. Based on the order drawn, staggered numbers (representing the number of boxes requested) will be assigned. (Example: If you’re name were drawn first, and you had three boxes, you’d be assigned races 1, 5 and 9.) Your schooling cards will be made available at the office after the draw or the following morning (the day of schooling). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCHOOLING FOR Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. or Fri. (circle one) (Deadline: 3 p.m., the day before; 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 schooling) 1. Total number of schoolers ____ (Number should be no higher than number of veterinary vaccination certifications submitted; these certifications MUST be submitted by schooling deadline)

3. I want to hand-school (indicate number____________) of my races. _________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of races needed for schooling ____

Name of Nominator____________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________ City_______________________ State_______ Phone_____________________________________________________________________________________ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCHOOLING FOR Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. or Fri. (circle one) (Deadline: 3 p.m., the day before; 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28 for Sept. 30 and Oct. 1 schooling)

Total number of schoolers ____

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Number of races needed for schooling ____

3. I want to hand-school (indicate number____________) of my races. _________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Nominator____________________________________________________________________________

Address_______________________________________________ City_______________________ State_______ Phone_____________________________________________________________________________________ It’ll be the nominator’s responsibility to have his pups ready to load at the right box on time. (Normally 30 races are run per hour, but allow for more time due to possible scratches. Please be on time.) Any box of pups that doesn’t show on time will have to be re-assigned a new number, which will be available at the judges’ stand. Schooling starts at 8:30 a.m. on all schooling days. All reasonable effort will be made to run all schooling programs, but in the event of a cancellation of schooling, all cancelled races will be moved to the next day (unless voluntarily scratched) and will be drawn in with those requests for the next day at the 3 p.m. draw on the day of cancellation. Cancellation of schooling on Friday will bring a conclusion to the pre-stake schooling for the week, with all receipts for the day refunded. Please be sure to submit the $5-per-box fee when applying.

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APPLICATION FOR FALL AUCTION CONSIGNMENT (IMPORTANT!! PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE!) BREEDING STOCK I wish to list the following breeding stock for the NGA Auction, Oct. 12, 2018 in Abilene. (Please include all applicable, requested information on brood matrons.) 1.

NAME ____________________________________________WHELPED____________________________________ SIRE __________________________________DAM___________________________________________________ DATE FEMALE LAST BRED _________________________. DID SHE HAVE A LITTER? IF SO, BORN NATURALLY OR BY C-SECTION?__________________________________________________________ . WHEN FEMALE WAS LAST IN SEASON _______________________________________________________________ . OTHER INFORMATION: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

NAME ____________________________________________WHELPED____________________________________ SIRE __________________________________DAM___________________________________________________ DATE FEMALE LAST BRED ________________________. DID SHE HAVE A LITTER?_____________________________ IF SO, BORN NATURALLY OR BY C-SECTION?__________________________________________________________ . WHEN FEMALE WAS LAST IN SEASON _______________________________________________________________ . OTHER INFORMATION: __________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________

TRACK-STAKE AGED PUPS

(Pups entered in NGA Track Stakes) I wish to list the following track-stake aged pups for the NGA Auction in Abilene. Pups From Litter No. 1 (Name)

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GRADED TRACK DOGS

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COMMODITIES I wish to consign Greyhound-related commodities, with the understanding that _______% (must be at least 50%) proceeds will go directly to the Hall Of Fame, NGA meet purse supplements, or _____________________________ State Greyhound Association (circle one).

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I hereby consign the Greyhounds or commodities listed herein for the 2018 Fall NGA Greyhound Sale. I further agree to abide by the condition of the sale as provided by the NGA. Enclosed is my consignment fee of $30 per dog. (No fee for commodities.)

IMPORTANT! When submitting application, please include $30 consignment fee per Greyhound, stake entry fee, entry card, the Greyhound’s registration certificate, required inoculation certification (if not already submitted) and a properly signed transfer. (If pup not yet registered, send completed signed onion skin.) Deadline for all consignments is noon, Wednesday, Oct. 3 NO EXCEPTIONS!! When consigning Track-Stake aged pups, be sure to include the entry fee per pup, and specify if the pup is to be entered in a stake for older pups.

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CATALOG INFORMATION ON CONSIGNED GREYHOUNDS To be completed by owner at time of application (As much of the information you provide here as is possible will be used in the catalog, along with a twogeneration pedigree of each racing lot and a three-generation pedigree of each breeding lot.) REMEMBER!! Catalog deadline is noon, Oct. 3, Consignment cannot be acepted by phone. Enclose: n Fees n Signed Transfer, n Certificate of Registration, n Vaccination Certification, n Stake entry card. Responsibility of cards being accurately completed falls solely on the owner. (All, including write-up information, must be sent with application.)

Blanchard sprinters step up their game Trainer James E. Blanchard was hoping to be competitive in his first full season of racing at Wheeling Island.

Mission accomplished. Booked in late June 2017, the Blanchard Kennel made an impression last year in only half a season of racing. This year, the kennel has been on or near the top of the standings from day one. While a number of greyhounds have given the kennel a boost in 2018, two sprinters – Perry Of Ruckus by and Royal Daddys Stan Boy – have stepped Pawloski up their games this spring. Both are competing in Grade AA and hitting the pay sheet at a 70 percent plus rate this year. Perry Of Ruckus has been on a roll since early March – 5 wins, 5 seconds and 3 thirds in 15 starts through midMay. A dozen of the trips have been against Grade AA sprinters while the other three races in Grade A. “Perry has always had the talent, but now he’s got his box speed down. He’s snapping it,” Blanchard said. “His biggest upgrade has been his break. Right now, he’s in a zone.” During his last 15 outings, Perry Of Ruckus has been in the top three at the first turn in all but two of those races. It wasn’t always that way. Perry Of Ruckus, an August 2015 greyhound out of BD’s GraysonTracy Of Ruckus, opened his career at Southland Park Gaming and Racing in Arkansas in March 2017. In eight starts, he had a win and a third. “Too young and too wide,”

Blanchard said. “It’s really hard to break a pup in at Southland.”

Moving onto Orange Park in Florida, Perry Of Ruckus posted three straight schooling victories before heading north to Wheeling last August. In 26 starts in 2017, Perry Of Ruckus had 7 wins, 2 seconds, 2 thirds and 1 fourth – only a 46 percent mark on the pay sheet. “At first, I thought he might be too wide for Wheeling and he wasn’t breaking consistently,” Blanchard noted. “There was an adjustment period, and it took him some time to figure it out.” Overall this year, Perry Of Ruckus has 6 wins, 8 seconds, 3 thirds and 2

Blanchard Kennel sprinters Royal Daddys Boy, left, and Perry Of Ruckus have shined this spring at Wheeling Island. Holding the Grade AA pair is trainer James E. Blanchard. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

fourths in 24 starts – an impressive 79 percent in the money finish. At one point, he was first or second in eight straight Grade AA races. Blanchard said Perry Of Ruckus has turned into “the total package. “He has some box speed, rush to the first turn and can finish,” Blanchard said. “I prefer him to draw an outside post position so greyhounds can’t chop Ad deadline is now down on him.” Although Perry Of Ruckus turns 3 years old September in August, he only has1 about 60 career races. He is owned by Billie for Fall Jo Smart. Royal Daddys Boy, a December Review 2015 greyhound out of Quick ReplyAHK Miss Kellin, opened his career at Orange Park – climbing the ladder to Grade A. In 21 starts before coming to Wheeling late last year, he had 4 wins, 5 seconds, 1 third and 3 fourths. “He didn’t break that well at Orange Park but had a lot of early foot to the turn,” Blanchard related. “He was a marginal greyhound we decided to try him at Wheeling. As it turned

out, he’s tailor-made for this racetrack the speed merchant captured Grade B (Wheeling).” by 6 ½ lengths and Grade A by 2 ½ It didn’t look that way early on as lengths in successive starts. Royal Daddys Boy had a rough start – “It was cold when he came up to three eighth place Grade B finishes in Wheeling from Florida, so that was an his first three Wheeling races. adjustment,” Blanchard said. “It also “We took him off for a bit and took some time to get his weight where then TO schooled him a couple times,” we wanted it.” ADVERTISERS Blanchard said. “All of a sudden, it At Orange Park, Royal Daddys was like a light bulb goes off and he Boy raced at 72 to 72 ½ pounds, but additions, took All off.” ad copy, corrections, had dropped to 69-70 cancellapounds when he Ittions, took Royal Daddys Boybe 13 races first came to Wheeling. couple etc. must received on or beforeThe thelastfirst to win Grade C, but he hit the trifecta months he’s been back to his Orange day of the month prior to publication. If that day ticket in 10 of those starts – taking an Park weight. onholding a weekend or holiday, will behe’s acceptearlyfalls lead and on for a piece. In hisads last 20 starts, been on top Royal Daddys Boy still doesn’t have at the first turn in 15 of those trips. ed on the following workday. great box speed, but few greyhounds Blanchard feels Royal Daddys have his power rush to the first turn. Boy’s best races are from outside posts, “He doesn’t need to break, he just where he can outrush the inside early needs room to rush. I think he can speed. outrush any greyhound at the raceIn his first six Grade AA efforts, track to the first turn,” Blanchard said. Royal Daddys Boy had a pair of wins, “Unbelievable speed, he’s fun to watch a third and a fourth. going to the turn. He hooks the turn Overall, the speedster has 5 wins, 7 good, sliding to the rail.” seconds, 2 thirds and 2 fourths in 22 As the weather started to warm up Wheeling starts this year – a 72 percent in April, so did Royal Daddys Boy. mark on the pay sheet. He is owned by After winning Grade C by 5 lengths, Deborah S. Elliott.

