Streaking at the Orange Park Kennel Club

No greyhound is hotter at the Orange Park Kennel Club than Eds Budby. Budby is on a personal mission right now not to lose. Taking over in a long line of distance superstars, Eds Budby is showing the dominance that All-Americans Penny Candy and Burt Road did in their days. Untouchable is the only way to describe his recent efforts.

This 2010 Orange Park Derby Winner, and runner up in the James J Patton Silver Cup, has not slowed down at all as the year has rolled on. He just keeps picking them up and putting them down and has turned those unyielding efforts into wins.
Currently riding high on a seven race win streak, Budby is getting it done no matter the circumstances. From the front, he is tremendous, but from behind he might be even better. You see Budby never gives up in any race and just keeps on coming no matter what happens to him. This determination is the reason for his success.
OP 11/29/2010E-09 660 37.77 F 73 3 1 2 1 3 1 3.5 37.77 *1.40 A Continues The Streak

OP 11/24/2010E-09 660 38.20 F 73 6 4 4 3 1 nk 38.20 *0.70 A Six Wins In A Row Rl

OP 11/19/2010E-15 660 37.51 F 72.5 4 1 1 2 1 6 1 9 37.51 *0.70 A Blistering Drive Rl

OP 11/15/2010E-09 660 37.63 F 73 5 1 1 3 1 3 1 3 37.63 *0.80 A On A Roll Rail

OP 11/12/2010E-15 660 37.56 F 73 7 2 2 2 1 ns 37.56 *1.10 A Made Move In Time Rl

OP 11/08/2010E-09 660 38.11 F 73 3 3 3 2 1 1.5 38.11 *1.20 A Dashed By Leader Rl

OP 11/05/2010E-15 660 37.70 F 72.5 2 1 2 1 2 1 3.5 37.70 *1.00 A Pulled Away Rail
The 2010 campaign has been a great trip for this fantastic athlete. He has raced in 64 races, has won 34 times, and finished in the money on 55 occasions. If you look at his 660 yard starts alone, the numbers are even more impressive as he has won nearly 60 percent of his efforts. During the stakes rounds he has shined too with 12 starts, 5 wins, 4 places, 1 show, and 1 fourth place effort, or 11 for 12 in the money.

Congratulations to Owner and Trainer Mike Crowe for this superb greyhound and his fantastic year so far at the Orange Park Kennel Club. As he keeps on racking up the wins and keeps showcasing his talents, he has to be considered one of the best duel distance greyhounds in the country.



Lester Raines in Round 2

The power pups from the Lester Raines Kennel might have been absent from round one, but in round two they made amends as the big names came thru and took home wins in 3 of the 6 stakes events on the card in the second round of the 2010 Jacksonville Juvenile.

Leading the pack, in the 10th race on the card, was Really Xtreme. Xtreme lived up to his expectations in this effort as she came out quickly, rushed to early control, and drew away from the field to win easily by 5 lengths. What was even more impressive was his winning time of 30.31 seconds. That us ULTRA fast on this racetrack and was almost 4 lengths better than any other winning greyhound on the card. On this occasion, he proved why he has the pre-race favorite.
Not to be outdone by too much, in the 7th race strong closer Kelsos Spiffy came to run on this occasion as well. Breaking from a good post position, Spiffy outrushed everyone to the lead and left the field in her wake as she walked away from the competition with each and every step she took. Crossing the line nearly 5 lengths clear of her nearest threat, Spiffy's 30.56 run was next best to Xtreme's on the card.
The third best effort on the card came in the 12th race from another Lester Raines Greyhound, Hs Butane. The fire got started early in this effort as Butane hit the after burners heading to the turn and outrushed everyone to the lead. From that point on it just got UGLY as he coasted on the lead in the clean air and crossed the finish line almost 5 lengths ahead of the rest of the field as he stopped the clock at 30.64 seconds.

The other winners came from the Willis, Wildfire, and DQ Williams Kennels.
Gs Prada, from Willis, gave a strong determined effort in the 13th race on the card to come again in the stretch to steal away the win. Really what did the trick for this closer, was getting near the lead early on. In the stretch the early speeder was not match for her as she jetted home to win by almost 4 lengths in a quick 30.74 second romp.
Wkl Marly Carly wasted no time at all in the 11th race as she popped the box and held the lead all the way to the wire for the Wildfire win. What made this win even more impressive was how she didn't let anything phase her. She was bumped in the 1st turn and pressured to the up the backside and into the far turn, but she kept he poise and her eye on the prize.
Miami On Fire was the only closing winner on the card, as trust me when I say, it was by the slimmest of margins. The top 4 greyhounds, in the 4th race, were in the photo for the win and separated by just a neck. To his credit, Miami, never gave up and showed the true drive and all out effort that many of his predecessors from the DQ Williams Kennel have in the past. Although his 31.17 clocking was the slowest stakes time on the card, a win is a win is a win.
The third round of the stakes will run on Friday December 3rd at the Orange Park Kennel Club, and the field will be cut down to 4 races. Just 32 of the best puppies remain and with no undefeated greyhounds left, and the points spread all over the place, this is going to prove to be an important round for everyone. JOIN US! 

Round 2 - 2010 Jacksonville Juvenile

The Connell and Falcon Kennels were hot in round one, what will happen in round two of the 2010 Jacksonville Juvenile?

Can the first round winners keep up their winning ways, or will some new greyhounds get a chance to shine brightest in the spotlight?
No matter what happens, you can be assured that we will have some great greyhound racing going on in our 6 feature stakes events on the card.


So let's get to in the 4th race for Monday night at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
1. Miami On Fire (San Tan Riffraff - Gottagetitdone) this nice looking pup has fallen of tough times. No break, finding trouble, and not shot to win. He needs to come out better and get a clean trip if he wants to rebound.
2. Ethel's Pick (Flying Penske - M's Elizabeth) has shown some late speed in the past, but needs to be closer early on. She is up in class and looked that was in round 1. The post helps, let's see her effort.
3. Celtic Pup (Droppys Vieri - Crystal Chrysler) used to be all about breaking, but that talent has gone far, far away. Against this talented field, she has to find her way back to the lead for a shot to move on in the stakes.
4. Gs Quasimoto (Afleet Alex - Gm's Peachykeen) showed off his skills in round 1 and even though he didn't win, he made a bold late run. Warming up at the right time, he will make it interesting tonight.
5. Cincy Red (Stretchthetruth - Cb Helen Goldy) has the skills to be in the hunt in this race, she just needs to get out of the box quickly. Round one no break & trouble. Looking for a better trip in this effort.
6. Kane's Pawnee (Dodgem By Design - Summer Showers) was left at the break in round 1 and he doesn't need a repeat in this one. With a bit of close on his side, he could be an outside shot if he comes out quickly.
7. Hs Babe (Flying Stanley - Kiowa Brownsugar) was an easy winner in round 1 and looks to keep it going in this effort. She needs another quick break, but it is not going to be easy. IE, look at the 8 box!
8. Kiowa Mc Gee (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Wild Color) is a monster on the front end and proved that in round 1 with the best effort in the round. If he clears again, the race will be for place again tonight.
Tough on here as we have two first round winners battling it out to try and stay undefeated. To me, even though she didn't run as quick as Mc Gee did in round 1, Hs Babe gets my nod as she is way more consistent. She can run with or without the lead and will continue to keep up the good work in this effort. She likes it on the edges and the 7 box is a good spot for her to start from. All she has to do is keep on keeping on, and she will factor for the win tonight. Up next, the other winner, Kiowa Mc Gee. This greyhound is as fast as he wants to be and if he does make the lead in this one, RACE OVER! He would rather be midtrack, but may clear close from the outside in this effort. If he decides it's time to run, he might even factor from off the pace. Speaking of closers, Gs Quasimoto has to be considered a threat after his first round performance. He made up ground throughout in that race and put a scare into the leader in the stretch. Although he finished second, he flashed some of that talent that he has been holding in secret for a while now. Watch out if breaks well tonight as he still has the best raw speed of any greyhound in this race. Miami On Fire's lines don't look that great, but this pup just needs to have a clean trip to forget about all of those issues. He is Still 6 of 9 in the quiniela in his career, and has enough close to factor at the end of this race. Starting from the 1 box he should be able to get around, and even though winning might not be within his sites tonight, factoring in the superfecta should be. (7-8-4-1)



