News Update:

June 30, 2008
ALL JACKPOTS FORCED OUT TONIGHT
Tonight, (June 30) is the official end of the 2007-2008 meet. July 1st begins the 2008-2009 season.  All jackpots will be forced out tonight. The Tri-Super that is played in races five and seven starts Monday night with a jackpot of $10, 149.00.  The Twin-Trifecta jackpot begins at $5,117.00 and is played in races 11 and 13.

RED DIRT ROAD ADDS BEST TIME TO SEASON'S RECORDSRed Dirt Road
La Rosa Enterprises' star sprinter Red Dirt Road (Ben Awhile x Izz Our Rags) added a season's best time to his record-setting season on Friday.  The male who bumped Flying Macbeth from the top spot in the standings also nudged him from the season's best time.  Last December McAllister's Flying Macbeth recorded a 30.07 over the 550-yard course. The time was the fastest clocked in six months and it appeared Macbeth would keep the status. While Macbeth was preparing for the St. Petersburg Derby his biggest nemesis Red Dirt Road, nosed out the 30.07 with the new 30.06 just three days before the end of the meet.

Red broke from post four in a dominating run leaving the field in a nine length wake. Red's victory was a double record. His time was the fastest and the win, his forty-third, was also the new record during the first year-round meet. Extruding Dream marked the wins at 37 during the 2006 meet. Last month Red topped the wins and has been extending the record since. His season stats are among the best in the nation. He has a 55% win record and lit the board 70 of his 77 starts since last July when the year-round meet began.  Red's stas stopped at 77-43-17-7-3. He will accumulate new season stats beginning July 1.

Saturday night June 28 the red fawn male was paraded on track by trainer Kim
McAuliffe along with owner Margaret Roban Bridges and Windy Bridges. Red was
donning a special blanket that reflected his new win record.  Margaret
accepted Red's certificate listing all his credentials.  "I was glad to see
the girls make the drive from Fort White," said kennel owner Tom La Rosa.
"It was a nice touch." Red Dirt Road's fans were waiting for him after the
race.  Some wore T-shirts that celebrated Red's achievements. "Red will stay
here in St. Pete and will be our entry in the Fall Sprint in September,"
said La Rosa.

GOLDEN DERBY FOR D'ARCY'S
D'Arcy kennel owner and trainer Mick D'Arcy was all smiles in the winner's
circle and was joined by his son Michael and his daughter Catherine who owns
Greys Touch Gold-winner of the Derby. "Orla is her kennel name that means
gold in Irish," said Catherine during a winner's circle interview. "We are
so proud of her."

Mick D'Arcy who was the former trainer of Greymeadow kennel won the 2003
Derby with Greys Marquis. This year's Derby was a first for D'Arcy as a
kennel owner. "She has been waiting for her chance and tonight she took it,"
said D'Arcy.  Greys Touch Gold (Fortified Power x Greys Kadeekenya) was a
finalist in last year's St. Pete Derby too.

GREYHOUND OWNER WINS THIRD FLORIDA STAKES
Kansas greyhound owner Jack Sherck won his third FL stakes race during the
past four months when WW Waffle Crisp won the Derby Consolation Saturday
night. Sherck owned the World Classic champion Starz Jenko who went on to
win the Palm Beach Classic on Memorial Day. At Derby Lane Saturday night's
Consolation was captured by WW Waffle Crisp (Flying Penske x Alpha Bits) who
passed her kennelmate WW's Uh Huh and pulled away in a six length victory.
Waffle Crisp races with the Wayne Ward kennel who won their first
Consolation. Trainer John Graham won the 2005 St. Petersburg Derby with Its
Dust Em.

  June 27, 2008 Weekend HeadlinesRed Dirt Road

Friday Night Simulcasts include horses with local ties Fan Appreciation Prize Giveaways Saturday night Red Dirt Road seeks to extend win record Friday, recognition ceremony Saturday Magic City seeking historic mark in St. Pete Derby Saturday night

Two horses with local connections will be included in Derby Lane's Friday night simulcast from Prairie Meadows. Fans can watch and wager on familiar horses handled by Tampa Bay Down's two-time defending leading trainer Jamie Ness and Tom Proctor, another leading trainer Friday night. First post from Prairie Meadows is 7:30 PM.

Tom Proctor conditions tight Precision, who broke her maiden at Tampa Bay Downs. She competes in the Grade III $200,000 Iowa Oaks. The Oaks is the 8th race. Approximate post time is 10:45 PM. The ninth race features Repenting who was claimed by Oldsmar's leading owner Balkrisna Sukharan for $25,000. Repenting is a gelding trained by Jamie Ness and hopes to collect the winner 's share of the $250,000 Iowa Derby. Best of luck to these fine horses and their connections.

Fan Appreciation Saturday Night
Fan Appreciation Night offers free admission and plenty of prizes that include tickets to Busch Gardens, Disney World, Sea World, a weekend for two at the beach, and tickets to a Tampa Bay Rays baseball game. The prizes will be drawn after the post parade of races two, four, six, eight and ten.

Red Dirt Road races Friday, honored Saturday
La Rosa Enterprises' Red Dirt Road will run his final race of the first year-round season at Derby Lane Friday night June 27. Last month Red, who will turn three years old in August, edged out the 37 win record held by Extruding Dream since 2006.  Red has continued to add to his staggering statistics of 76-42-17-7-3 posted after his win this past Monday night. Red Dirt Road (Ben Awhile x Izz Our Rags) competes in race six.

Derby Lane will recognize the champion with an on track presentation (weather permitting) Saturday night June 28 following the sixth race. Red Dirt Road will be recognized for setting a new wins record. Red Dirt Road also won the T. L. Weaver stakes on June 7 and will wrap up the meet as the "top dog."  Dorothy and Margaret Roban of Ft. White FL, who own Red Dirt Road, are expected to participate in the ceremonies.

Magic City seeking historic win in St. Petersburg Derby Saturday night
When Fly Bye Popstar steps on track in the tenth race Saturday night he could mark Derby stakes history. The male races for the Magic City kennel that has won the St. Pete Derby for the past two years. If Popstar wins the race he will mark a first time kennel threepeat in a Derby stakes. His sire,
Impossible Dream, would also become the first threepeat sire of a Derby winner. Extruding Dream and Phenomenal Dream (brothers) won the past two stakes and where whelped from Iwantthattrophy.  Popstar's mother is Bar B Chick.

