< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 20, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 21, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Roulette has four wins and a second in her last five Grade AA races for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate She’s Kinky has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s CTW Tira Misu has captured four out of her last five outings (B, A, AA) for trainer Joe Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It has two wins and a second in her last three Grade AA starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Abrahamson Kennel’s Hashtag Yani has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has two straight Grade AA wins for trainer Joel Roden. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Butterworth has two Grade AA victories in a row for trainer Ron Otto. Imark Kennel’s Allday Emma has two wins and a second in her last three trips (B, A, AA) for trainer Scott Purdy. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Goddessofthehunt has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Barb Long. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as November 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Nov 14, 2022 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Dan has six wins and two seconds in his last eight starts (SAA, AA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Kennel-mate Florentine has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Code Red Kennel’s O Ya Paws has five wins and two seconds in his last seven Grade AA starts for trainer Tom Engle. Charter Kennel’s Seven Summers (TAA 3/8) and FGF Allshewrote (AA) have back-to-back victories for trainer James Campbell. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Atomic Dawg has back-to-back victories (B, A). Jacobs Kennel’s Slatex Wine has two straight wins (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Killians Gold has won three out of his last four outings (D, C, B). Blanchard Kennel’s JW Kokomo has two victories and a second in her last three trips (B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gotta Fly has two wins and a second in her last three 3/8 starts (B, TA) for trainer Joe Palmer. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 21, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won eight out of his last nine Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Keep Diggin has two wins, a second and a third in his last four Grade AA starts, JS Saltythursday has back-to-back Grade AA victories and JS Oakietwister has three wins in a row (C, B, A). Imark Kennel’s Imark Daria has five straight victories (A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bottoms Up has three wins and two seconds in his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Kennel-mate BGR Ramblin Man has three straight victories (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s FGF Georgejetson has two wins and six seconds in his last eight 3/8 races (TA, TAA) for trainer Joe Otto. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Sir Bark Alot has back-to-back 3/16 victories (TB, TAA) for trainer John Farmer. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Kennedy has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer James Campbell. Wayne Ward Kennel’s LW Derby Lane has captured three out of his last four trips (M, C, B) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 14, 2023 Charter Kennel’s Barts Aviator (AA) and FGF Duke (A, AA) have captured four out of their last five trips for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Jack Parkman (A, AA) and JSP Money Talks (B, A) have back-to-back wins while Oshkosh Nancy has three straight victories (C, B, A). Steve Sarras Kennel’s Jolene Parker has three Grade AA wins in a row for trainer Mike Holguin. Kennel-mate WW Beastly Wrath has won three out of his last four 3/8 races (TA, TAA). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Atomic Dawn has three straight Grade AA victories for trainer Joel Roden. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Chicken has three wins, a second and a third in her last five Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Jill Spicer. Code Red Kennel’s O Ya Paws has two victories and a second in his last three Grade AA outings for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mate FF Brooklyn has back-to-back wins (B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Suave has two straight Grade AA victories for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mates TR Hill has won four out of his last five trips (M, D, C, B), Keep Em Guessing (C, B, A) and Ark RB Heyward (M, D, C) have captured three out of their last four starts while Ark RB Fitzpatrk has three straight wins (M, D, C). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tilt A Whirl has back-to-back 3/8 victories (TB, TA) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Wayne Ward Kennel’s Resolute has three wins in a row (M, D, C) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 24, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 24, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 11 out of his last 12 Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Craigie Padre has three wins and two second in his last five Grade AA races while O Ya Simon Sez has won three out of his last four outings (D, C, B). Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Edward has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s You Got Lucky has three straight wins (C, B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Rangel Kennel’s MPJ Best Chance has captured three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Rober Allen. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Nothin To It has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back HALL OF FAME AUCTION NETS HUGE DONATION! Jim Gartland Jul 30, 2021 The recently completed Hall of Fame Facebook auction resulted in a donation of over $36,000 to the Greyhound Hall of Fame! Hundreds of items were donated and auctioned off over the course of a month or so and was well received by the greyhound nation. These funds will go a long way in helping the Hall remain a showplace and a shining light for the greyhound industry. Many, many thanks go out to all of those who donated items and especially to all of those who bid on and "won" these great memories and artifacts. Thanks also to Tom Taplin and family, Connie Karsmizki, Kathy Lounsbury, and Warren Kready, for all their time and effort in helping to make this a success. Most of all, however, the Hall and the industry owes a mountain of thanks to Donna and Brett Weeks as well as Nancy Nelson for organizing, operating and overseeing this tremendous undertaking! Donna and Nancy took care of all the details, from the smallest items to the biggest problems, beginning to end and without their hard work and dedication this event would have never taken place, let alone, been such a tremendous success. On behalf of the Hall and the greyhound industry, we salute you! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of May 15, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski May 15, 2023 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has three straight Grade AA victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Arkans TMC Athos has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tap House has two victories and two seconds in his last four Grade AA races for trainer Joe Otto. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Chicken has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Jill Spicer. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gotta Go has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Joe Palmer. Lester Raines Kennel’s Solomon Suntinca has two wins and a second in her last three 3/16 outings (TB, TA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Big Impact (B, A) and JS Atomic Dawg (B, A) have back-to-back victories while JS Oopsie Daisy has won three out of her last four races (D, C, B). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Dunkin Switch has captured three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Ruger (TD, TC, TA 3/16) and FF Leroy Brown (M, D, C) have three straight wins for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 2, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Aug 2, 2026 Blanchard Kennel’s Arkwild B Grinch has won three out of his last four Grade AA starts for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mates Arkwild B Fenwik has back-to-back wins (A, AA) while Midnite Mayhem has two victories and a second in his last three races (B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Miss Popular has captured three out of her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Natalie Looper. Kennel-mate Ifyaknowuknow has three straight wins (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s USA Fancy has won three out of her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Kennel-mate Itsalastmile has three victories and a second in his last five outings (M, C, B, A). Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Autumn has a win and four seconds in her last five Grade AA races for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mates FF Predator has back-to-back Grade AA victories while FF Pump Jack has two wins and a second in his last three trips (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s Azza LM has three victories and a second in his first four career starts (M, D, C) for trainer Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as March 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 16, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Cash Out (AA) and JS Oakietwister (A, AA) have three straight victories for trainer Joel Roden. Blanchard Kennel’s JS Rob Stone has three wins and a second in his last four Grade AA starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Loyal Cmn In Hot has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Imark Kennel’s Monsaberspitfire has won three out of her last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Highball has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as August 22, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 22, 2022 Charter Kennel’s Jack Parkman has four wins and two seconds in his last six Grade AA races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Atta Boy Angus (TAA 3/16) and Seven Summers (TA, TAA 3/8) have three straight victories. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Makeitsnappy has won three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates SNL Sir Luke (A, AA), Super C Admire (A, AA) and LK’s Simone (B, A) have back-to-back wins while O Ya Thunder Boy has four victories in a row (M, D, C, B). Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Yogi has two victories and a second in his last three outings (B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back $75,000 DISTANCE CLASSIC PREVIEW Mar 20, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jennifer Richardson appeared to have the better cards in her back pocket last year in the $75,000 Distance Classic at Derby Lane. The Lester Raines kennel manager and trainer possessed three of the eight finalists, including undefeated qualifier O Ya Sniper. Then, LK’s Hi Pockets of Lashmet kennel ruined Richardson’s party. When O Ya Sniper, the 8-5 race favorite, and his brother, O Ya Ice Man, incurred traffic issues on the final turn, LK’s Hi Pockets had clear sailing for a three-length victory in the Florida West Coast track’s richest race. Richardson will have another chance to turn the tables on her rival kennels when she starts JS Bumpin Buds, O Ya Fast Money and O Ya Diesel in the 61st edition of the 660-yards series, which begins Saturday. Thirty-two greyhounds will compete in the first of four qualifying rounds in Races 4 (8:10 p.m.), 6 (8:39), 8 (9:13), and 10 (9:47). After Wednesday’s second round, the field will be cut in half for the final two qualifiers on March 28 and April 1. Eight dogs with the most accumulative points advance to the April 4 championship race. Greyhounds earn points in each race based on order of finish on a 16-10-8-6-3-2-1-0 scale. First place is worth $30,500. Richardson compares O Ya Diesel (Race 8, box 4) to O Ya Sniper, who won all four qualifying races in the 2019 Distance Classic before finishing sixth in the title event. He wound up seven lengths behind LK’s Hi Pockets, who paid $14.40 to win as the fifth wagering choice. The loss ended O Ya Sniper’s career-best, six-race win streak. “We actually jokingly called (O Ya Diesel) Sniper a lot, because he reminded us of him,’’ said Richardson, who has led Lester Raines atop Derby Lane’s win standings in the 14-kennel race. “He looks like him, and he runs like him. “Neither (dog) started (their racing careers) so great. It took them a while (to be successful). Actually, Sniper had a rougher go at first than Diesel. He struggled at 550 (yards) and we’re like, ‘I’m going to put him in 3/8ths and see if we get a dog out of him . . . or whether he’s not going to make it.’ (Once) in 3/8ths, that dog took off.’’ O Ya Sniper dominated Distance Classic qualifying last year, winning his four qualifiers by a total of 18-1/2 lengths. After his defeat in the championship event, O Ya Sniper was moved two months later to Southland in West Memphis, Ark., where he continues to compete. Richardson’s other two Distance Classic finalists, O Ya Ice Man and B Mister Blu, finished fourth and seventh, respectively. O Ya Diesel, a son of SH Avatar and O Ya Victoria, turned 2 years old on Wednesday. He has been with Richardson since his racing career began this past August. O Ya Diesel’s first 11 races came at 550 yards before Richardson moved him primarily to the 660 course. “We knew whenever he was breaking in, he always wanted to close out real late,’’ Richardson said. “We could see a lot of bottom.’’ Owned by Gary Reicherts of Osage, Iowa, O Ya Diesel has 10 victories from 38 starts. Seven of his wins have been from 24 races at 660. He also has the meet’s fastest 660 clocking of 37.12 seconds on Feb. 13. This will be O Ya Diesel’s second stakes appearance. In the $70,000 Holiday Distance Challenge this past December, he was eliminated after the fourth and final qualifying round. “He’s starting to shine a little bit now. . . coming out of his shell,’’ Richardson said. “He’s probably the best 3/8ths dog we have right now in the kennel. “We took him off (recently) to give him a little bit of a rest. He ran two races that weren’t so great (a pair of sixth-place showings), so we rested him and put him back on (for the Distance Classic).’’ O Ya Diesel finished second in his most recent start on March 13. Lester Raines’ previous stakes championship came this past October with O Ya Elvira in the $20,000 Gold Trophy Juvenile. JS Bumpin Buds starts in Race 4 from post 4, and O Ya Fast Money drew box 8 in Race 6. Richardson said winning the Distance Classic won’t be easy. “Nova (kennel) has some tough dogs to beat,’’ she said. “Lashmet has a couple of good dogs, too.’’ Lashmet has won Derby Lane’s past three stakes races, and five of eight in the 2019-2020 campaign. Farmer Racing’s Rich N Famous is the only entry that has appeared in the past two Distance Classic championship races. He finished fifth last year after leading the race early, and was seventh in 2018. Rich N Famous starts in Race 4 out of box. He celebrates his fifth birthday in November and has not won a stakes title from 185 starts. Rich N Famous has 24 victories overall. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of September 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Sep 14, 2020 Blanchard Kennel’s BWC Kreeli has four straight Grade AA wins for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Lester Raines Kennel’s Craigie Pirate has won four out of his last five starts (A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Craigie Deuce has back-to-back 3/16 victories (B, TA). Charter Kennel’s Eau Claire has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer Jay Falcone. Kennel-mate VJ Up Too Speed has captured three out of her last four trips (B, A, AA). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Crockett two straight Grade AA victories for trainer Alisha Nichols. Rangel Kennel’s Pat C Dog Patch has won four out of her last five outings (D, C, B, A) for trainer Alex Hall. Abrahamson Kennel’s Braska Kayra has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Imark Kennel’s Saber Ryan has two 3/16 victories in a row (TA, TAA) for trainer Scott Purdy. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flying Alita has captured three out of her last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next