Weekend Update - Stakes winners and more at OP!

Friday - 7/30/2010

What an exciting weekend ahead at the Orange Park Kennel Club. One filled with interesting questions!



Can the puppy stakes winner get back to winning? Can the Night of Stars winner get back on top at the wire? Can the Night of Stars runner up get some revenge? Can the old timer get it done once again on the lead? And the most burning question can the Afleet Alex pup continue to remain undefeated in his young career?



All of these questions, and more, will be answered this weekend at the Orange Park Kennel Club.



Many answers come in the first race on the weekend in the 10th race for Friday night.



1. Ahk Lady Deanna (Coldwater Keelin - C Ya Martinique) is a solid grade A greyhound that likes the rail and has enough early speed to be around early on. A sleeper at best, she might just surprise all tonight.



2. Gm's Cashman (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) was the NOS winner and took down the leader late to get it done. In against steps again, it could be his chance to get back into the winners circle at the line.



3. Leading Steps (Lonesome Cry - Tk Ashira) is the best breaker in the bunch and will have the early lead in this race. Her only question is, can she hold off all of the late speed in the deep stretch and win?



4. Kiowa Judge (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Agent) has taken well to the racetrack and has showing some talent around the front end in races. He will need to come out running in order to contend here.



5. Paddy Whacker (Heart Rumble* - Spicy Candy) was the puppy stakes winner and has the best raw speed of anyone in this race. He is almost outside, which is good, but he needs to be closer early on in order to get up late to steal away the win.



6. Kiowa Dani (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Mary Tammi) rested and ready to go again, this early speed only machine is best on the front end of races. She needs to come out running here against this tough field.



7. Klarissa (Fuzzys Cannon - Well Chosen) is a solid grade a chaser that can come on a bit at the end of her races. Here the post is not in her favor, but if she gets around well, she might be a super factor.



8. Come On Takatrip (Fuzzys Cannon - Instant Vintage) is a big strong closer from DQ that will be making it interesting late in this effort. Don't look for him early on, but if the mood suits him, he could be a force at the finish line.



Very interesting race here. We all know who is going to the early lead, Leading Steps, but once again is he going to be able to hold it till the finish line. He just missed in the Night of Stars race as Gm's Cashman stole away the win in the final few steps. Can that happen again here? Sure, but it might be Paddy Whacker that takes the thunder from both of them. If he wants to run, no one or no lead, will be safe. He has tremendous raw speed and can come from nowhere to take home the victory. These three should be a good play no matter how you slice it. Three fantastic greyhounds battling early and late for the win. Isn't that what everyone wants to see and bet on? I DO! The best of the rest prize goes out to Klarissa. Enough early to get close and enough late to stay there for the duration. Forget the last effort and concentrate on the previous 5 in row in the money. (3-2-5-7)















Saturday - 7/31/2010

Race two is the 11th on the card for Saturday matinee at the Orange Park Kennel Club.



1. Uss West Coast (Lonesome Cry - Uss Mysterious) loves the rail and you can't get any closer than the 1 box! Breaking quick is the only concern. If he can clear early, he might just be the one to beat in this effort.



2. For The Win (Lewis And Wax - Ww Ellen's Time) like most out of this dam, they are as fast as they want to be, you just really never know when the light will be turned on. If she breaks fast, watch out!



3. Kiowa Mon Dolly (Kiowa Mon Manny - Kiowa Kays Dream) comes back off an extended leave and jumps right back in against the grade A's . Too much, too soon, could be her calling card today.



4. Daycare Ron (Lonesome Cry - Ml Teardrops) is a strong closer that needs to just get around the track cleanly. Without the trouble he will be coming on strong late and challenging for a spot in the money.



5. Miss Kate (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) is riding high off a strong win in her last effort. Clearly from the 5 box might be the biggest hurdle, but if she is around early, her late speed gives her a chance to post up back to back wins.



6. Howdoyoulikethat (Lonesome Cry - Here's The Thing) is tough on top and might just be able to get there in this effort. He is nowhere near his beloved rail, so he will have to work hard in order to win his 3rd race in his last 5 starts.



7. Gs Craig (Lonesome Cry - Tv Candycane Gal) has just moved back to grade A and needs to use his early speed if he wants to stick around. The outside post do him no favors for getting to the rail, today it's all on him.



8. Kiowa Mc Gee (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Wild Color) is still just a puppy trying to figure it all out on the racetrack. He has grade A talent, he just needs some more experience. If he can have a unmarred effort, his late speed might get him into contention.



This race is wide open and it really depends on who decides to show up at the start of this effort. No matter what I like the late speed of Miss Kate. She is not phony and will just keep on coming no matter what happens to her in this effort. The 5 box is a big minus. I know she won from there last time out, but she got kind of lucky. If she can follow the speed to the turn, she has a great shot at back to back jacks. Uss West Coast also gets a good look here simply because of the post position. Don't get me wrong, this greyhound can run and run well, but on the rail he takes it to a whole different level. He too needs to be close enough early on, so the break will be critical for him to have a chance to win here. Howdoyoulikethat might just be the best early speed greyhound in the field. He has proven in the past that he can get there and against this field he might just pop the box and be the one to catch. If he does hit the lid, the race might just be for place today. Let's not forget the faucet greyhound, For The Win. This hot and cold runner can show up at the darnest times and steal away the win. You never know when he is going to show up, so you need to keep him in your quiver just in case. If he decides to run, he could easily take home the victory in this race. (5-1-6-2)















Saturday - 7/31/2010

The 3rd feature races, race 7 Saturday night, features something we have not seen in a long time, an undefeated greyhound.



1. Wp's Clinton (Fuzzys Cannon - M's Countess Amy) got refocused on running and winning over his last couple of efforts and it has made a difference. When he breaks he is as fast as anyone, and the 1 box helps him out tonight.



2. La's Gigi (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) has some early speed and can be a factor in races when she breaks and is close to the leaders in the early stages of the race. She needs to have a quick start to have a chance.



3. Mr Barret (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) might not have won a ton of races as of late, but he has been a force in almost all of his efforts. He can break and close and is a double threat to the leaders. If he gets a break here or there, he could surprise.



4. Gm's Dale (Deerfield Site* - Steffie's Charm) has loads of early speed and could be the one that is first to the turn in this effort. The problem is that he is short in the stretch and could be again here. Can he hold on? We will see.



5. Wiki Letsgetloud (Always Faithful - Not Short Onluck) is a ship in from Wheeling that has made it to grade A with even steady running. Not big early flash or closing ability, so she will pretty much finish where she started. From the 5 box, she needs to be around early.