 

 

 

 

 

June 26, 2008Red Dirt Road

Magic City seeking historic Derby win Saturday night

Last night the semifinal rounds produced one of the best distance finals in the nation for the 82nd running of the St. Petersburg Derby. The awesome eight will line up Saturday night in race ten for the stakes title. There have been several historic marks this season and fans could see another piece of greyhound history on Saturday if Magic City's Fly Bye Popstar scores the Derby win.

No kennel has ever won the stakes race three years in a row. And only a handful of kennels has accomplished a consecutive Derby streak. Magic City's two-year reign was accomplished with brothers Extruding Dream (2006) and Phenomenal Dream (2007).  Magic City joined the ranks last year that included Mendheim kennel who won the 2000 & 2001 Derby with Boot Scootin Gal. R. E. Thomas kennel scored back to back Derby titles with Noti Angnes (1980) and T Hee (1979). G. A. Alderson kennel's Holy Brother was a back to back Derby winner in 1953 and 1954.  The first kennel to win consecutive titles was Shaw kennel with Bad Sally that won the 1937 and 1938 St. Petersburg Derby.

Although the semifinal rounds were female dominated, four of the five males finals advanced to the Derby. McAllister kennel has stacked the Derby deck in his favor as all three of the kennel entries advanced to the Derby. Flying Midnite who was the kennel's entry in last year's Consolation
accelerated in the homestretch to guarantee her Derby slot winning race six. WW Shys Drawing finished second followed by Flying Macbeth who set the pace and finished third. Castle Princess, a round one qualifying winner, closed just in time to win the photo for fourth. Ucme Fastromance, WW's Uh Huh,
Oshkosh Timer and Greys Star Glory filled the first four slots in the Consolation field.

Race ten saw an explosive performance by Fly Bye Popstar who was not going to allow anyone to get in his way of a guaranteed Derby post. Popstar shot to the front from post eight in a speedy 37.24. Distance Classic winner Flyin Bridgeport ran second followed by Greys Touch Gold and Sheriff Dawson
who filled the final four Derby posts. WW Waffle Crisp, Avondale, Backwood Juanita and Kiowa Lets Go will compete in the Consolation.

Post positions for the St. Pete Derby and the Consolation Derby will be held in the Racing office tonight (June 26). The two stakes races will highlight the Fan Appreciation weekend giveaways to help kick off the summer season that begins July 1.  Best of luck to everyone in both races.

Official entries for the 82nd annual St. Pete Derby Lane - Race 10 Saturday Night June 28
(Not in post position order)

Fly Bye Popstar (Impossible Dream x Bar B Chick), Magic City, Doug Flint
trainer, Alton Thomas or Randy Finegan owners.

Flyin Bridgeport (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Flying Harriet) McAllister, Barbara
McAllister trainer, Vince Berland owner.

Castle Princess (Craigie Mo Town x Greys Free Style) D'Arcy kennel, owner
and trainer Mick D'Arcy

WW Shys Drawing (State Of The Art x Kiowa WW Iris) Wayne Ward, John Graham
trainer, Julia Ward owner.

Sheriff Dawson (Dodgem By Design x Joanne's Peach) Charter, Danielle Asbury
trainer, Byron Childs owner

Flying Macbeth (Flying Hydrogen x Fuzzys Blueangel) McAllister, Barbara
McAllister trainer, Vince Berland owner.

Greys Touch Gold (Fortified Power x Greys Dadeekenya) D'Arcy kennel and
trainer, Catherine D'Arcy owner

Flying Midnite (Flying Penske x Dalcash Vinita*) McAllister, Barbara
McAllister trainer, Vince Berland owner.

78th annual Consolation Derby entries - Race 8 Saturday Night
(Not in post position order)
WW Waffle Crisp (Flying Penske x Alpha Bits) Wayne Ward, John Graham trainer, Jack Sherck owner.

WW's Uh Huh (Larking About* x WW Hey Bale) Wayne Ward, John Graham trainer, Julia Ward owner.

Oshkosh Timer (Elway Drive x Oshkosh Martina) Thorne/Lelas, David Beeler trainer, Larry Pollard owner.
 
Backwood Juanita (Fuzzys FBI x Simoom) Thorne/Lelas, David Beeler trainer, Hugo Hartsfield, Jr. owner.

Avondale (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Flying Nikkel) D'Arcy kennel, owner and trainer Mick D'Arcy.

UCME Fastromance (Aimin By Design x Dalcash Carley) Charter, Danielle Ashbury trainer, S. R. Rangel or Van Winkle Greyhounds owner.

Kiowa Lets Go (Kiowa Sweet Joe x Kiowa Tom Live) Filipelli & O'Donnell, Smith Greyhounds or P. O'Donnell owners.

Greys Star Glory (Taziluz x Greys Star Dazed) Lester Raines, Ken Lesperance trainer, Jack Butler owner.

 

 

June 25, 2008
St Pete Derby semifinals tonight
Five males and eleven females will compete in tonight’s semifinals for a post in the 82nd annual St. Petersburg Derby to be held this Saturday night. Flyin Bridgeport is the leading favorite and hopes to score a second major distance stakes title that would boost him to the top of the list for another Flashy Sir nomination. Bridgeport won Saturday’s qualifiers and needs to run fourth or better tonight for a Derby slot.
 
Bridgeport is one of three McAllister kennel entries that advanced from the first round. His kennelmates Flying Midnite and Flying Macbeth will compete in race six against D’Arcy kennel’s Castle Princess who also scored a first round win. Her kennelmates Greys Touch Gold and Avondale will compete against Bridgeport in race ten.
All three Wayne Ward’s entries advanced from round one. WW Shys Drawing and WW’s Uh Huh face-off with Castle Princess in race six. WW Waffle Crisp is featured in race ten.
 
Fly Bye Popstar who is featured in race ten is the Magic City Derby hopeful. Trainer Doug Flint won the stakes during the past two years with brothers Extruding Dream and Phenomenal Dream. A Derby slot and victory with Popstar would see an Impossible Dream sired champion for three consecutive years.
And, speaking of sires, Kiowa Lets Go from the Filipelli & O’Donnell kennel could follow in her father’s Derby steps if she can post a fourth or better. She is the daughter of the 2002 Derby winner Kiowa Sweet Joe. She is in tough competition and needs a race benefit in the tenth tonight.
 
Other semifinalists are Oshkosh Timer (race six) and Backwood Juanita (race ten) from Thorne/Lelas kennel. Ucme Fastromance (race six) and Sheriff Dawson (race ten) are both Charter hopefuls. Greys Star Glory will break from post one for the Lester Raines kennel.
 
All sixteen of tonight’s entries will either compete in the Saturday’s Derby or the Consolation. The first four finishers in races six and ten will fill the Derby slots. The remaining eight will be the Consolation entries for Saturday night’s Fan Appreciation night.
 
