< Back NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2021 Jim Gartland Oct 6, 2021 NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Wednesday October 6, 2021 11 races scheduled: No drag, no watering. Conditions: Cool & Hazy, 56º – Track: Fast DAVID STRONG - (Race 1) 30.77, 30.79, 30.34 , 31.43, 30.59, 30.71, 30.72, 31.50, 31.29, HS, HS Previous Next

< Back ROUND TWO QUALIFYING FOR PBKC $50,000 HE'S MY MAN CLASSIC Jan 10, 2020 It’s going to be action-packed afternoon of championship Greyhound racing as round-two qualifying action for Palm Beach Kennel Club’s $50,000 He’s My Man Classic takes place Saturday afternoon, January 11. And if the first round was anything like round one, expect the fur to fly! The same Greyhounds who competed in the first round of qualifying last Wednesday afternoon will return for the second round, facing different Classic entries and all striving to be among the top 32-point earners. The above mentioned 32 will go on to compete in round three on Wednesday afternoon, January 15, with the top 16-point earners moving on to the Classic semifinals on Sunday afternoon, January 19. The $50,000 He’s My Man Classic finale will be contested Saturday afternoon, January 25. A quick rundown of a few of Saturday’s qualifiers: Race 8: This event features two round-one winners , #2 Abington (Gable Sour Cream – Ranger Trent, D. Q. Williams) and #6 Mister Red Rader (Flying Titanium – Rip N Runnin, B & B Racing). Going head-to head, the Red Rader looks to be the pacesetter, however Abington has been known to come from off the pace to score the win. In a race filled with early speed, one must keep an eye on the best finisher, #5 Lonesome Jones (CTW Base Camp – Blazin Booty, Rader Racing). Race 10: Two more first-round victors will face off as #2 Arkans Vega (Atascocita Gray – Asteria Drive (Royal Racing Team) meets #5 Pat C Dewdrop (Kiowa Myth – Pat C Whereby, Koppe, Staats & Collins). Possible spoilers include the early speedster #1 SNL Summer Fling (Pat C Clement – Fandango Flame, Lester Raines) and #7 JS Mane Event (KC And All – TY Kay Event, Rader Racing). Race 12: Three $50,000 He’s My Man Classic entries stand out in this qualifier. Starting off with first-round winner, the fast-closing #1 Arkansbdchikhiks (Golden Squire – Arkans BD Cheeks, Royal Racing Team), the early speeder #2 Oshkosh Noisy (Oshkosh Lamont – Oshkosh Vani, James Douglas) and a finalist in last month’s running of the $20,000 Dick Andrews Futurity, #8 RF Oka (Chasmo’s Dutch – Superior Megryan, B & B Racing). Race 14 : Two He’s My Man Classic entries look to garner much of the win pools, the second-place finisher in round one #7 Shine N Shut Up (Need My Moneynow – Diamond Tears, D. Q. Williams) and first-round victor, the impressive youngster #8 Sarahdipedy (Superior Panama – Joy Giovanni, Rader Racing). Both are in great post positions and this one looks to be a classic match up! Race 15: The probable post-time favorite appears to be round-one winner #7 Getting The Money (Offthebrakedrake – Goodluck Topaz, D. Q. Williams). Possible roadblocks in his way to repeat include the strong first-turn rushers #4 Waubun Kianna (Trent Lee – Waubun Ole Lady, B & B Racing) and #6 Flying Artistry (Barcelona Boss – Fly Sarah Palin, Rader Racing) along with the early speedster #8 Barts Mandy More (KC And All – Barts Midniterun, James Douglas). Qualifiers will also be held in races four and six. The $50,000 He’s My Man Classic is the first event in Palm Beach Kennel Club’s final $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. Point System: 1st - 15 points, 2nd - 10, 3rd - 6, 4th - 4, 5th - 3, 6th - 2, 7th - 1, 8th - 0 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 NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2021 Oct 4, 2021 NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Monday, October 4, 2021 41 races scheduled: Drag after every listed 10. No watering Conditions: Sunny, cool – 55º – Track: Fast (SCR = Scratched - HS - Hand Slip) SHANNON HENRY – (Race 1) 30.49, 30.71, 30.48, 31.19, 30.35 , 30.48, 30.93, 30.57, 30.75, 30.73, 30.83, 30.89, 30.96, 30.73, 30.96, 31.14, 31.33, 31.34, 31.34, 31.41, 31.05, 31.10, 31.41, 31.50, 31.17, SCR DAVID STRONG - (Race 2) 30.50, 30.53, 30.50, 31.09, 30.62, 31.08, 30.51, 30.35 , 30.89, 30.89, SCR, SCR HARVEY RANDLE – (Race 3) 30.85, 31.48, SCR Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of November 8, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Nov 23, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has four wins, a second and a third in his last six Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Keep Diggin has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Imark Kennel’s Chico Man has won three out of his last four 3/16 starts (TA, TAA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TB, TAA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Crowdstrike has two straight victories (B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 3, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 3, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Too Cute To Boot has three wins and a second in her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Shes Kinky has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF La Duena has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer Joe Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s PBW Gannicus has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Imark Kennel’s Saber Rylie has two straight victories (A, AA) for trainer Scott Purdy. Lester Raines Kennel’s CTW Cant Stop It has three wins in a row (D, C, B) for trainer Joel Roden. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Cry has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer Jill Spicer. Previous Next