6. Bl Punch N Judy (Lonesome Cry - Jr's Mojo) is a whole different greyhound on the front end. When she hits the lid she can go toe to toe with the best of them. Without the lead she has been suspect in the past. A big, BIG, break is needed.



7. Kiowa Top Design (Dodgem By Design - Flying Acme) has hung around the grade A ranks for awhile now and hopes to continue it for a long time. With a bit of break and a bit of close, he is tough, but only if he is close early. Here he needs to get out of the starting box.



8. Really Xtreme (Afleet Alex - Xtreme Hustler) looks to keep the undefeated streak intact in this effort. From the lead or from behind, this puppy has been nothing but perfect. He will have to stop winning sometime, but it might not be tonight. He has been better than this field as of late, streak continues?



Ok so I'm a homer, but I'll go with the Afleet Alex offspring and take Really Xtreme to win this effort. This greyhound might just be a puppy, but he has all the skills of a veteran grade A competitor. He has been faster and better than anyone else in this field in the last 5 efforts in a row. Time to show that last race and all the others wins were not a fluke. He is going to chase early and drive home to steal away another win in this effort tonight. Gm's Dale is the one that Xtreme will be chasing as he has the best early speed and will have early command of this effort. In the stretch he will be no match for the closer and will have to settle for a game effort in place at the finish line. Mr Barret lacks the early speed to get close enough to the lead to steal away the win at the wire, but he does have enough late speed to close and challenge at the finish line. He likes the rail and the 3 box is close enough to contend in this effort. More of the same for this DQ greyhound. Wp's Clinton gets a look because of the post and his last race. There he broke quickly and posted up a strong win and from a great rail box, he might have a chance to factor throughout once again. If he wants to go, he could have a shot at the upset in this effort. (8-4-3-1)















Sunday - 8/1/2010

Capping off the weekend in the 11th race on the card of the Sunday matinee, the veteran gets a chance to shine in the spotlight again.



1. Close Up Magic (Just Kickin It - Getcha Some Play) came up with a big win to move up to grade A in his last effort, but this is the 1 box not the 8 box. That could be a major problem for him in this effort.



2. Passing Gear (Flying Missle - Nikki Di) can hit the lid on occasion and when he does see the front end, he runs as hard as he can for as long as he can. Without the lead he is not the same greyhound, so a huge break is needed once again in this one.



3. Ww Kay Sea (Greys Flamebeau - Ww Kiowa Silver) has won 2 of 6 races since joining the OPKC. In each she cleared early and races off alone. Posted up here, she needs to come out well in order to factor.



4. Pat C Bk Shiraz (Black Shiraz - Paradise) has found not only his break in his last couple of efforts, but the money at the finish line too. He beat some good greyhounds to the turn last time out, but was short late. If he can hit it, he could pull off the upset.



5. Citation Cam (Flying Penske - Ctw Miss Kelly) gets the old award for this race. Ok so she is over 4, but has not slowed down one step. She has found he break and is winning at will once again at OP. If she can get it done, it will be the 53rd in her career.



6. Yo My Dilbert (My Zapper - My Cattie Breeze) has not been breaking like he was and that has been his downfall recently in races. If he is close early he runs really tough and the outside post might be his best friend in this effort.



7. Hanks Dancequeen (Maryville Rumble* - Dance Of Dreams) climbed back to grade A after a strong win in her last effort. She has righted the ship and draws a favorable post once again today. If she wants it, she might just get it.



8. Mohican Cider (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Ww Apple Cider) is a recent shipper that has shown some closing ability so far at the OPKC. From the outside posts she has run well, so the 8 box could get her in the money for the 4th time in 5 starts in this race.



It's throwback time at the Orange Park Kennel Club on Sunday as Citation Cam uses her fresh puppy legs to burst from the starting box, take early control of this race, and last in the stretch for the victory. Trying to challenge should be everyone around her. Ww Kay Sea gets a look even though he has not been too consistent as of late. He has a big upside and with not a lot of speed to his inside, he could break quick and be very close in the early stages of this race. If not, well you know the rest. Pat C Bk Shiraz has really started to come into his own and last time out he beat Citation Cam to the early lead. Granted he was short late, but still that was an accomplishment. Here if he can do it again, you never know. Yo My Delbert is only one of two greyhounds in this field to have 6 grade A races in a row and he needs to get out of his funk. I know he might not be a threat to win, but if he gets out of the starting box, he has a chance to be around throughout. Breaking, breaking, breaking, is the only thing he needs to worry about in this effort. (5-3-4-6)

Unblemished at Orange Park

Really Xtreme (Afleet Alex - Xtreme Hustler) is doing his daddy, 2007 All-American, Afleet Alex proud as he has taking the racetrack here at Orange Park by storm.

Although it has happened before, it has been a while, since a greyhound has climbed the ladder undefeated at the racetrack.

What might be even more impressive is how he is winning races. He is multi-talented and has won races on the front end and has won races from off the pace. In all of his victories he has not ran above 31.00, so that is the realm of grade A times throughout the climb thru the ranks.


OP 7/28/2010E-07 550 30.88 F 64 3 3 2 2 1 1.5 30.88 *1.30 A Continues To Impress

OP 7/24/2010A-09 550 30.53 F 64 8 2 2 1 2 1 3.5 30.53 *0.90 B Straight To Grade A

OP 7/21/2010A-02 550 30.76 F 64 2 1 1 3 1 8 1 12.5 30.76 *1.20 C All Alone Mdtrk

OP 7/16/2010E-01 550 30.90 F 63.5 3 5 4 1 1 1 3.5 30.90 *1.10 D Raced On By Mdtrk

OP 7/11/2010A-05 550 30.74 F 64 1 3 2 2 1 3.5 30.74 *0.60 M Dashed By Leader Mt

OP 7/08/2010S-07 550 30.57 F 63 2 2 1 6 1 12 1 18 30.57 --- Scl Really Fast Inside

OP 7/05/2010S-02 550 31.43 F 63 1 3 2 2 1 .5 31.43 --- Scl Shifted Gears Late


No way is this greyhound short. He has shown that already in his young career and later on who knows, he might even be able to contend of the longer distances. Remember his grandmother and multi-stakes finalists Xtra Styles mom are one in the same.

This looks good for our recent giveaway greyhound AFLEET RED, as Really Xtreme is her brother, and should she be back in schooling in the next coming week or so. Both come from the first litter of Afleet Alex and along with the other litter from the Willis Kennel, Alex is really starting to show something in the stud barn. If you are a breeder you better get some of him sooner than later, as he looks to be the real deal.

