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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as May 2, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski May 2, 2022 Blanchard Kennel’s JS Rob Stone has won eight out of his last nine Grade AA races for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Dally has four straight Grade AA victories for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Seven Summers has captured five out of her last six 3/8 outings (TC, B, TA, TAA). Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has won three out of her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Lester Raines Kennel’s Teaser’sTickle has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Rangel Kennel’s MPJ Freeze Up has won three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Sheri Comer. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Gloves Off has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Imark Kennel’s Imark Docholiday has captured three out of his last four races (D, C, B) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 24, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 24, 2023 Charter Kennel’s JSP Rayzendacash has won five out of his last six Grade AA starts for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate RHT Kan Do Karla has three straight wins (C, B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s Arkans TMC Athos has captured four out of his last five Grade AA trips for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mates BNC R Rooney has won three out of his last four outings (A, AA) while About To Rock has three victories and a second in his last four races (B, A, AA). Steve Sarras Kennel’s WW Griggsy has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Mike Holguin. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Full Of Grace has two 3/8 victories in a row (TA, TAA) for trainer Alex Hall. Previous Next

< Back YEAR IN REVIEW: HIGHLIGHTS FROM WHEELING'S 2022 RACING SEASON Stan Pawloski Jan 6, 2023 Last year marked 46 years of Wheeling greyhound racing. Fans can expect another thrilling, fun-filled racing season and more excitement in 2023. Even though the track’s featured stakes race, the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, was not held in 2022, there were plenty of highlights on the track. A 3/8th greyhound etched his name in the record books, two West Virginia-bred stake events were contested, several greyhounds battled throughout the year for top win honors and a number of youngsters broke their Maiden and look like future stars. Top greyhound honors went to Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine, who posted 22 victories. Next in line were Oshkosh Edward with 20 and Xtrem Chicken with 19 wins. The Lester Raines Kennel, trained by Joel Roden, captured the 2022 kennel championship with 567 wins – their third straight after winning crowns in 2020 and 2021. The Blanchard Kennel took runner up honors with 516 victories. The top highlight during the 2022 racing season was RS Big D’s streak of 13 straight 3/8th victories as the middle-distance star chased Casual Casey’s track record of 16 wins in a row. RS Big D’s 13 straight victories tied Stage Door Ace for the longest winning streak by a 3/8th greyhound in Wheeling history. The pair share fourth on the all-time win streak list behind Casual Casey (16), Steph’s Good (15) and Win Again (14). A February 2019 greyhound out of Oya Stan The Man-RS Hard Drive, RS Big D is the first Wheeling racer to win 10 in a row to begin a calendar year since Kiowa WW Brother in 2009. The first three of RS Big D’s 13 in a row were in December 2021. Steph’s Good captured a record 15 straight to start the 1987 racing season. RS Big D’s 13 straight victories were by a combined 67 lengths – a 5-length average margin of victory. He had wins by 9 ½, 8 ½, 7 ½ (twice), 7 and 5 ½ (twice) lengths during his streak. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Championship in late September, the favorite CET Barracuda (Imark Kennel) battled for the early lead with Arroyo Roxanne (Code Red Kennel) before taking charge near the far turn. CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras Kennel) closed strong in the stretch to take runner up honors while Arroyo Roxanne settled for third. Completing the final order of finish were CET Sashaligotti (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; CET Moto Moto (Steve Sarras Kennel), fifth; CET Fernando (Imark Kennel), sixth; CET Marlin (Imark Kennel), seventh; and Mac’s Monreaux (A Ray Kennel), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Championship in late November, CET Dirty Dan (Steve Sarras Kennel) rushed to an early 3-length lead before holding off RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines Kennel) by a neck at the wire. CET Marlin (Imark Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final order of finish were CET Barracuda (Imark