Round 2 - 2010 Jacksonville Sprint Classic

Monday - 3/22/2010

The second round of the 2010 Jacksonville Sprint Classic gets underway tonight at the Orange Park Kennel Club. The Lester Raines Kennel was the big winner in round one with three wins in the seven races on the card. The O'Donnell Kennel was next best with two wins and the DQ Williams Kennel is looking to get their first win in this stakes after running in the money in six of the seven efforts.

Loads of talent weave their way thru the second round races and with a couple of races without a first round winner in it, we will see some other greyhound add their names to the winning category tonight.


First up on the card is the wide open 4th race.


1. Gm's Dale (Deerfield Site* - Steffie's Charm) is having a rough go of it as of late, but he is hoping that the one box turns around his luck in this one. His last time out from this box, he posted up a win.

2. Sassy Gloria (Fuzzys Cannon - Sassy Nan) just missed in the 1st round of the stakes and from another advantageous post in this race, she is looking to get back to winning in this effort. We'll see.

3. Gs Ashlynn (Rapido Rambo - Gm's Cutie) finally woke back up over 550 in her last start and looks to be figuring it all out again as she tries for her 3rd stakes final in a row. Here she needs to overcome the post to be effective.

4. Gabe Candice (Flying Penske - Home Town Charm) is much better suited for the 660 yard course and seems to be getting left a bit too far behind early on over 550. If she wants a chance, she needs to come out closer in this race.

5. Kiowa Vinita (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) is a good rushed that has some close to her at the end of the race. She found trouble in the 1st round and needs to rebound in this effort. It could be tough though, especially from the 5 box.

6. Fth Chinook Wind (Dodgem By Design - Cm Lil Bit) did make up some ground in his first round race, but it was only good enough for 4th. Here he needs to come out close and gain some more points if he wants to continue on in the stakes.

7. Kiowa Smedley (Dodgem By Design - Kiowa Heavenly) was in a world of hurt in the 1st round and needs to stay clear tonight to get back into the mix. If he gets loose, no one in this race is faster than him on the lead.

8. La's Anthony (Dustin The Way - La's Felisha) was a threat throughout in the 1st round and hopes that he can be again in this race. He is the only returning finalist to this stakes and with a big break he could help his chances of getting there once again.

Post position plays a key role in this race tonight. Sassy Gloria gets where she wants to be on the racetrack, the rail, and gets room early on as the wide running GS Ashlynn is right next door in the 3 box. Clearing closer to the front in this race, there is no big early speed burner here, she should prove unstoppable in this effort. Here kennelmate La's Anthony gets a nice draw too. I know he would rather be on the rail, but from this post he does break well and that could be all he needs in this effort to challenge for the win. The aforementioned Gs Ashlynn has proved that she is a stakes caliber greyhound at any distance and despite the tough post, will make the most of her effort tonight. Over 550 she can close and will be coming on strong for sure in the stretch. Kiowa Smedley you just have to pick, IN CASE! In case he wants to break. In case he clears with no trouble. In case he puts up a near track record time on the lead. In case he finds a way to the money. Forget the lines, just don't forget about him in your wagers. (2-8-3-7)


The second of the sevens takes rounds comes your way in the 5th race on the card.

1. Dirty Picture (Coldwater Konow - Chance With Me) just missed in the first round and dare I say, got run down from behind. This closer was in the 2009 Orange Park Derby Final. If he gets the front again, don't expect the same.

2. Ctw Anti Gravity (Maryville Rumble* - Greys Gravity) loves the rail and finally gets back close to it in this effort. His first round race was a disaster. No break, or rush, and in a world of hurt at the 1st turn. Tonight in this effort, we expect better.

3. Cayenne Ferrari (Dodgem By Design - Cayenne Jet) is much like Anti Gravity in this race. Likes the rail, gets closer in this race, and should find some form after a couple of rough trips. If he gets a lane, he could be dangerous late.

4. Kiowa Stan Cay (Flying Hydrogen - Flying Monica K) won his last effort from this post and in that race he broke very strongly. After a couple of tough starts, he needs to hit the lid and come out running if he wants to move on in the stakes.

