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features On Line Bidding Form...............................................................................................................8 Mac’s Trudeaux wins Naples 550 with late rush by Stan Pawloski....................................9 55 years of All - American Teams by Jim Gartland.................................................................11 L’s Griz earns 2018 Top Greyhound Honors at Wheeling by Stan Pawloski..................21 Ice Man cools challengers by Don Jensen.............................................................................25 Elizabeth Banks goes box-to-wire in $50,000 James W. Paul Derby by Jeff Prince.....28 WV-bred pair retired after solid Wheeling careers by Stan Pawloski.............................29 Dura Works the “Puzzle” at IGP by Steve Sigafoose..........................................................31 NGA Spring Meet Schedule...................................................................................................33 Terms and Conditions of NGA Sale......................................................................................34 L’s Griz captains 2018 all-Wheeling team, SH Rattler repeats by Stan Pawloski.........41 Jiminy Reno and BGR Monster top vote getters for NGA Awards by Jim Gartland......43 Derby Lane Sprint Classic - crushing the competition by Don Jensen..........................45 Lester Raines wins Wheeling Kennel Championship at the wire by Stan Pawloski........47 Mergen returns for second tour by Steve Sigafoose............................................................49 2018 Final Dam Standings - Intermediate Tracks.............................................................50 2018 Final Sire Standings - Intermediate Tracks...............................................................52 Jiminy Reno captures win title by Don Jensen.....................................................................54 Warrior: age hasn’t slowed down Hashtag Utopia by Stan Pawloski..............................55 A modest proposal by Maddog Mcdermutt............................................................................57 Duxbury romps to victory in $50,000 He’s My Man Classic by Jeff Prince..................63 Jiminy Reno captains 2018 All - America Team by Jim Gartland....................................65 Year in review: highlights from Wheeling’s 2018 racing season by Stan Pawloski.......67 Past Legends - The buzz on Bit Of Buzz by Henry Maxim................................................69

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Letters to the Editor.............................................................................................. 6 Track Talk................................................................................................................. 17 Hall of Fame News by Cecilia Harris.......................................................................23 2019 Stake Race Schedule........................................................................................24 Taxes and Finances by Mark Battersby....................................................................26 Photo-at-the-finish................................................................................................... 72 Pedigree Spotlight by Gary Guccione.......................................................................73

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For The Record........................................................................................................... 5 Obituaries................................................................................................................... 7 All-Time Leading Race Winners............................................................................ 46 Track Calendar........................................................................................................ 48 Breedings Reported................................................................................................. 77 Whelpings Reported................................................................................................ 81 Classifieds................................................................................................................. 88

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On the Cover: LK’s Crush N It continued to tear up the Derby Lane oval winning 13 of his first 14 starts since the beginning of the year and captured two stakes along the way. Owned and racing for the Lashmet Kennel of Colorado, the star won 14 races in 22 starts in 2018 after breaking in at the St. Pete track in September. See features elsewhere in this issue.

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JAMES GARTLAND Executive Editor

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NGA OFFICERS PRESIDENT. JULIA WARD Abilene, KS

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Footnotes Uncertainty Lingers It was in this very space last spring that I was writing about the possibility of the Florida Constitutional Revision Commission getting an initiative on the ballot to ban greyhound racing. Back then, we still had town hall meetings to attend and testimony to give. We also had the chance to defeat the measure even if it did make the ballot. Now, a year later, we are unfortunately facing the reality that our worst nightmare came true and we still are uncertain of exactly what it all means.

Obviously, we have already had tracks stop racing. Some tracks have, so far, committed to racing until the end of 2020. Others have said they will finish out their current obligations and stop at that time. This makes for tough planning on the part of a lot of people in this industry. One thing for sure is that most, if not all, breeders have cut back their operations to account for the impending closures, which in turn is starting to show up in the form of a lack of racing stock and even in the pet population in Florida. It’s fairly certain that this situation will get worse before it gets better as 2020 draws nearer.

So, we know that adoption organizations, the NGA, the AGC and others will do whatever necessary to see that all of the greyhounds are taken care of properly, but what part will the tracks play in this scenario? Will they race up until the end of 2020? Will they alter schedules, etc., if need be?

Will they keep compounds open and assist in taking care of the greyhounds until such time they are adopted out or moved to other tracks? Then there is the State of Florida.

We all know they made no provisions for this predicament in their misguided passage of this law, so shouldn’t they bear some of the responsibility in handling the ramifications?

There are, presently, individuals and groups taking steps to explore the possibilities involved with some of these issues. Be it through legislation or the courts, efforts

are being made to find out if this horrendous action can somehow be overturned and/or what, if any, financial considerations may be due members of our industry. Getting any law that was passed by a vote of the people may be tough to overturn or even delay, but is certainly worth trying. Trying to recover losses due to the shutdown may be a slightly easier route due to past precedence in Florida and while it does nothing to bring back racing, it may put some salve in the wound.

One more thing regarding Florida; the current understanding is that once the tracks close, they may continue to simulcast greyhound races. What happens to the money, previously designated for greyhound purses, when there is no more racing? We must take a good long look at this issue and address it wherever and however necessary.

It’s bad enough what is being done without further humiliation and damage.

Lastly, the damage done in Florida is a severe blow to everyone, especially the hard working men and women in Florida, many of whom have spent a lifetime of greyhound racing in Florida. But, it also means that there will most certainly be significant changes to the entire industry. Will breeders, big or small, be able to continue? What will become of the stud business? What will the NGA look like in the near and far? Will there be NGA meets and auctions? What will racing, simulcasting and adoption look like in the coming years?

Lots of questions and at this moment, not many answers. ****** Some good news on the legislative side came out of West Virginia in the past few weeks as money that had been taken away back in 2006 could be restored to the purse funds at the four racetracks in the state as early as July 1 of

Much is known and much still unknown about the situation in Florida and many answers to the questions have yet to be found.

this year. A bill to restore some $11 million in funds would be returned to the tracks and designated for distribution on a percentage basis to each greyhound and horse track. The State originally took money from several sources, including the purse fund, to pay off debt leftover after their worker’s compensation program was privatized. The old Worker’s Comp fund had a debt of $3 billion in 2006. The racing industry contributed some $154 million in paying off the debt over the last 14 years. As of this writing the bill was awaiting the Governor’s signature to make it official.

It’s estimated that the reinstitution of these funds could mean as much as an additional $4 million a year between Wheeling and Tri State’s purse funds. ****** The Spring meet is just about on us (April 15-20) and while the focus, as always, will be on the greyhounds, racing and the auction, make sure you join in on some of the other activities. On Tuesday of meet week we will be having our Benefit Dinner and Auction for the Hall of Fame.

Everyone is welcome for the event and it is for a great

cause. We are still looking for donation items for the auction is you haven’t contributed already.

Wednesday night we will be having our 3rd version Cocktails and Conversation gathering. Once again, it will be held at Hitching Post Saloon and Grill. Last year’s event turned out to be a ton of fun as the Trivia Contest turned into a real battle amongst greyhound aficionados and while Trivia may be a part of the evening again, there may be other fun and games you might enjoy.........stay tuned.

There is no admission charge, light hors d’oeuvres will be provided as well as a cash bar.

And finally, On Thursday we will have the Hall of Fame party and awards ceremony. This year’s event should be a full evening as we will have All American presentations, Rural Rube & Flashy Sir Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award and Pioneer inductions.

-- Jim Gartland

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Letters to the Editor Commentary: All-American voting system flawed, political (by: Stan Pawloski) Disappointed and stunned.

In mid-February, the eight-member 2 0 1 8 A l l - A m e r i c a t e a m wa s a n n o u n c e d by t h e A m e r i c a n G r e y h o u n d Tr a c k O p e r a t o r s Association with Jiminy Reno (Derby Lane) as the captain. Other first teamers include Pat C Rare Deal (Orange Park), Superior Cannon (Iowa), BGR Monster (Southland), RT’s Bo Jangles (Derby Lane), Konomi (Southland), Tip Top (Palm Beach) and Duxbury (Palm Beach).

One greyhound notably missing from the first team was Wheeling Island’s L’s Griz.

In the opinion of this writer, L’s Griz deserved a spot on the All America first team. It’s baffling how Wheeling Island’s win champ with 23 victories and the winner of the $100,000 Mountaineer Class Sprint Stakes did not receive national support from the voting representatives from the AGTOA racetracks.

L’s Griz did make the All-American second unit along with EyesappealingIU (Palm Beach), O Ya Ice Man (Derby Lane), John Valazquez (Derby Lane), Hula Hoopn Haley (Derby Lane), Barts Big Bang (Palm Beach), WW Whatsapp (Orange Park) and Super C Azelle (Tri-State).

Although shocked L’s Griz did not make the first team, I am not surprised. It’s happened before and will happen again unless the AGTOA voting process is changed. Simply put, the system is flawed and the vote has become political.

It’s a shame because greyhounds worthy of the honor aren’t recognized for their accomplishments. Some may call me a “homer,” but I’m going to stand behind and support Wheeling greyhounds when I feel they have been shortchanged.

If others want to call it “sour grapes” on my part, so be it. It would be hard to convince me there is not any “vote for mine and I’ll vote for yours” going on, especially among the Florida tracks.

It’s interesting – five of the eight first team honorees and six of the eight second team selections race at Florida tracks. Southland had two greyhounds on the two teams while Iowa, Tri-State and Wheeling had one each.

Who in America does NOT believe the cream of the crop of greyhounds race at Southland? Apparently the voters, as only two Southland racers made the list of 16 but there were five from Derby Lane (Florida).

Personal feelings toward certain tracks, greyhound owners, trainers and kennels should never come into the mix when votes are cast. Do the voters from the different tracks really examine the accomplishments of all the nominees regardless of where they race or do those voters have “tunnel vision”?

The voting process begins with each racetrack submitting their nominees and their accomplishments for All-American to the AGTOA. A list of all the nominees is compiled and sent to each track where a representative votes for 10 greyhounds – their top choice receiving 10 points while their tenth pick gets 1 point.

The eight greyhounds with the most points make the first team while the next eight racers in points receive second team honors.

Granted, there are some nice greyhounds on the first team, however, L’s Griz’ accomplishments during the 2018 racing season were All-Americaworthy. He’s the total package, a complete greyhound – a rare combination of speed, power, determination and

intelligence.

L’s Griz was without question one of the top eight greyhounds in the country last year, but apparently that was not the case when voters submitted their ballots.

For the record, L’s Griz had 23 wins, 7 seconds, 7 thirds and 7 fourths in 53 starts in 2018; captured the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; Wheeling track win leader with 23 victories; 5-race win streak; trio of 3-race win streaks; won 43 percent of his races; and a 70 percent mark on the trifecta ticket.

Following are capsules of the first team honorees, season record and their 2018 accomplishments listed on their nominations: JIMINY RENO, captain (77-4510-6-0) – won the Remembrance, Husker Magic Sprint and Howl-OWeen stakes; T.L. Weaver Memorial runner up; 12-race win streak; topped the nation in wins.

PAT C RARE DEAL (29-18-5-1-2) – won the Redemption and Holiday Sprint stakes; 7-race win streak.

SUPERIOR CANNON (54-25-86-2) – won the Iowa Breeders, Secretary Choice and Inaugural stakes.

BGR MONSTER (66-34-13-8-4) – won Naples Derby before going to Southland; Futurity, Marathon stakes finalist; Southland win leader with 28 victories; 6-race win streak.

RT’S BO JANGLES (50-34-9-0-3) – won T.L. Weaver Memorial; Inaugural runner up; Derby Lane Sprint finalist; 6- and 4-race win streaks.

KONOMI (57-26-8-8-3) – Hound Madness runner up; Male Sprint finalist; second in wins at Southland with 26; broke track record with time of 31.03.

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(Continued from previous page) TIP TOP (12-6-4-1-0) – captured the Arthur Rooney Sr. Invitational; won his sixteenth consecutive race; had seven races at Southland.

DUXBURY (19-11-0-3-3) – won Futurity Stakes with record time of 29.35.

In no way do I want to discredit any of the first team All-Americans (they are all nice greyhounds) and their connections, but a few observations from

my vantage point (food for thought) follow: -L’s Griz had more Grade AA wins at Wheeling in 2018 than Tip Top and Duxbury had starts.

-Pat C Rare Deal’s two stake wins had only a single qualifying round, unlike L’s Griz four rounds before the final of the Mountaineer Classic.

-Of Tip Top’s 16 straight wins (listed in his accomplishments), 14 of them were recorded in 2017, not 2018; no qualifying rounds in Invitational victory.

-Although not listed in Duxbury’s accomplishments on the ballot, were some voters influenced by the greyhound’s victory in the He’s My Man Classic at Palm Beach in mid-January 2019?

-How did Southland’s FGF Chisum not make either first or second team?

Chisum had 17 wins, 7 seconds, 6 thirds and 7 fourths in 49 starts at the toughest track in the country, won the Southland Derby and Male Sprint Stakes and earned nearly $200,000.

Enough said.

1975. After retiring from home remodeling he went on to breed grey hounds full time. In 1995 he retired from dog breeding and became a full time world traveler. He spent most of his time travelling all over South America, and called St. Augustine home, where he made many lifelong friends. Martin also enjoyed golfing but more than

anything he loved his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, and will be deeply missed.

He is survived by his daughters, Brenda Gebhard, MaryAnne Laureano, Susan Schepici and Elizabeth Lee; brother, John Lee, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Obituaries Martin C. Lee, Jr.

Martin C. Lee, Jr., age 81, of St. Augustine passed away at the Bailey Family Center for Caring. He was born and raised in Boston, Mass to the late Martin and Margaret Lee. Martin took classes at the University of New Hampshire, and then he went to work in the home remodeling business until

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Mac’s Trudeaux Wins Naples 550 With Late Rush When Southland Park sprint star Konomi rocketed to the early lead in the WatchandWager Naples 550 Stakes in

Florida in late January, race over.

Not so fast – Mac’s Trudeaux did not get the memo.

After hugging the rail around the first turn, the Tri-State sprinter gradually closed the gap before exploding in the stretch to catch the front-running Konomi and capture the national invitational event by half a length. JD Revelation from Dubuque round- by ed out the tri- Stan fecta ticket while Pawloski Wheeling Island’s JSK Lubbock was fourth.

Mac’s Trudeaux’ owner, Patrick McMillon, was on hand for his sprinter’s come-from-behind victory.

“I’ve won a lot of stakes races in my career, but the Naples 550 is one of the biggest. The atmosphere, the excitement was overwhelming,” McMillon said. “I am so proud of Trudeaux and thrilled with his performance against a very talented field of greyhounds.”

Completing the star-studded field were MW’s T Rex (Palm Beach), fifth; Duxbury (Palm Beach), sixth; RF Hydra (Dubuque), seventh; and Jiminy Reno (Derby Lane), eighth.

Pat C Rare Deal from Orange Park was set to go in the Naples 550, but sustained an injury the week before the race and was replaced by Duxbury.

Organized by United Greyhound Racing in partnership with WatchandWager, the invitational event was billed as a race to crown a national champion and generated plenty

of excitement across the greyhound industry. The eight invited greyhounds for the Naples 550 stakes combined for nearly 200 wins in 2018.

“I am extremely pleased with this year’s WatchandWager Naples 550.

Despite the less than ideal weather, the crowd was large and engaged, and were witness to a scintillating performance

by Mac’s Trudeaux as he caught a very talented Konomi deep in the stretch,” UGR’s Mike Frino said. “The field of greyhounds for this national championship race was strong and competitive and helped double the track handle for a usual Saturday evening card at Naples. I don’t believe there is a more

talked about greyhound stakes event than the national championship race.”

From the rail out, the post positions for the Naples 550 follow: 1—Mac’s Trudeaux, 2—MW’s T Rex, 3—JSK Lubbock, 4—JD Revelation, 5—RF Hydra, 6—Jiminy Reno, 7—Konomi, 8—Duxbury.

At the break, Konomi roared to the front from the midtrack post with MW’s T Rex second on the inside.

After a slow start, JSK Lubbock recovered and was able to rush up to third heading into the first turn – just outside of MW’s T Rex and followed by Mac’s Trudeaux on the rail.

With Konomi clear on the front end, MW’s T Rex moved out a little in the turn slightly impeding JSK Lubbock.

When the two greyhounds bumped, Mac’s Trudeaux took advantage by driving up to second on the inside about 4 lengths behind Konomi.

“Trudeaux needed to get underneath and clear. He could not take a bump because you don’t catch this caliber of greyhounds without a clean trip,” McMillon said. “I didn’t know if Trudeaux could run down Konomi.

Mac’s Trudeaux closed in the stretch to capture the WatchandWager Naples 550 Stakes in late January in Florida.

When they passed the odds board on the backstretch, I thought we may have to settle for second.”

On the far turn and heading home, Trudeaux had cut the 4-length deficit in half and gaining with each stride.

Konomi valiantly tried to hold on, but Trudeaux was rolling deep in the stretch – getting up by a half length at the wire.

“Trudeaux was really gaining on the turn and I knew he was going to give Konomi a run for his money,” McMillon said. “He ran a great race, but I don’t think we would have won it without the one hole.”

Mac’s Trudeaux raced out of the Jade Feise Kennel at Naples and trained by Feise.

“I’d like to thank Jade Feise for handling Trudeaux while racing at

Naples,” McMillon said. “They did a great job having him ready.”

JSK Lubbock’s owner, Monte Jacobs, was happy with his sprinter’s effort and thanked the Brindle Kennel, Brian Webb and his helpers at Naples for handling Lubbock as well as trainer Louise Strong and his crew at Wheeling for getting the racer ready.

“Lubbock didn’t break like we wanted him to. We were hoping he would break sharp and be around the leaders at the turn. When early speed greyhounds miss their break, things really get tough,” Jacobs said.

“Lubbock did recover and rushed up into contention, but then he had a little trouble at the turn. A nice run on the backstretch solidified his fourth place finish.”

Two years ago, the Jacobs-owned

Kinda Cruel Red finished second to Oaks Maddy in the Daytona 550 national championship race.

Both McMillon and Jacobs voiced their appreciation to UGR and WatchandWager for their efforts in coordinating the Naples 550 race.

UGR launched the idea in 2015 and teamed with BetAmerica for the first three championship contests at Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club in January 2015, 2016 and 2017. When several issues canceled the 2018 race, UGR set their sights on the Naples 550 for 2019.

“Erik Koltz and I have received positive feedback from WatchandWager and the Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track,” Frino said. “We are hopeful for another national championship race next year.”

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With the announcement of the 2018 team, we take a look back at 55 Years of All-American Teams

by Jim Gartland

2018 Jiminy Reno (Alivefortomorrow-Oceania) - James Morgan/Kathleen Hastings Pat C Rare Deal (Rico’s Vintage-Pat C April Oak) - Pat Collins RT’s Bo Jangles (Kiowa Mon Manny-Penrose Karrie) - Randy Toler BGR Monster (Boc’s Tony Romo-Boc’s Jennyfinch) - Brad Boeckenstedt Tip Top (Barcelona Boss-Kiowa Starz Sage) - Just Win Enterprises Superior Cannon (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Superior Chacha) - Alan Hill & Kirk Harlan Konomi (SH Avatar-Money Maid) - Robert Hardison Duxbury (Pat C Clement-WW Lonesome Dove) - Steve Sarras 2017 Flying Wolf Pack (Flying Lone Wolf-PJ Aces Up) - Vince Berland Real Good Feelin (TMC’s Remedy-Need A Date) - Tina Williams RT’s Bo Jangles (Kiowa Mon Manny-Penrose Karrie) - Randy Toler Janice Dean (Rhythmless-Audra Barkley) - Anthony Napolitano Jr. & Brindle Kennel Magnetic Drive (Flying Westover-Johara) - Anthony Napolitano Jr. & Brindle Kennel Fire Blitzen (Darogon Fire-Cry Heather) - Sharon L Williams Tip Top (Barcelona Boss-Kiowa Starz Sage) - Just Win Enterprises, Inc. Barts Outofmyway (KC And All-Seadon Enchanted) - Lester Raines or Coleen Pace 2016 Seldom Told (Trent Lee-Need A Date) Sharon Williams/D.Q. Williams Kennel Oaks Maddy (Pat C Clement-Oaks Gem Brandy) Mick Hymes/ Gloria Dorsey Kennel Need My Moneynow (No More Loving-Need A Date) Sharon Williams/D.Q. Williams Oshkosh Kid (Kiowa Mon Manny-Oshkosh Vani) Larry Pollard/ Charter Kennel Oya Stan The Man (Defrim Bale*-Oya Norma) Rader Racing/Gary Reicharts Husker Magic (Rhythmless-Casino Zada) Imark Kennels/Abernathy Kennel Kinda Cruel Red (Bella Infrared-Cruel To Be Kind) Ed Piziak, Jr./ Jacobs Racing Boc’s Tony Romo (Flying Penske-Boc’s Slim N Fit) B. Boeckenstedt/ Bussman-Balakis 2015 Husker Magic (Rhythmless-Casino Zada) Imark Kennels, Inc./ Abernathy Kennel Flying Fired Up (Rhythmless-Flying Ablaze) Vince Berland/Lester Raines Kennel Need My Moneynow (No More Loving-Need A Date) Sharon L. Williams Kennel

B’s Headliner (BD’s Grayson-Odd Cherie) V. Berland & T. Ertl/ Everett Kennel Seldom Told (Trent Lee-Need A Date) Sharon L. Williams/Williams Kennel Boc’s Hank Jr (Kiowa Mon Manny-Boc’s Miss Rodeo) B. Boeckenstedt/M. Hasty Highlyclassified (Kiowa Mon Manny-Cantrell) Monte Jacobs Kennel/Farmer Kennel Storm Control (Lonesome Cry-Racy Reward) Steve Schlachter/ B&B Kennel 2014 Joey Ice (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Queen Rania) Joey Lingle/Capabal Kennel Flying Titanium (Flying Hydrogen-CTW Twan Thang) S. Lester Raines/Raines Kennel Lee Opera (Soprano Drive-Lee Devin), Robert Gurley/Raines Kennel Husker Magic (Rhythmless-Casino Zada) Haber Kennel/Abernathy Kennel Rob Gronkowski (Switzler Jammin-Chatty Cathy) Steve Sarras/ Rader Racing Kennel U Too Pure Silk (Kiowa Sweet Trey-U Too Silk) Charter/Charter Kennel Boc’s John Luke (Super Lee-Antsie Nancy) Brad Boeckenstedt/ Boeckenstedt Kennel Kiowa Leer Loyd (Kelsos Fusileer-Kiowa Kay Tipton) Kay Smith/ Cardinal Kennel 2013 Rob Gronkowski (Switzler Jammin-Chatty Cathy) Steve Sarras/ Rader Kennel SH Avatar (Kiowa Mon Manny-Tom S Caterwaul) T. Sugihara & R. Hardison Kiowa Producer (Dragon Fire-Kay V Sweet Kay), J. Sherck & Smith Greyhounds U Too Pure Silk (Kiowa Sweet Trey-U Too Silk) Charter Kennel Smokey Joe (Flying Penske-Okgo Box To Wire) N. Rader & Ed Gardner/Rader Kennel Kiowa Jordan Doc (Flying Penske-KiowaTiffany) Smith Greyhounds & J. O’Donnell Jr. Venus Espinosa (Kiowa Mon Manny-Sol Venus) Smith Greyhounds & V. Savill/Patriot Flying Lone Wolf (Lonesome Cry-Flying Argyle) Vince Berland/ Berland Kennel 2012 Bella Infrared (Kiowa Mon Manny-Bella Ionic) David T. Blair J’s Robin (Lonesome Cry-Boy Trouble) Jerry Simons, Williams Kennel CTW Bronze Drake (Lonesome Cry-CTW Outa Sight) David R. Peck

Tiger Boy (Flying Penske-Kiowa Exquisite) Vince Berland/ McAllister Kennel SH Avatar (Kiowa Mon Manny-Tom S Caterwaul) T. Sugihara & R. Hardison Riverview Stevie (Kiowa Sweet Trey-CV’s Mama Mia) Norman L. Rader Optimus Prime (Dodgem By Design-J’s Felicity) James Johnson Jr. O Ya Billy Bob (Dodgem By Design-O Ya Cranberry) Gary Reicherts/Rader Kennel 2011 Tiger Boy (Flying Penske-Flying Exquisite) Vince Berland/T And T Kennel Shanett (Rhythmless-Maybix) Marc Randle/Robert Thorne Kennel Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design-Bryan’s Baby) Chas HaliburtonIII/Nova Kennel GS Uncle Henry (Kelsos Fusileer-Steffie’s Mandy) Gary & Sharon Willis/Willis Kennel Slatex Cadillac (Flying Hydrogen-Slatex Station) G. Kirk Harlan/ WR Kennel AMF Ex President (Kiowa Mon Manny-Bonex) Thomas Ferris/A Ray Kennel Tuff Stuff (Lonesome Cry-Night Breeze) John Yinger/Rader Kennel WW’s Dog Gone (Dodgem By Design-Bank Exploder) Julia Ward/ Ward Kennel 2010 Flying Coal City (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Flying Crestline) Vince Berland/ McAllister Kennel CT Buck Wild (Dodgem By Design-Greys Buckwheat) Chris Politis/ Charter Kennel TMC’s Remedy (Lonesome Cry-TMC’s Josalynn Eddie McDonald Where’s Big Cash (Lonesome Cry-CM Lil Bit) Melvin Drayton Jr. KB’s Ruckus (Coldwater Konow-Lil Kaci) M.G. Porter & George Reich; Green/Maupin Eds Budby (Domingo Dodge-Cherokee Queen) John Crowe; Crowe Kennel Cry Case (Gable Zydeco-ICU Devils Due) Cameron Younts; Gable Kennel Yahoo Omar (Lonesome Cry-Pin Oak Vicki) Norm Rader & Robert Litke; Rader Kennel 2009 Yahoo Omar (Lonesome Cry-Pin Oak Vicki) Norm Rader & Robert Litke; Rader Knl. Flupascrackerbox (Dave The Dog-PA’s Shawneelass) David Flora & Team Greyhound Gable Sour Cream (Gable Oscar-RJ’s Tater Chip) Harlyn & Janna Goebel Penny Candy (Stan’s Boy Flyer-Majestic Angle) D.Q. & Sharon Williams Hallo Gold Acre (Hallo West Acre-TM’s Gold Digger) James E. O’Donnell, Jr. Hi Noon Hero (Flying Penske-Hi Noon Catwoman) Wayne Strong TMC’s Remedy (Lonesome Cry-TMC’s Josalynn) Eddie McDonald Ten For Tee (Dodgem By Design-My Misty Tara) River Bluffs/Jim Krug/N. Meyer 2008 Hallo Gold Acre (Hallo West Acre-TM’s Gold Digger) James O’Donnell, Jr. Penny Candy (Stan’s Boy Flyer-Majestic Angle) D.Q. & Sharon L. Williams Starz Jenko (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Kiowa Like Jill) N.J. Sherck Flying Mancini (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Gable Acadia) Vince Berland; McAllister Kennel

NMS Sweet Thing (Flying Penske-Sobe Lily) Nichols Meyer & Robert Hume Kiowa Wish Frank (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Sol Adara) Smith Greyhounds; O’Donnell Knl. Soprano Drive (TNT Star Wars-Essie Ecks Drive) Tony Mills; Strong Kennel Coldwater Torres (WW Time Warp-Hey Bell Dancer) O. Henderson/G. Medis; Gray Knl 2007 Flying Stanley (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Flying Rimes) Vince Berland; McAllister Kennel Afleet Alex (Gable Dodge-Darragh) Lester Raines Flyin Bridgeport (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Flying Harriet) Vince Berland; McAllister Kennel Switzler Jammin (Galena-Switzler Roxcee) Norman L. Rader Dreamy Blossom (Maryville Rumble-Valoris) Christopher J. D’Arcy KJ’s Yukon Gold (Trojan Cruze-Lady Schia) James Wilshusen Coldwater Torres (WW Time Warp-Hey Bell Dancer) Oscar Henderson/Georgia Medis Kiowa Willowwisp (Craigie Whistler-Kiowa Tom Long) P. O’Donnell/B. Dalton 2006 Bob’s Skeet (Gable Dodge-Bob’s Fraschilla) Robert Stokes; LaRosa Kennel Extruding Dream (Impossible Dream-Iwantthattrophy) Finegan, Ametrano, Caldwell Ozzie The Man (Stan’s Boy Flyer-Go Go Cleo) Anthony Morris; Cahill & O’Connor Knl Greys Calibrator (Craigie Whistler-Greys Nose Dive) C. D’Arcy or P. Murphy Kiowa Delicate (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Kiowa Al See Ya) B. Dalton or P. O’Donnell Cajun Cain (Fortified Power-Cajun Jewel) Daryl Brumage Dragon Fire (Brett Lee-Hoops Slamdunk) James A. Fischer or Terry D. Hollar Kay V Tatoo Tony (Flying Penske-Mohican Val) Smith Greyhounds, Inc. 2005 Ozzie The Man (Stan’s Boy Flyer-Go Go Cleo) Anthony Morris; Cahill & O’Connor Knl WTD Country Gold (Gable Chevy-ML Taffy Crunch) William Davidson Boone’s Fishnkid (Mulberry Memory-Boone’s Candibar) Wayne Strong Joe Hearns (Craigie Whistler-Touche Baby) Randy Floyd; Floyd & Porter Kennel Its Dust Em (TNT Star Wars-Its Star Dust) Julia Ward; Wayne Ward Kennel Kiowa Molly Bell (Kiowa Bet Dutch-Kiowa Big Molly) James O’Donnell/Bryan Dalton Nimby TP Jan (Flying Penske-JD Tripod) Weber Kennel; Douglas Kennel Igoby Brady (Kiowa Sweet Trey-Go Sharon Go) Greg, Delphine Geter/River Bluffs Knl 2004 Cayman Went (Snow Bow-Faithful Message) Green Turtle Cay Greyhounds, Inc. WW Apple Jax (Derby Day*-WW Royalprincess) Ward-H. Hal Gill RA Blazer (Greys Outbound-Redbabybrindle) Clayton J. Black or Paul Rahe Greys Royalcrown (Its Aclevercatch-Greys Liberty) Ernest J. ButlerGreymeadow

