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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 13, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 13, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Roulette has four straight Grade AA victories for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mates LK’s Ferdinand has won three in a row (B, A, AA) while JS Go Flex has two wins and a second in his last three Grade TAA 3/8 races. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has two victories, a second and a third in her last four Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate K One More Thing has back-to-back wins (B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s CTW Tira Misu has captured three out of her last four outings (B, A, AA) for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate CTW Widow Maker has two victories and a second in his last three trips (A, AA). Imark Kennel’s Imark Stingray has won three out of his last four races (C, B, A) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING HOT DOGS ( AS OF FEBRUARY 27, ALL RACES 5/16 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ) Stan Pawloski Feb 27, 2023 Charter Kennel’s Barts Aviator has three straight victories (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Lone Star has won three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) while Seven Summers (A, AA 3/8) and JSP Ton O Money (B, A) have back-to-back wins. Code Red Kennel’s O Ya Paws has two victories and two seconds in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA outings for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate SNL Karma has three straight victories (B, A, AA). Imark Kennel’s Imark Grades Up has three wins in a row (B, A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Wayne Ward Kennel’s Oakland Handoff has back-to-back victories (A, AA) for trainer Ron Otto. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SHM Norio has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Holy Halo has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Dragon Rogue has captured three out of his last four races (M, D, C) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back A ROSY PICTURE FOR DERBY LANE Sep 8, 2020 Things came up roses for Derby Lane on Kentucky Derby day. The West Florida greyhound track enjoyed the best parimutuel handle on its product in more than two years this past Saturday, when fans watched Authentic upset heavy favorite Tiz the Law via simulcast to give trainer Bob Baffert a record-tying sixth Kentucky Derby win at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky. A total of $428,605 was wagered on Derby Lane’s 15-race matinee program with a meet-high 2,443 patrons in attendance. The handle represented a 19.51-percent increase from the previous Kentucky Derby day of $358,636 on May 4, 2019. It was Derby Lane’s best handle since the matinee performance on May 5, 2018, which also featured the Kentucky Derby simulcast. On that afternoon, patrons wagered $480,955 on the Derby Lane product in front of a crowd of 5,109. Derby Lane’s attendance for its Saturday matinee was 48.2 percent lower than the 2019 Kentucky Derby day total of 4,713, but that was expected with the safety precautions taken because of the coronavirus pandemic. Track security staff constantly toured the facility to ensure patrons wore masks. In the Derby Club, every other dining table was made available to ensure a six-foot distance. Derby Lane also opened up more parimutuel wagering stations. Some tellers wore festive Kentucky Derby shirts, and fans came attired with their personal Run for the Roses hats. On the track, Abernathy kennel stood out with four victories as eight of the 14 operations recorded at least one win. Abernathy kennel began Labor Day in a three-way tie for second place in the competitive Derby Lane win standings with Capabal and Nova, each with 98. Three-time kennel champion Everett Racing forged to the top of the group at 99 following a four-win performance on Saturday evening, capping a 12-win week. Reigning kennel champ Lester Raines is in fifth place with 95. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING KENNEL, WIN LEADER RACES TIGHT Stan Pawloski Aug 12, 2020 As the second half of the abbreviated 2020 racing season kicks in gear at Wheeling Island, there is a logjam atop the track’s kennel standings and win leaders. The racetrack reopened June 5 after a 12-week shutdown ordered by the state due to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It is believed to be the longest the racetrack has been shut down since the flood of 1996 when the operation was closed from mid-January until March 1. Through Sunday, Aug. 9 races, the top four kennels from 2019 once again occupy the top four spots in the standings this year although in a different order. Lester Raines holds the top spot with 205 victories on the year following closely by Jacobs Racing with 201 wins and defending champion Blanchard with 197 victories. Patriot/Taplin is fourth with 188 wins while rounding out the top five is Charter with 169. Sitting atop the track win leader board is sprinter JS Drinkmepretty (Lester Raines) with 10 victories in 20 starts – a 50 percent win percentage. Each of her victories have come against Grade AA competition. JS Drinkmepretty was third in wins last year with 19. Two greyhounds have posted nine wins each this year – CTW Tira Misu (Patriot/Taplin) and CTW Lotus Flower (Imark). With eight victories apiece are JSK Roulette (Jacobs Racing), WW Slick Simon (Wayne Ward), ZB Tremonti (Lester Raines), BGR Call Me Hank (Brad Boeckenstedt) and WW Spend A Lot (Wayne Ward). 