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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of September 20, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Sep 20, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Slush Fund has won four out of her last five Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Saltythursday has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Red Velvet has three straight 3/8 victories (C, B, TA) for trainer Barb Long. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Denali Darlin (C, B, A) and JW’s Ladyluck (D, C, B) have captured three out of their last four outings for trainer Louise Strong. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Goldfinger has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Blanchard Kennel’s Arkans Ballarat has won three out of his last four trips (M, D, C) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 19, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 19, 2024 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s CBT Sleeknnasty has seven victories and a second in her last eight Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Natalie Looper. Kennel-mate DD Cassandra has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Come has won four out of his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mate Booker Dano has captured three out of his last four Grade AA starts. Steve Sarras Kennel’s DD’s Jase has four straight victories (B, A, AA) for trainer Mike Holguin. Kennel-mate JL’s Don’t Say has back-to-back wins (B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Tarzan has three victories and a second in his last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Kennel-mate TNT Steely Dan has back-to-back 3/16 wins (TA, TAA). Code Red Kennel’s FF Vanguard has two victories and a second in his last three Grade AA trips for trainer Tom Engle. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Look Out has won three out of her last four races (D, C, B) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

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< Back TWO AT THE TOP AT DERBY LANE Sep 14, 2020 The late Patsy Cline put Winchester, Va., on the map eight decades ago with her exceptional country music singing. TS Patsy Cline, a greyhound who was named after the legendary artist, hit all the right notes this past Saturday at Derby Lane. Her maiden-breaking, 10-length victory ignited a four-win evening performance for Abernathy kennel, launching the operation into a first-place tie with Everett Racing in the highly-competitive kennel standings at Derby Lane. Abernathy, which is owned by Jim and Kayruth Abernathy, tied Everett – each with 108 victories in the July-to-December meet. Abernathy was one of only two of the 14 kennels to record at least 10 wins during the previous week’s seven performances (Watson Racing led with 13 victories). Everett Racing, which held first place by itself the past week under kennel owner Kelly Everett and trainer Kelsie Gubbels, is gunning for its first kennel championship since winning three six-month meet crowns in a row in 2018-19. Abernathy has finished second in a kennel race three times since 2004, including a runner-up showing to Everett Racing in 2019. TS Patsy Cline’s win as the prohibitive 1-2 favorite was followed by victories from Craigie Zumba ($10.40 to win), Finlandia ($22.80) and JPRG Lone Star ($10). The four Abernathy 550-yard sprinters won by a combined 23-1/2 lengths. Patsy Cline, the artist, began singing in 1954 and died in a 1963 plane crash in Camden, Tenn., at age 30. A 1973 inductee into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Ms. Cline had hits like Crazy, I Fall to Pieces, She’s Got You, and Sweet Dreams. TS Patsy Cline, the greyhound, also has been a favorite among her fans. The 59-pound athlete began racing in July at Wheeling Island in West Virginia, where she made five schooling races before being shipped to Derby Lane. TS Patsy Cline’s only schooling race at Derby Lane came on Aug. 28, when she won in box-to-wire fashion by 12 lengths for owners Carl Tomblin and Steve Sarras. The 21-month-old daughter of Superior Panama and Ty Law has been the wagering favorite in all four official starts since. After finishing third in her career debut, TS Patsy Cline posted a pair of seconds before breaking her maiden on Saturday – clocking the 550-yard course in 31.53 seconds. Capabal kennel ranks third in the kennel standings with 106 victories. Defending champion Lester Raines and Nova are tied for fourth at 104. Derby Lane features seven 15-race performances weekly with Monday-through-Saturday matinees, and a Saturday evening card. Previous Next

