Construction of Southland's $320 million hotel expansion project -- including a 20-story building and a 113-square foot gaming floor -- was formally completed Dec. 15. With a reduction from Southland races in 2019 with 6,656, to 4,992 in 2020, then drop to 3,994 in 2021 and finally, a drop in 2022 to 2,662. Cohen, who runs the West Memphis adoption organization, encouraged anyone interested in adopting a greyhound to visit the kennel. "We're pretty flat until after Labor Day and then we'll drop another 10 races or so," Bolender said. The past sheets are available as a weekly archive which includes Sunday thru Saturday. This is why all greyhounds in foster care are required by law to wear a muzzles in public. Odds listed on OLBG are subject to change. She said people are often surprised how large they are, ranging from 65-80 pounds. Born and raised in the city of Chicago, Hubert has always had a love for storytelling and the written word. Theil's group was considering ballot measures in Arkansas to outlaw dog racing, and he said polling shows that such a measure would pass. [map] West Memphis, AR 72301 Mailing Address: P.O. Florida's last greyhound race was run at Palm Beach Kennel Club at 11:59 p.m. on New Years Eve, the very last minute allowed by law. WebThe Southland team is excited to introduce a first-class, 300-room hotel with 60-70 suites and 12 executive-level, presidential suites. "Pretty sad, actually," said David Robinette trackside afterward. WebCheck out this video featuring Jim Peake of Derby Lane about how to read a Greyhound Racing Program AboutPressCopyrightContact WebWatch & wager on live greyhound races at Wheeling Island Racetrack. Find everything you need to know about greyhound & horse racing at TrackInfo.com How many greyhounds are euthanized each year? Apache Greyhound Park 220 S Delaware Dr Apache Junction, AZ 85120 (480) 982-2371 You may also seek assistance through https://www.ncpgambling.org, the National Council on Problem Gambling Services. The greyhounds and Robinettes weren't the only ones closing the book on their Southland tenure. This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Northwest Arkansas Newspapers LLC. Has he gone forward? Thorn, the kennel association president, agreed. If you feel you have reached this page in error, contact us at 702-227-7592. Find everything you need to know about greyhound & horse racing at TrackInfo.com As the sun set on 2022 and the track, owners Mary and David Robinette didn't feel like celebrating. He originally pursued chemical engineering for three years, before changing course into hospitality. For decades, Greyhounds have been used in dog racing. Place a bet on greyhound racing now. People like Thorn, Cohen and others who work around the greyhounds and have them as pets describe them the same way -- couch potatoes. All this is just minutes from downtown West Memphis, AR!