Red Dirt Road wins again
Monday night the new win record-setter Red Dirt Road scored win number 42. He is expected to race one more time this week to wrap up his record-setting meet. Red Dirt Road, a son of former Derby Lane All American Ben Awhile will be honored Saturday night for marking the new record for the LaRosa Enterprises kennel. Owners Margaret and Dorothy Roban are expected to make the trip to St. Petersburg for the presentation.
 
 
 

June 23, 2008Red Dirt Road


Charles Marriott & Talentedmrripley land spots in Hall of Fame What a weekend! First the St. Petersburg Times headline on Saturday was; St. Petersburg man lands in Greyhound Hall of Fame by Don Jensen. The story reported that Charles Marriott, a long time kennel operator here at Derby Lane and Talentedmrripley-a record-breaking "Derby Dog" will be inducted
into the National Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, KS in October. Click HERE to read the full story.Talentedmrripley was a huge draw and arguably more popular than the beloved Keefer who was a champion in the 80's. Talentedmrripley gained fans worldwide that helped generate a record handle at Derby Lane of $1,317,111 on June 29, 2002. The record stands to date.  Ripley is retired and takes up residence as an official greeter at the Greyhound Hall of Fame. His lavish surroundings include video highlights of his championship career. Talentedmrripley was born in October of 1999 and along with his induction, he will celebrate his 9th birthday.

Red Dirt Road seeks win 42 Monday night
The record-setting Red Dirt Road will wrap up the season as top dog for sure. Red surpassed the 37 record mark last month and seeks his 42nd win Monday night in race six.  Red's biggest nemesis Flying Macbeth is three wins behind Red and will only have two more starts before the end of the meet.  Macbeth who is currently competing in the St. Pete Derby series, was breathing down Red's back. Macbeth finished third Saturday taking the pressure off Red for the solo win title.  "We are really proud of him (Red Dirt Road)," said Tom La Rosa who owns the La Rosa Enterprises kennel. "He deserves the recognition and the Roban's did a great job with him."

Derby Lane will recognize Red Dirt Road on Saturday night June 28 as part of the Fan Appreciation/St. Pete Derby night festivities.

Field set for Wednesday Derby semifinals
The field was sliced in half Saturday night after thirty-two hopefuls competed in four heats in the 82nd annual St. Petersburg Derby series. The first four finishers in races 4, 6, 8 and ten advanced to Wednesday's races. Magic City is the Derby defending kennel that has won the stakes during the
past two years. In 2006 Extruding Dream crossed first and last year his brother Phenomenal Dream won the race.  Saturday night the kennel hopeful Fly Bye Popstar kicked off the qualifiers with a win in race four.  Popstar beat the betting favorite. WW Shys Drawing and Sheriff Dawson ran second and
third and also advanced to semifinals. Greys Touch Gold closed just in time for a fourth place finish.

Race six saw D'Arcy kennel's Castle Princess go box to wire from post three and return $6.00 to win as the winning favorite in the race. Castle Princess also clocked the fastest time of the first round heats of 38.04. UCME Fastromance ran second followed by Oshkosh Timer and Flying Midnite. Rainingonsunday was nipped for the fourth place position.

Race eighth saw this year's Flashy Sir recipient and Distance Classic winner Flyin Bridgeport draw away from the field for the top McAllister kennel. The race favorite won by six lengths and is a leading favorite in the series. Bridgeport was a finalist in last year's race and hopes to take the title this year. Kiowa Lets Go ran third. WW Waffle Crisp nosed out Designer Angel for the fourth place finish.

WW's Uh Huh won the tenth race giving the Wayne Ward kennel three entries in Wednesday's semifinals. D'Arcy kennel and McAllister also have three entries in the semifinals. Thorne/Lelas kennel has two entries as well as Charter. Lester Raines, Filipelli & O'Donnell and Magic City have one entry each. The semifinal field will be drawn on Monday.

 

 

Weekend News June 20, 2008Red Dirt Road

Magic City gears up for Derby threepeat

The 82nd running of the St. Petersburg Derby will begin Saturday night June 21 where Magic City kennel and trainer Doug Flint hope to win the stakes for a third consecutive year.  In 2006, Extruding Dream captured the title along with Flashy Sir and All-American awards.  Last year, Extruding's brother Phenomenal Dream won the stakes and Extruding was the runner-up in the Consolation.  This year, Magic City hopefuls are Fly Bye Popstar and Gotta Havedreams.


Saturday night thirty-two distance greyhounds will compete in single elimination rounds to produce this year's finalists for the June 28 stakes. Four heats will be held in races four, six, eight and ten. Greyhounds finishing fourth or better in round one advance to semifinals next Wednesday June 25.

Fly Bye Popstar kicks off the opening rounds in race four Saturday night. He will face off with Greys Touch Gold, also a Derby finalist last year and a Distance Classic finalist this year. Popstar has been installed as the program favorite.

McAllister kennel won last year's Consolation Derby with Starz Supreme. Race six features the kennel's Flying Midnite, a third place finisher in that race and Greys Blak Smith-a third place finisher in this year's Distance Classic. This year's Distance Classic runner-up Castle Princess is also in the field as well as Rainingonsunday, a litter-sister to this season's top sprinter Red Dirt Road.

This year's two-time Distance Classic winner Flyin Bridgeport competes in race eight. Bridgeport was a Derby finalist last year and has his sights set on a second major distance win that would put him high on the list for a second Flashy Sir nomination. Designer Angel and WW Waffle Crisp, two impressive youngsters who were Distance Classic finalists this year, are expected to challenge the stakes veteran again.  Seaquest is also in race eight and was a Derby finalist last year.

Gotta Havedreams, who was taken off after semifinals of this year's Distance Classic in April, has had two official distance starts since his return. He will conclude the first round in race ten. He will face-off with Flying Macbeth who proved he could go the distance last week. Macbeth was the undefeated finalist in the 660-yard Challenge stakes last December. In March, the dual distance athlete pulled up over the longer course. Last week he competed in his first distance race since March and won. He appears to be
up to the challenge.

Other weekend notes.
Friday night

Race 3: BI's Blue Night is going for three in a row over the 550-yard course in hopes to move up to grade A for the first time this season.

Race 4: Victory King Me who schooled impressively just missed winning his first Maiden race by a nose. He should move up a grade.

Race 6: Ninos Cahilflyer is also seeking three in a row but might have a hard time in this field that includes Bobbye's Digger, a fleet-footed top grade contender that will steal the lead early.

Race 10: Kaias Sequoyah's win streak was snapped this past Monday. He is expected to come back with a vengeance. Flyin Home Depot will be a strong challenger who is seeking a fifth win in seven starts.

