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< Back LK'S CRUSH N IT UNABLE TO MAKE HISTORY Jun 30, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – LK’s Crush N It failed in his bid to made history on Tuesday, the final day of the January-to-June meet and last performance of the 2019-2020 season at Derby Lane. Needing a victory to tie Shoot The Breeze of Floyd kennel to become what is believed to be the first greyhound in Derby Lane’s 95-year history with three consecutive top dog titles, LK’s Crush N It broke slowly from the No. 5 box as the 1-2 favorite for Lashmet kennel and finished fifth behind FGF Kiss My Tail of Watson Racing kennel. FGF Kiss My Tail clocked the 550-yard course in 30.68 seconds and paid $11.80 to win for the Grade A win. LK’s Crush N It, a 3-1/2-year male from a litter by LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In, finished the six-month meet with 14 victories, one behind Shoot The Breeze, who captured his first win title for kennel owners Randy and Pat Floyd. Shoot The Breeze is owned by Charles Haliburton. Trained by kennel manager Ken Deacon for owners John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., LK’s Crush N It had won the previous two meet win championships with a combined 50 victories, which led all greyhounds nationally in 2019. LK’s Crush N It, a 2019 All-America first-team member and five-time stakes champion, has 78 lifetime victories and more than $134,000 in purse earnings. Lester Raines led the 14-kennel standings in victories for its first win title since 2010 under the guidance of Jennifer Richardson and Anthony Diaz. Lester Raines entered Tuesday with an insurmountable 195-174 win lead over ABC Racing. The January-to-June meet was reduced to 131 performances after 49 programs were lost because of the coronavirus pandemic. No racing was held from March 20-May 7. Derby Lane racing secretary Les Robison said all 14 kennels remain on the roster for the upcoming six-month meet, which kicks off Wednesday with a 15-race matinee performance. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as March 21, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 22, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 17 out of his last 18 Grade TAA 3/8 races, including 12 in a row, for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Oakietwister has four straight wins (A, AA), SNL Ramey has captured four out of her last five 3/16 starts (TA, TAA), JS Movinwitgrace has back-to-back victories (A, AA) and LK’s Simone has three wins in a row (D, C, B). Blanchard Kennel’s JS Rob Stone has four wins and a second in his last five Grade AA trips for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Imark Kennel’s Imark Trixie has won four out of her last five races (A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Cry has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Jill Spicer. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Benny’s Jet has three straight wins (M, D, C) for trainer Joe Palmer. Previous Next

< Back DIRTY DILLY REPEATS Jim Gartland Jan 9, 2023 CET Dirty Dilly Carl Tomblin's CET Dirty Dilly has repeated as National Win Champion winning 40 of her 48 starts in 2022. Dilly had an incredible year in 2021; winning the Rural Rube, named All American team Captain and captured the National win title. It looks like 2022 could certainly be a repeat of most, if not all, of those accolades. Dilly easily outdistanced second place finisher, BGR Jungle Juice, a Caliente racer, who finished second with 32 wins. 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 multiple win streaks of five and seven races. She finished the year with a record of 48-40-3-4, missing the trifecta only one time in those forty-eight starts. She won 83% of her races and made the paysheet nearly 98% of the time. She is an exceptional greyhound with exceptional talent. Congratulations to Carl and all his team on the accomplishments of this great greyhound! Steve Sarras presents last year's Rural Rube award to Carl & Summer Tomblin Previous Next