Kennel), fourth; CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras Kennel), fifth; CET Fernando (Imark Kennel), sixth; RS’s Railhauler (Lester Raines Kennel), seventh; and RS’s Dunkindylan (Lester Raines Kennel), eighth. Wheeling will host two West Virginia-bred stakes races again in 2023, the Juvenile and the Keystone Championship. Hopefully the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic returns to the stakes calendar. While RS Big D’s 13 victories in a row was the longest winning streak during the 2022 racing season, two other greyhounds – JS Rob Stone and CET Dirty Dan – won six straight races. Four other greyhounds captured five races in a row – Florentine, Frappe, Xtrem Chicken and JS Cold On Ice. Several other greyhounds captured four straight victories – Marlyn Mason (twice), BGR Jaded, JS Oakietwister, Seven Summers, Oshkosh Dally, Teaser’s Tickle, O Ya Thunder Boy, Xtrem Chicken, Artex Bugaba, WW Cuddlebug and JS Big Rig. With the closing of Iowa Greyhound Park last May and Southland Greyhound Park in Arkansas at the end of December 2022, only the two greyhound racetracks in West Virginia – Wheeling Island and Tri-State – will be operating this year. Look for most, if not all, of the kennels in Wheeling to be dotted with former Southland greyhounds this year and the level of competition raised a few notches. CET Dirty Dan captured the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Championship at Wheeling Island last October. In the winner’s circle with the champion are, from left, racing manager Jack Davis, Carl Tomblin II (CET Dirty Dan owner), Summer Tomblin, racing secretary Chris Yahn, lead out Tiffany Daniels, Steve Sarras and Nikolas Sarras. (Photo by Stan Pawloski) Previous Next

< Back HELL BENT'S FAST START EARNS SPOT IN WHEELING HISTORY Stan Pawloski Aug 7, 2023 NOTE: August marks 47 years of greyhound racing at Wheeling. In conjunction with the anniversary, this column will feature articles related to the track’s history. Today, greyhounds reaching Grade AA undefeated during their careers are highlighted. Heading into the 2023 racing season at Wheeling Island, 29 greyhounds had climbed the ladder straight to Grade AA after winning their Maiden debut. Now there’s 30. The latest to accomplish the feat in the 47-year history of Wheeling Downs/Island is Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Hell Bent. The youngster won his first Maiden race in early June before capturing Grades D, C, B and A in successive starts. An August 2021 greyhound out of Konomi-Liz Cambage, Hell Bent is trained by Jill Spicer and owned by David Strong. He finished fourth in his first Grade AA trip. Of those 30 greyhounds, nine went on to capture at least their first start against Grade AA company. The first Wheeling greyhound to go straight to Grade AA undefeated was Royal Onyx in 1978, winning his first five starts – Maiden and Grades C, B, A and AA. The last racer to accomplish the feat before Hell Bent was JS Wanna Bee in 2020, capturing her first five races – Maiden and Grades D, C, B and A. The Wheeling record for most victories in a row to start a career is 12 by Kiowa Sweet Trey in 2001. The sprint star won Maiden, Grades D, C, B, A and seven in Grade AA. Kiowa Sweet Trey broke the mark of 10 straight career-opening wins by Onie Reid in 1985-86. Onie Reid was victorious in Maiden, Grades C, B, A and six in Grade AA. Although Kiowa Sweet Trey and Onie Reid are regarded as two of the best greyhounds to ever grace the Wheeling oval, most of the racers who reached Grade AA undefeated weren’t superstars. It’s a rare feat as only 30 greyhounds have turned the trick since the track opened on Aug. 18, 1976. Following are the nine greyhounds who raced straight to Grade AA undefeated and then won at least their first top grade start, year accomplished and number of career-opening victories: Kiowa Sweet Trey – July through December 2001; won 12 in a row; Maiden, D, C, B, A, seven in AA. Onie Reid – December 1985 thru January 1986; won 10 straight; Maiden, C, B, A, six in AA. Final Vote – June 2013 thru July 2013; seven wins; Maiden, C, B, A, three in AA. Itsa Screamer – November 1998 thru December 1998; six wins; Maiden, C, B, A, two in AA. AMF Bone Bruise – April 2009 thru May 2009; six wins; M, D, C, B, A, AA. Slatex Johnny – November 2003 thru December 2003; six wins; M, D, C, B, A, AA. Soul Cipher – December 2000 thru January 2001; six wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A, AA. Iruska Zederiah – January 1999 thru February 1999; five wins; M, C, B, A, AA. Royal Onyx – May 1978 thru June 1978; five wins; M, C, B, A, AA. Following are the 21 greyhounds who climbed the ladder straight to Grade AA, but did not capture their initial top grade race, year accomplished and number of career-opening victories: Hell Bent – June 2023 thru July 2023; five wins, Maiden, D, C, B, A. JS Wanna Bee – July 2020 thru August 2020; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Atascocita Sig – March 