< Back FINALISTS SET FOR WVGOBA JUVENILE STAKES Stan Pawloski Sep 18, 2023 Five Code Red Kennel greyhounds have earned spots in the Saturday afternoon, Sept. 23, final of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island. Qualifying for the championship out of the Tom Engle-trained Code Red Kennel are CG’s Honesty, CG’s Sun Storm, CG’s Nail Biter, Arroyo Deon and Arroyo Duchess. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel has two finalists – Wild Blue Bee and Wild Chomp Dude – while Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Mist rounds out the top eight. CG’s Honesty is the top qualifier with 40 points on the strength of two wins and a second in the three preliminary rounds. Post positions for the final will be drawn later this week. Points after the semifinal round follow: (The top 8 in points recorded advance to the finals). CG’s Honesty (Code Red), 40 points CG’s Sun Storm (Code Red), 37 points Wild Blue Bee (Xtrem Hess Racing), 35 points Arroyo Deon (Code Red), 35 points CG’s Nail Biter (Code Red), 35 points Arroyo Duchess (Code Red), 33 points Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing), 25 points CET Mist (Steve Sarras), 24 points (The following greyhounds have been eliminated from the stakes event). CET Dirty Skinny (Steve Sarras), 21 points BJ’s Goldie (Jacobs Racing), 16 points BJ’s Montie (Jacobs Racing), 15 points Four Roses (Steve Sarras), 14 points Arroyo Rylee (Code Red), 12 points CET Mc Gregor (Wayne Ward), 12 points CET Zinc (Imark), 11 points Kebo Lucky Lady (Steve Sarras), 10 points Previous Next

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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as May 30, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski May 23, 2022 Charter Kennel’s Seven Summers (TAA 3/8) has won four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer James Campbell. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has three straight Grade AA wins for trainer Jay Falcone. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Light My Fire has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joel Roden. Code Red Kennel’s Blast Off Speed has captured three out of his last four outings (D, C, B) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of November 1, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Nov 1, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has three wins, a second and a third in his last five Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Craigie Padre has back-to-back victories (B, A). Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart has won three out of her last four Grade AA trips for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s JS Rob Stone has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Cha Ching has three straight victories (C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Sundayfunday has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Girls Only has captured three out of her last four races (D, C, B) for trainer Joe Palmer. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of November 9, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Nov 9, 2020 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Fine Toon has won four out of her last five Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Baby Face Nelson has back-to-back wins (B, A). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has two victories and two seconds in his last four outings (A, AA) for trainer Ron Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Big Daddy has captured three out of his last four trips (B, A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Imark Kennel’s Imark Solo has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Diann Derr. Previous Next

< Back RS'S DARK NIGHT, CET DIRTY DAN UNBEATEN IN WVGOBA PANHANDLE SPRINT Stan Pawloski Oct 13, 2022 Two greyhounds – RS’s Dark Night and CET Dirty Dan – remain unbeaten after the second round of the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Championship Wednesday afternoon at Wheeling Island. Heading into the Sunday, Oct. 16, semi-finals, RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines Kennel) and CET Dirty Dan (Steve Sarras Kennel) have each accumulated 30 points to top the leaderboard. The stake final is scheduled for the Friday, Oct. 21, matinee card. Capsule looks at the second-round races follow: RS’s Dark Night rushed to an early lead and never looked back in romping to an 11 ½-length victory in 29.70. TS Pretty Boy and Mac’s Sidnyjames rounded out the trifecta ticket. CET Dirty Dan took charge early in recording a 2-length victory in 30.07. RS’s Super Freak was second followed by CET Marlin. CET Tiger Boy posted a box-to-wire 5 ½-length win from the rail post in 30.25. RS’s Railhauler closed for second while CET Dirty Mike settled for third. RS’s Dunkindylan drove to an early lead and was