< Back CET DIRTY DILLY REPEATS AS CAPTAIN FOR 2022 ALL AMERICAN TEAM Jim Gartland Feb 2, 2023 West Virginia superstar CET Dirty Dilly has once again been voted Captain of the 2022 All American team. The annual naming of the All-America team, dates back to 1963. The program pays tribute to the top eight greyhounds nationally. Others named to this year’s squad are: FGF Davycrockett (Southland), Florentine (Wheeling), CET Dirty Dan (Tri State/Wheeling), JS Nawty Redhead (Southland), Winchester (Southland), RS Big D (Wheeling) and JS Pumpedupkicks (Tri State). This year’s second team is comprised of: World Rule r (Southland), Gold Standard (Southland), Foolish Behavior (Southland), CET Barracuda (Wheeling), Super C Brew (Southland), Oshkosh Edward (Southland), Army (Southland) and FGF Bodacious (Southland). Heading up this year's team is it's Captain, CET Dirty Dilly (SH Avatar-CET Dirty Nicki) who was Tri State's win leader, as well as National Win Leader, and finished out of the money only one time all year. Perhaps the most steady and consistent greyhound racing in 2022, Dirty Dilly won 40 races during the year, just two short of last year's nation leading 42, in seven less starts. She would finish the year with a 48-40-3-4-0 record and the well earned reward as Captain of the 2022 AA team. FGF Davycrockett (Trent Lee-FGF Jamboree) After seven starts at 550 yards while breaking in at Southland in 2021, Davycrockett was moved over to 660 yards. He was finally able to break his Maiden going the longer distance and since then, has never looked back. In 2022 he was the win leader and top money earner at Southland running strictly 660 and 703 yard races. He would finish in the money 40 out of 45 times on his way to winning 18 races, cementing himself as the best distance dog at the track. His final stats would read 45-18-9-5-8. Another Southland distance star, Winchester (Shonn-Fiesta Toril), makes the team coming off a 15 win season and setting a new track record for the 660 yard course at West Memphis. Racing for Plum Creek Kennel at Southland, Winchester sizzled to a 36.06 clocking in April of last year to set the new mark for the course. He never missed the paysheet during the year, ompiling a 38-15-10-7-6 overall record, winning 15 which was good enough for 3rd most for the year at Southland. JS Nawty Redhead (Show On The Road-JS Runnin Havoc) makes the 2022 team as another talented distance dog from Southland. The red fawn female switched over to the longer races in mid-March and picked up a win in her first start at the distance. She would go on to win 14 more at 660 yards, good enough to finish in 2nd place in the win standings for the year at Southland. She finished with a record of 35-17-3-2-3 for 2022. Florentine (Rob Gronkowski-PJ Sour Diesel) broke in at Wheeling in late 2021 and within 3 months found herself in grade AA. Early speed is her game and once on the lead, she was tough to beat. She finished the year as the win leader at the Wheeling oval with 22 victories. A couple of three and four race win streaks helped contribute to her overall record of 56-22-9-1-4. The only real stake winner of the year, CET Dirty Dan (SH Avatar-CET Dirty Nicki) captured the WVGOBA Championship back in October, just one of his 22 wins on the year. Dirty Dan started the year in Tri State and showed some of the same form as his super sister, CET Dirty Dilly. He would win 8 races at Tri State before moving on to Wheeling for the stake. He took to the Wheeling track and picked up 14 more wins including the stake for an overall 39-22-6-2-1 record for the year. Another distance star to make this year's team, JS Pumpedupkicks (Show On The Road-JS E Z Livin), joins the team off of a stellar 2022. He was easily the best distance dog at Tri State in 2022 pulling off a couple of five race win streaks and setting a track record along the way. In September, the big male rolled to an 11 length win in 37.42, shattering the old record for the 677 yard course. His year was shortened by