2016 thru April 2006; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. WW Ruff Enough – October 1998 thru November 1998; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. KB’s Try This On – June 2013; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Mansfield Hollow – July 2011 thru August 2011; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Go Bon Jitterbug – November 2009 thru January 2010; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Mac’s Wynken – June 2010 thru July 2010; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Bella Daucus – November 2009 thru December 2009; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. USS Cool Luke – November 2008 thru December 2008; five wins; Maiden, D, C, B, A. Shonn – October 2009 thru November 2009; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Kiowa Power Pak – June 2008; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Pat C Die Hard – March 2003; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Mocan Rightaway – December 1997; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. She’s A Dreamer – September 1993; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Chartman – January 1993; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Papa Tom – December 1992; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. KC’s Okie Dokie – April 1992 thru May 1992; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Gull’s Manny – April 1988; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. Gabe Grand – November 1984 thru December 1984; four wins: Maiden, C, B, A. Erin’s Smile – March 1983 thru April 1983; four wins; Maiden, C, B, A. (Contributing to this column was Robin Reid, local greyhound historian). Previous Next

< Back LK'S SANTORINI SHOOTS FOR NO. 58 Sep 20, 2020 LK’s Santorini, the meet win leader at Derby Lane, goes for her 58th lifetime victory today (Monday) in Race 10, a 550-yard test for Grade A sprinters. The 41-month-old daughter of LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay, drew box 2 in the race at 2:47 p.m. for Lashmet kennel. She is the 5-2 morning-line favorite, and comes off a 4-length victory this past Thursday in 30.65 seconds. Bred and owned by Derby Lane kennel operators John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., LK’s Santorini has recorded 57 victories from 132 overall starts. She tops the meet win standings with 10, including a five-race win streak from Aug. 12-29 under kennel manager-trainer Ken Deacon. One of her opponents is Deco Colt Gun of Nova kennel in box 3. The Missy Kubitz trainee has won his past two races for owner David Hays. Deco Colt Gun has 45 lifetime victories from 92 starts. Entering Monday, Everett Racing, a three-time meet win champion, leads the 14-kennel standings with 122 victories. Everett Racing won 14 races this past week, highlighted by a five-win performance on Wednesday. Kelly Everett owns Everett Racing with Kelsie Gubbels as the trainer. Defending meet win leader Lester Raines also had a 14-win week to move into a tie with Capabal kennel for second place, each with 118 victories. Abernathy kennel ranks fourth at 114, and Nova kennel is fifth with 109. Nova has the most Grade A wins with 45. Derby Lane features seven 15-race performances weekly with matinee cards Monday through Saturday, and an evening performance on Saturday. Previous Next

< Back LEAP DAY ALL-DISTANCE CARD Feb 28, 2020 What a great Saturday evening we have for you for LEAP year. It happens once every four years, so we though we would add 4 other stakes distances to the mix and get an ALL Distance card for everyone to wager on. You get to see stakes events over 330, 550, 660, 770, and 990 yards, and that includes 2 semi-final-round of the 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic. If that was not enough, we will be running our Leap Year Loot promotion where we will be giving away loads of cash! Let’s take a closer look at the races and see if we can get you cashing some tickets this Saturday at bestbet Jacksonville. Leap Day All Distance Evening – Saturday February 29, 2020 Race 2 – (330 Yards) – Super sprint coming your way and there is no better early speeder than JS Range Rover. This greyhound can get to the front on any field and this one is NOT chalked full of grade A’s. Expect him to be pressed, but on the lead, he wins. Prompting the pace will be the other inside ankle burners. Mi Bronc Buster is a promising pup that is not just fast, but he has his beloved rail too. Jay Abu is more rusher than breaker, so see the instant lead won’t happen, but he still should be in the mix. And don’t forget about Misterbythatmuch. Another strong early threat that is well posted and could upset. (3-1-4-2) Race 4 – (990 Yards) – From the shortest course to the longest, the super-marathon runners make their way into the card once again. You never pick against the Lashmet Kennel in this race as they have won the last 2 times, we have run it. They always seem