The second stakes event on the card comes our way in race 7.
1. Sugar Time (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Hoochie Goochie) is all about breaking and all about the rail and gets one of two to start with in this effort. The breaking is still up to her, but if she gets the lead, she is tough to beat out.
2. Sayitwasseth (Deerfield Site* - Mystic Opal) was running hot coming into the stakes, but major trouble in the 1st turn derailed him in that effort. From a favorable post, look for him to be a late threat tonight.
3. Scottish Dreamer (Droppys Vieri - Crystal Chrysler) was a surprise winner in round one, but if she keeps breaking, she might just put up another one tonight. Could it be back to back jacks? Maybe.
4. Hanks All Smiles (Deco Deano - Zam Turbo Blitz) is still a young puppy, but has shown some closing ability from dear old dad in almost all of her starts. She likes it midtrack, so game on again in this effort.
5. Pat C Shiraz (Black Shiraz - Paradise) is not the same greyhound without the lead, and he didn't get it in round 1. Here he needs to find the speed from the box. Why? It's his only chance to contend.
6. Where's Donna (Craigie Whistler - Pa's Elway Drive) can't be overlooked in this effort, even though she has not factored twice in a row. She has speed, close, and talent, she just needs to put it all together once again.
7. Ww Ilene's Time (Ww Time Warp - Isabels Iodine) has some good early speed, but can be short at the end of the race. This grade D greyhound is way over her head against this field, but with trouble behind, you never, never know.
8. Kelsos Spiffy (Kelsos Fusileer - Kelso Gabriella) is the fastest greyhound in this race by far and clearly the one to beat, well that is if she WANTS to run. She has great closing speed, and can break too. Anywhere close early, she will put up a dominate win.
Easily the choice here will be Kelsos Spiffy. When this greyhound gets her nose out around the lead, she is something to contend with. She has fantastic closing ability and can even break on occasion and punish grade A fields. She has way more speed than and rest of this field and the 8 box might just be her ticket to getting around the leaders at the start. The only all grade A line showing greyhound in this race, she is the one to beat. Scottish Dreamer has to be looked to as a threat in this race after her first round performance. She clearly could be the one to beat from the box and if she gets the lead again, she might have a shot at back to back winning efforts. She has been caught late in the past and could be again tonight. Flying high off a personal best, she might be ready to do it again. Hanks All Smiles might not be a threat to the early leaders in this effort, but she can enough late speed to be a factor in the stretch. She will be closing up throughout in this effort from a favorable post position and hopes to keep up the good work. At 10-1 in her last trip, she could be a good price play in your superfectas. Sayitwasseth needs to forget about that last trip and make amends for it in this effort. He had really been running well before the 1st round and needs to get back to that form tonight. His closing speed is top notch and when he is on, he can hang with the best of them at the racetrack. This rail loving pup is starting from the 2 box and that is close enough to factor in this effort. If he can break at all, he could be dangerous throughout this effort. (8-3-4-2)


More stakes racing action in the 1st half of the forced out Twin-Tri , here in race 10 on the card.

1. Ww's Gucci (Fuzzys Cannon - Ww's Flame) is a solid grade A competitor that can close on strong at the end of the race. She likes the post and it should help them continue her 4 race in the money streak here.
2. Really Xtreme (Afleet Alex - Xtreme Hustler) ran a game 2nd in the 1st round and believe me when I tell you, he was not HAPPY! He was the pre-race favorite and will do his best to prove it in this race.
3. Kb's Iron Mike (Lonesome Cry - Kb's Mossy Tek) closed well in round 1 and was around for the duration near the leaders. From a better post in this effort, he might just give even more. If he finds his break, he could be a handful for the competition.
4. Kiowa Sue Manny (Kiowa Mon Manny - Kiowa Sweet Sue) was left at the break in round 1 and never rallied. Tonight this strong closer is looking to get back into form and factor. The midtrack post might just help in that effort.
5. Playboy Joe (Joe Hearns - Too Late) too instant command in his first round race and made it look too easy on the front end. Here he will need to come out running again if he wants a repeat effort.
6. General Sherm (Deerfield Site* - Mystic Opal) was also a winner in round 1 as the closer held off all challengers on the front end. With 5 efforts in a row in the money, you know he is going to be around again.
7. Pat C Dreamrider (Lansley Bale - Pat C No Harmony) could be in a world of hurt once again in this effort. This grade D greyhound is frankly over his head against these talented grade A greyhounds. His only shot, is to break on top.
8. Touch My Hand (Coldwater Kellin - Midnight Venture) is a good early speed rusher that just missed taking home a first round win in the stretch. He will like it outside and has enough to see the lead again tonight, but the real question is, Can he hold on to it and win?
This race is going to be the toughest of the evening. We have a load of talent here with six of the eight greyhounds in this field finished in the money in the first round, including a pair of first round winners. Almost everyone has a shot and it is going to come down to who wants it more. So, with that being said, let's go with Really Xtreme. This greyhound has the most stakes experience and from another good post, he is going to be too close too soon not to win this effort. He is the fastest of this field and after a strong second last time out, he will find another gear and get things done tonight. He will be the favorite to win, and this race is his to lose. Touch My Hand is the best early speed greyhound in this race and should be the one to catch late. He also likes the post position and it might just go a long way to get him away from the field enough to threaten for the win. If he can get some help behind him, he might just have a shot to upset tonight. Kb's Iron Mike was a threat throughout in the 1st round and that is just what you are going to get again in this effort. He is a solid grade A runner that has been in the hunt a lot recently. He has more wins than anyone else in this field showing in grade A, and should be considered a factor for the win. If he gets loose early on, I don't know if they can get to him before the finish line. If he doesn't break, he will still close and threaten. Watch out for him in this effort from a pretty darn good post. Ww's Gucci gets no accolades, but has run pretty tough against the top competition at the racetrack recently. With 4 efforts in a row in the money, three of which came from similar inside posts, she should be able to keep up the tough running against this talented field. (2-8-3-1)


The fourth of six stakes events on the card, the 11th race offers some of our top talents.
1. Pat C Careless (Elway Drive - Pat C Cutiepie) is new to the top grade, but has proven in the past that she can hang. The thing that she is dreading most is the post. This wide runner, has to make due from here.