Greyhound Adoption Groups placing racing greyhounds in the United States and Canada. Get NGA endorsed, responsible adoption group information to adopt a retired racing greyhound! Greyhound Adoption Our members & kennel professionals are encouraged to make the best choices for the continued care of their greyhounds after racing. It is only natural that our members & kennels want access to referrals & references to best place their greyhounds in groups that excel at greyhound adoption in the United States. This is a resource list of responsible adoption groups that the National Greyhound Association has proudly endorsed as adoption partners in the successful efforts of placing retiring greyhounds into pet homes. NGA Endorsed Responsible Adoption Groups Adoption Group Application for Endorsement Consideration Adoption Group Requirem ents for Endorsement The National Greyhound Association is proud of our partnership with adoption groups through out North America. Endorsement is completely voluntary for groups. The National Greyhound Association has set standards for the care and stewardship of the breed and believes that extends into adoption. Responsible Adoption Groups will: Spay and neuter adoption dogs prior to placement or, if placing puppies, when age-appropriate deemed by a veterinary professional; Provide home screening prior to placement; Commit to always advocate for animal care and safe home environment; Agree to communicate with the NGA through a placement reporting process; Promise to accept returns when home placement is no longer viable; Pledge to truthfully educate about greyhound racing using facts and first-hand experiences over personal opinions; Encourage adopters to learn about their new companion's NGA roots; by transferring ownership and becoming an Ambassador Member; Ensure all Board Members are members in good standing with the NGA as an Ambassador, Associate or Full Member, and adhere to NGA's bylaws. Adoption Group Application for NGA Endorsement

< Back FALL MEET STILL ON TRACK Jim Gartland Sep 28, 2020 Despite a recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the Abilene area, the NGA fall meet is scheduled to go on as planned with pre-meet schooling beginning this Sunday, October 4. Some 10 new cases of corona virus popped up in the Dickinson County area over the last two weeks forcing the closure of schools in Abilene and nearby Chapman as well as several area businesses. No new cases have been noted in the last few days, however, and no new mandates have been put in place by the City or County (a proposed mask mandate was tabled by the City Council last week). While no new guidelines have been issued, Abilene remains under some restrictions and we would encourage anyone planning on attending the meet to be prepared see "masks required" areas as well as the need to practice social distancing at certain indoor functions (Hall of Fame, etc.). On a lighter note, this meet will see the return of the Hall of Fame Golf Tournament. The tourney is scheduled for Tuesday, October 13 at 10:00 AM and will be held at the old Abilene Country Club. Entry fee for the tournament is $50 per person and includes 18 holes of golf, cart and lunch at the course. If you are interested in playing, please let someone in the NGA office know as soon as possible so that we can make the proper arrangements with the course. It has been a lot of years since we've had a golf tourney and we would like to make this a big success for what will likely be that last organized NGA tourney as well as to raise some funds for the Hall of Fame! First round racing action takes place on Monday, October 12 with the finals on Thursday. The fall Auction will be held at the Hall of Fame on Friday at 9:00 AM. There will be two nights of inductions at the Hall of Fame; Tuesday night we will have regular HOF inductions with Wayne Strong and Djays Octane receiving the honors. Thursday night will be the presentation of the All American, Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards which were held over from the spring meet. Looking forward to seeing you all! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 9, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 9, 2021 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abb’s Gusta Win has won four out of his last five Grade AA races for trainer Louise Strong. Charter Kennel’s Barts Worthwhile has two wins and four seconds in her last six Grade AA starts for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Heart (AA) and KB’s Tin Roses (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Blanchard Kennel’s BO’s Owen has two wins, two seconds and a third in his last five 3/8 trips (A, TAA, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Lily Lazer (B, A), HK’s Jessiegirl (B, A), Easi Kadeem (B, A), Tkel Starz (B, A) and Frappe (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Super Ollie has two straight wins (A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Previous Next