< Back National Greyhound Association Appoints Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer Feb 18, 2026 Longtime NGA Leader to Serve as Chief Administrative and Financial Officer Following December Retirement ABILENE, KS – The National Greyhound Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Connie Karsmizki as Secretary-Treasurer, the organization's chief administrative and financial officer. Mrs. Karsmizki assumes the role following Jim's retirement in December 2025, bringing more than 40 years of dedicated service to the greyhound industry. Throughout her distinguished career with the NGA, Karsmizki has served faithfully as Assistant Secretary-Treasurer, working under the guidance of exceptional executive directors as Jim Gartland and Hall of Famer Gary Guccione, and gaining comprehensive knowledge of every facet of the organization's operations. Her deep understanding of member services, financial oversight, registry management, and National Meets coordination positions her uniquely to lead the NGA into its next chapter. "Connie's four decades of commitment to the National Greyhound Association and the greyhound industry speak for themselves," said Julia Ward, President of the NGA Board of Directors. "Her institutional knowledge, proven leadership, and unwavering dedication to our members make her the ideal person to guide our organization forward." As Secretary-Treasurer, Karsmizki will oversee daily operations of the NGA office, manage member services, provide financial oversight, coordinate National Meets, and serve as Keeper of the Stud Book. She will work closely with the NGA Board of Directors while providing leadership to office staff and contractors. "I am honored to continue serving the organization and membership that have been such an important part of my life," said Karsmizki. "The NGA has a proud history, and I look forward to building on that legacy while ensuring we continue to serve our members and protect the integrity of the greyhound registry." The National Greyhound Association, founded in 1906, maintains the official registry for racing greyhounds in the United States and coordinates the annual National Greyhound Meet. The organization is dedicated to preserving the breed standard and supporting the greyhound racing and adoption communities. For more information, please contact: National Greyhound Association 785.263.4660, Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of March 20, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 20, 2023 Rangel Kennel’s JS Sugar Rush has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Alex Hall. Kennel-mate Ace Hottakiwaki has four wins and two thirds in his last six outings (D, C, B, A, AA). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Switchingears (AA) and JS Xtra Fancy (TA, TAA 3/8) have two victories and a second in their last three trips for trainer Joel Roden. Charter Kennel’s FGF Bodacious has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA starts for trainer James Campbell. Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Mike Holguin. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s XAT Saints has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Previous Next

< Back Caliente Kennel Wins for Grade A / 546 -Dec 24-30 Patricia Saul Dec 30, 2023 **Starting 2024, Caliente Greyhound Track will hold races on Thursday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 3:00pm. Post times are Pacific Standard Time (PST). The first start will be Thursday, Jan 4th. Rio Grande Kennel took four Grade A wins with (2) Amf Seldom Found, Gonz Calafia, and Gonz Toby. Trainer Marcos Gonzalez Newport captured two Grade A wins from Arroyo Diva and Honor Society. Trainer Tyler Sadulski Tijuana Kennel seized two Grade A wins with WW Ellery Queen and WW Amor. Trainer Aldara Fuentes Los Taxis grabbed two Grade A wins for WW Kreek. Trainer Vicente Lopez 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 $64,000 SPRINT CLASSIC FIRST-ROUND RESULTS Feb 18, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The $64,000 Sprint Classic featured a familiar theme on Saturday at Derby Lane. All four first-round winners led at every race call in the track’s premier 550-yard stakes series. Lester Raines kennel’s O Ya Hot Rod, Shoot The Breeze of Floyd, and Lashmet’s LK’s Crush N It and LK’s Santorini defeated their respective opponents by a total of 15-1/2-lengths to earn 16 points apiece. The 32-dog field will be reduced to 16 after qualifying on Wednesday in Races 4 (8:10 p.m.), 6 (8:39), 8 (9:13) and 10 (9:47). Two ensuing rounds will determine finalists for the Feb. 29 championship race. Greyhounds accumulate points in each qualifier based on order of finish on a scale of 16-10-8-6-3-2-1-0. First place pays $25,000. “The better dogs won the races, and the favorites all pretty much came in as expected,’’ Derby Lane racing secretary Les Robison said. Of the four winners, only O Ya Hot Rod was not the public’s wagering favorite. He was the 7-2 second choice and paid $9 to win. Breaking from box 6, the 39-month-old male from a litter by Defrim Bale and O Ya Cindra prevailed by one length in 30.62 seconds under trainer Jennifer Richardson. Shoot The Breeze provided the most impressive performance with an eight-length romp out of post 8 in 30.07 seconds, the third fastest time of the meet. The 28-month-old son of Trent Lee and Danicas Go Daddy paid $2.60 as the prohibitive wagering choice for trainer Randy Floyd. LK’s Crush N It, the reigning national win champion and winner of four career stakes, clocked the second fastest time at 30.22 seconds out of box 3 for trainer Ken Deacon. He won by 4-1/2 lengths and returned $2.80 to win. It was the 70th career triumph from 99 starts for the 38-month-old male from a litter by LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In. LK’s Santorini, a 34-month-old daughter of LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay, prevailed by two lengths in 30.57 seconds under Deacon. Starting from post 6, LK’s Santorini returned $4 to win. On Wednesday, Shoot The Breeze (box 2), LK’s Santorini (3) and O Ya Hot Rod (7) drew into Race 10, while LK’s Crush N It drew post 7 in Race 6. “I’m looking forward to Wednesday,’’ Robison said. “The 10th race has got three winners. That could be an exciting race depending on the break. Any one of the three that won the first round could possibly win the second round.’’ Previous Next

For the past 60 years, exceptional greyhounds from each US track have been nominated for the NGA's All American Teams. Originally the award was determined by the AGTOA but later the NGA Board of Director takes into account win totals, stakes wins and competition to determine that year's best of the best. All American Teams For the past 60 years, exceptional greyhounds from each US track have been nominated for the NGA's All American Teams. Originally the award was determined by the AGTOA but later the NGA Board of Director takes into account win totals, stakes wins and competition to determine that year's best of the best. 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Salud Raindrop - Captain Bella Infrared Mega Whitney Jeff Blair/Mike Montoya Pedigree LK's Crush N It LK's Now R Never LK's All In Jon and Jill Lashmet Pedigree JS Flamin Ace Superior Panama CH Sweet Honey Garth Bolton/Lester Raines Pedigree MRL Full Boat CTW Pipe Down MEL Goin Bye Bye Lee Harrington Pedigree LR Iowa Choice Top Of The Pile Springisintheair Mary Robinette/Karen Legg Pedigree Revin Devon U Too Pure Silk Fire And Heat David Ungs/Billy Gallbreath Pedigree Sarkazum Shonn Jennah William O'Donnell Pedigree Flying Givenchy Barcelona Boss Flying Blush Vince Berland Pedigree 2 JS Flamin Ace - Captain Superior Panama CH Sweet Honey Lester Raines/Garth Bolton Pedigree Chillaxification Shonn Wreckuhlect Northshore of Lynn Kennel Pedigree Air Ace Need My MoneyNow Fly Miley Cyrus Michael Montoya Pedigree World Ruler Need My MoneyNow Fly Miley Cyrus Tom Ferris/Paul Bitterman Pedigree Flying Zulu Barcelona Boss Classy Senza Vince Berland Pedigree LK's Santorini LK's Vespar LK's Chardonnay Jill Lashmet Pedigree FGF Mathias SH Avatar FGF Jamboree Kevin Fulton Pedigree CG's Pennyshoe Jax Oxford CG's Marla Janice Abrahamson Pedigree Jiminy Reno - Captain Alivefortomorrow Oceania James Morgan/Kathleen Hastings Pedigree Pat C Rare Deal Rico's Vintage Pat C April Oak Pat Collins Pedigree RT's Bo Jangles Kiowa Mon Manny Penrose Karrie Randy Toler Pedigree Tip Top Barcelona Boss Kiowa Starz Sage Just Win Enterprises Pedigree Superior Cannon kiowa sweet Trey Superior Chacha Alan Hill Pedigree Konomi SH Avatar Money Maid Robert Hardison Pedigree Duxbury Pat C Clement WW Lonesome Dove Steve Sarras Pedigree 3 CET Dirty Dan SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree CET Dirty Dilly - Captain SH Avatar CET Dirty Nicki Carl Tomblin Pedigree FGF Davycrockett Trent Lee FGF Jamboree Kevin Fulton Pedigree Florentine Rob Gronkowski PJ Sour Diesel Steve Sarras Pedigree JS Nawty Redhead Show On The Road JS Runnin Havoc Shannon Henry Pedigree JS Pumpedupkicks Show On The Road JS E Z Liven Shannon Henry Pedigree RS Big D Oya Stan The Man RS Hard Drive Ronnie Stanley Pedigree Winchester Flying Hydrogen Arkans Jazzy Mike Montoya Pedigree 4 Barts Outofmyway KC And All Seadon Enchanted Lester Raines or Coleen Pace Pedigree Fire Blitzen Dragon Fire Cry Heather Sharon L Williams Pedigree Magnetic Drive Flying Westover Johara Anthony Napolitano Jr/Brindle Kennel Pedigree Janice Dean Rhythmless Audra Barley Anthony Napolitano Jr/Brindle Kennel Pedigree Real Good Feelin TMC Remedy Need A DAte Tina Williams Pedigree Flying WolfPack - Captain Flying Lone Wolf PJ Aces Up Vince Berland Pedigree Tip Top Barcelona Boss Kiowa Starz Sage Just Win Enterprises Pedigree RT's Bo Jangles Kiowa Mon Manny Penrose Karrie Randy Toler Pedigree 5 Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree Very Berry Blend SH Avatar CET Dirty Dan Carl Tomblin Pedigree 77 More All Americans 2010 - 2016 1990-2009 1963-1989