EA’s Itzaboy (Oswald Cobblepot-San Tan Bomber) Regal Sports-F. Fulchino Flying Newport (Flying Train-Model Girl) Edward J. Zeroski, Jr.ZEZ Kennel Dustin The Way (Molotov-Greys Gold Dust) Sharon L. Williams— DQ Williams Kennel Ethereal Force (Gable Dodge-OHK Party Liz) Fred Schunmann 2003 EA’s Itzaboy (Oswald Cobblepot-San Tan Bomber) Regal Sports-F. Fulchino Cayman Went (Snow Bow-Faithful Message) Bahama Mama-Green Turtle Cay Burt Road (Oswald Cobblepot-Waterford) Melvin Langford Coldwater Konow (Oswald Cobblepot-Coldwater Cia) Gray Kennel-O. Henderson, G. Medis Jawa Leonas Best (Gable Dodge-ML Foxy Move) Davidson-J. Sutton, W. Schram, Jr. WW Apple Jax (Derby Day*-WW Royalprincess) Ward-H. Hal Gill Be Discrete (Wigwam Hoss-Be Insured) Ron Beckner Rooftop Moby (Molotov-Faithful Maid) Marriott-James Potter 2002 Talentedmrripley (Greys Statesman-Oneco Malee) Bahama Mama Kennel EA’s Itzaboy (Oswald Cobblepot-San Tan Bomber) Regal Sports-F. Fulchino Gable Vermilion (Gable Dodge-Seegold Panache) Gable-Katt Kennel Ben Awhile (Greys Flamebeau-Bistro Queen) LaRosa Ent.-G. Adler Gene’s Champion (Scott Free-Joint Assets) Wayne Ward Dodgem By Design (Gable Dodge-Cruzin By Design) Charter Kennel Happy Voyage (Voyage Seeker-Cavallini) R. Bartley Kennel-C. Godby Kiowa Sweet Joe (Oswald Cobblepot-TM’s Sweet Dream) ZEZFlying Eagles 2001 Talentedmrripley (Greys Statesman-Oneco Malee) Bahama Mama Kennel Kiowa Shawnee So (Minaki Zeke-Kiowa Shawnee) Suncoast Kennel Redmoon Clyde (Rapido Rambo-Redmoon Ruby) D.Q. & S. Williams Gable Oscar (Gable Dodge-Gable Raquel) Goebel Kennel LA Striker (Flying Train-Killouragh Grant*) Flying Eagles Kennel Kiowa Sweet Trey (Oswald Cobblepot-TM’s Sweet Dream) ZEZ-V. Berland, K. Smith Courageous Nicky (Molotov-Belated Gift) R. Thorne Kennel-A. Pratt BW’s Chestnut (Winning Kick-Riverview Ammie) D. Blair Kennel-B. Werner 2000 Dominator (P’s Raising Cain-Spect So) Ryan Farms BD’s Phillip (Oshkosh Racey-Hazardous Curves) C. Marriott-W. Denton Be My Bubba (P’s Raising Cain-Jody Jo Di) Wilhite Kennel-M. & K. LeFebvre JB Junior B (P’s Raising Cain-Vanessa Go*) Ryan Farms-J. Potter Kiowa Shawnee So (Minaki Zeke-Kiowa Shawnee) Suncoast Kennel Shootyz Groove (P’s Raising Cain-MJ Shadow) Karen Legg Shata Vallie (Splishin Vallie-Nordic Princess) McMillan Kennel-C. Smith Greys Free Bird (Fortress*-Greys Julianna) Greymeadow-J. Frenette

1999 Its Aclevercatch (Fortress*-Its Terbear) W. Ward-H. Gill Bart’s E Mail (Oswald Cobblepot-Bart’s Saltine) Rick Bartley George Beck (Return To Zenda-Betty Two Toes) Stanton-P. Becker Greys Outbound (Oswald Cobblepot-Greys Julianna) Greymeadow Kennel Kiowa Chippewa (My Rooster-Kiowa Day War) Paw Paw Kennel-A. Birnbaum Mark McGwire (Blazing Desire-Cold Shot Babe) G. Cruze-M. Lasky Pa’s Bella (P’s Raising Cain-Pacific Episode) George Benjamin Shata Vallie (Splishin Vallie-Nordic Princess) Mc Millan Kennel-C. Smith 1998 Granny (Trojan Episode-Miss Athena) R. Feathers-F. Gibson, Jr. Wigwam Hoss (Wigwam Wag-Riley’s Marymary) G. Wood-Keeter’s Kennel Bomb Threat (Dutch Dugan-Stylish Lilla) Greymeadow-B. Collette Kiowa Chippewa (My Rooster-Kiowa Day War) Paw Paw-K. Smith Greys Betsy Ross (Mi Designer-Representation) Greymeadow Kennel-J. Frenette Castor Troy (P’s Raising Cain-Cara’s Runabout) Plum Creek Kennel Run Vickie Star (Twilite Drive-Okie Janice) G & R Kennel-B. Adams JJ Littlerichard (JJ Doc Richard-JJ Secret Love) Freeze Jackson Kennel-Skywood 1997 Scott Free (Terry Waite-Hardscrabble) Robert Mendheim Cee Bar Snow (Fortress*-Girlyo) Dippolito-M. Mackey Fast Money (Banker’s Express-Jamie Bloom) Wayne Ward Kydo River Farrah (Ion Powertrain-River Ballerina) FMC Kennel-D. Jenkins ML Dusty Trail (Bara Buzz-ML Hello Dolly) B. Davidson-L. Heluk & M. Harnett Starlight Irene (Oshkosh Racey-Panama Pee Wee) James. E O’Donnell, Jr. Wigwam Hoss (Wigwam Wag-Riley’s Marymary) G. Wood-Keeter’s Kennel Winsome Doe (P’s Raising Cain-Dakota Penny) G. Scott-V. Scott, B. Vincent 1996 Mocan Try (Mi Designer-Sparkling Babe) Richard Nelson Pat C Anguish (Torrey Pines-Pat C Alicia) Pat Collins Bean Brewer (Knuckles Up-Katy Kin) Creek Kennel-B. Collette Blazing Lady (HB’s Commander-AZ’s Aliza) T. Meadows-C. Sabanty CD’s Joe (Rudie Rose-Manda’s Express) Starlake-D. Moorhead Fortress Of Gold (Fortress*-Hondo Charbaby) S. Lester Raines My Thane (Sweet Louie-It’s A Clicker) Robert Mendheim SC’s Mask Rider (Kountry Hank-HM Sion) Pevehouse-Stonecraig 1995 Twilite Demand (HB’s Commander-Twilite Fantasy) Diamond Kennel Dungaree (Big Tar-Riley) M. Randle-R. Thorne Kennel Flying Neptune (HB’s Commander-Win Jet) Flying Eagles Kennel Follies Bergiere (Ion Flashback-Aube) Sprint Kennel-R. Reynolds JJ Doc Richard (JJ Lucky Streak-HH’s Sincerely) Skywood Kennel-D. Boyd Magic Gangster (Longford Leo-M’s Sherry Win) Haber Kennel Pat C Anguish (Torrey Pines-Pat C Alicia) Pat Collins Willowrun Becky (Beckam Pay Day-Being Brave) J. Black Kennel-J. Lynch

1994 Pat C Rendezvous (Pat C Best Yet-Westpark Fly Off*) Pat Collins Picki Princess (Ibex Galahad-Cindy Whiz Red) Starlake Kennel-E. Wheeler Pat C Montecarlo (Chevy Montecarlo-Pat C Adora) Pat Collins EJ’s Douglas (Hey Vern-Abigail Girl) Marriott Kennel-E. Jackson Be Alive (Butter Pat-Betty Bee) Ron Beckner Kennel Great Son (Blendway-Tingler) Fynmore-Ryan Kennel Agent Geno (Seeinandbeinseen-My Patchey) Mitchell Ballard Kennel ML Top Royalty (Tipp Lad*-ML Miss Kitty) Ferrell Kennel 1993 Mega Morris (Morris The Cat-BB’s Snuggle) Ferrell Kennel EJ’s Douglas (Hey Vern-Abigail Girl) Marriott Kennel-E. Jackson

By Tar (Big Tar-By Lass) Ron Beckner Kennel ML Top Royalty (Tipp Lad*-ML Miss Kitty) Ferrell Kennel RV Snowlady (RV Snowman-J’s Ladybug) Mendheim-O’Donnell Kennels DG’s Dealer (Hondo Monopoly-DG’s Miss Shiney) Ron Dorsey Kennel Mo Kick (Jig Jag Mo-Mo’s Silver) New Horizon Kennel-E. Kennon My Rooster (My Bocephus-Good Point*) Bill Woodall 1992 Oxford Shoes (Kelso’s Hot Rod-Tender Handmaid) E.J. Alderson Mo Kick (Jig Jag Mo-Mo’s Silver) New Horizon Kennel-E. Kennon Dicky Vallie (Rudy Vallie-K’s Purple) George Benjamin Cookin Capp (Karate Kid-Cookin Debbie) C. Marriott-T. & W. Denton Briggs Stratton (Bj Gentleman Jim-HW Highlight) J. Ward-Monarch Hy’s Black Flash (Black Trader-JT’s Little Jan) Tommy Hyler DG’s Dealer (Hondo Monopoly-DG’s Miss Shiney) Ron Dorsey Kennel Wiretex (BJ’s Justin-Lovetex) E.J. Alderson 1991 Mo Kick (Jig Jag Mo-Mo’s Silver) New Horizon Kennel-E. Kennon Randy Handy (Rudy Vallie-Unique) George Harlan FMC’s Wake Up (DG’s Tutu-Downing Skinny) FMC’s Midnight Kennel Chesty Marine (RK’s Walt Whiz-Exeter Gal) J. Allen-P. Amundsen Mi Designer (K’s Flak-Proud Treat) Richard Nelson Ski’s Gallo (My Unicorn-Sweet Deal) Mike Williams Bob’s Tray (Two Step-Texbaby) LaRosa Ent.-R. & J. Stokes Givemefive Eric (Dark Forces-Misty Maiden) Oxbow/Trow-D. Weis 1990 Beckam Pay Day (Jock’s Warrior-Twistee) David Lingle Daring Don (Me Sompin-Cheyenne Jan) Perry Padrta Swedish Episode (Dutch Bahama-Meter Maid) Marion Currier HB’s Prince Red (Akbar-Princess Donna) Erwin/Lewis-H. Cook Aksarben Duke (Friend David-Valley Princess) D. Abernathy-B. Elliott Runaround Sue (Bambi Jake-Dangerous Choice) Paw Paw-L. Wood Hello Higsbee (Rooster’s Spur-Hay Stacker) Ferrell Kennel Blendway (Perceive-Buzz Off) E. & R. Beckner 1989 He’s My Man (Firelite-Beau Liz) Debonair Kennel-Van Winkle Greyhounds Oshkosh Juliet (Oshkosh Keeper-Oshkosh Leoti) Bill Pollard Allegis (Dutch Bahama-Satisfied) Castellani Kennel-R. Walters Kail (Power Reach-Scandia) D. Randle-M. Randle On Wisconsin (Wedidit-Strobe’s Bonnie) Richard Andrews Oshkosh Racey (Unruly-Oshkosh Benefit) Bill Pollard

PJ’s Uno (Straight Thru-PJ’s Misty) Plum Creek/Morning-P. Margaritis Leprecahn Prince (Goldenrod Dan-Irish Krifka) Paw Paw-T. Kline, P. Nipper 1988 Oshkosh Racey (Unruly-Oshkosh Benefit) Bill Pollard Ico Evan (PV’s Fred-Keyme Cathy) Harlan Kennel-A. & A. Nienow He’s My Man (Firelite-Beau Liz) Debonair Kennel-Van Winkle Greyhounds My Azalian (Black Aztec*-WM Smiles) Boyd Kennel-B. Woodall Uncle Albert (Understood-Aggie Russo) E. Alderson-T. & W. Denton BB’s Old Yellow (Doc’s Moonshadow-Amberco) Hyer/Muth-M. Bonita Standingapplause (My Unicorn-Fresh Approach) Robert Mendheim K’s Broadway (Nicky Finn-K’s Majorette) Jack Kahn 1987 K’s Broadway (Nicky Finn-K’s Majorette) Jack Kahn P’s Rambling (Profits Andy-P’s Skelly) C. Connick-James Paul DD’s Nelson (DD’s Doctor Bill-DD’s Jo) Gulf & Bay Kennel Prince Proper (Placid Ace-Maid’s Day Off) Frank Fulginiti ET’s Pesky (Sure Cash Reward-J.R.’s Sunkist) Emil Tanis ET’s Half N Half (Speedy Montana-Dominie) Emil Tanis Kiowa Babs (Bon Bon Patriot-Jackie Par) Lingle Kennel-K. Smith Sonic Mist (Snazzey Boy-Make It Known) D. Williams-W. Geesaman 1986 Ben G Speedboat (PK’s Jet-PK’s Boat) J. Bennett-J. or P. Bentley Keefer (Perceive-Position) Keith Dillon Homspun Rowdy (Oshkosh Champ-Homspun Alike) J. Bugner-C. Pevehouse Cajun Pay Off (Kunta Troubles-Cajun Dody) Fritz Kennel-A. Staggs Seeinandbeinseen (K’s Flak-Lea Bronte) Mike Kugler Prince Proper (Placid Ace-Maid’s Day Off) Frank Fulginiti Night Gent (Highway Robber-Deli) E.J. Alderson Kiowa Hustler (Black Hustler-Roxie Roker) Kansas Kennel 1985 My Tipper (C.’s Mickey-My Sista) Steubenville Kennel Hurricane Harry (Downing-Porcelain) John Fritz RB’s Bounty (Drif’s Fast-Carolina Rose) Sunshine-R. Bernard Dutch Bahama (Hairless Joe-Dutch Debit) Herb Koerner Hang On To Win (Snazzey Boy-Do Be A Lady) D.Q. Williams Pat C Raymond (Shredder-Pat C Sandi) Pat Collins Dutch Delusion (And Then Some-Dutch Debit) Herb Koerner Homspun Rowdy (Oshkosh Champ-Homspun Alike) J. Bugner-C. Pevehouse JR’s Ripper (Middleman-Tuf Lady) I. Jenkins-R. or J. Staggs 1984 Dutch Bahama (Hairless Joe-Dutch Debit) Herb Koerner Fallon (Downing-Curryhills Jem*) E.J. Alderson Olly’s Ace (Placid Ace-Printer Olly) James E. O’Donnell, Jr. J’s Pecos Bill (Billy Cannon-Miss Oakley) Fritz Kennel-J. Cargal Blue Twinkle (Sand Cut-Twinkled) J. Dial-A. Nienow My Unicorn (Rocky T.-Flying Energy) Florlando-R. Mendheim My Tipper (C.’s Mickey-My Sista) Steubenville Kennel Grand Fixture (Mc’s Grandmaster-Dortex) George Fulton 1983 JW Rocket One (Wally-JW Hart Flush) Wilbert Hart Havencroft (Downing-Gimme One) Keith Dillon My Problem (Onie Jones-Quick Spoof) J. Dial-A. Nienow Shiny Star (Target-Sandy’s Stephie) Jesko-B. Cole BJ’s Justin (K’s Flak-Hy Times) Billy Ray Carroll

Profits Andy (Share Profit*-Marcia Meyer) Nova-J. Kleinhans BJ Gentleman Jim (Hoefer’s Boy-Sadie Shan) Arthur Fortunato Perceive (Downing-Lucky Carmell) Keith Dillon 1982 Marathon Hound (Wayside Frosty-Close Out) Richard Andrews JW Rocket One (Wally-JW Hart Flush) Wilbert Hart Perceive (Downing-Lucky Carmell) Keith Dillon Lantana Glamour (Great Escape-American Glamour) Nova Kennel Unruly (Kelly Jones-Skillful) Stutz-Walters DD’s Jackie (President Elect-Carry On Cindy) R. Long-Hoy Bros.

Mr. Wizard (Tuf Miler-JM’s Mod C) John Seastrom Ijusplanowinner (S S Louie-Berkley Yo Yo) D.Q. Williams 1981 Unruly (Kelly Jones-Skillful) Stutz-Walters Perceive (Downing-Lucky Carmell) Keith Dillon Jamie’s Lane (Rathvilly Luck*-Mamie Hipockets) Frank Reid DD’s Jackie (President Elect-Carry On Cindy) R. Long-Hoy Bros.

Labit’s Frederic (Pecos Cannon-Gold Touch) Fox Kennel MKC Lorine (Sandy Printer-Dixie’s Donna) Ralph Long Velvety Girl (Shaggy Eyes-Velvetry) Jesko Kennel Kingsford (Badge Of Career*-Costs More) Stutz-Walters 1980 Millie’s Special (Sandy Printer-T’s Jaws) Fritz Kennel Banker Hap (Wally-Understand) Daryl Brumage Placid Ace (Onie Jones-Festive Lace) James E. O’Donnell, Jr. Printer Olly (Yellow Printer*-Flounced) James E. O’Donnell, Jr. Keel’s Saturday (President Day-Paris Venture) Shirley Todd Zagger (Bye Love-L.L.’s Zigzag) Warren Wegert Gold Worth (B. Whiz-Jeri Bow) Windaway Kennel Jamie’s Lane (Rathvilly Luck*-Mamie Hipockets) Frank Reid Position (Dillard*-Abella) Keith Dillon 1979 K’s Flak (Onie Jones-Montague Memory) Jack Kahn Four Point (President Day-Lacy Madlin) Sparks-Johnson Corp.-P. Carrier Joe Dump (Big Whizzer-Auburn Jade) J.C. Stanley Sarah Cap (Caprioled-Gene’s Skeeter) Jim Ferrell Doc’s Moonshadow (Onie Jones-Waity) Sparkle Kennel Steve Whiz (B. Whiz-Exotic Lace) Big Red Kennel-Heritage Kunta Troubles (Share Profit*-L.L.’s Zee) Richard Moran Desert Fire (Whizzer Ben-F.L. Kitty Hawk) E.A. Kennedy 1978 Derek’s Cadillac (Irish Cadillac-Miss Trinidad*) J. O’Donnell-Pace & Pace Blazing Red (Big Whizzer-Roused) A. Wallis-A. Corpaci Mc’s Freemason (Yellow Printer*-Mc’s Starfire) L.V. McClendon W.D.’s Chris (Fast Company-Hill Gale*) R. Andrews-W. Collins Catapult (President Day-Sunflower Sadie) Rod Connell Malka (Yankee Clipper-Impeccable*) Mike Castellani Mc’s Grandmaster (Sandy Printer-Mulled) L.V. McClendon Shaggy Can I (Sandy Printer-Shaggy Girl) Rogesta Kennel 1977 Downing (Big Whizzer-Hookers Flower) White Shadows Kennel Rooster Cogburn (Friend Westy-Miss Gorgeous) Wayne Strong P.L. Greer (S.S. Jeno-Colonel Vickey) R. Moran-P. Thompson Mc’s Freemason (Yellow Printer*-Mc’s Starfire) L.V. McClendon Waneagle* (Monalee Champion-Newlands Streak) Big Red Kennel Mc’s Tough Time (Mc’s Stick Man-Mc’s Crimson Glory) L.V. McClendon Arkle’s Gift* (Monalee Arkle-Fawn Gift) Timber Park Kennel Malka (Yankee Clipper-Impeccable*) Mike Castellani

1976 P.L. Greer (S.S. Jeno-Colonel Vickey) R. Moran-P. Thompson Pewter (Madison Joe-Puddifoot) D. Williams-J. McKeehan Fabulous (Columba-Sullen) Stutz-Walters Bashful Guy (Don McCleod-Lollypop Angel) Robert Wootten Rocket Charge (Westy Whizzer-Peggy Dear*) Oregon Kennel-N. Sherck Miss Friend (Friend Westy-Miss Gorgeous) Warren Wegert Free Moments (P.D.Q. Whiz Pilot-Flipie Gal) John McClay Highway Robber (Friend Westy-Miss Gorgeous) Wayne Strong 1975 My Cactus (Cactus Lonesome-Loch Clopook) R. Collins-R. Wherley Faceless Man* (Crefogue Flash-Monalee Peg) G.A. Alderson Boga (President Day-Mary Moore) E.L. Beckner Word Twister (Cactus Lonesome-Cappamore Miss*) G.A. Alderson Charlie G. (Kostka’s King-Zip Chick) Clem Zwack-F. Fickett Bashful Guy (Don McCleod-Lollypop Angel) Robert Wootten First Class (Caprioled-Elaine Kip) D. Conatser-J. Seastrom Sandy Printer (Yellow Printer*-Sandy Sails) V.P. Spradling 1974 Sand Cut (Westy Whizzer-Edy Lou) George Thigpen Cape Capri (Westy Whizzer-Lil Smoochie) R.E. Thomas Elite (Yellow Printer*-Aunt Mart) James E. O’Donnell, Jr. Always Noisy* (Monalee Champion-Noisy Phil) O.K. Duke, Jr. Stretch (Simon’s Look*-Radio Valentine*) Fred Bock Abella (Lucky Bannon-Orange Ice) Keith Dillon Fast Buck (Air Patrol*-Pepperina) Don Abernathy Last Scotch (Royal Topper-Irrs Dawn) Alex Morphonios 1973 Tuf Miler (Cactus Lonesome-Mac’s Diane) D. Conatser-J. Seastrom Rocking Ship* (Rocket Ship-Lion’s Rose) P. Dalton Kennel-D. Cahill J’s Sue (Monalee Wonder*-Jemez) V.P. Spradling Kithed (Undenied-Westy Kinto) O.K. Duke, Jr. Little Cee (Hi Bill*-Cozy Visitor) Mike Castellani Cherokee Go (Cactus Lonesome-Carol Scott) Blair Bros.-R. Lingle Share Profit* (Monalee Champion-Ballybeg Pride) Fred Bock Harold’s Best (Happy Harold-Del Tona) Mulberry Kennel 1972 Carbono (Track Marker-Basic Black) Stutz-Walters Gurley (Michigan Jack-Pay Joan) D. Randle-A. Randle Monalee Molly* (Monalee Champion-Mary’s Chair) H. Bartley-A. Kulchinsky Wayside Carol (Rinaker-Lady Eve*) Wayside Kennel Drifter’s Escape (Perfect Pilot-Abated) Herb Beasley Summer Sound (Gork Lindsay-Bete Parkway) Herman Williams Rocking Ship* (Rocket Ship-Lion’s Rose) P. Dalton Kennel-D. Cahill Bahama Lure (Westpark Bahama*-Haiku) Stutz-Walters 1971 Izz A Champ (Tell Tom-Miss Ismay) Pat & Dorothy Roban Shur Lilly (Marr William*-April Dash*) Alderson-Lentz Some Prairie* (Monalee Champion-Some Glen) Fred Bock Wayside Carol (Rinaker-Lady Eve*) Wayside Kennel Evening Glamour* (Mad Era-Ballybeg Pride) Aaron Kulchinsky Madison Joker (Venerated-Wonder Yet) Chester Culbreath Lorded (Policed-Mc’s Linda) O.K. Duke, Jr. Max Delaney (My Friend Lou-Tango Time) R.E. Thomas 1970 Western Ghost (Westy Whizzer-Blue Lenny) George Michalet L.D.’s Dot (Tell You Why*-Madam Sherri) Robert Wootten Stanno (Joe Moss*-Classy J.) Paul Discolo

Izz A Champ (Tell Tom-Miss Ismay) Pat & Dorothy Roban Miss Gorgeous (Tell You Why*-Miss Dilly Mar) Sprague-Miles Madison Joker (Venerated-Wonder Yet) Chester Culbreath L.B.’s Dallas Girl (Cactus Noel-Sure Fit) Mulberry Kennel Twice As Nice (My Friend Lou-Edge O’Fire) M-F Kennel 1969 L.L.’s Doug (Douglas Chapin-L.L.’s Deeny) V. Renslow-L. Franklin Lucky Bannon (Michigan Jack-Valoretta) R.E. Thomas Bang Bang Billy (Sought After-L.L.’s Lizbet) Lowland Kennel Cleco Roosa (Gerald M.-Rose Ann Frost) Jordan-Alder O.B.’s Fontella (Johnny Tango-O.B.’s Amaze) Oswald Bros.

Princess Patty (Hacker Hutch-Princess Idell) E.B. Shockley D.B.’s Maverick (Shanda Leer-I’m Jan) Charles Todd L.B.’s Dallas Girl (Cactus Noel-Sure Fit) Mulberry Kennel 1968 Lurcher Boy (Lurcher-Lady Wire) Flentge-Hulteen Rural Treasure (My Friend Lou-Long’s Pick) G.A. Alderson H.D.’s Berkshire (Mark Lombardo-Hazel Dene) H.D. Beckner L.L.’s Doug (Douglas Chapin-L.L.’s Deeny) V. Renslow-L. Franklin Princess Patty (Hacker Hutch-Princess Idell) E.B. Shockley Mello Mystic (Johnny’s Best-Hannah Mar) Frank Selich Lefty Rog (Johnny’s Best-Mar Pam) Michael McCurdy Mannix A. (Julius Caesar*-Jodie Lee) C.O. Means 1967 Miss Whirl (Ed’s Silver Putty-Meanwhile) L. Hughes-R. Ryan Abstained (Rinaker-Amber Annette) O.K. Duke, Jr. Copier (Great Valor-Ed’s Sizzle) Ray Randle Gork Lindsay (Tell You Why*-Miss Davis) P.H. Pursel Granny’s Pick (Coakfield Hero*-Betty Barr) D.Q. Williams L.L.’s Doug (Douglas Chapin-L.L.’s Deeny) V. Renslow-L. Franklin Rural Treasure (My Friend Lou-Long’s Pick) G.A. Alderson Xandra (Julius Caesar*-JeNay’s Empress) E.J. Alderson 1966 Westy Whizzer (Tell You Why*-Kinto Nebo) C. Wilson-G. Nihart Miss Whirl (Ed’s Silver Putty-Meanwhile) L. Hughes-R. Ryan

Golden In (Carload Wins-Texas Yellow Rose) Larry Nave Rock A Dee (Go Rockie-Dixie Day) E.L. Beckner Canis (Como-Lethal Lady) Fred Whitehead Rusdale (Clydesdale-Joan O’Shield) H.D. Beckner J’s Dacata (Gun Jumper-Princess Louisa) Jacob Watson Texas Bum (Texas Lucky-Caltiki) Blair Bros.

1965 Miss Whirl (Ed’s Silver Putty-Meanwhile) L. Hughes-R. Ryan Westy Whizzer (Tell You Why*-Kinto Nebo) C. Wilson-G. Nihart Track Marker (Sunmarker*-Run Best) Paul Boone Braka (Irish Mix-Leading Dinkie) Otto Mamino Rock A Dee (Go Rockie-Dixie Day) E. L. Beckner Slick Shan (Rural Shannon-Queen Quality) James Garber Cactus Lonesome (Tell You Why*-April Nancy) G.A. Alderson Hal Hutch (Sky Jet*-Letty Laird) R.K. Hutchings 1964 Max Star (Saddler-Dell’s Harmony) Pickrell-Spradling Ruston (Rocker Mac*-Darlington) Fred Bock Rinaker (Cleveland Lad*-Milam Star) Homer Herndon Velos (Metal Jet*-Suburban) Stutz-Walters Stylish Daisy (Sunmarker*-Indy Ann) Ed Willard Hasty Jet (Some Gun-Minx Jet) Dave Greig More Ability (New World-Dutchess Of Loup) J. Garber-C. Lambert Westy Whizzer (Tell You Why*-Kinto Nebo) C. Wilson-G. Nihart 1963 Suel’s Rose (Cleveland Lad*-Suel) R.K. Hutchings Rinaker (Cleveland Lad*-Milam Star) Homer Herndon Nicky J. (Great Valor-Simla) Marie Kirk Sonda (Johnny’s Gone-Defiant Lass) John Prevatt Cactus Noel (Metal Jet*-Loretta’s Pick) Altino Gouveia Apparent (Rocket Fire*-Handy Kit) E.J. Boyle My Friend Lou (Ample Tip-Win Dixie) G.A. Alderson Thermel (Wear Wrinkles-Lady Hill) Manuel Viveiros

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performances on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and a Sunday matinee at 1 p.m. There is a Memorial Day performance on Monday, May 27 at 1 p.m. On Wednesday, July 3, and Thursday, July 4, there will be 1 p.m. matinee performances in lieu of the evening shows. On Labor Day, Monday, Sept 2, there will be a 1 p.m. performance.

Here is the 2019 kennel lineup with owners: 1. T and T – Tim Ertle 2. Clayton Black – Clayton Black

3. Xtrem Hess Racing LLC – Jason Hess and Brad Hess 4. Copper Kettle – David Ungs 5. Jackson Greyhounds LLC – Michael Jackson 6. Stidham-Brindle – Jon Stidham and Richard Brindle 7. Superior – Alan Hill 8. Boeckenstedt – Brad Boeckenstedt and Blake Boeckenstedt 9. Plum Creek – Oxbow Trow – Dave Robinette and Ed Trow

By Steve Sigafoose

Derby Lane Star Takes National Win Title

IGP Meet 2019

A brief look at recent developments in racing.

DUBUQUE, Ia. – The kennel lineup for the 2019 Iowa Greyhound Park season will add a new name.