Congratulation head out to trainer Mike Gerard, Owner Deborah Strickland, and Kennel Owner Lester Raines for yet another great looking puppy breaking in here at the Orange Park Kennel Club. Also let's not forget to add our praises to our very own All-American Afleet Alex. He looks to be passing on what he was given and if it continues on, he could be just as successful off of the racetrack as he was on it.

Big things ahead for this great looking puppy as the Sprint stakes starts later this month and the puppy stakes kicks off at the end of November. Here's to continued success to the son of a fan favorite here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

Weekend Feature Races

Friday - 7/23/2010

The feature races for the weekend at the Orange Park Kennel Club are rip roaring and ready to go as we journey over 550 and 660 yards.
One race each from Friday, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Evening, and Sunday Matinee will give you a look inside some of the best and hottest greyhounds on the circuit.

First up on the agenda is the 15th and final race on the card for Friday evening over 660 yards.

1. Power Exchange (Craigie Whistler - Aunt Redmoon) absolutely loves the rail and always runs tough when inside the 3 box. Here he has his work cut out for him, but expect another strong trip around the oval.

2. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) gets a better post here on the rail and that should be the difference maker for her in this effort. When she is loose on the lead, no one is quicker. Clearly the one to beat.

3. Hallo My Pear (Hallo West Acre - Kiowa Chil Cavel) is all about the early speed over 660 yard and will need to find it again in this race if he wants to contend. If he does get out, he could throw a monkey wrench into the plans of the others.

4. Kiowa Deli Dee (Flying Stanley - Kiowa About Deli) will run hard as long as she is clear sailing on the lead in any race. She can wire a field on occasion, even a talented one like this. The break is critical to her success tonight.
5. On The Fly (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) is hotter than anyone in this race as she is riding high on back to back jacks. The post is the only hindrance here, if she clears again, it might just steal away a hat trick.
6. Kelsos Henchman (Kelsos Fusileer - Kelsos Picilino) won the NOS marathon and really needs to go that far more often. He is a super closer and will be picking up greyhounds in the stretch again tonight, but it might just be too late to get the win.
7. Miss Minerva (Swanson - Trixies Wish) has really come to play in her last couple of races and has closed like a Mack truck in each one. Even though she is up 2 grades, she might have a shot at the bottom end of the money late tonight.

8. Kiowa Vic (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) has returned to 660 yards and has factored well in almost all of his races. The break is important to him too as he likes to race near the lead. He could clear from this post, so watch out for him.

It's DQ battle time here at the Orange Park Kennel Club. La's Lucy and Power Exchange both drew very well in this effort and both will be cocked and ready to fire as Rusty heads by the starting box. Both greyhounds love it in here and both can win a race from the lead, or from just off the pace. The interesting thing to watch will be if they decide to break. There is good early speed to their outside, but even without the front, they should be tough as nails in the stretch. Look for Lucy to stalk early and take over late as she just holds off Power Exchange at the wire. Also closing up to take a challenge for the win should be Kelsos Henchman. This greyhound can come on with the best of them and if he is too close too soon in this effort, he might just run by everyone in the stretch for the win. he has all the tool and a good outside post, so don't count him out in this effort. On The Fly has to get some love in this race after winning back to back races in grade A. Her last win was over almost the same field that she is running against tonight, but the 5 box is not the 1 box. The post could play havoc with her plan at a three-peat in this race, but if she can break to the lead again, it might all be over early on. (2-1-6-5)


Saturday - 7/24/2010

The second feature races comes our way in the 11th on the card for Saturday Matinee.

1. Howdoyoulikethat (Lonesome Cry - Here's The Thing) looks best in red and gets to darn his favorite color to start this race. Two wins in 6 starts from the rail post, plus he gets room early on with the slow breaking 2, he could be tough to beat.

2. Yourgood Imgreat (Diamond's For Me - Let's Run To Win) is a strong closer that won't be around early on, but will be at the wire. Finally he gets inside and that alone could be the difference maker for him in this effort.

3. Bh's Simplylegit (Bh's Rackem Up - Simple Life) is tough as long as she come out of the starting box and is close to the early lead in the race. The post helps, let's see if she is up to the task tonight.

4. Palladio (Lonesome Cry - Ctw Miss Kelly) is the best early speed greyhound in this race and should be in front at the turn. At the wire is a whole different ballgame though. She is short late and will have a hard time holding on here, unless she gets some help behind her.

5. Kiowa Mc Gee (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Wild Color) jumped up to grade A undefeated and after a rough go at the top level, he rebounded with a win last time out. He has some early and enough late to content, but the 5 box might be too much to overcome.

6. Kiowa Kay Sully (Solitary Runner - Sol Happy) might be a puppy but has skills beyond her years. She too runs best close to the early lead, so the break will be important to her in this race especially from the outside post position.

7. Fth Tiger Lilly (Take It Over - Fth Moon Dancer) is all rail all the time and will have to come out in a hurry to get there from the outside in this effort. Post is the toughest thing to deal with for her in this race. If she clears, she will contend.

8. Mohican Cider (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Ww Apple Cider) is a recent ship in that has shown some speed when she has room to run early on. She likes the extremes of the posts and should factor well from this 8 box. With some closing speed at her disposable, she could be a force late.

Post and speed are the keys to success in this race for Howdoyoulikethat. He won't be in the early lead in this race though as that position is reserved for Palladio. No one beats her to the front in this effort, but like most early speeders, she is short, short, short at the end of the race. No matter how many she steals early on, she is going to get run down before the finish line. That leaves winning this race to Howdoyoulikethat. This greyhound is a monster from the rail and has enough early speed to get close early and challenge all the way to the stretch. There he will outlast the tiring leader and steal away the victory as this early speed duo approaches the finish line. Trying to get to both of them late will be the slow breaking, strong closing, Yourgood Imgreat. Surprise this DQ greyhound can come on with the best of them and finally back inside of the 4 box, he is going to show up and show off just what he can do at the end of this effort. Making it interesting at the finish line, he will factor in the outcome of this race. Kiowa Kay Sully might have to overcome the post, but has enough closing power to be the best of the rest threat in this effort. She is still just a puppy and is learning how to deal with the big boys each and every day, and today is another one at the office. A solid break is needed if she wants to have a shot at a money position today. (1-4-2-6)


Saturday - 7/24/2010

The third feature race is located in the 7th on the card for Saturday Evening at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

1. Sunsand Fannymay (Lonesome Cry - Sunsands Sienna) might be up a couple grades here, but has been performing at a high level lately. She gets room early as the 2 breaks wide, if she can break fast, she might be a factor tonight.

2. Kiowa Vanessa (flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) is a little out of her element here on the inside part of the racetrack. She will have to work to get wide and might have a hard time doing it. She did win last time out from this post though, so you never know.