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Popular greyhound mythology –– the top ten popular greyhound myths, exposed, explained, and debunked Having been a participant in various greyhound-related discussion venues on social media, for almost as long as it has been

ongoing, I’ve come to a conclusion. Nothing has been more problematic for the new or wouldbe greyhound adopter, than the litany of disinformation and greyhound mythology that exists within the popular culture. Greyhound mythology permeates all forms of media, and particularly, social media. The counter-intuitive and false narratives that abound throughout by greyhound-related Dennis social and main- McKeon stream media, have become an impediment to the adopter’s capacity to understand, intuit and to cope with a plethora of perfectly normal and manageable greyhound behaviors. Perhaps even more unfortunately, this mythology has become an inhibition to understanding, embracing and advocating for the essence of the greyhound breed itself, as a unique, high-functioning, genetically-diverse, yet especially vulnerable population. So in the spirit of debunking the many fallacies and myths about greyhounds (myths that have been popularized by those who are as far removed from the everyday lives of those greyhounds, as you and I are from everyday life in the halls of Camelot), I’ve decided to compile a Top Ten list of greyhound myths that are likely to confuse adopters. So let’s get started--critical thinking caps placed on heads, turned to “activate”.

MYTH # 10 “GREYHOUNDS ARE THE ONLY BREED MENTIONED IN THE BIBLE” While this is a very romantic, alluring notion, thanks to a liberal translation by good ol’ King James, it simply isn’t the case. Now, there were longlimbed, aerodynamic sight hounds in the Middle East that may have lain at Pharaoh’s feet, and which would have been the inspiration for their inclusion in the Bible story--but they weren’t Greyhounds. Modern investigations into the canine genome and DNA, have shown us that Greyhounds, aside from their canine connection to wolves, are unrelated to the ancient Saharan breeds, like the Saluki and the Afghan Hound. Greyhounds, genetically, are the foundation breed of a “clade” or family of canines, that includes the Saint Bernard, Belgian Malinois, Irish Setter, and Whippet, among others, originating within the sphere of Celtic culture and influence. The greyhounds we know today, are almost certainly descended from the dogs of the Celts, a culture which flourished in central Europe, from Austria, to northern Spain, to the British Isles, from 1200

BC to the time of the Roman conquests. See Martin Roper’s excellent article, entitled “Everything You Know Is Wrong”, which expands upon these relatively recent revelations. MYTH # 9 “GREYHOUNDS WEAR MUZZLES BECAUSE THEY ARE VICIOUS AND/OR OF UNRELIABLE TEMPERAMENT” This myth was promoted and popularized by political activists who were working to outlaw the coursing of live jackrabbits by greyhounds, or other sight hounds. In the 1980s, this was a well-orchestrated movement that received quite a bit of media attention, and was even successful in some locales. Unfortunately, the greyhound and his reputation were casualties of the attendant, activist propaganda. It mischaracterized the greyhound as having been “trained to kill” and made “bloodthirsty”, through performance of what had been its original and traditional function in America, as a controller of cropdestructive vermin. The unwitting public, naturally, assumed that greyhounds could not, therefore, be trustworthy pets. At the time, many greyhounds were briefly exposed to the coursing of live game, before being exposed to training for formal competition chasing artificial lures. None of this had any effect upon the greyhound’s nature, temperament or disposition, and they were then, as they are now, good-natured dogs, who are ordinarily quite biddable and easy to handle and manage. They wear muzzles to prevent mouthing or nipping injuries when at play--or when socializing with one another in large groups, where minor disputes might otherwise escalate into major ones.

MYTH # 8 “G R E Y H O U N D S ARE NATURALLY LAZY” We all know the popular stereotype of the greyhound as a “45 mile-perhour couch potato”. Unfortunately, due to the insidious nature of the popular mythology, this has become a selffulfilling prophecy for many retired greyhounds. Canines, as a species, have been widely observed, whether in domestication or in the wild, to sleep anywhere from 12-16 hours a day. This is perfectly normal behavior for a canine, and particularly when they are actively training for, or competing in any running sport, as greyhounds do. Greyhounds don’t develop and maintain their rippling, bulging, powerful muscles by being kept in state of suspended animation. When training and competing, they lead very busy and active lives, and thrive on the attention and activity—as well as the downtime. Any dog, greyhound or otherwise, can become lethargic, lazy and/or even depressed, without adequate mental and physical stimulation and sensory engagement. I’m afraid that far too many “45 mile-per-hour couch potatoes” are being “made”, nowadays, for they are certainly not born into being static sofa adornments. Greyhounds thrive on activity, like walking, galloping, swimming, or even training for sports, such as lure coursing, flyball or agility competition. While not every adopter has the inclination or ability to participate in organized, amateur competitions with their greyhounds, most adopters can and should provide at least a fair amount of healthful recreation and exercise for their pet greyhounds, if only to begin and nurture the bonding process. It should go without mentioning, that a reasonably fit and active greyhound will be healthier, and experience a better quality of life, than an entirely outof-shape, sedentary one. MYTH # 7 “MY SHY GREYHOUND MUST HAVE BEEN ABUSED” As time goes by, we seem to learn

more and more about how many facets of ourselves, our personalities, and our nature, are often somewhat a matter of inheritance, or of genetic predisposition. Greyhound breeders have long known that things like disposition, temperament, and other aspects of greyhound nature, are highly heritable, and greatly influenced by a greyhound’s own ancestry. Likewise, breeders of dogs whose main “job” is to be a cute, friendly and loving companion, or a family pet, realize these same things. Just as greyhound breeders do, they select their breeding stock with the intent of either amplifying the most desirable aspects of the breed’s nature, or modifying the less desirable ones. The difference being, of course, the greyhounds aren’t bred to be companions or pets. Greyhounds are bred to perform a function. There have been many painfully shy and reactive greyhounds who were never abused, but who excelled at their function, and who went on to produce greyhounds who were just as excellent and influential as they were--and just as shy--sometimes, even more so. “Like tends to beget like”—Chapter 1, Verse 1, in the breeder’s manual, concerning any domesticated animal. It is not necessary for a greyhound to possess an outgoing, gregarious nature in order to be a superior performance dog, or a prolific producer. In fact, that never even enters the equation for a breeder of performance greyhounds. Highly accomplished, productive, and hugely influential greyhounds, like Westy Whizzer, Unruly and Representation, to mention only a few, were known to have been unusually shy and withdrawn individuals. Yet it is almost impossible, today, to find an American greyhound pedigree in which they and their descendants do not figure prominently, or in which they have not had significant input and impact. So there are some strains and families of greyhounds who tend toward being “hot-blooded”, skittish and/or

mercurially reactive, and to a greater or lesser degree, shy, introverted, and sometimes, even withdrawn. While greyhounds of this sort eventually become accustomed to their human familiars, and will behave quite normally among them, they can become extremely upset and fearful when faced with a change of venue, where they are confronted with often intimidating novelties at every turn, including strange humans. Such is the case for many of these types, going from the kennel to the adoptive environment. They require structure and punctuality to their routine, and patience on the part of their new owners, when introducing them to strange people, objects, environments and situations. They will eventually bond with their new human(s), as long as they are not repeatedly confronted with a sensory or stress overload-- and expected to cope with that all at once. MYTH # 6 “GREYHOUNDS ARE ‘FORCED’ TO RUN” Greyhounds are bred to run, and to run at exceptionally high rates of speed. This desire and need to run, and the love of running, is etched on their DNA. They have, after all, been bred to run and compete with one another for thousands of years. Speed has always excited man, and it isn’t too hard to envision even ancient, tribal societies, designing competitions among their game-coursing dogs, to test their speed, agility and mettle. Since the 18th century, greyhounds have been bred to compete in formal coursing competitions. In the early part of the 20th century, the focus of greyhound breeders gradually changed from coursing, to the breeding of greyhounds who were willing and able to chase a motorized, artificial lure around an oval-shaped track. In either case, breeding greyhounds who possessed the desire and ability to run and compete with one another was paramount in the minds of breeders. Today, our modern greyhounds are so steeped in the genetics of their highfunctioning ancestors, they are virtu-

