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< Back Wheeling Year in Review Stan Pawloski Jan 9, 2026 By Stan Pawloski Another thrilling and fun-filled season of Wheeling Island greyhound racing is in the books, and more excitement is anticipated in 2026 as the track celebrates 50 years of greyhound racing. In August of 1976, greyhounds chased “Spunky” around the track at Wheeling Island for the very first time as greyhound racing was launched in the Friendly City. This past year brought plenty of highlights on the track. A pair of sprint greyhounds had lengthy winning streaks, two West Virginia-bred stake events were contested, the initial Future Stars Preview was launched, several greyhounds battled throughout the year for top win honors, a track record was broken and a number of youngsters broke their Maiden and climbed the ladder to the top grades. Top greyhound honors in 2025 went to Code Red Kennel sprinter FF Vespa, who posted 28 victories. Next in line were Calmbefordastorm (Lester Raines) with 27 wins WW Let’s Getiton (Wayne Ward) with 26 victories. The Blanchard Kennel, trained by Chris Maynard, captured the 2025 kennel championship with 623 wins – their third straight after wearing the crown in 2023 with 640 victories and 2024 with 575 wins. The Blanchard Kennel also took top honors in 2019 with 575 wins. The longest winning streak in 2025 was posted by Imark Kennel’s Imark Kinslee. The veteran sprinter won nine straight races in July and August with all but one in Grade AA. Lester Raines Kennel newcomer LNS Raisetheroof captured eight straight races in September and October. The pup’s streak started in Maiden and included three victories in Grade AA. Lengthy winning streaks are rare – there’s only been 22 Wheeling win streaks of at least 10 in a row. Right behind Casual Casey’s mark of 16 straight victories are Steph’s Good (15) and Win Again (14). While Imark Kinslee and LNS Raisetheroof had the longest winning streaks during the 2025 racing season, WW Let’s Getiton had both a seven-race and five-race win streak. Track win champ FF Vespa, JS Prettyboyswag and Walkintheshadows had six-race win streaks. Several other greyhounds captured four straight victories – FF Vespa, Calmbefordastorm, Moreofthesame, Tenacity, DD’s Change N Up, Wanderlusts Call, Easi Quick, Choices, JS Hellonwheels and XT’s Virnig. JS Cowboy Joe etched his name in the Wheeling record book on Aug 2. The Lester Raines Kennel 330-yard super sprinter broke the 3/16th track record when he stopped the clock in 16.65 seconds. Breaking from the two box, JS Cowboy Joe rocketed to an early lead and never looked back in posting a 3-length victory in a Grade TAA race. The old mark of 16.74 was shared by Atascocita Santo (Lester Raines Kennel), set on Dec. 31, 2015, and matched by UBX Crackereater (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel) on Nov. 11, 2021. JS Cowboy Joe, a July 2023 greyhound out of CTW Pipe Down-JS Just A Flirt, had seven 5/16th starts (two in Maiden and five in Grade D) before the early speedster was moved to the 330-yard course. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Championship in late September, Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Kilimanjaro caught the frontrunning GLS Rice Baby on the far turn before pulling away for a 1 ½-length victory in 29.86. Arroyo Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel) closed in the stretch to take runner up honors while GLS Major Mike (Jacobs Racing Kennel) got up for third. Completing the final order of finish were GLS Yes I Did (Jacobs Racing Kennel), fourth; GLS Rice Baby (Jacobs Racing Kennel), fifth; Arroyo Ashton (Code Red Kennel), sixth; TS Pepperoni (Steve Sarras Kennel), seventh; and RS’s Krakatau (Lester Raines Kennel), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint Championship in November, Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Amanda broke to an early lead and never looked back in capturing the stakes crown by 3 ½ lengths in a swift 29.64. Arroyo Braxton (Code Red Kennel) took runner up honors while rounding out the trifecta ticket was GLS Lucky Lass (Jacobs Racing Kennel). Completing the final order of finish were Snoqualmie Falls (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; CET Vera (Imark Kennel), fifth; Neptune (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; Arroyo Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), seventh; and Wild Money Honey (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), eighth. In the $5,000 Future Stars Preview in late November, Charter Kennel’s Dont Mind If Ido 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. 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. Happy New Year to all racing fans at Wheeling Island and online patrons. Hope 2026 brings plenty of winning tickets. Previous Next

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< Back FIRST ROUND - IGP'S KING & QUEEN Jun 19, 2020 DUBUQUE, Iowa – Six greyhounds took the right first step with opening round victories in the $30,000 King & Queen Stakes at Iowa Greyhound Park on Thursday, June 18. Starting with the Queens, Jill St. John, one of the early favorites, rallied from third in the homestretch to win by two and a half lengths. Jill St. John (Stidham & Brindle Kennel) is a 66-pounder, born Dec. 11, 2016 out of Djays Octane – Oakland Medusa. She is on a three-race win streak and stands 7-5-1-0 for the season at IGP. L’s Kimberly (Boeckenstedt) came off three miserable starts to pull away nicely in the homestretch to post a five and a half length decision. L’s Kimberly is a 63-pounder, born March 27, 2018 out of Superior Panama – L’s Brina. The pup is only 7-2-2-0 on the season at IGP. The other win in the Queens came from JD Tonic, a 62-pounder born Aug. 24, 2017 out of Pat C Clement - KC Set Em Up. Tonic hung on in the homestretch to win by a nose. Her time of 31.41 seconds for the 5-16-mile test was the