5. Kiowa Unnat (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Quik Superhero) is probably better suited for 660 yards and without a warm up start, he was not in contention in round 1. Here he needs to come out closer and find his closing speed before time runs out on him in the stretch.

6. Cjc's Buckshot (Pacific Mile* - Gable Ruth) is a good closer that shows some great ability late in his first round race. Here he is outside again, not where he wants to be, and will have to find a late in order to be effective. If he breaks, he could steal this win.

7. Whistle Bit (Get Over - Lap Baby) is a solid chaser that draws another great post position here in the 7 box. She is as wide as they come and in her last race from here, she posted up a win. A grade B in with grade A's, she will need her best effort tonight.

8. Hallo Mr Great (Hallo Mr Finigan - Kiowa Kay Dime) is the best breaker in the field and even though he didn't make the lead last time, he still ran tough throughout for 2nd. Here he should be unabated to the lead and prove to be the one to beat.

This race could get UGLY early on. Hallo Mr Great is a tremendous breaker and from an outside post where he can clear early on, he is going to be in command of this effort from the start. He might be a little short at the end of this effort, but he can hung on to win plenty of races against the best the Kennel Club has to offer. Look for him to get back to winning tonight. Challenging him late will be another posted up greyhound, Dirty Picture. This greyhound loves the rail and just missed in the first round from this very same post. All he has to do is be close early and that will give him a chance to get home a winner in this race. Cjc's Buckshot is the best closer in the bunch though and you know he will be coming on fast in the stretch again in this race. Looking to improve on that 4th place effort in round one, B & J will have the veteran ready to go in this one. Whistle Bit might have flash on her side, but she is strong enough to follow the early speed to the turn and hang close for the duration of this race. Winning is a big stretch for this grade B greyhound against this talented field, but finishing in the money is not. (8-1-6-7)


Let's see if the first round winning can roll another 7 in race 7

1. Kb's Next Level (Dodgem By Design - Bf Pina) found his break in the 1st round and took home a win. Tonight this streaky greyhound draws his favorite post position and that alone might be enough to insure another win.

2. Bf Dora (Dodgem By Design - Sol Lasting) is posted up much better in this second round race and hopes to avoid all the trouble that she found in her first round effort. She has the skills to run with the big boys, she just needs a chance.

3. Kiowa Trent Tovi (Trent Lee - Kay V Barbierie) picked right up where he left off before heading to 660 yards for the last stakes event. In the 1st round he close well in the stretch and challenged for the win. Tonight from a great post, more of the same.

4. Wp's Clinton (Fuzzys Cannon - M's Countess Amy) needs to find his break. On the lead this greyhound is as tough as nails, but without it he seems to find trouble trying to get to the rail. The 4 box is close, but maybe not close enough.

5. Steel Reserve (Iruska All Star - Gable Pops) ran a huge race in round one as he challenged the leader for the duration and just missed winning it at the finish line. The break was a major part of that effort. Another big break is needed tonight.

6. Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) the 2010 Orange Park Derby winner has speed to burn late, that is as long as he can get room. In round one, no room, still closing, and a fourth place finish. I know he can win, let's see if he can.

7. Kiowa Vanessa (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) needs to be close in order to be effective in this race. Working for her is the post position. She likes to race wide and start out again from the 7 box. Looking to make amends, she needs to step up her effort tonight.

8. Lady Avery (Trent Lee - Leafs Falling) is a super strong closer that will be flying up late once again in this effort. She is a long way from her beloved rail in this race and that might be her only downfall. She just missed in round 1, let's see if she can get it done here.

The question of the evening in the 7th race is... Can the early speed steal enough of a lead to hold off the big closers at the finish line??? The answer is.. I think... YES! Kb's Next Level is a whole different greyhound when she starts off from the 1 box. He loves the rail and puts up some tremendous efforts from this starting box. She normally comes out running and currently running with a bit of confidence, I see her surviving on the late lead for the slim win. Coming after here will be a pair of greyhound that can go 660, but are currently in a 550 stakes. Eds Budby and Lady Avery. Both greyhound has great closing speed, but neither of them are where they want to be on the racetrack. Both are going to have to try and find some room to run and whoever does this, will be more successful in the end. Look for both to give there all but come up just short at the finish line. Another closer to consider is Kiowa Trent Tovi. Similar to the others, he too can go 660, but has really run better over the shorter distance. He loves the rail and is close in the 3 box. He finished 2nd in the first round and is building off of that effort. If he can get around close early, he might just be the longshot winner in this race. (1-6-8-3)


More, More, and More in number 4 on the card comes in race number 9.