2. Vanessa Rousso (Kelsos Fusileer - Ctw Gossip News) is a bit strong closer that sat in the box too long in round 1. After trouble, and a fall, she was out of it. Clearly the fastest in the field, she needs to take care of business.
3. Gs Tee Up (Afleet Alex - Gm's Peachykeen) was a game threat in round 1 and that is just what you will get again in this effort. Posted better toward the inside tonight, winning is not out of the realm of possibility.
4. Craigie Ironlad (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Greys Starwishes) can come on with the best of them in the stretch and is running in tip top form right now. With six straight in the money, you know what kind of effort you are getting tonight.
5. May's Flora (Can You Hear Me - Kb's Mayflower) has early speed like no one else in this race. Clearly she is going to be in the lead, but the stretch run might be difficult for her again tonight. Can she steal enough to win?
6. Cheyenne Rascal (Kiowa Mon Manny - Payday Robin) another early speed greyhound that is the threat to the stretch most of the times that she runs. With 5 of 6 efforts in the superfecta, she could be a sleeper pick tonight.
7. Wkl Marly Carly (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Wkl Whitefeather) has some early speed of her own and was trying to use it in round 1 before she ran into trouble. Her only hope in this race, is to come out on top.
8. Gm's Giovanni (Oya Tom Terrific - Gs Flame) loves the outside and gets it again in this race. In round 1 a personal best win from this starting box. Could history repeat itself again tonight? Yes, yes it could!
No doubt about who is going to the early lead in this effort, just a doubt about who is going to run her down before the finish line. The best two possibilities are Vanessa Rousso and Gm's Giovanni. Of the pair, I'll go with the experience. I'll take Vanessa Rousso. I know she missed her break and fell last time out, but tonight it's rebound time. She loves this rail post and will come out closer to the leaders at the start. In the stretch no one is better and that will be the difference maker in this effort. May's Flora has to get some respect for all of that early speed and if the closers slip up at all, she will be right there on the lead to take the checkered flag at the finish line. She has not missed the trifecta in 6 straight and I don't see that trend stopping anytime soon. Look for her to give her all throughout and for her to be right there at the wire with the winners of this effort. Gm's Giovanni is riding high off a personal best effort in the 1st round and draws the same post here in round 2. He has shown that he has what it takes to be a winner and if the mood suits him again tonight, he could have back to back trips with a victory. The post and the break are the most important parts of this effort, without the lead he can be suspect. Gs Tee Up must not get overlooked here either. This greyhound just missed in round 1 and gets a better rail post to start from in this race. He can won from in here in just his last 6 races and could surprise them all again tonight. If he comes to run, he could easily win this race, and even if he sits a bit early, he has the speed to play catch up. Don't forget about him in your wagers. (2-5-8-3)

Second to the last stakes race come to you from the 12 race on the card for Monday evening.

1. My Choice (Lonesome Cry - Nauset Lass) stalked the leader throughout in round 1 and with a great rail post tonight, you will get more of the same. This greyhound is tough near the lead & the post aides her enough to factor.
2. Kiowa Ww Trusty (Kay V Tatoo Tony - Ww Gale Cupid) is feeling the competition here in the stakes round. He is a grade D, and those grade A greyhounds are really fast. His only shot is to channel his father, and beat the field from the box.
3. Really Gonnarock (Afleet Alex - Xtreme Hustler) waited too long to fire in round 1 and couldn't get free. Tonight He looks to make amends from a way more midtrack post position. Watch out for him late.
4. Sir Oliver (Hallo West Acre - Granpas Princess) is a solid chasing greyhound that needs to be close early on in order to be effective. If she can stalk the pace, she will keep her in the money string going.
5. Z Sevinteawon (Mulberry Gus - Greys Red Ribbon) has stepped up his game over his last couple of starts and shown off some late speed in the process. The 5 box in not his friend and might be his downfall tonight.
6. Hs Butane (Ben Awhile - Flying Santan) was on quite a roll before the 1st round, but with no break, it stopped there. He is clearly a better greyhound than that effort, and tonight he will prove it to everyone.
7. Payday Lily (Kiowa Mon Manny - Payday Robin) will need every ounce of her early speed at the start of this effort. She runs her best near the lead, but without the front end, she is not the same greyhound. If she clears, she will contend.
8. Mohican Sol Trip (Deerfield Site* - Sol Tulsa) is a long way from the rail and will need all of his late speed power in order to have a shot tonight. If he can get inside, and everything goes his way, he might factor.
Looking to make amends, the duo from the Lester Raines Kennel are poised to make some noise in this effort. Really Gonnarock and Hs Butane both didn't contend every well in round 1 and have shown much better against tougher fields in the past. Slight edge to Gonnarock in this effort as he is posted up better and has the late speed edge. Butane might be able to see the lead in this race, but holding on to might just be a different matter. If both of these greyhounds come to run in this effort, it is going to be a big battle for kennel bragging rights. My Choice likes the rail, gets the rail, and as long as she breaks, she should be around throughout in this effort. She ran a big race in round one and took home the place position at 16-1. After that performance, she need not be overlooked in this effort, especially from the rail. It's all on her, but she has the skills, let's see if she puts them to good use. Sir Oliver is more of the same as My Choice. This greyhound can hang as long as he is close early on and that is just where he wants to be in this effort. He likes this post, even though he runs on the rail, and has good success from here in the past. He has great closing parents, and somewhere deep inside, he might just be hiding that late speed component. If he wants to run, he will be somewhere in the super at the wire. (3-6-1-4)

Capping off the stakes rounds for Monday, let's turn to race 13 on the card at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
1. Ww Von Kay Stove (Deerfield Site* - Gale Ww Von Kay) is a wide runner stuck in the 1 box! OUCH, not to mention that she is up against the wall in the competition level too. This could be a long night.
2. MRL Tatum (Mankato - Bow Fast Draw) is better than his line show and has enough talent and speed to win this effort, especially from a rail post position. If he gets clear early, he will be around late.
3. Fan This Flame (Kiowa Mon Manny - Nurse Ratched) has been roughed up in grade A so far and needs a break to get back into the mix. She has good closing speed, she just needs an opportunity to use it. The near midtrack post might help.
4. Mays Falco (Can You Hear Me - Kb's Mayflower) is clearly the best early speed greyhound in this effort, well that is if he remembers how to break. Once in front he is tough, but can he get there? If he finds his form, game over.
5. Craigie All Hd (Lonesome Cry - Craigie Gotsome) is a big time closer that has been making up ground consistently over the last several starts. Posted well in this effort, he will be making a move in the stretch, but will it be a little to late?

6. Gs Prada (Get Over - Nichole's Andrea) is begging for a clean trip around the track to show just what she can do. In her last two races, troublesville, but before that, she was threatening. If she gets loose, she could steal away the win.
7. Pat C Bk Shiraz (Black Shiraz - Paradise) has been in grade A before, but that was when he has breaking well. He has not seen that box speed in a while and his only hope here, is that it returns in this effort.
8. Sheer Energy (Flying Penske - Kiowa Greg Beth) can close a bit at the end of the race and the outside post might just give him more room to do that. If he can get close early on, he could threaten late in race effort.
This race should be BOX TO WIRE time for May's Falco. This greyhound is clearly the best of the bunch tonight and all he has to do is remember how to break. Previous to his last couple of efforts, he was tearing up the racetrack and even won back to back grade A races on the front end. Here with the extra room around him at the start, he hits the lid, takes command, and hold on throughout for the win. Trying to chase him down before the finish line should be the trio of Gs Prada, Craigie All Hd, and Mrl Tatum. All three greyhounds has good late speed and could have a shot at getting it done before the finish line. Prada gets the biggest chance as the only other greyhound in the field with a grade A winning showing in her lines. She has the tools to get it all done, she just needs a clean trip in order to contend. Craigie All Hd has the best closing speed in the bunch and the most opportunity to get by everyone late if he is stalking early on. He is also running hot, which gives him an added incentive in this race. Following the speed from the box and to the turn, he could be a longshot winner tonight. Mrl Tatum is better than his line show, especially from the inside post positions. He likes it in here and can come on quick at a moment's notice. He just needs room to make it all happen and he just might get it here in this race.
Round three will run on Friday evening at the Orange Park Kennel Club. The field will be cut down and only best will be moving on to compete for the championship. Mark your calendars as the fields get shorter and competition gets longer at the Orange Park Kennel Club.

Kiowa Mc Gee Rules in Round 1

Double dipping was the key saying for the Connell and Falcon Kennels as they both took home wins in two of the six stakes races in the 1st round of the 2010 Jacksonville Juvenile.