3. Trak Action (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) is on top of his game right now. Winning 3 of 6 and finishing in the trifecta in 5 of those efforts, he is really running well. From a great post here, he will be a force to be reckoned with.

4. Risingstar Sable (Dodgem By Design - Runforit Susie) is a good closer that has worked hard and climbed her way up into the grade A ranks. A bit over her head maybe in this effort, but from a good post, she might be up for another solid effort.

5. Kiowa Top Duke (Flying Penske - Kiowa Berma Top) has had a couple of rough trips in a row since returning to grade A and the 5 box is not going to make that any easier tonight. He does have some closing speed, but the breaking fast may solve all of his problems in this one.

6. Kiowa Auto Angie (Lonesome Cry - Kiowa Sue Auto) is a recent ship in that has looked good when she has gotten to the front first here at the Orange Park Kennel Club. She is still a wildcard in this effort, could possible upset once again tonight.

7. La's Gigi (Be Descrete - La's Felisha) is back in grade A and ready to take on the competition. She has a good break and a great rush to the turn and once out there, she can hang too. It's all up to her in this effort, if she shows up early, she will be around late.

8. Citation Cam (Flying Penske - Ctw Miss Kelly) is a cagey veteran that has found her break and is putting it too grade A fields again at Orange Park. From out here she will clear and with the lead, she might be the one to beat in this effort.

A little old with a little new is what this race is about. Citation Cam might have fallen off the radar screen for awhile, but guess what? She's back with a vengeance. She has found her break and that really has been what has sparked this new run of terror. Granted she can be short in the stretch, but she can hang on late and win too. Here she gets away from the crowd in the 8 box and should have room to rush to the turn untouched. It's all up to her, but if she keeps up the torrid drive to the lead, she has a good shot at back to back wins in this effort. Trying to run her down will be her kennelmate, Trak Action. This greyhound is really firing on all cylinders as of this moment and could win with or without the early lead in this race. Posted well near the rail, he has everything going for him. Either way you like them, this could be a strong Lester Raines quiniela play tonight. Sunsand Fannymay gets a look in this race strictly because of the post position. She not only likes the rail, she is going to get a ton of room early on as the 2 greyhound is as wide as they come from the starting box. There will be no excuse for her not to be close to the early leaders at the start of this race. If she does break well, she should be around in the money for the duration. La's Gigi and climbed her way back into the top grade and is showing that when she breaks, she can be as tough as anyone at the racetrack. Here she gets the bonus of being next door to the speedy Citation Cam and that will help her get room and give her someone to follow to the turn. Being in front might not be an option in this effort, but hanging close from box to wire might be strong possibility tonight. (8-3-1-7)


Sunday - 7/25/2010

Capping off the weekend we head to the 7th race on the card for Sunday Matinee.

1. Comedrinkwithme (Dauntless - Instant Vintage) might not be around at the start of this race, but in the stretch, WATCH OUT! He loves the rail and will make the most of this post. With 6 efforts in a row in the money, you know he will contend again today.

2. Playboy Joe (Joe Hearns - Too Late) has shown that he has some good early speed and can use it to get into the mix and stay there at the top level of competition. With his 7th race in a row inside the 4 box, he will make the post work for him in this one.

3. Rt Pepper (Big Monday - Noah's Pollywog) has put together back to back wins on the front end to make it into this grade A race. Without the lead she has been suspect in the past, so against this tough field, she is going to have to come out running.

4. Ww Kay Sea (Greys Flamebeau - Ww Kiowa Silver) is really taking well to the racetrack and has shown big time speed in the open here at the Orange Park Kennel Club. If this greyhound gets loose, the race might be for place.

5. Penrose Ralene (Dodgem By Design - Penrose Claire) was a surprise winner last time out, but we don't want to get caught with our pants down two times in a row. She has improved in every start at Orange Park and is taking well to the track. If she can break, you never know.

6. Fay's Mcqueen (Maryville Rumble* - Rooftop Kaylee) needs to leave the last race in the past. She was really roughed up and had nowhere to go. Normally a quick breaker, she is a monster on the lead. Winning 5 of her last 7 races, she's the one to knock off in this effort.

7. Pat C Bk Shiraz (Black Shiraz - Paradise) is coming back to grade A off a win in his last effort. Another outside post here should help him get out, but he needs to be close in order to be effective. If he can break, he could contend again.

8. Gm's Chicago (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) has been running well and has won 3 of his last 5 efforts at Orange Park. In all of those wins he was to the lead, or really close, early on in those races. Today he needs to flash from the box if he hopes to keep up the torrid pace.

Frankly here Fay's Mcqueen is the one to beat. Ok, so last time out he missed his break, ran into big time trouble, and finished out of the money. Trust me when I say, the lights will be back on in this effort. This greyhound is as fast as anyone at the racetrack, and once in the lead, no one is going to get to him before the finish line. It's time to get back breaking and winning! Comedrinkwithme finally gets back on the rail and that will just help him out even more in this effort. He has no early foot, but late, no one in this field is better than him. He has found the money in 6 races in a row and today the streak will continue on. Look for the red blur at the wire as he might have a chance to make it interesting late. Ww Kay Sea gets a notice after that tremendous schooling win after her first grade A won. Both were run in the exact same fast time and with extra room at the break, she might be able to surprise the field again in this effort. If she hopes for the upset, she needs to come out close early on here. Playboy Joe is in tough in this race, but the post is helping him out once again. He loves it inside and just keeps drawing these really good post positions. Like several other early speed greyhounds, Joe needs to break quickly and be close early on in this effort in order to factor at the finish line. If he can step up to the plate early on, he might have a chance to finish somewhere in the top 4 positions at the finish line. (6-1-4-2)

Free T-shirts and more on Sat eve Aug 14th - 2009 All-American Night

The Orange Park Kennel Club is proud to announce that on Saturday Evening August 14th we will be having another All-American night at the racetrack. Not only will we be celebrating the best of the best for 2009, we will also be immortalizing them on a t-shirt.

Yes, you heard me right, free All-American t-shirts to the first 1000 patrons at the Orange Park Kennel Club, and other specials throughout the building on the special evening.



This time around we will get a little of the old with a little of the new as we celebrate the accomplishments of our 2009 All-American recipients Penny Candy and Count Ivan.



Penny Candy is no stranger to this award of all of the pomp and circumstance that comes with it. She has been here and done that as she was a member of the 2008 All-American Team, and gets to lavish in the glow once again in 2009. Count Ivan is new to the praise as he made his way onto the second team of All-Americans in 2009 by finishing 10th in voting.