ally born knowing how to chase, and with the desire to compete while chasing. They don’t have to be taught any of that. It comes as naturally to them as barking does to a terrier. The job of a professional breeder or trainer is to provide ample opportunity for the young and developing greyhound, to hone and sharpen his natural-born skills. As with any other athlete, repetition is the key to the ultimate refinement of one’s innate abilities. Practice makes perfect. There is simply no way to poke, prod or otherwise “force” a greyhound to chase after a prey effigy, if that greyhound doesn’t want to do so. He runs on his own, and makes the decision to participate in or carry on with the chase all by himself. The vast and overwhelming majority of greyhounds are more than willing and eager, but very occasionally, one will emerge who lacks the desire to partake of the chase. He either takes no part in the chase, or quits the chase soon after it begins. It’s as simple as that. No one can, nor would they be so inclined as to try and “force” them. How could you? At that point, it’s out of your hands, and entirely up to the greyhound. Incidentally, the sofas of America and nearby Canada are literally teeming with young greyhounds who didn’t quite have the skills to successfully compete, or were simply not inclined to do so. MYTH # 5. “GREYHOUNDS L AC K ‘ S O C I A L I Z AT I O N ’ ” I doubt that there is any population of dogs, who are more well-schooled in canine social graces, or more fluent in canine body language, stress signaling, and comprehension of such things. The reason for this is simple. Greyhounds are kept with their dams for much longer than most puppies, and their “pack” remains intact, even after they are separated from their dams--usually at about 14-16 weeks, sometimes a bit earlier, sometimes later--depending upon how much their dam can tolerate. She teaches them pack manners and deportment, as well

as monitoring their interactions with one another. Later on, when serious training begins, the litter will be introduced to a larger pack or colony, where their early social training will stand them in good stead, as they integrate with the others in the pack/colony. It is critically important to their success, for greyhounds to co-exist within that pack or colony, peacefully and without stress. Managed properly, they do this splendidly, precisely because they are so well-socialized, perceptive, and fluent in communicating with one another. As adoptees in retirement, when greyhounds experience difficulties with strange dogs, it is often because those dogs lack the refinement of social skills, and the fluency in canine communication that the greyhound already possesses--and is used to encountering in other greyhounds. Greyhounds, raised to be performing athletes, are handled at very early stages. It is imperative that a greyhound be amenable to and comfortable with being groomed or checked for injury, and mannerly when on lead, if the trainer is to maintain any type of efficiency and order in the kennel. Or when taken to perform, that the greyhound is accepting of inspection and handling by relative strangers. What greyhounds lack, and what is sometimes confused with “socialization”, is habituation—that is, habituation to strange environments and less structured or unstructured lifestyles. Greyhounds are highly socialized creatures of habit. Fortunately, they have the intelligence and adaptability to adjust to a radical life change, well beyond their formative stages, provided their humans are correctly informed, prepared, patient, empathetic, and willing to meet them halfway. MYTH # 4. “MY GREYHOUND MUST HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED, BECAUSE HE DOESN’T KNOW HOW TO PLAY WITH TOYS” From the moment they learn to walk, greyhounds spend their lives playing with one another. They run

themselves ragged, frolicking, chasing one another, wrestling and play-fighting. They get into all sorts of mischief, and can quickly exhaust their human familiars with their boundless energy, competing with one another for attention and affection. Greyhounds are creatures of the chase. Their favored “play” consists of chasing and catching things that appear to run away from them. So, when the adopter presents the greyhound with an inanimate object that he is expected to play with, often the greyhound shows no interest in it. This, of course, if we understand what motivates greyhounds, is entirely predictable. Now, if the adopter were to make a simple “lure pole”, which is only an old broomstick with a stuffed animal or rag attached to one end by a short rope--the greyhound would be jumping out of his skin to chase, catch, and play with it, as the person extended the lure pole and walked briskly away from the dog, in long circles. Still and all, most breeders and some trainers do provide their greyhounds with inanimate “toys”, which are sometimes shredded to bits in nanoseconds, or in tugs-of-war, or flung around in an attempt to entice them to try and escape. or simply forgotten about and ignored. Inanimate objects, with the exception of the sofa, are not always of much interest to greyhounds. They like to chase things that are in motion. For a greyhound, they are not a critical life value of which they are cruelly deprived. Greyhounds get ample opportunity, every day, to play with one another, or to play at chasing a lure. For them, it’s all fun and games. It should also be mentioned that there is no medically recognized malady such as “Stair Deprivation Syndrome”, afflicting greyhounds to the extent that there is any loss in the quality of their lives. They are simply unfamiliar with stairs, and they require time and practice to learn to negotiate staircases. Greyhounds who reside in single story

homes are not known to suffer any ill effects from having been deprived of stairs. Likewise, veterinary medicine does not recognize “Glass Door Deficiency” as a mitigating factor to the greyhounds’ ultimate happiness and contentment. Greyhounds encounter glass doors all the time in their pre-adoption environs, and they are not the only breed or animal that sometimes fails to recognize that a glass door is between them and wherever they are headed. Glass doors can be illuminated for animals by simply affixing some duct tape, in an X-pattern, to the glass itself. MYTH # 3 “GREYHOUNDS ARE FED CONTAMINATED MEAT” The beef which greyhounds and many rare and priceless zoo carnivores are fed, and which is processed into commercial dog food, is beef that is deemed “not fit for human consumption”. Greyhounds, as we know, are not human, and if a foodstuff is determined to be unfit for human consumption, that does not imply or mean that it isn’t perfectly fit for canine (or other animal) consumption. The beef greyhounds are fed, is most often sourced from nonproductive or aged dairy cows, from cows who have met with misadventure or injury, or from cows who are dying of natural, incurable causes. Exactly the sort of animals most predators prey upon, left to their own devices. Despite what you may have read or heard, there is no American food inspection department or bureau that grades meat by letters and/or numbers. Per the fact-checkers at Snopes…” …in the USA meat is not graded on a scale represented by letters, so one would never see crates of meat labeled Grade D (or any other letter grade). In order to protect the public from food borne illnesses, meat products (a group which includes beef, pork, lamb, and veal) sold in the U.S. are inspected by the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to ensure that they meet U.S. food safety

standards for safety, wholesomeness, and accuracy in labeling in accordance with the Federal Meat Inspection Act (FMIA). However, the FSIS does not “grade” meat as part of the standard inspection process: inspection is strictly a pass/fail system, and meat products either pass or are rejected as unfit. There is no such thing as “Grade D but edible” or “pet food only” grades of meat”. Canines are known carrion eaters, and can handle a much higher bacteria load in their diet than we humans can. Their digestive systems are a marvel of adaptation and efficiency. For example, pet dogs have been well known to bury or hide their fresh meat bones for periods of time that render them foul and putrid smelling—or what we would likely term “rotten”--and then, to find, chew and ingest them, days or even weeks later, to no ill effect. In my career as a greyhound trainer, I never encountered a greyhound with chronic digestive issues. Such an affliction would render any greyhound unable to perform and compete. Nevertheless, we read every day, on social media’s greyhound related pages, of adopted greyhounds who have chronic diarrhea, and who are fed all manner of extremely expensive custom, “designer” kibbles, none of which seem to rectify the problem. The only greyhounds I have ever known who suffer chronic intestinal catharses are pet greyhounds--who are not fed the beef with which greyhounds are raised, grown and maintained, prior to and during their performance careers. Greyhound breeders and trainers have had hundreds of years to experiment with various diets, and to judge, via objective performance results, which foodstuffs yield the best results, and maintain the greyhounds in the absolute best health and condition, with uncomplicated digestion and elimination habits. They all seem to agree, in the intensely competitive performance marketplace, that the much-maligned, lean, red, minced beef viscera, deemed “not fit for human consumption” is the

