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Taylor SWINE, e-LOIN Musk emerge as slight favorites to make PIGtucky Derby
Top 4 hogs for first leg of Triple PIG Crown Series will come down to final qualifying round
There’s quite a hog-jam at Maris Farms after the first 3 qualifying rounds for this weekend’s PIGtucky Derby. With one more qualifying round slated for Saturday morning, the top 4 hogs for the first leg of the Triple PIG Crown Series – set for 2 pm on Saturday afternoon – are still in question.
Taylor SWINE from the Backstreet BOARS Racing Team (sponsored by Westside Pizza) and e-LOIN Musk from the Smart HOGS Racing Team (sponsored by Glow Martini Lounge) are the top two qualifiers at this time, earning 3 victories each during last weekend’s 6 qualifying races. But then there are five other thoroughHOGS vying for only 2 more spots: Steven HOGging (Smart HOGS Racing Team/Glow Martini Lounge) and Ozzy HOGborne (Backstreet BOARS Racing Team/Westside Pizza), along with ConHAM O’Brien, Robin WilliHAMS and Jerry SWINEfeld (all of the ComediHAMS Racing Team/Hops n’ Drops). ALL have 2 victories apiece and could very easily secure one of the remaining 2 spots.
“It’s going to be a hell of a battle on Saturday morning with what’s on the line,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “It’ll come down to which pigs did all the right things this past week when it comes to training, nutrition and rest. Haven’t got a real good gauge on this year’s racers yet, so we’ll all learn a lot on Saturday morning.”
In case of any ties amongst the top 4 in victories after Saturday morning’s last qualifying round, the rules state that the last 4 top hogs to win their respective races in the last qualifying round shall advance to the marquee race.
“I’m almost looking forward to Saturday morning more than ther Derby on Saturday afternoon,” said race coordinator Steve HOGfather Templeman. “With 7 of the 9 racing hogs still in the hunt, it is by far the most competitive things have ever been trying to get into a marquee race. Anything can happen when you mix the best racing hogs with qualifying for a major marquee race…it gets pretty damn crazy and competitive!”
Training for the 5-weekend TPC series (presented by Wally’s Drive In) started in late-September for these young thoroughHOGS, and they’re still trying to get into some semblance of race-shape. They’ve also looked a bit hog-tied racing in front of large crowds for the first time in their young racing careers.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned musical stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $387 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST. A total of 315 “bets” were placed and Robin WilliHAMS (ComediHAMS sponsored by Hops n’ Drops) had the most bets placed on him with 42. Second most bets went to Taylor SWINE (Backstreet BOARS sponsored by Westside Pizza) and e-LOIN Musk (Smart HOGS sponsored by Glow Martini Lounge) with 40 each.
| 2025 TPC SERIES RESULTS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart HOGS presented by Glow Martini Lounge | |||
| #1 Steven HOGging | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| #2 e-LOIN Musk | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| #3 Jeff BOARzos | 1 | 1 | 34 |
| ComediHAMS presented by Hops n’ Drops | |||
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| #5 Robin WilliHAMS | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| #6 Jerry SWINEfeld | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Backstreet BOARS by WESTSIDE PIZZA | |||
| #7 Ozzy HOGborne | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| #8 PIGgy Smalls | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| #9 Taylor SWINE | 3 | 1 | 40 |
Thank you to our title sponsor: Wally’s White River Drive In
Team sponsors: Glow Martini Lounge, Hops n’ Drops and Westside Pizza as well participating race partners Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Skulpt (wood carving), Firehouse Pub, Twiddy Prints, Rainier Fresh, Headworks Brewery and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
Taylor SWINE, e-LOIN Musk emerge as slight favorites to make PIGtucky Derby
Top 4 hogs for first leg of Triple PIG Crown Series will come down to final qualifying round
There’s quite a hog-jam at Maris Farms after the first 3 qualifying rounds for this weekend’s PIGtucky Derby. With one more qualifying round slated for Saturday morning, the top 4 hogs for the first leg of the Triple PIG Crown Series – set for 2 pm on Saturday afternoon – are still in question.
Taylor SWINE from the Backstreet BOARS Racing Team (sponsored by Westside Pizza) and e-LOIN Musk from the Smart HOGS Racing Team (sponsored by Glow Martini Lounge) are the top two qualifiers at this time, earning 3 victories each during last weekend’s 6 qualifying races. But then there are five other thoroughHOGS vying for only 2 more spots: Steven HOGging (Smart HOGS Racing Team/Glow Martini Lounge) and Ozzy HOGborne (Backstreet BOARS Racing Team/Westside Pizza), along with ConHAM O’Brien, Robin WilliHAMS and Jerry SWINEfeld (all of the ComediHAMS Racing Team/Hops n’ Drops). ALL have 2 victories apiece and could very easily secure one of the remaining 2 spots.
“It’s going to be a hell of a battle on Saturday morning with what’s on the line,” said longtime race announcer Dennis “PIG Whisperer” Riley. “It’ll come down to which pigs did all the right things this past week when it comes to training, nutrition and rest. Haven’t got a real good gauge on this year’s racers yet, so we’ll all learn a lot on Saturday morning.”