Both greyhound earned what they were given in 2009 as each and fantastic seasons even though both greyhounds missed part of the year.



Penny Candy was really a stand out over the distance courses. Clearly she had a much better year than in 2008, but missing time she didn't get near the 42 wins she posted up over the campaign a year ago. What she did do was dominate! She was a force in any race that she was drawn into over 660 or 770 yards, and when the stakes lights shined brightest, so did Penny.



In the Orange Park Derby she made amends from her near miss in the finals in 2008 as she won the first three rounds in a row, and finished 3rd in the semis, too lead in points heading into the finals. There she really showed the determination that had made her a fan favorite. Breaking off the pace she weaved thru the field and picked off the greyhounds in front of her one by one heading into the stretch. There she put on an all outburst near the wire to steal away the victory from kennelmate Wired To Wind at the finish line.



With one stakes title under her belt she set her eyes on the next, the 2009 edition of the James J Patton Marathon Stakes. No one knew if she could top her efforts in the Orange Park Derby Finals, but Penny was ready to prove that it was just a warm up for this race. Over 770 yards Penny is a monster on the lead and when she gets there, the race is already over. Flying from the start in each and every one of the qualifying rounds, Penny was unbeaten heading into the finals. There she met a tough field, but that night, no one was going to beat her. As the box opened up, Penny was out stalking early and took early command by the turn. From that point the race just got UGLY! Penny drew away for fun and crossed the finish line 7 full lengths better than the field as she clocked her best time in the stakes at 43.74 seconds at the wire.



With two stakes wins under her belt and wins in seven of the eight stakes caliber, Penny was proving to be one of the best ever to strap on a muzzle at the Orange Park Kennel club. But winning the big one was not her only praise, her consistency showed the true heart of a champion. She started in 39 races, winning 25 times, and finishing in the money in 36 efforts. Only out of the cash on three occasions and one of those was a fall.



Congratulation once again head out to DQ & Sharon Williams, Trainer David Helton, and everyone else connected with this fantastic greyhound. She was really a once in a lifetime type of runner that had all of the tools at her disposable in each and every start. Break, drive, maneuverability, kick, desire, and tenacious determination that rivaled any that has every been seen over this oval.



Good luck on your next career as a momma, and hopefully in the future we will be seeing your sons and daughters here possessing some of the traits that you showed us doing your time on the racetrack.



What Penny Candy was to distance races in 2009, Count Ivan was to sprint races. In any race that he drew into he was a threat to win and most of the time he got it done. He was the 2009 win leader for the racetrack with 33 victories and 44 in the money finishes in his 57 starts.



What was neat about Ivan was that he started off the year as possible the best greyhound in the country and maintained a high level for the duration of the season.



No one was hotter over the fist could of months as Ivan put on a show over the Orange Park oval. Ivan won 16 of his first 19 races on the year, and that included 11 wins in a row, and some very special starts in the 2009 edition of the Jacksonville Sprint Classic.



Heading into the stakes Ivan was clearly the favorite to win and he didn't disappoint his backers. Hoarding points early one, Ivan breezed thru rounds one and two with victories before almost falling in the third round and finishing out of the money. Showing just what a champion is made of, Ivan bounced right back in his next effort with another thrilling victory. The finals was just another chance for him to shine and Ivan loves the spotlight. Breaking from an advantageous outside post, Ivan rocketed to the early lead and held tough throughout as he was pressed by Ru Tuff Enuf from box to wire. This was a thriller to watch and at no time was this victory clearly in hard. Ivan had to fight for every inch of dirt and sand that he could gather, and in the end, there he stood as the champion as he crossed the finish line in a near record time.



Coming back with fresh legs in July and heading back into the next stakes, the 2009 Sunshine State Silver Cup, Ivan was ready to make some noise once again. Showing that he was still the one to beat, Ivan dominated the first 3 rounds of the stakes on the front end. He coasted to victories in each of those efforts and was showing the form that gave him the stakes master title just a couple of months before. In the semi's he ran into trouble and finished 5th, but he already had enough points to see the final round race. Luck was on his side in the post position draw as he drew his coveted 8 box, but in the finals his luck ran out on the way to the turn. There Ivan was stalking the leaders, was bumped wide, and fell. Ruining his chance at back to back titles, Ivan had to settle for what he has already accomplished in the other stakes, a win.



Sulking has never been in his nature and right after the stakes ended Ivan won 5 of 6 races, including a run of 4 wins in a row. He continued to run strong for the remainder of the year and continued to carry that stakes clout in each and every effort.



Congratulation to owner Henry Howe, Kennel Owners Bill and Cathy Lambert, Trainer Tom Artzer, and everyone else connection with Big SAMS All-American status. Never will you see a more happy greyhound that Big Sam. He is all smiles all the time, but he also knows how to put on the game face when he wants to. Don't hurry him into retirement just yet though, I have a sneaky suspicion that he might be back for another try at a stakes title coming this August at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

Great Weekend On Tap at the OPKC

Friday - 7/16/2010


Another great weekend is on tap here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.



Whether you like 550 or 660 yard races we have something in store for you. Both Night of Stars winners are on tap and looking to get back into the winners circle, but it is not going to be easy.



There are sleepers in each and every race. Posted up greyhounds, veteran greyhounds with stakes experience, and even some puppies that might have an chance to upset.



All in all there is going to be some great races to watch this weekend, so tune in and catch all of the exciting action.



First up is the nightcap for Friday evening, the 15th and final race.



1. Make U Look (Diamond's For Me - Let's Run To Win) is a recent addition to the track that has shown flashes of speed. Both parents were monsters here. Watch out if he gets loose early on.



2. Kay Jsk Victor (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Sol Victory) is coming back off a rest and gets a great spot to start from in this effort. The rail is his friend and if he can break, he might have a shot at the upset.



3. Gs Roman (Dodgem By Design - J's Wrinkle Free) needs to forget the fall in his last race and get back to contending. He has some close left in the bag in the stretch and he will need it in this effort.



4. Kiowa Sol Skelly (Deerfield Site* - Sol Skelly) might be in for an awakening in this effort two grades up in just 4 efforts. The good news is that has likes it midtrack and he can close. He could be a sleeper.



5. Skiddy Banjo (Dodgem By Design - Kansas Factor) is a solid chaser that uses his early speed to get into contention at the start of the race. He would rather be on the rail, so it will take a big effort tonight.



6. Fth Tiger Lilly (Take It Over - Fth Moon Dancer) will go to the rail early on, but if she breaks it won't be much of a problem. She has the skills to do it, will she show up and do it is the only question.



