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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 4, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 4, 2021 Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has three wins and a second in his last four Grade AA starts for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate WW Instigate has captured three out of her last four 3/8 races (C, B, TAA). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Big Daddy has two victories and a second in his last three Grade AA trips for trainer Frank Pellittere. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JS Go Flex has back-to-back Grade TAA 3/8 wins for trainer Alisha Nichols. Abrahamson Kennel’s Atascocita Birma (AA) and FF Levi Jet (B, A) have two straight victories for trainer Tom Engle. Imark Kennel’s Imark Mash has two wins and two seconds in his last four outings (A, AA) for trainer Diann Derr. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Proud Soul has two victories and a second in his last three starts (A, AA) for trainer Jill Spicer. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Wanna Bee has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Slowonthdraw has three straight victories (C, B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Charter Kennel’s Barts Too Themax has won three out of his last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Kenneth Brotherton. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flyin Lucky Time has two wins and a second in his last three races (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

< Back Year In Review: Highlights from Wheeling's 2019 Racing Season Stan Pawloski Jan 9, 2020 Another thrilling and fun-filled season of Wheeling Island greyhound racing is in the books and more excitement is anticipated in 2020. There were numerous highlights on the track throughout 2019, including the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, two West Virginia bred stake events and win streaks which generated plenty of fan interest. In addition, a number of youngsters broke their Maiden and look like future stars. Top greyhound honors went to Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF La Duena, who became the first Wheeling greyhound to reach the 30-win plateau since 2009 when Kiowa Power Pak posted 31 victories. La Duena posted 32 wins. The Blanchard Kennel, trained by James E. Blanchard, captured the 2019 kennel championship after finishing runner up to the Lester Raines Kennel in 2018. In the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic on a rainy day in late October, Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW’s Chewbacca took charge on the far turn before pulling away from Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Axtrem Bomb, the early pacesetter, for a 2-length victory in 29.72 to capture the racetrack’s featured stakes event for 2019. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bonecrusher closed late to round out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final order of finish were L’s Luv It (Blanchard Kennel), fourth; L’s Griz (Blanchard Kennel), fifth; TNT Coal Trickle (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; AMF Bystander (A Ray Kennel), seventh; and Barts Sea Sail (Charter Kennel), eighth. WW’s Chewbacca broke in at Wheeling Island before a short stint at Southland Park. In the qualifying rounds, the sprinter was a mark of consistency – a win, a second, a third and a fourth in the four rounds. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile in late September, Abrahamson Kennel’s CG’s Sneaker rocketed to an early lead and then held off her brother CG’s Penny Shoe by a length at the wire in 29.84 to capture the stakes crown. Rounding out the trifecta ticket was CET Sassy (Steve Sarras Kennel). Completing the final order of finish were Mac’s Zaxxon (A Ray Kennel), fourth; CET Little Razz (Steve Sarras Kennel), fifth; TS Shaq (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; Mac’s Crabtree (A Ray Kennel), seventh; and TS Tito Ortiz (Steve Sarras Kennel), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Keystone Championship in late November, A Ray Kennel’s Mac’s Trudeaux pulled away in the stretch for a 6 ½-length victory in 38.11. Abrahamson Kennel’s MO’s Live Oak took runner up honors while Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Buckeyebuck rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the order of finish were CET Sassy (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; RS’s Hammerdown (Patriot/Taplin Kennel), fifth; CET Hellen Ann (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; Mac’s Murdoch (A Ray Kennel), seventh; and CET Earthquake (Steve Sarras Kennel), eighth. The longest winning streak during the 2019 racing season was seven in a row by Mac’s Glightfoot. The 3/8th racer, who came to Wheeling in March from Tri-State Greyhound Park, also had a six-race victory streak last year. Three other greyhounds had six-race win steaks in 2019 – GF La Duena (twice), BGR Later Gator and Flyin Michiyoshi (streak started in December 2018 and extended into January). Imark Grande won five in a row. Several other greyhounds captured four straight victories – GF La Duena, L’s Griz, High Wire Willy, FF Biscayne, Imark Solo, BGR Whysoserious, JS Drinkmepretty, TNT Coal Trickle, ZB Tremonti and JS Go Flex. There was an influx of greyhounds to Wheeling in 2019, most from Southland, Iowa and Derby Lane. Upcoming in 2020 are plans for the annual $100,000 Mountaineer Classic, two West Virginia-bred stakes races and possibly another event. Previous Next