Two old friends, Dave Robinette and Ed Trow, will join forces and open up the Plum Creek – Oxbow Trow Kennel.

“We had a booking at Dubuque (in the past),” said Robinette, “and had a chance to do it again.

Ed will ramrod the kennel during the meet.”

There is one other change. The Stidham Kennel will be joined by the Brindle Kennel.

The Iowa Greyhound Park season is set for May 19 to November 10.

The weekly schedule has 5:30 p.m. evening

Derby Lane sprint star and All American, Jiminy Reno captured the 2018 National win title racking up an impressive 45 wins during the year.

Owned by James Morgan and Kathleen Hastings of Colorado and raced by the Cal Holland Kennel, the big black male also picked up a couple of stake wins and was named Captain of the All

Jiminy Reno

American Team to put a stamp on an outstanding 2018.

Not yet three years old, this fine greyhound out of AlivefortomorrowOceania started out the year a bit slow, actually dropping into grade B twice before settling in around mid-March. From there he took off and would never look back.

He rattled of win streaks

Congratulations to James Morgan and Kathleen Hastings for raising such a nice hound and to the connections of the Cal Holland kennel for guiding the superstar throughout the year!

Southland Season Wrap Up

of 6, 12, 4 and 7 at various points throughout the year. The 12 race streak included a win in the Remembrance Stake on May 28.

In September he would win two rounds of qualifying on his way to a victory in the finals of the $50,000 Husker Magic Stake, winning by an easy four lengths. That win would put him over the $50,000 mark in career earnings.

As part of a seven race win streak would also capture the Howl-O-Ween.

The last win in that seven race streak turned out to be his last of the year, even though he would finish in the money six more times before a minor injury sidelined him in mid-December. He would, however, be invited to, and participate in, the Naples 550 in January as one of the nation’s best sprinters.

He finished the 2018 campaign with a record of 77-45-10-6-0 for a win rate of 58% as well finishing in the money nearly 80% of the time.

Win Champion - BGR MONSTER (Boc’s Tony Romo x Boc’s Jennyfinch) 49/28-9-5-1 Kennel: Robert Thorne, LLC Trainer:TimothyThorne Owner: Brad Boeckenstedt KONOMI was second with 26 victories.

Top Kennel by wins at Southland was Charter Kennel (538) by a single victory over Lester Raines.

Top Kennel by purse was also Charter with $3,238,757.81.

Total purses paid for 2018 meet at Southland was a record $34,308,875.

That figure does not include Arkansas bred incentives.

One kennel ran out over three million and six kennels ran out at least two million in purses. The lowest total kennel purse was $1,104,771.74 by the Bussmann-Balakas Kennel.

Derby Lane top kennel

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Everett Racing kennel wasted little time jumping to the front of the line.

An early burst from the meet’s proverbial starting box was a microcosm of how things would go for kennel owner

Kelly Everett’s operation at the recently-concluded July-to-December 2018 meet at Derby Lane.

Everett Racing recorded at least one win in each of the first 30 performances, and the operation parlayed that white-hot momentum into its first kennel championship at the Florida West Coast greyhound track.

For Everett and trainer Kelsie Gubbels, the title was iconic. Since Derby Lane began compiling its meet statistics in sixmonth periods beginning in 2009 - a span of 19 meets - Everett Racing became the modern-day leader for most victories compiled by a kennel champion. Its 337 wins dominated 15 rival kennels, including runnerup Lashmet kennel.

“Anytime you can win a kennel championship, it’s always a good feeling,’’ said Everett, who moved his operation to Derby Lane in May 2018 from Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Fla. “We came up here with pretty high expectations, and the dogs didn’t let us down.’’

Everett Racing surpassed the former record of 333 by Patriot kennel in the Januaryto-June 2012 meet when Grade A dual-distance athlete Wild And Free won on Dec. 28. Everett owns Wild And Free, who finished second in the $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge on Dec. 22.

The operation sizzled at the outset of the meet, recording 61 victories in the first 30 performances.

It took the lead for good on the meet’s fourth card on July 5. Everett Racing finished 81 victories in front of Lashmet, a margin that represented the largest edge in the standings by a kennel champion over the past decade. The previous high was a 64-win triumph

by Patriot over McAllister kennel in the July-toDecember 2012 meet.

“I didn’t expect to win by as much,’’ Everett said.

“This track has very good dogs because of the stakes program. But I have a lot of real nice dogs, too.

“At Naples, you need dogs that get out of the box. (At Derby Lane), you need dogs that can drive (with the track’s longer stretch).

“My dogs really took to (Derby Lane) right away. I thought it would take a little while, but we knew we brought the right dogs for this track. They really took to the track . . . a lot faster than we expected.’’

A meet highlight for Everett Racing was its first Derby Lane stakes crown with Flying Amity in the $10,000 Thanksgiving on Nov. 24. She also finished third in the $8,000 T.L. Weaver Memorial on Aug. 18, and fifth in the $50,000 Husker Magic Fall Sprint on Sept. 29. Flying Amity was bred by owner Vince Berland of Abilene, Kan., who is the kennel’s top supplier of athletes.

RT’s Bo Jangles Retires

The meet featured 207 performances, and Everett Racing won at least one race in 174 of them. The kennel had multiple-win performances 104 times, including a pair of fivewin showings on the matinee cards of Dec. 12 and July 6. Its win percentage from 2,030 starts was 16.6 percent, and its in-the-money percentage with top-four finishes was 58.0.

Everett Racing also was first in top-grade wins with 106, 42 more than Cal Holland kennel. Since 2009, only Abernathy kennel had more Grade A and stakes victories with 107 – that coming in the July-to-December 2014 campaign.

After winning numerous kennel championships at NaplesFort Myers, Everett

brought Gubbels with him to Derby Lane.

“Kelsie is very valuable,’’ Everett said.

“Me and her work great together. . . . We always have, and we’ve had good success.

“The dogs love both of us, we both do the work, and it’s definitely a team effort.’’

By Don Jensen

Hall of Fame Spring Auction

The Hall Of Fame is soliciting items for its annual fund-raising Dinner/Auction, to be held Tuesday evening, Apr. 16, at the museum as part of the NGA Spring Meet (Apr. 15-20) in Abilene.

Virtually any type of contribution is acceptable, either as an auction item (regular or silent) or raffle

drawing prize. Popular consignments in the past have included greyhound art, greyhound-related memorabilia, gift certificates, vet and hauling services, pups, stud services, etc.

Racetracks can even get in on the fun by offering an “Evening at the Track” as some have done in the past.

Generally these packages include clubhouse table for 2, dinner, programs and a couple of drinks.

These items have been a big hit among attendees.

Other creative ideas are more than welcome!!

Consignments items or ideas may be sent to jimg@ngagreyhounds. com or nga@ ngagreyhounds.com Thanks for your consideration!!

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Randy Toler woke up to a picturesque Presidents Day morning on Florida’s West Coast.

The weather at Derby Lane, where his RT’s Bo Jangles would be honored later that afternoon at a retirement celebration, was considerably better than at Toler’s farm in Penrose, Colo.

“My wife (Domoni) couldn’t make the trip (to St. Petersburg), and I just talked to her on the phone,’’ Randy Toler said.

“She said we’re getting hit with snow and it’s like 3 degrees in Colorado. I told her: ‘It’s like 80 here. You should have come.’ ’’ When Toler and his son, Spencer Toler, eventually returned to the Centennial State, there’s no doubt they told her about RT’s Bo Jangles’ farewell.

It was the final time for fans to see the Cal Holland kennel standout sprinter, who had been retired from racing the previous week . . . and days later, would be selected to his second consecutive All-America first team.

“I wasn’t missing this

(retirement event),’’ said Toler, 52, a plumber for the state of Colorado. “I really appreciate (Derby Lane), and all these fans supporting the dog track.

I’m glad I am retiring him at Derby Lane.’’

RT’s Bo Jangles raced exclusively at the St. Petersburg oval, where the 550-yard specialist provided plenty of memorable moments after arriving in September 2016. Raised

by Toler and his fatherin-law, Nick Desalvo (also from Penrose), RT’s Bo Jangles developed into arguably one of the nation’s top greyhounds under Holland’s guidance.

Besides his pair of All-America first-team selections in 2017-18, RT’s Bo Jangles’ other achievements included: 88 victories from 148 career starts; a national win crown (2017), two track meet win titles (both in 2017); three stakes championships ($8,000 T.L. Weaver Memorial in 2018, and $10,000 Thanksgiving and $10,000 Howl-O-Ween in 2017); and $70,531 in purse earnings. RT’s Bo Jangles had a career-best eight-race win streak, and won six in a row three times.

His best clocking of 30.04 seconds came in his final victory, a firstround qualifying win in the $50,000 Husker Magic Fall Sprint Stakes in September 2018. It was in his ensuing race

that RT’s Bo Jangles would incur an issue with a right-side muscle, sidelining him for nearly four months. He returned in January, making three schooling appearances and three official race starts, before being retired.

“I took him off after the Husker Magic, and then I tried to bring him back again,’’ said Holland, 74, Tampa Bay Greyhound Association president who has worked with dogs for more than five decades. “He was OK, but he wasn’t quite the same.

“Bo has just been a great dog with his disposition, and he tries so hard to race. He’s been a special dog, and one of the best dogs I’ve ever had.’’

The RT’s Bo Jangles retirement event was part of a roller-coaster week for Holland, who learned that his Jiminy Reno had been voted as the 2018 All-America captain – Holland’s first dog to receive that honor.

“I’ve been so blessed with these two greyhounds,’’ Holland said.

Derby Lane also had three All-America secondteam representatives in Capabal kennel’s Hula Hoopn Haley and John Valazquez, and O Ya Ice Man of Lester Raines kennel.

RT’s Bo Jangles is the only All-America greyhound that Toler has raised in 25 years.

“I wouldn’t have ever known that’s what I was going to get,’’ Toler said.

“You think you know, but you don’t.

“When he was a pup, he was a little skittish. But he’s been a godsend dog.

I’m just a small guy with only 10 to 12 pups a year.

“I watched all his races on the internet, and I even left work to go watch him.

I just love watching him get out of the box and rush the turn.

“I can’t thank the NGA (National Greyhound Association) and the AGTOA (American Greyhound Track Operators Association) enough for nominating and voting him (for post-season awards). I know he didn’t run a lot (in 2018), but the time he did run, he won a lot of races.’’

Despite receiving undisclosed lucrative offers from dog men wanting to purchase RT’s Bo Jangles for breeding, Toler said his 46-monthold male from a litter by Kiowa Mon Manny and Penrose Karrie will remain where the fawn-colored dog grew up – back on the farms of Toler and Desalvo.

“I get attached to the dogs,’’ Toler said. “Money is money, but the thing about it is I’m in it for the dogs. I love doing this business.

“I’ve got a couple females that I’m going to breed him to. My fatherin-law gave me two of his good Grade A females that

were 660 (distance) dogs (at Derby Lane). We’ll see what we get.’’

Cal Holland kennel assistant Greg Morse was with RT’s Bo Jangles for his final 66 victories.

“He’s just as good off the track as he is on it,’’ Morse said. “He has a demeanor about him that just makes him such a great dog. He’s gotten so much love and attention, and he’s been taken care of so well.

“Kelly Everett (owner of Derby Lane’s leading kennel) said something about ‘Bo’ that I agree with. He said that this (first) turn at Derby Lane sucks up a lot of dogs, while ‘Bo’ sucks the turn up. He’s just amazing in the turns the way he runs them, because he’s tucked into the rail. . . . He’s that low and that fast.

“In my 12 years at Derby Lane, ‘Bo’ is the fastest and best dog I’ve ever put a leash on.’’

By Don Jensen

L’s Griz Earns 2018 Top Greyhound Honors at Wheeling When L’s Griz won his first two Grade AA races at Wheeling Island in back-to-back starts in late May, it was just a prelude of

what was to come in 2018.

The 2018 racing year turned into a dream season for the Blanchard Kennel sprint star. L’s Griz captured the

track win championship with 23 victories and won the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic in October in one of Wheeling Island’s most electrifying finishes in stakes history.

L’s Griz’ accomplishments earned by him top greyhound Stan honors at Wheeling Pawloski Island for 2018. His achievements, in this writer’s opinion, deserve All-American recognition when the team is announced later this month.

Blanchard Kennel trainer James E. Blanchard couldn’t be prouder of his standout.

“Griz had a fantastic season of racing after coming up from Jacksonville (Orange Park) and I am very proud of him. In May, I never thought he would have this kind of year, but by mid-July I knew he was something special,” Blanchard said. “Griz turned out to be one of the fastest and smartest greyhounds I have ever touched. He’s the king and he knows it.”

An April 2016 greyhound out of KC And All-L’s Rovi, L’s Griz was rock solid – a mark of consistency – throughout the year. In addition to his 23 wins in 53 starts, he had 7 seconds, 7 thirds and 7 fourths – a 70 percent mark in the trifecta and an 83 percent mark on the superfecta ticket.

The Ken Le Febvre-owned L’s Griz was smoking hot in July and at the end of the racing season.

In mid-summer in a stretch of eight Grade AA races, L’s Griz had 6 wins and 2 seconds. In mid-November

through mid-December, the rail runner won six out of seven top grade races – including five in a row.

“It’s very difficult for a sprinter to win five in a row at Wheeling,” Blanchard noted. “Griz had some good post positions during the streak, but two of the wins were from midtrack holes.”

L’s Griz also had a trio of three-race win streaks during the year.

In the championship final of the Mountaineer Classic in late October, L’s Griz came from fourth in the stretch to edge AMF Loose End by a nose at the wire for the stakes crown. He was sent to post at 9-1 odds.

“In the final, Griz ran a great race, a patient race,” Blanchard said after Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Griz earned top greyhound honors at Wheeling Island for 2018. The sprint star captured the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic and was the track win champ with 23 victories. Griz is held by trainer James E. Blanchard. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

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Naming is an important undertaking, and care should be used in selecting a name that will reflect good taste.

No names are allowed that have a tendency to mislead the public as to the pup’s breeding or by a name similar in sound to a name previously registered, unless the Greyhound has been deceased for at least 10 years and was not used for breeding purposes. Designations of “The,” “Jr.,” “Sr.,” “I,” “II,” etc. are not permitted, nor names that contain more than 16 letters, including spaces. All names must be approved by the Keeper of the Stud Book.

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Brothers to be Inducted Into Pioneer Section

by Cecilia Harris

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wo brothers, Paul H. and John E. Ryan, will be inducted into the Pioneer section of the Greyhound Hall of

Fame during the annual ceremony at 7 p.m. on April 18, preceded by a 6 p.m. reception, at the Hall. The two continued the greyhound racing tradition established by their father, James J. Ryan, who was inducted into the Hall’s Pioneer section in 1990.

Paul H., nicknamed “Buddy,” was born Nov. 19, 1927 in Wakefield, Mass. to James and Lillian Ryan, and died on Aug. 30, 1993 in Las Vegas, Nev. He married Edna Faye Moore in 1966 and the couple resided in Abilene, Kan. the last 25 years of his life, according to his obituary. He was survived by his wife and three children, Gary, Judy and Libby.

John E. “Jackie” Ryan was born on July 3, 1930 in Wakefield, Mass. and died on April 2, 2015 in Abilene. He graduated from Wakefield High School and attended Boston College. He was an Army Veteran serving in Korea and earned the Bronze Star. On Aug. 7, 1967, he married Louise A. Cooper and most of their married life was spent in Abilene after moving there in 1977, according to his obituary. He was survived by his wife and three children, John R., Mick, and Lynn.

Buddy and Jackie grew up helping with the family’s 50-acre farm in Massachusetts. As was customary in the early 1940s, the Ryans boarded greyhounds for the kennels running at nearby Wonderland Greyhound Park in Revere, Mass. The entire family became personally involved with greyhound racing in

1942 by raising a litter of greyhounds for a kennel owner who then paid them with three puppies.

The Ryans found success with two of the puppies; Maude Brooks won the 1947 Tampa Derby and Bit of Buzz won the 1944 Taunton Gold Collar Stake, the 1944 Blue Ribbon Stake, and both the 1945 and 1947 Wonderland Inaugurals.

The family patriarch quit a job that supported his 10 children in order to dedicate all his time to breeding and racing greyhounds, and was one of the first to do so in the New England climate when he established Ryan Kennels.

Bud Jack, a red fawn male named after the two brothers, was crowned the Hollywood Track Champion in 1958 and 1959 after capturing the 1959 Hollywood Derby at the greyhound park in Hallandale Beach, Fla. He also won the Wonderland Derby and the Wonderland Middlesex County Championship.

Buddy eventually concentrated on racing greyhounds in Arizona at Phoenix and at Southland in West Memphis, while Jackie raced at Hollywood Greyhound Park in Hallandale Beach, Fla., using greyhounds from the breeding farm their brother, Don, ran near Abilene, Kan.,

according to a Jan. 17, 1970 article in The Greyhound Racing Record. At the time, Ryan Kennel was fourth among 45 competitors for the Western Racing Meet at Phoenix Greyhound Park and was “recognized as one of the best in the business,” the article stated.

One of Jackie’s favorite memories, according to his son, Mick, involved working one summer with his young nephew, Rick Simeone, rehabilitating Light Ray, one of the family’s fastest young prospects injured during training; the greyhound won by 20 lengths the Topsfield Fair Derby Championship Trophy that September.

Both brothers eventually returned to live in Abilene, where Jackie raised, trained and studded champions OK Troy and Shur Good Time. OK Troy won the 1981 Battle of the Ages Winner and was the 1981 Wonderland Track Win Leader with 56 wins. He was the 1982 Seabrook Great Greyhound Race Champion and had career earnings of $130,000. Shur Good Time was the 1983 Wonderland Track Win Leader with 27 victories and was the 1984 Seabrook Great Greyhound Race Champion. In the mid 1980s, the Kevern family asked Jackie to be the stud master for the great European greyhound, Ballyregan Bob, who held 16 different track records including a streak of 32 consecutive victories.

Both Buddy and Jackie were members of the National Greyhound Association, and Mick Ryan tell us that Buddy was influential in getting others involved in the sport of greyhound racing, including Kenny and Janet Allen, who became active National Greyhound Association members with Kenny serving as NGA president and Janet the first female elected to the board.

2019 Stakes Schedule & Results January Derby Lane $18,000 Inaugural, Jan. 5 LK's Crush N It (LK's Now R Never-LK's All In) Palm Beach $50,000 He's My Man Classic, Jan. 19 Duxbury (Pat C Clement-WW Lonesome Dove) Watch & Wager Naples 550, Jan. 26 Mac's Trudeaux (Kiowa Mon Manny-Mac's Needlnose) February bestbet $20,000 BestBet Derby, Feb. 2 James Clubber (Djays Octane-RCK Catori) Palm Beach $50,000 James W. Paul Derby, Feb. 23 Elizabeth Banks (Pat C Clement-WW Lonesome Dove) March Derby Lane $64,000 Sprint Classic, March 2 LK's Crush N It (LK's Now Or Never-LK's All In) bestbet $75,000 Patton Silver Cup, March 9 Pat C Zoe (KC And All-Pat C Dark Ciena) Palm Beach $50,000 Authur J. Rooney Stakes, March 16 April Southland $34,000 Hound Madness Stakes, April 6 Derby Lane $75,000 Distance Classic, April 6 bestbet Iron Hound Stake,

August bestbet Sprint Classic, August 4 Derby Lane T.L. Weaver Memorial, Aug. 18 September IGP $30,000 Dubuque Course Classic, Sept. 1 Palm Beach $20,000 Gallagher/Kinnard Puppy Stakes, Sept. 2 Derby Lane $50,000 Husker Magic Sprint, Sept. 29 IGP Dubuque $30,000 Future Stars Stake, Sept. 28 October Southland $1.5 million Festival of Stakes, Oct. 5 $100,000 Crittendon Super Sprint $200,000 Darby Henry Male Sprint $200,000 Darby Henry Female Sprint $125,000 Barry Baldwin Juvenile $175,000 Ness Sechrest Middle Distance Division $125,000 Ansel Styles Marathon Division $100,000 Glen Fentner Super Marathon Division $100,000 Arkansas Bred Sprint Division $100,000 Arkansas Bred Futurity Division Southland $10,000 Kings & Queens Stake, Oct. 11 Derby Lane $20,000 Gold Trophy Juevinle, Oct. 13

Southland $25,000 River Course Classic, April 20 Palm Beach $20,000 Bob Balfe Puppy Stakes, April 27 May IGP Inaugural, May 18 IGP Maiden Debut, May 19 Southland $100,000 Razorback Classic, May 25 IGP Memorial Sprint, May 27 Derby Lane $20,000 Rememberance Stakes, May 27 June Southland $200,000 GAGF, June 1 bestbet Puppy Stakes,

Dubuque $155,000 IGP Breeders' Cup, Oct. 27 Derby Lane $10,000 Howl-O-Ween Stake, Oct. 27 November Wheeling $100,000 Mountainer Classic, IGP Secretary's Choice, Nov. 10 IGP Au Revoir, Nov. 10 bestbet Orange Park Derby, Derby Lane $10,000 Thanksgiving Stake, Nov. 24

December Palm Beach $20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity, Dec. 26 Derby Lane $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge, Dec. 22

Southland $100,000 Derby, June 30 Derby Lane $30,000 St. Petersburg Derby Series, June 29 July IGP Dubuque $30,000 King & Queen Stake, July 4 Southland Firecracker Super Sprint July 27

All stake finals subject to change without notice. Contact individual racetracks for details. To add to the stake calendar: 785-263-4660 or review@ngagreyhounds.com.

Ice Man Cools Challengers ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Months before the $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge, Jennifer Richardson circled the Derby Lane stakes series on her greyhound racing calendar.

The Lester Raines kennel trainer believed she had a potential threat in O Ya Ice Man, who had joined the operation this past March.

“When I broke him in, I could

tell he was going to be special,’’ said Richardson, 31, a native of Jacksonville, Fla. “Time went by and, when we tried him over in 3/8ths, he kept getting better and better. by “I looked for- Don ward (to the Holiday Jensen Distance Challenge) all year. I waited . . . and he really showed up.’’

O Ya Ice Man did more than show up for Derby Lane’s final stakes in 2018. He was picture-perfect, going undefeated for his first stakes championship on Dec. 22. The 28-month-old son of Kiowa Mon Manny and O Ya Victoria won all five races in the series, including four qualifiers, by a total of 19-1/2 lengths for breeder-owner Gary Reicherts of Osage, Iowa.

The crown represented O Ya Ice Man’s 20th career victory from 58 starts. He earned Derby Lane’s largest first-place prize of $32,000, and paid $3.40 to win as the 3-5 wagering favorite. Winning time was 37.45 seconds.

“I was extremely nervous (before the finale),’’ said Richardson, who has been working with greyhounds since she was 16.

“I’ve never had a dog win all four (qualifying) rounds and come back to win a stakes race. I was really, really nervous, because I knew the dog was tired.’’

Entering the Holiday Distance Challenge, O Ya Ice Man had never won more than two races in a row (four times).

His first 25 starts came at 550 yards before Richardson moved him to 660 on July 7. He had only seven wins at the time.

O Ya Ice Man lost his first two starts at the longer distance – finishing second after setting the pace in both races – followed by a sixth-place showing. His momentum began building after that with back-to-back wins in his final two July starts, both in box-to-wire fashion.

“The dog is a double threat,’’ Richardson said. “He has speed, and he can close.

“We just let him run and he’s just been extremely consistent (and) extremely competitive. He’s super laid back. He was real hyper early on. But once he started running distance, he calmed down and he knew he was special.’’

O Ya Ice Man showed plenty of heart in the championship race. He trailed Abernathy kennel pace-setter and eventual third-place finisher Braska Rebel, the longest shot at 18-1 odds, by four lengths at the race’s first call before whittling into the deficit. He surged into the lead entering the stretch and hit the finish line two lengths in front of a late-charging Wild And Free of Everett Racing kennel.

Chapman (Floyd kennel) finished fourth followed by O Ya Sniper (Lester Raines), LK’s Honolulu (Lashmet) LK’s Hi Pockets (Lashmet) and KB’s Davilla (Everett Racing). “(O Ya Ice Man’s title) makes me feel like I’m doing a good job,’’ Richardson said.

“It feels really, really good.’’

Les Robison presents the trophy for O Ya Ice Man’s victory in the 2018 Holiday Challenge.Accepting the trophy are: Trainer, Jennifer Richardson, Rose Rosa, Anthony Diaz, Diane Devore, and Amy Pingatore. The leadout is Crystal Brewster.

Taxes and Finances Tax savings with the lost home office deduction

by Mark Battersby

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oday, it is the rare greyhound owner, trainer or kennel operator who doesn’t run their operation from home or, at

least, bring a lot of work home. However, merely having a home office or space within the home used as an office doesn’t mean an automatic tax deduction for the expenses

of operating it. And today, even fewer will be eligible for the home office expense deduction.

Under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), employees can no longer claim the home office expense deduction. For employees, even employees of their own greyhound operation or business, home office expenses have long been a miscellaneous itemized deduction.

Unfortunately, thanks to the TCJA, employees who work from home no longer can deduct any home office expenses. Of course, anyone who runs a business from home or are otherwise self-employed and using part of their home for business purposes may still use the home office expense deduction.

Qualifying the qualified

For those still able to take advantage of the home office expense deduction, qualifying is relatively straight-forward. In general, part of the house must be used: * Exclusively and regularly as the principal place of business, * Exclusively and regularly as a place where patients, clients or customers are met in the normal course of business, * On a regular basis for certain storage, or

* In the case of a separate structure which is not attached to the home, in connection with the greyhound business.

While appearing relatively easy to meet, the IRS strictly interprets these requirements. First, as mentioned, the home office expense deduction applies only to a business. Managing investments is not a trade or business in the eyes of the IRS.

Exclusive use

Using the space labeled as a home office exclusively for business is, obviously, a basic requirement. Space used as the principal place of business and used “regularly and exclusively” is defined as follows: * Regular use: A specific area in the home used for business on a regular basis. Incidental or occasional use is not regular use. * Exclusive use: A specific area in the home used only for business.

While it is not necessary for the space to be physically partitioned off, the requirements are not met if the area is used both for business and for personal purposes. A home office that doubles

as a guest bedroom is clearly not used exclusively for business purposes.

In addition to regular and exclusive business use, the home office must be the principal place of business.

Principalplaceofbusiness

The principal place of business requirement is fairly broad and doesn’t mean “only.” In fact, the home office will qualify as the principal place of business if it is used exclusively for administrative or management activities -– and if there is no other fixed location where substantial administrative or management activities of the greyhound operation are conducted.

Of course, if there is more than one business location, the relative importance of the activities performed at each place where business is conducted must be considered along with the amount of time spent at each site.

Examples of activities the IRS and the courts consider as administrative or managerial in nature include: * Billing customers, clients or patients, * Maintaining books and records, * Ordering supplies, * Setting up appointments, and * Forwarding orders or writing reports.

More rules

Regular and exclusive business use as the principal place of business for the greyhound operation isn’t the only criteria. Among other factors that enter into the equation are: * Meetings. If the home office is the

principal place of business for the greyhound operation, the home office expense deduction remains as a viable option. As mentioned, physically meeting with patients, clients and customers frequently suffices with an IRS auditor. Naturally, the use of the home office must be substantial and integral to the business. * Storage. Don’t forget the home office expense deduction can be claimed for a storage area in the home -– or a separate, free-standing studio, workshop, garage or barn that is used exclusively and regularly for the greyhound business. * Separate Structures. The separate structure does not have to be the principal place of business or even a place where clients or customers are met in order to qualify for the home office expense deduction. Unfortunately, using a separate structure might mean missing out on the gains allowed to be sheltered from taxes when the residence is sold.

The home sale complexities

Capital gain of up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples filing jointly) can be excluded or ignored when a principal residence is sold. However, in order to qualify for this exclusion, an ownership test must be met.

An individual or couple are eligible if the home has been owned and used as the main home for at least two years out of the five years prior to the date of sale. If, however, the property was used partly as a home and partly for business and the home office isn’t a separate structure, gain doesn’t have to be allocated between the home part and the business part.

Naturally, no part of the gain relating to depreciation allowed or allowable (after May 6, 1997), will qualify for exclusion, even where the home sale itself qualifies for the exclusion. The depreciation recapture (so-called Section 1250 gain) is taxed as ordinary income but at a rate that is no more than 25%.

The rules are different if a separate structure is used for business.

Deductions for business storage are allowed when the home is the only

fixed location of the greyhound operation or business. Exclusive use isn’t required to qualify for the deduction.

However, gain resulting from the sale of a separate structure cannot be excluded because the property must have been owned and lived in for at least two years during the five-year period ending on the date of sale.

If the business use was in a separate structure and the use test was met, an allocation of the gain on the sale must be made. Any resulting gain must be reported as well as any recapture of depreciation allowable or taken.

Strategy options

Every greyhound owner, trainer and breeder thinking about qualifying for and claiming the home office expense deduction has two options.

The first option for calculating the home office expense deduction is regular method.

The regular method requires computing the business use by dividing the expenses of operating the home between personal and business use.

Direct business expenses are, obviously, fully deductible with the percentage of the home’s floor space used for business applied to indirect total expenses.

Although expenses for the nonbusiness portion of the home are not deductible, expenses for such things as the business portion of real estate taxes, mortgage interest, rent, casualty losses, insurance, depreciation, maintenance and repairs, are deductible home office expenses.

The so-called “simplified method” reduces the paperwork and recordkeeping burden. The simplified method uses a flat rate of $5 per square foot for business use of the home. There is a maximum allowable deduction based on up to 300 square feet, creating a ceiling of $1,500 as deductible home office expenses.

