Vera Rasnake
Since 1978 I have been tutored by the most respected leaders in the industry at tracks in WV, WI and FL. As Media Relations Director and Company Spokeswoman I have a unique opportunity to share my passion for the sport. I have written hundreds of feature stories and taken just as many greyhound photos. My articles have been published nationally and internationally. I have been a color analyst on Sky Network at the Irish Derby multiple times and on America’s Night of Stars. I am also a former Greyhound trainer.
I am proud to call Derby Lane home, which is the most established Greyhound racetrack in the nation since 1925. I have met iconic kennel operators and watched the greatest greyhounds of the past decade including Dominator, Talentedmrripley and Flying Coal City-all historic award winners. I have written and produced videos used to honor industry people and Greyhound athletes at the Greyhound Hall of Fame and coordinated track shots for the Born to Run and Ensuring the Welfare of the Racing Greyhound videos. I have coordinated major film projects at Derby Lane including Animal Planet’s "Breed All About It", Oceans 11 and baseball’s Carl Crawford’s commercial. I coordinated all of the media for the world’s biggest Greyhound stakes in 2005-2006 when Derby Lane hosted the Million Dollar races. I am also a GPA volunteer. I have two grown daughters, a granddaughter and a racing greyhound. I am blessed with endless energy and share a home in FL with two retired Greyhounds. You can follow me as topgreyhound on twitter and read Vera’s News at www.derbylane.com.
Contact me vera@derbylane.com
Hambleton kennel heading to the top
Mon, Aug 22, 2011
The new Hambleton kennel is making their statement at Derby Lane.
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Flying Coal City wins 660-yard Challenge Wraps up 2010 with multiple honors
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
McAllister kennel’s Flying Coal City (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Flying Crestline) gave a stellar performance to capture the 660-yard title Saturday night Dec. 18. The dual distance champion kicked in his signature style and closed to win the fourth annual stakes.
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Raines reigns at Derby Lane
Wed, Mar 02, 2011
“This is the first time Lester has finished on top at Derby Lane,” said Raines kennel manager and trainer Ken Lesperance.
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Renegade seeks sixth straight; Ace High tunes up for Classic
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Derby Lane’s Sprint Classic champion Hi Noon Renegade continues to shine the brightest over the 550-yard course and will seek six in a row Thursday night in race 10.
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Kelsos Ace High is Classic favorite
Fri, Mar 25, 2011
Lester Raines kennel’s top dog and Distance Classic favorite will seek his first set of winning points in the first of four qualifying rounds in the 52nd annual Distance Classic.
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Hi Noon Renegade wins Sprint Classic
Sun, Mar 27, 2011
The 36th annual Sprint Classic stakes was held Saturday night March 5. Over 3,800 people attended the prestigious race that has produced many All-America and NGA award winners over the years including Flying Coal City who swept all the Greyhound awards for 2010.
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Tiger roars in World Classic
Mon, Mar 28, 2011
The World Classic is one of North America’s most prestigious stakes and this year’s race was memorable.
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Ace High continues winning spree in Distance Classic quest
Mon, Mar 28, 2011
The first round of the Distance Classic is in the books. The leading favorite Kelsos Ace High (Kelsos Fusileer x Kelsos Picilino) did not disappoint his fans.
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CTW Flight Plan is tracking in Australia
Mon, Apr 04, 2011
With the Spring Meet on the horizon buyers often reflect on the previous year and attempt to find the performances of past purchased pups.
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Kelsos Ace High goes for 5 straight in round two Distance Classic
Wed, Mar 30, 2011
Lester Raines kennel's stakes race favorite Kelsos Ace High (Kelsos Fusileer x Kelsos Picilino) is seeking five in a row and a second consecutive win when he struts on track in Wednesday night's eighth race.
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Big Bear in Idol
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
The Derby Lane Matinee Idol drought is over for the Abernathy Kennel, which won the 27th annual stake on Jan. 22 with RK’s Big Bear (Maryville Rumble*-RK’s High Octane), owned by Arthur Kaufman.
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Ace High wins again
Thu, Mar 31, 2011
Ken Lesperance and his wife Jeanne with Kelsos Ace High and Gazillionair.