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 $65,000 WV Bred Open Distance Stake at Tristate P. Saul May 30, 2024 The lineup for the final round of the 2024 $65,000 Open Sprint Stakes at Tri-State has been announced. Four outstanding female greyhounds, each with an impressive 40 points, lead the pack after four rounds. Gls Finleysfilly, a thirty-two-month-old sired by Sh Avatar out of Supra C Alexa, secured two wins and placed second and third in the previous rounds, showing consistent performance. She is represented by JS Kennels, trained by Garrett Gruden, and owned by Greg or Louise Strong. Cetmark Zippy, forty-four months old from Superior Panama - Zippen Zidel, scored a win, a third, a win, and a second in the rounds. She is represented by CET Kennels under trainer Scott Robinette and is owned by Carl E. Tomblin II Cet Dirty Toodles, twenty-eight months old from Sh Avatar - Cet Dirty Nicki, scored second, first, third, and first in the rounds. She is represented by CET Kennels under trainer Scott Robinette and is owned by Carl E. Tomblin II. Cg's Maggi, a twenty-eight-month-old from Cg's October-Jax Freida, achieved a third, a second, and two firsts in the rounds. She is represented by Abrahamson Kennel, trained by Todd Johnson, and owned by Janice C. Abrahamson. Completing the final field of competitors are Coal Powered (RS Racing), 31 points; Cg’s Miss Muffet (Abrahamson Kennel), 30 points; Cet Dirty Skinny (CET Kennels), 27 points; Cet Electrify (CET Kennels), 26 points. The top contenders will race on Friday evening, May 31, for the 14th race. Here are the post positions for the final round: 1—Cg’s Miss Muffet, 2—Cet Dirty Skinny, 3—Coal Powered, 4—Gls Finleysfilly, 5—Cet Dirty Toodles, 6—Cetmark Zippy, 7—Cg’s Maggi, 8—Cet Electrify. Get ready for an exciting race! 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 CET TRIO NOTCH WINS IN FIRST ROUND OF WVGOBA JUVENILE Stan Pawloski Sep 12, 2022 Three Imark Kennel sprinters posted victories Friday afternoon in the first round of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile at Wheeling Island. Heading into the Wednesday, Sept. 14, second round, CET Barracuda, CET Fernando and CET Marlin have each accumulated 15 points on the strength of their first-round victories to top the leader board. The semi-finals are set for Sunday afternoon, Sept. 18, and the stake final is scheduled for the Friday, Sept. 23, matinee card. Capsule looks at the first-round races follow: CET Barracuda took the early lead and never looked back in winning by 1 ½ lengths in 29.69. CET Moto Moto finished second while LFR Lucky Clover got up for third. CET Fernando rocketed to a commanding early lead and never challenged in posting a 7 ½-length win in 29.76. Mac’s Monreaux and CET Tiger Boy rounded out the trifecta ticket. CET Marlin closed in the stretch to overtake frontrunner Arroyo Roxanne, winning by 2 ½ lengths in 29.94. CET Sashaliagotti completed the trifecta finish. Points after the first-round follow: CET Barracuda (Imark), 15 points CET Fernando (Imark), 15 points CET Marlin (Imark), 15 points Arroyo Roxanne (Code Red), 10 points CET Moto Moto (Steve Sarras), 10 points Mac’s Monreaux (A Ray), 10 points CET Sashaliagotti (Steve Sarras), 7 points CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras), 7 points LFR Lucky Clover (Rangel), 7 points CET Foxy (Steve Sarras), 5 points CET High Ball (Steve Sarras), 5 points LFR Lucky Seven (Rangel), 5 points CET Piranha (Imark), 3 points JA’s Goal (Code Red), 3 points Mac’s Davin (A Ray), 3 points CG’s Boy Blue (Code Red), 2 points Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 15, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 16, 2024 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has eight straight Grade AA wins for trainer Chris Maynard. Lester Raines Kennel’s Lets Get Rowdy (AA) and JS Atomic Dawg (C, B, A) have won three out of their last four trips for trainer Joel Roden. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tap House has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Rangel Kennel’s Unequivocally has captured four out of his last five outings (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Alex Hall. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Voodoo Clam has three victories and a second in her last four 3/16 races (TD, C, TB, TAA) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back Artex Pumbaa named 2023 best sprinter; best distance dog goes to JS Comin Undone. Jim Gartland Mar 14, 2024 In the age of less racing opportunities, no stake race programs, and a much smaller pool of competitors, the NGA awards singling out the best of the best at each distance take on a new look for 2023. Historically labeled the Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards, 2023 honorees will simply be tabbed as America's best sprinter and router. A Wheeling speedster and Tri State distance star have been chosen as recipient's of these awards for 2023. Artex Pumbaa and distance star, JS Comin Undone have