Orange Park Derby Round 2 Perview

Monday - 1/25/2010


DQ showed in the 1st round that they mean business and are looking to try and repeat as champions again this year, but there were some other big time efforts on the card too.

The second round gets underway on Monday Evening January 25th as all 5 races full of greyhounds return to compete for the points and a chance to move on to the quarter-finals of the Orange Park Derby.

The fun starts off in the 5th race on the card and despite that fact that there are no 1st round winners here, this race is going to be competitive.

1. Kiowa Fuzzy Fern (Fuzzys Cannon - Kiowa More Money) is all about the 1 box and that is the post that she draws in this race. The lights are always on from here, so forget the lines and look for a big effort.

2. Gabe Candice (Flying Penske - Home Town Charm) this ship in has taken well to 660 at Orange Park and looked strong closing from the rail in the 1st round. This post will aide her in this effort.

3. Where's Finalhit (Flying Penske - Finaldestination) is really going to have to step up his game here if he wants to move one. A key point to watch is if he can find his break and get out of the box tonight.

4. On The Fly (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) is a solid threat at either distance in any race and that is just what you are going to get again here. The post is not the best, if she wants to run, watch out!

5. Power Exchange (Craigie Whistler - Aunt Redmoon) didn't factor in the first round and will have to catch up in points tonight from a tough post. He will need to come out running to compete for the win.

6. Uss Fine Touch (Uss Raceway - Uss Glimmer) no one beats this greyhound to the lead in this race, but in the end several will beat her to the wire. She is short in the stretch and will need to help behind her.

7. Jjb Good As Gold (Lonesome Cry - Joe's My Man) might be a bit over his head still, but if he can find a way to get out of the box well, he might have an outside shot at making it into the money here.

8. Cjc's Smoothmove (Pacific Mile* - Gable Ruth) is a big time closer that needs to be closer early on tonight. A 4th place finish was ok, but he is capable of much better. He needs a big effort in this one.

At the break Uss Fine Touch will steal the early lead in this race. This greyhound exploded from the box in her last race and that is the spot she takes again tonight. I think she can hold the lead to the far turn, but that is where the closers will come a calling for her. Leading the charge will be Kiowa Fuzzy Fern. Forget the lines and remember the post! This greyhound runs her best from the rail and tonight is the night to show up and win. Cjc's Smoothmove is also a strong closer that will picking them up late to challenge for the victory. Her outside post will help her get around cleanly and that will be all she needs to compete. Another greyhound to consider is Gabe Candice. She too has great closing ability and will be flying up in the stretch to challenge. If any of these greyhounds get too close too soon, they have the ability to race off alone late for an easy victory. (1-8-6-2)

Up next is the 7th race on the card and another on the card where some greyhound will win their first in the stakes.

1. Comedrinkwithme (Dauntless - Instant Vintage) looked short in his last race even though both his parents loved the added distances. The one box should help him. Let's see what he can do tonight.

2. Eds Go For It (Flying Penske - Eds Cherokeegirl) showed good closing ability in round one and threatened the winner in the deep stretch. With a good post draw, she should contend again.

3. Wp's Rainbow (Maryville Rumble* - Icu Greta) needs to get out of the starting box! This greyhound showed in the past that she can run this far, but she needs to start off on the right foot with the lead.

4. Git N Moody (Ww Apple Jax - Sunsands Lilgirl) also needs to find a way to come out running in this effort. When he is close early he can run tough, but the 4 box might hinder him a bit in this one.

5. Never Relinquish (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) is a real question mark in this race. This greyhound could win this effort, or not show up at all. If she wants to run, everyone pay attention.

6. Kiowa Uzzia (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Quik Superhero) is the only true grade A greyhound in the field. He has been running against the best and running tough. This race might be time for him to shine.

7. Gold Charlot (Jimbo Acorn - Abita Kim) is out of his league against the stakes competition. His only chance to compete here would be if he could steal away the early lead from the rest of the field.