injury, but he finished with a 45-27-6-3-2 record, good enough for fifth in the nation in wins. In somewhat of a surprise, RS Big D (Oya Stan The Man-RS Hard Drive) makes the team despite being injured and only acquiring 14 starts for the year. But what a 14 starts they were! Running strictly distance races, the big brindle male won 12 of those 14 starts including 10 in a row( 13 in a row carried over from 2021) and was, by far, the best distance hound at Wheeling. He ran out of the money only one time and finished the abbreviated year with a 14-12-1-0-0 record. These eight represent the 1st team and will be honored with All-America plaques at the Greyhound Hall Of Fame awards ceremony on Thursday night, Apr. 27, during the NGA Spring Meet in Abilene, KS. 2nd Team Southland Grandpa, World Rule r (Need My Moneynow-Fly Miley Cyrus) leads the Second Team of All-Americans. He compiled a 31-14-6-4-5 record after turning 4 years of age early in the year. He is joined by the following: Gold Standard (Stealintheshow-Dutch Jackie) 27-14-3-4-2 at Southland. Foolish Behavior (Djays Octane-Mytimetofly) 43-14-107-4 at Southland Super C Brew (Superior Panama-Super C Belle) 24-11-3-2-2 at Southland Oshkosh Edward (Oshkosh Kid-Oshkosh Fired Up) 54-20-8-5-5 at Wheeling CET Barracuda (Superior Panama-MRL Bail Me Out) 18-9-2-1-2 at Tri State/Wheeling Army (Shonn-Bella Cypress) 32-10-8-8-2 at Southland FGF Bodacious (FGF Chisum-FGF Boogiewoogie) 35-14-85-3 at Southland Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 10, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Aug 10, 2020 Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has four wins and three seconds in his last seven Grade AA races for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate WW West Wing has three straight victories (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s GF La Deuna has captured four out of her last five Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Joe Otto. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Too Cute To Boot has three wins and two seconds in her last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Shes Kinky has won three out of her last four Grade AA trips. Lester Raines Kennel’s Claptons Blackie has three victories and two seconds in his last six starts (C, B, A, AA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Super C Kix has two wins and two seconds in her last four races (A, AA) while JS Wanna Bee has three wins in a row (M, D, C). Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon has three victories and two seconds in his last six races (D, C, B) for trainer Jill Spicer. Imark Kennel’s Imark Honda has two wins and a second in her last three trips (B, A) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs (as September 12, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Sep 12, 2022 Charter Kennel’s Jack Parkman has captured four out of his last five Grade AA races for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate Oshkosh Edward has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Chicken has won five out of her last six Grade TAA 3/16 trips for trainer Jill Spicer. Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Yogi for four victories and a second in his last five starts (A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Artex Bugaba has three straight 3/16 wins (TA, TAA) while Loyal Malawi has back-to-back victories (B, A). Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Jaded has two straight Grade AA wins for trainer Frank Pellittere. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Cold On Ice (B, TAA 3/8) and JS Mismarymackin (B, A) have back-to-back victories for trainer Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back 2023 HALL OF FAME AUCTION Jul 31, 2023 The Greyhound Hall of Fame museum preserves and presents the history of the racing greyhound in America from its inception to today. Two resident greyhound greeters are onsite to greet the visitors. Located in Abilene, Kansas, the greyhound capital of the US, the museum provides an in depth look at greyhounds from birth through adoption, and has been doing so for over 50 years. The Hall, like many museums, is always in need of funding so we are asking that you please help us out and join us for our 2023 Auction to Support the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Facebook! This auction will help raise needed funds for the ongoing operating costs of the facility. The Hall of Fame needs EVERYONE'S help to continue to represent our Industry. The auction will run from August 7 to August 19, 2023 at 8:00 pm, but first we need everyone to spread the word about the auction and we need donations for the auction to happen. We really want to make this a super successful fun auction but it can't happen without our greyhound community. We also encourage you to share this information so we can get the word out. Your help in this is greatly appreciated. The official site on Facebook is: "2023 Auction to Support the Greyhound Hall of Fame" Special thanks to Mike and Lisa Muchler for hosting this big event. Previous Next

< Back 2021 ALL-WHEELING TEAM SELECTED, ABBI'S GUSTA WIN CAPTAIN Stan Pawloski Feb 7, 2022 Abbi’s Gusta Win has been selected captain of the 2021 all-Wheeling team. The Jacobs Kennel sprint star, owned by Michael Orlandi and trained by Louise Strong, tied for second in wins at Wheeling Island last year with 19 despite missing three months of the racing season. All of his victories were in Grade AA. Abbi’s Gusta Win, who has raced at Wheeling Island his entire career except for three Maiden starts at Southland Greyhound Park in March 2020, posted a five-race and a pair of three-race win streaks in 2021. He was a mark of consistency – hitting the quiniela ticket in 70 percent of his races and having a 76 percent mark in the trifecta and an 84 percent finish on the superfecta ticket. Littermate Abbi’s Frontman made the all-Wheeling team, giving the Jacobs Racing Kennel two spots on the 10-greyhound unit. The Lester Raines Kennel had the most all-Wheeling honorees with four selections – JS Slush Fund, RS’s Dark Night, RS Big D and Teaser’s Tickle. The Blanchard Kennel had two representatives – Frappe and Penrose Boss – while rounding out the team are Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon and Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Heart. The all-Wheeling team was selected by local greyhound historian Robin Reed and Pawloski. The criteria used to determine the selections included number of wins, winning percentage, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records. Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow: ABBI’S GUSTA WIN (37-19-7-2-3) – tied for second in wins, all 19 in Grade AA; had a 5-race win streak and a pair of 3-race win streaks; had 15 wins, 5 seconds, 1 third and 2 fourths in a 23-race stretch; 84 percent superfecta mark; 76 percent trifecta mark. AD BLACK FALCON (51-20-8-5-0) – track win champion, 19 out of 20 victories in Grade AA or TAA 3/8th; had 4-race and 3-race win streaks; in 12-race stretch had 9 wins, 2 seconds and 1 third; 65 percent on the superfecta and trifecta tickets. OSHKOSH HEART (37-19-3-5-3) – tied for second in wins, 13 of 19 victories in Grade AA; one stretch won eight out of nine Grade AA races; had a 5-race win streak and a pair of 3-race win streaks; 81 percent superfecta mark; 68 percent trifecta finish. JS SLUSH FUND (50-19-8-6-4) – tied for second in wins, 13 of 19 victories in Grade AA; had 4-race and 3-race win streaks; had a stretch of five wins in six Grade AA trips; 74 percent superfecta mark; 66 percent trifecta finish. FRAPPE (50-17-5-8-6) – third in wins, 13 of 17 victories in Grade AA; finalist Mountaineer Sprint Classic; had 5-race and 3-race win streaks; 72 percent superfecta mark; 60 percent trifecta finish. ABBI’S FRONTMAN (46-16-7-6-7) – fourth in wins, 15 out of 16 victories in Grade AA; finalist Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 78 percent superfecta finish; 63 percent trifecta mark. RS BIG D (26-14-3-2-2) – tied for fifth in wins, 11 of 14 wins in Grade TAA 3/8; had a 5-race and a pair of 3-race win streaks; in a 9-race stretch, had 8 wins and 1 fourth; 81 percent superfecta mark; 73 percent trifecta finish. RS’S DARK NIGHT (30-14-8-2-3) – tied for fifth in wins, 9 victories in Grade AA; had a pair of 3-race win streaks; won WVGOBA Juvenile Stakes; fourth in Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 90 percent superfecta mark; 80 percent trifecta finish. TEASER’S TICKLE (21-9-2-1-0) – 4 wins in Grade AA; had a 4-race win streak; captured the Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 60 percent superfecta and trifecta mark. PENROSE BOSS (40-7-15-6-5) – third in the Mountaineer Sprint Classic; 83 percent superfecta finish; 70 percent trifecta mark. Past all-Wheeling selections include: 2020 – WW Slick Simon (Captain), L’s Luv It, JS Drinkmepretty, JSK Roulette, Craigie Pirate, JS Go Flex, CTW Tira Misu, TNT Free Falling, BGR Big Al, CG’s Penny Shoe. 2019 – GF La Duena (Captain), L’s Griz, L’s Luv It, JS Drinkmepretty, DS Bubbles, High Wire Willy, JSK Roulette, Mac’s Glightfoot, WW’s Chewbacca, Imark Grande. 2018 – L’s Griz (Captain), AMF Loose End, Royal Daddys Boy, L’s Luv It, SH Rattler, CTW San Marcos, JS Kamikazi, JSK Lubbock, Boc’s Palat, Kelsos Ukulele. 2017 – Barts Outofmyway (Captain), KB’s Baymax, AMF Ex Quigley, Konomi, SH Rattler, Kinda Cruel Red, Varoom Bristol, Boc’s Jezebel, Dont Let Me Down, Flower Girl. 2016 – Varoom Esme (Captain), Super C Ariel, Barts Outofmyway, Atascocita Sig, Craigiepridenjoy, SE’s Solid Cash, Kinda Cruel Red, GLS Lover Boy, Boc’s Betty Jo, HS Ruby. 2015 – AMF Sleekstrangr (Captain), Ted Cruz, AMF Spamwich, Atascocita Santo, Heck Yeah, HS Ruby, Varoom Esme, Fortune City, PJ Pure Gold, Napa Know How, CTW Leona Brown, Whiskey Babe. 2014 – Kiowa Leer Loyd (Captain), Flyin Man Of God, Go Bon Coaltrain, Whiskey Annie, WW’s Ignite Fire, Kiowa Dash Fast, Atascocita Santo, Tigertown Roo, Glossy Glow, CTW Pipe Down. 2013 – Flying Lone Wolf (Captain), Go Bon Coaltrain, Go Bon Wego, KB’s Try This On, Kebo Greta Garbo, AMF Can Can, Jumper Jack, WWK Win Day, Whiskey Annie, Bob’s Cassie. 2012 – CTW Bronze Drake (Captain), WWK Win Day, Flesk Flyer, WW’s I Agent, AMF Ex President, Uhaul Woody, Hero Kal, RS’s Locomotive, Call For Help, Hallo Sugardaddy. 2011 – AMF Ex President (Captain), WW’s Dog Gone, WW’s Patriots, WW’s Kay Quarter, Flesk Flyer, Dakotas Alene, Bella Cubanaro, Cry Exxon, Red Rooster Bonz, Braska Hottie, Scott So Bright, HS Bolt. 2010 – KB’s Ruckus (Captain), WP’s Cameo, KB’s Nantucket, Gale WW Wanika, WW’s Dog Gone, CTW Speedy Trent, Cry Case, Its Orozco, Bonafide Speed, Flying Burgundy. 2009 – Gable Sour Cream (Captain), Hi Noon Hero, Kiowa Power Pak, Kiowa Magnate, Kiowa Lee Philli, Kiowa Myth, BD’s Grayson, Bella Leonidas, Kiowa WW Brother, TK Quick Strike. 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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of September 28, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) S Pawloski Sep 28, 2020 Lester Raines Kennel’s Craigie Pirate has won five out of his last six Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates KBF Country Girl (TA, TAA 3/8) and JS Bee Line (B, A) have back-to-back victories while RS Perfectionist has two wins and a second in her last three outings (B, A). Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Lil Charlie has three victories and a second in her last four trips (B, A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Rangel Kennel’s Pat C ZZ Ridder has three wins and a second in his last four 3/16 races (TD, TC, TB, TAA) for trainer Alex Hall. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Scarlett has captured three out of her last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Jay Falcone. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flyin Lucky Time has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING TRACK ANNIVERSARY: TOP STAKES FINAL FIELDS, NO. 3 AND NO. 4 Stan Pawloski Aug 21, 2023 Down through the years, Wheeling has had a rich tradition in greyhound stakes competition. Fans have been blessed with the chance to see some of the all-time greats in some of the track’s most memorable moments. The month of August marks 47 years of Wheeling greyhound racing and with assistance from local greyhound historian Robin Reed, a list of the top eight all-time Wheeling stakes final fields has been put together. Selected as the best of the best stakes championship fields follow: No. 1 – the 1987 $60,000 Wheeling Challenge Invitational No. 2 – the 1984 $145,000 West Virginia Classic No. 3 – the 1984 $80,000 West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup No. 4 – the 1977 $11,000 Thomas F. Shehan Sprint Classic No. 5 – the 2001 $35,000 Spring Classic No. 6 – the 1982 $55,000 City of Wheeling Sprint No. 7 – the 2008 $100,000 Wheeling Island Invitational No. 8 – the 2004 $50,000 Couch Potato Stakes. "Wheeling stakes racing has created some of the most indelible memories in the track's great 47-year history," Reed said. "I love having the opportunity to bring those moments to life again for both veteran fans such as myself who have shared in the experience and new fans to Wheeling racing who may not be aware of the track's remarkable past." Today’s article looks at No. 4 – the 1977 $11,000 Thomas F. Shehan Sprint Classic and No. 3 – the 1984 $80,000 West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup. 1977 Thomas F. Shehan Sprint Classic (ranked No. 4) Friday evening, Nov. 18, 1977 The championship final field featured two All-American greyhounds, Rooster Cogburn and Highway Robber. In addition, Rooster Cogburn was voted into the U.S. Greyhound Hall of Fame. Five out of the other six finalists made stakes championships during their careers with a pair winning the events. The field included four Wheeling racers – Slick Genius, unbeaten in the qualifying round races, Dixie Miler, Cool Highway and E.Z. Ike. From the rail out, the finalists and their achievements follow: 1-COOL HIGHWAY (Steubenville Kennel) - Winner of the 1978 West Virginia Classic - Second in the 1977 Wheeling Spring Derby - Second in the 1978 Wheeling Downs Sprint Championship - Finalist in the 1978 City of Wheeling Stakes - 61 career wins - 1977 Wheeling mark (63-25-19-9), second in wins 2-DIXIE MILER (James G. Conlen Kennel) - Second in the 1977 Wheeling Top Dog Stakes - 1976 Wheeling win champ, 14 wins - 1977 Wheeling record (36-18-11-2) 3-SF’S TAIN’T SO (Steubenville Kennel) - Third in the 1977 Wonderland Battle of Ages - Finalist in the 1978 Wheeling Downs Sprint Championship - 1978 Wheeling record (52-18-14-10) 4-HIGHWAY ROBBER (Wayne Strong Kennel) - 1976 All American - Winner of the 1974 NGA Futurity - Winner of the 1976 Wonderland Inaugural - Second in the 1976 Orlando Derby - Second in the 1976 Biscayne Inaugural - Second in the 1976 Orlando Inaugural - Second in the 1977 St. Petersburg Derby - Finalist in the 1977 Derby Lane Sprint Classic - 52 career wins 5-ROOSTER COGBURN (Wayne Strong Kennel) - U.S. Greyhound Hall of Fame - 1977 All-American - Second in the 1977 Wonderland Battle of Ages - Finalist in the 1978 Hollywood World Classic - 1977 racing record (87-43-17-5) - 59 career wins 6-JAMES G . (J. Johnson & Son Kennel) - Raced at Mobile, ALA 7-E.Z. IKE (Julian Dial Kennel) - Finalist in the 1978 Wheeling Downs Sprint Championship - 1978 Wheeling win co-champ (53-27-4-5) 8-SLICK GENIUS (Julliene J. Goble Kennel) - Winner of the 1977 City of Wheeling Stakes - Third in the 1979 Wheeling Downs Sprint Championship - Finalist in the 1978 Wheeling Downs Sprint Championship - 51 career wins at Wheeling - 1977 Wheeling record (64-30-6-7) In the championship final, All-American Rooster Cogburn lived up to his pre-race publicity when he rushed to the early lead and never looked back in drawing away to a 6-length victory in 31.39 on a track rated “slow.” Florida invader SF’s Tain’t So took runner up honors while local star Slick Genius was third. Completing the finish were Highway Robber, fourth; Dixie Miler, fifth; Cool Highway, sixth; James G., seventh; and E.Z. Ike, eighth. Rooster Cogburn had two wins and a second in the three qualifying rounds. Three new wagering marks were set in the stake final – new total pool of $24,316, new quiniela mark of $12,862 and a win, place and show standard of $5,992. 