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< Back CODE RED POSTS THREE WINS AS WV JUVENILE STAKES KICKS OFF Stan Pawloski Sep 11, 2023 Three Code Red Kennel greyhounds – CG’s Nail Biter, Arroyo Duchess and Arroyo Deon – posted victories Friday afternoon in the first round of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Wild Blue Bee also registered a first-round win. Heading into the Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 13 second round, the four sprinters have accumulated 15 points to top the leader board. The semi-finals are set for Sunday, Sept. 17, and the juvenile stake final is scheduled for Saturday matinee, Sept. 23. Capsule looks at the first-round races follow: CG’s Nail Biter rushed to an early lead and never looked back in winning by 6 lengths in 30.24. Wild Chomp Dude closed late for second while BJ’s Goldie settled for third. Arroyo Duchess posted a box-to-wire 4-length victory in 30.31. Four Roses finished second and CET Dirty Skinny closed in the stretch to round out the trifecta ticket. Arroyo Deon jumped out to an early lead before holding off CG’s Honesty by 1 ½ lengths in 30.38. CET Mist was third on the ticket. Wild Blue Bee powered home from third in the stretch, pulling away to a 6-length victory in 30.57. Frontrunner BJ’s Montie took second with CG’s Sun Storm third. Points after the first-round follow: CG’s Nail Biter (Code Red), 15 points Arroyo Duchess (Code Red), 15 points Arroyo Deon (Code Red), 15 points Wild Blue Bee (Xtrem Hess Racing), 15 points CG’s Honesty (Code Red), 10 points Four Roses (Steve Sarras), 10 points BJ’s Montie (Jacobs Racing), 10 points Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing), 10 points CET Mist (Steve Sarras), 7 points CG’s Sun Storm (Code Red), 7 points CET Dirty Skinny (Steve Sarras), 7 points BJ’s Goldie (Jacobs Racing), 7 points Arroyo Rylee (Code Red), 5 points Kebo Lucky Lady (Steve Sarras), 5 points CET Mc Gregor (Wayne Ward), 5 points CET Mulligan (Wayne Ward), 5 points CET Zinc (Imark), 3 points CET Nickel (Imark), 3 points CET Dirty Tom (Steve Sarras), 3 points TS Adesanya (Steve Sarras), 3 points CET Lithium (Imark), 2 points CET Jasper (Steve Sarras), 2 points CET Murphy (Steve Sarras), 2 points BJ’s Willie (Jacobs Racing), 2 points CET Bronze (Imark), 1 point Gullane (Steve Sarras), 1 point CET Valley (Wayne Ward), 1 point CET Flood (Wayne Ward), 1 point CET Murray (Wayne Ward), 0 points TS Nate Diaz (Steve Sarras), 0 points CET Mc Carthy (Wayne Ward), 0 points BJ’s Bodie (Jacobs Racing), 0 points 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 Tri State Kennel Wins for Grade AA/A 550 & TAA 677 : Jan 23-27 P. Saul Jan 29, 2024 Js Kennels (trainer Garret Gruden) captured three Grade AA wins from (2) Jsp Burninmoney (TS 4-3-0-0-1) and Od Red Romer. Three Grade A wins went to Kohagiya (TS 3-1-1-1-0), Slatex Samson (TS 3-2-0-0-0) and Mac’s Sidnyjames (TS 4-1-0-1-2). Blanchard Kennel (trainer Scott Scharff) took two Grade AA wins for Tmc’s Wildeclair (TS 4-2-0-0-0) and Bgr Bottomsup (TS 3-1-1-0-0). One Grade A win was taken by Vca Tatum (TS 3-1-0-0-1). Lester Raines Kennel (trainer Jim Cochran) seized two Grade AA wins with Rs’s Penny Lane (TS 3-2-0-0-1). Heather Lomax Kennel (trainer Betty Lomax) took one Grade AA win for Dastardly Deeds (TS 3-1-0-0-0) and one Grade A for Hl’s Antonio (TS 3-1-0-0-1). Double G Racing Kennel (trainer Greg Geter) took one Grade AA win from Ab Draconium (TS 4-1-2-0-1). Abrahamson Kennel (trainer Todd Johnson) had two Grade A wins from Cg’s Maggi (TS 3-2-1-0-0) and Cg’s Reactor (TS 2-2-0-0-0). Wayne W. Ward Inc Kennel (trainer Eric Griffin) grabbed two Grade A wins for WW Magic Million (TS-4-2-0-0-0) and Winsum Dough (TS 3-2-1-0-0). Superior Kennel (trainer Jadwiga Kups) captured one Grade A win with Oya Will E Makit (TS 3-1-1-0-0) and one Grade TAA win with Oya Phil T Rich (TS 2-1-1-0-0). Kennels capturing one Grade A win were Cet Kennel (Cet Dirty Skinny, TS 4-1-0-1-2) and one Grade TAA win for On Line Racing Kennel (Army, TS 4-3-1-0-0). Previous Next