Race 15: TK Rapala is a young pup who is six of six in the money heading. He has won half of his career starts. Rapala has closed to win his last three races and is looking for four in a row.  He will be tested in this late race.

Saturday night:

Race 2: RG's Tuscany is a new pup rapidly moving up the graded ladder. She has had five official starts and won her last three starts. Seeking a fourth consecutive win, Tuscany hopes to keep her perfect money record and win streak in tact.

Race 4: DERBY QUALIFIER features Fly Bye Popstar and Greys Touch Gold Race 6: DERBY QUALIFIER features Flying Midnite and Greys Blak Smith

Race 7: Kelso's Egomaniac is a pup to watch. He won all schoolers and his first official start on Wednesday.

Race 8: DERBY QUALIFIER features Flyin Bridgeport, WW Waffle Crisp and Designer Angel.

Race 9: Gold Trophy Juvenile winner Craigie Mr Venus and Flying Xylitol will battle it out for the win along with Kiowa AK Kieffer who was a finalist in the Weaver stakes two weeks ago.

Race 10: DERBY QUALIFIER features Gotta Havedreams and Flying Macbeth

 

 

June 19, 2008Red Dirt Road

Two for One Fajitas in our Sports Bar Tonight

Tonight, and every Thursday night is two for one Fajitas in the Plaza Sports Bar located on the 4th floor of the Plaza building. The restaurant opens at 6:30 PM. Along with the Fajitas, there are beer bucket specials tonight and every night the Sports Bar is open. Current hours of operation are Wednesday matinee open at 11:30 - 5:00 PM. Thursday and Friday night open 6:30 PM - 11:00PM. Saturday open all day 11:30 AM - 11:00 PM. Along with Fajitas, the Sports Bar offers a great casual menu from appetizers to steak dinners.

St. Petersburg Derby draw tonight
The field for the starting lineup in the 82nd annual St Petersburg Derby will be drawn in the Racing office tonight. Expected to be among the field is this year's two-time Distance Classic winner Flyin Bridgeport. Flying Midnight, Greys Blak Smith and Greys Touch Gold who were starters in last year's stakes could also be among this year's entries.

The St. Petersburg is the longest running distance stakes in the nation. The race is a single elimination tournament beginning with 32 entries in four races. The first four finishers in each qualifier will advance to semifinal rounds Wednesday night June 25. The first four finishers in each of the two semifinal races will become the Derby finalists. The remaining eight will compete in the Consolation Derby. Both stakes races will be held Saturday night June 28 along with Fan Appreciation Night where we are giving away
awesome prizes! Must be 18 years of age and present to win prizes.

 

 

June 17, 2008 - Patrick's Dream Comes True!
Red Dirt Road
Monday night Patrick Macri's dream came true thanks to the Sunshine Foundation of Canada and Derby Lane.  Patrick watches the Derby Lane races via TV in Canada and wanted to see the greyhounds in person. It was an honor to accommodate this young man and his wonderful family.

Patrick's evening began with a kennel tour as he gave good luck pats to the racers and learned about how the greyhounds are cared for. Patrick and his family watched weigh-in and then had dinner and watched several races. Kennel personnel visited him at his table and he even received a lucky ticket from a Derby Lane employee.

Nova kennel's Deco Fiorina won the fourth race that was dedicated to Patrick.  It was a wonderful evening for Patrick who is a remarkable young man. He loves the races and the animals and Derby Lane was very fortunate to have this young man visit. We were very proud to help make his dream come
true.

The Sunshine Foundation of Canada grants dreams to children with life threatening illnesses or severe physical disabilities between the ages of 3 -18th birthday. Visit www.sunshine.ca.

 

 

 

June 15, 2008- Derby Lane’s live action is SUPERRed Dirt Road

 

Derby Lane’s wagering format now offers Superfecta wagering on every race during every live action performance. Derby Lane’s live action continues all summer long with night racing Monday through Saturday night. Post time 7:30 PM. Matinees are Wednesday and Saturday with a 12:30 PM Post time.

Flyin Bridgeport prepares for upcoming Derby
Flyin Bridgeport who was named the top distance greyhound in the nation last year by the NGA, is seeking a second big distance win in the upcoming St. Petersburg Derby. The 82nd annual stakes is the track’s second longest running feature next to the annual Inaugural race. Kennels will enter their top distance runners for the first round that begins Saturday night June 21. Greyhounds entering the first rounds must finish a fourth or better to move to semifinals on Wednesday night June 25. The top four finishers in each of the two rounds will become the Derby finalists on June 28. The remaining eight will be featured in the Consolation Derby the same evening.

The combined purse of the two races is $40,000. The top McAllister kennel has unofficially recorded 630 wins to date. He is on course for an unprecedented mark during the first year-round meet. Flyin Bridgeport will be among the McAllister entries. Other greyhounds expected to enter are D’ Arcy kennel’s Greys Touch Gold, Wayne Ward’s WW Waffle Crisp and Lester Raines’ Designer Angel. Magic City kennel won last year’s race with Phenomenal Dream. Fly Bye Popstar is expected to be this year’s kennel nominee.

Red Dirt Road extends win record
Friday night Red Dirt Road extended the new season win mark to 41 wins in another sensational come from behind victory. He also recorded three in a row. The La Rosa Enterprises champion broke the mark of 37 last month and has two weeks to add to his new record before the new meet starts on July 1.
If you missed the race, you can watch the replay by clicking on "Racing" on the home page and then "Replays Archive". Red won race ten Friday night from post five. Congratulations on another sensational sprint!

Happy Father's Day from Derby LaneRed Dirt Road

This Sunday is Father's Day and speaking of father's, many of our past champion males have produced outstanding offspring.  The sire in the spotlight at the moment is Ben Awhile whose son Red Dirt Road captured last week's T. L. Weaver stakes, set a new win record last month and is competing
tonight!

Red Dirt Road kicks off Father's Day weekend races La Rosa Enterprises' star sprinter Red Dirt Road hopes to improve the new win record and extend it to 41 Friday night in race 10. Last week Red Dirt Road won the $8,000 T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge and recorded his 40th win of the meet.  He passed the previous record mark of 37 set in 2006 and has two more weeks to extend it before the new meet begins on July 1.

Owned by Margaret Roban Bridges and Dorothy Roban, the sturdy male whelped from Izz Our Rags has exceeded all expectations of him.  Red's father Ben Awhile was a stakes winning sprinter and among the nations top eight in 2002. Ben earned a slot on the All America Team. Last year Red's staggering
stats lacked a stakes win. This year the champion male boasts a record of 73-40-17-6-3 for the meet that includes a new win record. Kim McAuliffe who trains Red Dirt Road also handled Ben Awhile.

