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< Back ROUND 1 - 2020 ORANGE PARK DERBY Jan 13, 2020 Its time to kick off the stakes racing season in 2020 with the Orange Park Derby. The best greyhounds at the racetrack will battle in head to head competition over the next two weekends for a chance at the cash and the crown on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville. A ton of converted sprinters are amongst the ranks and we will soon see if they are up to the added distance. The 660 mainstays are also here, so who will come out on top in round 1? Let’s take a closer look. Round 1 of 2020 Orange Park Derby – Monday evening January 13th, 2020 Race 7 – Easy choice here as the solid grade A router is Fakeit To Makeit. A clear class edge top notch winner over 660 will get to take once several newcomers and other lower grade 660 racers. Posted well, out and gone and holding on to win. Ww Annie Kay is switching to 660 and might be able to compete early. A solid breaking grade A, she might be able to hang in early, don’t know if she can run this far. UC Ricky Snickle can close late over the distance and will make his presence know, and don’t forget about TMC’s Makinmoney. Dad Seldom Told was the winner of this race a few years ago. (3-7-8-6) Race 9 – Go with the hot hand here. WP’s Twistedlady has won 3 of her last 4 starts and hasn’t missed the quiniela in any of those efforts. She has good early speed and is determined late. Bred to run this far, dad Seldom Told was an OPD winner in the past. Pat C Woozy can really let things fly when he gets loose early, but he must break to impress here. The most is good, and late he will come flying to challenge. Other routers I Dont Care could press throughout from a great post, and the Thanksgiving Marathon Champ, Baby Stop Crying, is rested well and could threaten from off the pace late. (7-4-3-6) Race 10 – Pre-Race favorite RPG Get You Back might just be the one to beat in this whole stake race. Winning 5 of the last 6 races, she is a force over this distance. From the outside post, she will be unabated to the lead and should dominate in this effort. Super C Addison might be new to the route, but she sure looks the part of a 660 greyhound. Anyone out of Super C Alice can run this far. Don’t be surprised by an upset. WW Spending Time is a solid grade A winner over 660 that could be a tough as well tonight. She is a bit short late and that could cost her in the final few strides tonight. Alcohol U Later is a strong closer that is a big outclassed in this effort. Still young, showing promise, despite the grade disadvantage, he is good enough to factor at the wire here against these. (8-5-7-4) Race 12 – WW Porro has not missed the quiniela in 4 straight and has not finished out of the money in 6 races in a row. He has good early speed, will be a threat to the early leaders, and late will prove best for the win. BGR Woe Is Me is loving the new distance and has taken to it like a fish to water. Getting better in every start, don’t overlook those back to back wins. A new grade A, she lacks experience, but not late drive to talent. She too could be a threat to win here. LK’s Haul N Cash needs to get back breaking, and back on track, if she wants a chance to shine tonight, and in the stretch everyone better be wary of the hard closing TMC’s Skatman as they approach the finish line. (8-5-7-4) Race 14 – I know it is new to the distance, but sometimes you have to go in instinct. Pat C Jacob loved the rail and gets the one box in this effort. He is not short! He is a powerful greyhound, and you cannot forget about that 30.21 clocking sitting there 3 races back. He will break better over the route and I expect him to make quite a debut over 660 yards tonight. Trying to challenge him will be the trio of grade A 660 routers. LK’s I Got This is a good breaker that will prompt the pace throughout in this effort, especially from the 8 box. RTSS Gonwitdawin is tough when she is close early on. No big speed around here in this effort and breaking from a favorable post, she contends too. Arby can come on strong late on occasion and looks to make the most of the 2 box here. If the mood is right, she has the speed to challenge as well. (1-8-6-2) Round 2 will run on Friday evening January 17th as all 5 races return. Don’t miss out on your favorites as we surge on thru to the finals on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville. Previous Next