< Back STIDHAM CHARGES DOMINATE IOWA BREEDER'S CUP Nov 12, 2020 There definitely was a family feel at the top of the board in the final of the Iowa Breeders’ Cup at Iowa Greyhound Park. JD Elegant, JD Eminence and JD Eclectic finished first, third and fourth. “What a dynamite litter,” said Brian Webb, trainer for Stidham & Brindle Kennel. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime litter. Besides these three, there are two others in grade A.” The trio are from JD Titanium and JD Bombshell, whelped Oct 12, 2018. They also were the top three qualifiers. In the final, Elegant, who has hit the board in 24 of 27 races and has won five of six, broke on top from the 7 box, ahead of her littermates and Slide Off. She held a short lead entering the first turn and slowly pulled away for a five-length win in 31.63. “There was a little jam behind her,” Webb said. “Once she gets the lead, she’s tough to run down.” Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR True Grit, from Boc’s Hank Jr. and Boc’s Destiny, overcame a slow start with a strong rush but was unable to overtake Elegant, who has 12 wins this season. Last year, the Stidham & Brindle entry, JD Revelation, lost by a nose to a hard-charging Revin Devon. The brindle from Copper Kettle Kennel reached the final again, finishing sixth. “We lost by a nose last year,” Webb said. “This year we were definitely ready. It’s a fantastic way to end the year.” Elegant paid $8, $3.40 and $2.60. The victory also held special meaning. “This was a big win for Jon (Stidham, owner),” Webb said. “He’s never won this one. The win is dedicated to his mom, who passed away this spring.” The purse is estimated at $229,000. The winner receives 40%. The remainder is broken down by order of finish: 20%, 10%, 8%, 7%, 6%, 5% and 4%. In the consolation race, BGR J Capt Quick broke well and never trailed to grab the title. “Getting the one-hole was key,” said Phil Stapleton, trainer. “He wants the inside.” He held firm to the rail and pulled away for a 3-length win. “Once he got around the turn he was able to get control,” Stapleton said. The red male, from Djays Octane and Boc’s Sweeney, posted a 31.37. He has hit the board in 26 of 32 races and paid $10.20, $6.20 and $3.20. T’s CaptPhasma placed, BGR Goingoingone showed and Babinov fourth. The consolation race purse is $7,500, with $3,000 to the winner. The remainder is based on order of finish: $1,500, $750, $600, $525, $450, $375 and $300. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 26, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 26, 2021 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbi’s Gusta Win has captured six out of his last seven Grade AA races for trainer Louise Strong. Charter Kennel’s Barts Worthwhile has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade AA trips for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Superbowl (TA, TAA) and FGF Ron Weasley (TB, TA, TAA) have three straight 3/16 victories while Oshkosh Elway (TB, TA) has back-to-back 3/16 wins. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Little Lies has two Grade AA victories in a row for trainer Ron Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has back-to-back 3/8 wins (B, TAA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Tai has won three out of his last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Steve Sarras Kennel’s LK’s Santorini has two victories and two seconds in her last four starts (B, A) for trainer Barb Long. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Callmecrazy has two wins and a second in her last three trips (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Imark Kennel’s Havin A Hissyfit has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Code Red Kennel’s FF Roadhouse has three wins in a row (M, C, B) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

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< Back SENATE MAJORITY WHIP RYAN WELD'S RETIRED GREYHOUND BASKS IN THE ATTENTION DURING VISIT TO WEST VIRGINIA CAPITOL Mar 8, 2021 Members of the West Virginia Legislature and their staffs let a sleeping dog lie this week and stepped over the retired racing greyhound snoozing on the floor in Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld’s office. Weld, R-Brooke, adopted Ava the greyhound, which resides with Weld and his wife Alex in Wellsburg. This past week, she made the trip to Charleston with Weld and took up residence in his office at the Capitol. During her stay, people got to know her, learn about racing greyhounds, and even get some animal-provided stress therapy during a hectic week at the Legislature, Weld said. “She is here — she’s the belle of the ball,” he said. “We have had more visitors — people just stopping by to see her, the staff and people working in the building. “The building is quiet. It’s weird. It’s not a normal session. Her being here gives them (staffers) something to keep them company in the office.” And Ava has been very receptive of the attention, according to Weld. She greets each visitor to the office, and often lays in the doorway between Weld’s office and the entryway so she can take in all the