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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as August 29, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 22, 2022 Charter Kennel’s Jack Parkman has five wins and two seconds in his last seven Grade AA races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Kaylee has two victories and a second in her last three 3/8 trips (TB, TA). Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Begonia has won four out of her last five Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate Xtrem Chicken has three straight Grade TAA 3/16 wins. Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Yogi has captured four out of his last five outings (B, A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Frappe (AA) and PBW Tug Of War (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Code Red Kennel’s Blast Off Speed has won four out of his last five races (B, A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mate O Ya Paws has back-to-back wins (B, A). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bottoms Up (A, AA) and Super Ollie (A, AA) have two straight victories for trainer Frank Pellittere. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Barely Legal has captured three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Louise Strong. Imark Kennel’s CET Barracuda has three wins in a row (M, D, C) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of October 5, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) S Pawloski Oct 5, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Shes Kinky has three wins and three seconds in her last six starts (AA, SAA) for trainer Alisha Nichols. Kennel-mate Time Killer has back-to-back victories (AA, SAA). Charter Kennel’s Eau Claire has three wins and two seconds in her last five races (AA, SAA) for trainer Jay Falcone. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Free Falling has won three out of her last four trips (AA, SAA) for trainer Joe Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has two victories and two seconds in her last four Grade TAA 3/8 starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Abrahamson Kennel’s Atascocita Berta has two wins and a second in her last three outings (AA, SAA) for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Perfectionist has captured three out of her last four races (B, A, SAA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Lee Liam (B, A) and JS Line Of Fire (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Imark Kennel’s Imark Alburn has two wins and a second in her last three trips (B, A) for trainer Diann Derr. Previous Next

< Back KAIAS ALEX IS MR. CONSISTENT Oct 5, 2020 Consistency: Unchanging in nature, standard, or effect over time. The Google definition doesn’t mention Kaias Alex. Perhaps it should. Turn the calendar back to Dec. 14, 2019. On that Saturday night performance, Kaias Alex broke slowly in Race 9, got bumped on the first turn, and finished fifth – 9-1/2-lengths behind BD Wells in a Grade A 550-yard sprint. Something changed after that for the Floyd kennel athlete. “He’s matured,’’ kennel operator and trainer Randy Floyd said. “He’s just gotten better. I thought he was pretty good, but not this good.’’ Twenty-three races and more than nine months later, Kaias Alex has added consistency to his resume. Not one effort worse than third place, a remarkable streak among the best Grade A sprinters that Derby Lane has to offer. Owned by George ‘’Dick’’ Adler of Lecanto, Fla., Kaias Alex has 13 wins, nine seconds, and one third since Dec. 20. Not even a coronavirus pandemic that sidelined all Derby Lane dogs for seven weeks has stopped his momentum. “He’s just a happy and friendly dog,’’ Floyd said. “The whole litter is that way. I told Dick this whole litter is just a pleasure to handle. They just want some attention.’’ Kaias Alex has never been better. In September, he recorded a career-high six-race win streak, beating rivals by a total of 28 lengths. The streak ended this past Tuesday with a second-place effort, but he returned to the winner’s circle on Saturday with a box-to-wire 7-length triumph. The 39-month-old son of Djays Octane and Ethereal Elation has won 24 of 60 races overall since starting his career in February 2019, raising his in-the-money percentage to 80 percent that represents a top-four finish in a race. His versatility is reflected with 14 wins by leading at every race call, and 10 by coming from off the pace. “He breaks decent and he’s got a good rush to the turn,’’ Floyd said. “And then he wants to get out wide and on the outside, and get going. It’s been a while since anybody’s run him down.’’ The last time Kaias Alex gave up a lead was Dec. 27, when Super C Casino rallied from a 3-length deficit to defeat the 73-pound dog by a nose. Kaias Alex’s best time at 550 yards is 30.30 seconds on Jan. 15. Although Kaias Alex didn’t advance to Derby Lane’s top Grade A level until his 20th start, Floyd entered him in three stakes races in 2019: (third in the $20,000 Gold Trophy Juvenile; fifth in the $10,000 Thanksgiving; and unplaced in the $10,000 Howl-O-Ween). “I’m pleasantly surprised (at his success),’’ Floyd said. “I knew he could run. . . . It’s a matter if you get a chance to run. “There are so many good dogs (at Derby Lane), you’ve got to be lucky to get out of the box and get around the turn. That’s the name of the game.’’ Previous Next

