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< Back Dont Mind If Ido captures Wheeling-NGA Future Stars Preview Stan Pawloski Dec 1, 2025 Youngsters took the spotlight Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29, at Wheeling Island. The initial $5,000 Wheeling-National Greyhound Association Future Stars Preview stakes featured a handpicked field of eight greyhounds purchased at the 2025 NGA Fall Meet auction in October in Abilene, KS. Each had shown promise in their schooling and Maiden races in Wheeling. Shining the brightest in the Future Stars Preview stakes event was Dont Mind If Ido. An April 2024 greyhound out of CET Dirty Dan-Barts Readyornot, the Charter Kennel pup exploded out of the box, rushed to an early lead and romped to a 5 ½-length victory in 30.48. Taking runner up honors was Lee Helga (Steve Sarras Kennel) while Whole Truth (Patriot/Taplin Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. The top three finishers never changed positions after hitting the backstretch. Charter Kennel trainer James Campbell had confidence in his young sprinter Dont Mind If Ido. “Even though it was a nice field of pups, I liked her chances. She needed to get out of the box,” Campbell said. “Once on the lead, I wasn’t too concerned about her getting caught, but you never know in racing.” In two schooling races, Dont Mind If Ido won by 5 and 3 ½ lengths, extending her leads in both in the homestretch. Completing the Future Stars Preview order of finish were Newsheriffntown (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; WW Expressway (Wayne Ward Kennel), fifth; Chef’s Kiss (Lester Raines Kennel), sixth; WW Late Night (Wayne Ward Kennel), seventh; and WW Head Together (Wayne Ward Kennel), eighth. Dont Mind If Ido was purchased at the NGA Fall Meet by Ray Wong. He owns or is a partner in several other greyhounds racing at Wheeling. “I am happier for Ray (Wong) than I am for myself after the stakes victory,” Campbell said. “Ray is one of the great guys in the greyhound business. He’s a top-notch gentleman.” Sent to post at 6-1 odds, Dont Mind If Ido returned $14.60 on a $2 win wager. The 3-5 quiniela paid $77.60, the 3-5 perfecta returned $194.60, the 3-5-4 trifecta paid $745.60 and the 3-5-4-2 superfecta returned $3,528.20. Campbell feels Dont Mind If Ido has a lot of potential. “I have high hopes for her,” Campbell said. “She’s spit and vinegar … full of energy and determination.” The idea of the Future Stars Preview was drawn up by NGA Executive Director Jim Gartland. Funding for the stakes was provided by the NGA and Wheeling. Charter Kennel youngster Dont Mind If Ido is all alone as she races to victory Saturday, Nov. 29, in the Wheeling-NGA Future Stars Preview at Wheeling Island. (Photo by Matt Schumitz) Dont Mind If Ido captured the Wheeling-NGA Future Stars Preview at Wheeling Island Saturday afternoon, Nov. 29. In the winner’s circle with the champion, from left, are Sara Roeder, trainer James Campbell and lead out Cadie Collins. (Photo by Matt Schumitz) Previous Next

National Greyhound Association Fall Nationals will be held in Abilene Kansas on Oct 13-17. Join us for exclusive dog racing showcasing up and coming canine athletes and future greyhound racing super stars! October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025 October 13-17, 2025 Schedule Fall Nationals 2025 Fall Nationals 2025 Fall Nationals 2025 Fall Nationals 2025 Forms Programs Results Schooling Schooling PDF Track Stakes Kennel Space Kennel Space PDF Auction Terms Online Bidding Online Bidding PDF Auction Consignment Round I Results Finals Results Replays - Monday Schooling- Monday Schooling- Thursday Replays - Finals 2 Line Results Round I Auction Finals Weights Fall Nationals 2025 - Finals Replays Fall Nationals 2025 - Finals Replays Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing RACE 1 00:41 Play Video Now Playing RACE 2 00:42 Play Video Now Playing RACE 3 00:39 Play Video Now Playing RACE 4 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 5 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 6 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 7 00:41 Play Video Now Playing RACE 8 00:42 Play Video Now Playing RACE 9 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 10 00:41 Play Video Now Playing RACE 11 01:16 Play Video Now Playing RACE 12 00:52 Play Video Now Playing RACE 13 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 14 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 15 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 16 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 17 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 18 00:59 Play Video