There is no doubt Red has made his papa proud.  Red Dirt Road will seek win 41 in race ten Friday night against Bobbye's Donjuan who finished an impressive third in last week's Weaver final. Red is also seeking the hat trick Friday night and will be threatened by Jack's Rapidfire also a finalist in last week's stakes, and Law's Crusader who won his last start.

While Red Dirt Road is seeking to improve his record, Red's litter-brother Rainingonsunday seeks a repeat win in race four  Saturday night. Sunday moved back to the top grade over the 660-yard course this past Tuesday. Kiowa Kay Kirk who won his last top grade start is expected to give Rainingonsunday a challenge. Flying Midnite, Designer Angel and BBR Penske Pal are also top grade distance runners.

Flyin Bridgeport prepares for Distance Classic
Flyin Bridgeport competes Saturday night in race 12 as he prepares for the upcoming St. Pete Derby. The 2007 Flashy Sir winner and All American became one of three greyhounds to score a back-to-back victory in the $100,000 Distance Classic earlier this year.  Bridgeport has won four of his last six
starts and is hoping for a victory in the stakes that would put him in the running for another Flashy Sir title.  WW Waffle Crisp who is expected to challenge Bridgeport has won half of her last six starts. Fly Bye Popstar-the runner-up in last week's T. L. Weaver stakes is expected to be an entry in the upcoming Derby. Popstar races with Magic City kennel that won last year's Derby with Phenomenal Dream.

June 12, 2008
Kaias Sequoyah scores hat trick in Twin Trifecta wager
Last night’s racing saw LaRosa Enterprises’ Kaias Sequoyah score the hat trick and bring in the first half of the Twin Trifecta. Sequoyah shot out on top and pulled away by five lengths in the top grade field. Bobbye’s Digger and Kiowa AK Kieffer ran second and third.
Cal Holland kennel’s Jack’s Streak headed the second half of the Twin Trifecta followed by Delray Garrity and Flying Powerboat. The Twin Trifecta jackpot is forced out every Wednesday night and last night’s winning combinations of (2-5-4) in race 11 and (2-8-1) in race 13 paid $15,603.30.

Thursday Night 2 for 1 Fajitas in Sports Bar
Derby Lane offers some of the best food values in the bay area and tonight in our Plaza Sports Bar enjoy two for one Fajita dinners for just $8.95. WHAT A DEAL! Admission is FREE everyday at Derby Lane. The Sports Bar opens at 6:30 PM tonight. Derby Lane also offers live greyhound racing with a first post of 7:30 PM tonight, simulcast wagering on horses, Jai alai and other Florida greyhounds as well as Poker action from 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM tonight.

JACKS IN JUNE
During the month of June win with Jacks and we match the pot! Details available in Poker room. Don’t miss the Knock Out tournament on June 29. Sign up today in the Plaza Poker Room.

Fan Appreciation Night is June 28
Mark your calendar for our Fan Appreciation Night on June 28. The evening will be filled with great prize drawings and we will feature the 82nd running of the St. Petersburg Derby and Consolation. The night will help kickoff the summer racing schedule as well as thank our fans for their support. Fans can win tickets to Busch Gardens, Disney, Rays baseball game and we have a weekend on the beach for two that is perfect for this time of year.


June 11, 2008

Craigie Mr Venus streak halted
Tuesday night D'Arcy kennel's Ballet Lady kept Gold Trophy Champ Craigie Mr
Venus from scoring five in a row over the 550-yard course. Venus won the
stakes for the Raines kennel and was the betting favorite that encountered
late trouble.  The fleet footed Lady won in box to wire fashion from the two
box.

Twin Trifecta Jackpot forced out tonigh.t
Tonight and every Wednesday night the Twin Trifecta Jackpot is forced out.
The jackpot begins over $4,000 in the matinee races. The Twin Trifecta is
played in races 11 and 13.

Wednesday notes:
Matinee:
Race 6: Flying Xylitol is seeking three in a row over the sprint course. The
recent Gold Trophy semifinalist is the program favorite. He could meet
strong opposition from TI Gallop and Craigie May who gave a winning effort
last time out.
Race 8: Jack's Speedster is overdue. The box breaker has led to the stretch
in his past three races. Today he should be able to score an overdue win.
Race 10: The top McAllister kennel could run one-two with Flying Ardmore who
is seeking a repeat win against his kennelmate Flying Snap Off.

Wednesday night:
Race 1: Artic Mist has been the bet favorite in three of his last six starts
and should score the first half of the Daily Double from post one.
Race 2: Winter Blaze could bring in the back half of the double from post
six. The double drop entry was the bet favorite last outing from the eight.
Tonight she races from post six.
Race 6: Kiowa SUV is seeking the hat trick in race six. Her odds are
favorable but she will need to watch Ebor Hero who drew the rail pole.
Race 8: WW Waffle Crisp is seeking her fourth win in five starts over the
longer course. She is preparing for the upcoming St Petersburg Derby.
Race 9: PR's Jimmy John appears to be a prominent pup. He has finished in
the quiniela three of four times and will face off with the seasoned Lamorge
Sweetums with over 80 official starts.
Race 11: The first half of the Twin Trifecta features Kaias Sequoyah going
for three in a row against T L Weaver runner-up Fly Bye Popstar who drew the
same seven post that he had in the stakes. Kiowa AK Kieffer was also a
Weaver finalist and ran fifth despite first turn trouble.
Race 13: The back half of the Twin Trifecta wager could see Jack's Streak go
box to wire from the same inside two post that he had drawn in his past four
consecutive starts. Philippian, a top grade drop should also finish as part
of the trifecta. WW Hey Spanky and Lazy K Red Sea are also strong rivals in
the field.

Tuesday June 10, 2008

McAllister setting unprecedented record
Red Dirt Road
With just three weeks left in the first year-round meet the McAllister kennel is still going strong. FlyingMacbeth marked the kennel's 600th win recently and heading into tonight's races McAllister is nearing the 620 mark.   Last year McAllister dropped his second Mega kennel booking and concentrated on taking the top spot.  He said with the year-round schedule his goal was to hit the 600 mark.

McAllister saw his dream surpass his expectations.  The kennel continues to bring out the talents of greyhounds fueled by Vince Berland and Flying Eagles.  Earlier this year McAllister had to see his Rural Rube winner Flying Stanley leave as well as Kansas stakes champion Flying Fabian, Flying Chain and a host of others. Although it appeared that the top stars left, McAllister still remains on top and has replaced them with more top grade athletes.

