Round 3 of the 2016 SOUTHLAND DERBY stakes competition full of surprises

Round 3 of the 2016 SOUTHLAND DERBY was highlighted not only by the 6 stakes races on the program for Wednesday evening but also by the surprising number of longshots that were able to pull the upset. In the 6 stakes races, 5 of them were won by greyhounds going off at odds of anywhere from 6-1 to 29-1, including winners who went off at 8-1, 9-1 and 10-1. This stakes competition kicked off on Saturday, June 11 with 88 greyhound entries vying for the elusive SOUTHLAND DERBY title this season and with nearly half the field eliminated, the paw to paw battles among these talented greyhounds heated up for sure. With 3 extremely competitive rounds having been run, and with several surprise winners able to pull off upsets, these last two rounds should be a battle royal to decide the champion. This is the next to last stakes championship for the 2016 season at Southland with only the FESTIVAL OF STAKES championship left on the racing schedule at this track so be sure to tune in for Round 4 on Sunday, June 26 as well as the finals on Friday, July 1. Earlier in this competition I had listed my 8 selections to make the finals along with my pick to win it all as well as a longshot pick and you can see them below. Best of luck to all the greyhounds that are entered in this stakes contest as well as to their kennels, trainers and owners and all other connections. Good luck and thanks for reading.

WINNERS in Round 3

FORCHINIT BOC'S RING EM UP OAKS MADDY BOC'S HANK JR XKT DAVE TURIN CHUMBRAGO

2016 SOUTHLAND DERBY Stakes schedule

Round 1 - Saturday, June 11 - done Round 2 - Thursday, June 16 - done Round 3 - Wednesday, June 22 - done Round 4 - Sunday, June 26 FINALS - Friday, July 1

MONEYMAKER MIKE'S 8 picks to make the finals of the 2016 SOUTHLAND DERBY and their post positions and results from Round 3.

BRASKA DALE - Round 3 - ran 4th from the 2 box

THEEREE - Round 3 - ran 7th from the 6 box

FIESTA PARAGUAS - Round 3 - ran 5th from the 3 box

CHASMOS'S DIESEL - eliminated after Round 2

SE TALI SUNDANCE - Round 3 ran 3rd from the 2 box

CHASMO'S DUTCH - My pick to win it all. Round 3 ran 6th from the 2 box

NASHAPELLI - Round 3 ran 2nd from the 7 box

COUNSELOR - Round 3 ran 3rd from the 5 box

MONEYMAKER MIKE'S longshot of the 2016 SOUTHLAND DERBY

PJ HOLD MY OWN - eliminated after Round 3