< Back Year in Review: Highlights from Wheeling’s 2023 racing season Stan Pawloski Jan 2, 2024 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. Last year marked 47 years of Wheeling greyhound racing and fans can expect another thrilling, fun-filled racing season and more excitement in 2024. Although no open stake races were held in 2023, there were plenty of highlights on the track. Four greyhounds generated excitement by winning six straight races, one sprinter climbed the ladder to Grade AA undefeated, two West Virginia-bred stake events were contested, several greyhounds battled throughout the year for top win honors and several youngsters broke their Maiden and look like future stars. Top greyhound honors went to a pair of sprinters – Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa and Charter Kennel’s JSP Rayzendacash, as both posted 22 victories. Next in line were 2022 track win champ Florentine (Steve Sarras Kennel) and Tenacity (Blanchard Kennel) with 21 wins each. The Blanchard Kennel, trained by Chris Maynard, captured the 2023 kennel championship with 640 wins after taking runner up honors to the Lester Raines Kennel the last three years. The Blanchard Kennel won their first Wheeling kennel crown in 2019. The 640 wins by the Blanchard Kennel in 2023 is the most at Wheeling since the ZEZ Kennel posted 645 wins in 1999 and 659 victories in 2000. In the history of Wheeling racing, only 29 greyhounds had moved up the ladder straight to Grade AA after winning their Maiden debut. Now there’s 30 as Hell Bent accomplished the feat last year. 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 races out of the Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel, trained by Jill Spicer and owned by David Strong. 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. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Championship in late September, CG’s Honesty (Code Red Kennel) rocketed out to the early lead and never looked back in romping to a 7-length victory. Littermate CG’s Sun Storm (Code Red Kennel) took runner up honors while CET Mist (Steve Sarras Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final finish were Wild Blue Bee (Xtrem Hess Racing), fourth; Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing), fifth; Arroyo Duchess (Code Red), sixth; CG’s Nail Biter (Code Red), seventh; and Arroyo Deon (Code Red), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Keystone (3/8th) Championship in October, Wild Blue Bee bided his time behind the frontrunners early in the race 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. The longest winning streak last year was six in a row by four greyhounds – Artex Pumbaa, JSP Hush Money, FGF Duke and CET Dirty Dan (streak started in December 2022 and extended into January 2023). Four other greyhounds won five straight races – Smile N Mean It, Hell Bent, AMF Gotta Go and Tenacity. Several greyhounds captured four straight victories – Artex Pumbaa, Ark RB Heyward, Artex Kusapin, Arkans Pride, Florentine, FF Leroy Brown, Arma Guiness, JSP Rayzendacash, GLS Ondemand, FF Evel Knievel, FF Evolution and FF Vespa. Wheeling will host two West Virginia-bred stakes races again in 2024, the Juvenile and the Panhandle Championship. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Wild Blue Bee captured the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Keystone Championship in October at Wheeling Island. With the champion in the winner’s circle are, from left, Amy McLaughlin, Emily McLaughlin, Trinity LaCuesta, Rhea LaCuesta, racing secretary Chris Yahn, racing manager Jack Davis, Wild Blue Bee owner Randy Crabtree, Cindy Kovalski, lead out Mecca Davis and trainer Jill Spicer. (Photo by Stan Pawloski) Previous Next