< 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

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 28, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 28, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 15 out of his last 16 Grade TAA 3/8 races, including 10 in a row, for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates SNL Ramey (B, TA, TAA 3/16), SNL Sir Liam (D, C, B) and JS Outer Limits (M, D, C) have captured three out of their last four starts while JS Oakietwister has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Blanchard Kennel’s Frappe has four straight Grade AA victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Cassidy has three 3/8 wins in a row (TA, TAA). Charter Kennel’s Jack Parkman has two victories, a second and a third in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate KB’s Blaster has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF St Kitts has three wins and a second in her last four Grade TAA 3/16 outings for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate CTW Tira Misu has back-to-back victories (B, A). Imark Kennel’s Imark Trixie has won three out of her last four races (B, A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Goldfinger has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as of November 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Nov 27, 2023 Charter Kennel’s JSP Rayzendacash has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Doingitmyway (TAA 3/16) and JSP Honey Money (C, B, A) have won three out of their last four starts. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s LK’s Shaylee has captured three out of her last four 3/8 races (TA, TAA) for trainer Natalie Looper. Imark Kennel’s Kentucky DB has three straight victories (A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Kennel-mate GF Staight One has two wins and a second in his last three races (B, A, AA). Lester Raines Kennel’s GB’s Briar has two victories, a second and a third in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Kelsos Landrover has won three out of his last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Code Red Kennel’s FF Evel Knievel has three victories in a row (M, D, C) for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mate Arroyo Dean has back-to-back wins (B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s TMC’s Big Money has two straight victories (B, A) for trainer Chris Maynard. Previous Next

< 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

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< Back Wheeling weekend handle tops $3.2 million Stan Pawloski Sep 3, 2024 Wheeling Island’s Labor Day weekend handle topped $3.2 million. The handle represents the amount of money bet on Wheeling greyhound races from on-track patrons and from simulcast outlets. The Wheeling handles for the weekend follow: Friday, Aug. 30, $1,084,383; Saturday, Aug. 31, $1,141,163; and Sunday, Sept. 1, $1,002,098. The total handle for the 3-day period was $3,227,644. Including Thursday, Aug. 29, the 4-day handle last week topped $4 million – $4,032,083. The Wednesday, Aug. 28, program was cancelled last week due to extreme heat conditions, and Wheeling didn’t race on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2. Previous Next

< Back RS PERFECTIONIST WINS WV-BRED SPRINT Stan Pawloski Nov 30, 2020 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Perfectionist took charge on the far turn and never looked back in capturing the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Panhandle Sprint Stakes Saturday afternoon at Wheeling Island. Breaking from a favorable eight hole, RS Perfectionist got around the first turn fourth before moving up on the backstretch and eventually catching the frontrunning CET Godiva (Steve Sarras Kennel) around the last turn. The champion pulled away for a 4-length victory with CET Dirty Dan (Steve Sarras Kennel) taking runner up honors as the favorite CET Godiva rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final field were CET Pistol Pete (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; CG’s Penny Shoe (Abrahamson Kennel), fifth; RS’s Kingofkings (Lester Raines Kennel), sixth; Rico’s Dreamer (A Ray Kennel), seventh; and Go On Horse (Abrahamson Kennel), eighth. RS Perfectionist is owned by Roger and Kelly Jo Salem and trained by Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back FINALISTS SET FOR $100,000 MARDI GRAS CHALLENGE Stan Pawloski Dec 29, 2021 Previous Next

< Back NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Thursday, October 10, 2024 Jim Gartland Oct 11, 2024 50 races scheduled: Dragged after every 10, no watering Track Condition: Fast Weather: Sunny, mild, 63° (SCR = Scratched - HS = Hand Slip, no time) TAPLIN KENNEL - (Race 1) 30.42 JAWS RACING - (Race 2) 30.87, 30.60, 31.17, 31.07, 30.94, 32.11, 30.94 (run back), 30.85, 30.35, 30.40, 30.63, 31.04, 31.01, 30.56, 30.48, 31.28, 31.07, 30.67. 31.17, 31.20, 30.87, 31.00 BO POWELL - (Race 3) 29.99, 30.52, 29.89 GLENN JONES - (Race 4) 31.72, 32.45 MIKE STRICKLAND - (Race 5) 30.16, 30.20, 30.83, 30.35, 30.92, 30.69, 30.80, 30.85 DAVID STRONG - (Race 12) 30.08, 29.68 , 30.20, 30.36 SEASTROM KENNELS - (Race 15) 30.77 MONTE JACOBS - (Race 19) 30.58, 30.30, 30.22, 30.90, 30.17, 30.99, 29.87 (run back), 30.48, 30.72, 30.30, 30.46 Previous Next