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< 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 of February 14, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 15, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 13 out of his last 14 Grade TAA 3/8 races, including eight in a row, for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate O Ya Simon Sez has two wins and a second in his last three starts (A, AA). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Jaded has captured six out of her last seven Grade AA starts for trainer Frank Pellittere. Kennel-mate BGR Shoeless Joe has back-to-back 3/8 victories (TB, TA). Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart has three straight Grade AA wins for trainer James Campbell. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF St Kitts has two victories and a second in her last three Grade TAA 3/16 outings for trainer Joe Otto. A Ray Kennel’s Yolo Excelente has won three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Imark Kennel’s Saber Enzo has three wins in a row (M, D, C) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next

< Back DERBY LANE WELCOMES BACK FANS May 20, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Derby Lane welcomed back patrons on Wednesday. After losing 49 performances to the coronavirus pandemic, the greyhound track resumed racing May 8 with no fans allowed on the premises. That changed Wednesday, when patrons were allowed back and the poker room was reopened. The card room will be open seven days a week from 10 a.m.-10 p.m. with 50 percent capacity. Twenty-six of its 52 tables are available with a limit of six players per table. Derby Lane also is opening its fourth-floor simulcast area. The track has made several changes to ensure safety for its employees and patrons, including plexiglass dividers, social distancing markings, regular cleaning and disinfectant practices. Derby Lane, which currently holds matinees daily at 12:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday, is adding a Saturday evening performance at 7:30 p.m., beginning May 30. All performances feature 15 races. Lester Raines entered Wednesday as the win leader in the 14-kennel standings with 145 victories, 16 ahead of both ABC Racing and Capabal. Shoot The Breeze of Floyd kennel has the meet’s most victories among greyhound runners with 13. Previous Next

< Back LESTER RAINES WINS THIRD STRAIGHT WHEELING KENNEL CHAMPIONSHIP Stan Pawloski Jan 24, 2023 Three-peat. Lester Raines raced to the top of the kennel standings at Wheeling Island early in 2022 and never looked back in winning its third straight championship. The Joel Roden-trained greyhounds won 567 races last year, including 311 victories in a second half surge. The kennel easily outdistanced runner up Blanchard (516) and Charter (442). This marked Roden’s fifth championship with the Lester Raines Kennel – following up crowns in 2016, 2018, 2020 and 2021. The kennel previously won Wheeling titles in 1992, 1994, 1995 and 1996. The competition at Wheeling fuels Roden and his team. “It’s always special to win a kennel championship and to do it three years in a row shows our system is working. Our whole team works for the same goal – take care of the greyhounds the best we can because they’re the ones who make us successful,” Roden said. “All our hard work paid off. Winning brings confidence to the whole team. It’s a lot more fun and easier to do this job when you’re doing well.” Lester Raines echoed Roden’s sentiments. “Wheeling is a tough racetrack so winning the kennel championship three straight years is very special. It means a lot to me and our team who I have complete confidence in,” Raines said. “I’m a sports-minded guy and love this business and the competitiveness. After 36 years in the greyhound industry, I still have the enthusiasm.” Raines’ success hasn’t been limited only to Wheeling. He’s had bookings at 11 different racetracks, compiling 58 kennel championships and 39 runner-up finishes during his career. Roden doesn’t take anything for granted even though Lester Raines has captured five out of the last seven kennel championships. “I’ve been at Wheeling for 21 years (since 2002) and I remember ZEZ, Charter, Gable and Ward winning all those kennel championships,” Roden said. “We were competitive but never won championships. Once you’re on top, it’s tough staying there. You have your down years.” Next in line for wins in the final 2022 standings behind Lester Raines (567), Blanchard (516) and Charter (442) were Imark (371), Jacobs Racing (350), Steve Sarras (341), Code Red (333), Brad Boeckenstedt (331), Patriot/Taplin (297), Wayne Ward (291 each), Xtrem Hess Racing (285), Rangel (267) and A Ray (265). Pacing the Lester Raines’ attack last year were SNL Sir Liam with 15 victories and JS Slush Fund and JS Makeitsnappy with 14 wins each. SNL Ramey posted 13 victories while RS Big D registered 12. Other double-digit winners were JS Movinwitgrave, JS Oakietwister and SNL Sir Luke with 11 wins each; and JS Mismarymackin, LK’s Simone, O Ya Simon Sez and Teaser’s Twirl with 10 victories each. “We didn’t have a lot of superstars or greyhounds at the top of the win leader board last year, but we had a big group of consistent greyhounds who had a good shot of winning each time they went to the starting box,” Roden said. “It may have been our most consistent year ever. We had a lot of youngsters come in during the year and do well and a number of our older greyhounds had nice years.” Checking in with nine victories apiece were Craigie Daughtry, JS Cash Out, JS Countrykisses and Teaser’s Tickle. Recording eight wins each were DD Making Time, JS On A Mission, JS Saltythursday, O Ya Fame, O Ya Thunder Boy and RS Analyze This. One big moment for Roden and his team in 2022 was RS Big D’s chase of Casual Casey’s track record of 16 wins in a row. The middle-distance star rolled to 13 straight victories, tying Stage Door Ace for the longest winning streak by a 3/8th greyhound in Wheeling racing history. “At first, after a few wins, we didn’t give it much thought. As Big D’s streak got longer, the pressure started to build,” Roden said. “It was exciting and totally unexpected. We had no idea how good he was going to be in 3/8ths.” Roden credited his Wheeling team – Julie Roden, Amanda McCardle, Jaylynn McCardle, Scott Robinette, Sheri Weaver and Dana Burroughs – for playing a key role in the kennel’s success in 2022. “We got a total combined effort from our whole team – the crew, Lester Raines, the greyhounds and all our lease customers,” Roden said. “I can’t thank Lester and our group of leased customers enough. They all played a hand in our success.” In addition to having the most wins in 2022, Lester Raines’ 441 seconds were just under Charter’s leading 452. Blanchard logged the most thirds (496) and fourths (464). Lester Raines was the leader in win percentage with 18 percent followed by Blanchard and Charter with 15 percent each. Lester Raines led all kennels with a 45 percent trifecta mark. Charter was next with 44 percent while Blanchard followed with 42 percent. RS Big D gets some love from Lester Raines Kennel helper Jaylynn McCardle. In 2022, the middle-distance ace won 13 straight races, tying Stage Door Ace for the longest winning streak by a 3/8 greyhound in Wheeling racing history. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of March 29, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 29, 2026 Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Forest’s Goal has three wins and a second in his last four 3/16 races (TA, TAA) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Kennel-mates Whiskey Oblivion has won three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) while JSP Ponchogrande has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Dunbar has captured three out of his last four 3/8 trips (TC, TB, TA) for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mate Bigga Bigga Shot has back-to-back wins (B, A). Previous Next

