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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 19, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 19, 2021 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbi’s Gusta Win has captured five out of his last six Grade AA races for trainer Louise Strong. Steve Sarras Kennel’s LK’s Sheridan has won five out of his last six 3/8 trips (AA, TAA) for trainer Barb Long. Kennel-mate Spiky has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA starts. Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Dark Night has five victories and a second in his last six outings (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Crocket Pace has two wins and a second in his last three 3/8 races (TAA, AA), O Ya Sniper has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TA, TAA) and JS Keep Diggin has won three out of his last four trips (M, D, C). Blanchard Kennel’s BO’s Robert has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Charter Kennel’s Barts Superbowl (TA, TAA) and FGF Ron Weasley (TB, TAA) have back-to-back 3/16 wins for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Tootsie has three straight victories (D, C, B). Code Red Kennel’s Hashtag Top Gear (A, AA) and Par Big Boy (B, A) have two straight wins for trainer Tom Engle. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Mineral Spirits has won three out of his last four races (D, C, B) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Straight Up Guy has captured three out of his last four outings (M, C, B) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

< Back CINDERELLA "STRIDES" INTO "GREYT 8" OF HOUND MADNESS Shane Bolender Mar 23, 2021 Fifty-six greyhounds have been eliminated from the “Hound Madness” Stakes, and while there were plenty of upsets in the opening round (sound familiar with what is going on with the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament?), after the dust settled from the “Sleek 16” round on Monday, we were left with one true “Cinderella”. XM STRIDE N (T and T Kennel) will face his toughest test in the South Regional Finals this Saturday when he goes head’s up against the #3 seeded ALADDIN (A Ray Kennel), scheduled for the 13th race on that card. The 74 pound black male is proving he might not be overmatched at all, as he won his last two rounds, both of which ALADDIN appeared, catching the red male twice in consecutive races. There is little doubt ALADDIN will likely get the lead once again in this race, but the only question is whether he can hang on this time against a tough closer. History says it will be tough to do. The rest of the regions have mostly favorites involved, especially in the West Regional Finals. It will be a battle of kennelmates as Natalie Looper trained AIR ACE (#1 seed) will face off against #3 seed PAT C RAM ROD for the right to advance to the Furry Four. Much like the South Region, PAT C RAM ROD has yet to lose a race in the “Hound Madness” yet (3 straight victories overall) and has pulled away from AIR ACE in the past two rounds of action. The early lead will be key in this race, as both possess enough late speed to likely hold the other one off at the wire. Of all the regions, this one might be the best overall match up race of the four and is slated for race 3 on the Saturday card. At first glance, the Midwest Regional Final looks to be an easy victory set up for another undefeated greyhound in this tournament, #1 seed CRAIGIE DELEGATE (Lester Raines Kennel). This 69 pound male has won 9 of 11 races on the season and five of his last six. His rival for this Saturday’s race card will be TMC’S SWEETCRAIG (Darren Henry Kennel), a six seed who has a win and two second place finishes (both to CRAIGIE DELEGATE) so far in this stakes event. Even though the two second place finishes have been close races, SWEETCRAIG is not known as a sharp breaker and his late speed seems to kick in a little too late to catch a greyhound of DELEGATE’S speed. If he can improve on that early foot, even modestly, it will make for an interesting finish to the sixth race that day. The East Regional Final will be the eighth race on the performance and feature #2 seed JS KEEPHOPEALIVE (Lester Raines Kennel), who just got caught at the wire in the opening round to finish third by a head (still enough to advance) otherwise she would come into this race undefeated overall. This 60 pound bullet probably has the best rush to the turn of the eight greyhounds remaining, but can be caught near the wire by the right type of greyhound. ELIZA FRASER (Gloria Dorsey) comes into the race as the #5 seed in the region and has yet to win a race, but has two second place efforts in her last two starts (both to JS KEEPHOPEALIVE and both by 1 ½ lengths). This race is the battle of the females, insuring that at least one female will reach the Furry Four round a week from Friday. Each of the four match races will feature win wagering only. Catch all the excitement of the “Hound Madness” Stakes at Southland Casino & Racing. Previous Next