The biggest effort honor belongs to the Connell Kennel as Kiowa Mc Gee showed off the form that saw him go up the ladder undefeated at the Orange Park Kennel Club. Breaking on top, this greyhound was NEVER in doubt and races off alone to easily win by 5.5 lengths is the quickest time on the card, 30.50 seconds in the 15th race.
Their other winner, Playboy Joe, was not slouch either in the 12th race. Although he didn't get the lead from the box, he was in the lead by the first turn after a tremendous rush. From that point he cruised to the far turn on the easy lead and held on at the finish line for the victory.
The Falcon Kennel brought their A game too and post up a pair of wins with Scottish Dreamer in the 7th race and Gm's Giovanni in the 9th race.

Both greyhounds one in similar fashion, similar times, and similar styles. Both greyhounds have a determined effort on the front end in the stretch and neither one was going to be denied their respective races.
Gm's Giovanni was only slightly better as he was closer at the start and held off the pre-race favorite Really Xtreme throughout for the win in 30.68 seconds. Scottish Dreamer was further behind early and didn't take over till the far turn. He did win gamely at the wire and stopped the clock at 30.69 seconds.
The other winners belonged to the Lester Raines and Stacey Blanch Kennels.
Kennel win leader, Lester Raines, got on the board in the 11th race on the card has Hs Babe dominated throughout. She was really never threatened, as she coasted on the lead to win by 4 full lengths in a time of 30.71 seconds.
Stacey Blanch's win came in the 10 race as their closer, General Sherm, found a break and was too close, too early on for the competition. In the stretch he took down the early speeder and raced home for the victory.
Other greyhounds to take note of would be the Afleet Alex pups. Three greyhounds from two different litters all ran a close second in the 1st round of the stakes. Gs Tee Up and Gs Quasimoto both closed hard in their starts and make up ground in the stretch on the winners. Really Xtreme was a threat to the leader with each and every stride he took around the racetrack. Keep an eye out for them in round two.
Speaking of round two, all six races of greyhounds will return on Monday Evening November 29th at the Orange Park Kennel Club with a new opportunity to win some races and gain valuable points. The action is going to be intense, so plan on joining us as the 2010 edition of the Jacksonville Juvenile rolls on. 

Next Stop, 5 Victories in a Row

Friday - 11/19/2010

Another weekend, another great line up here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.



We have some fantastic greyhounds headed to post in our feature races, over both 550 and 660 yards, and a couple are looking to extend their winning streaks this weekend.



So strap on the muzzles and let's get ready to rumble here with the top grade terrors at the Orange Park Kennel Club.



The first feature race is the only 660 yard one that we will look at, and it comes in the 15th on the card for Friday Evening.



1. Kiowa Vic (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) is all about the rail and should be ready to rock and roll from this post position. Breaking fast, will be the key to how much effort he gives tonight.



2. Tipsy Brutus W (Tipsy Character - Jetstar Streaker) is running hot and dominated last time out to move back to grade A, but is he ready for back to back victories against a tough field from the same post? We will see.



3. JJB Dibaba (Lonesome Cry - Joe's My Man) is up a couple grades over his last few starts and might be a bit over her head in this effort. A quick break is her best attribute, she needs to use it tonight.



4. Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) has been the man over 660 yards all year since winning the Orange Park Derby. From the front, or from behind, the streak continues!



5. Changeling (Craigie Whistler - Magic Niki Nite) is posted up well in the midtrack part of the racetrack, and so far this time in A, she has been effective. Winning might be a stretch, but factoring again is not.



6. Wp's Lonesumdove (Lonesome Cry - Fuzzys Spider) gives a ton of effort if she is close to the early lead, without it, she has been suspect in the past. So if she wants to factor, she must come out running.



7. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) has not won since returning to 660 yard action, but she has been oh so close. Just missing last time out to Budby, tonight could be a repeat performance.



8. Kanuka (Fuzzys Cannon - Well Chosen) has been a longshot since making it back to grade A, and the trend should continue against this tough field. In order to have a hope, she has to be close early on.



No big surprise who I, and the rest of the free world, think is going to win this race, EDS BUDBY! Budby is such a treat to watch run. Whatever he has to do in any race, is just what he is going to do. He can break to the lead and race off alone, or he can come from off the pace and take home the win if he sits in the box. He has so many talents and he never, ever, gives up at any point in any race. He is a special greyhound and the best of the best at the Orange Park Kennel Club over 660 yards. La's Lucy must not be overlooked though. She took Budby to the wire last time out and gave a winning effort. Remember she clocked a 37.06 time earlier this year and that was equal to the fastest time in over the last 10 years at the Orange Park Kennel Club. She has only missed the money once since coming back to racing, tonight she gives her all and might just smell an upset. Kiowa Vic's lines might not look all that great, but this is the 1 box BABY! He loves it in here and gives his best efforts wearing the red blanket. He breaks better from here and in turn factors much better throughout the race. If he clears on the lead, he could be a tough cookie to crack. Tipsy Brutus W gets a look after some great races at the grade B level of competition. Now back in A, he looks ready to take on the top graders. He won his last by 8 lengths and had been in the trifecta in 4 straight races. Does that translate well to grade A? We will have to see, but like always I want to play those big closers to round out the superfecta. (4-7-1-2)









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Saturday - 11/20/2010

The third feature race heads out to us in the 11th on the card for Saturday Evening.



1. Uss Fine Touch (Uss Raceway - Uss Glimmer) is in the best post possible. She is all about the rail and hot off a win, and back in grade A, she is looking to prove a point. If she hits the lid, she could steal one.



2. Hallo Mitch (Flying Penske - Sol Sassy) has really started to look like his old self over his last couple of races. With 4 wins in 6 races and a pair in a row, he's the one to beat! Posted well, MITCH, proves he's back!



3. Braska Happy (Lonesome Cry - Lobo Crystal) has not missed the money since coming to Orange Park. She has been breaking well and holding on in the money, even though she has been short. More of the same!



4. Orion Lee (Trent Lee - Hurry Hannah) is better than his lines show. He has not been breaking well and frankly, it has cost him over the last month. He can hang with any of these if he gets loose. Tonight could be the night.



5. Big Drama (Get Over - Rooftop Flojo) is a huge rail running closer that will be making up money throughout in this race. His biggest hurdle is the post, but if he can get inside, he will factor at the finish line.



6. Fth Tiger Lilly (Take It Over - Fth Moon Dancer) is solid grade A competitor that finds herself a far, far, way from home. She is all rail all the time and the 6 box, is not the rail. Breaking inside early, she could be in trouble here.



7. Smokin Scamp (Go Joe Jester - Smokin Dizzy) has been in A for 6 starts, but it has been a bit Jekyll and Hyde. When he breaks & gets to the rail, PARTY ON, if he doesn't, PARTY OFF. Tonight he needs the former.



8. Kiowa Mc Gee (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Kiowa Wild Color) has got his head on right and has won back to back races in box to wire fashion. When clear he is really fast, but is he up to the challenge for a third straight time?



The early battle in this race will be on the inside part of the racetrack. Uss Fine Touch might be the best breaker, but Hallo Mitch is the best greyhound and I feel these two greyhounds are going to make some noise in this effort. Both have the opportunity to win this race and it all comes down to who wants it more. That would be Mitch. He is running hotter, has been against better competition, and has been dominating as of late with 4 wins in 6 efforts and his last 2 races in a row. He has all the tools to get it done and even if he does get beat to the turn, he will prove best in the stretch. game props to Fine Touch though. I know she is going to come to run in this effort, especially from the 1 box, but no matter how much of a lead she can steal early on, she is destine for the runner up spot at the finish line. Braska Happy is also inside and should also be around the front end for the duration of this race. She has not missed the money so far at the Orange Park Kennel Club and tonight will not break that trend. She too has good early speed and has shown in the past that she too can hold on late on occasion and win. She can be short too, so you really don't know who is going to be running in the stretch. No matter what, she will give her all and factor throughout once again. Kiowa Mc Gee should not be overlooked in this race either. He has won back to back races and has looked extremely tough in the process. He has found his break and that has been bad for the previous two fields that he has raced against. Posted away from the inside crowd heading to the turn, he might just have a three-peat in his bag of tricks tonight. (2-1-3-8)









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Saturday - 11/20/2010

The second feature event on the weekend comes your way in the 11th race on the card for Saturday Matinee.