The National Greyhound Association is the home of US racing greyhounds and professional breed experts. Since 1906, the NGA has stewarded the breed, making it one of the most popular dogs in America! The National Greyhound Association is the official registry of the breed, a membership organization devoted to overseeing the recording of the breeding, registrations, and performance of the Sport of Queens in the United States. As the greyhound experts and industry professionals, the National Greyhound Association is devoted to the welfare and stewardship of the breed. Our organization is knowledgeable and committed to greyhounds from the whelping box, developing the canine athlete and resourced with a comprehensive greyhound adoption network. Greyhound racing starts here, where professional members gather information to breed, whelp, humanely raise and produce the world's fastest canine. Most importantly, we celebrate a history of the breed and exalt the finest traits, to produce the finest athletes and amazingly functional, working bred dog. Our National Meets 100 year Tradition Since the 1920's greyhound enthusiasts have traveled to Kansas to showcase their greyhound talents. Today, every April and October annually, greyhound racing experts, breeders, trainers, kennel owners and representatives from greyhound racetracks worldwide convene in Abilene, Kansas to celebrate the finest sporting canine breed. Upcoming Nationals Fall 2025 Nationals: Oct 13 - 17 Spring 2026 Nationals May 18 - 22 Fall 2026 Nationals Oct 12-16 Spring Nationals 2025 Finals Replays Spring Nationals 2025 Finals Replays Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing RACE 1 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 2 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 3 - Finals 00:44 Play Video

National Greyhound Association Spring Nationals will be held in Abilene Kansas on April 22-26, 2024. Join us for exclusive dog racing showcasing up and coming canine athletes and future greyhound racing super stars! Schedule Spring Nationals 2024 Spring Nationals 2024 Spring Nationals 2024 Spring Nationals 2024 April 22 - 26, 2024 April 22 - 26, 2024 April 22 - 26, 2024 April 22 - 26, 2024 Programs Results Forms Schooling Schooling PDF Track Stakes Kennel Space Kennel Space PDF Auction Terms Online Bidding Online Bidding PDF Auction Consignment Round I Results Finals Results Replays - Monday Schooling- Monday Schooling- Thursday Replays - Finals 2 Line Results Programs Round I Weights Weights ABC Finals Auction Spring Nationals 2024 FINALS Spring Nationals 2024 FINALS Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing RACE 1 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 2 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 3 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 4 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 5 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 6 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 7 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 8 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:48 Play Video Now Playing RACE 9 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 10 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 11 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:45 Play Video Now Playing RACE 12 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:45 Play Video Now Playing RACE 13 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 14 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 15 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:42 Play Video Now Playing RACE 16 - 2024 Sunflower State Sprint - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 17 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 18 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 19 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 20 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 21 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:45 Play Video Now Playing RACE 22 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 23 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 24 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 25 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:51 Play Video Now Playing RACE 26 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 27 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 28 - Thursday, April 25, 2024 00:48 Play Video

