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Vera Rasnake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Raines, Capabal win February features

Raines, Capabal win February features

Wed, Mar 30, 2011

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Big Bear in Idol

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 does it again

Renegade does it again

Mon, May 16, 2011

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Renegade seeks historic marks in Gold Trophy Saturday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Patriot rallies in weekend racing

Mon, Jul 18, 2011

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Derby Lane announces final stakes schedule of 2011

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

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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Oops! Chewie does it again!

Oops! Chewie does it again!

Mon, Mar 19, 2012

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Renegade’s historic season adds to Limmers’ anniversary celebration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Hi Noon Renegade pulled from Inaugural

Fri, Jan 06, 2012

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Tiger Boy wins Inaugural

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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St. Pete stakes

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

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Derby Lane employees  to sport Quiggly buttons

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

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

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

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

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

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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SE's Chewie wins Sprint Classic

SE's Chewie wins Sprint Classic

Mon, Mar 05, 2012

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Distance defender Magic Finch tunes up in speedy time

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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?

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

Hi Noon Renegade: Still exceeding expectations

Mon, Apr 09, 2012

Hi Noon Renegade with trainer Rosa Gibbs

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2011 All-American Team

Mon, Apr 09, 2012

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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

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!'

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Commandant leads in Gold Trophy

Tue, May 15, 2012

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