best choice as a staple food. The trendy and popular BARF (bones and raw foods) diet, which many breeders and owners of pet and performance/working dogs of other breeds have lionized and swear by, is simply an improvisation upon the basic greyhound diet. “Raw feeding” has proven to be a panacea for many retired greyhounds who have simply not been able to adjust to or cope with an all kibble diet. Raw feeding is what greyhounds have been used to all their lives, and for countless generations of greyhounds that preceded them--which has resulted in a breed that is quite well adapted to this sort of diet. Given the hundreds of processed pet food recalls that we see each year, the traditional greyhound basic diet of meat, meal, water, stewed vegetables and various other additives, begins to make even more sense for greyhounds who are experiencing significant difficulties adjusting to what for them, is an abnormal (and unappealing) diet of pure kibble. MYTH # 2 “GREYHOUNDS ARE CONFINED TO THEIR CAGES FOR 23 HOURS A DAY” To begin with, performing greyhounds in the USA, are bedded down in compartments called “crates”, not cages. These crates are no different, other than being larger (by mandate) than most of the crates you can purchase at your local pet emporium. They are identified on the boxes they come in as “crates”, and many adopters use them with great success when they are away from the home, or sleeping. A crate is the greyhound’s “safe space”, where he cannot be disturbed by the others in the colony, but can still see and hear them and his human caretakers. The open air design allows the greyhound to remain cool in the hot weather, and warm in the cold weather, as kennels are climate-controlled. This open-air design also allows his trainers to maintain visual contact with him, so that they can always see what he is

doing, and tell immediately if something is amiss with him, or troubling him. Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, the more pertinent question is… “For how many hours of ‘awake time’ each day, are greyhounds confined to their crates?” The answer to the question is, about 2-4 hours per day, on average, depending upon what the individual greyhound is scheduled to do that day. As we have already discussed, greyhounds are world-renown, worldclass sleepers, who require significant downtime, often as much as 16 hours a day of sleep, to replenish the enormous amounts of energy they expend while training and performing. Greyhounds lead very busy and active lives as performing athletes. They are usually turned out in large groups, to play, socialize and to take care of nature’s calls, 4-6 times per day, for anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour. Their everyday routine might also involve significant time spent training, galloping, walking, swimming, performing, and/or being groomed, massaged, checked for injuries--and even taking whirlpool baths. There are few dull moments. Again, simple common sense tells us that greyhounds don’t develop and maintain their impressive, dense musculature by spending their awake-time laying around, hangin’ out, playing video games, and eating Doritos.

MYTH #1 “GREYHOUND BREEDERS ARE ONLY INTERESTED IN BREEDING FOR SPEED, SPEED AND MORE SPEED” If only it were that easy. While speed is a necessary attribute for any successful greyhound who competes in running sports, it is far from the only necessary attribute. Greyhound breeders wrack their brains trying to come up with just the right combination of bloodline, traits, aptitudes and attributes between a prospective sire and dam that they would prefer be passed on to the prospective offspring. Perhaps the most important attribute a greyhound can possess, maybe even more than pure speed or pace, is what we refer to as “heart”. It’s what sportswriters and pundits call an “intangible”. Heart, in the case of a greyhound, is an all-consuming desire and will to lead the pack in the chase, despite any adversity he/she may encounter. A greyhound who possess brilliant pace or speed, will not succeed in a big way, if he or she does not also possess a great deal of “heart” and desire to lead the pack. Likewise, a greyhound who can flash incredible speed, will not be very successful if he/she does not also have sufficient stamina to “stay the course”, for however long the event takes. Having a great degree of natural athleticism is also a requisite for any greyhound to become a successful competitor, in whatever greyhound

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sport they do participate. A greyhound who lacks the nerve and courage to hold his line in the chaos of the pack, when turning at high speeds, will never amount to much of a competitor. Similarly, that also applies to a greyhound who lacks the aptitude and skill to weave his/her way through congestion to lead the pack. So we can see that the breeder has many things to consider, besides speed, when planning a mating. He not only wants to breed greyhounds who are fast and agile, but who are also smart, brave and tenacious chasers, and who possess the character of the classic greyhound. All of the above are some of the very reasons greyhounds make such fascinating and unique pets. These desirable aptitudes and attributes, these intangibles, are part of the makeup of all greyhounds, to a greater or lesser degree. A greyhound doesn’t need to have been a world-class competitor to be a fine example of traditional and classical greyhound temperament and disposition. There are many common, bluecollar competitors who give every last measure of their ability, each and every time they are asked to perform. When they become your pet, they will display those same sterling attributes and qualities, as your life-long, dedicated companion or family member, giving you every last measure of their love and devotion. And that is why they are so well loved themselves, the world over.

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2018 Sire Standings Intermediate Tracks

Top grade wins by progeny of below listed sires for all distances for the following North America tracks: Dubuque, Flagler, Gulf, Mardi Gras, Orange Park, Naples-Ft. Myers, Palm Beach, Southland, St. Petersburg, Tri-State and Wheeling Island. First four numerical columns represent the number of pups litter registered with NGA for the year at the top of each column, and four year total. Last column is the number of top grade wins by offspring at above tracks. Race results furnished by Greybase. Rk. Sire Pedigree 13 14 15 16 Total........Wins 1. DJAYS OCTANE (FLYING PENSKE-ONE MORE SECRET) 779 1368 1523 881 4551......... 509 2. KC AND ALL (GABLE DODGE-KC DID IT BEST) 373 799 710 941 2823......... 445 3. PAT C CLEMENT (FLYING PENSKE-PAT C CLEMENTINE) 414 368 305 401 1488......... 162 4. SH AVATAR (KIOWA MON MANNY-TOM S CATERWAUL) 193 113 197 503............ 94 5. BD’S GRAYSON (DODGEM BY DESIGN-BD’S VALENTINE) 402 417 290 188 1297............ 86 6. KIOWA MON MANNY (FLYING PENSKE-FLYING MONICA K) 728 270 120 177 1295............ 72 7. KIOWA MYTH (DRAGON FIRE-VJ’S KINTES GAL) 28 110 173 283 594............ 71 8. BELLA INFRARED (KIOWA MON MANNY-BELLA IONIC) 274 303 118 115 810............ 66 9. TMC’S REMEDY (LONESOME CRY-TMC’S JOSALYNN) 117 126 78 68 389............ 63 10. BARCELONA BOSS (SURF LORIAN-KENDRA) 174 316 370 860............ 62 11. FLYING COAL CITY (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING CRESTLINE) 485 354 195 138 1172............ 61 12. DRAGON FIRE (BRETT LEE-HOOPS SLAMDUNK) 347 216 123 66 752............ 54 13. PAT C SABBATH (KC AND ALL-OPERATION SCORCH) 46 26 72............ 51 14. FLYING PENSKE (OSHKOSH RACEY-SHE’S A NATURAL) 246 203 146 33 628............ 47 15. TRENT LEE (BRETT LEE-SAN TAN GEM) 300 263 189 220 972............ 46 17. KIOWA SWEET TREY (OSWALD COBBLEPOT-TM’S SWEET DREAM) 600 416 271 111 1398............ 36 18. SUPERIOR PANAMA (KC AND ALL-USS CEREMONY) 6 53 59............ 34 19. LAST OUTLAW (FLYING PENSKE-WW GALE FINANCE) 57 147 97 45 346............ 28 LONESOME CRY (GABLE DODGE-JABBERIN JACKIE) 430 172 171 159 932............ 28 P’S GIBBS (KIOWA SWEET TREY-PK’S WIGGLEY) 93 147 27 28 295............ 28 22. BOC’S BLAST OFF (DJAYS OCTANE-UCME BY A MILE) 4 7 36 44 91............ 27 23. IRUSKA ALL STAR (P’S RAISING CAIN-CEE BAR STAR) 80 49 65 33 227............ 26 24. JACK’S BIG LAD (KIOWA SWEET TREY-LETA’S CORVETTE) 13 22 26 8 69............ 25 25. FLYING HYDROGEN (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING MONACO) 113 181 144 67 505............ 24 26. SOPRANO DRIVE (TNT STAR WARS-ESSIE ECKS DRIVE) 115 92 162 24 393............ 23 27. SHONN (RYSTA-MANTLE QUEEN*) 15 20 110 181 326............ 21 28. GOLDEN SQUIRE (SURF LORIAN-GREYS TOUCH GOLD) 35 86 150 271............ 20 29. DEERFIELD MOVER* (TOMS THE BEST-MALBAY SWIFT) 14 20 31 25 90............ 19 30. ATASCOCITA GRAY (LONESOME CRY-ATASCOCITA SOFIA) 9 97 106............ 18 FLYING FIRED UP (RHYTHMLESS-FLYING ABLAZE) 120 120............ 18 32. SUPER LEE (BRETT LEE-KIOWA WW GARCIS) 61 51 36 31 179............ 17 WW TIME WARP (MINAKI ZEKE-TWILITE DREAMON) 16 19 13 48............ 17 34. OSHKOSH LAMONT (LONESOME CRY-OSHKOSH NAOMI) 13 15 18 79 125............ 16 35. ALIVEFORTOMORROW (DODGEM BY DESIGN-KB’S DEVELYN) 6 4 10............ 15 BARCIA BALE (GO WILD TEDDY-PRINCESS BALE) 5 5............ 15 NMS SWEET THING (FLYING PENSKE-SOBE LILY) 57 61 51 89 258............ 15 38. BOC’S TONY ROMO (FLYING PENSKE-BOC’S SLIM N FIT) 42 42............ 14 DUTCH MAGIC (DJAYS OCTANE-IRUSKA PEGASUS) 16 21 37............ 14 FLYIN MAN OF GOD (GABLE DODGE-FLYING BUTTONS) 46 87 112 9 254............ 14 STEALINTHESHOW (IRUSKA ALL STAR-KENDRA) 11 11............ 14 STREET CREDIT (ROCKSTEADY EDDIE-NELLIE EARS) 21 10 18 49............ 14 43. DEFINATE OPINION (SURF LORIAN-JOSIVA) 14 12 16 42............ 13 FLYING WESTOVER (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING CRESTLINE) 172 42 52 37 303............ 13 HI NOON HERO (FLYING PENSKE-HI NOON CATWOMAN) 27 184 94 8 313............ 13 RHYTHMLESS (JIMBO SCOTTY-TEMPO LIZZIE) 268 110 43 21 442............ 13 47. DEFRIM BALE* (BARTRIM BALE-AMELIA BALE) 187 159 44 109 499............ 12 GATOR JOHN (DODGEM BY DESIGN-MAGIC FUTURITY) 17 33 26 16 92............ 12 49. AMF EX PRESIDENT (KIOWA MON MANNY-BONEX) 25 90 43 14 172............ 11 BELLA INCUBUS (KIOWA MON MANNY-BELLA IONIC) 12 32 44............ 11 JD TITANIUM (GALENA-TERRI LYNN) 16 31 1 48............ 11 SURE AS (BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ-WINSOME BLUEBIRD) 12 61 13 86............ 11 WHO SAYS I CAN’T (CHEVITA-KISS ME) 7 32 4 43............ 11