His other star Flyin Bridgeport who was named the 2007 Flashy Sir winner, made history this year at Derby Lane when he became the third greyhound in the history of the Distance Classic to score back-to-back victories in the 49th annual event.  McAllister himself became part of the industry history by winning stakes races with both of the national award winners.


Flying Stanley is in Kansas at the Berland farm. Bridgeport is still at Derby Lane and is preparing to compete in the St. Petersburg Derby. Bridgeport was a finalist in last year's race and hopes to earn a post in this year's final for a second shot at the title and a second distance stakes this year.

Tonight, McAllister debuts another promising pup. Flying Brando who won all three official schoolers makes his debut in race three from post one. Flying Regent-a McAllister favorite in last month's Gold Trophy race competes in race six tonight along with his kennelmate Flying Eagle in the TA sprint.

Flyin Home Depot was the runner-up in the Gold Trophy stakes and faces off with the winner Craigie Mr Venus who is also seeking five straight in race ten tonight.

McAllister hopes to close out the Tuesday night races with a victory in race 14. Flying Elektra who is down two grades hopes to cinch the 660-yard race against the program favorite Odd Rover.

 

 

June 8, 2008 Monday Night Live Action Begins Today

Red Dirt Road
Don’t forget our new summer schedule that eliminates the Monday matinee racing. Monday night racing continues all summer with nightly performances Monday through Saturday nights. Post time 7:30 PM. Matinees during the summer will be held Wednesday and Saturday’s with a 12:30 PM post time. The 2007-2008 greyhound season wraps up June 30 and the new live action schedule for 2008-2009 kicks off on July 1.

The plaza gates open every day at 11:30 AM all year long offering simulcast wagering on horses, Jai-alai and other FL greyhounds. The Gallery Lounge is also open at 11:30 AM with daily food specials, a casual menu and drink favorites. Poker Play is 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 2:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday and Saturday nights.

Red Dirt Road paves path to stakes victory
Over 7,000 fans came out to Derby Lane during the double stakes day that offered wagering on the Belmont and the 12th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial stakes. Fans were frantically lining up for their Big Brown T-shirts. Although the Triple Crown hopeful was unable to pull off the historic win, he will always be a true champion.

Saturday night June 7, LaRosa Enterprise’s Red Dirt Road (Ben Awhile x Izz Our Rags) paved a path to victory in the 12th annual Weaver stakes. The race named after Derby Lane’s founding President Thomas Lee Weaver, saw the LaRosa star get through the troubled first turn and coast to victory in a five length victory. Red Dirt Road is the current win leader and extended the new season record to 40. "I liked his post and although he has had bad luck in stakes finals, I felt he could win tonight," said trainer Kim McAuliffe. Margaret Roban Bridges and Dorothy Roban who were unable to attend the St. Petersburg race own Red Dirt Road.

Gamblers made Red’s biggest nemesis Flying Macbeth the betting favorite in the field. Macbeth is the season’s fastest and was the "top dog" until he was sidelined for a brief stint. That time was just enough for Red to gain the top spot and record a new win record.

The stakes final was trouble from the onset. When the box opened Red was out on top but last year’s runner-up Sol Deli rushed past him and was a half-length in front briefly before a major jam in the first turn forced her out of the race. The first turn saw a seven dog jam that was full of bumps and shuffling. Red who was tight on the rail endured the pressure and pulled away from the field. Fly Bye Popstar gave a winning effort for the defending Magic City kennel that won last year’s race with Extruding Dream. Bobbye’s Donjuan broke sharp to the turn but was bumped further outside. He recovered for a third place finish.

Although he finished fourth, Flying Macbeth-the bet favorite, put forth an extraordinary effort that saw him shutoff several times but the sturdy male continued to overcome and light the board. Fifth through eighth was Kiowa AK Kieffer who hurdled Sol Deli in the first turn to avoid collision. Jack’s Rapidfire was also part of the early jam as was Van’s Escalade and Sol Deli.

Red clocked a 30.72 for the win and paid $5.60, 3.40 and 2.80. Fly Bye Popstar paid $14.60, 4.80 and Bobbye’s Donjuan returned $4.80 to show. Red Dirt Road’s victory put him a better position to cinch the top dog status to wrap up the 2007-2008 meet. Red is three wins in front of Macbeth but with three weeks left before the new season begins, there is room for an upset and will make for an exciting finale before the kick off of the new meet on July 1.

Weekend news updated June 6
Historic Double Stakes weekend begins Friday
Red Dirt Road
You won't want to miss Big Brown's record setting feat this weekend at historic Derby Lane. Advance wagering on the Belmont begins Friday June 6 when the Plaza gates open at 11:30 AM. Saturday matinee the main entrance and the Plaza gates will open at 11:30 AM as fans prepare for a fun-filled day. The festivities begin with Belmont wagering at noon followed by live action greyhound racing at 12:30 PM and Poker play begins at 2:00 PM with continuous play until 2:00 AM. There will be 2,000 Big Brown for Triple Crown T-shirts to be given out for the historic race later in the day.

Concession specials include .75 hot dogs and .75 cent sodas as well as $1.50 drafts at the Home Stretch and Finish Line concessions located ground level. Live entertainment by Blast will begin at 4:30 PM until 8:00 PM. Fans can enjoy the sounds while wearing their Big Brown T-shirts in support of the big race.

Saturday night's greyhound action begins at 7:30 PM and the 12th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge will be held in race eight. The must-see event features two of America's top sprinters Red Dirt Road and Flying Macbeth. These two champion males have been battling all season long. Last week, Red Dirt Road set a new season win record of 38.  Flying Macbeth is just two wins behind him for the season title that concludes on June 30.

Both Red and Macbeth won their Wednesday night qualifiers. Both overcame early trouble and rallied to win.  Both champions also recorded the same 30.78 over the 550-yard course on Wednesday making them an even match for Saturday's final.

The stakes race, named after Derby Lane's founding President Thomas Lee Weaver, is the eighth race Saturday night with an approximate post time of 9:29 PM. This is a fantastic field offering some big returns if the two leading favorites run into trouble.

Among the field is Sol Deli-the only female who was the runner-up in last year's race to Extruding Dream. Deli scored her second place from the five box last year. This year she attempts the win from the six. Magic City who is the defending kennel hopes that Fly Bye Popstar will score a box to wire
victory the way he did when he broke from the same seven post on May 28.

Jack's Rapidfire is not one to discount especially if he gets loose. He drew favorably with an inside two box, but another box-breaker Kiowa AK Kieffer, is next to Jack in post three.  Kieffer shot to the front from the six post and almost won Wednesday night.