7. Rs Libby Lu (Lonesome Cry - Sweet Sandra Sue) is the best sprinter at the track on the lead, but she needs to start hitting the lid again to get there. Here that might be a task, let's see what happens.



8. Leading Steps (Lonesome Cry - Tk Ashira) has been on fire as of late and just missed the NOS title by a nose at the wire. With 4 wins in 6 races, he is the one to beat in this effort tonight.



Talk about your mono a mono showdown, this race features one on the outside part of the racetrack. Leading Steps and Rs Libby Lu are the best breakers and rushes in this field, and with Fth Tiger Lilly going to the rail early on, there are going to get even more room to the turn. Both greyhounds have the skills to win this race, but you have to go with the hot hand. Libby Lu could be the favorite, but she has not been herself out of the starting box. Leading Steps has been a machine at the break and Libby will not get in front of him at the start. This should be a heated battle for the lead and the win throughout, but Leading Steps survives on the late lead for the slim win. Libby Lu gives her all, but is just short in second. Next should be Fth Tiger Lilly. Lilly will follows the leaders out of the box and dive to the rail early where she wants to be. If she can stay clear of trouble she has enough early and late to contend with the leaders for the duration of this race. Gs Roman gets the best of the rest trophy in this effort. he likes is midtrack and has enough left late to come on and find a way into the superfecta at the finish line. (8-7-6-3)















Saturday - 7/17/2010

Time to move over to the 660 yard course in the 15th race for Saturday evening.



1. On The Fly (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) is coming off a huge win in her last effort to get back to the ranks of the grade A's. Posted up on the rail, she will be closing throughout and tough if close early on.



2. Power Exchange (Craigie Whistler - Aunt Redmoon) loves the rail and the 2 box will up the ante for him in this race. He has been a force in almost all of his races, and from here he breaks. Watch out for the upset.



3. Kanuka (Fuzzys Cannon - Well Chosen) might be up a couple of grades in this effort, but if she keeps running like she has, she might be a force again in this race. Running best near the lead, she has to break tonight.



4. Kelsos Henchman (Kelsos Fusileer - Kelsos Picilino) was the NOS marathon winner, but this is a 660 yards race. This big time closer will be coming throughout, but will it be too little too late tonight?



5. Kiowa Deli Dee (Flying Stanley - Kiowa About Deli) is an early speed monster that can bomb out to the lead at any time against any field. He has to be there as he is short late, so a big break is needed here.



6. JJB Good As Gold (Lonesome Cry - Joe's My Man) can be tough on the lead, but up a grade and in with all this early speed, it could be tough to get done. If he does see the front, he will factor throughout.



7. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) seems to be righting the ship as of late. She is as fast as anyone when she can get room to run early on. She likes the lead, but can win from behind. She is the one to beat.



8. Hallo My Pear (Hallo West Acre - Kiowa Chil Cavel) is all about the early speed over 660 yards. He is shot out of the box and needs to keep it up in this race. Short in the stretch, he must come out running.



With the double powers, La's Lucy should be the one to look at for the win in this effort. If she breaks, no one is faster and even without the lead, she can still come from off the pace and get it done before the finish line. More of the second in this race as there is a ton of early speed greyhounds around. She might not be in control at the get go, but at the wire she will be. Power Exchange is in a rail post and that should be enough said. LOL! This greyhound loves it in here and break very well from these post positions. If he can find a way to get to the lead, he could be the upset winner in this effort. Kelsos Henchman is a super closer that will be making up ground throughout in this effort. He has not missed the money in 6 straight and won the NOS marathon feature. Even from this post, he will factor with the leaders at the finish line. Now let's not forget about Kiowa Deli Dee. This all out early speed machine could hit the lid and steal 20 on this field early on. I know in the stretch she can be run down at will by the chasers, but on occasion she wins too. Just look back a couple of races and wins. If she wants to go, she will be in the mix to the finish line. (7-2-4-5)















Saturday - 7/17/2010

Saturday matinee's race comes your way in the 11th on the racing card.



1. Come On Taka Trip (Fuzzys Cannon - Instant Vintage) is a on again off again kind of greyhound that is most successful when he is close to the early lead in any race. If he breaks, he could surprise today.



2. Willing Effort (Dodgem By Design - Ww Ellen's Time) might be up two grades but with all of her early speed, she is running tough against the best of the best. Posted up well, she could be tough again.



3. La's Jaguar (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) is a strong competitor that can win with or without the lead in any race. He has good closing ability and if he is too close too soon, this race will already be over.



4. Fay's McQueen (Maryville Rumble* - Rooftop Kaylee) had his win streak stopped in his last race, but if he breaks like it can, no one is going to get to him before the finish line. This is his race to lose.



5. Hanks Dinah (Lonesome Cry - Dolly Madison) is moving back to grade A in this effort after a big win last time out. This is not a rail post though and that will be a difference maker for her. She must break.



6. Kiowa Mc Gee (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Wild Color) jumped right up the grading ladder to grade A, but since has had some trouble around the track. He just needs a clean trip again, and he might have a shot to get it done.



7. Bf Dora (Dodgem By Design - Sol Lasting) runs her best near the early lead in the race, so her break will be the most critical part of this effort. She likes this post and just misses last time from the 7 box.



8. Kiowa Mon Elsie (Kiowa Mon Manny - Kiowa Kays Dream) is an early speed greyhound that is a bit short at the finish line. Here she will need to come out running if she wants to have a chance at the money positions.



Clearly Fay's Mcqueen is the one to beat in this effort. He has tremendous speed and once he pokes his nose in front, he is extremely tough to take down before the finish line. He had won 4 races in a row previous to his last effort. He does need to hit the lid and steal some early on as La's Jaguar is not going to make it an easy victory. He is posted well, running hot, and has enough late speed to make it interesting at the finish line. If he can get clear early on, this could be a knockdown, drag out affair. Winning Effort has to be considered a factor as well. Her early speed will get her into the mix at the start of this race, but how long can she hang with the leaders is the real question. If she can beat everyone to the turn and steal a few lengths, she might have an outside shot at taking home a longshot win. Kiowa Mc Gee is a puppy with great potential and if he can just get a clean trip in grade A, you never know what he can really do. The post is fine and really his key to success will be getting out of the starting box in this effort. He has not broken in his last 3 efforts and that has been the difference in grade A. Look for him to show his stuff and find the money again in this effort. (4-3-2-6)















Sunday - 7/18/2010

Rounding up the weekend we look at the 11th race on the card for Sunday matinee.



1. Mw Sekhnot (C Ya Costa Maya - Mw Steel Jaw) is a solid grade A competitor that is still a puppy learning how to compete. He has good and some not so good efforts, he has to be around early to contend.