8. Rays Finishline (My Judge - Ivyona Star) showed great early speed in the 1st round but was extremely short at the end of the race and finished out of the money. Here he will need some help behind him.

From the start the Rays Finishline should make the early lead in this race. He is not going to be able to hold it throughout though. He looked really short late in the 1st round and there are some good closers behind him once again tonight. Eds Go For It is probably the one to steal away the win in the stretch. This greyhound was flying last time out for second and tonight he should get it done. Kiowa Uzzia has the class edge over the rest of the competitors in this field. Even though he has no wins showing, tonight be the night for his break thru victory. Let's not forget Never Relinquish. This puppy stakes finalist seems to step up when she has to and tonight might just be that night in this stakes event. She has won over here before and holds the quickest trip of any of the greyhounds in this field. If she gets loose and wants to run, this race might just be over in a hurry. (2-6-8-5)

The 9th race on the card might seem like a one greyhound race, but you never know just what is going to happen in the stakes rounds.

1. Rays Taxman (My Judge - Ivyona Star) is heading into this race with back to back wins. He is the only first round winner in this race and has enough early speed to wire this field. Did I say 1 box? Now I did!

2. Eds Joy Of Pride (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) likes the rail and gets a bit closer in this race with the 2 box. He needs to step up his effort here and find some of that closer speed he had in the past.

3. Kiowa Unnat (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Quik Superhero) needs to forget his last effort. He broke slowly and ran into early trouble. If he gets back to breaking close, he should get back to contending tonight.

4. Nj's Jax Ina Box (Teamster - Nanot Baby Karen) is a dangerous factor. Sure her lines might not show it, but she has wired some the best over 660 yards in the past. If she hits the lid, it could be all over here.

5. Xtra Style (Kl's Doug - Exceptional Bid) is a stakes veteran that can come from off the tailgate late in races to get up at the wire for the win. The best closer in this field might have something to say late.

6. What A Charmer (San Tan Riffraff - Majestic Angle) is the half brother to last year's winner Penny Candy. He needs a big effort here if he wants to show that family pride in the 2010 Orange Park Derby.

7. Crazy Camden (Dodgem By Design - Remember My Mom) needs to find her break if she is going to have a chance to compete in this race. The 7 box is not in her favor either, but a big break erases that.

8. Circuit City Cat (Fuzzys Braxton - R's Flaming Fury) has shown some bit time skills in the past and will need them again in this effort tonight. Getting out of the box is the most important part of her game.

Flying out of the starting box will be Rays Taxman. This greyhound has gotten stronger over the distance in each of his starts and the one box will just add to it in this effort. No one gets to him before the finish line as he three-peats in this effort. Several will try though including the best closer in this field, Xtra Style. She will get Style point for her bold late effort tonight, but I think it will be just a little too late for a win. Kiowa Unnat should shake off that last effort and come back contending in this one. With just one early speed greyhound around, he should be close early on and that formula has worked for him in the past. Upset minded, he might have an outside shot in this one. What A Charmer needs to get around the racetrack untouched in this race. If he can get room to run, he has enough left at the end of the race to challenge the winner as they approach the finish line. This newcomer is still figuring things out of this distance and if the lights flip on, he has the ability to steal away a win in this effort. (1-5-3-6)


Race 11 has the BADDEST of the BAD ready to take on the competition and show them just what he can do around the 660 yard oval.

1. Kiowa True Love (Flying Penske - Kiowa Tom Long) draws the 1 box for the third straight race. She loves wearing red and is a force when she does. Tonight you get more of the same, a challenger!

2. Gabe Abbot (Flying Penske - Home Town Charm) lines might not look that great but don't count this greyhound out. This shipper from Wheeling Downs has won in the past and could again in this one.

3. Gs Ashlynn (Rapido Rambo - Gm's Cutie) has started to figure this whole 660 yard this out and that is good news for her and bad news for the competition. If she can break well again, she will contend.

4. Lph Shy Miss (Teamster - Doyabelieveinluv) is a good early speed greyhound that hasn't been getting out of the starting box very well as of late. If she wants to factor here, she needs to hit the lid again.