54. KELSOS CORK MAN RICO’S VINTAGE 56. AERIAL BATTLE MAKESHIFT PACIFIC MILE* RAIDERS BLAZE 60 GOLD TOWN* JS IM SEEIN RED LK’S VESPAR PG TIGER TK QUICK STRIKE 65. ATASCOCITA BOWL COUNSELOR CRAIGIE WHISTLER DYNA NALIN* JAX MANNY KILLER DARE OFFTHEBRAKEDRAKE SELDOM TOLD SURF LORIAN SWAHILI EILE* U TOO PURE SILK 76. BRADDY CHEEKY MONKEY FORBES SASQUATCH GABLE SOUR CREAM GALE WW WANIKA BIG ROAD BRETT LEE DOX OUT OF PEACE FLYING LONE WOLF HL’S TOD N TYLER MICHELIN BALE ROUGH HUSTLE VEE MAN VANE

(KIOWA WW BROTHER-KELSOS ONDACUFF) 19 19............ 10 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-GABLE VERMILION) 98 100 62 23 283............ 10 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ABITA CRUZIN) 45 86 45 57 233............. 9 (RAZLDAZL BILLY-RAZLDAZL PEARL) 12 16 49 16 93............. 9 (HEAD HONCHO-WISE BEAUTY) 27 17 59 16 119............. 9 (LONESOME CRY-RAIDERS AZERI) 20 20............. 9 (SURF LORIAN-GOLDEN GWEN) 125 59 184............. 8 (CASTOR TROY-SOMEBODYS HONEY) 2 9 11............. 8 (KC AND ALL-STRESS REDUCER) 9 38 47............. 8 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-TWILITE ALPHA) 56 61 72 41 230............. 8 (FLYING PENSKE-JOANNE’S PEACH) 115 66 133 31 345............. 8 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ATASCOCITA SALLY) 176 66 18 260............. 7 (KIOWA MON MANNY-TNJ KASA KID) 54 54............. 7 (MOLOTOV-OSHKOSH TWIST) 99 102 42 16 259............. 7 (ASHOM BALE-TALLY BALE) 7 120 49 176............. 7 (SUPER LEE-JAX CLEOPATRA) 3 8 31 43 85............. 7 (GABLE DODGE-SLATEX SARAH LIZ) 10 37 47............. 7 (COLDWATER KONOW-RUBY IS THE BEST) 42 23 29 4 98............. 7 (TRENT LEE-NEED A DATE) 145 145............. 7 (JUST THE BEST-BARRIO FIESTA) 84 47 51 11 193............. 7 (ROANOKEE-MAKING MERRY) 8 18 15 41............. 7 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-U TOO SILK) 6 64 70............. 7 (PERCEIVE-BUZZ OFF) 8 8............. 6 (CRAIGIE WHISTLER-ZEKES ANGELA) 5 5............. 6 (WIRETEX-GO FOR THE GOLD) 6 6 12............. 6 (GABLE OSCAR-RJ’S TATER CHIP) 132 161 118 98 509............. 6 (LONESOME CRY-WW GALE FINANCE) 35 0 24 10 69............. 6 (KELSOS FUSILEER-LACY JEAN) 11 40 32 83............. 5 (GUN LAW OSTI-SOBBING SAL) 7 6 13............. 5 (GREYS STATESMAN-DOX LACIE) 7 7 2 16............. 5 (LONESOME CRY-FLYING ARGYLE) 18 5 23............. 5 (EM’S MAC ATTACK-KL’S DIXIE) 61 36 21 118............. 5 (BRADDY-MONALEE BALE) 7 7............. 5 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-CHANTEL ROSE) 17 10 22 49............. 5 (SOLVE THE PUZZLE-BLUE GIRL VANE) 25 25............. 5

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2018 Dam Standings Intermediate Tracks

Top grade wins by progeny of below listed sires for all distances for the following North America tracks:, Dubuque, Flagler, Gulf, Mardi Gras, Orange Park, Naples-Ft. Myers, Palm Beach, Southland, St. Petersburg, Tri-State and Wheeling Island. First four numerical columns represent the number of pups litter registered with NGA for the year at the top of each column, and four year total. Last column is the number of top grade wins by offspring at above tracks. Race results furnished by Greybase.Through May 31. Dam Pedigree......................................................................................................................Wiins 1. DS CHALLENGER (KIOWA SWEET TREY-RJ’S EVENINGSTAR)................................................................48 2. KENTUCKY FIRE (DRAGON FIRE-RK’S TOMB RAIDER) ..........................................................................36 3. AF NALA (TNT STAR WARS-KILLER TIGER) ................................................................................32 4. BARTS MAGPIE (BARTS PARADOX-MUSTANG TIDE*) ..........................................................................25 DS CARMELCORN (FLYING PENSKE-DS MARIAH).....................................................................................25 MONEY MAID (KIOWA MYTH-CDN CRAZY TO GO)..............................................................................25 SLATEX CADILLAC (FLYING HYDROGEN-SLATEX STATION) .....................................................................25 SWEET ON ADELE (KIOWA WW BROTHER-SUPER C ARIAS)....................................................................25 9. DEMO CLASSY (KIOWA SWEET TREY-DEMO ALICE)............................................................................24 10. O YA BEAUTY (ONE MORE SECRET-O YA CHUG ALUG) ....................................................................24 JULIANNE HOUGH (PAT C CLEMENT-NITRO FIRE WOMAN)......................................................................20 12. CH SWEET HONEY (DJAYS OCTANE-JS IGOTYOURBOOTY) .....................................................................19 JS SUMMER HUMMER(DRAGON FIRE-SOFT MELODY) ...................................................................................19 14. HKF SWEET RACER (KIOWA SWEET TREY-USS RACE ABOUT)...................................................................18 PENROSE KARRIE (DODGEM BY DESIGN-PENROSE MY EMILY) .............................................................18 16. AWESOME FLING (SNOW BLOWER-STARBURST SHINE).........................................................................17 BUDZ TRIX (CRAIGIE WHISTLER-GREYS TORRINGTON)..............................................................17 JD ANDROMEDA (WATERVIEW STAR-JD DELUSION)..............................................................................17 KEEN KATY (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ABIGAIL ROSE)........................................................................17 20. BARTS SWEET PEA (AMAZING ANDREW-BARTS MARIGOLD).....................................................................16 KL’S FANCY (EM’S MAC ATTACK-KL’S TANYA)..................................................................................16 L’S ROVI (FLYING PENSKE-DORA)...............................................................................................16 SUPER C ALICE (BELLA INFRARED-SUPER C ASHLEY)........................................................................16 24. GOLDILOCKS (PRINCESS BALE-IU-TNJ KASA KID) ...........................................................................15 LK’S LIVE WIRE (CLEVER CORBIN-CLEVER SHE IS) ............................................................................15 OCEANIA (JOE HEARNS-USS ARLINGTON) .................................................................................15 27. BELLA LOOSE LIPS (JIMBO SCOTTY-BELLA NEUTRON)..............................................................................14 CASINO ZADA (LONESOME CRY-BOW HELLBENT).............................................................................14 KIOWA TIDE CALM (KIOWA SWEET TREY-GALE WW EBB TIDE)...............................................................14 SEADON TRAVELER (DEERFIELD MOVER*-B’S KAYLEIGH)..........................................................................14 SUPERIOR CHACHA (TRENT LEE-USS FASTBREAK)....................................................................................14 32. AMAZING CHESNEY (AMAZING ANDREW-BARTS CRANBERRY) ................................................................13 FLYING MISTY (KIOWA SWEET TREY-KAY V KEEP WET) ...................................................................13 HAIL STORM BONES (FUZZYS CANNON-DARK MIST DRIVE) .......................................................................13 HILCO BURNER (KIOWA SWEET TREY-LARKS BRONX).........................................................................13 JOE’S ABBY (PAT C GAME FACE-JOES QUICK LADY) .....................................................................13 KIOWA STARZ SAGE (TRENT LEE-STARZ MAGMA) .......................................................................................13 SHOT AT THE NITE (DJAYS OCTANE-TNJ NIKKI)..........................................................................................13 WW SENECA (PACIFIC MILE*-ITS REGGAE) ......................................................................................13 40. BF FLYING GRACE (FLYING STANLEY-PECHZ) ...........................................................................................12 CHASMO’S JOANN (DJAYS OCTANE-CHASMO’S LAYLA) ...........................................................................12 FANNY FAY UHL (LONESOME CRY-TAYLOR UHL)...................................................................................12 FLARING FLASH (MARYVILLE RUMBLE-FLARING UP)............................................................................12 KELSI PURCELL (MARYVILLE RUMBLE-RED DRESS) ............................................................................12 NOW WE WILL WIN (FLYING MONACO-JP’S SEEYANOW)...........................................................................12 PAT C POP IN (FLYING HYDROGEN-EXPERTISE*)..............................................................................12 PK’S PARTY GIRL (TK QUICK STRIKE-CLOSING BELLE)..........................................................................12 TONI WORKS (DRAGON FIRE-KIOWA ONEOFAKIND).........................................................................12