Choosing the simplified method merely requires completing a short worksheet and entering the result on the annual tax return. With either method, self-employed individuals file

Schedule C, Profit or Loss from Businesses and compute this deduction on Form 8829, Expenses for Business Use of Your Home.

An increasing number of greyhound owners, breeders and trainers are working at home or operating a business from home. They now have the option of a new “safe harbor” deduction for home office expenses.

Whether space in the home is used as a home office for a greyhound business that is based there, or if the home office is used to supplement the business’s primary place of business, a tax deduction may be available.

Regardless of the method used to compute the home office expense deduction, business expenses in excess of the greyhound operation’s gross income are not deductible.

The tax-saving home office deduction

Obviously, the tax deduction for maintaining a home office and the related expenses provides a valuable tax-saving opportunity for the owners of many greyhound-related businesses and other self-employed individuals who work from home. While the TCJA eliminated many deductions formerly claimed as miscellaneous itemized deductions on personal income tax returns, but the home office expense deduction continues to apply to the self-employed or to a greyhound business.

The IRS continues to encourage all small business owners to explore the guidelines surrounding the home office expense deduction and the options available. They are reminding everyone that the home office expense deduction applies only to greyhound businesses, or on the tax returns of self-employed owners, trainers and breeders.

Fortunately, a legion of professional advisors stands ready to help the self-employed and greyhound business owner as they attempt to navigate the complex and often confusing rules surrounding the home office expense deduction -– and the tax saving possibilities.

Elizabeth Banks goes box-to-wire in $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile Derby!

West Palm Beach, Fl. – It was over a few seconds after the starting box opened!

It was D. Q. Williams Kennel’s Elizabeth

Banks putting on an Oscar winning performance in going box-to-wire to win the 88th running of Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile Derby.

After the break and the finalists entered the first turn, it was close with Elizabeth Banks holding a

slight lead over the Derby finals other early-speed finalist, Pat C Verona.

Both were being chased by the sec- by ond wave consisting Jeff of Daniel Craig, Prince Newburyport and KB’s Davilla.

Entering the backstretch, it was Elizabeth in command and continuing to be pursued by Verona, Daniel Craig, Newburyport and KB’s Davilla with O Ya Fire Fly starting to fire on the inside By the time the finalists reached the top of the homestretch, Elizabeth Banks had extended her lead and it was clear who the star of this movie was going to be. The battle was now for the co-stars.

And what a battle it was.

Six Greyhounds were within a length of second through sixth place. It would take a photo to determine who the also-rans were going to be. And of course, it would just make sense, the other Derby finalist with the name of a movie star, Daniel Craig, claimed the second-place purse.

It’s one of those racing coincidences that we love!

Newburyport and O Ya Fire Fly finished third and fourth, respectively.

Elizabeth Banks collected a cool $25,000 for her 37-seconds run of fun

in the south Florida sun and returned $4.20 to her many, many supporters.

The complete 2019 $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile Derby order of finish: 1st – 2. Elizabeth Banks (Pat C Clement – WW Lonesome Dove, D. Q. Williams) 2nd – 4. Daniel Craig (Flying Westover – Paul Walker, D. Q.

Williams) 3rd – 6. Newburyport (Djays Octane – Myra Kraft, Rader Racing) 4th – 1. O Ya Fire Fly (Kiowa Mon Manny – O Ya Victoria, Lester Raines) 5th - 5. KB’s Davilla (Atascocita Gray – BOC’s Haiti Baby, Rader Racing) 6th - 3. Pat C Verona (SH AvatarIdaho Cuda, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 7th – 8. Bartsbitethedust (Trent Lee – Barts Stars, James Douglas) 8th – 7. Bartsblackrushin (Gold Town* - Barts Magpie, James Douglas) This was the 88th running of the Derby, one of the nation’s longestrunning stake events, and is named in honor of humanitarian, greyhound owner and dedicated supporter of greyhound adoption, James W. Paul.

Joining the Champion in the winner’s circle are L to R: Mills Bright, Amanda Bright, Kiarra Rodrigues, Lolly Bogatz (Channnel 5), Nicholas Bright, Drexel Bright, Carlos Perez, Jr. (Kennel Operator), Mike Jameson (Track Announcer), Carlos Perez, Sr., Elvira Perez, Delfino Reyes, Charlie Born, Gary Perry, Mabel Martinez, Claudia Quintero, Matt Jameson (Racing Secretary), Larry Briceno (Leadout) and the winner of the $50,000 Derby Elizabeth Banks.

WV-bred Pair Retired After Solid Wheeling Careers One shined as a sprinter and the other as a distance ace.

One needed to be on or near the lead early in her races while the other excited fans with her latecharging efforts.

Together, the West Virginia-bred duo of GF Street

greyhounds in our kennel for a couple years and you knew they had a shot to win each time they went to the box.”

Owner Tom Salem couldn’t be happier with the pair’s racing careers. He plans to breed both of them this year.

“I am so proud of their accomplishments. They turned into two solid

Song and GF Taras Tango were mainstays in the Patriot/Taplin Kennel at Wheeling Island from mid-2006 through November 2018 when they were retired. The pair by combined to hit Stan the pay sheet in Pawloski 67 percent of their 272 career races and made the finals of eight West Virginia Greyhound

Owners and Breeders Association stakes events.

“Not only were Street Song and Taras Tango great West Virginia-bred greyhounds, but they were competitive against Wheeling’s top Grade AA greyhounds,” trainer Joe Otto said.

“They were among the top five or so

GF Street Song won two of the four West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association stakes final she made during her career. She is pictured following her victory in the 2017 Sprint Stakes at Tri-State Greyhound Park.

Second from left is owner Tom Salem.

GF Taras Tango took runner up honors in two of her four WVGOBA stakes final appearances.The middle distance star hit the pay sheet in 75 percent of her career races. She is held by trainer Joe Otto. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

greyhounds that held their own against some of Wheeling’s best,” Salem said.

“Hopefully their pups turn out to as good as their moms.”

GF Street Song shined as a sprinter, opening her career at Tri-State Greyhound Park in May 2016 before coming up to Wheeling Island three months later. In 141 starts (all but 21 at Wheeling), she accumulated 39 wins, 18 seconds, 17 thirds and 11 fourths.

An October 2014 greyhound out of BD’s Grayson-USS Makin Time, GF Street Song’s game was getting out of the box and rushing up into the mix early.

“She needed to be on or near the lead early in her races to have a shot of winning. It took a powerful closer to catch her on the front,” Otto said. “She wanted and looked for the rail. If she was in the one hole, you didn’t want to be in the race with her.”

GF Street Song made four stakes finals – winning the WVGOBA Juvenile at Wheeling Island in 2016 by 3 ½ lengths and the WVGOBA Sprint at Tri-State in 2017 by 4 ½ lengths. She was a long shot in each of her stakes victories, 19-1 in the Juvenile and 15-1

in the Sprint.

“She didn’t get much respect from the bettors in those two stakes finals,” Otto said. “She went to the front early in each and never looked back.”

GF Street Song finished fourth in the 2016 WVGOBA Sprint and seventh in the 2017 WVGOBA Middle Distance Championship, both held at Wheeling Island.

Although GF Street Song won both 5/16th and 3/8th in Grade AA, the sprint distance was her best race, Otto noted.

As for GF Taras Tango, the longer the distance the better she performed.

A November 2014 greyhound out of RS’s Locomotive-Sidewalk Haze, GF Taras Tango had 24 wins, 23 seconds, 24 thirds and 27 fourths in 131 career races – a 75 percent mark on the pay sheet. All her races were at Wheeling Island except for 11 at TriState for stakes races and a dozen at Southland Park in early 2018.

While GF Street Song was a frontrunner, GF Taras Tango was a dynamic closer – often trailing the field before beginning her powerful closing rush.

“With her come-from-behind

racing style, Taras Tango was a fan favorite and one of mine too. She was exciting to watch when she got in high gear,” Otto said. “She was never out of a race, and hard to keep off the ticket.

If she missed the board, it was a safe bet she experienced trouble.”

GF Taras Tango broke in at Wheeling Island in May 2016 and competed in 5/16th until after the WVGOBA Juvenile in September when Otto moved her to 3/8th.

“Pretty early in her career, Taras Tango looked like she was going to be a distance greyhound. She’d break a little in her sprint races, but was outrushed to the turn before coming on late,” Otto said. “I think she would have had a lot more wins if the track would have had marathon races (7/16th) when she raced.”

GF Taras Tango made the finals of four stake events – at Tri-State she was second in the 2018 WVGOBA Middle Distance Championship and at Wheeling Island she was second in the 2016 WVGOBA Sprint, third in the 2017 WVGOBA Middle Distance Championship and fifth in the 2016 WVGOBA Juvenile.

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Dura Works the “Puzzle” at IGP DUBUQUE, Ia. – “It is like putting together a giant puzzle,” Jarrod Dura explained.

Dura starts his second season as the Racing Secretary at the Iowa Greyhound Park. The core of his job is setting up the racing card for each performance and that is where the “puzzle” comes in.

Dura stepped into the position in 2018 in part because “I was next in line, but this is, overall,

my sixth season here. Both of my brothers worked here and my Dad was out here. (Growing up) It always looked by Steve like fun.”

Before Dura can Sigafoose start working on a racing card, he must make sure everyone, greyhound and human, have been licensed. The greyhounds have to be at least 16 months old.

The kennels must submit their active lists.

“With our four performances a week schedule,” said Dura, “we have our greyhounds running twice a week, that is Wednesday and Saturday or Thursday and Sunday. A kennel can hold out a greyhound or two and run it just once a week.”

Who can be in a race is limited.

“We can have (in a race) only two greyhounds from the same kennel,” said Dura, “and only two greyhounds from the same owner.”

Working off the active lists from the kennels, “we start with making up Grade A and Grade B races, those are always the hardest to fill,” said Dura.

“The rest of the performance is filled with races from the lower grades.”

Once eight greyhounds are put together, Dura has a randomizer in the computer that determines the post position.

Putting together a card is done following that day’s performance.

“Last year,” said Dura. (General Manager) Brian (Carpenter) helped me a lot. He has been doing this for

25 years, so he knows all the rules. He is really good at going to a kennel and finding a greyhound to fill out a race on those days when we were coming up a greyhound or two short.”

The active list does tend to get “a little short,” said Dura, “when we have a stakes race coming up.”

While taking care of his puzzles, Dura oversees publishing the day’s racing results on the web. As soon as the 15 races are set, Dura works to put together the program for that performance.

Puzzle or no “this is a lot of fun,” said Dura. “This year I want to be able to take care of the position myself and save Brian the time of coming over to help me.

“It will be a good year.”

IGP Racing Secretary, Jarrod Dura

NGA 2019 Spring Meet Schedule Sunday April 7 to Friday April 12 8:30 a.m----------Pre-stake schooling

Wednesday, April 10 Noon --------Racing Stock & Brood Stock Auction Consignment deadline

Friday, April 12 2:00 p.m.--------Stake Entry Deadline (Non-Auction pups) 3:00 p.m.--------Draw for Round One

Sunday, April 14 2:00 p.m --------NGA Board of Directors Meeting

Monday, April 15 9:00 a.m. -------Round 1: February, January, December stakes (1 Hr. Intermission TBA)

Tuesday, April 16 9:00 a.m. -------Round 1: November, October, August/September stakes (1 Hr. Intermission TBA) 3:00 p.m. -------Draw for nals 6:00 p.m ------ Benet Dinner & Auction for Hall of Fame (all welcome)

Wednesday, April 17 8 a.m.-5 p.m.--------Replay of Round 1 races (NGA Ofce) 8:30 a.m. -------NGA Board of Directors meeting 10:30 a.m.--------NGA Business Meeting (Hall Of Fame) 2:30 p.m.--------Greyhound Hall of Fame Board of Directors Meeting 6:30 p.m.--------Spring Meet Gathering, Hitching Post Saloon

Thursday, April 18 8 a.m.-5 p.m.--------Replay of Round 1 races (NGA Ofce) 9:00 a.m. -------Finals: December, January and February stakes 11:30 a.m. -------AGC Board of Directors Meeting, NGA 6:00 p.m. -------Hall Of Fame party & awards ceremony 10:00 p.m.--------Replay of Round 1 races (local TV—Eagle Communications channel 2 )

Friday, April 19 7:45 a.m. -------NGA Board of Directors meeting 9:00 a.m. -------Finals: August/September, October, November, Slack’s Best of 4 and Borchers stakes 6:30 p.m.--------Racing Auction: December, January, February pups and Brood Auction (Sterl Hall) 10:00 p.m.--------Replay of Final races (local TV—Eagle Communications channel 2 )

Saturday, April 20 8:30 a.m. ------- Racing Auction: August/September, October and November pups (Sterl Hall)

Greyhounds must be Individually Registered by March 15, 2019, to avoid a penalty.

Pups must be vaccinated by April 1, 2019, to be allowed on NGA grounds.

Terms and Conditions of NGA Sale April 19-20, 2019 CONSIGNMENT FEES . A $30 non-refundable the ring. If a Greyhound is scratched without notication, catalog fee will be charged per lot for all consignments, the consignor shall be ned $25. If a consignment arrives with the exception of stud services and Greyhound related late to the ring, it may be moved to the end of the sale.

If a lot passes and the last bid is greater than $7,500, a commodities. Stud services and Greyhound-related commodities may be consigned at no charge; However, they penalty shall be assessed to the consignor that’s equal to will be accepted only under the condition that at least half 5 percent of the last passed bid.

LISTING DEADLINES. Final deadline for catalog of the proceeds are going toward the Greyhound Hall Of Fame, NGA Meet purse supplements, a state Greyhound listing for all stock will be noon, Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018 association, or any other institution, as approved by the THIS CATALOG DEADLINE WILL BE STRICTLY Auction Committee. Except for Greyhound-related com- ENFORCED, therefore consignors should be certain that modities, a fee of 5 percent of the sales charge will apply the required forms are completed and submitted early, for lots sold in the ring. For eligible lots sold outside the along with the proper fee, for arrival prior to the deadline. ring after the auction up to 15 days following the auction, No lots will be accepted unless they are accompanied by either 5 percent of the sales charge or 5 percent of the the proper consignment and stake entry fees, the certihighest bid received in the ring, whichever is higher, will cate of registration, the properly signed transfer, required apply. All sales made through DVAuction.com will also veterinary vaccination certication and stake entry card.

Consignments will be entered into the Catalog in accorbe charged a 5 percent fee to the purchaser.

ELIGIBILITY. Eligible for consignment are stud ser- dance with procedures established by the NGA Board of vices, Greyhound-related commodities, breeding stock, Directors.

SCHEDULE. Pups consigned must race in the NGA pups that compete during the meet, and graded track dogs.

All Greyhounds consigned must be individually registered Track Stake. Lots will be sold in the following order: 1) with the NGA. Any Greyhound that carries an “Interfered” Younger track-stake pups 2) Breeding Stock and Greyline in any race during the meet prior to the sale will be hound-related commodities 3) older track-stake aged pups disqualied from the Auction; any Greyhound that car- and graded track dogs.

AUCTION. The sale will be held on Friday and Saturries a “Did Not Finish” line or was scratched in the rst round, and any Greyhound that has a positive drug test, day, April 19-20, 2019, All the stock will be made available as determined by the Medications Committee, will be dis- for inspection and paraded at the time of the sale . The H.S. qualied from the auction. In the event a positive test result Auction Co. of Cawker City, KS., will conduct the sale.

APPLICABLE LAW. All Greyhounds in the sale are is not conrmed with the NGA until after the auction and the auction pup has been sold in the ring or immediately offered according to the laws of the state of Kansas. There thereafter, the sale shall remain valid and irreversible; any is no warranty implied by the auctioneer or the National return shall be between the purchaser and the consignor Greyhound Association other than the Greyhound offered (see RIGHT OF RETURN). No eligible consignments is the Greyhound listed in the sale. Nor does the auctioneer shall be sold at any time after catalog deadline up to the or the NGA certify the merchantability or tness for any time of the auction. Greyhounds not eligible to parade particular purpose of any Greyhound offered in this sale. through the ring shall not be subject to the 5 percent sales The right to bid, as provided under law, is reserved for all consignors unless otherwise announced. charge.

BIDDING PROCEDURE. If the highest bid is not PENALTIES. If a consignment is sold after catalog deadline, but prior to the auction, a ne of up to $1,000 may satisfactory with the consignor, the Greyhound shall be be assessed by the Auction Committee, in addition to the passed as unsold. Reserve on any stud service cannot be set 5 percent sales fee. All eligible consignments, including over $250. Minimum acceptable bid for a stud service shall the brood stock and pups, shall be paraded in the ring at be announced at time of sale, and if bid is not forthcomthe time of the auction, except for young litters or unless ing, the lot will be passed as unsold. Minimum acceptable scratch is approved by the Auction Committee. Pups not increase in bidding for stud fees and Greyhound-related having nished third or better in a Main Stake nal or not commodities shall be announced at time of sale, $50 for having won any Consolation Final may be scratched upon all other stock. The highest bidder shall be the purchaser. notication of the Auction Committee. An automatic ne The purchaser shall sign an Acknowledgment Of Purchase of $500 will be assessed to a consignor if a Greyhound immediately following the purchase, and must make nishes third or better in a Main-Stake Final or wins any settlement in full within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the sale. Authorized agents must submit written statement Consolation Final, but fails to go through the ring.

All scratches must be made in writing at least 30 min- of authorization with Acknowledgment Of Purchase.

BIDDING DISPUTES. Should any dispute arise utes prior to the time the Greyhound would be going into

between or among two or more bidders, the auctioneer for any prior commitments. Catalog information required shall adjudicate the dispute and his decision shall be abon each brood matron shall include when the female was solute, nal and binding. Bids received after the fall of last bred, DNA status, whether she had a litter and whether the hammer shall not be grounds for a dispute. Should a the litter was born naturally or by Caesarean Section, and dispute arise because of a bid taken by auction assistants when the female was last in season. not being recognized by the auctioneer, the bidding shall MOVEMENT OF PURCHASE. Purchasers will asbe reopened for advance bids between contending parsume responsibility for moving Greyhounds purchased ties. Should the recognized bids be reduced below the last within one hour of the close of the session in which purrecognized bid, bidding will be reopened to all bidders chase was made. regardless of whether or not the nal bid exceeds the CATALOG AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. The NGA disputed bid. The Auctioneer reserves the right to refuse and the auctioneer are not responsible for any statements any or all bids. made in the catalog or from the auction stand concerning TITLE, RISK DELIVERY. Title shall pass to the Greyhounds sold in the sale. Greyhounds sold in the sale purchaser at the fall of the hammer, at which time he are sold with their engagements, breeding status and/or assumes all risk and responsibility for the Greyhound. produce records as listed herein or announced from the Purchaser or his representative may take custody of the auction stand at time of sale, and since such information Greyhound at the fall of the hammer, but such custody is made by the consignor, to the consignor only shall the shall not constitute delivery of said Greyhound, which purchaser look for redress in case of error of omission. The cannot be made until purchaser has paid for said Greyundersigned shall endeavor to have all catalog informahound and presents a release. Said release shall be a signed tion correctly stated, but the consignor is responsible for transfer and Certicate of Registration. All purchases correction of any errors of omission. must be paid within 30 minutes after the conclusion of the sale.

National Greyhound Association TERMS OF SETTLEMENT. Purchaser shall make Abilene, Kansas settlement within 30 minutes of the conclusion of the sales session in which the Greyhound is sold for the full purchase price. Settlement is to be made in the form of U.S. currency, approved bank check, certied check, credit card (subject to additional 3% processing fee) or travelers check. A 8 percent Kansas sales tax will be added to the payment on brood and racing stock sales (refundable if Greyhound delivered immediately out of state under requirements of Kansas law and the NGA).

DEFAULTERS. A purchaser who defaults in payment must satisfy terms of his bid before he may do any Twelve Electrical spaces spaces Twelve Electrical business with the National Greyhound Association. (no sewage) are available (no sewage) are available WARRANTIES, SOUNDNESS. Unless otherwise announced at the time of the sale, there is no guarantee for RV trailers NGA while for RV at trailers at NGA while of any kind as to the soundness, condition, quality or attending NGA meets. attending NGA meets. eligibility of the dogs in the sale. Any oral amendments to the catalog at time of sale supersede whatever might be written in the catalog. Any returns shall be between Make reservations by calling Make reservations by calling the purchaser and the consignor. Veterinary assistance 785/263-4660 and ask for will be available at bidder’s expense on request to the 785/263-4660 and ask for Association. Examine Greyhound prior to the bidding.Katie or Jolene.

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RIGHT OF RETURN. Any Greyhound sold in this sale shall become the property of the bidder at the fall of Rent $3.00 day. per day. the hammer. Any returns shall be between the purchaser Rentper $3.00 and the consignor.

BROOD STOCK. Brood stock shall be sold under Please check incheck at NGA Please in office at NGA office conditions listed by the consignor. Bred bitches shall be sold listing breeding date if applicable. Pregnancy tests when arriving. when arriving. shall be made at the expense of the bidder. Any breeding contracts made are with the consignor who will be liable

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APPLICATION FOR NGA MEET KENNEL SPACE • NGA Spring Meet 2019 National Greyhound Association Forms Now Available on NGA Website

If you've not rented an NGA kennel in two of the three last meets, you might still be eligible to rent a kennel at the upcoming NGA Spring Meet (Apr. 15-20, 2019). This would entitle you to one of the NGA kennels from Mar. 31-Apr. 21 (Kennels will not be available for rent to haulers or other persons traveling through town during that period.) Rent any time prior to Mar. 31 or after Apr. 21 will be 50 cents per dog per day, for those receiving a kennel.

A limited number of kennels will be available for the Meet at the following rates:

These NGA forms may be printed, filled out and returned to the NGA at P.O. Box 543, *12-crate kennels…Pre-deposit: $115 ($60 of which is refundable) Abilene,*18-crate KS 67410.

Faxof which the isdocuments as NGA does not accept Fax forms. Each form kennels...Pre Do deposit:not $140 ($60 refundable) * 24-crate $165 ($60 of which is refundable) must also bekennels…Pre-deposit: signed by the appropriate Member or Associate Member. These forms also require A have freeyourAdobe program download is To be eligibleAdobe for the kennelAcrobat. drawing, you MUST full application and pre-deposit in by Mar. 1 , 2019. available on the NGA Website www.ngagreyhounds.com for RENTERS OBLIGATION. Renters must notify NGA of any cancellations by Apr. 1in order to qualify for full refund. Renters are obligated toFrozen immediately notify NGA of any cancelyourafterconvenience. lations that date, so kennels may be made available to others. Renters are obligated to ensure kennels are clean and equipment is accounted for at time of departure to

Breedings Registrations APPLICATION FORM

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qualify for their refund. Only properly vaccinated (certified) Greyhounds competing in the Track Stakes or that are in the Auction shall be kenneled on the grounds during the Mar. 31-Apr. 21 period. Failure to comply may result in a fine levied by the Board and/or disqualification from future drawings. Renters also agree to all terms of NGA’s rental hold-harmless agreement.

Membership Breeding (Supplemental) Stud Application Applications Individual Registrations “My first choice is to rent a ___ -crate kennel. If my name is not drawn for a kennel that size, please make me eligible for the drawing for the following size

Stud Lease ___-crate kennel (second(onion choice) skins) Semen Collection " Full Membership___-crate kennel” (third choice).

Application Be sure to enclose enough payment to cover the pre-deposit for theCopy LARGEST kennel you’ve listed above.

Shipping Relocation Associate Member Transfer Application Name___________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Partnership Whelping Report Kennel Litter Report City ___________________________________ State ______________________________________________________________ Zip ____________________________ Corporation DNA Brood Matron Lease Prefix Stud Dog Lease Form 1A kennel(s)

SPRING MEET TRACK STAKES 6 Stakes in all (plus Consolations)

1.

STAKES (all 5/16ths) AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2017 and younger NOVEMBER 2017 and younger JANUARY 2018 and younger OCTOBER 2017 and younger DECEMBER 2017 and younger FEBRUARY 2018 and younger (Pups must be at least 12 months of age during month of meet to compete in the stakes.)

2.

REGISTRATION. A. All entries must be individually registered 30 days before the Meet (March 15). Entries registered after that will be charged a $25 late penalty. Greyhounds registered under different ownerships may draw in against one another, even though they are being handled by the same kennel. Entries can only be made by NGA members.

B. Individual Registrations of pups being entered that are received Wednesday, Thursday or Friday (April 10, 11, 13) will require the Immediate Service charge. Absolutely no entries will be accepted whose individual applications are not received by Friday, April 12.

C. No dogs having had an official schooling at any regulation track will be allowed to participate. Dogs to be checked with NGA registration papers, as in past Meets.

D. Any Greyhound receiving an “Interfered” or “Did Not Finish” comment at any time during the stake is automatically scratched from further competition.

E. Entry Fee, all Stakes: $80 per pup (includes $30 consignment fee for auction entries).

F. Deadline for entry: noon Wednesday, April 10 for those in sale, otherwise 2 p.m. Friday April 12.

G. Caution: Pups not matching their bertillon card will regrettably be scratched, so be sure the bertillon is properly completed, and the right Greyhound is brought to the paddock.

H. Every Greyhound participating in the NGA Spring Meet (including track stakes and auction) shall be vaccinated for canine distemper, Adenovirus type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus, Leptospirosis, Bordetella bronchiseptica and rabies at least two weeks prior to the Meet (vaccination must take place on or prior to April 1, 2019). Veterinary certification shall be presented to the NGA; 1) on day of arrival, or no later than morning of the next business day following arrival, if kenneling on NGA grounds; 2) on schooling deadline, if not kenneling on NGA grounds; 3) at time of entry, if not kenneling on NGA grounds and not schooling. Greyhounds not meeting this requirement will not be permitted to participate in the Meet or be housed on NGA grounds.

3.

QUALIFYING. A. Stakes can fill to 30 dogs (if more received, split into two or more stakes.)* B. A minimum of 16 entries must be received or no stake is held; Entries may be entered in next oldest age group.

C. All stakes geared to 6-dog finals.

D. Round I, Monday and Tuesday, April 15 and 16.

36 dogs or less — 1st to finals, 2nd to Flite I Consolation, 3rd to Flite II Consolation.

Finals — Thursday and Friday, April 18 and 19.

E. Pups not matching their bertillon will need to be scratched, so be sure the bertillon is properly completed, and the right Greyhound is brought to the paddock. No exceptions!

F. Drug Testing (including testing for steroids and EPO) will be conducted at this meet. Violations (including findings of any performance altering substances) may result in penalties, fines, cancellation from stakes and auction, or other sanctions determined by NGA officials.

4.

PURSES. A. Trophies to all final main-stake winners. (Sponsorship for main and consolation stakes available).

B. Purses to be determined by final number of entries, supplemented by contributions and sponsorships received specifically for this meet, minus trophy and other expenses.

C. Purse checks will be issued after the races on Thursday & Friday. They may be picked up Saturday or will be mailed out April 22.

D. The NGA is not responsible for other promotions with respect to the outcome of the NGA Track Stakes or other NGA Meet activities.

*If stake is split, effort will be made to have nominators’ entries spread equally as possible throughout the divisions. This can only be assured if nominators enter all their pups for a particular stake at the same time.

SCHOOLING PROCEDURE FOR NGA MEETS The procedure of obtaining positions for pre-stake schooling at the NGA Meet requires that the NGA receive, by 3 p.m. the work day preceding each day of schooling, April 5 for April 7 and 8 schooling (either by mail or fax with the form below, or by phone) the following information: 1) total number of pups being schooled and veterinary certification of required vaccinations for each schooler 2) the number of boxes (races) needed 3) which day you’ll be schooling 4) 5/16 or hand school 5) $5 non-refundable fee per box.

At 3 p.m. on the day preceding schooling (Friday, April 6, for Sunday’s and Monday’s schooling), a drawing will be held of all nominators who have applied to school for that particular day. Based on the order drawn, staggered numbers (representing the number of boxes requested) will be assigned. (Example: If you’re name were drawn first, and you had three boxes, you’d be assigned races 1, 5 and 9.) Schooling-draw results will be made available at the office after the draw or the following morning (the day of schooling).

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCHOOLING FOR Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. or Fri. (circle one) (Deadline: 3 p.m., the day before; April 5 for April 7 and April 8 schooling) 1.

Total number of schoolers ____ (Number should be no higher than number of veterinary vaccination certifications submitted; these certifications MUST be submitted by schooling deadline)

2.

Number of boxes needed for schooling ____

3.

Please indicate if you want 5/16 or hand school for any or all of the requested boxes:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Nominator ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State ________ Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SCHOOLING FOR Sun., Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs. or Fri. (circle one) (Deadline: 3 p.m., the day before; Friday, April 5 for April 7 and April 8 schooling) 1.

Total number of schoolers ____ (Number should be no higher than number of veterinary vaccination certifications submitted; these certifications MUST be submitted by schooling deadline)

2.

Number of boxes needed for schooling ____

3.

Please indicate if you want 5/16 or hand school for any or all of the requested boxes:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Nominator ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________ City ___________________________ State ________ Phone ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ It’ll be the nominator’s responsibility to have his pups ready to load at the right box on time. (Normally 35 races are run per hour, but allow for more time due to possible scratches. Please be on time.) Any box of pups that doesn’t show on time will have to be re-assigned a new number, which will be available at the judges’ stand. Schooling starts at 8:30 a.m. on all schooling days.

All reasonable effort will be made to run all schooling programs, but in the event of a cancellation of schooling, all cancelled races will be moved to the next day (unless voluntarily scratched) and will be drawn in with those requests for the next day at the 3 p.m. draw on the day of cancellation. Cancellation of schooling on Friday will bring a conclusion to the pre-stake schooling for the week, with all receipts for the day refunded.

Please be sure to submit the $5-per-box fee when applying.

