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< Back WVGOBA JUVENILE SET TO KICK OFF Stan Pawloski Sep 6, 2022 The $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile kicks off Friday, Sept. 9, at Wheeling Island with a field of 19 sprinters. The second round is set for Wednesday, Sept. 14, and the semifinals on Sunday, Sept. 18. The championship final will be Friday afternoon, Sept. 23. Entries by kennel for the Juvenile event follow: A Ray: Mac’s Forrest, Mac’s Monreaux, Mac’s Davin, Mac’s Jonquil. Code Red: CG’s Boy Blue, JA’s Goal, Arroyo Roxanne. Imark: CET Barracuda, CET Piranha, CET Fernando, CET Marlin. Rangel: LFR Lucky Clover, LFR Lucky Seven. Steve Sarras: CET Moto Moto, CET Tiger Boy, CET Sashaligotti, CET High Ball, CET Lilly, CET Foxy. The $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint is planned for October. The first round will be Friday, Oct. 7, the second round on Wednesday, Oct. 12 and the semifinals on Sunday, Oct. 16. The championship final is set for Friday afternoon, Oct. 21. Previous Next

< Back AD BLACK FALCON WINS SECOND STRAIGHT $100,000 MOUNTAINEER CLASSIC QUALIFIER S Pawloski Oct 5, 2020 Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AD Black Falcon is the lone greyhound undefeated after two rounds of the $100,000 Mountaineer Classic at Wheeling Island. The sprinter posted his second consecutive victory Friday afternoon in the second preliminary qualifying round. AD Black Falcon has accumulated 30 points heading into the Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 14, third round. Other greyhounds racing to victory in the second round were Gloves Off, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; Gonz Pina Kata, Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel; Fit The Battle, Jacobs Racing Kennel; AB Bad Influence, Jacobs Racing Kennel; Easi Lil Charlie, Blanchard Kennel; Atascocita Birma, Abrahamson Kennel; Me No Care, Steve Sarras Kennel; Craigie Pirate, Lester Raines Kennel; Saber Rylie, Imark Kennel; and CTW Tira Misu, Patriot/Taplin Kennel. Next in line behind AD Black Falcon in points are a handful of racers with 25 points each – Craigie Pirate, Easi Lil Charlie, Shes Kinky, Time Killer and WW West Wing. The original field of 88 greyhounds will be cut to 48 sprinters for Wednesday’s third round. Greyhounds with at least 10 points advanced. The field will tentatively be cut to 24 sprinters, but could be higher, for the semifinal round on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 18. The championship final will be held during the matinee card on Saturday, Oct. 24. Points accumulated after the second round: (the following greyhounds advance to the third round): AD Black Falcon (Xtrem Hess), 30 points Shes Kinky (Jacobs), 25 points Time Killer (Jacobs), 25 points Easi Lil Charlie (Blanchard), 25 points Craigie Pirate (Lester Raines), 25 points WW West Wing (Wayne Ward), 25 points L’s Luv It (Blanchard), 22 points Fit The Battle (Jacobs), 22 points TNT Free Falling (Patriot/Taplin), 22 points RS Perfectionist (Lester Raines), 22 points VJ Up Too Speed (Charter), 20 points Me No Care (Steve Sarras), 20 points Atascocita Birma (Abrahamson), 18 points Eau Claire (Charter), 18 points Gonz Pina Kata (Xtrem Hess), 17 points Saber Rylie (Imark), 17 points CTW Cant Stop It (Lester Raines), 17 points HK’s Jessiegirl (Blanchard), 17 points Jedi Tippsy Tail (Lester Raines), 17 points Penrose Boss (Blanchard), 17 points SJ Skynyrdnation (Lester Raines), 17 points VIP Yankee (Jacobs), 16 points CTW Tira Miru (Patriot/Taplin), 16 point Atascocita Berta (Abrahamson), 15 points AB Bad Influence (Jacobs), 15 points BGR Out Of Mind (Brad Boeckenstedt), 15 points Gloves Off (Xtrem Hess), 15 points Lee Logan (Lester Raines), 15 points JSK Crockett (Jacobs), 15 points Pat C Sidepocket (Rangel), 15 points TNT Twister City (Patriot/Taplin), 14 points JSK Roulette (Jacobs), 13 points Imark Solo (Imark), 13 points WW Livorno (Wayne Ward), 13 points WW Mumford (Wayne Ward), 13 points BGR Ready Or Not (Brad Boeckenstedt), 12 points JPRG Ranger (Steve Sarras), 12 points Barts Fire Away (Charter), 12 points PBW Gannicus (Blanchard), 12 points CG’s Penny Shoe (Abrahamson), 11 points BGR Deadpool (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points AMF Bystander (A Ray), 10 points Outlaw Bustamove (Lester Raines), 10 points CTW Givin It All (Abrahamson), 10 points WW Foca (Wayne Ward), 10 points BGR King Kong (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points Racine (Charter), 10 points BGR Big Al (Brad Boeckenstedt), 10 points (Note: Imark Stingray had 12 points after the second round but was scratched). The following greyhounds were eliminated from the stakes event: 9 points: Flying Alita (Patriot/Taplin) 8 points: JS Wanna Bee (Lester Raines), Keeper Draco (Xtrem Hess), Tkel Ritz (Blanchard), Pat C Dog Patch (Rangel), You Got Lucky (Blanchard) 7 points: Keeper Messier (Xtrem Hess), Imark Mash (Imark), Imark Sonja (Imark) 6 points: CBJ Sharpshooter (Patriot/Taplin) 5 points: KB’s Argon (Blanchard), Hashtag Attitude (Abrahamson), AMF Well Played (A Ray), Abbi’s Eagle (Jacobs), VJ Geturfreakon (Rangel) 4 points: BGR Bonecrusher (Brad Boeckenstedt), Imark Bushwacka (Imark), Keeper Cry (Xtrem Hess), PJ Soul Survivor (Charter), Thanatos (Steve Sarras), Wobble Baby (Steve Sarras) 3 points: AMF Weirdo (A Ray), Aussie Stitch (Rangel), CTW Til Then Tes (Steve Sarras), MPJ Wild Flower (Rangel), WW Slick Simon (Wayne Ward) 2 points: AMF Whisterical (A Ray), BGR Clark Kent (Brad Boeckenstedt), Keeper Go Quasar (Xtrem Hess), BRC Justic (Xtrem Hess), Saber Bennett (Imark) 1 point: AMF Well Played (A Ray), Aussie Mak (Rangel), Hashtag Yani (Abrahamson), Mr Ellie (Rangel) 0 points: JS Beach Patrol (Rangel), Ponda Waco Hound (Abrahamson), Tiny Hug (Steve Sarras) Saber Hannah (Imark), out Previous Next

