< Back WW SLICK SIMON CAPTAINS 2020 ALL-WHEELING TEAM, LS LUV IT THREE-PEATS Stan Pawloski Feb 17, 2021 Wheeling Island win champion WW Slick Simon has been selected captain of the 2020 all-Wheeling team. The Wayne Ward Kennel sprinter, owned by Jaws Racing and trained by Ron Otto, won 17 races last year in a season cut short by three months by the coronavirus pandemic. WW Slick Simon is the kennel’s first track win champion since it was booked at Wheeling in late 1999 . WW Slick Simon, an April 2017 greyhound out of Kiowa Producer-WW’s Polished, came to Wheeling Island in early 2019 after opening his career at Southland Greyhound Park. He was the consensus choice to head the 10-greyhound team. For the first time since the all-Wheeling honors were launched in 2009, a greyhound has earned a spot on the team for three straight years – Blanchard Kennel’s L’s Luv It. The sprinter was recognized in 2018, 2019 and now 2020 for her accomplishments. The recently retired L’s Luv It captured 46 races in her last three years and made the final of the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes every season, finishing third in 2018. In addition to L’s Luv It, two other greyhounds on the 2020 team are repeats from last year – Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty and Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Roulette. Three kennels placed a pair of greyhounds on the 2020 all-Wheeling team – Craigie Pirate and JS Drinkmepretty, Lester Raines Kennel; JS Go Flex and JSK Roulette, Jacobs Racing Kennel; CTW Tira Misu and TNT Free Falling, Patriot/Taplin Kennel. Rounding out the 2020 all-Wheeling team are BGR Big Al, Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel; and CG’s Penny Shoe, Abrahamson Kennel. 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, in the money finishes, win streaks, stakes performances and overall records. Accomplishments of the all-Wheeling members follow: WW SLICK SIMON, Captain (47-17-8-5-6) – track win champion, 14 victories in Grade AA; had a stretch of 4 wins and 3 seconds in seven AA starts; 77 percent on the superfecta ticket; 64 percent on the trifecta. CRAIGIE PIRATE (34-15-5-5-3) – second in wins, 11 victories in Grade AA; had a 4-race win streak; finalist Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; 82 percent superfecta mark; 74 percent trifecta mark; 8 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third and 1 fourth in a 13-race stretch. L’S LUV IT (44-14-9-5-7) – tied for third in wins, 12 victories in Grade AA; finalist Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; had a 3-race win streak; 80 percent superfecta mark; 64 percent trifecta finish. CTW TIRA MISU (33-14-6-0-4) – tied for third in wins, 12 victories in Grade AA; had 3-race win streak; 73 percent superfecta mark; 61 percent trifecta finish. JS GO FLEX (41-13-4-6-5) – fourth in wins, most by 3/8th racer, 11 victories in Grade TAA; wins by 10 ½, 10, 9 ½, 9, 6, 5 ½ (twice) and 5 lengths; 68 percent superfecta mark; 56 percent trifecta finish. JS DRINKMEPRETTY (38-12-8-7-3) – tied for fifth in wins, 11 victories in Grade AA; had a three-race win streak; in a 12-race stretch, had 7 wins, 3 seconds, 1 third and 1 fourth; 79 percent superfecta mark; 71 percent trifecta finish. BGR BIG AL (46-12-10-4-6) – tied for fifth in wins, 8 victories in Grade AA; had a pair of 3-race win streaks; in an 11-race stretch, had 7 wins and 3 seconds; 70 percent superfecta mark; 57 percent trifecta finish. JSK ROULETTE (33-10-6-7-3) – 10 wins in Grade AA; 4-race win streak; 79 percent superfecta finish; 70 percent trifecta mark. TNT FREE FALLING (48-10-12-9-9) – 9 wins in Grade AA; runner up in Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; had a 3-race win streak; 88 percent superfecta finish; 65 percent trifecta