1. Eds Joy Of Pride (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) is running at the top of her game right now. She has posted up 3 wins in a row, including one in the 1st round. As Budby's sister, she has skills, let's see if she can keep it up.

2. Bleachy Boy (Lonesome Cry - Instant Vintage) is a huge closer that almost always seems to make it into the money at the finish line. He can from 6th in the 1st round to finish 3rd at the wire. Near the rail here in the 2 box, expect a big effort.

3. Uss Fine Touch (Uss Raceway - Uss Glimmer) did what she has been doing for quite some time at Orange Park, winning a stakes round qualifier. When the spotlights are on her, she is on and tonight more of the same will take place. Looking for her 3rd stakes final in a row, she will show up.

4. Kiowa Top Design (Dodgem By Design - Flying Acme) was roughed up in round 1 and needs to get back to breaking and contending in this effort. Midtrack is ok, so the 4 box and the room early should help her out in this effort.

5. Where's Playtime (Dodgem By Design - Uss Agenda) showed off that big time early speed in the 1st round, but she didn't quite see the front and in the stretch she was really, really short. This veteran has the skills to get it done here, she just needs to channel that inner puppy.

6. Sunsands Fannymay (Lonesome Cry - Sunsands Sienna) has been running tough leading up to the stakes rounds and continued that on into the 1st round of the competition. Her good mix of early speed and staying power could be enough to keep her in the money throughout again in this effort.

7. Kiowa Fly Remi (Flying Stanley - Flying Rolling) has not gotten out of the starting box like he wishes that he would have in his last couple of races. He really needs to be close to the early lead in order to be effective and a huge break will be needed in this race if he wants to round in this effort.

8. Fth Chinook Arch (Dodgem By Design - Cm Lil Bit) didn't fair too well in the 1st round of the stakes, but he did run into trouble in that effort. Here he is outside away from the crowd and will have a better chance to clear on the early lead. He has done it before and could do it again tonight.

In this race it's all about DESIRE! Uss Fine Touch just have more of it than any other greyhound once the stakes rounds start. She can break, she can close, and she can surely win races. Posted up well near the inside part of the racetrack, expect her to show everyone why she is on her way to her third stakes final in a row. Eds Joy Of Pride is on a hot streak of 3 wins in a row and in each she has closed extremely well from off the pace to get it done at the wire. Once again from a great starting box, she will be making up ground throughout and challenging the leader at the finish line. Bleachy Boy is another strong closer that will be picking up ground on the leader in the stretch. He always gets into the money, 13 straight trips, and you will be hard pressed to deny him in this effort. He too likes the rail and the 2 box is close enough for him to be effective. If he gets around early, he might just upset at the finish line. Fth Chinook Arch needs to get a look tonight too, especially from the outside post. He is going to get room early on and with no big time early speed greyhound in this race, he might have an outside shot at the early lead. He is not short up front and if he gets there, he has a shot at the upset in this effort. (3-1-2-8)


Race 10 on the card is going to be a big upfront knockdown drag out battle.

1. Hallo Triple A (Hallo West Acre - Car Bird's Seat) is a streaky runner that loves to start from the inside post positions. Everything is going for him again in this effort. He is off a win and draws the red blanket tonight. Look for another big effort.

2. Pat C Bee Gee (Flying Penske - Pat C Clementine) was not thought of as a threat in the 1st round, but he proved them wrong. He came out close and closed throughout to take home a close 3rd place finish. Posted up in the 2 box again in this effort, you might just see more of the same.

3. Uss West Coast (Lonesome Cry - Uss Mysterious) has to be disappointed in the outcome of the 1st round. He broke well, was in the hunt for the lead at the 1st turn, and ran into a world of trouble. We all know he is short, but expect him to be in front early. Here he is in with the leader of the last race and will need his break to return in order to start off a new win streak.