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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of October 23, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Oct 24, 2023 Steve Sarras Kennel’s Glasgow Kiss has won five out of his last six Grade AA races for trainer Mike Holguin. Kennel-mates Elijah Craig has three straight wins (M, D, C) while Provide Comfort has back-to-back victories (B, A). A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gotta Go has captured three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joe Palmer. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tap House has two wins and two seconds in his last four Grade AA outings for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Charter Kennel’s JSP Hush Money has three 3/8 victories in a row (TA, TAA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Twilla has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Pickupthepace has two straight victories (B, A) for trainer Natalie Looper. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl7hlwqS8yA Previous Next

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< Back NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2022 Jim Gartland Oct 3, 2022 72 races scheduled: Drag after every 10 races. No watering Conditions: Sunny, cool – 60º – Track: Fast (SCR = Scratched - HS - Hand Slip) MIKE STRICKLAND – (Race 1) 30.42, 30.77, 30.58, 30.89, HS, HS TAPLIN KENNEL - (Race 2) 30.77 SHANNON HENRY – (Race 3) 30.48, 30.89, 30.67, 31.02, 30.69, 30.68, 31.35, 30.73, 30.99, 31.20, 31.02, 30.80, 30.93, 30.98, 31.18, 30.70, 31.23, 31.52, SCR JAWS RACING - (Race 4) 31.09, 30.48, 30.73, 30.77, 30.49, 31.59, 30.83, 30.58, 31.11, 31.42, 30.74, 31.11, 31.09, 31.61, 31.39 JAY RANGEL - (Race 6) 30.74, 31.02, 30.68, 30.70, 31.27, 31.33, 31.48, 31.87, 30.92, 31.72, 31.69 DAVID STRONG - (Race 25) 30.89, 30.67, 30.33 , 31.11, 30.80, 30.77, 31.08, 30.62, 30.59 SEASTROM KENNELS - (Race 46) 31.14, 31.59, 30.67, 30.71, HS MONTE JACOBS - (Race 61) 31.02, 31.02, 31.52 BO POWELL - (Race 64) HS, HS, HS, HS Previous Next

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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 31, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 31, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 12 out of his last 13 Grade TAA 3/8 races, including seven in a row, for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates O Ya Simon Sez has captured four out of his last five outings (D, C, B, A) while JS Makeitsnappy has won three out of her last four trips (TB 3/8, A, AA). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Jaded has captured five out of her last six Grade AA starts for trainer Frank Pellittere. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart has back-to-back Grade AA wins for trainer James Campbell. Code Red Kennel’s Hashtag Refrain has won three out of her last four races (B, A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Blanchard Kennel’s CW Ernesto has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Weirdo has two straight wins (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Sipnonpatron has captured three out of his last four trips (D, C, B) for trainer Robert Allen. Previous Next