NGA - P.O. Box 543, Abilene, Ks. 67410 • 785-263-4660 • Fax 785-263-4689

APPLICATION FOR SPRING AUCTION CONSIGNMENT (IMPORTANT!! PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO CONSIGNMENT DEADLINE! NOON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11) BREEDING STOCK I wish to list the following breeding stock for the NGA Auction, April 19, 2019 in Abilene. (Please include all applicable, requested information on brood matrons.)

1.

NAME ____________________________________________WHELPED ___________________________________________________ SIRE __________________________________DAM ___________________________________________________________________ DATE FEMALE LAST BRED _________________________. DID SHE HAVE A LITTER? IF SO, BORN NATURALLY OR BY C-SECTION? ________________________________________________________________________ .

WHEN FEMALE WAS LAST IN SEASON _____________________________________________________________________________ .

OTHER INFORMATION: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2.

NAME ____________________________________________WHELPED ___________________________________________________ SIRE __________________________________DAM ___________________________________________________________________ DATE FEMALE LAST BRED ________________________. DID SHE HAVE A LITTER? __________________________________________ IF SO, BORN NATURALLY OR BY C-SECTION? ________________________________________________________________________ .

WHEN FEMALE WAS LAST IN SEASON _____________________________________________________________________________ .

OTHER INFORMATION: __________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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TRACK-STAKE AGED PUPS

(Pups entered in NGA Track Stakes) I wish to list the following track-stake aged pups for the NGA Auction in Abilene.

Pups From Litter No. 1 (Name)

Whelped __________________ Sire _________________ Dam ___________________________________

1. ___________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________ 7. _______________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________ 8. _______________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________ 9. _______________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________ 10. _______________________________________ OTHER INFORMATION: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pups From Litter No. 2 Whelped __________________ Sire _________________ Dam __________________________________ (Name) 1. ___________________________________________________ 6. ________________________________________________ 2. ___________________________________________________ 7. _______________________________________ 3. ___________________________________________________ 8. _______________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________________ 9. _______________________________________ 5. ___________________________________________________ 10. _______________________________________ OTHER INFORMATION: ______________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ (Next)

GRADED TRACK DOGS

(Submit most recent racing lines) 1. _______________________ 2. _______________________ 3. _______________________

Whelped ____________________ Whelped ____________________ Whelped ____________________

Sire ____________________ Sire ____________________ Sire ____________________

Dam ____________________ Dam ____________________ Dam ____________________

COMMODITIES I wish to consign Greyhound-related commodities, with the understanding that _______% (must be at least 50%) proceeds will go directly to the Hall Of Fame, NGA meet purse supplements, or _____________________________ State Greyhound Association (circle one).

1. ___________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________

2. ___________________________________________

6. _________________________________________________

3. ___________________________________________ 4. ___________________________________________

7. _________________________________________________ 8. _________________________________________________

I hereby consign the Greyhounds or commodities listed herein for the 2019 Spring NGA Greyhound Sale. I further agree to abide by the condition of the sale as provided by the NGA. Enclosed is my consignment fee of $30 per lot. (No fee for stud services or commodities.)

IMPORTANT! When submitting application, please include $30 consignment fee per Greyhound or lot, stake entry fee, entry card, the Greyhound’s registration certificate, required inoculation certification (if not already submitted) and a properly signed transfer. (If pup not yet registered, send completed signed onion skin.) Deadline for all consignments is noon, Wednesday, April 10. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

When consigning Track-Stake aged pups, be sure to include the entry fee per pup, and specify if the pup is to be entered in a stake for older pups.

__________________________________ (Consignor’s Name or Kennel Name)

__________________________________ (Authorized Signature)

__________________________________ (Address)

_______________________ (Authorized Agent)

CATALOG INFORMATION ON CONSIGNED GREYHOUNDS To be completed by owner at time of application (As much of the information you provide here as is possible will be used in the catalog, along with a twogeneration pedigree of each racing lot and a three-generation pedigree of each breeding lot.)

REMEMBER!! Catalog deadline is noon, April 10. Consignment cannot be acepted by phone.

Enclose: n Fees n Signed Transfer or onion skinn Certificate of Registration n Vaccination Certification Responsibility of cards being accurately completed falls solely on the owner. n Stake entry card.

(All, including write-up information, must be sent with application.)

L’s Griz captains 2018 all-Wheeling team, SH Rattler repeats Wheeling Island win champion L’s Griz has been selected captain of the 2018 allWheeling team.

The Blanchard Kennel sprint star, owned by Kenneth Le Febvre and trained by James E. Blanchard, won 23 races last year and captured the $100,000 Mountaineer

Classic in one of the most electrifying finishes in Wheeling Island stakes history. He was named to

the All-America second team.

L’s Griz came to Wheeling Island in March 2018 after opening his career by at Orange Park in Stan Florida. He was an Pawloski easy choice to head the 10-greyhound team.

The Blanchard Kennel had two other all-Wheeling honorees – Royal Daddys Boy and L’s Luv It while the A Ray Kennel had two picks – AMF Loose End and SH Rattler. The latter was the only repeat selection from the 2017 team.

Rounding out the 2018 all-Wheeling team are CTW San Marcos, Abrahamson Kennel; JS Kamikazi, Patriot/Taplin Kennel; JSK Lubbock, Jacobs Racing Kennel; Boc’s Palat, Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel; and Kelsos Ukulele, Lester Raines Kennel.

The all-Wheeling team was selected by local greyhound historian Robin Reed and Pawloski.

The criteria used to determine the selections included number of wins, winning percentage, in the money finishes, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records.

Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow:

L’S GRIZ, Captain (53-23-7-7-7) – track win champion with 23 victories; captured the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic Stakes; won 5 in a row; had a trio of 3-race win streaks; won 43 percent of his races; 70 percent on the trifecta ticket; 83 percent on the superfecta.

AMF LOOSE END (47-18-7-44) – tied for second in wins with 18, all but three in Grade AA; second in the Mountaineer Classic Stakes; had a 3-race win streak; 62 percent on the trifecta ticket; 71 percent on the superfecta.

CTW SAN MARCOS (45-18-8-51) – tied for second in wins with 18; had a 4-race and a 3-race win streak; hit the trifecta ticket in 69 percent of his trips and the superfecta in 71 percent of his races.

ROYAL DADDYS BOY (64-1712-8-7) – tied for third in wins with 17; fourth in the Mountaineer Classic Stakes; had a 3-race win streak; 45 percent on the quiniela ticket; 68 percent on the superfecta board.

JS KAMIKAZI (45-17-10-5-5) – tied for third in wins with 17; most A Ray Kennel’s SH Rattler has been named to the 2018 all-Wheeling team, the lone repeat selection from 2017.

In the last two years, Rattler has won 32 races – the most by any middle distance racer at Wheeling Island. She is held by Kerry “Buck” Smith. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

victories by a 3/16 greyhound; won 4 in a row, had a 3-race win streak; 60 percent on the quiniela ticket; hit the superfecta in 82 percent of her races.

JSK LUBBOCK (39-16-8-4-2) – tied for fourth in wins with 16; hit the quiniela ticket in 61 percent of his races; 72 percent on the trifecta ticket.

SH RATTLER (55-16-12-7-4) – tiedAd for fourth in wins withis 16; now most deadline victories by a 3/8 greyhound; won 3 in a row; 51 percent on 1 the quiniela June ticket; 64 percent on the trifecta ticket.

Summer BOC’S for PALAT (71-16-10-15-9) – tied for fourth in wins with 16; had a Review 4-race win streak; had a triple double, and a single fourth away from a quadruple double; 58 percent on the trifecta ticket; 70 percent in the superfecta.

L’S LUV IT (31-13-8-3-0) – third in the Mountaineer Classic Stakes; won 4 in a row; had a 3-race win streak; had a 68 percent mark on the quiniela ticket and 77 percent finish on the trifecta.

KELSOS UKULELE (42-14-7-63) – 3-race win streak; 50 percent rate on the quiniela ticket; 64 percent mark

on the trifecta; 71 percent on the super2013 – Flying Lone Wolf (Captain), fecta board; only eight months of rac- Go Bon Coaltrain, Go Bon Wego, KB’s ing due to injury.

Try This On, Kebo Greta Garbo, AMF Past all-Wheeling selections Can Can, Jumper Jack, WWK Win include: Day, Whiskey Annie, Bob’s Cassie.

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Jiminy Reno and BGR Monster Top Vote Getters for NGA Awards Derby Lane sprinter Jiminy Reno and all around distance star, BGR Monster have captured the NGA’s annual Awards; In a

tight race, Jiminy Reno out nosed FGF Chisum for the Rural Rube while BGR Monster easily outpaced Cool It Now for the Flashy Sir in this year’s voting.

Voting was tight in the Rural Rube contest. In a very competitive race, three greyhounds received double digit votes. In the end Jiminy Reno won out over FGF Chisum and Konomi. 10 other greyhounds each by received at least one Jim vote in the balloting. Gartland Owned by James Morgan and Kathleen Hastings of Colorado and raced by the Cal Holland Kennel, Reno picked up a couple of stake wins, was named Captain of the All American Team and captured the National Win Title to put a stamp on an outstanding 2018.

Not yet three years old, this fine greyhound out of AlivefortomorrowOceania started out the year a bit slow, actually dropping into grade B twice before settling in around midMarch. From there he took off and would never look back. He rattled of win streaks of 6, 12, 4 and 7 at various points throughout the year. The 12 race streak included a win in the Remembrance Stake on May 28.

In September he would win two rounds of qualifying on his way to a victory in the finals of the $50,000 Husker Magic Stake, winning by an easy four lengths. That win would put him over the $50,000 mark in career earnings.

As part of a seven race win streak

would also capture the Howl-O-Ween Stake. The last win in that seven race streak turned out to be his last of the year, even though he would finish in the money six more times before a minor injury sidelined him in mid-December. He would, however, be invited to, and participate in, the Naples 550 in January as one of the nation’s best sprinters.

He finished the 2018 campaign

Jiminy Reno

with a record of 77-45-10-6-0 for a win rate of 58% as well finishing in the money nearly 80% of the time.

His 45 wins were tops in the country for all individual greyhounds in 2018.

Congratulations to all the connections of Jiminy Reno!

Voting wasn’t as close in the Flashy Sir contest as BGR Monster won going away as the nation’s best distance dog. The Monster more than tripled the votes received by second place finisher, Cool It Now. BGR Monster is a black son of Boc’s Tony Romo-Boc’s Jennyfinch and is owned by Brad Boeckenstedt. He broke in at Naples late in 2017 and after winning his maiden and D races, struggled a little bit in sprint races.

After just eight official starts he was switched over to the longer 3/8ths distance and never looked back. Just 10 starts later he was entered into quali-

BGR Monster

fying for the $40,000 Naples Derby.

Winning 3 of 4 qualifying rounds he would enter the finals as the third favorite and cruise to a two length win in the championship.

After the Derby win, Boeckenstedt packed him off to Southland to compete in the Great American Greyhound

Futurity. He picked up four wins, a third and a fourth in qualifying to make the final field of eight. Drawing the dreaded eight hole in the final, he encountered trouble at the turn and finished fifth in the championship, won

by Fiesta Mountain.

Immediately after the Futurity he

switched over to the tough 703 yard course at Southland and picked up right where he had left off at Naples earlier in the year, picking up win after win leading up to the $125,000 Marathon Stakes in October. He would win three of four qualifying rounds (one by 11 lengths) and finish 2nd in the other. As the even money favorite he ran into early trouble and finished fifth to eventual champion, American Airdine.

The Monster would finish his year at Southland with 28 wins, tops among all Southland competitors. His complete record at Southland was 49-289-5-1, against the best competition in the country. He finished 2018 with an overall mark of 66-34-13-8-4.

Congratulations to Brad Boeckenstedt and all those associated with BGR Monster!

The 48th Annual NGA Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards will be presented at the awards ceremonies program at the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Thursday night, Apr. 18, during the NGA Spring Meet.

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Derby Lane Sprint Classic Crushing the Competition ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The bandwagon for LK’s Crush N It is almost overflowing.

First-class window seats were absorbed immediately by kennel owners John and Jill Lashmet and trainer Ken Deacon.

Coach seating is scarce.

LK’s Crush N It is Derby

Lane’s leading man, and it seems like everyone wants to be on board.

A sample of the Lashmet kennel by greyhound’s popu- Don larity came minutes Jensen after he captured the $64,000 Sprint Classic on March 2, when a group of 20 joined him in the winner’s circle.

It was one of Derby Lane’s largest photo sessions in quite some time. “(LK’s Crush N It) has got a chance of being something really, really special,’’ said Deacon, the Lashmet kennel manager. “It’s great for John and Jill. . . . . . He’s the fastest dog they’ve ever raised. I’ve been in (the business) a long time, and he’s probably the fastest greyhound that I’ve had.’’

A slew of family and friends gathered in the winner’s circle as Racing Director Les Robinson presented the winning trophy to Lashmet Kennel trainer Ken Deacon for LK’s Crush N It’s win in the $64,000 Sprint Classic.

The Lashmets were not able to make the trip to Derby Lane on what would become a historic night for the dog that they bred and raised on their farm in Eaton, Colo. But plenty of other LK’s Crush N It connections showed up to see the standout sprinter win the 44th edition of the Sprint Classic.

He did it with an unblemished record: Five wins – the first four in qualifying – by a combined 28 lengths.

The title victory extended LK’s Crush N It’s career-high win streak to 10. It also was the 18th victory from his past 19 starts since Dec. 8, including the dog’s first of two lifetime stakes crowns in the $18,000 1925 Historical Inaugural in January.

After LK’s Crush N It led at every race call and defeated O Ya Ice Man of Lester Raines kennel by 2-1/2 lengths for his Sprint Classic championship, he joined Hometown Boy of Floyd & Porter kennel in 2007 as the only greyhounds to go undefeated in Derby Lane’s richest sprint stakes series.

The 27-month-old male from a litter by LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In was arguably just as dominant as any Sprint Classic champion in at least 20 years.

The previous 19 Sprint Classic winners combined for 44 victories in their respective qualifying and championship races, with only six wins decided by five lengths or more. LK’s Crush N It surpassed that margin of victory in every one of his qualifying wins (7, 7, 6 and 5-1/2 lengths).

Hometown Boy, who won his five races by a combined 13 lengths, was the only other champion since 2000 with multiple 5-length wins (5 and 5-1/2). Others with one victory of five

lengths or greater were Lego Andrew (8 in the championship) in 2016; Flying Coal City (6) in 2010; Cajun Cain (6) in 2006; and Cayman Went (7) in 2004.

In LK’s Crush N It’s first 27 lifetime victories, he has won by a total of 170 lengths – an average of more than 6 lengths.

The winning time for LK’s Crush N It on the 550-yard course was 30.24 seconds, the fourth fastest in Sprint Classic finales. Lego Andrew (30.06) holds the record, followed by Cajun Cain (30.10) and Joey Ice (30.20) in 2014.

It was LK’s Crush N It’s second fastest lifetime clocking from 36 starts (he had a 30.15 on Feb. 2). The 75-pound black male also had the three fastest times throughout the series (he also ran a 30.30 and 30.35).

LK’s Crush N It paid $2.60 to win

as the race favorite, and elevated his career earnings to $50,501 with the $25,000 first-place paycheck.

“I felt more pressure (in the Sprint Classic finale), because you’re supposed to win,’’ Deacon said. “If you don’t, then everybody will go, ‘What did you do? You tried to do this, you tried to do that.’Yeah, there’s a lot more pressure when you’re the favorite.’’

During LK’s Crush N It’s phenomenal streak that began before Christmas, his only loss came Jan. 17, when he finished second to Hi Noon Pursuit of Nova kennel. The margin was 3-1/2 lengths.

“If he didn’t run second that time, (the win streak) would be 19 in a row,’’ said Deacon, 66, a native of Rochester, N.Y., who has worked with greyhounds for nearly five decades. “But it’s just that easy (to lose). You sit in the box and

come out late, you get around second.’’

Derby Lane racing secretary Les Robison said the track record for consecutive victories by a greyhound is believed to be 15.

“With his burst of speed out of the starting box, normally a dog tends to fade a little bit,’’ Robison said. “But he has a combination of the early speed and stay power.

“I’ve been on and around Derby Lane since 1971, and this is one of the best dogs I’ve seen in 48 years.’’

O Ya Ice Man finished second in his first stakes since winning the $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge on Dec. 22. Flamenco Dancer (Farmer Racing kennel) was third followed by Hi Noon Pursuit, Rich N Famous (Farmer Racing), Js Knightofnight (Lester Raines), BD Wells (Everett Racing) and Katie Clawson (Capabal).

All-Time Leading Race Winners Greyhound

Wins

1. JR’s Ripper......................... 143 2. Indy Ann ............................ 137 Happy Voyage .................... 137 4. JJ Littlerichard ................... 132 5. L.L.’s Doug ........................ 128 6. JJ Doc Richard .................. 123 WW Headliner................... 123 8. LD’s Bahama ..................... 121 9. Sarah Cap .......................... 120 JL Rat ................................ 120 11. Okie Bootsy ....................... 118 Darius Stone ...................... 118 13. Miss Whirl ......................... 115 Algoa Boss ........................ 115 15. Marathon Hound................ 113 Gilded Sherry .................... 113 17. Friend Delilah .................... 112 IR’s Gambler ...................... 112 Fortress Blue...................... 112 20. JW Rocket One.................. 111 21. TK’s Macho Mutt .............. 109 Frontier TJ DJ .................... 109 Mo Kick............................. 109 My Mr. Peabody ................ 109 Hometown Scott ................ 109 26. Lurcher Boy ....................... 107 Westy Whizzer ................... 107 Most Certain Lee ............... 107 JK’s Blue Cougar ............... 107 Lady Quick ........................ 107 31. Pat C Yetter ........................ 106 Coldwater Torres ............... 106 33 Carbon Cry ........................ 105 Husker Magic .................... 105 35. MC’s Harvey S .................. 104 36. My Problem ....................... 103 Holy Tera ........................... 103 Leo’s Midas ....................... 103 JR’s Big Chief.................... 103 40. Big Gossip ......................... 102 RB’s Ruler ......................... 102

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JL Gater Aid ...................... 102 MJ Erin Shea ..................... 102 Mindless ............................ 102 Something Velvet ............... 101 M’s Bon Gee ...................... 101 Silent Power ....................... 101 RC’s Sorcerer ..................... 101 Sox Hunter ......................... 100 Picki Princess .................... 100 BW's Unida ....................... 100 Beach Comber ..................... 99 Caravan Hildie ..................... 99 K.A. Clover.......................... 98 Perceive................................ 98 Tracy’s Fantasy .................... 98 Casual Casey ....................... 98 Kiowa Willowwisp .............. 98 EP’s Yar Yar .......................... 97 Okie Quanah ........................ 97 CND Cutter.......................... 97 Real Good Feelin................. 97 DD’s Nelson......................... 96 Mohican Prize...................... 96 Kiowa Day Jazz ................... 96 Cut Off ................................. 95 GH’s Jessica ......................... 95 Thunder Streak .................... 95 JJ Blue Dancer ..................... 95 MX Titan.............................. 94 Patsy Fagen .......................... 94 Marine Trader ...................... 93 Fiesta Forever ...................... 93 SC Fran ................................ 93 Mocan Try ........................... 93 Flupsacrackerbox ................. 93 Paso Jesse ............................ 92 Bert Blurt ............................. 92 Soft Seventeen ..................... 92 DV's Midnight ..................... 92 Gifted Trey........................... 92 JNJ Silverbullet .................... 92

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Wins

83. EK Maedarling ..................... 91 Wigwam Hoss..................... 91 85. Stage Door Ace.................... 90 Oneco Burntoast .................. 90 KB's Like A Fox ............... ...90 88. Rock A Dee ......................... 89 A And W’s Moon ................. 89 Boligee Nicky ...................... 89 Clever Corbin ...................... 89 Be Discrete .......................... 89 93. JBW Star.............................. 88 RT's Bo Jangles ................... 88 95. Kathi Hoss ........................... 87 BL’s Jacob ............................ 87 Sweet Theme ....................... 87 LD’s Kokomo....................... 87 Senator Geller ...................... 87 Ripley Cry ........................... 86 Greys Pepe Lapue ................ 86 Early Action ......................... 86 Pazzo Swoosh ...................... 86 Burt Road ............................ 86 WW Time Warp................... 86 Rockin Best ........................ 86 Pat C Clement .................... 86 108. LB Horizon .......................... 85 Classical Act ........................ 85 Desert Fire ........................... 85 He’s My Man ....................... 85 Grey’s Beaver....................... 85 Pat C Rendezvous ................ 85 Big Boy Baggio ................... 85 Beams Full Moon ................ 85 Kiowa Chippewa.................. 85 117.Mc’s Grandmaster ................ 84 Reb’s Marvin ....................... 84 Sir Marcus ........................... 84 CT Buck Wild ..................... 84 Keeper Dreamliner .............. 84 122. Daymaker ............................ 83 Homspun Rowdy ................. 83

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Midland Miss....................... 83 Montague Friend ................. 83 Unruly .................................. 83 Peg’s Triple .......................... 83 Runaround Sue .................... 83 Kid Creole ........................... 83 Greys Wild Dream ............... 83 ML Dusty Trail .................... 83 My Boy Willie ..................... 83 Tomoka Penny ..................... 83 Tanner Hyde ........................ 83 Tipsy Character ................... 83 Kay V Tatoo Tony ................ 83 GS Uncle Henry .................. 83 Need My Moneynow........... 83 139. Havencroft ........................... 82 Hustling Dot ........................ 82 L.D.’s Dot ............................. 82 Oklahoma Gunner ............... 82 Preston Adams ..................... 82 Skimpy Skamp..................... 82 Romar Kracker .................... 82 Fine Timing.......................... 82 SMA’s Lyle .......................... 82 Hey Deputy Howie .............. 82 Mega Questa ........................ 82 150. Loxahatchee Dash ............... 81 Tame Game.......................... 81 EM’s I’m A Rebel ................ 81 SJ Jazz ................................. 81 154. Jamie’s Lane ........................ 80 RB’s Bounty......................... 80 Hang On To Win .................. 80 Ben G Desire ....................... 80 Betty N Ed ........................... 80 Coldwater Konow ................ 80 Simoom................................ 80 L.L.'s Dixie .......................... 80 Greys Swing Gate................ 80 *Still Active Through Sept. 1, 2018

All-Time Leading Race Winners Greyhound

Wins

1. JR’s Ripper......................... 143

2. Indy Ann............................. 137

Happy Voyage..................... 137 4. JJ Littlerichard.................... 132 5. L.L.’s Doug......................... 128 6. JJ Doc Richard................... 123 WW Headliner.................... 123 8. LD’s Bahama...................... 121 9. Sarah Cap........................... 120 JL Rat................................. 120 11. Okie Bootsy........................ 118 Darius Stone....................... 118 13. Miss Whirl.......................... 115 Algoa Boss......................... 115 15. Marathon Hound................ 113 Gilded Sherry..................... 113 17. Friend Delilah..................... 112 IR’s Gambler....................... 112 Fortress Blue....................... 112 20. JW Rocket One................... 111 21. TK’s Macho Mutt............... 109 Frontier TJ DJ..................... 109 Mo Kick.............................. 109 My Mr. Peabody................. 109 Hometown Scott................. 109 26. Lurcher Boy........................ 107 Westy Whizzer.................... 107 Most Certain Lee................ 107 JK’s Blue Cougar................ 107 Lady Quick......................... 107 31. Pat C Yetter......................... 106 Coldwater Torres................ 106 33 Carbon Cry......................... 105 Husker Magic..................... 105 35. MC’s Harvey S................... 104 36. My Problem........................ 103 Holy Tera............................ 103 Leo’s Midas........................ 103 JR’s Big Chief..................... 103 40. Big Gossip.......................... 102 RB’s Ruler.......................... 102

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JL Gater Aid....................... 102 MJ Erin Shea...................... 102 Mindless............................. 102 45. Something Velvet................ 101 M’s Bon Gee....................... 101 Silent Power........................ 101 RC’s Sorcerer...................... 101 49. Sox Hunter.......................... 100 Picki Princess..................... 100 BW's Unida........................ 100 52. Beach Comber...................... 99 Caravan Hildie...................... 99 54. K.A. Clover........................... 98 Perceive................................. 98 Tracy’s Fantasy..................... 98 Casual Casey........................ 98 Kiowa Willowwisp............... 98 59. EP’s Yar Yar........................... 97 Okie Quanah......................... 97 CND Cutter.......................... 97 Real Good Feelin.................. 97 63. DD’s Nelson......................... 96 Mohican Prize...................... 96 Kiowa Day Jazz.................... 96 66. Cut Off.................................. 95 GH’s Jessica.......................... 95 Thunder Streak..................... 95 JJ Blue Dancer...................... 95 70. MX Titan.............................. 94 Patsy Fagen........................... 94 72. Marine Trader....................... 93 Fiesta Forever....................... 93 SC Fran................................. 93 Mocan Try............................ 93 Flupsacrackerbox.................. 93 77. Paso Jesse............................. 92 Bert Blurt.............................. 92 Soft Seventeen...................... 92 DV's Midnight...................... 92 Gifted Trey............................ 92 JNJ Silverbullet..................... 92

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Wins

83. EK Maedarling...................... 91 Wigwam Hoss...................... 91 85. Stage Door Ace..................... 90 Oneco Burntoast................... 90 KB's Like A Fox................ ...90 88. Rock A Dee.......................... 89 A And W’s Moon.................. 89 Boligee Nicky....................... 89 Clever Corbin....................... 89 Be Discrete........................... 89 93. JBW Star.............................. 88 RT's Bo Jangles.................... 88 95. Kathi Hoss............................ 87 BL’s Jacob............................. 87 Sweet Theme........................ 87 LD’s Kokomo....................... 87 Senator Geller....................... 87 Ripley Cry............................ 86 Greys Pepe Lapue................. 86 Early Action.......................... 86 Pazzo Swoosh....................... 86 Burt Road............................. 86 WW Time Warp.................... 86 Rockin Best ......................... 86 Pat C Clement..................... 86 108. LB Horizon........................... 85 Classical Act......................... 85 Desert Fire............................ 85 He’s My Man........................ 85 Grey’s Beaver........................ 85 Pat C Rendezvous................. 85 Big Boy Baggio.................... 85 Beams Full Moon................. 85 Kiowa Chippewa................... 85 117.Mc’s Grandmaster................. 84 Reb’s Marvin........................ 84 Sir Marcus............................ 84

CT Buck Wild...................... 84 Keeper Dreamliner............... 84 122. Daymaker............................. 83 Homspun Rowdy.................. 83

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Wins

Midland Miss........................ 83 Montague Friend.................. 83 Unruly................................... 83 Peg’s Triple........................... 83 Runaround Sue..................... 83 Kid Creole............................ 83 Greys Wild Dream................ 83 ML Dusty Trail..................... 83 My Boy Willie...................... 83 Tomoka Penny...................... 83 Tanner Hyde......................... 83 Tipsy Character.................... 83 Kay V Tatoo Tony................. 83 GS Uncle Henry................... 83 Need My Moneynow............ 83 139. Havencroft............................ 82 Hustling Dot......................... 82 L.D.’s Dot.............................. 82 Oklahoma Gunner................ 82 Preston Adams...................... 82 Skimpy Skamp..................... 82 Romar Kracker..................... 82 Fine Timing.......................... 82 SMA’s Lyle........................... 82 Hey Deputy Howie............... 82 Mega Questa......................... 82 150. Loxahatchee Dash................ 81 Tame Game........................... 81 EM’s I’m A Rebel................. 81 SJ Jazz.................................. 81 154. Jamie’s Lane......................... 80 RB’s Bounty......................... 80 Hang On To Win................... 80 Ben G Desire........................ 80 Betty N Ed............................ 80 Coldwater Konow................. 80 Simoom................................ 80 L.L.'s Dixie........................... 80 Greys Swing Gate................. 80 *Still Active Through Sept. 1, 2018

Lester Raines Wins Wheeling Kennel Championship at the Wire For the second time in three years, Lester Raines is wearing the kennel championship crown at Wheeling Island.

Unlike 2016 when Lester Raines led from start to finish, 2018 wasn’t as easy. It was a battle all season long with the Blanchard Kennel, coming down to the final night of racing on New Year’s Eve. In the end, the Joel Roden-trained Lester Raines Kennel came out on top by a mere two wins over Blanchard – 583 to 581. Going into the final 10 by races of the last rac- Stan ing program of the Pawloski year, the two kennels were deadlocked in victories.

For Roden, it’s his second championship with Lester Raines. The kennel previously won Wheeling crowns in 1992, 1994, 1995 and 1996.

“It’s always a great feeling when you win a kennel championship. It’s very special and means a lot because of all the work you put into it,” Roden said. “It was a challenge, but you get into the greyhound business for the competition – that’s what it’s all about.

The Blanchard Kennel had a great year and it was a fun battle.”

Blanchard Kennel trainer James E. Blanchard tipped his hat to the Lester Raines Kennel.

“Congratulations to Joel Roden and his team,” Blanchard said. “They deserved it, they worked hard.”

Next in line behind Lester Raines (583) and Blanchard (581) in the final 2018 standings were Jacobs Racing (480), Patriot/Taplin (467), Brad Boeckenstedt (433), Wayne

Ward (418), Abrahamson (414), A Ray (404), Charter (397), Steve Sarras

(389), Imark (370), Rangel (259) and Xtrem Hess Racing (157). Rangel and Xtrem Hess Racing raced for only part of the 2018 racing season.

Going into the final night of racing at Wheeling Island in 2018, Lester Raines trailed Blanchard by a single victory and set the stage for an exciting final card. Lester Raines had 17 entries and Blanchard had 16 on the Dec. 31 program.