4. Charmurpantsoff (San Tan Riffraff - Majestic Angle) didn't break very well in the 1st round of the stakes and was outrushed to the 1st turn. He chased the best that he could but was outfinished in the stretch by the strong closing, Eds Budby. Tonight he must come out better in order to contend.

5. Rs Libby Lu (Lonesome Cry - Sweet Sandra Sue) was the last winner of a stakes sprint at the Kennel Club. She had been a machine since coming back from Wheeling, but in the 1st round she was bumped twice and was outrushed to the early lead. We know her skill set, she needs to find them again here.

6. Sweet Babboo (Dodgem By Design - Rooftop Sara) might be in a bit over her head against these talented fields, especially if she keeps breaking like she has been. She is all about the early rush and she has not seen it in her last 4 races in a row. This is a must break situation for her.

7. Mlb Bryce (Dodgem By Design - Milo Kynlee) really excels from the inside post positions and gets stuck outside for the second race in a row. He will have trouble getting in there, especially if he sits in the box once again in this effort. His only hope here is to come out running.

8. Wp's Commodore (Fuzzys Cannon - Ma's Countess Amy) shares the same need as several greyhounds in this race, he needs to find a way to break tonight. He loves this post, and won last time out from here, but if he is not close early on he has no chance to challenge for the win tonight.

Time for the real stakes winner to step up. It's time for Rs Libby Lu to show everyone that the last one was not a fluke. It's time to break out on top in this effort and keep up the pace all the way to the wire for the win. The empty box next to her gets her room to rush and once in front, she takes care of the rest. She will be hard pressed throughout, but she proves best once again tonight. Challenging her early and often will be the well posted Hallo Triple A and Uss West Coast. Both greyhound have good early foot of their own and each can win races on the lead. The advantage of the chasers will go to Triple A though as he is not short in the stretch like West Coast is. Everyone still better keep an eye out for Wp's Commodore too. He won last time out from this post and he too can break on occasion. He is a bit of a longer shot than the rest, but that 30.57 second romp is looming just 2 races back. Tonight if they all decide to come out running, it could be quite interesting not only at the turn but all the way to the finish line. (5-1-3-8)


The fun continues on in the 11th race on the card with the hottest greyhound going at the racetrack.
1. Kiowa Shag Along (Flying Stanley - Kiowa Shag Sue) is a rail running, early speed monster, that gets the rail for the second straight race. She was a threat throughout in the 1st round of the stakes and will be around the lead to the wire once again tonight.
2. Pru Whistler (Craigie Whistler - Rambo For A Win) gets back near the rail in this effort and that will aide her greatly tonight. She is a superb closer and has already won a stakes race at the Orange Park Kennel Club. The 2 box is all she needs to be effective here.

3. Pat C Tremor (Trent Lee - Pat C Aida) has some late speed but didn't get a chance to show it off in the 1st round of the stakes. He ran into trouble and couldn't overcome it. Here he needs a clear lane to rush in early if he is going to be close enough to challenge late.

4. Rays Scout (My Judge - Ivyona Star) didn't give his best effort in the 1st round of the stakes. He was hampered a bit at the turn, but still should have closed better at the end. Here he needs to rebound if he wants to make yet another stakes final.

5. Cayenne Carmagea (Dodgem By Design - Cayenne Jet) runs much better from the rail post positions and has to make due for the third race in a row from a tough starting box. She can overcome the post if she breaks fast, is she up for the task? We will see.

6. Hanks Diana (Lonesome Cry - Dolly Madison) had won 3 races in a row heading into the 1st round, but her 1st round effort was a tough one. She missed her break, rushed up well, and was hammered at the 1st turn. This early speeder had no chance to recover. Tonight it's time to make up for it.

7. Fay's Mcqueen (Maryville Rumble* - Rooftop Kaylee) is clearly the one to beat in this effort. He is riding high on a 4 race win streak and has shown some tremendous rush to the 1st turn and control of his races. He is way tough in front, this field better not let him get there if they want to win.

8. Eds Mark Time (Flying Penske - Eds Cherokeegirl) is a strong closer that can come on with the best of them late in any race over 550 yards. He was just off in place in the 1st round and looks to keep up the good work in this race. The post is really the only question mark in his effort tonight.