1. Tjays Champ (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Cedarun Saturn) has shown some great early speed since joining the Orange Park Kennel Club. Now up in grade A, can he keep it up? Yes, but holding on might be a bit tougher.



2. Smokin Snoopy (Go Joe Jester - Smokin Dizzy) is back off a rest and didn't even gets a chance to show off in her last effort. Now in a better rail post, things could be different. WILDCARD today!



3. Kiowa One Spot (Dodgem By Design - Flying Gazette) needs to forget the last effort and get back on track in this race. With a good post and closing speed, she is poised for shot at a victory.



4. Kiowa Kind Gel (Flying Penske - Kiowa Oneofakind) might just be the best early speed greyhound in this race. She too pays for it in the stretch, so a big lead will be needed if she wants to hold on & win.



5. Jeans Winningboy (Golddust Memory - Gifted Lex) has been a bit more consistent as of late, and even though he has not been winning, he has been contending. Here he needs to keep up the good work.



6. Hanks Marsbar (Dodgem By Design - Hanks Cool Cat*) is hot off a win, but finds himself a long way from the rail at the start of this race. In order to factor, he has to get there. It could be along afternoon.



7. Kiowa Top Duke (Flying Penske - Kiowa Berma Top) needs to find that spark again, and today might just be the time. When he wants to run, watch out, but if he doesn't , don't. Which DUKE do we get?



8. Ahk Proud Okie (Dauntless - Okie Tatum) is a solid rail runner in the 8 box. Not such a bad thing if he can come out running and make the lead. Will he show up today? I don't know, but it could happen.



In this race several greyhound have a chance to win, especially if a few step up and run up to their full potential in this effort. So with all the early speed, I like the closer. She will be too close too early on to deny a win in this effort. Oh, Kiowa One Spot should be the one to beat. She won't be in front early on, but in the stretch the speed runs out and the class takes over to take home the win. Getting caught on the front end should be Kiowa Kind Gel and Tjays Champ. Both of these greyhounds have enough early speed to make the lead in this effort, but who lasts the longest is the real question of the day. If either of them clear and get some help behind them on the matinee card, there is a possibility that they could wire the field on the front end. Strictly for experience sake, King Gel gets the nod over Champ in this effort. The other greyhound not to forget about just yet is Jeans Winningboy. Winningboy used to be an all or nothing greyhound, but over his last several starts he has started to turn into a true DQ don't give up greyhound. He has been running, and closing, without the lead in the race and in turn he has been finishing in the money. The scary part is that he can break to the lead too and if he gets there in this effort, he will be the one to beat. (3-1-4-5)







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Sunday - 11/21/2010

The final feature race on the weekend is the 11th race for Sunday Matinee.



1. Kiowa Stan Cay (Flying Hydrogen - Flying Monica K) has some closing speed on occasion, but runs his best when he is on, or near, the early lead in any race. Today he has to hit it early on.



2. Hs Butane (Ben Awhile - Flying Santan) hasn't missed the quiniela in 5 straight. Posted up well inside again, the fire should remain burning red hot once again throughout this effort.



3. Farve's A Viking (Flying Stanley - Greys Bombayduck) runs like the real Farve plays. Big upside, and a big downside. If he gets clear, it's a touchdown, if not it's an interception. Today???



4. Lorna's Cannon (Fuzzys Cannon - Instant Vintage) is a strong closer that has been a bit more consistent as of late. Four straight in the money efforts, including 2 wins. Keep an eye on her here.



5. Gm's Chicago (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) is riding high off of back to back winning efforts, and in both he make the lead in the race. That is the thing that will determined his effort. Can he get there again?



6. La's Silver (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) is running like a GOLD medalist. She has been on fire as of late and been a threat to win in every start over the last month. Watch out if she's loose, it's over.



7. Kiowa Heart True (Heart Rumble* - Kiowa Oneofakind) loves the outside and gets it again in this effort. Riding high off of back to back wins, she is ready for the 3-peat, but she must break to get it done.



8. Sayitwasseth (Deerfield Site* - Mystic Opal) is a good closer that has started to find his form once again. With a pair of wins, and 5 money trips in 6 efforts, the post might be the only thing to stop him today.



This race is going to be very interesting. There is a ton of talent on both the early and late speed sides and it all comes down to who wants to win it more? Will the early speed hold throughout and take home the win? Or, will the late speeders take down all of the competition before the finish line? We will have to wait and see, but I have and educated guess for you. How about La's Silver on top? This greyhound has been on a mission as of late and has proven to be a bit less short than the rest of the field. She too is all about the early speed and will have to overcome the ankle burners around her to get it done. If she does want to run, this is race is hers too loose. Kiowa Heart True gets a look as will with back to back wins at the top level of competition at the racetrack. She too relies on her break to get things done and will really need to hit the lid against this tough field to get it done. If she can poke her nose in front, it could be a hat trick performance. Hs Butane has not missed the quiniela in 5 straight and might just make it 6 in a row in this effort. No doubt he has skills and he will be using them again from this favorable post position. He has some closing speed as well and that might just come in handy against this great group of greyhounds. One thing for sure, he will giving his best for the length of this effort. Lorna's Cannon is the other greyhound to watch out for late in this effort. She has all kinds of gears that the others don't even posses. She will be showcasing them as everyone gets to the finish line, but it could be too little too late against these early speed monsters. If she can get around close, she might just be a an upset winner. (6-7-2-4)



No Ones BUDdy

I guess that is what you can call Eds Budby right now at the Orange Park Kennel Club, no one's Buddy!

Why?
That's easy. No one wants to drawn in with him. No one wants to see him at the starting box. No one wants to see him chasing them down, and definitely wants to see him in the lead!
The 2010 Orange Park Derby winner, and runner up in the 2010 James J Patton Silver Cup, is on a tear over the 660 yard course once again.
Currently he has won four races in a row and has got to the winners circle from the front end and from off the pace. He has been unstoppable as of late and has looked better than anyone else at the racetrack in the process.
OP 11/15/2010E-09 660 37.63 F 73 5 1 1 3 1 3 1 3 37.63 * 0.80 A On A Roll Rail

OP 11/12/2010E-15 660 37.56 F 73 7 2 2 2 1 ns 37.56 * 1.10 A Made Move In Time Rl

OP 11/8/2010E-09 660 38.11 F 73 3 3 3 2 1 1.5 38.11 * 1.20 A Dashed By Leader Rl

OP 11/5/2010E-15 660 37.70 F 72.5 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 3.5 37.70 * 1.00 A Pulled Away Rail

This duel threat is a factor over whatever distance he wants to run at, and once he has his mind set on winning, there is little for the rest of the field to do but loose.
So far on the year he has won 31 races in 61 starts and has been in the money an impressive 85% of the time. Twenty-nine of those wins have come in 51 starts over 660 yards, and that includes streaks of 4 or more in a row on 4 separate occasions.
Budby is the class of the racetrack this year and even though he has a couple of rough trips mixed in with all of his success, he shows off his true power, his heart in each and every race. No matter what obstacles that are put in front of him, he never gives up, and he never will.
With the 2011 Orange Park Derby just a few months away, Budby looks to have a strong chance at putting up back to back stakes titles over 660 yards. Clearly he is the choice right now and should remain so all the way up until post time.
Congratulations to Owner and Trainer Mike Crowe for a great year so far with the best greyhound at the racetrack, Eds Budby. Thanks for keeping him sharp and for letting all of us enjoy his talents around the racetrack.