Van's Escalade represented Derby Lane in the Palm Beach Memorial Day stakes with an impressive second place finish behind the World Classic champ Starz Jenko.  Escalade knows the derby oval well and went box to wire the last time he broke from the same four post on May 31 that he drew for Saturday.

Here is the 12th Annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge stakes in post order. Best of luck to everyone.
1-Red Dirt Road (Ben Awhile x Izz Our Rags) LaRosa Enterprises
2-Jack's Rapidfire (Stan's Boy Flyer x Leta's Viper) Cal Holland
3-Kiowa AK Kieffer (Kiowa Mon Manny x Flying Pecos K) Filipelli & O'Donnell
4-Van's Escalade (Dodgem By Design x Dalcash Chrisse) D'Arcy
5-Flying Macbeth (Flying Hydrogen x Fuzzys Blueangel) McAllister
6-Sol Deli (Flying Penske x Kiowa Jo Dixie) Marriott & Rian
7-Fly Bye Popstar (Impossible Dream x Bar B Chick) Magic City
8-Bobbye's Donjuan (Coldwater Konow x Happy Go Lucky) Campbell Greyhound Racing

 

 

 

 

June 5, 2008

Red Dirt Road and Flying Macbeth face off in Weaver final

The sixteen candidates for this year's race competed in races six and ten last night. Red Dirt Road extended the new win record to 39 last night when he came from off the pace and overpowered Kiowa AK Kieffer in the homestretch to earn a second chance at the T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge title this Saturday night.  Red's win boosted his season stats to 72-39-17-6-3. He clocked a 30.78 over the 550-yard course. Lamorge Streaker, Law's Crusader, Deco Ellen Alone and CTW On The Plaza completed the field.

Race ten saw Flying Macbeth give a sensational performance. Macbeth was shutoff at the break and regained composure and dug in for a five-length victory. It appears that Macbeth and Red are evenly matched for Saturday's final as both clocked the same 30.78 in come from behind victories. Van's
Escalade ran second followed by Bobbye's Donjuan and Jack's Rapidfire secured the final slot for the 12th annual race. Fifth through eighth was JRH Ashley, Odd Extreme, Craigie Penske and Silver Chestnut. Posts for the Saturday stakes will be drawn tonight.

 

June 4, 2008
Wednesday's Doubleheader full of champions
Don't forget the Twin Trifecta Jackpot is FORCED OUT EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT
The jackpot begins over $9,000 in today's matinee. The Twin Trifecta is played in races 11 and 13.Red Dirt Road

We have an awesome doubleheader for today's action that includes the qualifying rounds for the T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge in tonight's sixth and tenth race.  Red Dirt Road and Flying Macbeth are theheadliners that are making this final month of the season a must see event.  Flying Macbeth was the top dog for months but was sidelined for a short stint which allowed Red Dirt Road to move ahead and set a new season wins record last week.
Macbeth is not taking Red's success lightly and is just two wins from tying Red. With the entire month of June ahead anything can happen.  Both champions compete tonight for a shot at Saturday's stake race.

 

Wednesday notes:
Matinee:
Race 1: Arctic Mist(8) is a double drop that is overdue for a win.

Race 2: PJ's Iwantitall(7) could have it all as the young pup seeks her second win in two starts and could be winning number in the back half of the Daily Double.

Race 4: Last year's Matinee Idol winner Kiowa Zapper Jay(2) is also overdue for a win. He will contend with Little E Nation(8) a semifinalist in last month's Gold Trophy stakes.

Race 6: Flyin Home Depot (8) gave a winning effort and was the runner-up in last month's Gold Trophy stakes.  Depot has posted four wins in his last six outings and should score the sixth race win. Dermatophyte (3) is also overdue for a top grade win.

Race 8: KB's Sifter (1) is wearing his favorite blanket and is capable of scoring the win even though he has been left out of the program picks.

Race 10: This TA field features two McAllister entries. Flying Eagle(4) and Flying Regent(7) who was the betting favorite in last month's juvenile stakes. The two are the early favorites for a quiniela finish.

Race 12: Jack's Cannon(1) is posted well on the rail and set the pace from post two last week. Jack should break out on top again and could hold on for the win.

Wednesday night:
Race 1: BBR Bold Hype(4) is a box breaker and could be the one to cross first in this field.

Race 2: Thessalonian(7) was close last start and overdue for a distance win in the back half of the Daily Double.

Race 4: This TA 660-yard field is a "T" race because two grades are being used, Grade A and Grade B.  It is a TA because grade A is the highest grade.
Greys Touch Gold(1) is the early favorite that should give a good show on
the rail and could upset WW Waffle Crisp(7) who is seeking three in a row
over the longer course. Waffle Crisp was a finalist in last month's 550-yd.
Juvenile stakes.

Race 6: T. L. WEAVER QUALIFIER FEATURING RED DIRT ROAD (3)

Race 10: T. L. WEAVER QUALIFER FEATURING FLYING MACBETH(6)

Race 11: 2007 Flashy Sir and All American Flyin Bridgeport (8) who had his win streak snapped last week at three straight hopes to get back on a winning track. Bridgeport boasts impressive 37 out of 41 money finishes.
FIRST HALF OF TWIN TRIFECTA

Race 13: BACK HALF OF TWIN TRIFECTA-JACKPOT IS FORCED OUT TONIGHT. Patchouli Drive(5), Scott Fitzgerald(2) and Deco Iola(7) could be the winning combination for tonight's jackpot.

 

 

 

June 3, 2008

Derby Lane sends four to Vegas for World Series of Poker Main Event

Monday night June 2, Derby Lanepresented airline tickets to four St. Petersburg residents who won their way into next month's World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas in a satellite tournament held at Derby Lane. Jean Miccio-the only female player, Brad Richards, Peter Linder andJeff Pender will head to Las Vegas on July 2 in a battle for the bracelets.

The World Series of Poker (Often calledthe WSOP) is the biggest poker tournament of the year. Thereare thousands of players that comefrom all over the world to play at this multi event tournament in Las Vegas. The WSOP main event is the biggest poker tournament of the event. With a 10k buy-in and the main event growing every year the final table takes home at least 1 million dollars with the winner taking home more then 10 million dollars. In 2005, there were 5,619 players that entered the main event and in 2006 the number grew to 8,773. The 2007 WSOP Main Event drew 6,358 players with a first prize of $8.25 million won by Jerry Yang.  Next month's tournament is expected to host over 13,000 players.