National Greyhound Association Fall Nationals will be held in Abilene Kansas on Oct 14 - 18, 2024. Join us for exclusive dog racing showcasing up and coming canine athletes and future greyhound racing super stars! Schedule Fall Nationals 2024 Fall Nationals 2024 Fall Nationals 2024 Fall Nationals 2024 October 14 - 18, 2024 October 14 - 18, 2024 October 14 - 18, 2024 October 14 - 18, 2024 Results Resources Forms Schooling Schooling PDF Track Stakes Kennel Space Kennel Space PDF Auction Terms Online Bidding Online Bidding PDF Auction Consignment Round I Finals Programs Round I Finals Weights Weights ABC 2 Line Race Charts Chart Auction FALL 2024 NATIONALS FALL 2024 NATIONALS Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing RACE 1 FINALS 00:48 Play Video Now Playing RACE 2 FINALS 00:48 Play Video Now Playing RACE 3 FINALS 00:48 Play Video Now Playing RACE 4 FINALS 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 5 FINALS 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 6 FINALS 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 7 FINALS 00:48 Play Video Now Playing RACE 8 FINALS 00:54 Play Video Now Playing RACE 9 FINALS 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 10 ABILENE SHOOTOUT 2024 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 11 FINALS 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 12 FINALS 00:47 Play Video Now Playing RACE 13 FINALS 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 14 FINALS 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 15 FINALS 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 16 FINALS 00:52 Play Video

National Greyhound Association Spring Nationals will be held in Abilene Kansas on April 14-18. Join us for exclusive dog racing showcasing up and coming canine athletes and future greyhound racing super stars! Schedule Spring Nationals 2025 Spring Nationals 2025 Spring Nationals 2025 Spring Nationals 2025 April 14 - 18, 2025 April 14 - 18, 2025 April 14 - 18, 2025 April 14 - 18, 2025 Forms Programs Results Schooling Schooling PDF Track Stakes Kennel Space Kennel Space PDF Auction Terms Online Bidding Online Bidding PDF Auction Consignment Round I Results Finals Results Replays - Monday Schooling- Monday Schooling- Thursday Replays - Finals 2 Line Results Programs Round I Finals Pup Auction Brood Auction Weights Weights ABC Weights Spring Nationals 2025 Finals Replays Spring Nationals 2025 Finals Replays Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing RACE 1 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 2 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 3 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 4 - Finals 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 5 - Finals 00:50 Play Video Now Playing RACE 6 - Finals 00:50 Play Video Now Playing RACE 7 - Finals 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 8 - Finals 00:53 Play Video Now Playing RACE 9 - Finals 00:57 Play Video Now Playing RACE 10 - Finals 00:43 Play Video Now Playing RACE 11 - Finals 00:46 Play Video Now Playing RACE 12 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 13 - 2025 Sunflower State Sprint Stake 00:49 Play Video Now Playing RACE 14 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 15 - Finals 00:45 Play Video Now Playing RACE 16 - Finals 00:44 Play Video Now Playing RACE 17 - Finals 00:56 Play Video

< Back NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Thursday, October 9, 2025 Jim Gartland Oct 10, 2025 43 races scheduled: Drag after every 10 races. No watering Conditions: Overcast – 60º – Track: Fast (SCR = Scratched) DAVID STRONG – (Race 1) 30.44, 30.38, 30.40, 30.87, 30.56, 30.62, 31.16, 30.30 JAWS RACING – (Race 2) 31.12, 30.42, 30.56, 30.53, 30.93, 30.88, 30.99, 30.64, 30.96, 30.99, 30.99, 30.87, 31.18, 31.35, 31.56, 31.49, 32.02 MIKE STRICKLAND – (Race 3) 30.27, 29.94 , 30.49, 30.11, 30.83, 30.57, 30.44, 30.51, 30.71, 30.73, 30.96, 30.71, 30.92, 31.33, 31.19, 31.17, 30.80, SCR Previous Next

< Back TRAINERS THRILLED, PROUD OF ALL-AMERICA HONOREES Stan Pawloski Mar 31, 2021 Abrahamson Kennel’s CG’s Penny Shoe and Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It, both all-Wheeling selections, are All-Americans. Recently, the National Greyhound Association announced the 2020 All-American teams with CG’s Penny Shoe earning first team honors while L’s Luv It was named to the second team. Both sprinters were recognized on the 2020 all-Wheeling team earlier this year. The naming of the All-America teams started in 1963 and pays tribute to the top greyhounds in the country. Historically voted on by members of the American Greyhound Track Operators Association, the award process was turned over to the National