Budby Streaking at OP!

Friday - 11/12/2010

The best of the best at the Orange Park Kennel Club will be strapping on the muzzles and heading out for another great weekend of racing.



We picked the best of the card for Friday, Saturday Matinee, Saturday Evening, and Sunday for a closer look as we feature some of the best greyhounds on our circuit over 550 and 660 yards.



Ready for action, these elite will be doing their best to continue a streak, get back into form, or to make a name for themselves at the Kennel Club.



Up first we look at the 15th and final race on the card for Friday Evening.



1. Jjb Dibaba (Lonesome Cry - Joe's My Man) loves the rail and gets it, but she might be over her head now. With back to back front end wins, she needs to break.



2. Kanuka (Fuzzys Cannon - Well Chosen) is posted up in this effort, but has not fared well recently at the top grade. Hitting the lid the key to her success here.



3. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) is as fast as anyone in this field, she just needs to find her break again. In the cash 5 of 6, expect a big effort.



4. Kiowa Vic (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) finds himself back in grade A, hot off a win in his last effort. His game is about being close early on, so he has to come out running here.



5. Hallo My Pear (Hallo West Acre - Kiowa Chil Cavel) is the best breaker in the bunch and is really firing well now. She is short late though, and it will cost her again.



6. Wp's Lonesumdove (Lonesome Cry - Fuzzys Spider) is an even runner that needs to be close early on in order to be effective. He is posted well, but will he show up here?



7. Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) the Orange Park Derby Winner is back on track with back to back wins. With all this early speed, someone closing has the advantage. Cue BUDBY!



8. Changeling (Craigie Whistler - Magic Niki Nite) has shown some good early speed over the route and will need a big break if she wants to contend. From a good post, she might get a piece.



Easy pickins in this race! Eds Budby is the man over 660 yards and with all of the early speeders around, this race sets up just perfectly for him! All he has to do is come out close at the start of this race and there is no one here to run with him in the stretch. The man over this distance three-peats in this effort. Giving her all once again should be Hallo My Pear. The best breaker in this field, she has held the lead in the last two races over Budby, but in the stretch she is no match for him blazing closing speed. She did hold on gamely in the money, and that is what should happen once again tonight. To win, she would need some help behind her. La's Lucy can't be forgotten about here either. She is posted up well and is as fast as anyone in this race. She can go toe to toe with Budby if they are close early. Just getting back into the flow of thing now, her best effort might be ahead of her yet. Kiowa Vic is back in grade A, and we all know that he can hang, but he has to break in order to be effective. He runs his best near the early lead, and without it, he is not the same greyhound. If he can clear on the front end, he might be a longshot winner tonight. (7-5-3-4)









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Saturday - 11/13/2010

Now on to feature race three, the 11th on the card for Saturday Evening.



1. Raiders Bart (Dodgem By Design - Raiders Azeri) is jumping for joy from the rail post in this race. He loves it in here and it might be enough to get him back winning again. If he gets loose, it's over.



2. Vanessa Rousso (Kelsos Fusileer - Ctw Gossip News) has really stepped up her game as of late and from another great post position she could be tough to stop tonight. If she gets clear, she will be a handful.



3. Kiowa Vanessa (Flying Hydrogen - Greg Kiowa Girl) has only missed the quiniela once in her last 6 trips around the oval. She has a good break, and great closing speed. Posted up again tonight, watch out!



4. La's Gigi (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) has been flashing her early speed and has post up back to back winning efforts. She can be short late and against this field, she will be. Here's hoping for trouble behind.



5. Playboy Joe (Joe Hearns - Too Late) moves back into the top grade after a big bold win last time out. When he breaks, he has game, when he doesn't he strikes out. Time to see what he has tonight.



6. Tough My Hand (Coldwater Keelin - Midnight Venture) is a hard running, solid grade A, greyhound that can run a bunch when he gets loose. He loves it outside & tonight he is there. Keep an eye out for him.



7. Pj's Favor Tasha (Pk's King Louie - San Tan Tidbit) is a recent ship in that is take well to the racetrack. She can close fast and has already won in grade A. If she can get around, she will challenge.



8. Rs Tallie Ho (Lonesome Cry - Sweet Sandra Sue) breaking is her best attribute and that got her back to back wins and a trip to grade A. Now she needs another one if she wants to stay there. Is she up to it?



Post, drive, and will make Vanessa Rousso a hard out in this effort. She loves the rail and gets to start from there. She has loads of closing speed and even against this talented field, she can hang with the best of them. The only thing that she cannot do, is let the leaders get too far ahead of her early on. All she has to do is clear close, and she should have a great shot at winning this race. It is not going to be easy though as she will have competition from some very talented greyhounds. Raiders Bart is a stakes finalist and also gets a great rail post to start from. He has won 3 of her last 6 in grade A and has done it from the inside part of the racetrack. If he comes out running, the race might be for place. Touch My Hand is another greyhound to respect. He has won 2 of his last 5 in grade A and both came from similar outside post positions. He runs best near the lead, so a solid break would set him up well tonight. Kiowa Vanessa also gets a look with her 2 wins in 4 races and 5 quinielas in 6 trips around the oval. Closing is her forte, but on occasion she can break too. Around the inside part of the racetrack, she might have an issue getting our wide where she wants to be, but if she can, she will factor at the finish line. (2-1-6-3)









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Saturday - 11/13/2010

The second feature race is in the 7th on the card for Saturday Matinee.



1. Gm's Cashman (Dodgem By Design - Gs Gertie) is the NOS winner that is always a threat in any race that he draws into. He loves this rail post and should be the one to beat in this effort.



2. Kiowa Gooddesign (Dodgem By Design - Flying Acme) is the best breaker in the field and even though he has not looked as sharp lately, he still can beat a field on the front end. The one to catch today!



3. Kiowa Stan Cay (Flying Hydrogen - Flying Monica K) is a bit inconsistent at times, but still can put up a big effort every now and then. From this post he's tough, you just never know.



4. Kiowa Fly Lori (Flying Stanley - Sl Cassie Lou) put up back to back wins to make it to grade A again, but if she wants to contend, she needs to break or it is going to be a might long afternoon.



5. Given Charger (Atascocita Leroy - Thriller) has just coming back off an extended rest and looks a bit short as he rounds back into shape. A quick break will go a long way to help his effort today.



6. Mr Barret (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) is running like the rest of his littermates, TOUGH ON TOP! When he gets out fast, he is a handful for anyone, but without the lead? Can he make it 3 in a row?



7. La's Silver (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) is a strong early speed greyhound that has won 3 of her last 6 efforts. She is really firing on all cylinders right now and will be a major force in this race.



8. Bf Dora (Dodgem By Design - Sol Lasting) is back after a rest and looks to get back on track with a big effort. She loves the rail, this is the 8 box, and she needs to break. If she puts it all together, she might have a chance to factor on fresh legs.



Tough race early here on the front end, but I don't think either one of them takes home the win. Gm's Cashman is just sitting too pretty in this race. He loves the rail and starts out in the railest of post positions with the 1 box. I know he might not have the same early speed as the others in this race, but he has something that they don't, staying power. Stalking to the stretch, and getting up late, is the plan for victory in this effort. La's Silver is the other greyhound that will have a really good shot at taking home in the win in this race. She has been red hot and has enough early speed to wire the field on the front end if she can get loose. She won 3 of 6 starts, including one from a similar post position. If she is on her game, this could be interesting. Leading the way to the stretch will most likely be Kiowa Gooddesign. This greyhound is the best breaker in the bunch and just because he has been off his game as of late, don't be fooled. He can hit the lid at any time and make the rest of the field work hard to get to him before the finish line. The bad news is that he is really short and will prove so once again as they approach the finish line. Could he steal a win? Yes, but he would need help. Mr Barret looks to have returned to form after coming back off a rest. He has been breaking quickly and that has been the difference maker for him. This whole litter can run, but they all have the same flaw, they are not the same without being around the early lead. So with that being said, he might be tough, or he might run out today. (1-7-2-6)









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Sunday - 11/14/2010

Capping off the weekend we head to the final feature race, number 11 on Sunday Matinee.