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Ace High vs Mink Mae in stakes prelude
Sat, Apr 02, 2011
The third round of the Distance Classic will be held Saturday night April 2 in races six and ten.
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Midnight Light vs Kelsos Ace High in semifinals
Tue, Apr 05, 2011
The semifinal rounds for the Distance Classic will be featured Wednesday night April 6 in races 6 and 10.
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Mink Mae leads way for Distance Classic final
Thu, Apr 07, 2011
Just like Madonna's character introduction in the movie A League of Their Own it was "all the way Mae" in the semifinals of the Distance Classic.
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Magic Finch sings winning tune in Distance Classic
Mon, Apr 11, 2011
Abernathy kennel’s Magic Finch gave an explosive performance in the Distance Classic upsetting the betting favorite and returning the kennel to the winner’s circle and the trophy back to a female contender.
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Derby Lane encourages fans to Get in the Game
Fri, Apr 15, 2011
For the past few weeks Derby Lane fans have been encouraged to "get in the game" of greyhound racing.
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Derby Lane stars to be honored
Mon, Apr 18, 2011
Two of Derby Lane's superstars will be honored at the April 21 Greyhound Hall of Fame ceremonies as part of the week-long NGA Spring Meet.
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Flying Coal City returns after Hall of Fame ceremony
Wed, Apr 27, 2011
North America’s Triple Crown Greyhound champion Flying Coal City returned to Derby Lane with trainers and kennel owners Barbara and Malcolm McAllister after last week's Hall of Fame ceremony.
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Flyin Carnoustie is top dog
Mon, May 02, 2011
McCallister kennel continues to showcase star after star.
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Renegade makes history with Gold Trophy win
Mon, May 23, 2011
Nova kennel's Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan's Baby) showed incredible stamina when he won his ninth in a row and collected the win in the Gold Trophy Juvenile at Derby Lane.
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Renegade continues streak in Gold Trophy qualifier
Mon, May 09, 2011
The first round of the Gold Trophy Juvenile is in the books and it was no surprise that Hi Noon Renegade was the star of the show.
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Renegade goes for six
Tue, May 10, 2011
The second round draw for Wednesday night’s Gold Trophy stakes is official. The first race in the second round series will be held in race four.
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Renegade sweeps series, eyes Gold Trophy final
Thu, May 19, 2011
The super nova star Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan’s Baby) swept the Gold Trophy series undefeated to enter the 72nd annual stakes on May 21 undefeated.
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Renegade sweeping Gold Trophy series
Fri, May 13, 2011
Round two of the Gold Trophy Juvenile stakes saw favorites win three of the four heats including the leading favorite Hi Noon Renegade of Nova kennel.
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Coal City, Renegade highlight weekend
Fri, May 13, 2011
Three weeks after the 2010 Triple Crown Greyhound champion Flying Coal City received his honors at the Greyhound Hall of Fame in Kansas he is back on track at Derby Lane in FL.
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Renegade seeks historic marks in Gold Trophy Saturday
Fri, May 20, 2011
The super Nova star Hi Noon Renegade is seeking a historic mark in Saturday's (May 21) Gold Trophy Juvenile.
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Aerial Battle marks 60th win
Fri, May 27, 2011
Aerial Battle never ceases to amaze his followers.
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Renegade, Battle seek to extend streaks during Memorial Day weekend races
Fri, May 27, 2011
Nova Kennel's Hi Noon Renegade, winner of last week's Gold Trophy stakes, is seeking his tenth win in a row Saturday night May 28 in race six.
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Renegade and Battle continue streaks, Weaver qualifiers Wednesday
Tue, May 31, 2011
Nova kennel’s Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan’s Baby), who made history after collecting a second stakes in the Gold Trophy Juvenile, is seeking a post and a consecutive win Wednesday night in qualifying rounds for the 15th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge.
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Tiger Boy roars in World Classic
Tue, May 31, 2011
Joining in the celebration at the finish line were a large gathering of track hosts and officials, as well as folks associated with the first three finishers in the race: World Classic winner Tiger Boy, runnerup Yahoo Rader and third-place finisher Blazin Wildfire (all black pups sweeping the Trifecta, by the way). Aldo Leone, director of racing, is shown presenting the crystal to Laurita and Vince Berland, owner of Tiger Boy.