"It was an honor to qualify for a satellite tournament in this prestigious national event," said Jeff GamberDirector of Card Room Operations. "The four that won are also regular customers in our room."Red Dirt Road According to Gamber two of the four entries won their satellite seat by winning a High Hand Jackpot at Derby Lane. The remaining two purchased their satellite seats for the two day satellite tournament. Along with a paid entry into the Main Event worth $10,000 and round trip tickets on Southwest Airlines-the four will also receive $2,000 each for the trip. CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN TO OUR WINNERS AND BEST OF LUCK NEXT MONTH.

Red Dirt Road and Flying Macbeth seek spots in T. L. Weaver final

Wednesday night June 4, top dog Red Dirt Road and the season's fastest Flying Macbeth will compete in qualifying rounds for the final 550-yard stakes of the 2007-2008 season. Red Dirt Road who set a new season win record of 38 last week is the top dog who kicks off the series in race six tomorrow night.  Red drew the three box next Deco Ellen Alone-a recent
finalist in the Gold Trophy Juvenile.  Among the field is Kiowa AK Kieffer whose win streak was halted at three straight last week.  The fleet-footed Lamorge Streaker drew favorably in post eight and is expected to light the board for an entry into Saturday's final.

Flying Macbeth who holds the season's fastest time of 30.07 is nipping at Red's heels and hopes to overtake him during this final month of the season. Macbeth is just two wins behind Red and with four weeks left in the season, the male could regain his status.  Macbeth will compete in race ten against Van's Escalade who was the runner-up in the Palm Beach Memorial Day Classic stakes.  Silver Chestnut is expected to be among the favorites in post one. Jack's Rapid Fire and Bobbye's Donjuan are also expected to make the cut.

The top four finishers in each of the two qualifiers (races six and ten)
Wednesday night will make up the 12th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge.

 

 

June 2, 2008 |


Flying Macbeth scores 600th for McAllister
Saturday night May 31, Flying Macbeth (Flying Hydrogen x Fuzzys Blueangel) marked the 600th win for the top McAllister kennel and kept Red Dirt Road from extending the new wins record. Macbeth who was previously the top dog was sidelined for a few weeks. While inactive, Macbeth’s biggest nemesis Red Dirt Road moved into the top slot and set the new record. Since his return Macbeth has been seeking revenge.
 
Last week Red Dirt Road set a new season win record of 38 during a single meet. Saturday night offered a prelude to the upcoming T. L. Weaver stakes when Flying Macbeth and Red Dirt Road faced off in race six. Flying Macbeth thrilled fans with an explosive finish from off the pace that scored the win. Not only did Macbeth move within two wins of tying Red’s new record, Flying Macbeth’s winning time of 30.64 was the only time under 31.00 seconds Saturday night.
Flying Macbeth holds the season’s fastest 550-yard time of 30.07 and will be the McAllister entry in Wednesday’s qualifiers for the T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge-the final 550-yard stakes of the meet.
 
When Derby Lane began their first year-round meet last July, Malcolm McAllister hoped that he could score at least 600 or more wins to set a high standard during the first year round season. McAllister fulfilled that dream four weeks prior to the season finale on June 30. McAllister also predicted that Flying Macbeth would be his top sprinter in 2008 and Macbeth has not let McAllister down yet. Flying Macbeth will need to run fourth or better Wednesday night to earn a slot in the June 7 stakes.
 
The T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge will be part of the Triple Crown weekend featuring the simulcast from Belmont where Big Brown’s will attempt at a historic Triple Crown victory. With four weeks left in the meet there is a possibility that Flying Macbeth could knock Red out of the top spot. Stay tuned.

 

Weekend News

June 1, 2008 |

Ballet Lady

Weekend News
Updated May 30, 2008

Taylor Nation Greyhounds school Friday
Red Dirt Road VS Flying Macbeth Saturday night

All the weekend warriors are out seeking wins and preparing for next week's final 550-yard stakes of the season. The T. L. Weaver Memorial qualifiers are next Wednesday with the stakes race feature to be held Saturday night June 7 as part of the Triple Crown Weekend.

Best wishes to Taylor Nation Greyhounds!
I want to personally wish Skip Potter and his Taylor Nation Greyhounds the best of luck as they begin their racing careers here at Derby Lane. Taylor Swift and Mesa Airline school Friday night.  Skip's story is special and his love of the sport runs very deep. Skip is a greyhound pet volunteer at Project Racing Home in North Carolina. For more information visit
www.cowdog.tv

Friday highlights:
Race 1: New arrival TMC's Mightyfine in from Flagler seeking the first race win. The son of former Derby Lane star Lonesome Cry has been installed as the early favorite. Hallo Molly West, Mightyfine's kennelmate, drew post seven for a fourth time in five starts in race two. She could bring in the back half of the Daily Double. Race 4: WW Waffle Crisp who made it all the way to semifinals of the Gold Trophy stakes was moved back to the longer distance where he scored a victory on Tuesday. He could repeat from the outside but could be pressured by Greys Star Glory who was just a head away from victory in his last outing.
Race 5: Magnificent Mike turned 5 years old this month. Mike is a former Gold Trophy Juvenile champion who gives it his all every start.
Race 6: Flying Snap Off won by eight lengths last start and could repeat tonight.
Race 10: Flying Swale is seeking the hat trick against Dermatophyte who drew favorably in post one.
Race 12: Pam Ford is among third group of pups whelped from Touche Baby. She is seeking a repeat win over the 660-yard course and could be a contender in next month's St. Petersburg Derby.
Race 14: Game Spirit is down two grades and is expected to conclude the Friday night's racing with a victory form post eight.

Saturday matinee:
Race 4: CTW Whimsidoodle is overdue for a win and drew a favorable inside post.
Race 6: Designer Style who was a semifinalst in last week's Gold Trophy stakes will be a favorite from the inside two post.
Race 8: Nita's Wild Bill will compete for the first time at Derby Lane. The male has been racing at Lincoln.
Race 10: Van's Escalade who ran second in the Palm Beach Classic on Monday is back home. He will face-off with Moon On Over who seeks the hat trick.

Saturday night:
Race 4: HK's Nacho Libre is posted well on the rail and could upset TMC's Trail Boss who is the early favorite.
Race 6: Red Dirt Road will face-off with his biggest nemesis Flying Macbeth who is just three wins behind Red for "top dog."
Race 8: Kay Buffalo Bill is posted well on the rail for the 660-yard race. Rainingonsunday that had her win streak snapped at two straight last week could rebound tonight.
Race 10: Gold Trophy Juvenile champ Craigie Mr Venus will be tested when he matches strides with Kiowa AK Kieffer who is going for four grade A wins tonight.