If you follow our circuit then you know it was only a matter of time before the DQ Williams Kennel got rolling in the stakes rounds, and the second round of the stakes was there time to shine in the spotlight.
The DQ Williams Kennel took over for the Lester Raines Kennel in this round as they posted up wins in 3 of the 7 qualifying rounds. What was nice for them was it was a good mix of the old and the new. Two former finalists in this very same race and a puppy who has really started to show some superior late drive.
The most impressive effort for them came in the 12th race as 2008 finalist, Blaze N Ray, broke from his favorite post position and was way too close too early on. Ray was stalking by the backside and drove thru the far turn to steal away the lead. He continued all the way to the wire and left the field in his wake, 5 and a half lengths behind him.
The newcomer of the trio backed up a close second place finish in round one with a determined stretch run win in round two. She ran a huge race from behind as she weaved her way thru traffic and gave everything she at the finish line to take home the win by a neck.
The only returning finalist in the field also proved that he still has what it takes to win a race. La's Anthony hit the mark from the 8 box and took instant control of the 4th race. He never looked back at any point in this race and coasted on the lead all the way to the wire for the easy victory.
The O'Donnell Kennel had another successful run thru the qualifying rounds. Winning 2 of the 7 races, just like they did in the 1st round, on the front end.
The big race for them came in the 5th race as Hallo Mr Great rushed to the early lead and held on at the finish line for the slim win. This time out he was not denied the victory in the stretch and along with that second place effort, he is now tied for the lead in points for this event with Lady Avery.
Kiowa Fly Remi didn't disappoint either as she put on the longshot hat in the 9th race on the card. As the box came open, she exploded to the early lead and stole enough early on to last all the way to the wire for the victory.
The other two winners were greyhounds that everyone expected to be undefeated heading into the third round. Ok, so they might not have had such great trips in round 1, but they did make up for it in round 2.
Rs Libby Lu looked like her old self in this effort. She broke from the 5 box in the 10th race and make the most of the empty box next to her. She was instantly in command of the race and even though she was hard pressed throughout, she showed once again what heart can get you, A WIN!
Rays Scout was the remaining winner in the 11th race on the card. He too found his break, was close early, and drew away from the field throughout for the easy victory. Scout's trip was the fastest of the second round as he made amends for his subpar performance in round 1.
The Lester Raines Kennel completed the swap with DQ in this second round of qualifying by not winning any races, but still finishing in the money in 4 of the 6 races that they were entered into.
Last but not least, let's not forget about Eds Joy Of Pride. He was the only winner in the first round to finish in the trifecta in the second round. He closed well throughout and was just a length off at the finish line. Don't forget about him either in the next rounds.
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