“We knew that morning that this was it. We felt good about the racing card and thought we had some shots Kelsos Ukulele helped Lester Raines capture the 2018 kennel championship at Wheeling Island with 14 victories during the season.

The sprinter is held by Ken Kelly.

(Photo by Stan Pawloski)

(to win),” Roden noted. “It was going to be tough, but the card put us in position to have a chance.”

Lester Raines had five wins on the final night while Blanchard captured two races.

“It was a battle all year long and we happened to get hot at the right time (down the stretch),” Roden said. “Our goal each year is to do as well as we possibly can, day-by-day. If we get beat, that’s fine.”

Lester Raines didn’t have a greyhound in the Top 10 in wins in 2018, but the kennel had 17 racers reach double figures in victories.

Pacing the Lester Raines’ attack last year were Kelsos Ukulele with 14 victories and Dodgem’s Magic with 13 wins. Three sprinters – Fly Rock Hard, Kelsos Lolly and RS’s Kingofkings – posted 12 wins each.

Checking in with 11 victories apiece were Flyin Michiyoshi, Charlie Front,

Don’t Wanna Stop, Flying Lady Daze, Kiowa Never Fail, RS’s Buckeyebuck and RS’s Magnum. Recording 10 wins each were CH Sweet N Honey, Kelsos Last Lady, Kiowa Safe Grow, Mega Diggory and Winslow Homer.

Three other Lester Raines greyhounds had nine wins each – Bet On The Flag, Cashontheline and RS’s Glory Girl – while registering eight victories apiece were Flyin Ghostrecon, Go Pride Joy, JLB Midnite Hour, Johnny Superstar, PJ La Nina, SNL Supersonic and Surrender To Me. “We didn’t have the big winner this year, but we had a kennel full of consistent greyhounds,” Roden said.

“We had some young pups as well as some veteran greyhounds that contributed throughout the year.”

Roden credited his Wheeling crew – Julie Roden, Amanda McCardle, Kenneth Kelly, Riley Roden and Lee Salem – for playing a key role in the

kennel’s success in 2018.

“It was a good combination of our team, Lester Raines, the greyhounds and our lease customers,” Roden said.

As for 2019, Roden expects another battle for the top spot in the kennel standings.

“Wheeling is still very competitive and it’ll be a challenge again,” Roden said.

While Lester Raines garnered the most wins in 2018, Blanchard had the most seconds (612). Lester Raines was tops in thirds (586).

Lester Raines was the leader in win percentage with 15 percent followed

by Jacobs Racing with 14 percent. Two kennels – Blanchard and Wayne Ward – had 13 percent.

Lester Raines led all kennels with a 45 percent trifecta mark. Blanchard, Jacobs Racing and Wayne Ward were next with 40 percent.

Track Calendar Tracks (alphabetically)

bestbet Jacksonville (Orange Park, FL.) Birmingham (Birmingham, AL) Caliente (Tijuana, Mexico) Daytona Beach (Daytona Beach, FL.) Derby Lane (St. Petersburg, FL.) Gulf Greyhound Park (La Marque, TX) Iowa Greyhound Park (Dubuque, IA) Naples-Ft. Myers (Bonita Springs, FL.) Palm Beach (W. Palm Beach, FL.) Sanford-Orlando (Longwood, FL.) Sarasota (Sarasota, FL.) Southland (W. Memphis, AR.) Tri-State (Cross Lanes, WV.) Wheeling (Wheeling, WV.) Updated: Jan. 2019 All dates are subject to change.

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Mergen Returns for Second Tour DUBUQUE, Ia. - For Jeffrey Mergen the second time around is just as much fun.

Mergen is set to begin his second season as

the Staff Announcer at The Iowa Greyhound Park. This is his second tour of duty at the Dubuque oval, having sat at the microphone for the 1986-1988 seasons.

The return though, was not so simple.

“I was living in Madison,

working year-round but only part-time, in funeral service. To leave there and return home to my native Platteville, by Wisconsin for a Steve f ive-and-a-half- Sigafoose month racing season was a very difficult decision. We had raced year-round in Wisconsin at Geneva Lakes and Dairyland.”

Mergen has been a greyhound racing announcer for 22 years, but “it had been almost nine years since I called my last race at Dairyland on closing night in 2009.

“People always ask if I have auctioneering experience, because my natural race call is so fast. It’s challenging to still maintain proper diction and emphasis.”

Mergen says that “to the greyhound racing fan, it’s all visual. My job is to create the background excitement to keep them coming back.”

“At the break,” said Mergen, “the first thing I announce is which greyhoundathlete broke first, and then into the all-important paddock turn, I want to announce which athletes are “clear” in front to the turn, avoiding trouble.”

Mergen explains that while he primarily uses the names of the athletes, “it’s also important also to run through

all eight numbers down the backstretch.

Numbers are still important to our customers.”

“After eight-and-a-half years, it was easy getting back the swing, but I was having so much trouble after dark, I didn’t know what was going on with my vision,” he explained. “A couple of months ago, my eye doctor said I needed cataract surgery on both eyes. The difference is amazing, especially at night.”

The veteran announcer of over 60,000 races says official schooling races prior to opening night provides plenty of time

to learn any unusual pronunciations.

“I love attending weigh-ins to speak to the trainers, and be around the greyhound-athletes.”

Mergen says he has used the term “greyhound-athletes” for as long as he can remember.

“In dangerous weather conditions like this past Labor Day, we will delay the races for as long as necessary, because our number one priority is the safety of our greyhound-athletes. Nothing is more important, and I want everyone to know that is the case” Other than his trademark race calls, the voice of “America’s Racetrack,” as he calls it, says he is committed to his promotional efforts to draw more patrons to witness the action in person.

“We love our customers joining us from around the country via satellite, but I want to work to get the front patio more crowded, like back in the 80’s,” he explained.

We know you will Jeffrey, we know you will.

Jeff Mergen on the job (Photo courtesy of Steve Schiferi)

2018 Final Dam Standings Intermediate Tracks Top grade wins by progeny of below listed sires for all distances for the following North America tracks:, Dubuque, Flagler, Gulf, Mardi Gras, Orange Park, Naples-Ft. Myers, Palm Beach, Southland, St. Petersburg, Tri-State and Wheeling Island. First four numerical columns represent the number of pups litter registered with NGA for the year at the top of each column, and four year total. Last column is the number of top grade wins by offspring at above tracks. Race results furnished by Greybase.

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Dam DS CHALLENGER KENTUCKY FIRE SWEET ON ADELE DEMO CLASSY AF NALA JULIANNE HOUGH OCEANIA BARTS MAGPIE MAC’S NEEDLENOSE MONEY MAID L’S ROVI SLATEX CADILLAC SUPER C ALICE LORI KEITH MW NEPTUNIA PENROSE KARRIE CH SWEET HONEY O YA BEAUTY O YA VICTORIA BOC’S JENNYFINCH FLYING BLUSH JD ANDROMEDA CH KEEPIN FAITH KELSOS TUSCANY PAT C APRIL OAK DS CARMELCORN LETS GO FLYING BF FLYING GRACE JS SUMMER HUMMER SUPER C ALPINE TMC’S MONEYMAKER GOLDILOCKS JSK I LOVE LUCY SHOT AT THE NITE JOE’S ABBY KEEN KATY LK’S MANDRIANNA WORKHARDPLAYHARD KF’S MEMORYMAKER LK’S ATTITUDE AWESOME FLING CANTRELL CASINO ZADA LK’S CHEROKEE SUPERIOR CHACHA BEE’S A WINNER FLYING ZINC HAIL STORM BONES LORNA’S CANNON BARTS SWEET PEA CLASSY SENZA DJAYS IM A STAR

Pedigree Wins (KIOWA SWEET TREY-RJ’S EVENINGSTAR) ............................................................ 77 (DRAGON FIRE-RK’S TOMB RAIDER)....................................................................... 73 (KIOWA WW BROTHER-SUPER C ARIAS) ................................................................ 67 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-DEMO ALICE) ........................................................................ 58 (TNT STAR WARS-KILLER TIGER) ........................................................................... 54 (PAT C CLEMENT-NITRO FIRE WOMAN) .................................................................. 45 (JOE HEARNS-USS ARLINGTON) ............................................................................. 45 (BARTS PARADOX-MUSTANG TIDE*) ....................................................................... 40 (KELSOS FUSILEER-SOARIN HIGH) ......................................................................... 40 (KIOWA MYTH-CDN CRAZY TO GO) ......................................................................... 40 (FLYING PENSKE-DORA) .......................................................................................... 39 (FLYING HYDROGEN-SLATEX STATION).................................................................. 38 (BELLA INFRARED-SUPER C ASHLEY) .................................................................... 38 (MAKING MERRY-GOOD CHARLOTTE) .................................................................... 37 (LEWIS AND WAX-MW’S APRIL RAIN) ....................................................................... 35 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-PENROSE MY EMILY) ......................................................... 34 (DJAYS OCTANE-JS IGOTYOURBOOTY).................................................................. 33 (ONE MORE SECRET-O YA CHUG ALUG) ................................................................ 33 (MOGAMBO-FLOP) .................................................................................................... 33 (OYA TOM TERRIFIC-BOC’S MISS RODEO) ............................................................. 32 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING ROUGE) ................................................................... 32 (WATERVIEW STAR-JD DELUSION) .......................................................................... 32 (DJAYS OCTANE-JS IGOTYOURBOOTY).................................................................. 31 (KELSOS FUSILEER-KELSOS GABRIELLA) ............................................................. 31 (KELSOS FUSILEER-PAT C HITMAKER) ................................................................... 31 (FLYING PENSKE-DS MARIAH) ................................................................................. 30 (BOONE’S FISHNKID-SHEEZA ROCKET) ................................................................. 30 (FLYING STANLEY-PECHZ) ........................................................................................ 29 (DRAGON FIRE-SOFT MELODY) ............................................................................... 29 (LARKING ABOUT*-PRIMCO ACES EYE) .................................................................. 29 (LONESOME CRY-TMC’S JOSALYNN) ...................................................................... 29 (PRINCESS BALE-IU-TNJ KASA KID) ........................................................................ 28 (ATASCOCITA SOFIA-TK PHOENIX) .......................................................................... 28 (DJAYS OCTANE-TNJ NIKKI)...................................................................................... 28 (PAT C GAME FACE-JOES QUICK LADY) ................................................................. 27 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ABIGAIL ROSE) .................................................................... 27 (DOMINGO DODGE-STRESS REDUCER) ................................................................. 27 (DEERFIELD MOVER*-B’S KATY BEE) ...................................................................... 27 (FLYING COAL CITY-SILVER COBRA) ....................................................................... 26 (PB’S PRIMO-BOYZMIRACLEMAGIE) ....................................................................... 26 (SNOW BLOWER-STARBURST SHINE) .................................................................... 25 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-SHEEZA ROCKET) ................................................................ 25 (LONESOME CRY-BOW HELLBENT) ......................................................................... 25 (EM’S MAC ATTACK-AL E SHAWDAY) ....................................................................... 25 (TRENT LEE-USS FASTBREAK) ................................................................................ 25 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-CHANTEL ROSE) ................................................................. 24 (BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING LIDDY) .............................................................................. 24 (FUZZYS CANNON-DARK MIST DRIVE).................................................................... 24 (FUZZYS CANNON-INSTANT VINTAGE) ................................................................... 24 (AMAZING ANDREW-BARTS MARIGOLD) ................................................................ 23 (BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING SNAP OFF) ....................................................................... 23 (IRUSKA ALL STAR-KANSAS BABE) .......................................................................... 23

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KL’S FANCY MRL BOOBY TRAP SEADON TRAVELER AMAZING CHESNEY AMF SASSY LEXI ARKANS MINX BLACKJACK EMILY BUDZ TRIX FLYIN GOLD INGOT FLYING ROCCA KT JUSTLIKETHAT BS GOT SPEED FASTESTGIRLNTOWN KELSOS JAM JAR MOTO IB CAT TONI WORKS WW’S SAINTS CHASMO’S JOANN DELIGHTFUL MARY FLYING LIPSTICK FLYING MISTY L’S MORGAN NOW WE WILL WIN SUPERIOR CINCH ALE STAR DANCER BELLA LOOSE LIPS BLACKSTONE CTW QUINTESSENCE HILCO BURNER HKF SWEET RACER JEDI FRECKLES KIOWA STARZ SAGE PAT C POP IN AJ’S LIL PEANUT HI NOON WHEEZY KELSI PURCELL KIOWA TRY TORI RACING ANGEL ULTIMATETAKEOVER WW SENECA ARKANS BD SPRING ATASCOCITA TARIQ FLYING SUPERSTAR GF SISTER KAREN KIOWA JILL VIK LK’S LIVE WIRE PAT C WHEREBY WHY YA WANNA WINDY BEV BARTSSHESWAYCOOL BD ELIZABETH EASI LYNN L’S KARLA CLOWN SHORTY’S NANA ALLISONRACINTEAM FLYING UZI GO BON TRASHTALK JJ FULL N SASSY KAIAS DAHLIA KIOWA TIDE CALM WW LONESOME DOVE

(EM’S MAC ATTACK-KL’S TANYA) ..............................................................................

(SOMEBODYS HONEY-WILT’S BLOSSOM) ...............................................................

(DEERFIELD MOVER*-B’S KAYLEIGH)......................................................................

(AMAZING ANDREW-BARTS CRANBERRY) .............................................................

(TRENT LEE-SUPER C ALEXIS).................................................................................

(FLYING HYDROGEN-GABLE MUSHROOM) ............................................................

(TEAM RECORD*-MILLYS MOMENT) ........................................................................

(CRAIGIE WHISTLER-GREYS TORRINGTON) ..........................................................

(BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING LIDDY) ..............................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING TESSIO) ...................................................................

(DEERFIELD MOVER*-B’S KATY BEE) ......................................................................

(RHYTHMLESS-PAT C SHES RIGHT) ........................................................................

(KELSOS FUSILEER-JAKIA) .......................................................................................

(TRENT LEE-KELSOS LISACOOL).............................................................................

(KELSOS FUSILEER-TIME FOR DIAMOND) .............................................................

(DRAGON FIRE-KIOWA ONEOFAKIND) ....................................................................

(LONESOME CRY-WWTAKECHARGELADY) ............................................................

(DJAYS OCTANE-CHASMO’S LAYLA) ........................................................................

(FLYING PENSKE-SAMMY SLEEK)............................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING ROUGE) ...................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-KAY V KEEP WET) ................................................................

(DJAYS OCTANE-BE MY LIL PUNKIN) .......................................................................

(FLYING MONACO-JP’S SEEYANOW) .......................................................................

(LONESOME CRY-USS CEREMONY) ........................................................................

(FLYING HYDROGEN-ALE AWESOME) .....................................................................

(JIMBO SCOTTY-BELLA NEUTRON)..........................................................................

(MY BROADWAY JOE-ECSTATIC MARY) ..................................................................

(GABLE SOUR CREAM-QUICK TRENT) ....................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-LARKS BRONX) ....................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-USS RACE ABOUT) ..............................................................

(KELSOS FUSILEER-TEAM GINGER GIRL) ..............................................................

(TRENT LEE-STARZ MAGMA) ....................................................................................

(FLYING HYDROGEN-EXPERTISE*)..........................................................................

(RHYTHMLESS-AS SHE IS BASRA) ..........................................................................

(TEAM RECORD*-HI NOON G WHIZ) ........................................................................

(MARYVILLE RUMBLE-RED DRESS).........................................................................

(BD’S GRAYSON-KIOWA KAY TIPTON) .....................................................................

(PREMIER FANTASY-XTREME EFFORT) ..................................................................

(HI NOON HERO-CRAZYTOWN) ................................................................................

(PACIFIC MILE*-ITS REGGAE) ..................................................................................

(TMC’S REMEDY-BD’S SHEBA) .................................................................................

(ATASCOCITA LEROY-ATASCOCITA FLAME) ............................................................

(BD’S GRAYSON-FLYING WELLSBURG) ..................................................................

(LIGHTNING LOBO-GABLE DARBONNE) ..................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-LAZY K JILL) ..........................................................................

(CLEVER CORBIN-CLEVER SHE IS) .........................................................................

(DK’S PRIME TIME-PAT C WHEREON) ......................................................................

(KELSOS FUSILEER-JAKIA) ......................................................................................

(FLYING HYDROGEN-CHICAGO BELLE) ..................................................................

(JIMBO SCOTTY-MUSTANG TIDE*) ...........................................................................

(LONESOME CRY-GREYS SWING GATE) .................................................................

(TRENT LEE-FRESH N SASSY) ................................................................................

(DRAGON FIRE-BE MY LIL PUNKIN) .........................................................................

(BE DISCRETE-LA’S FELISHA) ..................................................................................

(TK QUICK STRIKE-KAY V SONAR TREY) ................................................................

(BD’S GRAYSON-SE’S KELSEY C) ............................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-KIOWA ALVIA CODY) ............................................................

(LONESOME CRY-CALS KICKIN KAY) .......................................................................

(BEN AWHILE-KAIAS SAND HILL)..............................................................................

(KIOWA SWEET TREY-GALE WW EBB TIDE) ...........................................................

(LONESOME CRY-SOL CISSY) ..................................................................................

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2018 Final Sire Standings Intermediate Tracks Top grade wins by progeny of below listed sires for all distances for the following North America tracks: Dubuque, Flagler, Gulf, Mardi Gras, Orange Park, Naples-Ft. Myers, Palm Beach, Southland, St. Petersburg, Tri-State and Wheeling Island. First four numerical columns represent the number of pups litter registered with NGA for the year at the top of each column, and four year total. Last column is the number of top grade wins by offspring at above tracks. Race results furnished by Greybase.

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Sire KC AND ALL DJAYS OCTANE PAT C CLEMENT SH AVATAR KIOWA MON MANNY BARCELONA BOSS BD’S GRAYSON KIOWA MYTH PAT C SABBATH BELLA INFRARED SUPERIOR PANAMA TMC’S REMEDY FLYING COAL CITY DRAGON FIRE TRENT LEE FLYING PENSKE KIOWA SWEET TREY ATASCOCITA GRAY LONESOME CRY FLYING HYDROGEN IRUSKA ALL STAR P’S GIBBS ALIVEFORTOMORROW LAST OUTLAW SOPRANO DRIVE BOC’S BLAST OFF GOLDEN SQUIRE FLYING FIRED UP SUPER LEE BOC’S TONY ROMO SHONN RICO’S VINTAGE TK QUICK STRIKE DEFINATE OPINION AERIAL BATTLE FLYING WESTOVER SWAHILI EILE* DEERFIELD MOVER* U TOO PURE SILK WHO SAYS I CAN’T JACK’S BIG LAD NMS SWEET THING FLYING TITANIUM GABLE SOUR CREAM STEALINTHESHOW BARCIA BALE DUTCH MAGIC GOLD TOWN* HI NOON HERO OFFTHEBRAKEDRAKE RHYTHMLESS DEFRIM BALE* GABLE DODGE WW TIME WARP AMF EX PRESIDENT FLYIN MAN OF GOD

Pedigree 13 (GABLE DODGE-KC DID IT BEST) 799 (FLYING PENSKE-ONE MORE SECRET) 1368 (FLYING PENSKE-PAT C CLEMENTINE) 368 (KIOWA MON MANNY-TOM S CATERWAUL) 193 (FLYING PENSKE-FLYING MONICA K) 270 (SURF LORIAN-KENDRA) 174 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-BD’S VALENTINE) 417 (DRAGON FIRE-VJ’S KINTES GAL) 110 (KC AND ALL-OPERATION SCORCH) (KIOWA MON MANNY-BELLA IONIC) 303 (KC AND ALL-USS CEREMONY) (LONESOME CRY-TMC’S JOSALYNN) 126 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING CRESTLINE) 354 (BRETT LEE-HOOPS SLAMDUNK) 216 (BRETT LEE-SAN TAN GEM) 263 (OSHKOSH RACEY-SHE’S A NATURAL) 203 (OSWALD COBBLEPOT-TM’S SWEET DREAM) 416 (LONESOME CRY-ATASCOCITA SOFIA) (GABLE DODGE-JABBERIN JACKIE) 172 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING MONACO) 181 (P’S RAISING CAIN-CEE BAR STAR) 49 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-PK’S WIGGLEY) 147 (DODGEM BY DESIGN-KB’S DEVELYN) 6 (FLYING PENSKE-WW GALE FINANCE) 147 (TNT STAR WARS-ESSIE ECKS DRIVE) 92 (DJAYS OCTANE-UCME BY A MILE) 7 (SURF LORIAN-GREYS TOUCH GOLD) 35 (RHYTHMLESS-FLYING ABLAZE) (BRETT LEE-KIOWA WW GARCIS) 51 (FLYING PENSKE-BOC’S SLIM N FIT) (RYSTA-MANTLE QUEEN*) 20 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-GABLE VERMILION) 100 (FLYING PENSKE-JOANNE’S PEACH) 66 (SURF LORIAN-JOSIVA) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ABITA CRUZIN) 86 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-FLYING CRESTLINE) 42 (ROANOKEE-MAKING MERRY) (TOMS THE BEST-MALBAY SWIFT) 20 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-U TOO SILK) (CHEVITA-KISS ME) 32 (KIOWA SWEET TREY-LETA’S CORVETTE) 22 (FLYING PENSKE-SOBE LILY) 61 (FLYING HYDROGEN-CTW TWANG THANG) (GABLE OSCAR-RJ’S TATER CHIP) 161 (IRUSKA ALL STAR-KENDRA) (GO WILD TEDDY-PRINCESS BALE) (DJAYS OCTANE-IRUSKA PEGASUS) (SURF LORIAN-GOLDEN GWEN) (FLYING PENSKE-HI NOON CATWOMAN) 184 (COLDWATER KONOW-RUBY IS THE BEST) 23 (JIMBO SCOTTY-TEMPO LIZZIE) 110 (BARTRIM BALE-AMELIA BALE) 159 (WIGWAM WAG-CJ IMA BAHAMA) 70 (MINAKI ZEKE-TWILITE DREAMON) 19 (KIOWA MON MANNY-BONEX) 90 (GABLE DODGE-FLYING BUTTONS) 87

14 710 1523 305 113 120 316 290 173 46 118 6 78 195 123 189 146 271 9 171 144 65 27 97 162 36 86 36 110 62 133 12 45 52 18 31 6 4 26 51 19 118 16 125 94 29 43 44 50 13 43 112

15 941 881 401 197 177 370 188 283 26 115 53 68 138 66 220 33 111 97 159 67 33 28 4 45 24 44 150 120 31 42 181 23 31 16 57 37 15 25 64 8 89 23 98 11 5 21 59 8 4 21 109 17 14 9

16 219 764 448 440 164 716 243 98 89 76 86 60 130 103 217 38 94 82 139 41 9 4 2 54 40 21 101 219 15 8 71 50 21 40 3 80 9 39 28 33 12 5 4 147 22 36 16 43 95 79 10 21 23

Total .......... Wins 2669 ........... 955 4536 ........... 935 1522 ........... 364 943 ........... 213 731 ........... 210 1576 ........... 176 1138 ........... 165 664 ........... 165 161 ........... 159 612 ........... 136 145 ........... 121 332 ........... 109 817 ............. 90 508 ............. 85 889 ............. 83 420 ............. 82 892 ............. 77 188 ............. 67 641 ............. 57 433 ............. 56 156 ............. 56 206 ............. 54 12 ............. 47 343 ............. 47 318 ............. 47 108 ............. 46 372 ............. 45 339 ............. 44 133 ............. 44 50 ............. 43 382 ............. 42 235 ............. 40 251 ............. 40 68 ............. 38 191 ............. 37 211 ............. 37 42 ............. 37 115 ............. 35 98 ............. 35 69 ............. 35 68 ............. 33 206 ............. 33 46 ............. 31 524 ............. 31 11 ............. 30 5 ............. 28 59 ............. 28 220 ............. 28 302 ............. 28 99 ............. 27 269 ............. 27 391 ............. 26 147 ............. 25 53 ............. 25 147 ............. 24 231 ............. 24

57. JS IM SEEIN RED OSHKOSH LAMONT SURE AS 60. DYNA NALIN* STREET CREDIT 62. GATOR JOHN KELSOS CORK MAN 64. CRAIGIE WHISTLER GIGAWATT 66. JAX MANNY TORREY PINES 68. BIG ROAD KIOWA WW BROTHER LK’S VESPAR 71. BELLA INCUBUS SELDOM TOLD SURF LORIAN 74. COUNSELOR OMAR DODGER 76. JD TITANIUM LK’S NOW R NEVER 78. DODGEM BY DESIGN MAKESHIFT PACIFIC MILE* 81. LK’S SNIPER PAT C MONTECARLO QUICK REPLY VEE MAN VANE 85. FORBES SASQUATCH 86. FUZZYS CANNON GOODLUCKSTERLING HALLO WEST ACRE KELSOS ACE HIGH KILLER DARE RAIDERS BLAZE TIME FLIES 93. ATASCOCITA BOWL LITTLE ANDY PG TIGER ROUGH HUSTLE CHEEKY MONKEY GALE WW WANIKA QUICK MCRUNFAST STEVIE PREE 101. HL’S TOD N TYLER PAT C VALDES 103. BRADDY KL’S SUEDE MICHELIN BALE RA BLAZER STARZ JENKO 108. BRETT LEE DOX OUT OF PEACE EM’S MAC ATTACK FLARE GUN FLYING LONE WOLF KELSOS FUSILEER KL’S HARVEY LARKING ABOUT* MI DESIGNER MY DOG FLIPPER NICOLAUS SILVER

(CASTOR TROY-SOMEBODYS HONEY) (LONESOME CRY-OSHKOSH NAOMI) (BOMBASTIC SHIRAZ-WINSOME BLUEBIRD) (ASHOM BALE-TALLY BALE) (ROCKSTEADY EDDIE-NELLIE EARS) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-MAGIC FUTURITY) (KIOWA WW BROTHER-KELSOS ONDACUFF) (MOLOTOV-OSHKOSH TWIST) (DJAYS OCTANE-CTW HAIR RAISING) (SUPER LEE-JAX CLEOPATRA) (PERCEIVE-DEVIOUS LADY) (KELSOS FUSILEER-LACY JEAN) (FLYING PENSKE-WW GALE FINANCE) (KC AND ALL-STRESS REDUCER) (KIOWA MON MANNY-BELLA IONIC) (TRENT LEE-NEED A DATE) (JUST THE BEST-BARRIO FIESTA) (KIOWA MON MANNY-TNJ KASA KID) (YAHOO OMAR-AUNT MARY JANE) (GALENA-TERRI LYNN) (PAT C CLEMENT-BRETT’S RACEYONE) (GABLE DODGE-CRUZIN BY DESIGN) (RAZLDAZL BILLY-RAZLDAZL PEARL) (HEAD HONCHO-WISE BEAUTY) (PAT C CLEMENT-HUSH DARLING) (CHEVY MONTECARLO-PAT C ADORA) (LONESOME CRY-COMEBACK CLASSIC) (SOLVE THE PUZZLE-BLUE GIRL VANE) (WIRETEX-GO FOR THE GOLD) (MINAKI ZEKE-GREYS BETSY ROSS) (RA BLAZER-GOOD LUCK LESLIE) (DOMINATOR-MEGA GOOSEBUMPS) (KELSOS FUSILEER-KELSOS PICILINO) (GABLE DODGE-SLATEX SARAH LIZ) (LONESOME CRY-RAIDERS AZERI) (RHYTHMLESS-PERUVIAN) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-ATASCOCITA SALLY) (JIMBO SCOTTY-SCATILLAC CASSIE) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-TWILITE ALPHA) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-CHANTEL ROSE) (CRAIGIE WHISTLER-ZEKES ANGELA) (LONESOME CRY-WW GALE FINANCE) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-CRAIGIE SWEETWON) (DODGEM BY DESIGN-HUSKER MELISSA) (EM’S MAC ATTACK-KL’S DIXIE) (GABLE DODGE-MEXICO WAY*) (PERCEIVE-BUZZ OFF) (PAT C CLEMENT-NEBRASKA SALMON) (BRADDY-MONALEE BALE) (GREYS OUTBOUND-REDBABYBRINDLE) (KIOWA SWEET TREY-KIOWA LIKE JILL) (GUN LAW OSTI-SOBBING SAL) (GREYS STATESMAN-DOX LACIE) (FORTIFIED POWER-EM’S TANIA CAN) (P’S RAISING CAIN-FLAREGAS) (LONESOME CRY-FLYING ARGYLE) (GABLE DODGE-LASSINAGH SILKY*) (DJAYS OCTANE-SHININGBRIGHTLY) (LARKHILL JO-ROCKYS WHISPER) (K’S FLAK-PROUD TREAT) (MARYVILLE RUMBLE-N’S SKY HIGH) (LONESOME CRY-VALORIS)

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Jiminy Reno Captures Win Title ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – One can be a lonely number. For Jiminy Reno, it is the one number that really counts.

The Cal Holland kennel 55­0-yard specialist ended 2018 the way he started it, locking up a win championship at Derby Lane for the second consecutive meet.

Both times, one victory was the difference.

Jiminy Reno started swiftly

in the most recent July-to-December 2018 meet, built a big advantage and survived a late surge by Farmer Racing kennel’s Flamenco Dancer to win the by Don win crown, 22-21.

Jensen In the previous Januar y-to-June meet, Jiminy Reno held off kennelmate and previous two-time win champion RT’s Bo Jangles for the title, 23-22.

For Holland, 73, the past two years have been unparalleled in modern history at the track. Since 2005, when statistics were available, no other kennel operator has produced back-to-back win leaders with different dogs.

RT’s Bo Jangles captured his topdog crowns at both six-month meets in 2017 – taking the first by a 20-17 margin over Imark Keefer of Abernathy kennel, and the ensuing meet by a 25-16 advantage over Brian Ernst and John Valazquez, both of Capabal kennel. That effort made RT’s Bo Jangles the 2017 national win leader and led to an All-America first-team selection.