< 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 August 22, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 22, 2022 Charter Kennel’s Jack Parkman has four wins and two seconds in his last six Grade AA races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Atta Boy Angus (TAA 3/16) and Seven Summers (TA, TAA 3/8) have three straight victories. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Makeitsnappy has won three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates SNL Sir Luke (A, AA), Super C Admire (A, AA) and LK’s Simone (B, A) have back-to-back wins while O Ya Thunder Boy has four victories in a row (M, D, C, B). Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Yogi has two victories and a second in his last three outings (B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back PALM BEACH KENNEL CLUB PRESENTS THE SEMIFINALS FOR OUR LAST $50,000 HE'S MY MAN CLASSIC! Jeff Prince Jan 17, 2020 West Palm Beach, Fl. - Semifinal action for Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $50,000 He’s My Man Classic takes place Sunday afternoon, January 19. Two semifinal races will be contested, with the top eight-point scorers earning their way into the championship final slated for Saturday afternoon, January 19. Following 18 qualifying races, the sweet sixteen in point earnings will go muzzle-to-muzzle to determine which eight of these superstars will be going for the 2020 championship and the $25,000 first-place prize. After three rounds of qualifying its Rader Racing Kennel’s Sarahdipedy leads the semifinalists with a perfect 45 points, going undefeated through the first three qualifying rounds. Race 12 is a wide-open event. You have the best of the early speedsters matching up with the best of late finishers. A handicapper’s nightmare! Yet most likely, at least three or four of these semifinalists will advance to the championship final. In Race 14 , there is no doubt that #6 Sarahdipedy will be the post-time favorite. She has won all three of her qualifying races and has posted the fastest race times in each of those rounds. Sarahdipedy will be the youngest of all the $50,000 He’s My Man Classic finalists and have the least number of races around the 545-Yard Royal Palm Course. Her main impediment to her road of perfection may come from the two Koppe, Staats & Collins semifinalists, #1 Pat C Dewdrop and #8 Pat C Inferno . The lineups for Sunday afternoon’s semifinals: Race 12 1. Flying Road King (Kiowa Myth – SE’s Hiway Doll, Rader Racing) 2. Arkans Vega (Atascocita Gray – Asteria Drive, Royal Racing Team) 3. Oshkosh Nois y (Oshkosh Lamont – Oshkosh Vani, James Douglas) 4. Mister Red Rader (Flying Titanium – Rip N Runnin, B & B Racing) 5. Shine N Shut Up (Needy My Moneynow – Diamond Tears, D. Q. Williams) 6. Heremecoming (KC And All – Tango Tessa, Janie Carroll) 7. JS Big News (Pat C Clement – JS Sugar Pop, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 8. Lonesome Jones (CTW Base Camp – Blazin Booty, Rader Racing) Race 14 1. Pat C Dewdrop (Kiowa Myth – Pat C Whereby, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 2. Getting The Mone y (Offthebrakedrake – Goodluck Topaz, D. Q. Williams) 3. Superior Roza (Gable Sour Cream – Superior Rawlins, B & B Racing) 4. Arkansbdtxdinoco (Golden Squire – Arkans BD Cheeks, Royal Racing Team) 5. Abington (Gable Sour Cream – Ranger Trent, D. Q. Williams) 6. Sarahdipedy (Superior Panama – Joy Giovanni, Rader Racing) 7. Arkansbdchikhiks (Golden Squire – Arkans BD Cheeks, Royal Racing Team) 8. Pat C Infern o (Flying Fired Up – Pat C Pop In, Koppe, Staats & Collins) The $50,000 He’s My Man Classic is the first event in Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $150,000 “Big 3" Stakes series, which includes the $50,000 James W. Paul 3/8ths Mile Derby (Saturday afternoon, February 29) and the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational (Saturday afternoon, March 14). The Classic is named for Palm Beach Kennel Club racing legend and the track’s first multimedia sensation He’s My Man and dedicated to the man who raised and trained “Roscoe”, Bill Pappas. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 17, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 18, 2022 Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Jaded has four Grade AA wins in a row for trainer Frank Pellittere. Lester Raines Kennel’s Craigie Padre has three victories and a second in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Oakietwister has won four out of his last five outings (C, B, A, AA) and JS Makeitsnappy has back-to-back wins (TB 3/8, A). Imark Kennel’s Chico Man has captured three out of his last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer DiAnn Derr. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s UBX Crackereater has two wins and a second in her last three Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Jill Spicer. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Nae’s Day (B, TAA 3/8) and Cookie Cove (B, A) have back-to-back victories for trainer John Farmer. Code Red Kennel’s Hashtag Refrain has two straight wins (B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2020 Jim Gartland Oct 7, 2020 43 races scheduled: Drag after every 10(last 13 run straight through), no watering. Conditions: Sunny, 58º – Track: Fast SHANNON HENRY - (Race 1) 29.90 , 30.20, 30.53, 30.20, 30.25, 30.42, 30.51, 30.62, 30.34, 30.50, 30.35, 31.17, 30.71, 30.43, 30.56, 30.42, 30.77, 30.39, 30.82, 30.93, 30.58, 30.74, 31.01, 30.61, 31.11, 31.25, 31.67 DAVID STRONG - (Race 2) 30.15, 30.61, 30.29, 29.99, 30.85, 30.80, 30.78, 30.48, 30.39 GLENN JONES - (Race 3) 30.86, 31.40, 31.17, 31.17, 31.42, 31.00, 31.60 Previous Next

< Back WILD BLUE BEE CAPTURES $65,000 WVGOBA KEYSTONE CHAMPIONSHIP Stan Pawloski Oct 24, 2023 Wild Blue Bee closed strong in the stretch to capture the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Keystone (3/8th) Championship Stakes at Wheeling Island Saturday afternoon. Breaking from the three-hole, Wild Blue Bee – racing out of the Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel and trained by Jill Spicer – bided his time behind the frontrunners before storming home on the rail to edge out CET Dirty Skinny (Steve Sarras Kennel) by half a length at the wire. Pacesetter CET Marlin (Imark Kennel) settled for third. Completing the final order of finish were CET Dirty Toodls (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; TS Woody (Steve Sarras Kennel), fifth; Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), sixth; CET Zink (Imark Kennel), seventh; and JAS Strait Aces (Patriot/Taplin Kennel), eighth. Wild Blue Bee, an October 2021 greyhound out of Barcelona Boss-XT Out N Gone, has 5 wins, 2 thirds and 3 fourths in 14 starts at Wheeling Island this year and finished fourth in the WVGOBA Juvenile in September. He is owned by Randall L. Crabtree. Previous Next