2. Passing Gear (Flying Missle - Nikki Di) has been getting little respect in grade A, but has been running tough as of late. Granted he is short in the stretch, but from a good post he could be tough again today.



3. Nanette's Show (Greys Big Show - Star Olga) has looked tough when she is close to the early lead in almost any race, but getting there consistently has been her problem. From a rail post, she might have a shot.



4. Kiowa Top Design (Dodgem By Design - Flying Acme) is a solid chaser that can come on late against the best of them. He likes it midtrack and as long as he can get a lane early, he should be around late.



5. Gm's Cashman (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) was the Night of Stars winner who is never out of any race. He is a tough threat with or without the early lead, and will do whatever needed to post up a win, even from the 5 box.



6. Mr Barret (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) can run from almost any post as long as he gets out of the starting box. Recently he has been rushing out and running tough. Looking to continue here, he has to move out fast.



7. Ctw Anti Gravity (Maryville Rumble* - Greys Gravity) is a good rail closer that has started to round back into form as of late. Here he is a long way from home in the 7 box and will have to use his late speed to make do.



8. Gs Ashlynn (Rapido Rambo - Gm's Cutie) is back from a rest and looks rip roaring ready to go. This is her best starting box and if she gets loose, she will be the one to beat in this effort. At 550, she can get win on or off the pace.



Tough to pick against the guy that has everything going for him as of late, so I WON'T! Gm's Cashman is still the man to beat. Not only did he win the NOS feature, he won 2 starts ago by 19 and a half lengths! WOW! Ok, so there was trouble behind him, but he was not going to lose that effort. Breaking from a similar middle post once again, he is going to get close early and take over late for the victory. Gs Ashlynn is back and gets to start her return to racing from her best box, the 8. She loves it wide and can over 550 can come on with the best of them in the stretch. I don't expect her to make the lead, but if she does, the race is over. More likely, she comes out close and advances throughout to challenge. Battling for the early lead should be Passing Gear. This greyhound has a great post and has enough early speed to sneak off with the early lead in this race. He does need to step up in this effort and even if he can steal 5, I don't think he can hold off the late challenge by the chasers. So all in all a good effort, just not good enough. Kiowa Top Design is a steady closer that should follow Cashman to the turn and the finish line in this effort. Making up ground is what he does best and he should be doing that throughout the race. Winning will be a stretch, but finishing in the money is not. (5-8-2-4)

Kiowa Mc Gee - Another Kay Smith Gem

Well he might be a puppy but so far he had the makings of another great Kay Smith Greyhound.

Kiowa Mc Gee (KIOWA SWEET TREY-KIOWA WILD COLOR) has done everything right has has yet to be beaten at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

What is most impressive is how he has been winning races. From the lead or from off the pace, he can get it done and in the stretch he has speed to burn.

This whole litter looks promising, but he is the best of the bunch.


OP 7/03/2010A-09 550 30.96 F 80.5 2 3 2 2 1 2.5 30.96 *1.30 B Prevailed In Stretch

OP 6/30/2010A-02 550 31.03 F 80 3 1 1 2 1 2 1 7 31.03 *1.50 C Owned The Stretch Mt

OP 6/26/2010A-01 550 30.94 F 80 1 1 1 2 1 4 1 6 30.94 *0.70 D Quick Control Mdtrk

OP 6/23/2010A-05 550 31.23 F 80.5 8 1 1 5 1 5 1 5.5 31.23 *1.60 M Cut To Rl, Easy Win

OP 6/17/2010S-03 550 31.19 F 80 8 3 1 3 1 6 1 10 31.19 --- Scl Dominated Field Mt

OP 6/14/2010S-03 550 31.88 F 81 2 5 4 3 2 2 32.01 --- Scl Strong Finish Mt


Check him out in the 11th race for Wednesday Matinee as he tries to climb all the way up the ladder.

Congats to Kay Smith for another fantastic greyhound and thanks for sending him here to us at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

Afleet Alex Pups Rock

The 2007 All-American Afleet Alex was a terror on the racetrack and now that he has retired to stud, he might just be sending a few more terrors everyone's way.

Although he has just had a couple of litters hit the ground, the ones we have seen so far here at the Orange Park Kennel Club have hit the ground running.

Afleet Red and Really Gonnarock blazed the way, but another litter by Gary Willis has also shown some promise as they tore up the racetrack in schooling the other night, along with Really Xtreme who is the brother to Afleet Red.

On Monday July 5th, Afleet Alex pups won 4 races in a row in schooling, including the fastest trip of all the schoolers in 31.36 seconds. What might have been more impressive was that they were not just winning, they were blowing fields away.

In race 2 Really Xtreme won his race from behind by a half a length over Gs Storey who just happens to be the littermate to the following greyhounds and another Afleet Alex pup in her own right.

The first of three littermates from the Willis Kennel, GS Millie demolished the 3rd race by 10.5 lengths, followed by GS Tee Up in the 4th race by 7 lengths, and maybe the best of the bunch, GS Quasimoto in the 5th race by 9.5 lengths in 31.36 seconds.

These greyhounds look like they can really run, so all you breeders out there better pay attention as it looks like Afleet Alex might just have something special to add into the mix.

Congratulation to the Willis Kennel for the nice litter, and for the MAN Lester Raines for his litter of promising puppies.

From everyone here from Greyhounds As Pets we hope that Afleet Red makes a mint and once again we would like to thank Lester Raines, Deborah Strickland, and Mike Gerard for all of their efforts in making the Afleet Red Raffle a success.

Come on Alex keep throwing those winners, and here's to continued success to our very own All-American as he passes along his dominate talents.

Nos 23 Results and Replays!

The results and replays for all of the Night of Stars 23 races are up and posted.




Please visit TheNightOfStars.com for the information.



Adoption Picture winners and the winning videos will be post as soon as I get them.



Thanks everyone for another successful event.

OP Night of Stars Double Dip

Once again all of the fans of the Orange Park Kennel Club got a special treat in Night of Stars XXIII as we had not only one race on the card, we had too. What made it even more exciting is that we ran our first 770 yard race of the year and the sprint event featured our last two 550 yard stakes winners.

The first of the two races from Orange Park was the 13th on the Night of Stars Race Card and took place over the 770 yard course. With no lines over this distance at Orange Park by any greyhound in this field, it really was a wide open affair. Anyone could win. Were the early speeders going to wire the field on the front end, or were the closers going to be able to take them all down before the finish line?