Only two other greyhounds dur-

ing the previous 15 years have scored consecutive win titles: Husker Magic of Abernathy kennel in 2014-15, and Venus Espinosa of Patriot kennel in 2012-13.

Husker Magic is Derby Lane’s all-time win leader, earned the Rural Rube award as the nation’s top sprinter in 2015, and was a three-time AllAmerica first-team selection from 2014-17 for kennel owners Jim and Kayruth Abernathy. Venus Espinosa, a 2013 All-America first-team choice for Patriot owner Vincent Savill, was trained by Holland’s late son, Cal Holland Jr. “(Back-to-back win leaders) is very impressive, and I’m very flattered to have two dogs of that caliber to run as good as they did,’’ said Holland, president of the Tampa Bay Greyhound Association. “I’ve never had two dogs like that in the kennel at the same time.’’

That spans more than a half-century.

“I’ve been in this business all my life going back to my father and my grandfather,’’ said Holland, a

Hernando Beach, Fla., resident and native of Lincoln, Neb. “I got my trainer’s license when I was 17 years old in Florida, and I couldn’t even go into the track to get a soda, because you needed to be 21. So I always had to stay out back with my dogs. . . . We’re going back into the early 60s.’’

Jiminy Reno, a 31-month-old male from a litter by Alivefortomorrow and Oceania, made 39 starts in the previous meet for sibling owners Kathleen Hastings of Abilene, Kan., and James Morgan of Colorado Springs, Colo.

All 22 victories came in his first 31 starts, highlighted by a seven-race win streak from Oct. 15-Nov. 10. Jiminy Reno, a career three-time stakes winner, also captured his latter two titles in the $50,000 Husker Magic Fall Sprint on Sept. 29 and the $10,000 Howl-OWeen on Oct. 27.

The 73-pound athlete missed the meet’s final 12 days in preparation of an anticipated start in the Jan. 26 WatchandWager Naples 550 National Championship at Naples-Fort Myers Greyhound Track in Bonita Springs, Fla. Jiminy Reno won 45 races this past year to rank among the national win leaders. He entered 2019 with 49 lifetime victories from 96 starts and earnings of $63,671.

“Reno has been a fantastic dog and he should make the All-American team,’’ Holland said. “I’ve been blessed to have him in my kennel and to work with him.

He’s the best dog that Kathleen and James have ever had.’’

Warrior: Age Hasn’t Slowed Down Hashtag Utopia Hashtag Utopia has never been a stakes champion or a track win leader.

The sprinter has only won three races in a row once during his 222 career starts.

Nothing flashy, but Hashtag Utopia is a warrior. He’s been a rock – steady and solid.

In his 3 plus years of racing at Derby Lane in Florida and now at Wheeling Island, Hashtag Utopia has 43 wins, 44 seconds, 26 thirds and 33 fourths in his by Stan 222 races – a 66 percent rate. Pawloski Despite being 4 ½ years old in January, he continues to catch the pay sheet against top grade competition and has a Grade AA victory on his resume in late February.

“He’s an iron man. Some greyhounds are surprises, but Utopia is every bit as good as we thought he’d be when training him on the farm,” owner Lonnie Boyle of Arizona said. “Not too many greyhounds are still racing at his age and winning top grade. Right now he’s racing as good as he has his whole life.”

A July 2014 greyhound out of Atascocita Bowl-BC High Society, Hashtag Utopia has been a solid Grade A-AA sprinter throughout his career in Wheeling. Early in 2019, he dropped to Grade B but didn’t stay there long.

After winning Grade B, Hashtag Utopia finished second in his first Grade A trip before capturing his next

race to climb back into Grade AA. He made it back-to-back victories by going right to the front in Grade AA and holding on by half a length at the wire.

In Hashtag Utopia’s next three races against the track’s top sprinters, he had two seconds.

“He was the best greyhound in the kennel for a long time and he’s still one of our better sprinters even at 4 ½ years old,” Abrahamson Kennel trainer Tom

Abrahamson Kennel’s Hashtag Utopia had more than 200 career starts in early March, including a Grade AA victory at Wheeling Island in February at 4 ½ years old. The sprinter is held by trainer Tom Engle and owner Lonnie Boyle. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

Engle said. “When he came in from Derby Lane I thought he’d just bounce back and forth between Grades A and B, but I was wrong. I shouldn’t have doubted him.”

Hashtag Utopia came to Wheeling Island in July 2017 and won his first race in Grade A by 7 lengths. After checking in his next race, he hit the pay sheet in his next seven Grade AA starts.

“Wheeling favors greyhounds with more speed, so I knew he would benefit from the racing surface,” Boyle noted.

“At St. Pete, the track was heavier and slower but it may have made him a little stronger.”

The veteran sprinter’s game is getting out of the box and into his races quickly. “(Hashtag) Utopia is more of a lead greyhound and races better on or near the front. He still runs hard without the lead,” Engle said. “When he was younger, he could come from behind but not so much since he’s gotten older.

He won’t pack it in if he’s behind, he always tries.”

In 108 Wheeling starts, Hashtag Utopia has 25 wins, 27 seconds, 7 thirds and 14 fourths – a 68 percent mark on the pay sheet.

In addition to his early speed, Hashtag Utopia’s success has been fueled by his determination.

“As far as his desire, he has every bit or more today than he did as a pup.

He’s always ready to race,” Boyle said.

“When Tom (Engle) brought him down from the kennel to the track just for his photograph last week, I’m sure Utopia was disappointed on the way back when he didn’t get to race.”

Boyle considered taking Hashtag Utopia to Texas for the nine-week meet at Gulf Greyhound Park earlier this year, but decided against it.

“He probably would have earned some money at the Gulf, but Wheeling is his home,” Boyle said. “I decided not to move him.”

Hashtag Utopia broke in at Derby Lane in January 2016 – posting 18 wins, 17 seconds, 19 thirds and 19 fourths in 115 starts in 1 ½ years of racing at the Florida track.

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A Modest Proposal

Warning This Maddog creation is for the Greyhound Review, The intention is to

draw attention, eventually, nationally, to the Florida dogs looking for homes.

OK, yes, yes indeed, by the way, before I forget, I

confess. I taught English, and along the way I developed some bad habits concerning various aspects of our English literature … I have even been accused of satirizing a satire. ??????

It was my old by friend the famous Maddog playwright of the McDermutt Globe Theatre on the Themes River …William Snakeskin … who said, “To come up with a thesis, immediately, up front, to the point: aye … there’s the rub”. You were probably thinking of William Shakespeare.

That was William Snakeskin.

Anyway, Maddog and dog racing stories are on Kindle on Amazon.

Something of a madhouse. They say more than a million authors are on Amazon with books. I believe it was my good friend Ecclesiastes who went on about vanity. And that too … is van-

Amazon graph of Maddog stories.

ity. Vanity publishing!!!!!

Line forms over here.

I would like to draw your attention to “A Modest Proposal” (1879),an essay, a dandy by the name of Jonathan Swift (Gulliver’s Travels), who wrote a few things some folks did not find Swift. The essay torqued off a whole bunch of folks.

Great stuff.

Ah yes, the essay, A Modest Proposal.

A classic.

Apiece of … work.

Satire.

For those not familiar with Swift, and maybe it’s a good thing because the author has a tendency to warp anybody’s philosophy, Little Elsie, to name one. Swift’s essay was a suggestion in

a historic period of hard times. He suggested that society, stumbling along as societies often do, take the USA at present for example, (can you Imagine what Shakespeare could have done with our present White House?) not quite to the starving part … (get on with it, Maddog) … why who’d a thought … oh all right! sell your children.

What?

To market!

What?

To eat.

What?

Small wonder the Irish were suspect. I know two or three people who would find offense at Swift’s essay“ A Modest proposal.”

“Modest? The man said modest?”

“Yes Sir, he surely did.”

“Well that Modest Proposal is not modest!”

“No Sir. Absolutely, Sir. You hit the nail on the head. Sir.” My mother was Irish, by the way, and if and when somebody rubbed her the wrong way, a bore, a big mouth, a smart alec, (such as Maddog himself from time to time) _______ fill in the blank, she put it this way: “He’s English, you know.”

Think of the potential! Parents!

Country! Population control!

I want to make clear, right now and immediately, I am not suggesting to the dedicated readers of this publication, The Greyhound Review, with what’s happened lately, to eat your dogs or children, but you might not want to dwell on it, attitudes change.

I have taught children for fifty years (how to swim) and 32 years English in the class room (how to read and write and think). I keep an open mind.

Maddog at work.

In serving up my forthcoming brainstorm, I am reminded of Mark Twain’s Jim, on a Mississippi River sandbar, explaining the stock market to Huck. Jim and his buddies all chipped in to buy a cow, but the cow died, and, tragically, that was the end of Jim’s stock market career.

Some years back, the publishing business in this country began to show cracks in its brick wall. Actually, it was worse than cracks, important bricks seemed to be missing.

I suspect my point is that computers have changed everything. Dog racing took a hit; traditional book publishing got hammered. I think eventually traditional book publishing will return. And so will dog racing, with a few changes to the both of them. Computers call such matters “updates.” DON’T TOUCH YOUR COMPUTER, WE ARE UPDATING.” My first book was Moose, Bruce and the goose, published by Bobbs Merrill in New York and Indiana. I was a struggling young wet-behind– the ears English teacher who wanted to write a story about our adopted Greyhound (before adoptions became popular), a huge dog, too big to run the first turn … according to the dog’s trainer with a big heart. It was the close of the season, and I don’t recall how I

ended up in a Greyhound kennel, but I did, and I went home with Moose. That was the start of Moose, Bruce and the goose. I had Walter Van Tilburg Clark (The Oxbow Incident) as a teacher in a summer creative writing class. He liked the story. Flattered, I went to the library and looked up which publishers were publishing such stories and sent it off. A letter came back that if I did this and did that to the manuscript, they wanted to publish it.

Things were different then. For example there were literary magazines, pros who ripped you up one side and down the other, or idiots who posed as critics. I think these critics moved on to gain employment on yak-yak TV news presentations, talking heads that go on and on, and so on and so forth.

My editors realized I had a thin skin because Moose was my first book, said reviews were intended to be a learning experience. I can assure you that was true. I still have scars.

Speaking of Reviews? You call Five Stars on Amazon a review?

I think it’s possible to get five stars from the author’s dog, long as the dog provides a different address. “What a wonderful book, I just loved the pictures!

FIVE STARS!!!!” (Rex Canine, Jr.) Hi there, I’m an author, I’m on Amazon.

Whoopee!

Sorry, Amazon publishing does not compare to Little Elsie and Maddog on the road, every month coming up with something in the Greyhound Review, e.g., Australia, New Zealand, England, Wales, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, and the good ol’ USA, month by month coming up with Greyhound stories with pictures and the folks who are involved. We met some fantastic people. People doing their thing.

Characters one and all. The kind that make the world go ‘round. We still want to go to Ireland one of these days. Additionally, we have not been to the four remaining tracks. Caliente got the Maddog treatment, years ago.

Otherwise, you tracks that remain, invite us to do some stories.

Little Elsie and I watch Amazon movies on our television set. We have a membership. You can watch movies, episode after episode, movies from production companies all over the world, ‘till the creeks run dry. Movie after movie after movie. In time, you can’t remember one from the other, there’s something familiar, have we not seen this before about ten times? And it’s FREE, after the original membership fee, of course.

Gasp. Grunt. Burp. Cough. Blink.

I suppose my point here, if there is a point, is that dog racing is not the only business going through rough times.

I spent hours and hours getting my three Iowa Greyhound Farm magazines on Amazon. Their computers do not like pictures and captions. I was going to offer them for nothing, but then I remembered the opposition at the time that some of the folks in the stories did not want anybody to know where they lived. So, I pulled them.

(Sarcastic). Oh look, is that not a Greyhound farm yonder?

I think I’ll have a Greyhound farm and keep it a secret!!!!

Have a look guys, look where that attitude got ya. Greyhound racing is about to go extinct.

No, it isn’t.

In our travels we met some really scholarly dog trainers. A lawyer, for

example, who quit his profession to train dogs. ??????

A highway patrolman who jumped into the dog business hook line and sinker. ??????

A successful, established veterinarian who leaped in. He lived in Portland, we live in Montana, and he ran our dog in his racing kennel in New Hampshire. If that is not a stretch, I don’t know nothing.

I don’t.

Like Little Elsie and me, folks start with a pet greyhound and end up with dogs all over the country.

The stories of such are endless.

Recently, somebody, somewhere, read 500Amazon pages to my credit.

Somebody stomached Maddog for 500 pages?

I have done some higher math, and anybody reads my stuff on Amazon, beware, it’s gonna cost you approximately half a penny a page. It doesn’t even come up to … “a penny for your thoughts.”

By simple math, 500 divided by 1 is 500.

500 pennies. Half of that is 250.

250 Pennies is 250 Pennies.

It is?

I’m almost sure, I taught English.

250 Pennies is $2.50.

Not a huge sum. But you know what? Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, it could be huge. You like to bet the dogs? Man, have I got something for you! Jonathan Swift move over.

How does Amazon know who reads what?

Don’t be silly, it’s a computer!!!!

A computer!!!

A computer keeps score, counts pages?

How does the computer know if you really read the page, digest its very innermost underlying meanings? The hyperbole. The poetry. The irony. The laughs and the cries. Paradox. (Two dentists walking down the street). How about them apples, computer? You’re just a bunch of zeros and ones.

Well, the computer has a clock,

Maddog’s Greyhound stories, a full page ad in Roger and Vicki Clark’s Australia’s Greyhound Weekly that’s been running for weeks.

and an author eventually gets paid for pages “read.” The computer also hands out one, two, three, four and five stars.

Sounds stupid, does it not? More to the point, where I come from, it sounds scary. Scary stupid.

Would you trust a computer to do your income tax? Line forms over here.

A fan questions: “You make any money with books on Amazon?”

I respond: “Last month I made two stars.”

COMPUTER ERROR!!!!!! Go to jail! Do not pass Go! Do not collect $200!!! Give that author five stars!

A portion from over a million authors are in for a piece of a fund.

They are all competing (for lack of a better word; muddling around comes to mind, but that’s two words) for over twenty plus million!

Twenty plus million? Something like a huge herd of hungry buffalo splitting a dandelion. That’s what’s in the fund, and it’s still in the fund. As I say I taught English and know not the underlying meaning to money.

I have the following Greyhound books on Amazon.

Moose, Bruce and the Goose.

Down Under Jones.

Jesse’s Hound.

Stubs Feral.

Vintage Maddog 1 (short stories) Vintage Maddog 2 (short stories) Vintage Maddog 3 (short stories) Vintage Maddog 4 (short stories) Vintage Maddog 5 (short stories) My good old mate (Australian for friend) Roger Clark in Australia recently re-published Little Elsie’s and my Greyhound Review stories, about Australia. Rogerre-published, week by week, an Australian list of Greyhound stories, on the back page of his Greyhound Weekly magazine, Victoria’s only independent greyhound publication. Subscription to email service by the way is FREE.www.victoriangreyhoundweekly.com.au. Type that into your browser and have a look. Tell your friends. And that, guys, gave me the forthcoming idea.

Little Elsie has a Kindle membership; I do not. As an Amazon author I can’t afford one. Earlier in this Maddog’s Modest Proposal, I mentioned the word huge. Huge? How huge? If you go back and can’t find this word, then I am mistaken, I did hot use it in the first place. Not sure.

Breeders. Trainers. Track officials, past and present. Industry Employees of one sort or another. Adoption folks.

The inside cover to the 65 page IGA publication TRAVELS WITH JONES.

Gamblers. All contacts with the outside world, friends, family, business, social, in the put- together …? Worldwide?

Well maybe not all. How about most?

That count has to be HUGE. The number of people who admire the racing Greyhound the world over is staggering. Absolutely staggering. The trick, to copy an Amazon off shore tech phrase, “Thank you for reaching out to us.” is to rise to the top of the septic tank. But how? Aye, there’s the rub.

OK. I’m reaching. With one arm.

The other arm is too arthritic.

Remember Guys and Dolls, a famous musical based on the characters who hang around New York horse tracks? Stories by a journalist, name of Damon Runyon, made into a successful Broadway musical, did not hurt horse racing.“I’ve got a Horse Right Here, name of Paul Revere!”

Great stuff! For the younger readers, Walter Farley was setting the world on fire with The Black Stallion series, The Black happened to be an Arabian, a small detail overlooked, as I recall, but he won the Kentucky Derby anyway. So did his colt. Son of the Black

Stallion. Then we move to harness racing with The Black Stallion’s Sulky Colt story. Won that too. Year after year Farley came up with a new twist, and I think as a kid I read all of them.

His stories were a boy and his horse. A horse that could flat out run.

So what? You ask.

Good question. Thanks.

Dog racing historically has been great entertainment in this country for years. A number of thrusts made it work. Some of the smartest folks I have run across were not engineers or scientists, etc., they were by golly dog trainers. Or dog farmers.

But they were not the ones who had a say in track proceedings. That was legislated out by folks interested in taxes and money and such and the dogs were INFINITESIMAL, most of the legislators probably don’t know the difference between a Greyhound and a Dachshund. (answer: one’s bigger and faster). The dog, going back to the wolf, is called “man’s best friend” for a reason. All kinds of reasons, actually. Company. Protection.

Exercise. Loyalty. Love!!!!! Man’s

Best Friend!!!! The synonyms go on and on. When the tracks decided the general public a pest, closed the restaurants, and went with the big time gamblers, there was no longer a buffer to the animal extremists (the vegetarians, yeah, right). I have to wonder. Is it dog racing that’s the bad boy, or the gambling? I say it’s neither.

It’s the dog.

Gamblers will bet on rats, they don’t need dogs. Football, baseball, soccer, etc., the competition is enormous.

It’s the dog.

In our case, it was a dog who went by the name of Moose.

It’s the dog.

And that dog can flat out run.

When Little Elsie and I thought it might be fun to wander around the world writing about Greyhounds and taking pictures, sounded unique, what the heck. At the time, some fifty dog tracks were racing. Now? Four? Little Elsie and I are some 300 dog publications later, ranging back to the old Racing Record weekly newspaper, That old rag (I say that fondly) published my first dog story, a true offering (not fiction), about a puppy.

We affectionately called this puppy Pedro. Pedro was born with a ligament around his esophagus, which, apparently, all puppies have, but in the very early days nature gets rid of it. In Pedro’s case that did not happen, and the puppy was starving to death, he couldn’t swallow, and so he endured and survived open heart surgery. We sent two litters to Caliente that year, seven pups in each litter. Pedro rode along down to Caliente (muy bien) in a dog trailer and about three months later flew home, but he got his wish (remember that old line, if wishes were horses then beggars would ride?) and he went around a race track with his littermates. He came home to get adopted in Fort Benton to spend the rest of his life admiring the passing Missouri River. In spite of the open heart surgery I endured when I got the vet bill, I feel good about Pedro. I will always remember his surprise when I loaded him into the dog trailer, he gave me a

kiss, he did not want to be left behind, and so I wrote a story.

Some 300 publications later … it’s like the guy said: Wherever you go well there you are.

We loved the first greyhound Moose. He changed our lives. Our last dog was Jones. Because of location and neighborhood growth (we have a hospital now as our backyard neighbor, and our dogs loved a siren) we are now graced with four feral cats. It was six cats a couple of months ago. Two cats vanished without a trace. We suspect an owl. Or an eagle.

The day does not go by we think about Jones, and Moose, and all the old gang. And all the characters that make the stories. Fascinating. And we thank you.

Maybe, just maybe, we are not done.

As big mouth Maddog has been heard to whisper: “It’s the dog, Stupid.”

Some of the smartest people I have ever run across are in the Greyhound business. Or were. Does that make sense? I did not say it make sense.

Why does it have to make sense? Why would a fellow quit a thriving law career to train racing Greyhounds?

What’s that trainer doing glued to the track railing? That dog trainer is reading Stephen Hawking?

TIME. The English theoretical physicist, Stephen William Hawking?

Time? Define time! I dare you.

What is time????

Personally? I dun know … 4:30?

The young man who receivers a full scholarship to a famous university decides to devote his life to training Greyhounds.

There’s something to it, guys, you can’t kill it.

I recall an enthusiastic young English teacher and successful swim coach adopting a dog and ending up running kennels at Black Hills and Ebro. And lived to tell about it. (That’s me. Maddog’s that other guy.).

What makes dog racing unique?

Why it’s the racing Greyhound. And

yes, that’s a capital G. My first publication was in a magazine called The California Condor. Kind of an Audubon thing. I went to a junior college because I was a lousy student and my grade point average needed to be lifted out of the basement area. My life changed in an evening zoology lab, the teacher was fantastic, and the entire enrolment consisted of Korean War vets who wanted to be veterinarians or doctors or dentists. And me. A requirement, everybody had to come up with a research paper. The teacher and I had a common interest. He could not beat me at chess. After one game he mentioned that the University had wind tunnels trying to prove birds breathe in synchrony with their wing beats. My dad had a 16 mm camera. I borrowed two pigeons, made them harnesses, had a friend take the pictures, I ran along behind holding the string, the pigeons went airborne, the string broke, and we spent the rest of the day retrieving the pigeons off a house roof that had a disturbed owner. The pigeons wore red balloons on their ceres, and by golly they do breathe in synchrony with their wing beats, and I wrote it up and the professor got it published.

My next writing experience was at the University of Montana where, having raised my academic record up to something presentable, I attended on a swimming scholarship. Incidentally, it takes 186 credits to graduate. I had 286. To make a long story longer I ended up in a Drama creative writing class with a one act play: “The Sport of Kings.” Horse racing. In this case, the race is a steeplechase, and the hero a horse, The Masterpiece, can’t jump, and the last jump is a brick wall. In three performances the audiences came unglued. The swim team put it on for me. I was the announcer. It won the University writing award, and I was gone forever, and after adopting Moose, I was in the Greyhound business, one way or the other, I was in the Greyhound business, and I was writing Greyhound Review stories.

So now then, here it comes. Put me in the top one percent of the graph that accompanies this story, then watch

what I do next. I’m 81, I might just croak. No response required.

So now here are the details.

As you may or may not know, Maddog and Little Elsie and Bev Yates put together three different Iowa Dog Farm magazines: Travels with Jones, The Sport of Queens, and From Cairo to Egypt: on the Trail of the Racing Greyhound, The magazines in a way were part of the Iowa Greyhound Association’s state fair booth, which Little Elsie and Maddog manned for three years. A million people tromped by, year after year, petted Jones, and visited, great PR. A few folks have wondered how to get hold of a copy. I have been paid to produce these magazines, this is not a con. I have been saying for a long time the Greyhound Review is a publication “preaching to the choir.” It should be on newsstands, if there are any of those left. Drug stores, gas stations, grocery check-out stands, hospitals, medical offices, the list goes on…

I have been published a number of times in as monthly Senior News.

Once a month it comes out, is distributed all over, for free! Advertisers carry the load. When you’re at the dentist office, waiting your turn, there it is, you pick it up and thumb through it. I could be wrong, I think it has be highest readership of any other publication in Montana. Not sure about that.

I think so.

That’s another industry computers have damaged severely. Newspaper publishing.

If a bomb goes on in the woods and nobody hears it, is there sound?

So finally here it is.

Could the three Iowa publications Travels with Jones, From Cairo to Iowa; On the Trail of the Racing Greyhound, and Sport of Queens, help the 5,000 dogs in Florida looking for homes? Help get the word out there.

Email me, maddog526@bresnan. net,and I will email you a pdf. file of the Iowa magazine Travels with Jones. You can read it on your computer.

And!

for Summer Review You, in turn, you can email it to

everybody on your emailing list, in particular your contacts with the adoption world, and tell them to read it and then mail it to everybody on their lists. I am not on Facebook or Twitter or any of those chat things. If you are, go for it.

I attended an adoption gathering in Abilene some years back, and a conference member attacked me, “You’re not Maddog!!!!” She was really upset.

Funny. Depending. I could write an entire story about folks checking in on Maddog. Maddog does not exist? I

day of the month prior to publication. If that day falls on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the following workday.

remember the trainer in Portland that remembered Maddog, he had the kennel next door. And the trainer from Alabama who remembers Maddog there. Maddog has never been in Alabama. And he never trained at Multnomah.

I think it was Benjamin Franklin (It sure ain’t me) who said: “We shall hang together, or surely we shall all hang.”

Dog racing has a history of individuality. To put it mildly. Characters, one and all.

Use it, don’t lose it. maddog526@bresnan.net So what’s in it for me? It might generate interest in my books on Amazon?

I doubt it. Payback time for Moose, Jones, and all the old gang over the years. Maddog, stepping up, will probably get his head handed to him.

So what’s in it for you? Publicity.

An attention getter. A reminder. Public Relations. Draw some attention to the Florida dogs looking for homes.

Some 5,000 greyhounds out there need all the help they can get.

NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS

Ad deadline is now June 1 for Summer Review

All ad copy, corrections, additions, cancellations, etc. must be received on or before the first day of the month prior to publication. If that day falls on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the following workday.

Duxbury romps to victory in $50,000 He’s My Man Classic West Palm Beach, Fl. – When Rader Racing Kennel’s Duxbury drew the eightpost position at the press conference for the

$50,000 He’s My Man Classic, the people in attendance broke into applause, and for good reason. They knew something special had just happened. And they were right!

Duxbury romped to an easy victory in our premier event on the 545-Yard Royal Palm Course

in a stake record-setting clocking of 29.07 seconds, beating the previous record of the by Rader Racing ken- Jeff neled and Steve Prince Sarras owned AllAmerican Rob Gronkowski (29.25).

At the break, surprisingly it was the usual slow-breaking, big rusher PJS Its All Me taking the early lead, followed by Flat Chat Cuppa, Duxbury, Bessie Coleman and Magnus Marvel.

At the first turn, with as much early speed as there was in the finale, the inevitable happened. The dreaded first turn traffic jam which resulted in half the field being taken out of the equation.

For all intent and purposes, the outcome of the championship final had been determined, as the abovementioned trouble-free foursome had secured their place in the top four with Duxbury leading the way. The question now was by how much the Steve Sarras owned winner of December’s $20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity would win by.

It turned out to be huge and record setting.

Duxbury cruised through the finish line winning by more than six lengths in a stake record clocking of 29.07 seconds and returning $4.00 to her many, many supporters.

Duxbury collected a cool $25,000 for her record setting victory!

PJS Its All Me, Bessie Coleman and Magnus Marvel finished second, third and fourth, respectively.

The complete $50,000 He’s My Man Classic Championship order of finish: 1st – #8 Duxbury (Pat C Clement – WW Lonesome Dove, Rader Racing) 2nd – #3 PJS Its All Me (Rhythmless – PJS Reckless, Arthur Agganis) 3rd – #1 Bessie Coleman (Goodlucksterling – Miss Kate, D. Q. Williams) 4th – #4 Magnus Marvel (Golden Squire – Magdalena, D. Q. Williams) 5th – #5 Jackrabbit Slim (Gable Sour Cream – Mavericks Penny,

In the winner’s circle to celebrate Duxbury’s victory in the He’s My Man Classic are: (Left to Right) Andrew Holmes (Associate Judge), MaryAnn Gzybowski (President GPA), Matt Jameson (Racing Secretary), Mike Jameson (Announcer), Dan Laughlin (Director of Customer Service), Yong Rader (Trainer), Norm Rader (Kennel Operator), Malik Moore (Leadout), Bob Dawson (Asst. Trainer) and the sensational Duxbury

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Jiminy Reno Captains 2018 All-America team National win leader and multiple stake winner, Jiminy Reno, has been named Captain of the 2018 All-America team, as

announced by the American Greyhound Track Operators Association (AGTOA). This year’s team selections are, as always, controversial, but nonetheless, it is the team the AGTOA has chosen.

The annual naming of the

All-America team dates back to 1963.

The program pays tribute to the top eight greyhounds nationally, as voted by on by the member Jim Gartland tracks of AGTOA. Others named to this year’s squad are: Pat C Rare Deal (bestbet Jax), Superior Cannon (Dubuque/Naples), BGR Monster (Southland), RT’s Bo Jangles (Derby Lane), Konomi (Wheeling, Southland), Tip Top (Palm Beach) and Duxbury (Palm Beach).

This year’s second team is comprised of: L’s Griz (Wheeling), Eyesappealing (Palm Beach), O Ya Ice Man (Derby Lane), Hula Hoopn Haley (Derby Lane), Bart’s Big Bang (Palm Beach), WW What’s App (bestbet Jax/Southland), Super C Azelle (Tri State) and John Valazquez (Derby Lane).

First Team All Americans Jiminy Reno (AlivefortomorrowOceania), was an obvious choice for All American as well as Captain of the team. He led the nation in wins in 2018 with 45 for the year. He was track champion at Derby Lane while capturing the Husker Magic Sprint, the Remembrance Stake and the Howl-

O-Ween Stake along the way. He finished 2nd in the Weaver Memorial and 3rd in the Thanksgiving Day Stake. At one point he had a streak of 18 straight races where he finished 2nd only once, winning the other 17, including eleven in a row. He was a participant in the Naples 550 Championship and finished the year with a 77-45-10-60 record. Owned by James Morgan & Kathleen Hastings and racing for the Cal Holland Kennel, he will most certainly be in the conversation for the Rural Rube award.

One of two females on the roster, Jacksonville star, Pat C Rare Deal (Rico’s Vintage-Pat C April Oak) joins the 2018 team off of her Maiden season at the bestbet oval. Beginning her career in September of 2018, Rare Deal zoomed up the grade ladder and won the Redemption Stake in just her seventh lifetime start! She continued her winning ways throughout the year eventually winning 16 races in 26 starts. In just three months of racing she compiled a 28-18-4-1-2 record and was invited to the Naples 550 Championship in January.