Greyhound Association in 2019. The 2020 All-American first team is dominated by competitors from Southland Greyhound Park – unquestionably the toughest racetrack in the country. Joining CG’s Penny Shoe on the first team are JS Flamin Ace (Southland), Chillaxification (Southland), World Ruler (Southland), Air Ace (Southland), LK’s Santorini (Derby Lane), Flying Zulu (Southland) and FGF Mathias (Southland). CG’s Penny Shoe, an October 2017 greyhound out of Jax Oxford-CG’s Marla, had a spectacular year of racing in 2020 in West Virginia. At Tristate Greyhound Park, the sprinter was the track win champion and at Wheeling Island he captured the track’s featured stakes event – the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic Sprint – as well as making the final of the West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Sprint Stakes. Todd Johnson, CG Penny Shoe’s trainer at Tristate, was ecstatic when he heard the sprint star made first team All-American. “I am tickled to death, so excited, so cool. It’s an honor to train a greyhound like Penny Shoe – it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity,” Johnson said. “I am so proud of him. He’s without a doubt the best greyhound I have ever trained.” In 34 Grade AA starts at Tristate, CG’s Penny Shoe had 24 wins, 3 seconds and 5 thirds. In one stretch of 22 races, he had 19 wins – 12 in a row – 1 second and 2 thirds. “Once Penny Shoe gets a clear look at the lure and out on top, the race is over,” Johnson added. CG’s Penny Shoe came up to Wheeling in late September to compete in the Mountaineer Classic and WVGOBA Sprint. In 12 Wheeling starts, he had 2 wins, 3 seconds and 3 thirds. His magical moment came in the Mountaineer Classic final where he closed deep in the stretch to catch frontrunner TNT Free Falling to capture Wheeling’s featured stakes event of the year by 1 ½ lengths. “Nobody expected a West Virginia bred to come up to Wheeling and upset all the great Wheeling greyhounds,” Johnson said. CG’s Penny Shoe was trained in Wheeling by Tom Engle, who thought the sprinter’s accomplishments deserved consideration for All-America honors. “I am so proud of Penny Shoe and so happy for his owners, Neil and JC (Abrahamson). Being named All-American is quite an honor,” Engle said. “A lot of the credit for Penny Shoe’s success goes to trainer Todd Johnson in Tristate.” Johnson was quick to spread the credit. “A lot of people had a hand in Penny Shoe’s success – from Jack Stolirchick who raised him the first year in West Virginia, Howard Mosier who finished his training in Florida and trainer Tom Engle in Wheeling,” Johnson said. CG’s Penny She is the second All-American the Abrahamsons have owned. The first was DD’s Nelson in 1987 – arguably the best greyhound to ever race at Wheeling. “We are so excited and so proud of what Penny Shoe achieved last year. It was an exciting year,” Neil Abrahamson said. “It’s a great honor to own a greyhound named an All-American – our first since DD’s Nelson.” Joining L’s Luv It on the 2020 All-American second team are Rasta (Iowa/Southland), LK’s Crush N It (Derby Lane), Killer Tolstoy (Naples/Iowa/Southland), JD Elegant (Iowa/Southland), Bug Brush (Palm Beach/Southland), FGF Avenger (Southland) and Abbi’s Frontman (Palm Beach). L’s Luv It, an August 2016 greyhound out of KC And All-L’s Morgan, has been a mainstay in the Blanchard Kennel the last three years. In 2020, the sprinter made the final of the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes and was tied for third at the track in victories. The second team All American recognition came as a surprise to trainer James Blanchard. “I didn’t expect Luv It to make an All-American team, it came as a surprise,” Blanchard said. “It’s definitely a great honor and I am super proud of her. She’s had a remarkable racing career at Wheeling.” Last year, L’s Luv It had 14 wins, 9 seconds, 5 thirds and 7 fourths in 44 starts – an 80 percent mark on the superfecta ticket and a 64 percent trifecta finish. She was the first greyhound ever to make the final of the Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes and be named all-Wheeling for three straight seasons. Blanchard had thoughts of retiring the sprint dandy a couple times in 2020, but “each time L’s Luv It got hot. She still had the desire to compete.” In the Mountaineer Classic, L’s Luv It won three out of her four qualifying round races before experiencing a tough trip in the final. L’s Luv It was retired after two races in 2021, going out a winner. “It was special when L’s Luv It retired with a Grade AA win in her last race. That doesn’t happen very often,” Blanchard said. “Besides her talent, she was fortunate to stay healthy most of her career.” Previous Next