< Back HALL OF FAME AUCTION NETS HUGE DONATION! Jim Gartland Jul 30, 2021 The recently completed Hall of Fame Facebook auction resulted in a donation of over $36,000 to the Greyhound Hall of Fame! Hundreds of items were donated and auctioned off over the course of a month or so and was well received by the greyhound nation. These funds will go a long way in helping the Hall remain a showplace and a shining light for the greyhound industry. Many, many thanks go out to all of those who donated items and especially to all of those who bid on and "won" these great memories and artifacts. Thanks also to Tom Taplin and family, Connie Karsmizki, Kathy Lounsbury, and Warren Kready, for all their time and effort in helping to make this a success. Most of all, however, the Hall and the industry owes a mountain of thanks to Donna and Brett Weeks as well as Nancy Nelson for organizing, operating and overseeing this tremendous undertaking! Donna and Nancy took care of all the details, from the smallest items to the biggest problems, beginning to end and without their hard work and dedication this event would have never taken place, let alone, been such a tremendous success. On behalf of the Hall and the greyhound industry, we salute you! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of September 25, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Sep 24, 2023 Blanchard Kennel’s Tenacity has seven victories, including five in a row, and a second in her last eight Grade AA trips for trainer Chris Maynard. Lester Raines Kennel’s LK’s Simone has three wins and a second in her last four Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates GB’s Willow has three straight victories (M, C, B) while JS Bleu Fawn Do has back-to-back wins (B, A). Steve Sarras Kennel’s WW Beastly Wrath has two Grade TAA 3/8 victories in a row for trainer Mike Holguin. A Ray Kennel’s AMF All But Over has three straight wins (C, B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Steely Dan has back-to-back 3/16 victories (TB, TA) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Previous Next

< Back WV Juvenile stake kicks off Stan Pawloski Sep 16, 2024 Greyhounds from three different kennels – GLS Arbor (Jacobs Racing), CET Shortie (Steve Sarras) and CET Littles (Imark) – posted early speed victories Friday afternoon in the first round of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island. Heading into the Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 18 second round, the three sprinters have accumulated 15 points to top the leader board. The semi-finals are set for Sunday, Sept. 22, and the juvenile stake final is scheduled for Saturday matinee, Sept. 28. Capsule looks at the first-round races follow: GLS Arbor posted a box-to-wire 13-length victory in 30.09. Only Rock N Roll placed second while Gimme Shelter closed for third. CET Shortie rocketed to an early lead and never looked back in winning by 10 lengths in 30.27. Under My Thumb and Coach Chinook rounded out the trifecta ticket. CET Littles sprinted to the front early in romping to a 16-length victory in 30.04. CET Rydin Red finished second while Chng Gonna Come settled for third. Points after the first-round follow: GLS Arbor (Jacobs Racing), 15 points CET Shortie (Steve Sarras), 15 points CET Littles (Imark), 15 points Only Rock N Roll (Steve Sarras), 10 points Under My Thumb (Steve Sarras), 10 points CET Rydin Red (Steve Sarras), 10 points Gimme Shelter (Steve Sarras), 7 points Coach Chinook (Patriot/Taplin), 7 points Chnge Gonna Come (Steve Sarras), 7 points CET Comet (Steve Sarras), 5 points TS Vegas (Steve Sarras), 5 points Coach Supreme (Patriot/Taplin), 5 points TS Pittsburgh (Steve Sarras), 3 points GLS Dexter (Jacobs Racing), 3 points CET Fanny (Imark), 2 points Paint It Black (Steve Sarras), 2 points Coach Shalnomi (Patriot/Taplin), 1 point CET Jenny (Imark), 1 point Arroyo Taz (Code Red) was withdrawn after the first round. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 14, 2020 Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has six wins and a second in her last seven Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates BWC Millie has two victories and a second in her last three Grade AA trips, TW Tonka has won three out of his last four outings (B, A, AA) while Rockdown Storm (B, A) and Fuzzys Annaconda (B, A) have back-to-back wins. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Big Al has five victories and three seconds in his last nine Grade AA starts for trainer Frank Pellittere. Kennel-mate BGR Coyote Ugly has two straight wins (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s Rooftop Blondish has captured three out of her last four Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Kelsos Kitcarson has three victories, a second and a third in his last five starts (C, B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbi’s Gusta Win (AA) and Girl Happy (C, B, A) have won three out of their last four races for trainer Alisha Nichols. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Cry has captured three out of his last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate UX Hoof Hearted has three straight wins (D, C, B). Previous Next