< Back POST POSITIONS DRAWN FOR PBKC'S $50,000 ARTHUR J. ROONEY, SR. ST. PATRICK'S INVITATIONAL Nov 5, 2020 Post positions have been drawn and it’s time for the Greyhounds to do all the talking, as Palm Beach Kennel Club’s prepares for its biggest, most fun and exciting day of the year, the 44th and final running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational Saturday afternoon, November 7. At the press conference and post-position draw, it was evident by the attendee’s applause who drew the best starting positions. First up was the draw for the James Douglas Kennel’s Barts Sea Hawk , the only entry who was in last March’s original Invitational field, who drew post number one. This is a great spot for Sea Hawk, who will be going for his fourth-consecutive victory. It will be difficult, if not impossible, to keep him out of the top three. Next up was the draw for D. Q. Williams Kennel’s Mineral Spirits . In the best possible scenario for this impressive youngster, he drew the number eight position. Spirts will also be going for four-straight wins and appears to have a clean rush to the first turn, thus giving him the nod as the one to defeat. Another $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational entry who will be in the thick of things early on is Lester Raines Kennel’s #4 Bug Brush . Also going for a foursome of wins, Bug Brush will be right up there early with Barts Sea Hawk and Mineral Spirits. If he can build up a possible big early lead, then he could very well hold on for the victory. The “Luck of the Irish” will be smiling on one of these elite eight illustrious and deserving athletes: 1. Barts Sea Hawk (Gold Town* - Seadon Traveler, James Douglas Kennel) 2. JD Replicate (KC And All – JD Andromeda, Brindle Kennel) 3. Pat C Inferno (Flying Fired Up – Pat C Pop In, Koppe, Staats & Collins) 4. Bug Brush (SH Avatar – Flying Lipstick, Lester Raines Kennel) 5. Freedom’s Fawn (Buzz Around – Flying Unrest, Janie Carroll Kennel) 6. CBJ Shocker (Kiowa Mon Manny – CBJ Waterford, Arthur Agganis Kennel) 7. Opal Long (Pat C Clement – Winta Garoppolo, Radar Racing Kennel) 8. Mineral Spirits (Who Says I Can’t – Good Luck Ruby, D. Q Williams Kennel) The 44th and final running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational will be held in Saturday afternoon’s twelfth race with an approximate post time of 4:00pm. Palm Beach Kennel Club honors Arthur J. Rooney Sr. and honors his legacy with our annual St. Patrick’s Invitational. "The Chief" was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, established in 1933 and bought the Palm Beach Kennel Club in 1970 and Yonkers Raceway in 1972. He was also an outstanding athlete playing football, baseball and amateur boxing. He will always be remembered as one of the most popular figures in sports. Special activities for this exceptional afternoon of championship Greyhound racing include: WATCH, WAGER & WIN ON THE BREEDERS’ CUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! Friday Gates Open at 11am Keenland Post Time - 11:30am Saturday Gates Open at 9:30am Keenland Post Time - 10:15am * National Anthem Performed by Bailee Bonick (Noon) 15 Superfecta Races! On-Track for Autism Walk (Noon) * Irish Music performed by Walt Rooney (Noon-3pm) and Jody Pollard (3-6pm) * For the Kids, Balloon Artist Karl Koppertop and Ace The Bear! (1-3pm) * Enter to Cash & Prizes in True Oldies Breeders’ Cup Handicapping Contest! (Enter by 2pm) * Greyhound Adoption Representatives will be on hand to answer questions you may have about adopting one of these loving dogs! * The 44th running of the $50,000 Arthur J. Rooney, Sr. St. Patrick’s Invitational! (Race 12) Previous Next

< Back The $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Open Distance Stakes at Tristate P. Saul May 13, 2024 The $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Open Distance Stakes got underway, Saturday, May 11, at Tri State on the 677 yard course. A total of 32 qualifying sprinters were entered. After first round of races, CET Kennels posted three wins with Cet Electrify, Cet Dirty Skinny and Cetmark Zippy. Also Abrahamson Kennel sprinter, Gls Finleysfilly, secured a win. Winning racers accumulate 12 points. The greyhounds return for the second round on Friday, May 16. The quarter-finals will be Tuesday, May 21, followed by the semi-finals on Saturday, May 25. The Open Sprint Stakes championship is scheduled for Friday, May 31. Accumulated points after the first round: 12 points: CET Kennels (Cet Electrify, Cet Dirty Skinny, Cetmark Zippy), JS Kennels (Gls Finleysfilly) 9 points: Abrahamson Kennel (Cg’s Miss Muffet), CET Kennels (Cet Dirty Toodls), RS Racing (Raise The Wind, Coal Powered) 7 points: Abrahamson (Cg’s Apocalypse, Cg’s Maggi, Cg’s Musician, Cg’s Mustardseed) 5 points: CET Kennels (Ts Dustin Lynch), Heather Lomax Kennel (Jas Strait Aces) JS Kennels (Gls Lady Jupiter) RS Racing (Eagle Rare) 3 points: Double G Racing (Coach Mondrell, Coach Hatfield, Coach Phillips, Coach Doodles) 2 points: CET Kennels (Cet Static) Heather Lomax (Hlo’s Grumpy Gus, Jas Silver Queen) JS Kennels (Gls Crystal Rose) 1 point: Double G Racing (Coach Heath, Coach Mc Grew) Heather Lomax (Jas A King Wins) RS Racing (Worlds Collide) Previous Next