< Back $100,000 MOUNTAINEER CLASSIC KICKS OFF AT WHEELING Oct 4, 2021 Two kennels had multiple winners in the first round as the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic kicked off Sunday afternoon at Wheeling Island with a field of 70 sprinters. Three Blanchard Kennel greyhounds – Frappe, JS Rob Stone and Penrose Boss – and a pair of Steve Sarras racers – CTW Black Forest and LK’s Trubulee – captured first round victories. Other winners in the initial qualifying round were O Ya Bobbie Sue (Lester Raines Kennel), Ding Dong Ditch (Imark Kennel), Dark Guinness (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel) and Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs Racing Kennel). Each winner accumulated 15 points. The second round is set for Friday afternoon, Oct. 8. The tentative plan is to cut the field to 48 greyhounds after the second qualifying round. The third preliminary round is scheduled for Wednesday matinee, Oct. 13. The field will tentatively be cut to 24 sprinters, but could be higher, for the semifinal round on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 17. The championship final will be held during the matinee card on Saturday, Oct. 23. Points accumulated after the first round follow: 15 POINTS: O Ya Bobbie Sue (Lester Raines), Ding Dong Ditch (Imark), CTW Black Forest (Steve Sarras), LK’s Trubulee (Steve Sarras), Frappe (Blanchard), JS Rob Stone (Blanchard), Penrose Boss (Blanchard), Dark Guinness (Xtrem Hess Racing), Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs Racing). 10 POINTS: JS Slush Fund (Lester Raines), JS Saltythursday (Lester Raines), RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines), Turbo Walt (Code Red), Clap Back (Imark), Easi Vesurio (Blanchard), BO’s Tracy (Blanchard), Frogman (Blanchard), WW Grandiose (Wayne Ward). 7 POINTS: Tickle Ur Fancy (Imark), Imark Mash (Imark), Easi Volsina (Blanchard), Barts Worthwhile (Charter), Memphis Minnie (Wayne Ward), BGR Bigfoot (Brad Boeckenstedt), Hi Noon Ricochet (Jacobs Racing), Gettin My Buz On (Jacobs Racing), RHT Marylynn (Xtrem Hess Racing. 5 POINTS: Day Drinking (Imark), Easi Kadeem (Blanchard), KB’s Copy Kat (Charter), Oshkosh Dally (Charter), Jack Parkman (Charter), Eau Claire (Charter), Oshkosh Edward (Charter), WW Go Chiefs Go (Wayne Ward). 4 POINTS: Vegas (Patriot/Taplin), UBX Unclesweater (Xtrem Hess Racing). 3 POINTS: CTW Cant Stop It (Lester Raines), Craigie Daughtry (Lester Raines), Super C Amega (Lester Raines), Atascocita Amity (Code Red), Slatex Jackson (Jacobs Racing), CTW Smores To Go (Xtrem Hess Racing), Axtrem Flicker (Xtrem Hess Racing), T’s Iron Man (Xtrem Hess Racing). 2 POINTS: JS Shock Therapy (Lester Raines), Ponda Waco Hound (Code Red), Atascocita Birma (Code Red), Saber Fire (Imark), LK’s Santorini (Steve Sarras), BGR Out Of Mind (Brad Boeckenstedt), Abbi’s Frontman (Jacobs Racing), Denali Darlin (Jacobs Racing), Pat C Inferno (Rangel). 1 POINT: Teaser’s Tickle (Lester Raines), Sumkindawondrful (Imark), CTW Bahati (Steve Sarras), Lily Lazer (Blanchard), WW Holdin Fast (Wayne Ward), BGR Onewaystreet (Brad Boeckenstedt), BGR Big Daddy (Brad Boeckenstedt), Hi Noon Revolver (Jacobs Racing), Keeper Cry (Xtrem Hess Racing). 0 POINTS: Imark Solo (Imark), Saber Port (Imark), Mega Felipe (A Ray), ASK China (Steve Sarras), WW Blonde Roast (Wayne Ward), Kris Was Righh (Brad Boeckenstedt), Pat C Zenith (Rangel). Previous Next

< Back WVGOBA JUVENILE SET TO KICK OFF Stan Pawloski Sep 6, 2022 The $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile kicks off Friday, Sept. 9, at Wheeling Island with a field of 19 sprinters. The second round is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14, and the semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 18. The championship final will be Friday afternoon, Sept. 23. Entries by kennel for the Juvenile event follow: A Ray: Mac’s Forrest, Mac’s Monreaux, Mac’s Davin, Mac’s Jonquil. Code Red: CG’s Boy Blue, JA’s Goal, Arroyo Roxanne. Imark: CET Barracuda, CET Piranha, CET Fernando, CET Marlin. Rangel: LFR Lucky Clover, LFR Lucky Seven. Steve Sarras: CET Moto Moto, CET Tiger Boy, CET Sashaligotti, CET High Ball, CET Lilly, CET Foxy. The $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint is planned for October. The first round will be Friday, Oct. 7, the second round on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and the semifinals on Sunday, Oct. 16. The championship final is set for Friday afternoon, Oct. 21. Previous Next