< Back WW SLICK SIMON CAPTURES 2020 WHEELING WIN LEADER CROWN Stan Pawloski Feb 4, 2021 Since being booked at Wheeling Island in late 1999, Wayne Ward has won kennel championships, captured numerous stake events, had many all-Wheeling selections and even All-Americans. One accomplishment the kennel had never achieved until the 2020 racing season – a track win champion. Catching fire late in the year, Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon took the top spot on the win leaderboard in December and cemented the championship with a victory on New Year’s Eve. The Ron Otto-trained sprinter finished the year with 17 victories. “Our kennel didn’t fare too well in the standings last year, but it’s quite an honor to have our first track win champion. I am so proud of what (WW) Slick Simon accomplished,” Otto said. “Halfway through the 2020 racing season I never gave the track win championship a thought, so I am pleasantly surprised.” WW Slick Simon’s victory total of 17 is the lowest for a leader since Flying Lone Wolf and Go Bon Coaltrain shared the track win championship with 20 each in 2013. Wheeling racing was shut down for 12 weeks in 2020 due to the COVID pandemic. An April 2017 greyhound out of Kiowa Producer-WW’s Polished, WW Slick Simon had 14 Grade AA victories among his 17 wins along with 8 seconds, 5 thirds and 6 fourths. The sprinter hit the superfecta ticket in 77 percent of his races and finished in the trifecta in 64 percent of his starts. WW Slick Simon opened his career at Southland Greyhound Park in October 2018, posting a win and a third in 10 starts, before moving up to Wheeling Island in early 2019. “I thought Slick Simon had a lot of potential when he broke in at Southland, but he didn’t run the turns very well,” Otto said. “Wheeling has been a better fit and he’s turned into a pretty nice greyhound.” The sprint dandy started his late surge in mid-October 2020 – recording 7 wins, 4 seconds and 1 third in his last 14 starts of the year. He had another hot streak in July with 4 wins, 3 seconds and 1 third in eight races. “Slick Simon is a streaky greyhound – he’ll get hot for six, seven, eight straight starts at a time. He’s more successful when he draws inside boxes,” Otto said. “He needs to break and likes to be on or near the front early in his races. If he clears the first turn first or second, he has a good chance to win.” During the 2020 season, WW Slick Simon was posted in the one or two holes 17 times and never missed the pay sheet. He had 10 wins, 3 seconds, 2 thirds and 2 fourths in those races. WW Slick Simon was almost unbeatable when having the lead coming home last year. Only one time was he picked off in the 17 races had the front end entering the homestretch. “He’s getting older but he’s still pretty strong on the lead,” Otto said. “When he gets loose early, he can fly.” In 105 career Wheeling starts through January 2021, WW Slick Simon had 28 wins, 13 seconds, 11 thirds and 9 fourths. He is owned by Jaws Racing. While WW Slick Simon topped the leader board with 17 victories, 22 other greyhounds won at least 10 races in 2020 at Wheeling Island. The 2020 Wheeling Island win leaderboard and kennel follows: 17 – WW Slick Simon (Wayne Ward) 15 – Craigie Pirate (Lester Raines) 14 – L’s Luv It (Blanchard), CTW Tira Misu (Patriot/Taplin) 13 – JS Go Flex (Jacobs Racing) 12 – JS Drinkmepretty (Lester Raines), CTW Lotus Flower (Imark), BGR Big Al (Brad Boeckenstedt), BGR Waxon Waxoff (Brad Boeckenstedt) 11 – Easi Lil Charlie (Blanchard), Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs Racing), AB Bad Influence (Jacobs Racing), BGR Call Me Hank (Brad Boeckenstedt), Craigie Deuce (Lester Raines) 10 – AD Black Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing), JSK Roulette (Jacobs Racing), TNT Free Falling (Patriot/Taplin), Rebelicious (Jacobs Racing), RS Perfectionist (Lester Raines), PBW Gannicus (Blanchard), Fabio Fognini (Blanchard), Shes Kinky (Jacobs Racing), Firey High Cot (Jacobs Racing) Previous Next