mark. CG’s PENNY SHOE (12-2-3-3-0) – captured the Mountaineer Classic Sprint Stakes; finalist WVGOBA Sprint Championship; 67 percent superfecta and trifecta marks. Past all-Wheeling selections include: 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 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 NGA SPRING MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - SUNDAY, APRIL 17, 2022 Stan Pawloski Apr 17, 2022 NGA Spring Meet Schooling Results—Sunday, April 17, 2022 17 races scheduled: Dragged after every 10, no watering. Conditions: Cloudy & Cool; 45º Track: Fast MICHAEL STRICKLAND – (Race 1) 30.14, 29.98 , 30.27, 30.24, 30.40, HS DAVID STRONG - (Race 2) 30.05, 30.19, 30.01, 30.08, 30.52, 30.94, 30.34 FLAHIVE/HARDISON - (Race 3) 30.39, 30.49, 30.20, 31.11 Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 13, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 13, 2020 Rangel Kennel’s PJ Surpriseitsme has captured three out of her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Alex Hall. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Slick Simon has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA races for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mate WW Mad Man has won three out of his last four outings (M, D, C). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s CTW Tira Misu has two straight Grade AA victories for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate Cracklin Rosie has two wins and three seconds in her last five trips (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Joel Roden. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Crockett has captured three out of his last four starts (B, A, AA) for trainer Louise Strong. Blanchard Kennel’s TMC’s Lottie Dah (A, AA) and HK’s Jessiegirl (B, A) have back-to-back wins for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Tootsie has won four out of her last five races (D, C, B, A) for trainer Jay Falcone. Kennel-mate Barts Worthwhile has captured three out of his last four outings (M, C, B). Steve Sarras Kennel’s Uncle Tio has captured three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Barbara Long. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Whisterical has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer Joe Palmer. Imark Kennel’s Allday Holly has back-to-back wins (B, A) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next

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< Back NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2021 Jim Gartland Oct 7, 2021 NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Thursday, October 7, 2021 72 races scheduled: Dragged after every 10, no watering Track Condition: Fast Weather: Cool, hazy - 58º (SCR = Scratched) HARDISON/FLAHIVE - (Race 1) 30.46, 30.98, 31.10, 30.89, 30.83, 30.82 HARVEY RANDLE - (Race 2) 30.64, 31.28, 31.74, 31.29 SHANNON HENRY - (Race 3) 30.54, 30.40, 30.31, 30.13, 30.65, 30.43, 30.35, 30.60, 30.78, 30.50, 30.90, 30.60, 30.95, 30.69, 31.50, 30.84, 31.38, 31.40, 31.44, 31.20, 31.25, 30.94, 31.75, 31.12, 31.05, 31.32 DAVID STRONG - (Race 4) 30.74, 30.44, 30.80, 30.72, 30.90, SCR, SCR, SCR, SCR, SCR, SCR GARDNER/GURLEY/SEASTROM - (Race 18) 30.58, 30.32, 30.12 , 30.73, 31.14, 30.49, 30.74, 30.84, 30.55, 31.11, 30.82, 31.41, 31.46 STEVE WARD - (Race 25) 30.70, 30.57, 30.76, 30.80, 30.71, 31.37, 30.64 MIKE STRICKLAND – (Race 48) 30.31, 30.43, 30.47, 31.14, SCR 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