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Magic Finch returns Classic trophy to females
Tue, May 31, 2011
L to R: VP Richard Winning, Jim Abernathy, Lisa and Terry Haber, Daniel Lizcano and Daniel Martinez. Leadout Jamal Robinson. Photo by Derby Lane
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Renegade eyes third stakes in Weaver Memorial
Fri, Jun 03, 2011
Derby Lane will feature the 15th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge Saturday night June 4.
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M’s Free Agent upsets in T. L. Weaver stakes
Mon, Jun 06, 2011
Floyd & Porter kennel's M's Free Agent went box to wire in the 15th annual T. L. Weaver Memorial Challenge Saturday June 4.
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The Battle is on
Wed, Jun 15, 2011
Capabal kennel's Aerial Battle returned with a vengeance after his win streak was snapped at seven in a row.
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Magic Finch and Flying Marvelous highlight Derby qualifiers
Fri, Jun 17, 2011
The races and posts have been drawn for the 85th annual St. Petersburg Derby-the second longest running stakes race in North America.
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Littermates move to Derby semifinals
Mon, Jun 20, 2011
Trainer Danielle Asbury’s Strike It Up and Strike Out King captured two of the four qualifying rounds Saturday night June 18 for a slot in the Derby semifinals on Wednesday June 22.
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Field set for St Petersburg Derby TMC’s Pistol fires off three in a row
Thu, Jun 23, 2011
The field for the 85th annual St. Petersburg Derby was set after the June 22 semifinals.
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Storm Rush, Magic Finch win Derby stakes
Mon, Jun 27, 2011
Derby Lane Vice President Richard Winning made the trophy presentation to Royal Racing Team’s Trainers for Storm Rush (Kiowa Mon Manny x Sizzler Drive) who jockeyed for position to finally wear her rival down for the win in the 85th annual St. Petersburg Derby Saturday June 25.
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Red Oak on fire; Alabama, Hambleton join roster
Tue, Jul 05, 2011
Robert Lambert’s Red Oak Kennel torched the Derby Lane oval during the first three performances of the new meet. Through July 3 the kennel recorded nine wins putting them in first place followed by Patriot kennel with five wins.
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McAllister wins Derby Lane Kennel race
Tue, Jul 05, 2011
Derby Lane concluded its racing season on June 30 in an exciting finale for the top spot in the kennel standings.
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Renegade, Shanghai score at St. Pete
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Nova kennel's historic pup Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan's Baby) won his third straight Wednesday night halting the hopes of a continued perfect record by Craigie I Am Jak.
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Red Oak Racing, Hi Noon Renegade top weekend charts
Fri, Jul 15, 2011
Red Oak Racing heads into the weekend three wins over last meets top Patriot in the kennel standings.
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Kentucky Fire on fire
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
Cal Holland kennel's Kentucky Fire (Dragon Fire x RK's Tomb Raider) recorded a back to back victory over the 660-yard course in a scorching 39.18 on July 13 at Derby Lane.
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Derby Lane announces final stakes schedule of 2011
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
The final stakes races of 2011 have been set.
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Flying Coal City marks 60th career win
Fri, Jul 29, 2011
The "train" is back and moving full steam ahead at Derby Lane. Flying Coal City a.k.a. "coal train" marked his 60th career win Wednesday night July 27 for McAllister kennel.
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Killer Bee continues sting
Mon, Aug 01, 2011
McAllister kennel’s 16-month old Flying Killerbee (Flying Hydrogen x Kay Oh Honey) is all a buzz at Derby Lane.
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Renegade’s historic season adds to Limmers’ anniversary celebration
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
“Hans still gets excited watching the races,” said Limmer’s wife Elly.
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Agent, Finch and Rush win Derby Lane finale stakes
Fri, Aug 05, 2011
L to R: St. Petersburg Times Reporter Don Jensen presented the trophy to kennel co-owner Patty Floyd. Media Relations Director Vera Rasnake. Leadout is Robert Smith.
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Sand Cloud undefeated in Fall Juvenile
Thu, Nov 03, 2011
Round two of the Fall Juvenile was held Wednesday night.