1. Miami On Fire (San Tan Riffraff - Gottagetitdone) is a tremendous looking puppy from DQ. Up the ladder in a hurry and now in grade A. 4 wins in 5 starts and loves the rail. Upset minded today.



2. Penrose Ralene (Dodgem By Design - Penrose Claire) gets overlooked often, but after her last race, I bet not so often. She is a strong closer and can hang late with the best. She just needs to be closer early on.



3. Cayenne Farrari (Dodgem By Design - Cayenne Jet) gets all revved up in the stretch in her races, especially from the rail. Now back in grade A, she has a point to prove, and from a great post, she just might.



4. Leading Steps (Lonesome Cry - Tk Ashira) is a monster breaker that can beat almost anyone to the front end in any race. He pays for it late though and is short in the stretch. He can win on occasion. Is today the day?



5. Chasmo's Peyton (Ww Time Warp - Chasmo's Peggy) is a recent addition to the racetrack has shown some early speed. The 5 box does him no favors, so a strong early rush is needed today.



6. Kb's Iron Mike (Lonesome Cry - Kb's Mossy Tek) needs to put the last race behind him. He missed his break and found trouble. Before that he has been MONEY! Welcome back break & effort in this one.



7. Sabil Tator (Mulberry Gus - Greys Red Ribbon) has not fared too well at the top level of competition in either attempt at it. She has not broke well in any start and will need to if she hopes to have a good trip.



8. Seeyawheniseeyou (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Hoochie Goochie) has not broke in the last two races and it has cost the nice looking pup. If he can return to that sharp starting form, he might have a chance here.



Ok so now it's time to step out on the limb! LOL! I like Miami On Fire in this race. This greyhound has not experience at the top level, but has shown so far that he can run. He has done really well from the rail and can close extremely well. His mom was a monster here when she could get around, and I think he got a big piece of that too. Even without the lead, he can take care of business in the stretch and get it done. Leading the way as the greyhound to beat in this effort is Leading Steps. No one is faster to the turn and the lead than this greyhound, but he has to pay the price in the stretch. Sure he has won before on the lead, but he has been caught way more times heading for home. Expect another great race, but for this time around, he gets caught before the wire. Kb's Iron Mike also has a case as the greyhound to beat in this effort. Forget his last race, it was an off day, but before that he was running really tough. He too is short late, but not as short as Steps can be. He might even be able to outlast Steps in the stretch to steal the win. The key to his success here will be the break. If he comes to run early on, it is going to be very interesting throughout in this effort. Cayenne Ferrari is a whole different greyhound from the rail and the 3 box is close enough to show off her stuff. She finally got up in her last race, after 5 tries, to move back to grade A and is looking forward to the competition. Watch this finely tuned engine press the redline in the stretch again today. (1-4-6-3)



Its a Whacking Weekend

Friday - 11/5/2010

Another weekend, another great set of feature races here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
Loads of talent run thru our 4 main events on the weekend over both 550 and 660 yards. We even get to see a couple of stakes winners from this year in competition.
So whether you come to the racetrack, tune in live on the internet, or watch the replays, you will have plenty to exciting in store for you.
Join us here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
Feature race one comes in the 15th on the card for Friday evening over 660 yards.

1. Holly Noelle (Cricket Express - Solitary Camile) loves the one box and gets it here again in this race. 3 starts in 6 races from here, 2 wins and 3 quiniela finishes. Questions?
2. Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge - Cherokee Queen) is always closing, but has missed his break in 2 straight. Here the Orange Park Derby Winner is finally on the rail, this is really bad news for this field.
3. Changeling (Craigie Whistler - Magic Niki Nite) is tough as long as she is close early on in races. Against this talented grade A field, she is going to have to break well in order to contend.

4. La's Lucy (Get Over - Ruby Is The Best) is just getting warmed up again over 660. She has not missed the money in 4 straight, and closed last time out. Watch out if she gets loose.
5. Jean's Gypsy (Golddust Memory - Gifted Lex) made it back to grade A, but might just be in a bit over her head. Breaking is a necessity for her in this effort, and the 5 box is not going to help.
6. Hallo My Pear (Hallo West Acre - Kiowa Chil Cavel) is a good early speed greyhound that needs to steal a lead over 660 in order to factor. Against this field, no lead is safe, and she will need a big one.
7. Hallo Wonder Boy (Dodgem By Design - Mohican Milla) is a huge closer that will be making up ground throughout again tonight. On occasion he can break, and he likes the post, upset time?
8. Jjb Dibaba (Lonesome Cry - Joe's My Man) us riding high off of back to back wins, but these are the grade A greyhounds. Tonight she is going to have her hands full. Breaking is a must event.
Easy pickins in this race! I'll take the Orange Park Derby Winner, Eds Budby. Budby has not been breaking well and has had to come from off the pace to get up into contention late in his efforts. Now, finally, he draws a good rail post and that will be the separator in this effort. Look for his break to return and for him to dominate this field. Holly Noelle gets a look for 1 reason, the post position. She loves the rail and is a whole different greyhound from the red post. She has started from it in 3 of her last 5 races and she won twice and finished second in the other. Tonight, more of the same. La's Lucy is just starting to get her endurance back and that is going to make a difference in this race. She has the best raw speed of anyone in this field and if she gets loose, she could be the one to catch. Keep an eye out for her tonight. Hallo Wonder Boy is the best closer in the bunch and even though he won't be around early on, don't count him out of this race. He can break on occasion, i.e. look at his last effort from this post. A huge win by 8 lengths in a speedy 37.90 second romp. If he puts it all together again tonight, he could steal away another win. (2-1-4-7)

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Saturday - 11/6/2010

The man over 550 is back in the 3rd feature race on the weekend, Saturday evening, race 15.
1. Mrl Tatum (Mankato - Bow Fast Draw) is a good closing puppy that is still learning how to run. He likes the rail, gets the one box, but he better not sit early on. A break is needed against the big boys.
2. Smokin Scamp (Go Joe Jester - Smokin Dizzy) lines might not look that great, but trust me when I tell you, this is the rail and that is a difference maker. Watch him find his break & contend.
3. Z Sevinteawon (Mulberry Gus - Greys Red Ribbon) has shown some good early speed and gets a good post position to start this race from. He has even won in grade A. Rising star power?
4. Paddy Whacker (Heart Rumble* - Spicy Candy) rested and ready, the kind has returned with back to back winning efforts. The 4 is not the 8 box, but close enough for a 3-peat!
5. Miss Sylvie (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) is a solid grade A competitor that can hang with the best of them in any start. All she has to do is be close early and overcome the post tonight.
6. Kiowa Mon Dream (Kiowa Mon Manny - Kiowa Kays Dream) is a bit of an all or nothing greyhound, so the start of the race is critical to how he finishes. If he breaks, good, if he doesn't bad!
7. Mandy Of Ruckus (Fuzzys Cannon - Stormy Ruckus) another shipper for the new Red Oak Racing kennel that might just be able to run. We will have to see what she can do here.
8. Hs Butane (Ben Awhile - Flying Santan) has run well since his return and his break is looking sharp as ever. He is short late though and that could cost him again tonight. Last time here, a big win, repeat?
No doubt in my mind at all who is going to win this race, ok who should win this race, Paddy Whacker. Back after a needed rest, he has made it look too easy in the stretch as he has run down the leaders for fun in the stretch to steal away back to back wins. What was more impressive was that he did it from the 1 box in this last effort. This wide runner will be close early and unstoppable once again at the finish line. Hs Butane gets the post position edge in this race. His last race from this post he smoked the competition by 6 lengths in a speedy time. That was grade B though and this race is against one of the toughest greyhounds on the circuit. He did lead in his last 2 races though, so the break has returned, but I just don't think he can hold off the big dog in the stretch. Miss Sylvie should be around throughout in this effort. She has a good break, a great rush, and enough staying power to factor all the way thru the finish line. She just needs to come out well as the 5 box is not her friend. If it all goes well, she will contend. Last but not least in the money is Smokin Scamp. This greyhound loves the rail and turns into something special from these post positions. He breaks so much better, and in turn, he finishes so much better at the wire. If he does what he can do from this perfect post, he should find a way to factor in the money in this effort. (4-8-5-2)
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Saturday - 11/6/2010

