Mesa Racing, Inc.

Racing updates; Imported Sires...why???

Mesa Discovery, Greys Outbound-Greys Firehawk, finally got a move on. She recently won a TD at Sarasota. Was starting to wonder what she wanted in a track surface. She qualified at Lincoln but then doesn't like the surface at Sarasota a track she should dominate.
Mesa Bethann, Craigie Whistler-Tnt Stardust, won another TA 3/8ths race for the Steve Sarras kennel
Mesas Advantage scored a third in Grade A at VL

I've been reading how much we all need more imported sires in this country.
I'm hearing it from people who have a vested interest in getting those studs here.
On one of the boards I pointed out that Maryville Rumble, a dog that I have a Greyt respect for, hasn't gotten many breedings lately and that does not bode well for other imported sires.
All of a sudden I'm being accused of slandering a studmaster, not liking her and/or her dogs and gawd only knows what else.
The simple fact of the matter is this: I prefer American sires and always have.
Have I ever bred to imports? Of course! I bred to Black Aztec, Fortress*, Iron Rail*, Great Greyhound* and I don't remember how many others. Recently I bred to Heart Rumble because a friend offered me the breeding. Based on Maryville Rumble's success I thought it was a claculated risk and I'd do most anything for that particular friend anyway.
My current position is based on the results of those early matings. Simply put I wasn't happy with the overall quality
The argument then comes up about breeding your own brood stock. In many instances that makes sense. In this current econmic environment probably not so much.
You really need those broods to be good race dogs before you use them. Bloodlines alone are not enough of a reason to get puppies from a female
If I didn't sell as many pups to you all as I do I'd probably test out more theories. But I'm not certain that you want to sign on with me for a bunch of "Mark's theories". Instead, you're looking for winners, aren't you? Yup, I knew it and that's exactly what I'm trying to deliver.
Will I breed to some of thse imported sires? You bet! I like Trey United real well, just off the top of my head. A SweetTrey son with an imported dam line makes sense to me.
Besides, the owner of the stud is a good friend of mine and I value that friendship.
He helps me so why wouldn't I help him? Just makes sense on a couple of different levels.
The rest of this is just nonsense. This "conspiracy theory" mentality is downright stupid.
I wasn't thinking along those lines but now I'm wondering if there isn't fire now that I'm smelling smoke.

Deeeeeee lite-ful

Mesa Delite, our current entry into the Palm Beach pup stakes, won her second round with ease yesterday.
The 60 pound red fawn girl finished the contest with a personal best time of 29:77. That time was the second fastest of the matinee.
Only the Kaycar entry, also a Stans Boy Flyer pup, had a better time. That pup is also raced by Rader Racing

Mesa Stardust, Craigie Whistler-Tnt Stardust, ran a beautiful race to close to second in Grade B at Sarasota.
Her late speed was used to an advantage and the chartwriter called it" last to place". Sweeet
Mesa Bling Bling, one of those good Lonesome Cry-Dress Up pups, came second in her Grade C

Thanks for the calls and emails regarding Delite and the other Mesa dogs doing so well.
As a breeder that makes me happy.
Don't forget to get your own Mesa dog. Lots of nice graded dogs, 2 maidens and some  small puppies still available

Congrats to Mesa Delite and owner Frank Bean; Gina wins another one!!

Mesa Delite, Stan's Boy Flyer-Karmic Destiny, was entered in the Palm Beach Kennel Club puppy stakes by Norm Rader.
People immediately questioned why a relatively inexperienced youngster was entered instead of more seasoned dogs.
Norm has liked this gal from the very beginning. He's told me on numerous occasions that when she learns to run the turns better she is going to be a monster! Well, yesterday in the first round of the Puppy Stakes she proved him right. Despite trouble, Frank Bean's girl got loose and took off and won her elimination round handily
Now all she needs is some racing luck and she is off to an incrdible career.