1984 West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup (ranked No. 3) Friday evening, Oct. 26, 1984 The final featured two All-Americans – two-time honoree My Tipper and Blue Twinkle. My Tipper also won the NGA Rural Rube Award as the country’s top sprinter. Six out of the eight finalists made stake championships. From the rail out, the finalists and their accomplishments follow: 1-BLUE TWINKLE (Julian Dial Kennel) - 1984 All-American - Winner of the 1984 Orange Park Derby - Winner of the 1984 Jacksonville Derby - Winner of the 1984 & 1985 Bayard Derby - Second in the 1984 Greyhound Grand Prix - Finalist in the 1984 West Virginia Classic - Set track record on Jacksonville’s 5/16th (30.47) and 3/8th (37.54) courses - Set Bayard’s 3/8 track record (37.77) - 72 career wins 2-K’S DOUBLE K (Dick Andrews Kennel) - Third in the 1984 Tampa Future Champions Preview 3-ZAMBELLIS - Winner of the 1984 Phoenix Derby - 13-race consecutive win streak - 52 career wins 4-MAGNIFICAT (Steubenville Kennel) - Winner of the 1985 Hollywood World Classic - Finalist in the 1984 Biscayne Florida/World Challenge - Set Flagler 5/16 track record (30.73) 5-I’M GANGSTER (E.J. Alderson Kennel) - Second in wins at Wheeling in 1984 (63-29-14-4) 6-M’S BEST BET (Haber Racing Kennel) - 1984 Wheeling record (39-13-9-3) 7-MY RED STREAK (Steubenville Kennel) - Winner of the 1985 Flagler Derby - Winner of the 1984 Ebro Derby - Finalist in the 1985 Hollywood World Classic - Finalist in the 1985 West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup 8-MY TIPPER (British-Mountaineer Kennel) - 1984 & 1985 All-American - 1985 Rural Rube Award winner (top U.S. sprinter) - Winner of the 1984 Hollywood Inaugural - Winner of the 1985 Florida/World Challenge - Winner of the 1986 Biscayne Irish-American - Third in the 1985 West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup - Finalist in the 1985 Hollywood World Classic - Set three 5/16th track records at Wheeling (29.73, 29.91, 29.97) In the championship final, 7/5 favorite My Tipper set a world record time when the sprinter stopped the clock in a sizzling 29.73 in capturing the stake trophy. My Tipper broke fifth from the eight-hole but rushed up into the lead by a length over Blue Twinkle around the first turn. The champion never looked back as he pulled away for a 5-length victory in record time. Blue Twinkle took runner up honors while Magnificat, despite trouble, rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the final field were K’s Double K, fourth; Zambellis, fifth; My Red Streak, sixth; M’s Best Bet, seventh; and I’m Gangster, eighth. In the first round of the West Virginia Commissioner’s Cup, My Tipper set a new Wheeling track mark with a time of 29.97, then lowered his own record with a world record time of 29.91 in the third round. The old mark of 29.95 was set at Naples-Ft. Myers, FL, earlier in the year. Owned by James O’Donnell, Jr., My Tipper – a sprinter from Mobile, Ala., -- had four victories and a second in the five preliminary rounds. 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 Caliente Kennel Wins for Grade A / 546 - Dec 3-9 Patricia Saul Dec 10, 2023 La Fiesta Kennel had four Grade A wins with Tv’s Starling, Tv’s Black Swift, Casual Thing and Bgr Jungle Juice. Trainer Bobby Mir Rio Grande Kennel captured four wins from AMF Seldom Found (2), Gonz Simona and AMF Seldomcaught. Trainer Marcos Gonzalez Tijuana Kennel seized three Grade A wins with WW Amor, WW Charity and WW May Queen. Trainer Aldara Fuentes Kennels capturing one Grade A win were Correcaminos (Troublesome, Trainer Karen Sadulski), Los Taxis (WW Wanton Game, Trainer Vicente Lopez) and Newport (Laughter N Tears, Trainer Tyler Sadulski). Previous Next