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WORKHARDPLAYHARD (DEERFIELD MOVER*-B’S KATY BEE) .....................................................................12 ALLISONRACINTEAM (TK QUICK STRIKE-KAY V SONAR TREY).................................................................... 11 DJAYS IM A STAR (IRUSKA ALL STAR-KANSAS BABE).............................................................................. 11 FLYING LIPSTICK (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING ROUGE)....................................................................... 11 FLYING SUPERSTAR (BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING WELLSBURG) ...................................................................... 11 JEDI FRECKLES (KELSOS FUSILEER-TEAM GINGER GIRL) ................................................................. 11 KIOWA TRY TORI (BD’S GRAYSON-KIOWA KAY TIPTON) ........................................................................ 11 NEED A DATE (GET OVER-NOTHING BUT FINE)................................................................................. 11 STARZ BLUE RUBY (TRENT LEE-MERCURY)................................................................................................ 11 SUPER C ALPINE (LARKING ABOUT*-PRIMCO ACES EYE)...................................................................... 11 TMC’S MONEYMAKER (LONESOME CRY-TMC’S JOSALYNN) ......................................................................... 11 AMF SASSY LEXI (TRENT LEE-SUPER C ALEXIS).....................................................................................10 BOC’S JENNYFINCH (OYA TOM TERRIFIC-BOC’S MISS RODEO) ................................................................10 BOC’S MAGIC WAND (KIOWA SWEET TREY-MAGIC MELANIE)......................................................................10 CANTRELL (KIOWA SWEET TREY-SHEEZA ROCKET)....................................................................10 FLYIN GOLD INGOT (BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING LIDDY) ..................................................................................10 JSK I LOVE LUCY (ATASCOCITA SOFIA-TK PHOENIX)..............................................................................10 KAIAS DAHLIA (BEN AWHILE-KAIAS SAND HILL)..................................................................................10 KELSOS JAM JAR (TRENT LEE-KELSOS LISACOOL) ................................................................................10 LK’S CHEROKEE (EM’S MAC ATTACK-AL E SHAWDAY) ..........................................................................10 LK’S MANDRIANNA (DOMINGO DODGE-STRESS REDUCER) ....................................................................10 PAT C LAST LOOK (FLYING CRESTLINE-PAT C DELILAH) .........................................................................10 SUPERIOR CINCH (LONESOME CRY-USS CEREMONY) .........................................................................100 WR PUTITALLONME (FLYING HYDROGEN-ROOFTOP BEAMER) ................................................................10 AJ’S LIL PEANUT (RHYTHMLESS-AS SHE IS BASRA) .............................................................................. 9 ALE STAR DANCER (FLYING HYDROGEN-ALE AWESOME).......................................................................... 9 BEE’S A WINNER (DODGEM BY DESIGN-CHANTEL ROSE) ..................................................................... 9 BKR RAVEN (KIOWA SWEET TREY-CHOPPER CHARGED) ............................................................. 9 DD DOUBLE TAKE (KC DID IT BEST-IN SITE OF WIN) ................................................................................. 9 DELIGHTFUL MARY (ODD MASK-STEPH’S DELIGHT) .................................................................................. 9/ FLYING BLUSH (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING ROUGE) ....................................................................... 9 KILLER CAREW (LITTLE ANDY-BOB’S CLOUDY GAL).............................................................................. 9 KIOWA JILL VIK (KIOWA SWEET TREY-LAZY K JILL)............................................................................... 9 LK’S FLAWLESS (RHYTHMLESS-BRETT’S RACEYONE).......................................................................... 9 OSHKOSH FLORENCE (OSHKOSH NAOMI-OSHKOSH CITY)............................................................................. 9 PJ ACES UP (BD’S GRAYSON-PJ’S FORTRESS)................................................................................ 9 SUPER C ANGELINE (LONESOME CRY-SUPER C ARIAS)............................................................................... 9 TDS JACKIE (DODGEM BY DESIGN-HKF LACEY).............................................................................. 9 USS OUT OF SIGHT (GABLE DODGE-USS UNTOUCHED) ............................................................................ 9 WINDY BEV (FLYING HYDROGEN-CHICAGO BELLE)....................................................................... 9 WW’S SWEET HEART (KIOWA WW BROTHER-WW’S SWEET APPLE) ............................................................ 9 BOC’S SLUICEY (FLYING COAL CITY-GABLE KISATCHIE) ...................................................................... 8 DEBBIE’S DREAMER (CRAIGIE BROOKER-BECKY BRANCH)......................................................................... 8 FLYING NICOLA (GREYS STATESMAN-FLYING MANCINI) ...................................................................... 8 FLYING ROCCA (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING TESSIO)........................................................................ 8 GABLE LOADED (GABLE SOUR CREAM-RJ’S B DOG) ............................................................................ 8 GO BON TRASHTALK (KIOWA SWEET TREY-KIOWA ALVIA CODY) ................................................................. 8 L’S JOSIE (DODGEM BY DESIGN-MALENA)................................................................................... 8 MAC’S NEEDLENOSE (KELSOS FUSILEER-SOARIN HIGH) ............................................................................. 8 MRL BOOBY TRAP (SOMEBODYS HONEY-WILT’S BLOSSOM).................................................................... 8 PAT C WHEREBY (DK’S PRIME TIME-PAT C WHEREON)........................................................................... 8 RACING ANGEL (PREMIER FANTASY-XTREME EFFORT) ...................................................................... 8 SHEDRIVESMECRAZY (BACARDI BREEZER-NORTON’S SABLE)...................................................................... 8 WHISTLER’S WRATH (CRAIGIE WHISTLER-SOFT TRENT) ............................................................................. 8 WHY YA WANNA (KELSOS FUSILEER-JAKIA) ........................................................................................... 8 WORLD OF MY OWN (SUPER LEE-UP N COMING IDOL) ................................................................................ 8

A real Cinderella story! Flat Chat Cuppa romps to easy win in Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $20,000 Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes Championship! West Palm Beach, Fl. – Janie Carroll Kennel’s Flat Chat Cuppa put on a smoke show for racing fans as she scored a stunning

victory in the 52nd running of Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $20,000 Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes, Saturday afternoon, April 28. In this edition of the Puppy Stakes, as last year, it was literally over a few seconds after the starting box opened. The finale began with Dangerouspequena breaking on top with Flat by Chat Cuppa mak- Jeff ing a beeline to the Prince first turn and taking the lead as the field entered the backstretch. However, most eyes were on the Greyhound who went undefeated through the four qualifying rounds, the sensational youngster, BY’s Wonka. After breaking last, which was not a surprise, Wonka let the field pass him in the rush to the first turn and was setting himself up to use his rocket-like late speed. But an untimely bump at the first turn most likely set him back by two or three lengths and allowing Flat Chat Cuppa to extend her lead. Entering the far turn and top of the homestretch, it was clear no one was going to catch “Yodel”. The battle now was for the remaining top three-paying spots. Giving chase to Cuppa was Dangerouspequena and the strong-finishers Turbo Sibley, JT’s In The Bank and the fast-closing BY’s Wonka, but as it turned out, to no avail.