Mesa Gina, litter sister to Delite won another one for owner Bruce De Gilio. That puts the hard trying, smart runner into Grade B company. Watch her move quickly into top grade competition
Mesa Alphabet, settling in to racing at NFM, won her Grade D and advanced to C level competition
Taylor Swift, Lonesome Cry-Mesa Cyndi, ran a strong second for owner Skip Potter at Derby Lane

Racing updates

Mesas Advantage won another Grade A for owner Frank Bean. That gives the Dress Up son a 9-for-9 record at VL this meet.
Be Sure to take a look at his two half siblings in training with William Hays in TX. They are 1 male and 1 female sired by Oshkosh Slammer and are March pups. Pictures are available if you are interested. They get advertised on the NGA website on Monday. Get them while you can. It's the best bloodline cross she's ever had. Take a look at Turbo Penske's pedigree and you'll see what I mean
Debonair Diego, Lonesome Cry-Tawmay Rafferty(half sister to Trojan Cruze) won his C at SL for Jim and Helen Hambleton
Gils' Maryland, Trent Lee-Jr's Sable, a Mesa bred dog owned by Steve Gilster and Dave Cottle,  ran second in a TC 660 at OP
Mesa Freckles, Craigie Whistler-Tnt Stardust (litter sister to Star Wars) won both her D and C races this week at Sarasota
Freckles's younger full sister Mesa Bethann won another TA 3/8ths while the other younger sister, Mesa Stardust, came in second in her TB 5/16ths
And Taylor Swift, Lonesome Cry-Mesa Cyndi, owned by Skip Potter, won another race for the young man at Derby Lane

A couple of things...

Mesa Alpha Tiger has been SOLD. Thanks for the interest in him
Mesa Delite has been entered into the PB Pup stakes. Congrats to Frank Bean!
Mesa Changes has been moved to HO for owner John Reedy. I think that track will better suit Changes' running style

The other dogs are still available for sale but several of you have asked about Tempo and his sister. They both run in maiden races tonight. Not expecting alot as they are still green but have huge potential. Chances are real good that Tempo will move to the longer stretch of HO or Dubuque when Norm Rader opens his kennel there

I've gotten some emails asking how/why graded dogs are priced.
Consider this: it costs me about $2000 give or take $100, to get a dog to the track.
If I'm selling the dog for a specific price its because I think the dog is worth that money.
I'm amazed that people want to second guess me without picking up the phone and asking questions.
I'm not going to answer tons of questions online from people I don't know. In my opinion the internet is both a blessing and a curse
If you are serious about making an offer on a dog PICK UP THE PHONE
Otherwise I'm going to think you are just another tire kicker and I hear from tons of those

Guide, Stardust and Delite all winners!

Mesa Guide, Trent Lee-Jr's Sable, won his Grade B at Hollywood yesterday. The young fella had run out of room in the stretch at PB but has found the full 5/16ths of HO more to his liking
Mesa Stardust, Craigie Whistler-Tnt Stardust ran one of her better races to move into Grade B at Sarasota
Mesa Delite, Stans Boy Flyer-Karmic Destiny, stalked the leader and triumphed at the wire to move into Grade C at Palm Beach Kennel Club
Mesa Changes, litter sister to Delite, finally got an inside hole. The juvenile racer took full advantage to score a show finish in the maiden event

The following dogs are for sale:
Mesa Alpha Tiger, Odd Tiger Mesa Jessie. At SOKC $1300
Mesa Tiger Jessi, litter sister to Alpha. Same track in Grade B. $1600
Mesa Cadence, Craigie Whistler-Dainty Wag, MB $1300
Mesa Alphabet, Oneco Spirit-Mesa Meadow, Grade C at NFM $1800
Mesa Tempo...call for pricing
Mesa Temperature...call for pricing
Mesa Freedom, maiden at Mobile $750
Mesa Dillon, Grade C at MB. Had gotten to Grade A at NFM. $1000

Racing updates

Mesas Advantage, Lonesome Cry-Dress Up, won another Grade A at VL for owner Frank Bean
This guy is HOT HOT HOT since the first of the year. He should continue to improve for Frank as he won't be 3 until July
Mesa Alpha Tiger, Odd Tiger-Mesa Jessie, won his D at SOKC. This guy if for sale for $1300. He is trying hard, just needs a couple of favorable holes. His running style is a bit longer than SOKC course. His one sister is running at OP and the other in Grade B here
Mesa Delite and Mesa Changes had an odd happening at PB the other day. Both sisters got a DH 2nd on the same matinee card. Delite os owned by Frank Bean and Changes by John Reedy
Mesa Gina finished second again today. That makes her 9-for-9 in the money for owner Bruce De Gilio. Gina is litter sister to Delite and Changes
Mesa Tempo and Mesa Explanation both schooled at PB today. Ex had qualified at Lincoln and then came down to PB where she suffered a minor injury. Tempo is one of the young hot shot pups out of Mesa Cyndi and Tempo Petrocelli. Looks like he needed a longer course than PB. I'm sure Norm will make that change when he thinks it's time. Most likely HO, I suppose