< Back TUVIA TAKES DUBUQUE CLASSIC Sep 9, 2021 Competing against a balanced field in Iowa Greyhound Park’s Dubuque Classic final, the winner would need to have to work hard and have things fall the right way. Superior Tuvia was up for the task, as she claimed the title during the afternoon card on Sunday, Sept. 5. “She needed a little luck,” said trainer Jerry Cole. “I knew she had to be close. She doesn’t run turns all that great but once she hit the front stretch on two’s (Cheer For Me) tail I knew she had a chance.” Cheer For Me grabbed an early lead and Tuvia, of Superior Kennel, broke fourth. Tuvia got to her preferred part of the track with Cheer For Me about 3 lengths ahead. “There wasn’t a whole lot of early speed,” Cole said. As she moved up and gained the lead, Cole had another thought. “When she got clear, I asked ‘where’s Rasta?’” Cole said.“That lead gave her enough to win. Rasta and Cheer For Me can be lights out.” Rasta, the defending champion from Copper Kettle Kennel, had some problems during the race which prevented him from hitting the board. He finished fifth. Tuvia earned her seventh win of the season. She also won the Au Revoir last year. “She doesn’t give up,” Cole said. “She’s pretty tough. I had a feeling she could do it.” Cole said Tuvia, from Kiowa Sweet Trey and Superior Samba, will stay on the track for awhile. “As long as she keeps doing what she’s doing, we’ll keep her running,” Cole said. “We’ll keep letting her do it.” Tuvia paid $14.60, $3.60 and $3. She posted a 40.20 to win by nearly 4 lengths. Cheer For Me, of Plum Creek Kennel-Oxbow Trow, placed. Kennel mate Cuspof Greatness showed.Dutch McGruff, of Copper Kennel, was fourth. Other finalists were O Ya Jewel (Superior Kennel) in sixth, XT’s Wild Turkey (Xtrem Hess Racing) in seventh and Eager Erlene (Copper Kettle), eighth. The purse is $30,000, with a breakdown of $12,000, $6,000, $3,000, $2,400, $2,100, $1,800, $1,500 and $1,200. Rasta was the top qualifier, Cheer For Me second, Cuspof Greatness third and Superior Tuviav fourth. Fathree, Copper Kettle, won in 2018, and Superior Tora, Superior Kennel, won in 2019. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 17, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 18, 2020 Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It has five wins and three seconds in her last eight Grade AA races for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Arkans Scrappy has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has three wins and a second in her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Heska Holka has three victories and a second in her last four outings (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Free Falling has three wins and a second in her last four Grade AA races for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate GF Plasencia has back-to-back 3/16 victories (TB, TA). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Intrigue has two wins and a second in her last three Grade AA starts for trainer Louise Strong. Previous Next

One of the greyhound industry's most acclaimed award. The Flashy Sir is for the United State's fastest middle-distance winning greyhound. Flashy Sir The Flashy Sir award is presented to North America’s most accomplished distance greyhound racer each year. Winners are nominated and voted by the NGA Full and Associate Membership as well as the Greyhound Review readership. Note, due to a change in format and a reduction in greyhound racing tracks, the format changed in 2023 from Flashy Sir to NGA's Best Router Award. CG's Maggi CG's October Jax Freida 2024 Best Router Award Pedigree Janice Abrahamson JS Comin Undone Show On The Road CH Keepin Faith 2023 Best Router Award Pedigree Shannon Henry FGF Davycrockett Trent Lee FGF Jamboree 2022 Pedigree Kevin Fulton Flying Zulu Barcelona Boss Classy Senza 2020 Pedigree Vince Berland Sarkazum Shonn Jennah 2019 Pedigree WH O'Donnell BGR Monster Boc's Tony Romo Boc's Jennyfinch 2018 Pedigree Brad Boeckenstedt Magnetic Drive Flying Westover Johara 2017 Pedigree Anthony Napolitano JR Show On The Road KC And All Closin In Onawin 2016 Pedigree David Robinette Highlyclassified Kiowa Mon Manny Cantrell 2015 Pedigree Jacobs Racing Odd Grayson TK Quick Strik Odd Swanee 2014 Pedigree Linda Jones Smokey Joe Flying Penske Okgo Box To Wire 2013 Pedigree Norm Rader /Ed Gardner Jr Boc's Blast Off Djays Octane Ucme By A Mile 2012 Pedigree Brad Boeckenstedt 1 2 3 4 5 1 ... 1 2 3 4 5 ... 5