Flat Chat Cuppa traversed the 545Yard Royal Palm Course in a speedy 29.43 seconds, winning by four lengths and returning a respectable $15.00 for a $2-win ticket. Flat Chat Cuppa earned a cool $10,000 for her Bob Balfe championship victory. Turbo Sibley, BY’s Wonka and JT’s In The Bank finished second, third and fourth, respectively. The complete order of finish:

Kristine Metz congratulates her greyhound’s championship win!

1st – Flat Chat Cuppa (KC And All – Kiowa Jill Vik, Janie Carroll) 2nd – Turbo Sibley (Seldom Told – Simplicity Red, Rader Racing) 3rd – BY’s Wonka (Trent Lee – Skatter McBones, Rader Racing Kennel) 4th – JT’s In The Bank (Pat C

Sabbath – Julianne Hough, Koppe, Staats & Collins)

5th – Dangerouspequena (KC And All – Go Bon Rainyday, Royal Racing Team) 6th – Racing Wishes (Kiowa Mon Manny – Racing Angel, Lester Raines) 7th – PJ Igotfiveonit (KC And All – Kelsos Tuscany, Rader Racing) 8th – Amazing Chick (KC And All – Amazing Chesney, James Douglas) What makes this a true Cinderella story is the fact that Flat Chat Cuppa is The Janie Carroll Kennel and first-time Greyhound owner Kristine Metz owned by first-time owner and Grey- celebrate the victory of Flat Chat Cuppa. hound adopter Kristine Metz. Metz, who with her family, has been tle bits and pieces of Yodel’s progress us. “When my friend Mary Ann Diduring her training as a youngster, but turo asked what I thought of the 8 box adopting greyhounds for 20 years. “I said to my mom, why are we al- even Metz was surprised when Flat she drew, I said it was all good. She ways adopting other people’s dogs?” Chat’s first schooling races she won by will do us proud and try her best. And she did! Metz told us about finding their future nearly 30 lengths combined. Getting to the final, Cuppa went And how did Flat Chat Cuppa get champion back in 2016. “Why not try Naming is an undertaking, should used the care 7-1 long shotbe with super her name? As it turns out, “Flat Chat” racing one and seeimportant what happens. You off asand closer BY’s Wonka & veteran JT’s only live once.” a name that will reflect in selecting good taste. No names are In is Australian slang for “very fast”. And So that’s what Metz and their fam- The Bank being the biggest plays. But Cuppa? Kristine’s mother absolutely havenationally a tendency mislead the public as be tothe theone loves her “cuppa” coffee in the mornbe Yodel that would ilyallowed did. Theythat contacted rec- toit would taking the glory on this day. Metz ognized greyhound farm owner Bob pup’s breeding or by a name similar in sound to a name previ-and ing! The Greyhound Review The Puppy Stakes is named in honCrossland in Missouri and picked out her family flew down from New Jersey ously registered, theThey Greyhound hasthat been deceased on a hunch something specialfor was or of former785-263-4660 Palm Beach Post Time “Yodel” from a set ofunless pictures. going to take place. sports columnist and great friend to named her Flat Chat Cuppa after Krisat least 10 years and was not used for breeding purposes. FAX - 785-263-4689 “Everyone was talking about Won- Greyhound racing, Bob Balfe. tine’s love of Australian slang and her Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,”Inetc. are not ka and The Bank, butpermitted, I had immense A special thank you goes out to mother’s coffee drinking habit. That’s nga@ngagreyhounds.com pride as I’ve seen Yodel running in all Palm Beach Jason of www.watchanwhen the journey began for the firstnor names that contain more than 16 letters, including spaces. different boxes that she was never in dwager.comP.O. for contributing time racing owner. Box 543 to this AllMetz names must be would approved thedoing Keeper of the well,” Stud Metz Book.told story. reasonably and her family get lit-by and

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Speedster CTW San Marcos off to surprising start When CTW San Marcos arrived in Wheeling earlier this year, expectations were not very high.

The youngster was just one of a group of greyhound pups Joe Fusaro purchased off of David Peck’s Texas farm. Three littermates – CTW San Delfino, CTW San Jacinto and CTW San Sofia – came in the package deal as well. CTW San Marcos didn’t show a lot in morning schooling and things didn’t get much better in his first two official 3/16th schooling races – a pair of seventh place finishes by Stan with a “broke late” Pawloski comment. “I was starting to worry about San Marcos,” Fusaro recalled. “Then all of a sudden things clicked.” They sure did. A July 2016 greyhound out of KC And All-CTW Quintessence, CTW San Marcos captured two 5/16th schooling races and then became the talk of the racetrack by winning seven out of his first 10 career races. Three of the victories were against Grade AA company. “It’s not too often you see greyhounds move up the ladder quickly to Grade AA at Wheeling and then win right away in the top grade,” Abrahamson Kennel trainer Tom Engle said. “San Marcos has a lot of early speed, but I never expected this. He’s been a complete surprise.” Fusaro is equally amazed by CTW San Marcos’ start. “He wasn’t supposed to be the best of the litter,” Fusaro, who resides in

Minnesota, said. “I am very surprised and impressed with him in the upper grades.” Littermates CTW San Delfino and CTW San Jacinto both have reached

Grade A while CTW San Sofia is still in Maiden. In CTW San Marcos’ Maiden debut, he was matched up with his sister, CTW San Sofia. Breaking from the five hole, San Marcos jumped out to an early 2-length advantage before San Sofia closed the gap to a length at the wire. Two box-to-wire efforts following for CTW San Marcos – a 1-length victory in Grade C and a 4 ½-length romp in Grade B. The pup’s success is fueled by his quick start. “Marcos’ game is going to be on the lead or near the front,” Engle noted. Abrahamson Kennel’s CTW San Marcos captured seven out of his first nine starts at Wheeling Island. The sprinter is held by Kayla Purdy. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

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Ad deadline is now All ad copy, corrections, additions, cancellations, etc. received onin or the “I don’t think he’s going to be a grey- for him,” Engle said.must “I thinkbe it helped an end his before next Grade AAfirst outing, hound thatSeptember comes from fourth or1 fifth.” Marcos get his confidence back.” missing his break from the eight hole. daySan of Marcos the month Fusaro said the whole litter has a CTW hiked hisprior win- to publication. Fusaro was quickIf tothat creditday Engle nice rush to thefor first Fall turn, but CTW ning streak to four in a row with three and his co-workers for CTW San falls on a weekend or holiday, ads will be acceptSan Marcos has the most box speed. straight Grade AA victories from the Marcos’s early success. “He has theReview best break and rush one, ed six and by a nose, a “Tom (Engle) and his staff have onseven the holes following workday. combination of the litter,” Fusaro said. length and 4 ½ lengths. In each win, done a great job with Marcos as well “He’s able to create his own space.” CTW San Marcos missed his break in his first Grade A trip, fading back to eighth after getting around the first turn fifth. He experienced traffic issues in his next outing, finishing sixth. The speed merchant’s third try in Grade A proved to be the charm. CTW San Marcos outrushed the field to the first turn and pulled away for a 3-length victory. “His Grade A victory was a huge race

the sprinter had the lead heading down the backstretch. “He’s gotten better and better with each start. I think he’s getting stronger too on the back end,” Engle said. “One thing that has impressed me is he’s winning from unfavorable post positions.” CTW San Marcos’s first seven victories have come from the one hole (twice), five box (twice), six hole (twice) and seven box. The pup’s winning streak came to

as the other greyhounds I have in his kennel,” Fusaro said. “I trust him completely.” While Fusaro owns greyhounds, he’s also a great fan of racing. “Growing up in Colorado, I can remember all the young pups breaking in and climbing the ladder to the top grades at all the different tracks,” Fusaro related. “Now, owning one of those greyhounds is even more exciting and a lot of fun.”