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Renegade wins again
Mon, Aug 15, 2011
Derby Lane's cover athlete Hi Noon Renegade beat a stellar field of top grade athletes Saturday night August 13 to score a seventh win of the meet and move one win behind top dog JW Titleist who was also among the field.
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Storm Rush cinches threepeat
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Hambleton kennel’s Derby stakes winner Storm Rush (Kiowa Mon Manny x Sizzler Drive) continued her winning spree over the 660-yard course Wednesday Aug. 24.
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Storm Rush clocks seasons best
Thu, Sep 01, 2011
Hambleton Kennel's St. Petersburg Derby champ is in the news again.
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Flying Coal City prepares to defend title in Fall Sprint
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
The first of the final three stakes races of 2011 at Derby Lane will begin Saturday night September 17.
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Capabal scores pair of wins in Sprint qualifiers
Mon, Sep 19, 2011
Capabal kennel’s Aerial Battle and JW Titleist were two of the four round one winner’s in qualifying rounds for the $50,000 Fall Sprint.
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USS Gazillionair undefeated in Fall Sprint
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
The second round of the Fall Sprint saw streaks halted and upsets score Wednesday night.
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USS Gazillionair seeks threepeat in Fall Sprint qualifiers
Fri, Sep 23, 2011
Wednesday night sixteen greyhounds moved on to round 3 of the Fall Sprint.
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Flying Coal City under pressure for stakes repeat
Wed, Sep 28, 2011
The fourth and final rounds of the Fall Sprint will be held Wednesday night September 28th.
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Phenomenal field for $50,000 Fall Sprint
Fri, Sep 30, 2011
Derby Lane will present the first of the final three stakes races of the meet on October 1.
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Kentucky Fire blazing winning trail
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Kentucky Fire blazed another trail to victory collecting four in a row over the 660-yard course and her 13th win this meet boasting an impressive 29/13-6-2-4.
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Craigie I Am Jak and Storm Rush eye second stakes
Fri, Oct 28, 2011
Saturday night October 29 will be the first round of the Fall Juvenile stakes.
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Hambleton kennel exceeds expectations
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Photo by Vera Rasnake L to R: Helen Hambleton with Storm Rush. James Hambleton with Speedy Sprocket (left) and Manicotti Manny, Greg Morse with Silver Slammer and Doug Flint with Makers Bark.
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Holland gets fired up
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Photo L to R: Cal Holland, Sr. with Jack’s Shortfuse, Kentucky Fire and Jack’s Storm. L: Justin Holland with Kentucky Yonder (left), KB’s Spin to Win, Kentucky Blue and Kentucky Holler. Photo by Vera Rasnake
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Derby Lane champs seek titles
Wed, Oct 26, 2011
Radivoje (Rod) Kalajdzic and Hi Noon Renegade. Photo by Vera Rasnake
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Kentucky Fire is new "top dog"
Tue, Nov 08, 2011
The race for the "top dog" status saw Kentucky Fire (Cal Holland kennel) score her 15th win of the meet breaking the two-way tie for the top slot with JW Titleist (Capabal) that finished second in his race during the matinee.
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SE’s Chewie and Sand Cloud head Fall Juvenile field
Thu, Nov 10, 2011
The semifinal of the Fall Juvenile was held Wednesday night and eight greyhounds emerged as this year’s contenders.
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JW Rapid Strike wins Fall Juvenile
Mon, Nov 14, 2011
Capabal Kennel ran one-two in the $20,000 Fall Juvenile stakes.
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Storm Rush seeks second stake title
Fri, Nov 11, 2011
The $20,000 Fall Juvenile stakes will be held Saturday night November 12 in race eight.
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Hi Noon Renegade’s impressive return
Mon, Nov 21, 2011
Three months ago Nova kennel’s Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan’s baby) was the hottest sprinter at Derby Lane.
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Derby Lane features Black Friday doubleheader
Wed, Nov 23, 2011
The greyhounds at Derby Lane will take Thanksgiving day off and will be rested and ready for the special matinee and regular Friday night races.
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Renegade continues streak
Tue, Nov 29, 2011
The historic hound Hi Noon Renegade continued to rack up wins in his return month.