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 24, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 24, 2020 Lester Raines Kennel’s CTW Cant Stop It has captured five out of his last six starts (D, C, B, A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Wanna Bee has five straight wins (M, D, C, B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Time Killer has two victories and a third in her last three Grade AA trips for trainer Alisha Nichols. Kennel-mate Rebelicious has back-to-back Grade TAA 3/16 wins. Charter Kennel’s PJ Soul Survivor has two victories and three seconds in his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Big Al has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer Chris Brill. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling kennels on fire, post big days Stan Pawloski May 6, 2024 Two Wheeling kennels – Lester Raines and Jacobs Racing – lit up the tote board with winners on two separate days this past week. On the Thursday program, the Joel Roden-trained Lester Raines Kennel posted seven wins – Summerly, JS Leap Of Faith, JS Mismarymackin, JS Up In Flames, JS Reema, Calmbefordastorm and JS Smalltowngirl. During the Saturday card, the Natalie Looper-handled Jacobs Racing Kennel had six victories – GLS Ondemand, Sparks Fly, Bane, O Ya Sammy, Foolish Behavior and Stronglikeabull. Previous Next

< Back FAVORITES POST WINS IN FIRST ROUND OF WVGOBA PANHANDLE SPRINT Stan Pawloski Oct 10, 2022 Four favorites posted opening round victories as the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Championship kicked off Friday afternoon at Wheeling Island. Heading into the Wednesday, Oct. 12, second round, CET Barracuda, RS’s Dark Night, CET Moto Moto and CET Dirty Dan have each accumulated 15 points on the strength of their first-round victories to top the leaderboard. The semi-finals are set for Sunday afternoon, Oct. 16, and the stake final is scheduled for the Friday, Oct. 21, matinee card. Capsule looks at the first-round races follow: CET Barracuda jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in winning by 7 ½ lengths in 30.20. TS Pretty Boy and RS’s Power House rounded out the trifecta ticket. RS’s Dark Night rushed to the top early and was never challenged in posting a 4-length victory in 30.20. CET Fernando and RS’s Railhauler completed the trifecta. CET Moto Moto closed in the homestretch, getting up by a length at the wire in 30.78. RS’s Happyharper finished second as frontrunner CET Dirty Mike held on for third. CET Dirty Dan powered to the front early and won easily by 4 lengths in 29.82. CET Piranha was second followed by CET Sashaligotti. Points after the first-round follow: CET Barracuda (Imark), 15 points CET Dirty Dan (Steve Sarras), 15 points CET Moto Moto (Steve Sarras), 15 points RS’s Dark Night (Lester Raines), 15 points CET Piranha (Imark), 10 points RS’s Happy Harper (Lester Raines), 10 points CET Fernando (Imark), 10 points TS Pretty Boy (Steve Sarras), 10 points RS’s Power House (Lester Raines), 7 points RS’s Railhauler (Lester Raines), 7 points CET Dirty Mike (Steve Sarras), 7 points CET Sashaligotti (Steve Sarras), 7 points RS’s Blue Heaven (Lester Raines), 5 points CET Marlin (Imark), 5 points Mac’s Sidnyjames (A Ray), 5 points CET Tiger Boy (Steve Sarras), 5 points RS’s Dunkindylan (Lester Raines), 3 points RS’s Super Freak (Lester Raines), 3 points Rico’s Hell Yeah (A Ray), 3 points GLS Blondie (Jacobs Racing), 3 points RS’s Big Jake (Lester Raines), 2 points Arroyo Roxanne (Code Red), 2 points CET Foxy (Steve Sarras), 2 points CET Musketeer (Steve Sarras), 2 points CET Dirty Stella (Steve Sarras), 1 point Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of October 25, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Oct 25, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s Teaser’s Tickle has won six out of his last seven trips (B, A, SAA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Teaser’s Twist has three straight victories (C, B, A) while SNL Relic (A, AA) and SNL High Octane (A, AA) have back-to-back wins. Rangel Kennel’s JS Sugar Rush has captured three out of her last four 3/8 races (B, TA, TAA) for trainer John Farmer. Charter Kennel’s Atta Boy Angus has won three out of his last four 3/16 trips (TC, TB, TA) for trainer James Campbell. Code Red Kennel’s FF Roadhouse has captured three out of his last four races (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Gypsy Wife has won three out of her last four outings (M and TC, B 3/16) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

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< 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 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 January 6, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 6, 2020 Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF La Duena has captured five out of her last six Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mates TNT Free Falling has won three out of her last four Grade AA starts while CTW Tira Misu has four wins and two seconds in her last six outings (M, C, B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Intrique has three victories in her last four trips (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mates JSK Roulette (AA) and LK’s Ferdinand (B, A) have back-to-back wins. Abrahamson Kennel’s CTW Givin It All has captured three out of his last four races (A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Imark Kennel’s Imark Tequila has back-to-back victories (A, AA) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next