been named as recipients of the two awards and will be honored at Hall of Fame ceremonies during the spring meet on Thursday, April 25. A 2020 son of Flying Hydrogen-Arkans Cancer , Artex Pumbaa finished with 22 wins for the year tying him for the Wheeling lead with JSP Rayzendacash. He finished in the money in 82% of his starts. Perhaps the most steady and consistent greyhound at Wheeling in 2023, Pumbaa competed against the best, day in and day out, and closed the year winning six in a row. He would finish the season with a 51-22-8-6 record, He was also named Captain of the 2023 All Star team. Artex Pumbaa Owned by Joe Frey and Rachelle Henry, Pumbaa was raced by Blanchard Kennels at Wheeling . A much deserved award for this fabulous sprinter. Congratulations to Joe, Rachelle and all the connections of Artex Pumbaa ! JS Comin Undone JS Comin Undone was an almost unanimous choice for the best distance dog in the land award finishing the year with 19 distance wins at Tri State despite missing over a full month of racing. Comin Undone is a December 2020 son of Show On The Road-CH Keepin Faith. He was raised and is owned by Shannon Henry. Racing exclusively at 3/8ths of a mile, he moved to Tri State after the closing of Southland and immediately took to the Charleston oval winning his first AA after just a few starts. Racing for the Lester Raines Kennel, he finished in the money in 30 of his 37 starts. His record for the year was 37-19-5-4-2 and included 5 in a row in a September stretch, winning one of those races by 12-1/2 lengths! Congratulations to JS Comin Undone, and all his connections! These two will be honored at the awards ceremonies program at the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Thursday night, April 25, during the NGA's Spring Meet. Previous Next

< Back PBKC PRESENTS THE 44TH RUNNING OF THE $50,000 ARTHUR J. ROONEY, SR. ST. PATRICK'S INVITATIONAL Mar 12, 2020 West Palm Beach, Fl. - Post positions have been drawn and it’s time for the Greyhounds to do all the talking, as Palm Beach Kennel Club’s prepares for its biggest, most fun and exciting day of the year, the 44th and final running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational Saturday evening, March 14. At the press conference and post-position draw, it was evident by the attendee’s applause who drew the best starting positions. First up was the Koppe, Staats & Collins Kennel’s $50,000 He’s My Man Classic Champion Pat C Dewdrop who drew post number one. Very nice indeed. Next up was the draw for Rader Racing Kennel’s Sarahdipedy . In the best possible scenario for this impressive youngster, she drew the number eight position. For Rader Racing Kennel to win their sixth Invitational, Sarahdipedy will most likely have to pass perhaps up to three other entries, the above-mentioned Pat C Dewdrop , Mister Red Rader and JGO Rocky Rhoade , and she is very capable of doing just that. As for the $50,000 Arthur J Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational entries to look for late in the race are the strong rushers/closers Donta Ripper , NB’s Wild Shot and the $50,000 James W. Paul Derby winner Slatex Beretta . The “Luck of the Irish” will be smiling on one of these elite eight illustrious and deserving athletes: 1. Pat C Dewdrop (Kiowa Myth – Pat C Whereby, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 2. Donta Ripper (CTW Pipe Down – Good Luck Ruby, D. Q. Williams Kennel) 3. Barts Sea Haw k (Gold Town* - Seadon Traveler, James Douglas Kennel) 4. Mister Red Rader (Flying Titanium – Rip N Runnin, B & B Racing Kennel) 5. NB’s Wild Shot (Jimbo Acorn – NB’s Nice N Easy, Royal Racing Team) 6. JGO Rocky Rhoad e (Crown And Crest – Kiowa Kay Tipton, Ryan Racing) 7. Slatex Beretta (Flying Fired Up – Slatex Albany, Janie Carroll Kennel) 8. Sarahdipedy (Superior Panama – Joy Giovanni, Rader Racing Kennel) The 44th running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational will be held in Saturday evening’s sixth race with an approximate post time of 8:15 p.m. Palm Beach Kennel Club honors Arthur J. Rooney Sr. and honors his legacy with our annual St. Patrick’s Invitational. "The Chief" was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, established in 1933 and bought the Palm Beach Kennel Club in 1970 and Yonkers Raceway in 1972. He was also an outstanding athlete playing football, baseball and amateur boxing. He will always be remembered as one of the most popular figures in sports. Special activities for this exceptional afternoon of championship Greyhound racing include: * 15-Superfecta Races! * Our National Anthem performed live by Bailee Bonick! (6:30pm) * ESPN has Cancelled the Cash Cube. * Cash Prize Drawings! (On-Track After Race 6) * Enjoy Live Irish Dancing performed by Tir na Greine! (Outside Stage, 4:30-5:15pm) * Live Irish Music performed by Jody Pollard! (4:30-6:30pm) * For the kids, Karl Koppertop will be here with his amazing Balloon Magic along with amazing face painting by Pinky the Clown! (6-8pm) * Greyhound Pet Representatives will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about adopting one of these loving dogs! * Irish Food Specials in the Paddock and Terrace Restaurants All-Day Long! * The 44th running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational! (Race 6) Previous Next

< 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