to dominate and LK’s Dimingus gets the nod tonight. RS Libbys Pick has the class edge on everyone else and the rail which makes her dangerous. Like the rest though, just don’t know if she can go this far. WW Aces Of Aces is a good steady runner with good class lines that might be able to contend over the route, and Watch Me Grin might not look that good on paper, but the gears he has late might just come in handy over the added, added distance event. If you are looking for a longshot, pick the Cheshire cat from the middle post. (6-1-7-5) Race 5 – (550 Yards) – Semi-Finals 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic – Talk about your tough races. This one is loaded to the brim with tip top talent and it is going to be highly contested from the get-go. Obviously Pat C News will bomb to the lead and control this race to the stretch but getting home a winner could be a tricky proposition in this race. WHY? The fast as I want to be runner, WW Blazing Crest is right next door and can outbreak, or, run down, News if his head is on right. Recently he has been MONEY, and tonight I the trend continues from a better post. Double winners Penrose Boss and LK’s Effingham are no slouch themselves as both get good post position and can threaten a pace from close or far. (4-5-2-7) Race 7 – (660 Yards) – I see this race looking like the last one over this distance, the finals of the 2020 Orange Park Derby. WP’s Twistedlady is back from a couple of efforts over 550 for the stakes and now gets back at home over 660 yards. She loves the outside, she won the stakes from the 8 box, and I expect her break to return. She will be pressed early by Arby from the rail. This solid grade A early speeder will be on or near the lead in the early stages of this race, but late he just won’t be able to hang with the champ. Fellow finalist Fakeit To Makeit always gives her all in each and every start. A solid chaser, she should factor in the money throughout in this effort, and don’t forget WW Frankie D. You might not know his name, but you need to pay attention. He is a solid grade A that can close well over the round and finally gets out of the 5 box. If he gets loose, he could be upset minded tonight. (5-1-6-7) Race 9 – (770 Yards) – Another wide-open race and only a couple of greyhound have run this far in this field. Class over the rest, so you have to like the grade A’s on the outside of the racetrack. LK’s I Got This looks the part. A solid grade A winner that is not short over the 660 yards course and can dominate up front when she gets loose early. The 8 box with no speed around early, helps her get it done. Pat C Woozy is hot off a win and can flat out fly late when he is not impeded early on. Don’t expect to see her early, but late you know that she will make her presence known. Dutch Bally might lack class, but has the raw late speed needed to be effective over this distance, and KW Cassadee Pope is a solid chasing plugger that has run 770 before and knows how to stay in the money. Look for another superfecta finish tonight. (8-7-3-6) Race 11 – (550 Yards) – Semi-Finals 2020 bestbet Sprint Classic – The other semi-final round race and this one is just as tough as the other. Easi Conroy has to be the one to beat here. He has won 3 straight races, and 5 of his last 6 starts, and took down super pup Pat C Lookie Last time out. He has the 1 box and I don’t see anything working against him. He will have to be on the top of his game, but an undefeated run through the rounds is within his reach. Speaking of Lookie, she is back in with Conroy again and gets a chance at revenge. This double winner in the stakes was a mere couple of lengths off of the track record in round number 1. Her blazing speed could be a difference maker, especially if she can outbreak Conroy from a great middle post. Others to consider include Lookie’s kennelmate Pat C Adieu and Super C Addison. Adieu looks to rebound after a rough trip last time out and Addison is never out of any race that she runs in. Both have the skills to score, might just need a little help to get it done in this effort against this talented field of greyhounds. (4-1-6-5) Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 27, 2020 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has won three out of her last four Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Imark Kennel’s CTW Lotus Flower has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Scott Purdy. Steve Sarras Kennel’s CTW Til Then Tes has won three out of her last four trips (A, AA) for trainer Barb Long. Kennel-mates Braintree has three straight victories (B, A, AA) while Tiny Hug (A, AA) has back-to-back wins. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Too Cute To Boot has two victories and a second in her last three outings (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Nadine has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Turbocharged has three straight 3/8 victories (TC, TB, TA) for trainer Chris Brill. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Utah Maggie has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 1, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 23, 2026 Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Look Out has three wins, a second and a third in her last five Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Ron Otto. Lester Raines Kennel’s LNS Raisetheroof has three victories and a second in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Charter Kennel’s JSP Money Train has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s BBW Ms Doubtfire has won three out of her last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer Chris Maynard. Previous Next