never challenged in winning by 2 ½ lengths in 30.13. CET Fernando got up for second as Arroyo Roxanne finished third. Points after the second-round follow: RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines), 30 points CET Dirty Dan (Steve Sarras), 30 points CET Barracuda (Imark), 20 points CET Fernando (Imark), 20 points TS Pretty Boy (Steve Sarras), 20 points CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras), 20 points RS’s Dunkindylan (Lester Raines), 18 points RS’s Railhauler (Lester Raines), 17 points CET Piranha (Imark), 15 points CET Dirty Mike (Steve Sarras), 14 points RS’s Happyharper (Lester Raines), 13 points RS’s Super Freak (Lester Raines), 13 points CET Marlin (Imark), 12 points Mac’s Sidnyjames (A Ray), 12 points CET Sashaligotti (Steve Sarras), 12 points RS’s Power House (Lester Raines), 9 points Arroyo Roxanne (Code Red), 9 points GLS Blondie (Jacobs Racing), 8 points RS’s Blue Heaven (Lester Raines), 7 points Rico’s Hell Yeah (A Ray), 6 points CET Foxy (Steve Sarras), 5 points RS’s Big Jake (Lester Raines), 4 points CET Musketeer (Steve Sarras), 4 points (CET Dirty Stella was scratched before the second round and CET Moto Moto was ruled out after receiving a checked ticket in round two). Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of March 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 27, 2023 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has four straight Grade AA wins for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate CNS Kansasthrill has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Charter Kennel’s FGF Bodacious has three wins and a second in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Fisher has three victories in a row (C, B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Marlyn Mason has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gotta Run has two victories and two seconds in his last four races (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Axtrem Email has two wins and a second in his last three races (B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Imark Kennel’s Robust Ruby has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Spartan Shield has won three out of his last four outings (D, C, B) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as December 5, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Dec 5, 2022 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Dan has 10 wins, including six in a row, and two seconds in his last 12 starts for trainer Jay Falcone. Charter Kennel’s Seven Summers has won four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Atta Boy Angus has five wins and five seconds in his last 10 Grade TAA 3/16 trips. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Slatex Wine has captured four out his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Marlyn Mason has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has four wins and two seconds in his last six Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Atomic Dawg has four victories and a second in his last five trips (B, A, AA), O Ya Fame has back-to-back wins (A, AA) and JS Big Rig has three straight victories (M, D, C). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Cuddlebug has won four out of her last five races (D, C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate Oakland Handoff has captured three out of her last four outings (D, C, B). Rangel Kennel’s Pat C Knob has won three out of his last four 3/8 starts (TD, TC, TA) for trainer Alex Hall. Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Utley has captured three out of his last four races (M, C, B) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Imark Kennel’s Sharpdressedman has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back LESTER RAINES WINS 2021 WHEELING KENNEL CHAMPIONSHIP Stan Pawloski Jan 19, 2022 A dream season. Not only did Lester Raines win their second straight Wheeling Island kennel championship in 2021, but the Joel Roden-trained greyhounds won 605 races during the year and captured all three of the track’s stakes races. Lester Raines trailed the pace-setting Blanchard Kennel for the first half of the 2021 racing season before taking over the top spot in late June and never looked back. The kennel champion amassed 330 victories in a second half surge. Lester Raines’ 605 victories last year easily outdistanced runner up Blanchard (528) and Charter (451). This marked Roden’s fourth championship with Lester Raines Kennel – following up crowns in 2016, 2018 and 2020. The kennel previously won Wheeling titles in 1992, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The competition at Wheeling Island drives Roden every year. “Every kennel championship is special and means a lot to me and our crew. All our hard work paid off. We get into the business for the competition, which I love. That’s what greyhound racing