5. Se's We Goin Too (P's Skidway - We Goin Sizzler) closed well in the 1st round of the stakes, but is more inside in this effort. She will need to get room early if she wants to be effective tonight.

6. Lover Girl Bambi (Get Over - Dave's Lovergirl) is a long way from the rail and that might be her undoing again in this effort. She was a finalist last year, but will need to step it tonight to move on.

7. Bad For Ya (Trent Lee - Leafs Flying) was the best of the best in round one and looks to continue his hot run. With or without the early lead in this race, he is the one to beat in this race.

8. Rays Scout (My Judge - Ivyona Star) has loads of early speed and was just edged out in the 1st round of the stakes. Here he might make the lead once again, but the question is, can he hold on to it late.

No big surprise in this effort. From the box Bad For Ya and Rays Scout will battle for the early lead in this race. This could go on for a while, but sooner or later the raw speed of Bad For Ya will take over and once that happens, race over. Bad For Ya will draw away and coast home to remain undefeated in the stakes. Scout should be able to hold on for place, but will be challenged by a couple of others. Kiowa True Love will give another strong effort from her best starting box. She loves that red dress and really shines on the red carpet when wearing it. Tonight the spotlights are one and she will show up and dazzle. Gs Ashlynn has to get a look to as she has been breaking much better and has competed well in her last two efforts in a row. The 3 box might be hindrance in this effort, but if she comes out close it won't matter that much. The break well be her true test in this one. (7-8-1-3)

Saving the best for last the 14th and final race on the card has three first round winners locking up in true stakes racing action.

1. Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) ran a huge race in round one to steal away the win in the stretch. Here he needs his A game again if he wants to outdo the other winners in this race.

2. Kiowa Trent Tovi (Trent Lee - Kay V Barbierie) is figuring out the 660 yard course and another rail post will go a long way in helping him factor once again. He can run this far and compete against these.

3. Holly Noelle (Cricket Express - Solitary Camile) is the hottest greyhound running over 660 yards right now. She has won 3 races in a row. From the lead or from off the pace, she is a threat in any race.

4. Rays My Girl (My Judge - Ivyona Star) has run more than just 2 races over 660 and has shown good closing speed in the past. If she can break a little better in this race, she might have a shot near the line.

5. Racheal Lee (Get Over - Nothing But Fine) is a stakes winner that needs to show what she can do in a race. She is way the class of this field, but she needs let everyone else know. Tonight is statement time!

6. Where's Big Papa (Dodgem By Design - Cm Lil Bit) should be an early factor in this race and he will give his all for as long as he can. He is short at the end of the race and will be again tonight in this one.

7. Kiowa Vic (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) is a long way from the rail and that is going to hurt his chances in this effort. He here he does what he always does, factor from the box to the wire.

8. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) woke up in the 1st round and put a hurtin on the field that she ran against. All she has to do is break and it should be back to back wins. This race is hers to lose.

With three winners of the first round this gets a bit interesting, but I think the class of the winners is La's Lucy. She has won several races in grade A over 660 and even though it has been a while since she has dominated, she seemed to channel it in round one. With no speed around her, she should be out and gone early on tonight. Upstart Holly Noelle has really started to make a statement for herself as of late you can't ignore the 3 wins in a row showing. She has enough early to get around the lead and should factor for the duration of this race. Eds Budby ran a huge race in the 1st round of the stake and I wonder if he has 2 in him or not. The post is not going to help either as he seems to run much better from the outside of the racetrack. He will need a repeat performance to be around at the finish line tonight. I would be amiss not to include the only distance stakes winner in the entire field. Racheal Lee has all the tools, talent, and drive to paste this field if she sees fit. She is the best closer in the bunch and all she has to do is get somewhat close at the start of this event. If she wants to run, everyone will be in trouble tonight. (8-3-1-5)

The third round will run on Friday Evening January 29th at the Orange Park Kennel Club. As the field is cut down the action gets hotter. Join us then for more exciting stakes racing!