< Back GO ON HORSE UNBEATEN IN WVGOBA JUVENILE QUALIFIERS Stan Pawloski Sep 17, 2020 Abrahamson Kennel’s Go On Horse is the lone unbeaten sprinter after two rounds of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island. Go On Horse posted his second consecutive victory Wednesday afternoon in the second round, bumping his point total to 30 heading into the Sunday afternoon semifinals. The juvenile championship final is scheduled for Saturday matinee, Sept. 26. Also recording second round wins were Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Wreckitralph and CET Motley Crew. Following are capsule looks at the three second round races: Go On Horse took charge early and never looked back in romping to an 8-length victory in 30.25. CET Def Leopard and Mac’s Tayloranne rounded out the trifecta ticket. CET Wreckitralph caught pacesetter CET Ozzy in the stretch, pulling away to a 5-length win in 30.48. Mac’s Zero settled for third. CET Motley Crew stalked leader Coach Oh Boy around the track before getting up for a length victory in 30.68. Mac’s Winchester also caught the frontrunner. Points after the second qualifying round follow: Go On Horse (Abrahamson), 30 points Coach Oh Boy (Patriot/Taplin), 22 points CET Motley Crew (Steve Sarras), 18 points CET Ozzy (Steve Sarras), 17 points CET Wreckitralph (Steve Sarras), 17 points Baby Face Nelson (Lester Raines), 16 points CET Dirty Dilly (Steve Sarras), 15 points CET Sophia (Steve Sarras), 15 points Mac’s Winchester (A Ray), 14 points Mac’s Tayloranne (A Ray), 14 points CET Abercrombie (Steve Sarras), 13 points Mac’s Blackbird (A Ray), 12 points CET Def Leppard (Steve Sarras), 11 points Mac’s Zoro (A Ray), 8 points Mac’s Lilith (A Ray), 8 points Wild Fuzzle (Xtrem Hess), 7 points Wild Gargamel (Xtrem Hess), 6 points Go On Missile (Abrahamson), 6 points Wild Flossy (Xtrem Hess), 3 points Wild Googlieeyes (Xtrem Hess), 3 points Coach Oh Yeah (Patriot/Taplin), 2 points Coach Podorson (Patriot/Taplin), 1 point Wild Uno (Xtrem Hess), 0 points Previous Next

< Back TOP GREYHOUNDS FOR THE UPCOMING $65,000 WGGOBA OPEN SPRINT AT TRISTATE Patricia Saul May 15, 2023 After the first two rounds of the $65,000 WGGOBA Open Sprint at Tri State, Abrahamson Kennel’s CG’s Roadrunner and CET Kennel’s CET Dirty Dilly remain undefeated. In the second round, each sprinter led box to wire to top the leaderboard with each accumulating 24 points going into the quarter finals. The quarter-finals will be this Thursday, May 18, followed by the semi-finals on Tuesday, May 23. Starting post time is 6:00 PM EST. The Open Sprint Stakes championship is scheduled for Saturday, May 27. Others sprinters scoring second round wins were CET Miguel (CET), CET Sanchez (CET), CET Negan (CET) and RS’s Penny Lane (Lester Raines). Accumulated points after the second qualifying round: 24 points: CG’s Roadrunner (Abrahamson), CET Dirty Dilly (CET) 21 points: CG’s Bo Peep (Abrahamson), CET Negan (CET) 19 points: RS’s Penny Lane (Lester Raines), JA’s Dupont (Abrahamson) 18 points: CET Daryl (CET), GF Steel Horse (Lomax), CG's Miss Muffet (Abrahamson) 17 points: JA’s Henry Ford (Abrahamson) 16 points: CET Scooby (CET), CET Bill (CET) 15 points: CET Miguel (CET) 14 points: Coach Hatfield (Double G), CET Sanchez (CET), TS Dustin Lynch (CET) 12 points: Mac’s Sugar Pie (McMillon / Ward), Mac's New York (McMillon / Ward), TS Buckwheat (CET), CET Nonstop (CET) 11 points: Mac’s Gobstopper (McMillon / Ward) 10 points: RS’s Big Jake (Lester Raines) 9 points: CG’s Boy Blue (Abrahamson), GLS Blondie (JS) 8 points: CG’s Red Ryder (Abrahamson), CET Gravely (CET), TS Fit Bit (CET), CET Fernando (CET), CET Comin In Hot (CET), GLS Daisy Dot (JS), Coach Oh Boy (Double G), Coach Molina (Double G) 7 points: GF Lucky Penny (Lomax), Coach Corralejo (Double G) 6 points: RS’s Abraham (Lester Raines), RS's Happyharper (Lester Raines) 5 points: Coach Gorillaglu (Double G), Coach Van Winkle (Double G), Coach Wonka (Double G), Mac's Augie (McMillon Ward) 3 points: Coach Deathstar (Double G) 4 points: CET Salina (CET), Coach Tanteo (Double G), CET Juana (CET) 2 points: Arroyo Roxanne (Lomax), Coach Wonder (Double G) 1 point: Coach Gelato (Double G), GF Straight One (Lomax) Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of March 8, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Mar 8, 2026 Lester Raines Kennel’s LNS Raisetheroof has won four out of his last five Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate RS’s Krakatau has three straight victories (C, B, A). Imark Kennel’s Sassified has two wins and a third in her last three Grade AA starts for trainer DiAnn Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s Rum Boogie has two victories and a third in his last four Grade AA outings for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mate Arkwild B Dangit has captured three out of his last four trips (B, A, AA). Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Explorer has two wins, a second and a third in his last four races (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Previous Next

< Back ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL SPRING MEET Jim Gartland May 9, 2023 The 2nd edition of the Sunflower State Sprint was run during the 2023 spring meet. The race was open to meet eligible pups who had paid up an initial entry fee last January and then made final nomination and entry fee payments the Thursday prior to the meet. All in all 19 greyhounds went to post for first round qualifying. First round winners then went head to head in the stake final on Thursday while 2nd and 3rd place finishers from Monday made up the Flite I and Flite II of the second and final round. Jaws Racing placed a trio in the Sprint final including WW Payday, WW Mad Jack and WW No Romeo . The three were pitted against pre-race favorite, David Strong's Booker Dano . Dano grabbed the early lead jumping to a two length lead WW Mad Jack cleared in second, while WW Payday and WW No Romeo chased in 3rd and 4th. WW Mad Jack steadily closed ground on the leader, took over the lead by the stretch turn and pulled away to a four length win in a speedy 29.55, the meet's fastest time. Booker Dano maintained the place spot running 29.85. Payday and Romeo finished third and fourth respectively in 30.13 and 30.15. David Strong came right back grabbing the win in the Flite I with a littermate to Booker Dano. Hell Bent shot out to a big early lead and held on by a half length to secure the victory in 30.15 seconds. Jaws Racing's WW Ike closed for the place while Steve Sarras' Kebo Kelc e and Carl Tomblin's CET Topaz rounded out the finish. Lester Raine s sent littermates Nostalgia and Flamm a into the Flite II against Shannon Henry & Steven Boyd's SS Rollin Up and Carl Tomblin's CET Mist . In the end Raines' pair would finish one-two with Nostalgia rolling to a 10 length win in a quick 29.90. Another stake event will be offered at the Fall meet. That stake will be the 2nd edition of the Abilene Shootout and will follow along the same format with meet age pups being eligible and the $500 nomination fee being due by July 15, 2022. Jaws Racing (Julia Ward) brought their now recognizable auction format of selling full and part interest in pups back to the spring meet. Entering 40 pups in the sale, Ward sold 50% interest in 20 (one scratched) and full shares of 18 pups (one scratched) for a total of $245,750. The top selling greyhound was Jaws Racing's WW Steely Dan who went to Steve Sarras & Norm Rader for a cool $24,000 . Mizzen The Point , raced and owned by David Strong sold for $20,000 and went to Paul Bitterman as the 2nd highest sale of the meet. Half interest in Sunflower State Sprint winner WW Mad Jack went to Nikolas Sarras for $9,000 . 2023 NGA Spring Auction Stats Pups Consigned:62 Sold: 52 Buyers: 24 Total: $330,250 Avg: $6,350.96 Online purchases totaled $51,500 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0i1YfUAiM4 Previous Next