is all about,” Roden said. “Everything came together for us last year, especially in the second half when we ran super. To top 600 victories and to win all three of the track’s stakes races, it was a special year and I am so happy for what we were able to accomplish.” Next in line in the final 2021 standing behind Lester Raines (605), Blanchard (528) and Charter (451) were Jacobs Racing (411), Brad Boeckenstedt (378), Steve Sarras (361), Wayne Ward (351), Imark (349), Patriot/Taplin (330), Xtrem Hess Racing and Rangel (326 each), A Ray (288) and Code Red (184). Code Red Kennel raced for only half of the 2021 season. Pacing the Lester Raines’ attack last year were JS Slush Fund with 19 victories and four greyhounds with 14 wins each – RS Big D, RS’s Dark Night, JS Saltythursday and O Ya Trisha. Three other racers posted 10 victories – Crocket Pace, SNL Nowherefast and JS Wanna Bee. “We didn’t have a lot of superstars, but a big group of consistent greyhounds who had a good shot of winning each time they went to the starting box,” Roden said. “We had a lot of greyhounds come in during the year who really liked the track and did well.” Checking in with nine victories apiece were JS Keep Diggin, O Ya Sniper, Teaser’s Tickle, SNL Whiskey Girl, Craigie Padre and B Ashley Morgan. Recording eight wins each were Rooftop Rachelle, O Ya Bobbie Sue, JS Born To Fly, Aunt Patty Cake and RS’s Prime Time. Capturing stakes crowns for the Lester Raines Kennel in 2021 were Teaser’s Tickle in the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, the racetrack’s featured stakes event; RS’s Dark Night in the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile; and RS’s Prime Time in the $65,000 WVGOBA Keystone Championship. After winning the WV-bred Juvenile, RS’s Dark Night came back the next month and finished fourth in the Mountaineer Classic. “Not only did we have a killer year, but to take all three stakes races made it even more special,” Roden said. Roden credited his Wheeling crew – Julie Roden, Amanda McCardle, Jaylynn McCardle, Kenneth Kelly and Scott Robinette – for playing a key role in the kennel’s success in 2021. “We got a total combined effort from our team – Lester Raines, the greyhounds and all our lease customers,” Roden said. “All played a hand in our success.” In addition to having the most wins in 2021, Lester Raines garnered the most thirds (462) while Blanchard was tops in seconds (490). Lester Raines was the leader in win percentage with 18 percent followed by Blanchard with 15 percent and Charter with 14 percent. Lester Raines led all kennels with a 46 percent trifecta mark. Blanchard was next with 42 percent while Charter followed with 41 percent. 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 FALL 2023 PUP GIVEAWAY WINNERS Oct 19, 2023 Drawings for this year's giveaway pups were held at the Hall of Fame on Thursday night during the recent Fall meet. The winners and pups were as follows: The first prize was half interest in TWO pups by Time Flies-JW Mutley donated by Tracy Wildey & James Blanchard . The winner of the pups was T.C. Howard of Abilene, KS . The 2nd pup was donated by Joe Fusaro and is a female out of a litter by Razldazl George-FF Dive Bar. This pup was won by Michael Carroll of Colorado Springs, CO . The last giveaway pup is a November 2022 daughter of Rob Gronkowski-Gulf Coast Girl, donated by Steve Sarras . The pup was won by Danyelle Ravell of East Moline, Il. Congratulations to all the winners and a big Thank You to those who donated pups and participated in the raffle! Previous Next

< Back Tri State Kennel Wins for Grade AA 550 /A 550 /TAA 677 Dec 26 - 30 Patricia Saul Dec 30, 2023 Lester Raines Kennel seized three Grade AA wins for Js Great White (TS-24-6-8-3-2), Js Black Mamba (TS-34-7-4-3-3), and Js Stay Humble (TS-10-7-1-0-0). Two Grade A winners were Js Big Energy (TS-45-10-4-7-4) and Ss Soaring Comet (TS-32-8-3-3-2). Heather Lomax Kennel had two Grade AA wins from Hl’s Brian (TS-45-16-13-4-2) and Dastardly Deeds (TS-52-23-11-5-0). Abrahamson Kennel took one Grade AA win for Cg’s Sun Storm (TS-30-22-5-2-0) and one Grade A win for FF Triton (TS-35-10-7-1-3) Blanchard Kennel captured one Grade AA win with Bgr Bottoms Up (TS-26-6-3-1-5). One Grade A win went to Tmc’s Top Shot (TS-31-5-6-4-3). Superior Kennel had one Grade AA win for O Ya Joe Kerr (TS-43-9-9-4-6) and one Grade TAA win for Fly Julie Barnes (TS-46-11-9-9-8). Js Kennel grabbed one Grade AA win from Jsp Burninmoney (TS-49-34-6-4-1). CET Kennel had three Grade A wins with Ts Dustin Lynch (TS-58-12-6-8-10), Cet Bill (TS-55-7-10-7-7) and Cet Fernando (TS-57-10-13-11-5). Mc Million / Ward had two Grade A wins from WW’s Under Cover (TS-17-4-4-1-3) and WW So Long Bug (TS-33-8-7-2-2). Kennels capturing one Grade A win were Double G Kennel (Coach Blaine, TS-27-6-4-6-3) and On Line Kennel (Spin with Finn, TS -57-9-6-8-10). Previous Next