< Back TOP GREYHOUNDS FOR THE UPCOMING $65,000 WGGOBA OPEN SPRINT AT TRISTATE Patricia Saul May 15, 2023 After the first two rounds of the $65,000 WGGOBA Open Sprint at Tri State, Abrahamson Kennel’s CG’s Roadrunner and CET Kennel’s CET Dirty Dilly remain undefeated. In the second round, each sprinter led box to wire to top the leaderboard with each accumulating 24 points going into the quarter finals. The quarter-finals will be this Thursday, May 18, followed by the semi-finals on Tuesday, May 23. Starting post time is 6:00 PM EST. The Open Sprint Stakes championship is scheduled for Saturday, May 27. Others sprinters scoring second round wins were CET Miguel (CET), CET Sanchez (CET), CET Negan (CET) and RS’s Penny Lane (Lester Raines). Accumulated points after the second qualifying round: 24 points: CG’s Roadrunner (Abrahamson), CET Dirty Dilly (CET) 21 points: CG’s Bo Peep (Abrahamson), CET Negan (CET) 19 points: RS’s Penny Lane (Lester Raines), JA’s Dupont (Abrahamson) 18 points: CET Daryl (CET), GF Steel Horse (Lomax), CG's Miss Muffet (Abrahamson) 17 points: JA’s Henry Ford (Abrahamson) 16 points: CET Scooby (CET), CET Bill (CET) 15 points: CET Miguel (CET) 14 points: Coach Hatfield (Double G), CET Sanchez (CET), TS Dustin Lynch (CET) 12 points: Mac’s Sugar Pie (McMillon / Ward), Mac's New York (McMillon / Ward), TS Buckwheat (CET), CET Nonstop (CET) 11 points: Mac’s Gobstopper (McMillon / Ward) 10 points: RS’s Big Jake (Lester Raines) 9 points: CG’s Boy Blue (Abrahamson), GLS Blondie (JS) 8 points: CG’s Red Ryder (Abrahamson), CET Gravely (CET), TS Fit Bit (CET), CET Fernando (CET), CET Comin In Hot (CET), GLS Daisy Dot (JS), Coach Oh Boy (Double G), Coach Molina (Double G) 7 points: GF Lucky Penny (Lomax), Coach Corralejo (Double G) 6 points: RS’s Abraham (Lester Raines), RS's Happyharper (Lester Raines) 5 points: Coach Gorillaglu (Double G), Coach Van Winkle (Double G), Coach Wonka (Double G), Mac's Augie (McMillon Ward) 3 points: Coach Deathstar (Double G) 4 points: CET Salina (CET), Coach Tanteo (Double G), CET Juana (CET) 2 points: Arroyo Roxanne (Lomax), Coach Wonder (Double G) 1 point: Coach Gelato (Double G), GF Straight One (Lomax) Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs as if Dec 14, 2025 Stan Pawloski Dec 14, 2025 Steve Sarras Kennel’s Walkintheshadows has five straight wins (D, C, B, A, AA) for trainer Chuck DiGiovanni. Kennel-mate Venus has won three out of her last four Grade AA trips. Lester Raines Kennel’s LNS Rumor Has It has captured four out of her last five races (M, D, C, B) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Calmbefordastorm (A, AA) and Neon Light Speed (TA, TAA 3/16) have back-to-back victories. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SH Ikigai has three straight wins (D, C, B) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Charter Kennel’s Foxy In Front has won three out of her last four outings (M, D, C) for trainer James Campbell. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Turbo Mason has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Natalie Looper. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of November 13, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Nov 13, 2023 Charter Kennel’s JSP Hush Money has six straight 3/8 wins (TA, TAA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate JSP Feelthesting has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s GLS On Demand has six wins, including four in a row, and a second in his last seven 3/16 races (TA, TAA) for trainer Natalie Looper. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Got Rhythm has won three out of his last four outings (A, AA) for trainer Ron Otto. Code Red Kennel’s AMF Gotta Go has two victories and three seconds in his last five Grade AA races for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s GB’s Briar has two wins, a second and a third in his last four trips (A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Flamin Hottie has two victories and a second in her last three starts (B, A, AA). Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Gil has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Chris Maynard. Previous Next

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