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Red Oak’s Big Gun marks target at DL
Mon, Dec 19, 2011
Saturday night December 17 Derby Lane presented the final stake race of the year. Jose "Chelo Man" Alonzo who won the Florida State Super Middleweight Boxing title on November 11 was the guest of honor at the track and presented the plaque to the winning kennel. Jose and his family and friends were thrilled to be part of the winner’s circle presentation. L to R: "Chelo Man" presents Gary Buckmaster the winning plaque. Vera Rasnake, Robert Lambert, Jennifer Snyder, Bill Bryant, Tom De Cotis, Jose Alonzo, Jr., Nahiomi Saladena, Nyasia Alonzo, Joselin Colon and John Casella, who manages Alonzo, joined in the celebration. Enricquay Nichols presented the champion Flying Big Gun.
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Derby Lane's final stakes underway
Mon, Dec 05, 2011
The first round of the 660-Yard Challenge is in the Derby Lane stakes book.
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Aerial Battle retires, Titleist carries on
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Henry Parker with a playful JW Titleist.
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Craigie I Am Jak wins Fall Sprint
Tue, Dec 06, 2011
Fall sprint winners circle photo: L to R: Jerry Miller Racing Secretary, James Campbell, Michael Krum, Kevin Campbell, Brandy Glaspey, Michelle Edgar, Tammy Edgar, James Edgar. Leadout Alberto Castro presenting Craigie I Am Jak. Photo by Derby Lane.
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Renegade goes for 36th
Wed, Dec 07, 2011
Hi Noon Renegade is seeking his 36th win this year over the 550-yard course despite his three-month layoff.
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Colormegone and Marvelous score repeat wins
Thu, Dec 08, 2011
The second round of the 660-yard challenge was held Wednesday night at Derby Lane.
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Renegade continues streak
Fri, Dec 09, 2011
Nova kennel’s historic hound Hi Noon Renegade continued his winning spree and continues to be one of the nation’s top 550-yard greyhounds this year.
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Marvelous showing at St. Pete
Mon, Dec 12, 2011
McAllister kennel’s Flying Marvelous (Kiowa Sweet Trey x Flying Midnite) is the only undefeated entry in the stakes series and won her third consecutive 660-yard qualifier in the 660-Yard Distance Challenge series at Derby Lane.
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Renegade, Distance stake highlight weekend
Fri, Dec 16, 2011
The stars will shine at Derby Lane Saturday night December 17.
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Renegade seeks 40th win tonight
Thu, Dec 22, 2011
Nova kennel's superstar Hi Noon Renegade has beaten the odds and is on an undefeated run since his return.
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Renegade makes it 40
Sat, Dec 24, 2011
It will be a Merry Christmas in the Limmer home, as their main attraction Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan's Baby) scored 10 in a row and a 40th win for the year. Renegade recorded his 40th grade A win of 60 starts December 22.
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McAllister captures title
Tue, Jan 03, 2012
The McAllister kennel won the kennel championship by one to close out the year at Derby Lane.
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Field nearly set for 87th Inaugural
Thu, Jan 05, 2012
Derby Lane began the celebrations of their 87th year of greyhound operations on January 2.
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Tiger Boy wins Inaugural
Tue, Jan 10, 2012
Photo L to R: Derby Lane VP Richard Winning presents winning cup to Malcolm McAllister. Trainer and wife Barbara McAllister, Assistant Trainer Liz Dunnuck. Leadout presenting the champion is Jarquine Butler.
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Tiger Boy continues undefeated spree at Derby Lane
Thu, Jan 12, 2012
McAllister kennel’s Tiger Boy (Flying Penske x Flying Exquisite) continued his undefeated spree after scoring the win in the 87th Inaugural last Saturday.
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Tebow and special Monday Matinee at Derby Lane
Fri, Jan 13, 2012
Last week NFL’s Tim Tebow and the Bronco’s took down the Steeler’s in one of the best football games viewed in decades. This weekend the Greyhound Flying Tim Tebow will kickoff a weekend of Tebow starting with race 10 Friday night. Tebow races out of the McAllister kennel and will compete from post one.