Race 2 of our feature races run on Saturday matinee in the 7th race on the card.
1. Wkl Marly Carly (Kiowa Sweet Trey - Wkl Whitefeather) seemed to be a bit over her head in grade A, but her last start proved that she is not. She almost won at 44-1. Can she do it again?
2. Big Drama (Get Over - Rooftop Flojo) is all about the rail and gets close enough here to do some damage. This closing machine will be an all out threat in the stretch again in this effort.
3. Miss Romy (Fuzzys Cannon - Miss Kissable) is as fast as she wants to be and can break & close in any race. All she needs to do is be close early & from this favorable post, she could be upset minded.
4. Pat C Yo Yo (Craigie Whistler - Pat C Delilah) has had a rough go of it as of late in grade A. She has not broke well and has found trouble. Her last win came from this post, so you never know.
5. Hanks Marsbar (Dodgem By Design - Hanks Cool Cat*) is all about breaking and it seems that he has forgotten how to do that in his last couple races. Today he needs to come out running.
6. Braska Deacon (Oshkosh Slammer - Cherry Baby) is a wildcard in this effort. he can well at Victoryland and schooled ok here. It's going to take a couple starts to see just what he has to offer up.
7. Hs Slade (Lonesome Cry - Flying Santan) is back over 550 yards and feeling right at home. He closes well over this distance and is hot off a win. From a great post, He could be the one to beat.
8. Kiowa One Spot (Dodgem By Design - Flying Gazette) might not be winning races, but she has been in the thick of it in each and every start. With a solid break & rush, she continues on today.
In this highly competitive race the slight edge goes out to Hs Slade. This greyhound can really close over 550 yards, and even though his attempt at 660 didn't go as planned, he came back and won over 550. Also working for him in this effort is the post position. He likes it outside and gets a favorable post here in the 7 box. All he has to do is stay clear of trouble, turn on the jets late, and take home back to back wins. Kiowa One Spot will be the one to catch in this effort. She has good early speed, a solid rush, and can hang around for the majority of this race on the front end. She is short in the stretch, but not short enough to give all the money positions away. She has not missed the cash in 6 straight, expect for the streak to continue on in this effort. Big Drama is the other posted up closer in this field that might have a shot to take home the win. She is ultra tough when she can get around close, so really her break is the most important part of this race. If she sits too long early on, she will just be making up ground on place, but if she comes out fast, the race might be for place. She has all the tools, it's up to her just what she does with them. Miss Romy is a threat in any race that she draws into. She is the typical DQ greyhound that can win with the front end, or come from off the pace and take you down before the wire. She has loads of speed and has the fastest time of all of the competitors in this field. With her it's all about desire. If she wants to run, she could easily take home the win, but if she sits in the box, her effort will not be the same. (7-8-2-3)

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Sunday - 11/7/2010

Our final feature race of the weekend comes in the 11th race for Sunday matinee.
1. Pat C Sis N Law (Lonesome Cry - Pat C Velvet Sis) returns from Dubuque to Orange Park and looks ready to close and compete. The one box here is always a plus. Let's see if she is ready.
2. Kiowa Shag Along (Flying Stanley - Kiowa Shag Sue) is an early speed machine and can compete and even win against the best from the track, especially from the inside. A tough out today!

3. Rooftop Queen B (Super Lee - Rooftop Gumdrop) is back in grade A, but needs to find her break again is she is going to challenge for the win. From a good inside post, she has a shot, but will she step up?
4. Kiowa Samantha (Flying Stanley - Uss Wynona) has won 3 of her last 5 starts and each of those came on the lead. She is tough with her nose in front, she just needs to find a way to get there today.
5. Lrc Last Dance (Late Late Show - Hot Cargo) is coming off a rest and right back in with the sharks. He did look good in his warm up schooling race. Ready to rock and roll again, look for a late effort.
6. Wp's Clinton (Fuzzys Cannon - M's Countess Amy) can run with the best of them when he can get clear early, and from outside post, it might be clearing time. If he breaks on top, open up the bud.
7. Uss Fine Touch (Uss Raceway - Uss Glimmer) has missed her break in her last two races in a row, but previous to that she has won 3 of 4 trips. She is tough in front, she just needs to remember how to get there.
8. La's Silver (Be Discrete - La's Felisha) is the hottest greyhound running in this race. With back to back wins and 5 quinielas in 6 races, she is on fire. Breaking fast once again, it could be a hat-trick.
Tough race here with all of the early speeders and it being a matinee, but I like La's Silver. She is not as short at the end of the race as the other speeders are and she is running hotter than anyone else in the field. She likes it outside and should get room to rush and run early on. All she has to do is stock the early pace and she should be able to find a way to win this race at the finish line. Kiowa Shag Along has to be the best breaker in the bunch and probably the early leader too. She can be caught from behind and has only won, one of her last 4 efforts on the late lead in a race. She likes the rail and gets the post bonus in this effort. Hitting the lid again, she will be a big factor throughout in this race. Kiowa Samantha must not be over looked here either. This greyhound has a big upside on the front end. She has won 3 of her last 5 starts and those were coasting home on the lead wins. She likes it midtrack and is in a good post. All is going her way here, she just needs to start out on the right foot and she will have a shot at the upset. Uss Fine Touch is a ways from the rail in this effort and that might just be her biggest hurdle. She has all the skills to win this race and has 3 victories in her last 6 efforts. After missing her break in back to back efforts, she might just fine it again today. If she does make the lead, she could get back on the winning track. (8-2-4-7)

Nick, Nack, Paddys Back

After a long departure from the Orange Park Kennel Club, the best sprinter at the racetrack has come back to take his rightful place on top.
Paddy Whacker (Heart Rumble* - Spicy Candy) was the winner of the 2010 JGR Puppy Stakes, finished 4th in the Night of Stars XXIII race, and made the finals of the 2010 James J Patton Silver Cup, before taking a well deserved 2 month layoff.
Since his return to races he has just posted up back to back closing wins where he took the leaders off the front end in the deep stretch to get it done. What might be more impressive is that this wide runner did it from the one box in his last effort
With each and every start he is looking stronger and stronger and should continue to improve every time he head out on the racetrack. He has not even broke at all, and when he does, trust me, it's going to get U-G-L-Y!
Not even 2 and a half years old yet, this greyhound has plenty of time to tear up the racetrack here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.
Here's to continued success for one of the brightest stars on our racing surface! Good luck Paddy, and keep up the good work!

Red Oak Racing Joins OPKC Roster

The Orange Park Kennel Club would like to take the opportunity to welcome our new kennel.

The Red Oak Racing Kennel has come to us from Victoryland and owner Robert Lambert is ready to take on the competition.
If his first official start is any indication, this kennel might just be tough. On Wednesday Matinee Jello Shot Mike rushed best to the lead and maintained the margin all the way to the finish line for the victory. One start, one win.
Since he has not posted up another, but those will come in time and there will be plenty of other opportunities in the future.
Here's to wishing them good luck in the future here at the Orange Park Kennel Club.