After several attempts, it seems Daiz is not fast enough for Jacksonville/OP. This is not really a surprise, for two reasons. One, this is one of the fastest tracks in the state. It takes a really special greyhound to excel here, and while Daiz is plenty special in lots of ways, speed isn't one of them. Two, this litter was an unplanned breeding. Her parents were not spectacular racers, so it isn't a stretch that their offspring wouldn't be either.

So Daiz and some of her siblings are heading to Orlando to try their luck there. Cathie let me know ahead of time and gave me the option to bring her home now, but I'm just not ready. I mean, I could be, if she had to come now of course I would make myself ready...but if she can have a chance to keep running as long as she's able and still showing a good effort, then I felt like I couldn't deny her that. Also, this is a chance for her to make back some of the money (not much, but some) that Mama Cathie and Daddy Bill have put into this litter of pups.

The only negative, really, is that I can't watch her races on the computer anymore because Orlando doesn't have a live feed. I do, however, have some friends in Orlando so if she stays there awhile I might have to take a little road trip. If she doesn't do well, she won't move on anywhere except home with me and her brothers and sister (and kitty brother and sister)...provided she is cat safe.

I'll be posting her results from Orlando here just as I did the JAX ones so stay tuned. Run fast, babygirl, fast and safe!