As the box opened up the race was on. Snapping up the early lead was the DQ Williams runner Starla Vintage. No big surprise here as DQ greyhounds can always run a long way and her mom won several over the 770 yard course at Wheeling Downs. Pressing her was Kiowa Trent Tam and it looked like this duo were in for a long battle in this effort. By the early turn, Trent Tam stuck his nose in front, but Starla has having none of that and came right back up the front side to regain command. This pair were changing blows thru the escape, but as they started down the backside, someone else thru their hat into the ring. Kelsos Henchman made a big rush to catch up to the leaders and wedged his way on the rail to challenge for the front end. Starla was not giving up without a fight though. She dug in deep and now it was different two way battle for control. By the 660 yard box they were heads apart, but try as she might, Starla was not going to be able to hold the lead. By the far turn Henchman nudged Starla out of his way as he took over command of this race. Down the stretch he cruised to the finish line for the easy victory. Starla finished a game second as she just kept on trying to get back at the leader before the finish line. Gabe Candice came from way off the pace and put on a great late surge to get up into the trifecta spot at the finish line. Kiowa Trent Tam ran a solid 4th after pushing the early pace in this effort. Completing the field was Miss Minerva in 5th, Lady Gator in 6th, Kiowa Unnat in 7th and Mb See You Later in 8th.

6 Kelsos Henchman 68.5 6 3 4 1 2 1 2.5 43.63 *1.60 2010 NOS Marathon

4 Starla Vintage 57 4 1 1 2 2 2 2.5 43.80 7.50 Early Pacesetter

5 Gabe Candice 59 5 2 5 4 3 5 43.99 9.70 Swift Finish Mdtrk

8 Kiowa Trent Tam 63 8 4 2 3 4 6.5 44.10 2.70 Lost Ground Late

3 Miss Minerva 61 3 6 3 5 5 10 44.34 16.80 Jammed Back Early

7 Lady Gator 60 7 5 6 6 6 16 44.76 9.40 Lacked Racing Room

1 Kiowa Unnat 70 1 7 7 7 7 19.5 44.98 8.50 Crowded At Break

2 Mb See You Later 70 2 8 8 8 8 24 45.30 15.40 Always Last



Lester Raines Kennels Bd M 6/12/2008 KELSOS FUSILEER-KELSOS PICILINO



6 5.20 3.20 2.20 QU (4-6) $17.40 TR (6-4-5) $132.00

4 4.80 3.40 TT (6-4-5) $11032.80 SU (6/8/6 3 of 3) $2947.40

5 3.40 P6 5 of 6 2319.40

Congratulations head out to the Lester Raines Kennel, Owner John Kelly, Trainer Mike Gerard, and everyone else connected with this fantastic greyhound. What a performance he put up in his first effort over the 770 yard course. Any time under 44.00 seconds is a solid trip around the oval here at Orange Park, so his 43.63 was in the neighborhood of what some of the former 770 stakes were won in. He's too Kelsos Henchman and hopefully we will see him in more 770 yard races in the future.



The second of the two races from Orange Park was the 14th on the card for the Night of Stars, and it featured not only the last couple of winners of a sprint stakes were in attendance along with some other very talented greyhounds.

Everyone thought that they knew who was going to be in front at the start of this race. RS Libby Lu. She always breaks, she was going to have room early on, and once in the lead she would be in the one to beat, but it didn't play out that way. When Rusty cleared the turn and the lid popped open it was Gm's Cashman that broke to the early lead. SURPRISE, but he wouldn't stay there for long as Leading Steps outrushed the pack to take command as the passed the finish line the first time around. Close in tow was the leader in points for the JGR Puppy Stakes, Playing Amy Song, Kiowa Shag Along, and multi-stakes winner Rs Libby Lu. As they rounded the corner Leading Steps shot gunned the turn and stretched his lead to 3 lengths as they headed down the backside, and he was going to need all of them if he wanted to hold on and win this race. By the far turn his lead was already shrinking was Gm's Cashman was gaining with each and every stride. As they turned for home it turned into a two greyhound race for the win. Could Gm's Cashman get up in time? Or, was Leading Steps going to hold everyone at bay and steal away the big upset? Closer and closer they came to the finish and closer and closer the two greyhounds were getting to each other. Leading Steps was fading and Cashman was gaining and it was going to be an exciting finish. Each put on one last ditch effort for the victory and at the wire, it was going to take a photo finish to separate them. Both deserved to win, but only one of them could, and it was Gm's Cashman that came out on the victor side of this effort. Leading Steps had to settle for second after an all out battle. Third went to Kiowa Shag Along and rounding out the superfecta was the JGR Puppy Stakes winner Paddy Whacker who closed from way back to get it done. Completing the finish was the race favorite Rs Libby Lu in 5th, Playing Amy Song in 6th, Raiders Bart in 7th, and Bh's Simplylegit in 8th.


4 GM's Cashman 71 4 1 2 2 1 ns 30.90 9.70 2010 NOS Sprint

6 Leading Steps 73 6 4 1 3 1 2 2 ns 30.91 15.70 Lost Stretch Duel

7 Kiowa Shag Along 77.5 7 5 3 3 3 4 31.18 9.10 Rushed Up On Rail

2 Paddy Whacker 76 2 7 6 5 4 6.5 31.36 2.80 Slow Break, Jammed

1 RS Libby Lu 57 1 3 5 4 5 7 31.39 *1.20 Blocked On Rail

3 Playing Amy Song 59 3 2 4 6 6 9 31.54 16.50 Cut To Rail Early

5 Raiders Bart 68 5 8 8 8 7 12.5 31.76 9.30 Jammed 1st Turn

8 BH's Simplylegit 62 8 6 7 7 8 14 31.89 13.60 Squeezed Back 1st



Falcon Kennel F. M 05/10/08 Dodgem By Design-GS Gertie



4 GM's Cashman 21.40 18.60 9.40 Quiniela (4-6) - $131.40

6 Leading Steps 12.20 11.80 Trifecta (4-6-7) - $4,428.40

7 Kiowa Shag Along 7.60 Superfecta (4-6-7-2) - $16,113.00

2 Paddy Whacker Pick 3 (8-6-4) 2 of 3 $80.80

Congratulations head out to the Falcon Kennel for their first every stake victory at the Orange Park Kennel Club. Let's not forget congrats to Kennel Owner, and Greyhound Owner, Gary Willis II and his Wife, and Trainer, Amy Willis for all their hard work for getting Gm's Cashman ready to rock and roll in this final. Even though this was an upset, not a huge surprise here. Cashman has been running tough as of late and has stakes experience under his belt as he was the point leader for the 2009 Jacksonville Juvenile. Big things are in store guy as he looks to keep up the good work in the upcoming James J Patton Silver Cup.