Racing updates

Mesa Stardust, Craigie Whistler-Tnt Stardust, ran a nice 2nd in C at Sarasota
Mesa Discovery, Greys Outbound-Greys Firehawk, finally got situated at SA. She had previously qualified at Lincoln and just never settled in at PB. She won her E over the weekend. Hopefully this will be the first of many
Mesa Bethann, litter sister to Stardust, won a TA 3/8ths for owners Kent, Gary and Scott
Mesa Erika, owned by George and Karen Heise, won Grade B at MB
Mesa Dillon, responding to a favorable trainer change and losing 3 pounds, went box to wire to win Grade D at MB. The previous trainer had her set at 66 pounds. Considering she was Grade A at NFM at 60 you can see the problem. She is for sale

The brother sister team out of Tempo Petrocelli-Mesa Cyndi schooled for the second time time today at PBKC. The female ran a nice race and finished second behind a dog 4 months older than her.
The male got blocked in traffic and never ran his race
The two are for sale. They'll make nice dogs and make you some money at PB. They are very reasonably priced so don't hesitate to make an offer

Tempo pups school for the first time; other updates

The two Tempo Petrocelli-Mesa Cyndi littermates that I own schooled for the first time today at PBKC
The male closed in the stretch to win his race and his sister finished 3rd despite major trouble.
These pups were raised and trained by the Robans. That means they were very well raised, fed and handled.
But they were also trained on a rope track which means many pups look a little lost when they hit the big show. That was not the case with these two siblings. Margaret suggested we hold them back a little and start them later based on the two previous litters she trained for me out of their mama. She was right again (as always). I can never say enough good things about these Roban girls. I wouldn't still be in this business except for them
Both pups are for sale. Call me if you are interested. I have a policy in place: if you have already purchased Mesa dogs I'll quote you prices via email. If you are a first timer with me it's going to require a phone call to talk pricing.
Discounts for multiple Mesa buyers. These should make some serious money for you as I fully expect Norm to take them to Dubuque or give them to Joe Trudden for Hollywood. Looks like those tracks might be even better suited for these two.

Mesa Bling Bling, Lonesome Cry-Dress Up, is getting back into form as she won her Grade C at NFM. I was so used to seeing her in top grade it's hard to look at her down the ladder a bit
Mesa Gina proved again what a strong, smart racer she is. Owner Bruce De Gilio is one happy Mesa customer
Mesa Bailee, Craigie Whistler-Dainty Wag, came in third at PB for onwer Frank Bean
And Frank's VL dog, Mesas Advantage, litter brother to Bling Bling, continued his productive ways in top grade as he took home theplace finishers check

Advantage runs personal best; other racing updates

Mesas Advantage, that Lonesome Cry Dress Up boy that is racing at VL, went into his first Grade A this season as one of the longer shots on the board.
Someone neglected to inform him of that fact. So he just basically did what he likes to do, smoke fields. The young guy (he won't be three until this summer) won his Grade A contest in 30:79 which is a personal best for him. He is owned by Frank Bean
Mesa Billy, Dodgem-Mesa Cyndi, moved back into Grade A again on his last victory. He had started an awesome career at Flagler and was sold. When he moved to NFM he isn't quite the same. My guess is he likes the pure speed tracks better
Mesa Gina, SBF-Karmic Destiny, spanked a Grade D field at PB. The youngster had just come off her J win and looked sharp in that effort. This time she shrugged off a bump and some traffic and just motored on. The margin of the win was 7 lengths. Gina is owned by Bruce De Gilio
Mesa Alphabet, litter sister to Mesa Budget, won her D at NFM. She is recently back on the track after her minor injury at OP. She seems to be taking to the Bill Ross kennel and NFM. I've always thought she was stronger than Budget so I fully expect her to move into Grade A ranks soon
Gil's Maryland, Trent Lee-Jr's Sable, a Mesa bred dog, won her Grade D 660 at OP by 16 1/2 lengths last night. I guess that means she likes 660 yards at that track???  hahaha
Mesa Guide, litter brother to Maryland, finished 2nd in his first Hollywood Grade B race last night. Norm Rader had said from the beginning that PB was a bit too short for this guy and he was certainly correct in that assessment. The proof is in the pudding, as they say