< Back AD BLACK FALCON WINS SECOND STRAIGHT $100,000 MOUNTAINEER CLASSIC QUALIFIER S Pawloski Oct 5, 2020 Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon is the lone greyhound undefeated after two rounds of the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic at Wheeling Island. The sprinter posted his second consecutive victory Friday afternoon in the second preliminary qualifying round. AD Black Falcon has accumulated 30 points heading into the Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, third round. Other greyhounds racing to victory in the second round were Gloves Off, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; Gonz Pina Kata, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; Fit The Battle, Jacobs Racing Kennel; AB Bad Influence, Jacobs Racing Kennel; Easi Lil Charlie, Blanchard Kennel; Atascocita Birma, Abrahamson Kennel; Me No Care, Steve Sarras Kennel; Craigie Pirate, Lester Raines Kennel; Saber Rylie, Imark Kennel; and CTW Tira Misu, Patriot/Taplin Kennel. Next in line behind AD Black Falcon in points are a handful of racers with 25 points each – Craigie Pirate, Easi Lil Charlie, Shes Kinky, Time Killer and WW West Wing. The original field of 88 greyhounds will be cut to 48 sprinters for Wednesday’s third round. Greyhounds with at least 10 points advanced. The field will tentatively be cut to 24 sprinters, but could be higher, for the semifinal round on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18. The championship final will be held during the matinee card on Saturday, Oct. 24. Points accumulated after the second round: (the following greyhounds advance to the third round): AD Black Falcon (Xtrem Hess), 30 points Shes Kinky (Jacobs), 25 points Time Killer (Jacobs), 25 points Easi Lil Charlie (Blanchard), 25 points Craigie Pirate (Lester Raines), 25 points WW West Wing (Wayne Ward), 25 points L’s Luv It (Blanchard), 22 points Fit The Battle (Jacobs), 22 points TNT Free Falling (Patriot/Taplin), 22 points RS Perfectionist (Lester Raines), 22 points VJ Up Too Speed (Charter), 20 points Me No Care (Steve Sarras), 20 points Atascocita Birma (Abrahamson), 18 points Eau Claire (Charter), 18 points Gonz Pina Kata (Xtrem Hess), 17 points Saber Rylie (Imark), 17 points CTW Cant Stop It (Lester Raines), 17 points HK’s Jessiegirl (Blanchard), 17 points Jedi Tippsy Tail (Lester Raines), 17 points Penrose Boss (Blanchard), 17 points SJ Skynyrdnation (Lester Raines), 17 points VIP Yankee (Jacobs), 16 points CTW Tira Miru (Patriot/Taplin), 16 point Atascocita Berta (Abrahamson), 15 points AB Bad Influence (Jacobs), 15 points BGR Out Of Mind (Brad Boeckenstedt), 15 points Gloves Off (Xtrem Hess), 15 points Lee Logan (Lester Raines), 15 points JSK Crockett (Jacobs), 15 points Pat C Sidepocket (Rangel), 15 points TNT Twister City (Patriot/Taplin), 14 points JSK Roulette (Jacobs), 13 points Imark Solo (Imark), 13 points WW Livorno (Wayne Ward), 13 points WW Mumford (Wayne Ward), 13 points BGR Ready Or Not (Brad Boeckenstedt), 12 points JPRG Ranger (Steve Sarras), 12 points Barts Fire Away (Charter), 12 points PBW Gannicus (Blanchard), 12 points CG’s Penny Shoe (Abrahamson), 11 points BGR Deadpool (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points AMF Bystander (A Ray), 10 points Outlaw Bustamove (Lester Raines), 10 points CTW Givin It All (Abrahamson), 10 points WW Foca (Wayne Ward), 10 points BGR King Kong (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points Racine (Charter), 10 points BGR Big Al (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points (Note: Imark Stingray had 12 points after the second round but was scratched). The following greyhounds were eliminated from the stakes event: 9 points: Flying Alita (Patriot/Taplin) 8 points: JS Wanna Bee (Lester Raines), Keeper Draco (Xtrem Hess), Tkel Ritz (Blanchard), Pat C Dog Patch (Rangel), You Got Lucky (Blanchard) 7 points: Keeper Messier (Xtrem Hess), Imark Mash (Imark), Imark Sonja (Imark) 6 points: CBJ Sharpshooter (Patriot/Taplin) 5 points: KB’s Argon (Blanchard), Hashtag Attitude (Abrahamson), AMF Well Played (A Ray), Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs), VJ Geturfreakon (Rangel) 4 points: BGR Bonecrusher (Brad Boeckenstedt), Imark Bushwacka (Imark), Keeper Cry (Xtrem Hess), PJ Soul Survivor (Charter), Thanatos (Steve Sarras), Wobble Baby (Steve Sarras) 3 points: AMF Weirdo (A Ray), Aussie Stitch (Rangel), CTW Til Then Tes (Steve Sarras), MPJ Wild Flower (Rangel), WW Slick Simon (Wayne Ward) 2 points: AMF Whisterical (A Ray), BGR Clark Kent (Brad Boeckenstedt), Keeper Go Quasar (Xtrem Hess), BRC Justic (Xtrem Hess), Saber Bennett (Imark) 1 point: AMF Well Played (A Ray), Aussie Mak (Rangel), Hashtag Yani (Abrahamson), Mr Ellie (Rangel) 0 points: JS Beach Patrol (Rangel), Ponda Waco Hound (Abrahamson), Tiny Hug (Steve Sarras) Saber Hannah (Imark), out Previous Next