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Tiger goes Tuesday
Tue, Jan 17, 2012
McAllister kennel's Tiger Boy (Flying Penske x Flying Exquisite) is seeking four in a row.
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M's Glaze Fancy pulls upset at Derby Lane
Mon, Jan 23, 2012
Saturday night McAllister kennel’s Tiger Boy (7) was seeking five in a row.
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Field set for Matinee Idol Stakes
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
Upsets were seen in Wednesday matinee's Matinee Idol qualifying rounds.
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Bringing out the Big Guns in St. Pete Challenge
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Saturday night December 17 Derby Lane presented the final stake race of the year. Jose “Chelo Man” Alonzo, who won the Florida State Super Middleweight Boxing title on November 11, was the guest of honor at the track and presented the plaque to the winning kennel. Jose and his family and friends were thrilled to be part of the winner’s circle presentation. L to R: “Chelo Man” presents Gary Buckmaster the winning plaque. Vera Rasnake, Robert Lambert, Jennifer Snyder, Bill Bryant, Tom De Cotis, Jose Alonzo, Jr., Nahiomi Saladena, Nyasia Alonzo, Joselin Colon and John Casella, who manages Alonzo, joined in the celebration. Enricquay Nichols presented the champion Flying Big Gun.
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Meacham Field upsets in Matinee Idol
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Red Oak Racing has been "red hot" in stakes races over the past two months.
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Skechers sends protesters running
Tue, Jan 31, 2012
Sunday January 29, greyhound enthusiasists and shoppers alike were treated to a slice of freedom at the Skechers store in Estero FL.
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Derby Lane employees to sport Quiggly buttons
Fri, Feb 03, 2012
Skechers' popular Mr. Quiggly made his television debut on Good Morning America today (Friday) and predicted the Patriots as the winners of Sunday's big game.
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Patriot wins in FL
Tue, Feb 07, 2012
The New England Patriots may have lost the big game last Sunday, but the athletes in the Patriot Kennel at Derby Lane are making the high scores.
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Renegade, Tiger, Art all impress
Thu, Feb 09, 2012
Derby Lane’s February 8 night card saw impressive performances from three of the headliners that did not disappoint their fans.
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Renegade to defend title
Fri, Feb 17, 2012
According to Nova Kennel owner Hans Limmer Hi Noon Renegade is one of the best sprinters he has ever snapped a lead on.
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Call Me Ishmael sets seasons best in Rotary feature
Tue, Feb 21, 2012
The eighth annual Rotary Goes to the Dogs for S4TL was held during the February 18 matinee performanc
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Tiger Boy rebounds
Thu, Feb 23, 2012
The second round of the Sprint Classic is in the books and it was just as exciting as the first. McAllister kennel scored half of the winning points in the second round.
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Hi Noon Renegade put to the test Saturday
Fri, Feb 24, 2012
If ever there was a sneak peek into the Sprint Classic stakes final Saturday night's 10th race is going to provide it.
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Hi Noon Renegade passes test in season’s best
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
Nova kennel’s history making hound Hi Noon Renegade added another accomplishment to his impressive career portfolio.
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2011 All-America Team announced
Mon, Feb 27, 2012
The American Greyhound Track Operators Association proudly announced the highly anticipated 2011 All-America Team today in Las Vegas during their Spring Conference.
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Ambriel tops list of Sprint Classic finalists
Thu, Mar 01, 2012
Upsets were seen in the semifinals of the Sprint Classic Wednesday night.
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Hi Noon Renegade seeks historic stakes repeat March 3
Fri, Mar 02, 2012
Since 1925 Historic Derby Lane has presented some of North America's finest Greyhound athletes.
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Distance defender Magic Finch tunes up in speedy time
Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Last year Abernathy kennel’s Magic Finch was the upset victor in the $80,000 Distance Classic over the betting favorite Mohican Mink Mae.
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Tiger Boy eyes next stakes
Thu, Mar 08, 2012
The 2011 All America Team Captain and Rural Rube winner Tiger Boy (Flying Penske-Flying Exquisite) is wasting no time preparing for the next stakes at Derby Lane.