fastest of the three Queens winners. JD Tonic is 7-3-1-0. Switching over to the Kings, JD Blurred (Stidham & Brindle) held on late to win by a half-length. Blurred is a 76-pounder, born Aug. 30, 2017 out of KC And All –Jd Happy Tears. He is consistent with a 7-2-3-2 record. Gonz Dandelion (T And T) pulled away in the homestretch for a five-length decision. His time of 31.28 seconds is the fastest of the six opening races. Gonz Dandelion is 75-pounder, born Nov. 15 2017 out of Bella Infared – Jedi Honey Rider. Gonz is only 4-2-0-0 on the season. FF Lutch (Copper Kettle) completed the first round with a steady three-length triumph. Lurch is an 80-pounder, born May 6, 2018 out of Sh Avatar – Ff Lonely Blonde. This is Ff Lurch’s first win of the season, he stands 5-1-2-0. The greyhounds will return for the second round on Wednesday, June 24. From there, the field will be trimmed for the Sunday, June 28, semifinals. The King & Queen championship race is scheduled for Saturday. July 4. The Queens hold an 18-16 lead in the series. Previous Next

< Back SEMI-FINALS 2020 ORANGE PARK DERBY Jan 24, 2020 And it all comes down to this! Just two races of greyhounds remain in the 2020 Orange Park Derby and by the end of the card on Saturday evening, we will know just who made it into the finals. Sixteen greyhounds have the chance, but just who seizes the day, and the points, are yet to be seen. Let’s take a closer look at those races and see if we can get you cashing some tickets this weekend at bestbet Jacksonville. Saturday Evening January 25th, 2020 – Semi Finals of 2020 Orange Park Derby Race 7 – Really tough race here as we have 5 round winners and every greyhound in the field has at least finished in the quiniela in one or more of their starts. This one comes down to the break as far as I’m concerned. RTSS Gonwitdawin might have had a rough trip last time out, but back breaking, and with no speed around, she should be unabated to the lead and holding on late for the win. Pressuring here the entire way should be the other early footers. Fakeit To Makeit has not missed the quiniela in 5 straight and the trend continues here. A Long way to the rail from the outside, but with a good break it should be easy to get there. She will factor from the gun and push the leader to the wire. WP’s Twistedlady gets a great inside post and has even early to be in the conversation. She too should chase the pace from the start and be a factor for the duration of this one. And don’t sleep on Super C Addison. This greyhound is figuring out the distance well and can come from off the pace to get home a winner. If she breaks close, she could upset them all at the finish line. (4-7-6-2) Race 11 – This race is the weaker of the two and the stand-out pick is RPG Get You Back. Clearly the best greyhound in this field and the only undefeated one left in the stakes. With 4 rounds in a row, she is the one to beat, especially from a great 8 box in this race. Out and gone early on! She will dominate on the front end once again. Pressing the early pace should be UC Ricky Snickle. Ricky has not finished out of the money in 6 straight and that will continue in this effort. He has enough early push to challenge and should be around the pace for the early stages of this one. A clear next best, the real race should be for third. That could be very interesting as recent winner, and former 660 standout, GS Octavia is rounding back into form. She might break slow but has a good early rush and can come on a bit at the end of her efforts. She has a great post position to start from in this race and could be unset minded once again if she can get into the conversation early on. Pat C Woozy can really fly in the open and might just have the best closing speed in this bunch. Hard to ignore a win by 10 plus lengths, so we won’t. She likes it out here and will be coming on strong in the second half of this effort. If she wants a chance to win, she must not give the leaders too much of a cushion in the early stages of this race. (8-5-2-7) After tonight the field will be set. The post positions for the Orange Park Derby will take place on Wednesday Matinee January 29th. The finals will take place on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville in conjunction with our Dash for Cash promotion and our fan favorite 2nd chance drawings. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 31, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 31, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 12 out of his last 13 Grade TAA 3/8 races, including seven in a row, for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates O Ya Simon Sez has captured four out of his last five outings (D, C, B, A) while JS Makeitsnappy has won three out of her last four trips (TB 3/8, A, AA). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Jaded has captured five out of her last six Grade AA starts for trainer Frank Pellittere. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer James Campbell. Code Red Kennel’s Hashtag Refrain has won three out of her last four races (B, A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Blanchard Kennel’s CW Ernesto has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Weirdo has two straight wins (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Sipnonpatron has captured three out of his last four trips (D, C, B) for trainer Robert Allen. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 21, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 21, 2020 Imark Kennel’s Imark Solo has seven wins and a second in his last nine Grade AA races for trainer Diann Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has six victories, a second and a third in her last eight Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates BWC Millie has three wins and two seconds in her last five Grade AA trips, Tkel Starz has captured three out of her last four outings (C, B, A) and Easi Lil Charlie has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has won three out of his last four Grade AA races for trainer Ron Otto. Lester Raines Kennel’s Craigie Pirate has captured three out of his last four Grade AA outings for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Teasemansqueezem has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flying Alita has two victories and a second in her last three Grade AA trips for trainer Joe Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Waxon Waxoff has back-to-back Grade TAA 3/16 wins for trainer Frank Pellittere. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s XAT’s Thorn has three straight victories (C, B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate Proud Soul has won three out of his last four starts (C, B, A). Charter Kennel’s Barts Fire Away has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Kenneth Brotherton. 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

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as August 8, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 8, 2022 Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Kitty Cat has won four out of her last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Jill Spicer. Charter Kennel’s Barts Worthwhile has captured three out of her last four Grade AA starts for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Jack Parkman has two wins and two seconds in his last four Grade AA races, Oshkosh Koda has two victories and a second in his last three Grade AA trips and JSP Feelthesting has back-to-back wins (A, AA). A Ray Kennel’s Mega Felipe has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Joe Palmer. Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Musketeer has two straight victories (A, AA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Tornado has three wins in a row (C, B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Shadow Ban has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. Code Red Kennel’s Blast Off Speed has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 23, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 23, 2023 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Dan has won six out of his last seven Grade AA starts for trainer Mike Holguin. Charter Kennel’s Atta Boy Angus has captured four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Cmn In Hot has won three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Artex Kusapin (AA) and Arkans TMC Athos (B, A) have back-to-back wins while Arkwild B Soleil has three straight victories (D, C, B). Imark Kennel’s KB’s Scorpia has posted three wins in a row (B, A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back DERBY LANE ENDS 19-20 MEET Jun 29, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – For nearly two years, a bull’s-eye has been attached to LK’s Crush N It. The Lashmet kennel standout greyhound has been an All-America first-team selection and national wins champion – both in 2019 – and a winner of five lifetime stakes titles. On Tuesday afternoon, LK’s Crush N It has a target of his own to shoot at during the final performance of the Derby Lane 2019-20 season. A victory in Race 10 would allow the 3-1/2-year-old son of LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In to tie Floyd kennel’s Shoot The Breeze for top dog honors at the January-to-June meet. It would complete an unprecedented accomplishment at the 95-year-old track. No greyhound is believed to have captured three consecutive meet win titles. “I don’t think it’s ever been done – three consecutive (times) of being the win leader,’’ Derby Lane racing secretary Les Robison said. “It hasn’t been (done) since I’ve been here. . . . and I’ve been around the track since ’71 - either as a patron or employee. “That would be exciting if he could do that. It would just be one more laurel that he would have.’’ LK’s Crush N It, who would raise his career win total to 79 with a victory, enters the Grade A 550-yard event with 14 victories for the meet, one behind Shoot The Breeze – who hasn’t raced since June 13. LK’s Crush N It has won his past two races and drew box 5 in Race 10, slated for 2:47 p.m. The 75-pound dog is the 5-2 morning-line favorite. Trained by kennel manager Ken Deacon, LK’s Crush N It has been Derby Lane’s top dog in each of the past two meets – amassing 50 victories during that span to lead all greyhounds nationally in total wins for 2019. The 550-yard specialist is owned by breeders John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo. LK’s Crush N It is the third consecutive dog with back-to-back meet win championships, joining Jiminy Reno (2018) and RT’s Bo Jangles (2017) – both from Cal Holland kennel. Other Derby Lane dogs to equal that feat since at least 2004 include Abernathy kennel’s Husker Magic (2014-15), and Venus Espinosa (2012-13) of Patriot kennel. This will be the first meet win title for Shoot The Breeze, a 32-month-old male from a litter by Trent Lee and Danicas Go Daddy. Owned by Charles Haliburton, Shoot The Breeze sprints for kennel owners Randy and Pat Floyd – whose previous meet win leader was Hometown Boy in 2007. The top kennel in wins will be Lester Raines, which entered Monday with an insurmountable 195-172 lead over ABC Racing. It will be Lester Raines’ first championship since 2010. Jennifer Richardson, who started the meet as the kennel manager and trainer, has subsequently moved to Virginia for family reasons with the operation currently being handled by Anthony Diaz. The meet’s fastest times have been clocked by Shoot The Breeze (30.00 seconds at 550 yards) and Lester Raines’ O Ya Diesel (37.01 seconds at 660 yards). The Derby Lane meet was reduced to 131 performances after losing 49 programs because of the coronavirus pandemic. No racing was held from March 20-May 7. Robison said all 14 kennels remain on the roster for the upcoming July-to-December meet. Previous Next