action. “She loves it,” Weld said. “Ava is the most relaxed, calm, laid-back dog. She is a very, very calm and relaxed dog by her demeanor. There were four people in my office one day this week. When they left they all had to step over her. She doesn’t care.” Weld takes her for walks and they visit other offices. She also gets stopped by people along the way who want to greet and pet her. “This has been a good experience for her, and a good experience for the staff having her here,” he said. “Sometimes this can be a stressful place to be. A lot of law schools have a therapy dog in their libraries around finals time. “Someone can take their five minutes, come down and visit, and maybe de-stress a bit.” Visitors also get the chance to learn a little about racing greyhounds, and how they look, feel and act, Weld said. “I don’t think most people have ever been around one before,” he said. “I had not, until I went to the Beech Bottom Kennels in 2019 and that’s where we met her.” He thinks people were surprised by her demeanor. “I might be biased, but she is a good-looking dog,” Weld said. “They get to see just how soft their hair is, and how much they like to be petted.” Ava didn’t get to meet any lobbyists wanting to abolish greyhound racing in West Virginia, as none appear to be in Charleston this session, he said. Weld said those meeting her, though, can see she is a happy and well-adjusted canine “If there was any sort of mistreatment of dogs, it certainly doesn’t show with Ava,” Weld said. “She doesn’t shy away from people. She doesn’t meet a stranger and goes up to everybody. “ Previous Next

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< 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 GRAND FINALE DERBY FIRST ROUND RESULTS Dec 21, 2020 Hi Noon Recoil of Nova kennel clocked the fastest time in the Grand Finale Derby opening round on Saturday at Derby Lane. One of 32 greyhounds entered in the new 550-yard stakes, Hi Noon Recoil won his race by 2-1/2 lengths in 30.52 seconds - the best time among 221 greyhounds who competed in 28 races on the sprint course throughout the matinee and evening performances. Hi Noon Recoil, a 33-month-old son from a litter by SH Avatar and Hi Noon Wheezy, was among four first-round winners to advance to the next round on Wednesday’s matinee card. It was the 25th lifetime victory from 62 starts for the Missy Kubitz trainee. Hi Noon Recoil, owned by Charles Haliburton III, is making his Derby Lane stakes debut. He paid $6.80 as the second wagering favorite. Floyd kennel’s Kaias Martin recorded a box-to-wire five-length win in his qualifier, clocking a time of 30.58 seconds. He returned $5.40 as the race betting choice. Other first-round winners required photo finish results. Lester Raines kennel’s SB Fine Lines won by a neck in 30.82 seconds, paying $11.40 as the second wagering choice. Ventilator of Everett Racing kennel prevailed by a nose in 30.71 seconds. She returned $10.40 as the fourth betting pick. The top four finishers in each race comprise the 16-dog, two-race field on Wednesday. The top four finishers from those races move on to the championship race in a rare Sunday matinee performance, with each one receiving shares of a purse structure which totals a combined payout of $30,000. LK’s Crush N It of Lashmet kennel was not one of those to advance. The 2019 All-America first-team member finished seventh in his qualifier, seven lengths behind Fine SB Lines. LK’s Crush N It, a five-time stakes winner, has 92 career victories from 152 starts. LK’s Santorini, another Lashmet athlete who has locked up her first meet win title, did move on with a third-place showing in the race won by Hi Noon Recoil. She has 67 lifetime victories from 146 outings. Seven performances remain in the July-to-December meet, and Watson Racing continues to lead the kennel standings with 252 victories. The operation maintained its advantage with a 10-win effort in the past week. Everett Racing, a three-time kennel champion, picked up some ground with 12 victories, and trails Watson Racing by five wins. Reigning kennel champion Lester Raines put itself in contention to repeat with a phenomenal 20-win week over seven performances. Highlighted by six wins apiece on the Friday matinee and Saturday evening cards, Lester Raines raised its victory total to 246 – good for third place. Capabal kennel ranks fourth in the win race with 233, and Abernathy is fifth at 221. The only other operation to total double-digit wins in the previous week was Cal Holland kennel with 12. Previous Next

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