Stake winner and Southland win leader, Salud Raindrop, has been named Captain of the 2019 All-America team, as announced today by the National Greyhound Association (NGA). The annual naming of the All-America team dates back to 1963. The program pays tribute to the top eight greyhounds nationally. Historically voted on by the member tracks of AGTOA, the award process was turned over to the NGA in 2019. Others named to this year’s squad are: LK’s Crush N It (Derby Lane), JS Flamin Ace (Southland), MRL Full Boat (Southland), LR Iowa Choice (Southland), Revin Devon (Iowa Greyhound Park), Sarkazu ..read more

Filled with happy moments and sad endings, 2019 was quite the year for the greyhound racing industry. While thinking back on the most significant moments for us here at Greyhound Channel, we wanted to take you on a journey of those events as we reflect on 2019. JANUARY Kodi and Ace were adopted and joined brothers Bandit and Winner. Kodi is a retired racer from Southland Casino and Racing where he raced under the name Oshkosh Kodiak. Ace never made it to training since he did not take to racing like his siblings did, but he recently received his Canine Good Citizen certification. Both Kodi a ..read more

Stake winner and Southland win leader, Salud Raindrop, has been named Captain of the 2019 All-America team, as announced today by the National Greyhound Association (NGA). The annual naming of the All-America team dates back to 1963. The program pays tribute to the top eight greyhounds nationally. Historically voted on by the member tracks of AGTOA, the award process was turned over to the NGA in 2019. Others named to this year’s squad are: LK’s Crush N It (Derby Lane), JS Flamin Ace (Southland), MRL Full Boat (Southland), LR Iowa Choice (Southland), Revin Devon (Iowa Greyhound Park), Sarkazu ..read more

Retired greyhound racers won over the hearts of Michele and Paul Billick and Cara Bonawitz before they became greyhound racing owners. Neither Michele and Paul or Cara had experience with owning racers prior to 2019, but are more than excited for their new ventures. Through the National Greyhound Association’s (NGA) 2019 Fall Meet Pup Giveaway, winners Michele and Paul added a new pup to their racing ownership and Cara won her first greyhound racer. Speaking with Michele, Paul, and Cara, it was very clear that they are passionate about greyhounds and the racing industry, and want to ensure th ..read more

Filled with happy moments and sad endings, 2019 was quite the year for the greyhound racing industry. While thinking back on the most significant moments for us here at Greyhound Channel, we wanted to take you on a journey of those events as we reflect on 2019. JANUARY Kodi and Ace were adopted and joined brothers Bandit and Winner. Kodi is a retired racer from Southland Casino and Racing where he raced under the name Oshkosh Kodiak. Ace never made it to training since he did not take to racing like his siblings did, but he recently received his Canine Good Citizen certification. Both Kodi a ..read more

Each year, the National Greyhound Association (NGA) holds an annual Pup Giveaway during their Fall Meet. Three greyhounds are chosen and donated to the Giveaway to be drawn by three lucky participants. This can provide wonderful opportunities for people to become involved in the greyhound racing industry who may not have been otherwise. In order for the Pup Giveaway to occur, a few greyhound farms have to be willing to donate one of their pups. Enter Darren Henry Kennel, owned by Darren and Rachelle Henry, who decided to offer one of their greyhound pups for the Giveaway. From the way they ca ..read more

Retired greyhound racers won over the hearts of Michele and Paul Billick and Cara Bonawitz before they became greyhound racing owners. Neither Michele and Paul or Cara had experience with owning racers prior to 2019, but are more than excited for their new ventures. Through the National Greyhound Association’s (NGA) 2019 Fall Meet Pup Giveaway, winners Michele and Paul added a new pup to their racing ownership and Cara won her first greyhound racer. Speaking with Michele, Paul, and Cara, it was very clear that they are passionate about greyhounds and the racing industry, and want to ensure th ..read more

Helper, trainer, veterinarian, and adoption coordinator. These are a few of the many hats that Shelley Lake has worn during her time in the greyhound racing industry. For the past 25 years, Shelley has been involved with greyhounds and it is clear the reason why she has devoted so much of her time to these pups – she is in love with the breed. That love for greyhounds has sparked a passion in Shelley so that everything she does is for those wonderful pups. Shelley’s start with the greyhound racing industry began in 1993 at The Woodlands where she stayed until the track closed in 2008. She wor ..read more

Each year, the National Greyhound Association (NGA) holds an annual Pup Giveaway during their Fall Meet. Three greyhounds are chosen and donated to the Giveaway to be drawn by three lucky participants. This can provide wonderful opportunities for people to become involved in the greyhound racing industry who may not have been otherwise. In order for the Pup Giveaway to occur, a few greyhound farms have to be willing to donate one of their pups. Enter Darren Henry Kennel, owned by Darren and Rachelle Henry, who decided to offer one of their greyhound pups for the Giveaway. From the way they ca ..read more

There are those who love animals so much that they try to work them into their everyday lives in their work or hobbies. Bob Crossland is one of those people, spending the last 30 years raising racing greyhounds as a hobby. We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Bob about his life and experiences in the greyhound racing industry. Not only was Bob extremely knowledgeable about these amazing athletes, but it quickly became clear that he is passionate about the breed and the racing greyhound industry. Bob grew up around pups, helping raise dogs of varying breeds. When The Woodlands opened ..read more