< Back GF LA DUENA CAPTAINS 2019 ALL-WHEELING TEAM Stan Pawloski Feb 3, 2020 Wheeling Island win champion GF La Duena has been selected captain of the 2019 all-Wheeling team. The Patriot/Taplin Kennel super sprint star, owned by Tom Salem and trained by Joe Otto, won 32 races last year – the most by a Wheeling Island greyhound since Slatex Striker posted 34 victories in 2003. GF La Duena is the first 330-yard racer in Wheeling history to capture the track win championship. GF La Duena came to Wheeling Island in June 2018 after opening her career at Tri-State Greyhound Park. She was an easy choice to head the 10-greyhound team. The Blanchard Kennel had three all-Wheeling honorees – L’s Griz, L’s Luv It and High Wire Willy. Both L’s Griz and L’s Luv It are repeat selections from the 2018 team. Rounding out the 2019 all-Wheeling team are JS Drinkmepretty, Lester Raines Kennel; DS Bubbles, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; JSK Roulette, Jacobs Racing Kennel; Mac’s Glightfoot, A Ray Kennel; WW’s Chewbacca, Wayne Ward Kennel; and Imark Grande, Imark Kennel. The all-Wheeling team was selected by local greyhound historian Robin Reed and Pawloski. The criteria used to determine the selections included number of wins, winning percentage, in the money finishes, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records. Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow: GF LA DUENA, Captain (49-32-7-4-3) – track win champion; all victories in AA or TAA 3/16th; had a pair of 6-race win streaks, a 4-race win streak and three 3-race win streaks; 87 percent on the trifecta; 94 percent on the superfecta ticket. L’S GRIZ (54-25-15-6-2) – second in wins, all in AA; had a 4-race and 3-race win streak; finalist Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 88 percent superfecta mark; 85 percent trifecta mark; 5 wins and 6 seconds in an 11-race stretch; 5 wins and 4 seconds in another 9-race stretch. L’S LUV IT (59-19-11-8-7) – tied for third in wins, all but one in AA; had a 3-race win streak; fourth Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 76 percent superfecta mark; 64 percent trifecta finish. JS DRINKMEPRETTY (66-19-13-13-7) – tied for third in wins, 14 wins in AA; had a 4-race and 3-race win streak; 78 percent superfecta mark; 68 percent trifecta finish. DS BUBBLES (56-19-7-8-4) – tied for third in wins, all in Grade AA; had four 3-race win streaks; 67 percent superfecta mark; 60 percent trifecta finish. HIGH WIRE WILLY (58-19-9-7-7) – tied for third in wins, all but two in Grade AA or TAA 3/16th; had a 4-race win streak; 72 percent superfecta finish; 60 percent trifecta mark. JSK ROULETTE (38-17-8-4-1) – tied for seventh in wins, all but one in Grade AA; had three 3-race win streaks; 79 percent superfecta mark; 76 percent trifecta finish. MAC’S GLIGHTFOOT (31-16-6-2-4) – most wins by a 3/8th racer, 13 in Grade AA or TAA; had a 7-race and 6-race win streak; 90 percent superfecta finish; 77 percent trifecta mark; won 51 percent of his races. WW’S CHEWBACCA (22-9-3-3-2) – captured Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 77 percent superfecta finish; 68 percent trifecta mark. IMARK GRANDE (21-12-1-1-0) – 9 wins in AA; had a 5-race win streak; 57 percent win mark; 66 percent superfecta and trifecta finish. Past all-Wheeling selections include: 2018 – L’s Griz (Captain), AMF Loose End, Royal Daddys Boy, L’s Luv It, SH Rattler, CTW San Marcos, JS Kamikazi, JSK Lubbock, Boc’s Palat, Kelsos Ukulele. 2017 – Barts Outofmyway (Captain), KB’s Baymax, AMF Ex Quigley, Konomi, SH Rattler, Kinda Cruel Red, Varoom Bristol, Boc’s Jezebel, Dont Let Me Down, Flower Girl. 2016 – Varoom Esme (Captain), Super C Ariel, Barts Outofmyway, Atascocita Sig, Craigiepridenjoy, SE’s Solid Cash, Kinda Cruel Red, GLS Lover Boy, Boc’s Betty Jo, HS Ruby. 2015 – AMF Sleekstrangr (Captain), Ted Cruz, AMF Spamwich, Atascocita Santo, Heck Yeah, HS Ruby, Varoom Esme, Fortune City, PJ Pure Gold, Napa Know How, CTW Leona Brown, Whiskey Babe. 2014 – Kiowa Leer Loyd (Captain), Flyin Man Of God, Go Bon Coaltrain, Whiskey Annie, WW’s Ignite Fire, Kiowa Dash Fast, Atascocita Santo, Tigertown Roo, Glossy Glow, CTW Pipe Down. 2013 – Flying Lone Wolf (Captain), Go Bon Coaltrain, Go Bon Wego, KB’s Try This On, Kebo Greta Garbo, AMF Can Can, Jumper Jack, WWK Win Day, Whiskey Annie, Bob’s Cassie. 2012 – CTW Bronze Drake (Captain), WWK Win Day, Flesk Flyer, WW’s I Agent, AMF Ex President, Uhaul Woody, Hero Kal, RS’s Locomotive, Call For Help, Hallo Sugardaddy. 2011 – AMF Ex President (Captain), WW’s Dog Gone, WW’s Patriots, WW’s Kay Quarter, Flesk Flyer, Dakotas Alene, Bella Cubanaro, Cry Exxon, Red Rooster Bonz, Braska Hottie, Scott So Bright, HS Bolt. 2010 – KB’s Ruckus (Captain), WP’s Cameo, KB’s Nantucket, Gale WW Wanika, WW’s Dog Gone, CTW Speedy Trent, Cry Case, Its Orozco, Bonafide Speed, Flying Burgundy. 2009 – Gable Sour Cream (Captain), Hi Noon Hero, Kiowa Power Pak, Kiowa Magnate, Kiowa Lee Philli, Kiowa Myth, BD’s Grayson, Bella Leonidas, Kiowa WW Brother, TK Quick Strike. Previous Next