RT’s Bo Jangles (Kiowa Mon Manny-Penrose Karrie) picks up All American honors for the second time

after another great year at Derby Lane.

Owned by Randy Toler and raced

by Cal Holland, he was 2nd in the Derby Inaugural and won the Weaver Memorial. He also made the finals of the Husker Magic Stake and had several win streaks during the year eventually winning 33 races in an injury shortened season. He would finish the year in September with a 50-34-9-0-3 record, plenty good enough to make the All American Team for a second year in a row.

BGR Monster (Boc’s Tony RomoBoc’s Jennyfinch) owned by Brad Boeckenstedt, The Monster started the year off in Naples and after only eight lifetime starts was moved over to 3/8ths racing which proved to be smart as he won the Naples Derby some 10 starts later. He then shipped over to Southland where he competed in the Great American Greyhound Futurity.

He won 4 of six qualifying rounds in the event and went into the final as one of the favorites only to encounter trouble and finish 5th. Moving back to distance racing he returned to Derby winning form and won three of four qualifiers for the $100,000 Marathon Championship, finishing 2nd in the other. He finished a disappointing 5th as the favorite in the final but nonetheless, showed he was one of the best distance dogs in the land. His record for 2018 was 61-32-12-7-3. Impressive at all distances, and surely one of the top choices for the Flashy Sir award.

An established Palm Beach star, Tip Top (Barcelona Boss-Kiowa Starz Sage) joins the team again for 2018.

Tip Top picked up right where he left off in 2017 winning three of his first four starts including two rounds

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Year in Review: Highlights from Wheeling’s 2018 racing season Another thrilling and fun-filled season of Wheeling Island greyhound racing is in the books and more excitement is anticipated in

and CET Bella Vic (Steve Sarras Kennel), eighth.

The longest winning streak during the 2018 racing season was seven in a row by DS Rudolph. The 3/8th racer

2019.

There were numerous highlights on the track throughout 2018, including the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, two West Virginia bred stake events and win streaks which generated plenty of fan interest. In addition, a number of youngsters broke their Maiden and look like future stars.

Top greyhound honors went to by Blanchard Kennel’s Stan L’s Griz, who opened Pawloski his career at Orange Park in Florida in November 2017 before coming to Wheeling in March 2018.

In the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic on a rainy day in late October, L’s Griz exploded from fourth in the homestretch to edge A Ray Kennel’s AMF Loose End by a nose at the wire in 30.79 to capture the racetrack’s featured stakes event for 2018. Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It rounded out the trifecta ticket.

Completing the final order of finish were Royal Daddys Boy (Blanchard Kennel), fourth; BGR Ltng McQueen (Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel), fifth; Hashtag Dangrite (Abrahamson Kennel), sixth; WW Jimmythe Geek (Wayne Ward Kennel), seventh; and Big Daddy Mack (Blanchard Kennel), eighth.

L’s Griz almost didn’t make the final of the Mountaineer Classic. After the semifinal round, L’s Griz was tied with three other greyhounds for the final spot in the championship. On

the strength of two wins in the early rounds, L’s Griz won the tie-breaker and a spot in the final.

In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile in early November, Abrahamson Kennel’s CG’s Lady Bug posted a box-to-wire 2-length victory in 30.35. Rounding out the trifecta ticket were CET Hellen Ann (Steve Sarras Kennel) and Mac’s Jacks (A Ray Kennel).

Completing the final order of finish were JA’s Shell Game (Abrahamson Kennel), fourth; TS Steph Curry (Steve Sarras Kennel), fifth; Mac’s Rose (A Ray Kennel), sixth; Mac’s Priscilla (A Ray Kennel), seventh; and Coach Stalnaker (Jacobs Racing Kennel), eighth.

In the $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint Championship in late November, A Ray Kennel’s Up In Smoke closed in the stretch to catch Imark Kennel’s Goldiggin Decka by a length in 30.12. A Ray Kennel’s Mac’s Charlotte rounded out the trifecta ticket.

Completing the final finish were RS’s Magnum (Lester Raines Kennel), fourth; Mac’s Trudeaux (A Ray Kennel), fifth; CET Razorback (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; CET Hellen Ann (Steve Sarras Kennel), seventh;

Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s DS Rudolph had seven straight 3/8th victories during the 2018 racing season at Wheeling Island. He is held by Aubrey Derr. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

came to Wheeling in October from Xtrem Hess Racing – were booked at Iowa, where he finished second in the Wheeling Island during the 2018 seaDubuque Classic Stakes. son. Rangel replaced the Rico Racing Three greyhounds had five-race Kennel while Xtrem Hess Racing win steaks last year – L’s Griz, GF La took the booking vacated by the Duena and Vicki Of Ruckus. GF La Steubenville Kennel.

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The buzz on Bit Of Buzz This is a story of a greyhound who, in his day, was quite famous. Yet today, he is barely remembered.

Bit Of Buzz came after the great Rural Rube of 193940 fame, and just before Flashy Sir, from the 1946-47 era.

(He actually raced against Flashy Sir one time when he

know the path to follow.

Bit Of Buzz broke in at Raynham in 1944, trained by Frank Sanderson. “The Buzzer,” as they called him, had the ability to close hard on the rail. Inside runners were at a disadvantage at Raynham back then. If you were a wide to midtrack runner, Raynham was perfect for you.

was 4 ½ years old, and Flashy Sir was just a 16-month-old pup; we found that race in the next day

entries at Flagler in late 1945, but do not know the outcome.)

Whelped in November 1942, out of Buzzie Roll and Teeter Totter, Bit Of Buzz was a grandson of the prolific by Lucky Roll. He was Henry owned by Jimmy Maxim Ryan—a breeder who enjoyed racing his greyhounds at Wonderland, which was right next door to his 50-acre Wakefield, Mass. farm.

In 1946, another Massachusettsb r e d superstar would c o m e along— named Lucky Pilot. Raising greyhounds in the freezing temps and blowing snow of the north country makes it next to impossible to produce champion greyhounds; the odds are against you. But both Bit Of Buzz and Lucky Pilot were among the rare Mass-

bred icons of that era of racing.

Bit Of Buzz and litter sister Maude Brooks (who was also derby quality) came to Ryan in a three-pup deal, in exchange for raising a litter of pups for one of the kennel men who boarded dogs at the Ryan farm. Ryan had quit his job in 1942 to focus all his attention to raising and racing his greyhounds at Wonderland.

Ryan had 10 children to rear when he changed his profession, but he never looked back.

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Despite that, Bit Of Buzz started his racing career by winning the Raynham Juvenile. From there he would develop a long-standing rivalry with Wingover, who was from a great litter that included two other stake racers, Pre-Flight and War Hawk (Fawn Warrior-Mountain Mist). In the Raynham Derby, Bit Of Buzz came up a length short, behind the wide-running Wingover.

Next stop for Bit Of Buzz was

Taunton. He was now in the hands of kennel-owner/trainer Benny Frisch, one of the true legends of his time.

Jimmy Ryan had made the right move entrusting The Buzzer to Frisch, known to be the best of the best wherever he raced.

The first stake Bit Of Buzz entered at Taunton was the Gold Collar. In the first prelim, he broke last and had a difficult time moving through traffic, as stake veteran Plucky Mary (of the Ohlinger-Blair Kennel) held off the fast-closing Bit Of Buzz by a length.

But in the final, Bit Of Buzz was much the best, winning by a whopping 12 lengths over Palako (of the Randle Kennel) and Albert Chisolm (another Frisch finalist).

The next Taunton stake, the Blue Ribbon, moved the dogs over to the backside. In his first prelim, But Of Buzz drew the five box. It was in this event that he showed why his reputation of being the smartest dog on the track was much deserved. He seemed to know the exact time and place to be as he approached the wire. In this race, Bit Of Buzz went from sixth to first while drawing out by 7 lengths.

In the Blue Ribbon Stake final, breaking from the four box, Bit Of

Buzz was third at the turn, and won by 2 ½ lengths over Pakalee and Stone Trouble. Frisch’s star greyhound had shown, without a doubt, that changing distances was not a problem.

Bit Of Buzz was the constant betting favorite wherever he competed. He was truly t h e next Rural Rube.

At this point in his career, it was time to take his place in the very small lineup of greyhound greats.

His next challenge, the Taunton Derby, was the biggest thus far. Bit Of Buzz came in with a stellar record of 10 wins in 12 starts; very few of his races were won by less than 6 lengths.

In just a few years (1949), the Taunton Derby would evolve into the first major stake race in American greyhound history—the American Derby (known as the Granddaddy of them all). That race (won by Oklahoman) was the only American Derby run at the 5/16 distance.

Even in 1944, the Taunton Derby was highly regarded—one of the biggest open stakes in America. In the very first elimination race, crowd favorite Rural Nell was victorious, while Stone Trouble and War Hawk filled out the ticket. The derby regulars K.C. Byers and race-favorite Pakalee failed to place. The second elimination race had a red-hot Bit Of Buzz riding a six-race streak of wins, anywhere from 5 to 12 lengths. Bit Of Buzz, bet down to 20 cents to the dollar, won by 6 lengths, with Pre-Flight second and Sea Gull third.

The Taunton Derby final was run as

the last race of the meet. It was standing room only, and cars were parked a good long walk away—just as it should always be for derby night. The field was loaded with great ones, one through eight. Pre-Flight was a wide runner who drew the one box. K.C. Byers was a traveling derby dog who was always a threat to win.

Stone Trouble was running very well and had placed in the Blue Ribbon final.

Honey Babe had the most season wins (5) of the three females in the race. Hettie Andrews was the second Benny Frisch entry and was a steady performer. The seven box belonged to War Hawk (Pre-Flight’s and Wingover’s brother).

Wingover, who was the most talented of that trio of brothers, always raced his best against Bit Of Buzz, but was absent from the Derby, mostly likely out with an injury.

With the lid opened, Stone Trouble and K.C. Byers were headed for the turn on top. Rural Nell and Bit Of Buzz rushed the turn. Entering the backstretch Bit Of Buzz took command and started to pull away from the field. At the wire, it was Bit Of Buzz all alone, 12 lengths on top. Stone Trouble and K.C. Byers rounded out the finish.

Bit Of Buzz had become the first greyhound to capture the Taunton Triple Crown—the Gold Collar, the Blue Ribbon and the Derby. The only other greyhound to do that, before Taunton closed its doors for the final time in 1981, was the immortal Real Huntsman in 1950. No other greyhound came close.

Bit Of Buzz continued his dominance at Wonderland, schooling in with three wins with comments “Utmost Ease,” “Going Away” and “Best.”

He went on to win the Wonderland Inaugural by two lengths.

He was on fire when he entered the National Championship Event that season at Wonderland. This was no small stake, having been won in preceding years by Rural Rube (1939), Fern Nature (1940, 1941), Never Roll (1942), and Gypsy Band (1943, 1944).

The event is staged for three different distances—Futurity, 5/16 and 3/8.

Buzz’s chart comments were often “Smart Racer,” or “Picks His Spots.”

In his first round, he ran down eventual Derby champ Jubilant Judge to win by 6 lengths. In his second round, Bit of Buzz won both the Futurity and 3/8 legs by six lengths each time, finishing third by just a length-and-a half to easily annex the title. In that Event final, he broke from the six hole, was fourth at the turn and won going away. The comment? “Much The Best,

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Photo-at-the-finish

The photo for this issue looks at the 1987 Derby Lane Sprint Classic Winner. Joining the champ in the winner’s circle are Art Weaver, Mike O’Keefe, Owners, Mike and Debbie Kugler, Trainer, Bob Leslie and Leadout, Don Gilbert. This greyhound won the Classic by 8 lengths in the fastest sprint time of the meet that year (30.51) at Derby Lane. Name the greyhound.

In the previous Photo at the Finish, the greyhound in question was My Fried Lou and was correctly identified by Ethel Alder of Florida who will receive a copy of The Road To Emeryville signed by its author, Paul Hartwell.

Pedigree Spotlight Duxbury/Elizabeth Banks, James Clubber, LK’s Crush N It, Mac’s Trudeaux, O Ya Ice Man, Salud Raindrop

by Gary Guccione

S

ire-line dynasties are among the rarest of rarities

in greyhound racing.

Cornering a plurality of the country’s premier racing stock amongst the top (i.e., sire) lines of any particular era

is difficult and commendable—but dominance is not necessarily dynastic.

To be a true dynasty, it demands majority control by a singular line.

And, it mandates that the ruling line soars on top for at least a full generation.

In the last 70 years, there’ve only been three sire lineages that could claim true “dynasty” status. The first would have been Mixed Harmony, midway through the last century, primarily through his major three sons: Ample Time, Great Valor and Johnny Leonard. The last would have been HB’s Commander, several generations later, by way of such male-line offspring as Molotov and Oswald Cobblepot, augmented by grandsons like Kiowa Sweet Trey, Craigie Whistler, and DK’s Prime Time.

The greatest sire-line dynasty of them all would come between the previously-mentioned pair—Tell You Why*, the Aussie import who reigned in the 1960s, and who sired a cluster of impressionable sons to carry a banner that continues its incomparable impact on up through this day. That

Duxbury/Elizabeth Banks Flying Penske

PAT C CLEMENT Pat C Clementine

Lonesome Cry

WW LONESOME DOVE Sol Cissy

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Cee Jay Miss Callado* Gable Dodge Jabberin Jackie Molotov Siandra

James Clubber Flying Penske

DJAYS OCTANE One More Secret

Swahili Eile*

RCK CATORI Craigie Sweetwon

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Oswald Cobblepot No More Secrets Roanokee* Making Merry Kiowa Sweet Trey Craigie Gazelle

LK’s Crush N It Pat C Clement

LK’S NOW R NEVER Brett’s Raceyone

Dodgem By Design

LK’S ALL IN Clever She Is

Flying Penske

Pat C Clementine Chick’s Racey Frost Lady BJ Gable Dodge Cruzin By Design Rooftop Hardspot Nitro Mickey

Unruly Oshkosh Benefit BJ’s Justin Fast N Loose HB’s Commander HB’s Creole Baby Worthy Reward Coven Miss

Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Kelton Quick Lacey Legs HB’s Commander Mystic Rose Fortress* Susanetta

Unruly Oshkosh Benefit BJ’s Justin Fast N Loose HB’s Commander Valensky Pat C Best Yet Smokin Liz New Tears Free Method Toms The Best Tinrah Princess Oswald Cobblepot TM’s Sweet Dream Greys Statesman Short Speech

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Cee Jay Miss Callado* Oshkosh Racey Chick’s Donna Sports Showcase White Lady BJ Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama He’s My Man Flower Design* Molotov Faithful Maid Flying Train Inverness Miss

lengthy list of sons was led by Hoefer and Westy Whizzer—but it was supported by fellow TYW sons such as Cactus Lonesome, Tell Tom, Runyon’s Genius, West Colonel, Trap Rock (sire-line behind Dutch Bahama), Agreed Upon, Scatty, Oakland Montell, Earlie Fire, Royal Topper and a handful of others. Inarguably this has been the greatest sire-line dynasty of them all—especially since it continues on through today, via primarily through the descendants of

Westy Whizzer (i.e., Downing) and Hoefer (i.e., the Jones boys).

Some old-timers might ask, “What about Rocker Mac*? He ruled the Sire Standings and dominated the U.S. breeding scene longer than any sire before or since?” There’s no doubt that Rocker Mac* himself was a sire dynasty. But never a sire-line dynasty—not even sire-line dominance, as his sons greatly under-performed as producers, never coming close to emulating their dad’s success.

Mac’s Trudeaux Flying Penske

KIOWA MON MANNY Flying Monica K

Kelsos Fusileer

MAC’S NEEDLENOSE Soarin High

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Minaki Zeke Flying Moorea Gable Dodge Lassinagh Silky* Odd Skill Kiowa Morley BB

O Ya Ice Man Flying Penske

KIOWA MON MANNY Flying Monica K

Mogambo

O YA VICTORIA Flop

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Minaki Zeke Flying Moorea Where’s Pedro Zarbo Jimbo Scotty Scatillac Cassie

Salud Raindrop Kiowa Mon Manny

BELLA INFRARED Bella Ionic

Trent Lee

MEGA WHITNEY Starz Melt Away

Flying Penske

Flying Monica K Jimbo Scotty Bella Vanessa Brett Lee San Tan Gem Lonesome Cry Mercury

Unruly Oshkosh Benefit BJ’s Justin Fast N Loose Trouper Zeke Frosty Day* Black Streaker She’s A Natural Wigwam Wag CJ Ima Bahama Arrigle Buddy Last Boher EJ’s Douglas Odd Victory Solitary Runner Kiowa Morley

Unruly Oshkosh Benefit BJ’s Justin Fast N Loose Trouper Zeke Frosty Day* Black Streaker She’s A Natural Brett Lee Elusive Rebel Bright Ebony Gold Serenade Star Chariot* Little Portion P’s Raising Cain Scatillac Baby

Oshkosh Racey She’s A Natural Minaki Zeke Flying Moorea Star Chariot* Little Portion Molotov P’s Raindoll Gun Law Osti Sobbing Sal Wigwam Wag Steves Stones Gable Dodge Jabberin Jackie My Broadway Joe Kelly Klemma

And what of Westy Whizzer?—he, whose productive sons included Big Whizzer, Whizzer Ben, Carry On, Target, Rebel Charlie, Rocket Charge, B. Whiz and F. Whiz and others.

Dominant, yes, but not quite a dynasty—not when half-brother Hoefer was flourishing with the Jones boys. Small matter, since both families carried the same Tell You Why* top-line that has never stopped flourishing.

It’s exciting to see, however, that— as greyhound racing commemorates its 100th anniversary as an entertainment experience on the American sporting scene—we just may be on the verge of witnessing the emergence of another sire-line dynasty. And, yes, it’s another branch of the TYW dynasty. If the contemporary greyhound stars spotlighted in this issue’s column are any indication, we may look back on the Flying Penske sire-line is being of dynasty status.

All seven of the current stars spotlighted in this column carry the Flying Penske sire-line banner (represented by six different pedigrees—and he’s not all that far back in any of them. It’s a signal that perhaps the Penske sireline is reaching a level of dominance that we’ve not seen in since the era of HB’s Commander. True, Penske’s sharp ascent may be an anomaly, but looking back at the last year or so, Flying Penske’s showing has been consistently impressive. Consider, too, that exactly half of the 2018 AllAmerica team are direct male-line descendants of Penske. Moreover, half of the Top 10 sires on last year’s final Sire Standings are flag-bearers of the Flying Penske line—with four of them in the top five.

Just maybe, Flying Penske is on the doorstep of dominance as a male-line sire. Dynasty status? For that, we’ll have to wait and see.

(Full disclosure: In the 37 years of these “Spotlight” columns, every greyhound selected for analysis has been chosen strictly on the basis of his or her track accomplishments. Never was a greyhound selected or shown any favoritism based on his or her

pedigree. In fact, pedigree has never been a factor in the selection process.)

Of interest is the fact that in four of the six Penske top-line pedigrees on display this issue, the other major line of today—Gable Dodge—makes a contribution through the star greyhounds’ dams. Penske and Dodge families are obviously not only compatible, but are teaming up in a manner reminiscent of the TYW/Venerated or TYW/Mixed Harmony or Westy Whizzer/Julius Caesar* tandems that were so successful in eras past.

Carrying the ball for “Team Penske” have been two sons that have already captured Sire Standing championships—Djays Octane and Kiowa Mon Manny—with Pat C Clement also being a major contributor. All three finished in the Top 10 in last year’s Sire Standings (Octane second, Clement third, and Mon Manny fifth).

Other Penske sons providing additional fire power include Last Outlaw, Boc’s Tony Romo, TK Quick Strike, NMS Sweet Thing and Kiowa WW Brother. Grandsons SH Avatar and Bella Infrared—third and tenth, respectively, on last year’s standings— backed up by AMF Ex President, Gigawatt, KL’s Suede, LK’s Sniper and LK’s Now R Never, already comprise a strong supporting cast. Others will no doubt be joining them.

Dominance, yes—but let’s not declare the Penske line a dynasty just yet. Should the trend continue, though, we could be witnessing the crowning of just the fourth sire-line dynasty in the last seven decades of the sport.

Duxbury/Elizabeth Banks These two sisters (but not littermates), owned by Steve Sarras, swept the two biggest stakes at Palm Beach this winter—Duxbury winning the He’s My Man Classic for the Rader Racing Kennel (she also won the Dick Andrews Juvenile late in 2018), while Elizabeth Banks easily captured the James Paul Derby for the D.Q. Williams Kennel. Hunch players should have cashed in on the latter stake (which was held the night before the Oscars) when the two greyhounds

named after Hollywood actors— Elizabeth Banks and Daniel Craig— ran 1-2 in the race (both running out of the Williams Kennel).

Elizabeth Banks is a dark brindle female whelped March 2016, while Duxbury (who was named to the 2018 All-America team) is a black female, whelped a year later from a repeat breeding of Pat C Clement-WW Lonesome Dove.

Pat C Clement has been discussed at length in these columns previously.

Clement is, of course, by Flying Penske, while the most interesting thing about his dam (Pat C Clementine) is that her dad, Cee Jay, was inbred; his parents—HB’s Commander and HB’s Creole Baby—were brother and sister.

Like most of the dams of the stars featured in this column, WW Lonesome Dove (a highly successful producer, even before her Clement litters) descends from Gable Dodge (in this case, by way of Lonesome Cry).

Lonesome Dove’s dam, Sol Cissy, was

by Molotov (giving a third entry of Commander). Susanetta, in the bottom dam line, was by Dutch Bahama and the Wincarnis-Lear Jet female Rifle Lady. That closely resembles Hall Of Fame producer Representation, who was by Dutch Bahama-Lear Jet. Rifle Lady was also a sister to Win Jet, who produced 1995 All-America Flying Neptune and who is also in the tail dam line behind Hall Of Famer Cayman Went.

Besides the tripled up Commander parentage (Akbar-Princess Donna), there are also two Dutch Bahamas and, farther back, five Downings (three of those through Princess Donna).

James Clubber The fact that former sire champ Djays Octane descends from all three of those sire-line dynasties spoken of at the outset perhaps contributes in some way to his huge success as a racer and sire. It also doesn’t hurt that his sire, Flying Penske, is the third straight Hall Of Famer in this blueblooded sire line—with both Penske’s

sire, Oshkosh Racey, and grandsire, Unruly, enshrined prior to Penske’s own induction into “Greyhound Valhalla.” Farther back in that direct male lineage are two other Hall Of Famers: previously mentioned sireline dynasty Tell You Why* and his grandsire, Tumble Bug. Here’s greyhound sire-line royalty at its very best.

Octane is the sire of the most recent (Feb. 2) Orange Park Derby winner, James Clubber. As favorite in the final, Clubber won easily (6 ½ lengths) for the Mike Crowe Kennel.

James Clubber, owned by Charles Woods and the Brindle Kennel, is an April 2016 black Octane son, out of RCK Catori, a daughter of Swahili Eile*-Craigie Sweetwon.

Swahili Eile*’s sire was Roanokee, a tremendously fast speed-dog from Australia. No surprise here, as the Penske line’s success has so often been with speed lines (i.e., Gable Dodge, Brett Lee), as a complement to the endurance quality often associated with Flying Penske stock. Even more speed is found behind Craigie Sweetwon through her sire, Kiowa Sweet Trey. The very bottom dam line goes back to Short Speech, who was

by HB’s Commander (his third entry in this pedigree—two of those through Cobblepot). Hardly insignificant is the fact that Short Speech was out of Bleak Weather, one of those four great female producers from Pat Dalton’s immortal Sand Man-Maythorn Pride cross out of Ireland. Joining Cobblepot among the lines doubled up are K’s Flak and Kelly Jones (both from the Hoefer-Elsie Jones family). Joining Commander among the lines tripled up are Rooster Cogburn (Sand Man’s brother) and super dam Dia’s Stormy Day. LK’s Crush N It Jill Lashmet’s LK’s Crush N It has been living up to his name at Derby Lane the last quarter. The black December 2016 son of LK’s Now R Never-LK’s All In, racing for the Lashmet Kennel, won the St. Pete Inaugural in January after capturing 14 wins in 22 outings at St. Pete in 2018.

He ran second in the Derby Lane Gold Trophy last year, and, through Mar. 2, 2019, had a 13-1-0 record in 14 starts.

The biggest win so far in his career came on Mar. 2 when he coasted to a handy win as the 30-cent to the dollar favorite in the Sprint Classic. He swept all four qualifying rounds, and the Classic victory was his 10th straight at St. Pete.

LK’s Now R Never, Crush N It’s dad, was a finalist in the 2012 Jacksonville Juvenile and the 2013 Derby Lane Sprint Classic. Note the linebreeding of Oshkosh Racey in his third generation—via Flying Penske and Chick’s Racey.

LK’s All In descends from the Gable Dodge line through Dodge’s Hall Of Fame son Dodgem By Design.

Other speed lines in All In’s background include Hall Of Famer Molotov and He’s My Man. Tail dam line here traces back to Inverness Miss, whose dam was the Irish import Slaneyside Peach*. She’s bred somewhat similarly to the great producing dam Maythorn Pride—both with Clonalvy Pride and a Glittering Millie bottom line behind them.

Doubled up in Crush N It’s pedigree—besides Oshkosh Racey—are HB’s Commander and Dutch Bahama.

There are gobs of Westy Whizzer (19) and Hoefer (14) entries, all further glorifying the name of their sire, Tell You Why*.

Mac’s Trudeaux Tri-State invader Mac’s Trudeaux captured the Naples 550 National Championship race the hard way—by having to overtake highly regarded Southland ace Konomi (a 2018 AllAmerican) in the late-going of the invitational. Owned and raced by Patrick McMillon, Mac’s Trudeaux is a May 2016 son of Kiowa Mon Manny-Mac’s Needlenose.

Kiowa Mon Manny appears three times, close-up, in three of the honored pedigrees this issue. Here’s the Penske line on top again, mixing once again with Gable Dodge and other speed lines (e.g., EJ’s Douglas) through Trudeaux’s dam, Mac’s

Needlenose.

Kiowa Morley, in Needlenose’s anchor dam line, was by Flying Highball-Flying Nutty (Highball giving this pedigree its second entry of Black Streaker, the source of two more Unruly appearances). Flying Nutty goes back to Bill Pollard’s Oshkosh blood, eventually to Oshkosh Cash (Hi Vic*-Promesse). Tying it all together is the fact that Oshkosh Cash was also the dam of Oshkosh Benefit—dam of Oshkosh Racey.

Doubled up—besides Black Streaker and Oshkosh Cash—are She’s A Natural, Wincarnis and Understood. Four K’s Flak entries augment the three Unruly entries (same uncle-nephew Jones line intensity found behind James Clubber).

Friend Westy-Miss Gorgeous appears 11 times in distant generations.

O Ya Ice Man Not only did Gary Reicherts’ O Ya Ice Man capture the $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge late last year at Derby Lane, the fawn August 2016 son of Kiowa Mon Manny-O Ya Victoria did it by sweeping all preliminary rounds. Ice Man, who races for the Raines Kennel, finished second to fellow honoree LK’s Crush N It in the Mar. 2 Sprint Classic at Derby Lane.

Here’s Mon Manny’s second pup to be spotlighted this issue—another feather in the cap of Flying Penske. O Ya Victoria contributes the sprint line of Brett Lee, through grandson Mogambo. Victoria’s dam was Flop, the former star at Bluffs Run along with her brother Little Andy. Their tail dam line, through Scatillac Baby, goes back to more Unruly. In the very bottom bracket are such outstanding dams as Miss Oakley, X’s Jennefer and L.L.’s Zee—the latter descending from the classic female producers Lindy Lil and her mother, Wild Nancy.

Tripled up in the pedigree are Unruly, K’s Flak and Rooster Cogburn.

O Ya Victoria herself has three entries of Shining Chariot (two of those behind Mogambo). The nine most influential ancestors in this pedigree

are from Australia, unsurprisingly led by 23 entries of the ubiquitous Temlee (five of those through Brother Fox).

Rocket Jet, also from Australia and the sire of Tell You Why*, shows up more than 125 times in distant generations.

Salud Raindrop Kiowa Mon Manny makes still another appearance in our next spotlighted star—only this time it’s through his son Bella Infrared. Salud Raindrop is dominating at Southland— the same track where her sire reigned so magnificently in his heyday.

The Dorsey Kennel star is a black female, whelped February 2017, out of Infrared and Mega Whitney. Last October she won the Barry Baldwin Juvenile, en route to a 19-8-1 record in 34 starts. This year, Salud Raindrop (owned by Jeff Blair and Mike Montoya) was 8-2-2 in her first 12 starts at America’s premier track, with a string of seven straight wins through Feb. 25.

Raindrop’s mom, Mega Whitney, was a solid Grade A racer at Derby Lane. As a daughter of Trent Lee, she brings such sprint lines as Gable Dodge and Brett Lee to the table.

Kelly Klemma, in the tail dam line, is a granddaughter of Oshkosh Racey (thus doubling him up in this pedigree—as he was with LK’s Crush N It). Kelly Klemma goes back to Stranger’s Kiss, who was by Downing and Adrift (Dillard*-All Heart*) All Heart was a great producer in her day (dam of Bold Footprint and Wild Breeze, by two different sires), descending from Monalee Champion and super Irish dam line, Yurituni.

Doubled up—besides Racey—are She’s A Natural (both behind Kiowa Mon Manny) and Wigwam Wag (both behind Mega Whitney). The two “Un” legends of the 1980s (Understood and Unruly) appear thrice each, while icons Elsie Jones (11 appearances— eight of them through Onie Jones) and Downing (nine appearances) help make for an exquisite bloodline foundation.