< Back NATIONAL WIN LEADER: DOWN N DIRTY Jim Gartland Jan 10, 2022 The race for the national win title was a runaway in 2021 as Carl Tomblin's CET Dirty Dilly easily outdistanced all others garnering 42 wins for the year. A Caliente product, Between the Linz, finished a distant second with 32 wins. The race was never really close as Dilly had won 21 races halfway through the year including an unbelievable 16 in a row from April 1 through July 2. CET Dirty Dilly is a December 2018 female out of SH Avatar-CET Dirty Nicki. She was raised and is owned by Carl Tomblin II and races for his CET Kennel at Tri State. Her accomplishments for the year included a couple of stakes wins, multiple win streaks and a track record setting performance on September 7 when the speedy female covered the 5/16 course at Tri State in 29.23. That record setting performance was the culmination of a nine race win streak. CET DIRTY DILLY Dilly in full stride Her first stake win came in the $65,000 WVKOBA Sprint Championship in June where she cruised to a thirteen length victory in what would be the 15th of 16 straight wins. After winning sixteen straight, she "cooled off" and ran 2nd, before beginning a win streak of nine straight that featured the track record setting performance. Finishing 2nd again in her next start, she took off again and won 12 of her next 16 including her final start of the year and a win in the $100,000 Mardi Gras Classic. Her final stat line for the year was 55 starts, 42 wins, 9 second place finishes and 1 fourth. 76% win percentage, 92% in the quinella and 94% on the paysheet, incredible numbers for an exceptional greyhound! Congratulations to Carl and all his team on the accomplishments of this great greyhound! Mardi Classic Winner's Circle Previous Next

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

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs Stan Pawloski Dec 8, 2025 Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 7, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s XT’s Virmig has four victories in a row (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Jill Spicer. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Believethehype has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Natalie Looper. Code Red Kennel’s FF Whirlpool has three wins and a second in her last four Grade TAA 3/16 outings for trainer Tom Engle. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Walkintheshadows has four straight victories (D, C, B, A) for trainer Chuck DiGiovanni. Charter Kennel’s LBF Marvin has three wins in a row (D, C, B) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Chili Kachina has three victories and two seconds in her first five career starts (M, D, C). Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Ark Wahoo has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Chris Maynard. 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 Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as June 13, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jun 13, 2022 Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has five straight Grade AA wins for trainer Jay Falcone. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Cry has won three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate Xtrem Donkey has back-to-back wins (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Ramey has three victories and two seconds in her last five Grade TAA 3/16 outings for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate RS’s Power House has won four out of his last five trips (D, C, B, A). Charter Kennel’s FGF Raylan has three straight 3/8 wins (TC, TB, TAA) for trainer James Campbell. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Boogie Man has captured three out of his last four 3/8 races (B, TA, TAA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW By All Means has three victories in a row (C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate WW Mind Your Biz has back-to-back wins (B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Kusapin has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 15, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 15, 2021 Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon has four straight 3/8 wins (TAA, AA) for trainer Jill Spicer. Kennel-mate Proud Soul has four wins and four seconds in his last eight Grade AA races. Blanchard Kennel’s Arkans PC Venice (C, B, A, AA) and JW Jamaica (M, D, C, B) have captured four out of their last five starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Easi Lil Charlie has back-to-back victories (A, AA). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Crockett has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Alisha Nichols. Kennel-mate Slatex Stark has captured three out of his last four trips (C, B, A). Charter Kennel’s Racine has two straight Grade AA wins for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Barts Pepperjack has won three out of his last four outings (M, C, B). Imark Kennel’s Imark Boog has captured three out of his last four starts (B, A, AA) for trainer Dian Derr. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Saltythursday has won three out of his last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Aunt Patty Cake has back-to-back 3/8 wins (B, A). Abrahamson Kennel’s TR’s Hunter has captured three out of his last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s TNT Free Falling has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Weird Way has won three out of his last four races (D, C, B) for trainer Joe Palmer. Previous Next

< Back MAC'S TAYLORANNE WINS WVGOBA JUVENILE S Pawloski Sep 28, 2020 Long shot Mac’s Tayloranne stunned the field by posting a box-to-wire victory Saturday afternoon in the final of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile at Wheeling Island. Sent to post at 11-1 odds, Mac’s Tayloranne roared out to an early 4-length lead before holding off CET Dirty Dilly by a head at the wire in 30.14. CET Wreckitralph rounded out the trifecta ticket, just 1 ½ lengths back. Completing the final field were Baby Face Nelson, fourth; Go On Horse, fifth; CET Ozzy, sixth; CET Motley Crew, seventh; and Coach Oh Boy, eighth. Mac’s Tayloranne, owned by Patrick McMillon, raced out of the A Ray Kennel at Wheeling and trained by Joe Palmer. Previous Next