Friday - 1/8/2010


Let's start off 2010 on a different note. For the feature races for the weekend at the Orange Park Kennel Club we are going to try a bit of a different approach. We will select one race for each performance, Friday, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Evening, and Sunday and give a detailed look at it.

First let's start off with the greyhounds entered in, their breed lines and a little bit about their racing style and performance as of late. Then we will move on to a race break down on how I think the whole thing will turn out.

Sound like fun? Ok let's go!

Fridays event is the 10 race and it could be a blow out!

1. Rays Taxman (My Judge - Ivyonna Star) has been a solid grade A competitor since arriving from Daytona and has enough late speed to challenge in any race over 550. Here in the inside post should help his effort.

2. Kiowa Shamrock (Kiowa Mon Manny - Kiowa Sweet Sue) is a hot and cold running greyhound who find a way into the mix on occasion. You always have to watch out for her no matter what her lines look like.

3. Hallo Mitch (Flying Penske - Sol Sassy) is the best greyhound at the racetrack right now over 550. He has won 6 straight and 12 of his last 14 including the Holiday Hot Box Special!

4. T Dizzle (Craigie Brooker - Unbridled Time) is a cagey veteran that can really put a hurting on a field if she gets loose in a race. She always closes and should be giving her all late again tonight.

5. Where's Coldanna (Coldwater Keelin - Dimple Design) looks to be a bit over her head here against these competitors, but she is in A and you never know.

6. Miss Sylvie (Fuzzy Cannon - Miss Kissable) is from a fantastic litter that includes several good greyhounds like Mr. Clark and Stakes finalist Miss Romy. She likes it outside & should clear and compete here.


7. Wp's Clinton (Fuzzys Cannon - M's Countess Amy) is coming into this race off a grade A win and even though he is away from the rail, his rush and late kick should keep him in contention tonight.

8. Wp's Commander (Fuzzys Cannon - M's Countess Amy) is looking to not be outdone by his brother next door. He is not as consistent as Clinton, but does have some skills in the open. A big break will be needed if he wants to compete.
Ok so this race is Hallo Mitch's. He is the king and his kingdom just keeps growing in this effort. The track is a lot slower and no almost track records tonight, but win 7 in a row in clearly in his clutches. Rays Taxman gets the next best nod for his consistent performance in grade A. He has good closing speed and that will be enough to get him up into place. Miss Sylvie should also content from the outside post positions, and let's not forget Wp's Clinton. With a win in his last race and 2 in his last 6, he is a formidable sleeper in this effort.


Saturday - 1/9/2010

Saturday Matinee we will go with the 11th race.
1. Jean's Hiedi (Golddust Memory - Gifted Lex) is finally back in grade A and will take her strong closing ability into this race from a favorable one box.

2. Sign And Drive (Dodgem By Design - Happiness) is a former stakes winner that is getting back on top of her game. With 4 wins in her last 5 races, she is going to be tough to keep out of the winner's circle in this one.

3. Fay's Fonda (Maryville Rumble* - Rooftop Kaylee) is a good early speed greyhound that has not missed the trifecta in 6 races in a row. Factoring throughout? I think so!


4. Dirty Picture (Coldwater Konow - Chance With Me) is a big time closer that is never out of any race. He can come on with the best of them and now that he is back in grade A, Watch out!

5. Hallo Mr Great (Hallo Mr Finigan - Kiowa Kay Dime) has really blossomed over the last couple of months and has 3 wins and 5 trifectas in his last 6 races. He must break here to be effective.

6. Hanks Blackhawk (Fuzzys Cannon - Greys Eaglewings) is a solid grade A greyhound that might not be winning a ton of races, but he has been a threat in a bunch. With 5 supers in 6 starts he is a solid in the money play.

7. Gs Olivia (Deerfield Site* - Steffie's Charm) is one of a group of nice puppies that the Willis Kennel has brought to the OPKC. It only took one race in grade B to get back to A. Watch for her late explosive run.


8. Sunsand Fannymay (Lonesome Cry - Sunsand Sienna) has taken well to the racetrack since arriving from Twin River but has not done well so far in grade A. If she wants to compete, she needs to break on top tonight.
Well this race will be a battle royal on the front end. Loads of early speed from all directions and it is going to be interesting to see if they can hold off the late speed at the finish line. Sign And Drive gets the slight nod here with her returning form and stakes experience, but Hallo Mr Great or Fay's Fonda also have a shot at making the lead and holding on all the way to the wire for the win. Anyway you like them, they all should be around throughout in this effort. Now for the closers. Winning might be a stretch but never count out DQ. With Dirty Picture and Jean's Hiedi lurking late, either would could dot the later part of the positions at the finish line.