Tough to pick against a greyhound that has been money in 4 efforts in a row, so I WON'T! I like Fay's Mcqueen to take home yet another win in this race. No one has been able to beat him to the lead at the turn as of late and that is where he is going to win this race once again. He will be short a bit with some talented greyhounds trying to run him down late, but he will have enough left to get it done at the wire. Pru Whistler has the best chance at the upset in this effort. She can overcome any trouble that she may encounter with all of her late speed and the post is to die for. She loves it on the rail and will make the most of the post in this effort. Rays Scout needs to get back on track here and I expect him to do just that. He finished 3rd in the Orange Park Derby and since moving back to sprints before the stakes he had won 4 races in a row, finished in the quiniela in 6 of 7 races, and never missed the money. He will come out better in this effort and prove a threat throughout this effort. Eds Mark Time is another strong closer that will be making up ground throughout tonight. Winning might be a stretch for this greyhound, but if he follows the 7 to the turn, you never know. (7-2-4-8)


Capping off the stakes race for the evening card, the 12 race will be highly competitive.


1. Blaze N Ray (Craigie Whistler - Rayvan) has really returned to the form that saw him make the finals of this race in 2008. He is a little longer in the tooth now, but the closing ability is still here and so is the desire to win. From his favorite post, he will be tough tonight.

2. Kiowa Trent Tam (Trent Lee - Kay V Barbierie) is back over 550 yards after trying out 660 for the stakes and is rounding back into form. Two middle posts have not helped, but tonight he is back nearer the rail and his effort should improve too. If he gets loose he could be dangerous here.

3. Kiowa Kind Gel (Flying Penske - Kiowa Oneofakind) has tons of early speed and wins most of her races on the front end. Like most true early speed greyhounds, she pays for it in the stretch and can be short at the finish line. Last time out a solid 3rd, expect for her to be around the pace for the duration again tonight.

4. Gs Tank (Craigie Whistler - Gm's Peachykeen) has had a couple of rough trips in a row, but before that he had been running really tough. The key to his success is his break as well and he needs it to return in order to be in the mix throughout in this effort. Does it return to him tonight? Wait and see.

5. Gm's Cashman (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) returned to a stakes race and returned to winning. He was the point leader in the 2009 Jacksonville Juvenile and seems to have righted the ship at the right time. Breaking again he has proven tough and if he gets the front here, it could be back to back jacks.

6. Fth Keystone Cop (Dodgem By Design - Cm Lil Bit) was the winner of the 2009 JGR Puppy Stake and finished 3rd in the 2009 Sunshine State Silver Cup. Loads of talent are on his side, but he needs to get the consistency back. If he breaks he still can steal a win, but will that be tonight or not?

7. Lrc Last Dance (Late Late Show - Hot Cargo) missed the break and was outrushed early in the 1st round. She did try to rally late, but ran into trouble in the far turn. Here she needs to make up for that effort with a strong performance. Breaking well will be the key to her success in this race.

8. Kiowa Gooddesign (Dodgem By Design - Flying Acme) took advantage of the 1 box in the 1st round of the stakes. He bolted to the early lead and held tough all the way to the wire for the win. Here the 8 box might give him the same opportunity. It is there for the taking, all he has to do is hit the lid once again.

No matter who makes the early lead in this race, I think it is Blaze N Ray's too loose. He just has too much going for him in this effort. He loves the rail and normally breaks really well from this post position. Case in point, just look back 6 races ago. He went box to wire from the 1 box in 30.36 seconds. No one here has even run close to that kind of time as of late. I know he won't be in front early on, but at the wire he will be. Dueling it out for most of this effort should be the Kiowa Duo. Kind Gel and Gooddesign both have loads of early speed and I expect both of them to show up in this effort. Advantage to Kind Gel as she is a bit faster from the box, but Gooddesign has better staying power. Play them just off either way you like them as neither will be able to steal enough to hold off Ray before the finish line. Let's not forget about Fth Keystone Cop either. This is a stakes winner and multi-stakes finalist that can put up some impressive efforts when he wants to. This is not the best post, but if he breaks it won't matter. If he wants to continue on in the stakes, he must show up in this effort.

Remember in the third round the field will be cut down to 4 races of greyhounds and only the best of the best will be moving on. All the heart pounding action takes place on Friday March 26th at the Orange Park Kennel Club.