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Pedigree Spotlight Fiesta Mountain, Flat Chat Cuppa, Hula Hoopn Haley, JSK Lubbock, Saylor Lee by Gary Guccione

ther than a couple of major, glaring exceptions,

Gable Dodge and Flying Penske don’t have a lot in common. The exceptions include the fact that they are both

American-bred, and that both had extraordinary racing and breeding careers, vaulting them into the Greyhound Hall Of Fame. Another thing they share is the fact that their respective descendants are producing at such a successful clip, each’s legacy (based on impact on the breed) can only be matched or contested by the other, and, very possibly, no one else. What Dodge and Penske DON’T have in common is their ancestry—a fortunate fact for breeders and for the American greyhound pedigree itself. One has to go back to their fifth generation—the era of Tell You Why*, in fact—to find any common ancestors. Gable Dodge’s heritage is built largely on the Westy Whizzer, Dutch Bahama and Venerated bloodlines. Penske, on the other hand, relied heavily on the Jones family (Kelly, Onie, K’s Flak and Unruly) along with Rooster Cogburn and President Day. So unrelated are Dodge and Penske with respect to their major contemporary lines, the mixture of the two dynasties could arguably be called a “soft” outcross. Moreover, while Dodge was strictly

Fiesta Mountain Lonesome Cry

OSHKOSH LAMONT Oshkosh Naomi

Bella Infrared

MEGA GONE Primed Az Mailie

Gable Dodge Jabberin Jackie Oswald Cobblepot Oshkosh Discount Kiowa Mon Manny Bella Ionic DK’s Prime Time Cool Az Alicia

Flat Chat Cuppa Gable Dodge

KC AND ALL KC Did It Best

Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Iruska All Star KC Diditeasy Oswald Cobblepot

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KIOWA JILL VIK Dam

TM’s Sweet Dream Flying Penske Flying Jones K

Hula Hoopn Haley Lonesome Cry

RAIDERS BLAZE Raiders Azeri

Kiowa Sweet Trey

BKR RAVEN Chopper Charged

Gable Dodge

Jabberin Jackie Oshkosh Slammer Speed Raider Oswald Cobblepot TM’s Sweet Dream Shiver Me Timber Wind It Up

Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Kelton Quick Lacey Legs HB’s Commander Valensky Tipp Lad* Oshkosh Loyal Flying Penske Flying Monica K Jimbo Scotty Bella Vanessa Molotov Kelly Owen Fortress* Dees Christine

Understood J’s C Penny Dutch Bahama SP’s Glitz P’s Raising Cain Cee Bar Star Dutch Bahama KC Black Widow HB’s Commander Valensky Sunburn TM’s Cameo Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Minaki Zeke Flying Moorea

Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Kelton Quick Lacey Legs Oshkosh Racey Oshkosh Video Shiver Me Timber Blu Review HB’s Commander Valensky Sunburn TM’s Cameo Pat C Best Yet Sherry Can Do Greys Flamebeau Bistro Queen

JSK Lubbock Gable Dodge

Lonesome Cry

ATASCOCITA GRAY Atascocita Sofia

Jabberin Jackie Atascocita Leroy Atascocita Flame Roanokee*

Team Record*

JSK I LOVE LUCY TK Phoenix

Team Plan Flying Penske Living Memory*

Saylor Lee Flying Penske

PAT C CLEMENT Pat C Clementine

Amazing Andrew

BARTS SWEET PEA Barts Marigold

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Cee Jay Miss Callado Indian Pride AC Hilite Gable Oscar Barts Hot Mail

a sprinter, with champion-caliber early speed, whose offspring and subsequent descendants have (generally speaking) been characterized by speed and sprint, Penske ran both sprint and 3/8, and his descendants have shown a general propensity for endurance and late-speed power. Unsurprisingly, the vast differences in their respective pedigrees dictated as much. Just as certain past champion, Hall Of Fame duos clicked marvelously in their respective eras to redefine the American greyhound pedigree (e.g., Lucky Roll with Rural Rube; Tell You Why* with Mixed Harmony; Tell You Why* and sons with Julius Caesar*), Gable Dodge and Flying Penske are repeating that phenomenon in modern times. It began a generation ago, with the likes of SH Avatar, spilling over with more current stars, such as SE Tali Sundance and Oaks Maddy. Repeating that Dodge/Penske combo continues to

Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Kelton Quick Lacey Legs Oshkosh Slammer Libbeys Star Greys Flamebeau Rewind Sammy New Tears Free Method Smooth Rumble* Wise Plan Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Pacific Mile* Gilded Choice

Unruly Oshkosh Benefit BJ’s Justin Fast N Loose HB’s Commander HB’s Creole Baby Worthy Reward Coven Miss Understood Major Matilda Wincarnis Aztec Caramel Gable Dodge Gable Raquel Barts E Mail Greys Fire Drill

produce wonderful results. For an indication of just how prevalent the marriage of these two opposite (style-wise), largely unrelated (pedigree-wise) lineages is, read on; four of the five spotlighted stars boast that combination—and it happens in closeup generations. Last issue’s column found five of the eight honorees with both Gable Dodge and Flying Penske blood up close. The versatility of the “niche” is also impressive in that it doesn’t seem to matter which of the two lines lands in the direct male-line pedigree bracket, or elsewhere behind at least one of the female offspring—that is, whether it’s KC And All or Lonesome Cry sons crossing with Penske female descendants, or Djays Octane, Kiowa Mon Manny or Pat C Clement in the top sire line, atop Dodge female descendants. This will further assure that future pedigree students, 20 or more years from now, will find the Dodge/Penske

tandem in the pedigrees of virtually all American-bred stars. You can be sure that other international Stud Books will benefit from this American phenomenon, as well. Fiesta Mountain Lonesome Cry keeps showing up as a key Gable Dodge progenitor (both through sons and daughters), as he does here with Jeff Blair’s Fiesta Mountain, recent winner of the Southland Great American Greyhound Futurity. Racing in the David Blair Kennel, Fiesta Mountain is a red July 2016 son of Oshkosh Lamont (a Lonesome Cry son), out of Mega Gone. Lamont has already produced an inordinate number of fine Southland racers from a relatively few number of litters. Mega Gone is by one of Southland’s greatest racers ever, Bella Infrared—which is the source of the Penske contribution here (with Kiowa Mon Manny as the link). Lamont’s bottom dam line goes back (through Oshkosh Loyal) to the Tell You Why*-April Nancy female Cactus Nancy, who was one of the country’s best early-speed sprinters in her days (late 1960s). Her brother, Cactus Lonesome, ran a totally different style—going 3/8 and coming from off the pace—before retiring to become the country’s No. 1 sire for a time. Mega Gone’s bottom dam line (via Dees Christine) goes back four more generations to the mating of T. HeeKizzy—she a littermate sister to Hall Of Famer Kunta Kinte. Linebreeding behind Fiesta Mountain features three entries of both HB’s Commander and the great Irish female Miss Hilary, with double appearances by Molotov, She’s A Natural and Dutch Bahama. Flat Chat Cuppa Bob Crossland bred this winner of the recent Palm Beach Bob Balfe Puppy Stake, owned by Kristine Metz of Staten Island, NY. Flat Chat Cupp is a black female, whelped June 2016, out of KC And All and Kiowa Jill Vik. The stake win was her sixth career victory in just 15 starts. Like Fiesta Mountain, Flat Chat Cuppa boasts the Gable Dodge line on top (only it’s with KC

And All). Kiowa Jill Vik is by Hall Of Commander, Wigwam Wag, Dutch experience can be understood, as this Famer Kiowa Sweet Trey, with Penske Bahama and Perceive (the latter two pedigree also appeared in the last showing up in the bottom bracket as the inducted into the Hall Of Fame the very Review. Saylor Lee’s littermate, Drink maternal grandsire of Jill Vik. same evening years back). Making It Off (Orange Park Derby winner and Kiowa Jill Vik was an iron racer at three appearances in the pedigree even runnerup to another littermate, Fix A Orange Park through four calendar further back are Pat C Annabelle and Drink, in the OP Holiday Sprint) was years (2010 to 2013). She posted a Unruly. the honoree in that issue. Three stake 73-38-37-22 record in 254 career starts. JSK Lubbock winners in the same litter…impressive! 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A previous honoree them through Understood), plus No names are allowed that have a tendency to mislead the public as to the pup’s breeding or by three a name sim2014, racingilar forin the Capabal Kennel. in thisregistered, column, Atascocita also has K’s been Flaksdeceased and six entries of Friend sound to a name previously unless the Gray Greyhound for at least 10 years and Hula Hoopnwas Haley (Raiders Blaze- purposes. was a finalist in the 2013 Gulf Diane Westy-Miss Gorgeous. not used for breeding Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,” etc. are not permitted, nor names BKR Raven) won the more Derbythan Lane16 letters, Whiteley Memorial. that contain including spaces. All names must be approved by the Keeper of the Stud Book. Distance Classic on Apr. 7. She was I Love Lucy ran 100 races at also a finalist in the Derby Lane Wheeling and reached Grade AA once. 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