Saturday - 1/9/2010

Saturday Evening we move over to the 660 yard course and get a look at some upcoming competitors for the Orange Park Derby.

1. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) has really come into her own over the 660 yard course and has far outshined her efforts over 550. She has won several races over here and this is her best box.

2. Kiowa Vic (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) is a 660 yard veteran that loves to race from the inside part of the racetrack. Breaking for him is a must though, as he needs to be close early on to be successful.

3. Cjc's Smoothmove (Pacific Mile* - Gable Ruth) is a strong closer at any distance and has won 2 of his last 6 efforts in a row in grade A. He is a cagey veteran that can take down anyone if the mood suits him.


4. Kiowa Fuzzy Fern (Fuzzys Cannon - Kiowa More Money) is coming into this race off an big upset victory in grade A. She runs hot and cold, but when she is inside and she is on, she is tough to beat. She won her last effort from this starting box.

5. Kiowa Uzzia (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Quik Superhero) has done well for himself since moving to the 660 yard course. Showing both break and closing ability, he can compete from anywhere near the pace. The only question here is the post position.

6. LPH Shy Miss (Teamster - Doyabelieveinluv) has jumped up the ranks to grade A with 3 wins in her last 5 races. She might be in a bit over her head tonight, but if she does come out running she might be upset minded in this effort.

7. Bad For Ya (Trent Lee - Leafs Flying) only one word describes this greyhound, PERFECT! Three starts, three wins over 660 and in very speed times. She has yet to be beat to the lead & looks to be the favorite again tonight.

8. Nj's Jax Ina Box (Teamster - Nanot Baby Karen) is a good early speed greyhound over 660 that can seize control of a race and never let it go. The 8 box could be her friend tonight and provide her with not only the lead, but possibly an upset too.

Here I see it being a two way battle for the win, and both of those greyhounds come from the DQ Williams Kennel. Bad For Ya and La's Lucy should both get clear runs from the box and if these two lock up on the lead, it is going to be very interesting to watch. I'll take Bad For Ya though, she has yet to be beat and until she does, she is the winner in my eyes. Lucy should be a close second and provide the lead for quite a trip tonight. Kiowa Vic is close enough to the rail in the 2 box to be really effective in this race and I always love the closers for the super and that points right to Cjc's Smoothmove in this effort.


Sunday - 1/10/2010

Sunday the fun continues on in the 11th race on the card.
1. Pru Whistler (Craigie Whistler - Rambo For A Win) is right at home in this one box. This big time closer loves the rail and won the Night of Stars XXII feature from this very same post.

2. Pat C Sis In Law (Lonesome Cry - Pat C Velvet Sis) is a nice looking puppy from Pat Collins that won back to back races to get up to grade A. She has some close to her, but breaking will be most important tonight.

3. Kiowa Shag Along (Flying Stanley - Kiowa Shag Sue) is a monster on the front end that has recently helped her won 4 races in a row in grade A. She was roughed up late in her last start, expect better here.

4. Cayenne Carmagea (Dodgem By Design - Cayenne Jet) is a solid grade A competitor that can break or come from off the pace to challenge. The middle post might be a hindrance in this effort though.

5. Uss Race Air (Uss Raceway - Fuzzys Flagwaver) is coming off a determined win in his last grade A effort and has show proven that he can do it against the big boys. Closing is his best suit too, watch for him late.

6. Rays Balto (My Judge - Ivyona Star) needs to break better so that he can get back to winning in grade A. He was on a tear about a month ago, but hasn't seen the light of day in a while. The skills are there, he just needs to wake up!

7. Sassy Helen (Fuzzys Cannon - Sassy Nan) is firing on all cylinders as of late and has been a force to be reckoned with over her last 6 starts. All in the money finishes, her break and rush should keep her close again throughout.

8. Sunsand Sapphire (Craigie Whistler - Sunsand Nezzy) is another Twin River ship in that is taking well to the new surface. Breaking is clearly the key to his success as he has finished in 3 of his last 6 efforts and all of those have come from near the early pace.

Wrapping up the weekend it should be Pru Whistler getting the win in this race. She loves the rail and can break or come from off the pace to get the job done. The red box is the best box for her and she will prove it again in this race. Kiowa Shag Along should also be considered a big threat to win this race. If he can make the early lead, he might just be able to wire this field on the front end. Uss Race Air really impressed me in his last effort, where he gave all he had to win, and despite the 5 box he should be effective once again late in this effort. Rays Balto also must get a look today as he has all the potential and might just wake up and show off once again here.