In case of any ties amongst the top 4 in victories after Saturday morning’s last qualifying round, the rules state that the last 4 top hogs to win their respective races in the last qualifying round shall advance to the marquee race.
“I’m almost looking forward to Saturday morning more than ther Derby on Saturday afternoon,” said race coordinator Steve HOGfather Templeman. “With 7 of the 9 racing hogs still in the hunt, it is by far the most competitive things have ever been trying to get into a marquee race. Anything can happen when you mix the best racing hogs with qualifying for a major marquee race…it gets pretty damn crazy and competitive!”
Training for the 5-weekend TPC series (presented by Wally’s Drive In) started in late-September for these young thoroughHOGS, and they’re still trying to get into some semblance of race-shape. They’ve also looked a bit hog-tied racing in front of large crowds for the first time in their young racing careers.
Farm visitors who happen upon the weekend races can place bets on the hog(s) they believe will win during qualifying or marquee races, and 100% of those “bets” are donated to local nonprofit, Celebrate HARVEST, whose mission it is to preserve family farms by inspiring and financially supporting present-day farmers and future experiential farmers. Fans will be amused and entertained by these celebrity-named pigs – which feature many of the local, national and world-renowned musical stars, business icons and comedians you’ve come to love over the years!
Last weekend, a total of $387 was raised for Celebrate HARVEST. A total of 315 “bets” were placed and Robin WilliHAMS (ComediHAMS sponsored by Hops n’ Drops) had the most bets placed on him with 42. Second most bets went to Taylor SWINE (Backstreet BOARS sponsored by Westside Pizza) and e-LOIN Musk (Smart HOGS sponsored by Glow Martini Lounge) with 40 each.
| 2025 TPC SERIES RESULTS | WINS | SEASON POINTS | BETS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smart HOGS presented by Glow Martini Lounge | |||
| #1 Steven HOGging | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| #2 e-LOIN Musk | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| #3 Jeff BOARzos | 1 | 1 | 34 |
| ComediHAMS presented by Hops n’ Drops | |||
| #4 conHAM O’Brien | 2 | 2 | 25 |
| #5 Robin WilliHAMS | 2 | 2 | 42 |
| #6 Jerry SWINEfeld | 2 | 2 | 27 |
| Backstreet BOARS by WESTSIDE PIZZA | |||
| #7 Ozzy HOGborne | 2 | 5 | 30 |
| #8 PIGgy Smalls | 1 | 0 | 35 |
| #9 Taylor SWINE | 3 | 1 | 40 |
Thank you to our title sponsor: Wally’s White River Drive In
Team sponsors: Glow Martini Lounge, Hops n’ Drops and Westside Pizza as well participating race partners Washington Athletic Club, Salish Lodge, Skulpt (wood carving), Firehouse Pub, Twiddy Prints, Rainier Fresh, Headworks Brewery and Gillihan Farms (supplier of racing hogs).
HOW OUR PIG RACES WORK:
On a small round track near the animal barn, several races will occur during the course of a weekend day. Prior to each racing session (3 races per session, 3 sessions per day), racing fans can make donations of $1 (1 ticket) or $5 (6 tickets) and pick a pig they feel will win that race. ALL DONORS earn a special “pignostication” pig nose for their contribution. ALL DONATIONS will go to Celebrate HARVEST. All donators also receive a numbered raffle ticket – they keep half and put the other half in the betting slot of their “chosen” winner. At the end of the race, the announcer will draw a name from the “winning” pig’s slot, and that individual will win a prize from one of our sponsors. In addition to the 3 marquee races – the PIGtucky Derby (Oct. 7th, 2 pm), the SQUEAKness (Oct. 14th, 2 pm) and the BOARmont Stakes (oct. 21st, 2 pm) – there will be the normal weekend “qualifying” races, which start Saturday, Sept. 30th, and continue on each weekend until Sunday, Oct. 29th. Approximately 90 races are scheduled over the course of the 5- weekend racing series – 3 sessions at 3 races/session each Saturday and Sunday.
About Celebrate HARVEST (Helping Agriculture Reimagine Via Entertainment, Scholarships & Tourism) Celebrate HARVEST is a nonprofit charitable organization whose mission is to preserve traditional family farms by promoting and supporting experiential farming, also known as agritainment – it’s Farming Reimagined. Celebrate HARVEST is also committed to inspiring youth to pursue the agritainment profession via continuing education awards for those wanting to pursue some aspect of experiential farming as well as funding of field trips to experiential farms for underserved students/schools. It also helps fund/build/manage non-traditional farming events/activities at experiential farms as a means of adding to the farms appeal and a potential fund-raising event/activity for Celebrate HARVEST.
MORE ABOUT MARIS FARMS: In its 24th year of operation at this current site, Maris Farms is located in scenic east Pierce County about 3 miles west of Buckley, Washington, at 25001 Sumner Buckley Highway. It has been selling pumpkins for 29 years (first five years were at a different location) and started a corn maze at its current location in 2000. Since then, the 40-acre operation has grown into a mega-agritainment venue with more than 40 activities and events for visitors of all ages to enjoy.