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Magic Finch preparing to defend Distance title
Fri, Mar 09, 2012
Last week fans saw last year’s Sprint Classic champion Hi Noon Renegade defend his title in the 37th annual Derby Lane Sprint Classic.
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Dubuque set for season opener
Mon, Mar 12, 2012
Live action Greyhound racing returns to the City of Dubuque, IA, Saturday April 28.
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Chewie goes for four
Wed, Mar 21, 2012
Sprint Classic champion SE’s Chewie continues to steal the show at Derby Lane.
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Magic Finch step closer to repeat
Mon, Mar 26, 2012
The first round of the $80,000 Distance Classic at Derby Lane saw upsets as well as wins by favorites including the Classic defender Magic Finch.
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Flyin Commandt undefeated in Distance Classic
Thu, Mar 29, 2012
The second round of the $80,000 Distance Classic at Derby Lane eliminated all but the sweet 16 that will compete in round three Saturday night.
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Renegade continues to impress
Fri, Mar 30, 2012
Next month Nova kennel’s Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem By Design x Bryan’s Baby) will be among the eight greyhounds recognized as a 2011 All America Team Member.
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Oh Brother, what a stakes field!
Thu, Apr 05, 2012
D’Arcy kennel’s Brother Buck (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bow Okie Barb) sailed into the top spot in Distance Classic semifinals and earned the top 52 points.
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All Americans highlight stake weekend
Fri, Apr 06, 2012
Derby Lane features its biggest stakes race of the season with the 53rd running of the Distance Classic Saturday night April 7.
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Brotherly love rules at Derby Lane
Mon, Apr 09, 2012
Catherine D’Arcy and the D'Arcy kennel won their first Distance Classic stakes on April 7 with the Ryan Farms owned Brother Buck (Kiowa Mon Manny x Bow Okie Barb).
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Chewie takes down headliners in Sprint Classic
Mon, Apr 09, 2012
Henry Parker kennel manager, Chris Palmieri and SE’s Chewie (photo by Vera Rasnake)
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Derby Lane: Year of the Tiger?
Mon, Apr 09, 2012
Photo L to R: Richard Winning VP, Malcolm and Barbara McAllister, Liz Dunnuck. Leadout Jarquine Butler with Tiger Boy. photo by Derby Lane.
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Hi Noon Renegade: Still exceeding expectations
Mon, Apr 09, 2012
Hi Noon Renegade with trainer Rosa Gibbs
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Renegade goes for 54
Thu, Apr 12, 2012
Nova kennel’s 2011 All America Team member Hi Noon Renegade (Dodgem by Design x Bryan’s Baby) is seeking his 54th career win and five in a row Thursday night April 12 in race 10 at Derby Lane.
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Renegade goes for 55
Wed, Apr 18, 2012
Nova kennel’s Hi Noon Renegade continued his winning spree at Derby Lane Wednesday night, marking a 55th career win and six in a row over the 550-yard course.
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'We're Back!'
Sun, Apr 22, 2012
"I'm excited to announce we are back and exporting our signal again for a second year," said Brian Carpenter Director of Racing at Mystic Casino formally known as Dubuque Greyhound Park.
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Tiger Boy wraps up big week for McAllister
Mon, Apr 30, 2012
Last Thursday night McAllister kennel’s Tiger Boy was honored at the Greyhound Hall of Fame in Abilene, KS as the 2011 Rural Rube winner and All-America Team Captain.
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Magic Finch marks season’s best 660
Wed, May 02, 2012
Abernathy kennel saw more "magic" from their athletes Tuesday night...
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73rd Gold Trophy starts Saturday
Fri, May 04, 2012
This weekend Derby Lane presents an awesome "dog and pony" show.
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BKR Ragen wins Dubuque opener
Fri, May 04, 2012
While pups were being eyed in the NGA auction on April 28, Dubuque Greyhound Park celebrated their season opener.
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Nova under pressure in Juvenile
Wed, May 09, 2012
The field is set for the second round of the Gold Trophy Juvenile stakes at Derby Lane.
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Gold Trophy Sweet 16 Saturday
Fri, May 11, 2012
The second round of the 73rd Annual Gold Trophy Juvenile held Wednesday night May 9 saw more favorites fall...
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