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Flying Coal City times Derby Lane wins right

ST. PETERSBURG — Given one last chance to escape the doghouse, Flying Coal City sped around Derby Lane in a breathtaking way, and history followed.

The McAllister kennel greyhound recorded his 60th career victory Wednesday, but his preceding win was probably just as important. Needing a victory at Grade B to keep his racing career alive, Flying Coal City won the 550-yard race July 23 in a season-best time of 30.28 seconds. His margin of victory was 9 lengths, the same as in Wednesday's milestone Grade A win in 30.36, the meet's fourth-fastest time.

Flying Coal City, a five-time stakes winner and Triple Crown winner in 2010, had dropped to Grade B for the first time in 79 starts after returning recently from another shoulder injury. He finished a troubled second in that July 18 race, so leading kennel owner Malcolm McAllister gave the 76-pound dog a final opportunity before considering possible retirement.

"If he would have run second or third (July 23), I was going to pull his papers," McAllister said. "If he can't win a B, he can't win a stakes race. Now, I'm over the moon. He's definitely back. … He's a monster."

Before his Grade B victory, Flying Coal City had not won since taking the $8,000 Inaugural on Jan. 8, losing a career-high nine straight races. Flying Coal City's wins include 32 at Grade A and 22 in stakes. The 40-month-old male out of a litter by Kiowa Sweet Trey and Flying Crestline has earned $146,356 from 102 starts. He is trained by Barbara McAllister, Malcolm's wife, for owner Vince Berland of Abilene, Kan.

In 2010, Flying Coal City swept the industry's top awards: All-America captain, Rural Rube (best sprinter) and Flashy Sir (top distance dog). McAllister said his multi-distance standout will remain at 550 yards, and he expects him to try to defend his title in the $50,000 Fall Sprint, Sept. 17-Oct. 1.

"I know he's still got the tools," McAllister said. "This dog is going to make up for some (lost) time."

MORE DOGS: Derby Lane's two newest kennels are picking up the pace. Hambleton Racing, formerly Royal Racing Team, won 18 races from July 18-23, tying the track's fifth-highest weekly win total since the 2007-08 meet. During that span, Patriot (2010) and McAllister (2008) have recorded the most weekly wins with 23 apiece. McAllister had 19-win weeks twice (this year and in 2007). Led by trainer Doug Flint for owners James and Helen Hambleton of Solomon, Kan., Hambleton was in fourth place in the 16-kennel standings with 41 victories through Thursday, nine behind McAllister. Alabama Racing, a Daytona Beach-based operation, won a race on the first three performances this week, matching its win total of the previous 27 cards under owner-trainer Patricia Byers. Alabama lost its first 64 starts and later went 0-for-38.

Dan Foley's Acceptance Speech | Derby Democrats: Election 2011

First, I would like to thank Kelly for her kind words and endorsement. I would also like to thank Barbara DeGennaro, Rob Hyder and Mark Searles for seconding my nomination. I am most humbled and appreciative for the support that you, the Democratic Town Committee have given me in my quest to become the Mayor of this great City of Derby.

At this time I would like to thank my wife, children and their spouses for their support. It is with great personal sacrifice on their part that allows me the opportunity to pursue my goal of being the next Mayor. They are, and have been, 100% supportive of my desire to lead Derby to a brighter future.

I would also like to congratulate those candidates that have been nominated to run on the Democratic ticket. I am excited to have such a great mixture of new blood, youth and experience, which makes this slate one of the strongest in recent memory.

In the last few decades, we have witnessed a change in politics on the national, state and local levels. Instead of working for the betterment of the people, both political parties are more interested in passing and winning their personal agendas, whether it is in the  best interest of the people or not. That is not my philosophy.

Years ago, in the City of Derby, it didn’t matter if you were a Democrat or a Republican. You had open discussions in a timely fashion on all topics. There were not any backroom deals or last-minute surprises, as we have witnessed in the last several years under the present administration.

The Democratic ticket that has been nominated tonight will change all of this. The men and women that are running for the various offices have been assured by me that they can vote on any issue based on their own beliefs, on what is best for the City of Derby.

There will be no requirement to follow the party line, except to put Derby 1st. I can assure these fine candidates that press releases will not occur unless they are based on fact. Too often in the present administration, we have seen announcements in the papers that later do not bear fruit. I need not remind this gathering of the press releases dealing with downtown redevelopment, the dump issue or costly lawsuits. We can go on and on and on.

Our campaign will be based on four major topics, the first of which is Public Safety and Quality of Life issues. Derby has one of the highest crime rates in the area. To this end, I propose to reinstitute foot patrol of police officers. I will bring back this policy, adopted by the Board of Aldermen, which was initiated by Ron Sill when he was a board member. I will have police stop, walk and talk for a certain time allotment during each shift. I believe police presence in high crime areas will deter criminal activity. By the way, I want to thank Ron for agreeing to re-enter politics as a 2nd Ward candidate. His high esteem in the City of Derby will be a great asset to winning the upcoming election.

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