< Back NGA SPRING MEET PUT ON HOLD AGAIN Apr 21, 2020 Due to the ongoing concerns with the corona virus pandemic we have been forced to, once again, postpone the NGA's spring meet. We have now rescheduled the meet for the week of June 1-5. Schooling will be held on May 24, 25, 27 and 28. However, with so much still unknown, we will continue to monitor the situation and provide any updates we can as to the ongoing status of the meet. Please direct any specific questions or concerns about the meet to the NGA office. At this time, the office is operating with limited hours (M - F, 9:00-4:00) until further notice. Also, per Dickinson County Health Department Orders, public access will be limited into the office, so please call ahead if you plan on coming to the NGA office for any reason. Previous Next

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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 21, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won eight out of his last nine Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Keep Diggin has two wins, a second and a third in his last four Grade AA starts, JS Saltythursday has back-to-back Grade AA victories and JS Oakietwister has three wins in a row (C, B, A). Imark Kennel’s Imark Daria has five straight victories (A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bottoms Up has three wins and two seconds in his last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Kennel-mate BGR Ramblin Man has three straight victories (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s FGF Georgejetson has two wins and six seconds in his last eight 3/8 races (TA, TAA) for trainer Joe Otto. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Sir Bark Alot has back-to-back 3/16 victories (TB, TAA) for trainer John Farmer. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Kennedy has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer James Campbell. Wayne Ward Kennel’s LW Derby Lane has captured three out of his last four trips (M, C, B) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back WVGOBA KEYSTONE CHAMPIONSHIP APPEARS WIDE OPEN None of the greyhounds with first-round victories in the $65,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Keystone (3/8th) Championship repeated their winning efforts in the second round Wednesday afternoon at Wheeling Island. Posting second-round wins were Steve Sarras Kennel’s TS Woody and TS Overbite Ovie along with Imark Kennel’s CET Marlin. First round winners were Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Wild Blue Bee, Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s JAS Strait Aces and Steve Sarras Kennel’s CET Dirty Skinny. The semi-finals are set for Sunday, Oct. 15, and the Keystone Championship is scheduled for Saturday matinee, Oct. 21. After two rounds, CET Dirty Skinny (Steve Sarras) tops the leaderboard with 25 points followed by TS Woody (Steve Sarras) with 22 points. Three greyhounds – JAS Strait Aces (Patriot/Taplin), CET Dirty Toodls (Steve Sarras) and CET Marlin (Imark) – have 20 points each. Points after the second-round follow: CET Dirty Skinny (Steve Sarras), 25 points TS Woody (Steve Sarras), 22 points JAS Strait Aces (Patriot/Taplin), 20 points CET Dirty Toodls (Steve Sarras), 20 points CET Marlin (Imark), 20 points Wild Blue Bee (Xtrem Hess Racing), 17 points Wild Chomp Dude (Xtrem Hess Racing), 17 points CET Zinc (Imark), 17 points TS Overbite Ovie (Steve Sarras), 15 points CG’s Delete (Code Red), 13 points CET Miguel (Steve Sarras), 12 points Apollo Justice (Steve Sarras), 10 points CET Murray (Wayne Ward), 8 points TS Porky (Steve Sarras), 6 points Aaralynn Jean (Patriot/Taplin), 6 points Raise The Wind (Steve Sarras), 5 points CET Perch (Steve Sarras), 3 points Trade Up (Steve Sarras), 3 points Baccarat (Steve Sarras), 3 points Arroyo Kingston (Code Red), 3 points (CET Beta was scratched before the second round). Previous Next

< Back NGA SPRING MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS -THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2020 Jim Gartland May 28, 2020 50 races scheduled: Dragged after every 10, no watering Track Condition: Fast Weather: Overcast, 67 degrees (SCR = Scratched) Nominator ran every 4th race (i.e.: Races 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, etc.); Number following name indicates nominator’s first race. JAMES POTTER – (Race 1) 30.61, 30.42, 31.28, SCR MICHAEL STRICKLAND – (Race 2) 30.00, 30.44 HARLAND OLSON - (Race 3) 30.00, 30.63, 30.63 KENNETH BIEHLE – (Race 4) 30.31, 30.22, 29.79 , 30.11, 30.40, 30.40, 30.79, 30.38, 30.38, 30.54, 30.42, 31.08 MONTE JACOBS - (Race 10) 30.30, 30.67 URSULA O'DONNELL – (Race 15) 30.26, 30.87 CRAIGIE, INC . – (Race 17) 30.80, 30.39, 30.80 SEASTROM KENNELS – (Race 18) 31.03, 30.45, 30.45, 30.48 RANDY FINEGAN - (Race 23) 30.54, 30.63, 30.60, 30.60, 30.87 BRANT TAPLIN - (Race 29) 30.69, 30.78, 30.97, 31.09, 31.49, 30.96 DAVID HAYS - (Race 34) 30.48, 30.86, 30.85, 30.67, 31.08, 31.26, SCR Previous Next

< Back WHEELING TRACK ANNIVERSARY: TOP STAKES FINAL FIELDS, NO. 5 AND NO. 6 Stan Pawloski Aug 14, 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. 6 – the 1982 $55,000 City of Wheeling Sprint and No. 5 – the 2001 $35,000 Spring Classic. 1982 City of Wheeling Sprint (ranked No. 6) Friday evening, July 30, 1982 The championship final field featured two All-American greyhounds, My Problem and Mr. Wizard, who combined for nine stakes crowns at different tracks during their racing careers. From the rail out, the finalists and their achievements follow: 1-MY PROBLEM (Julian Dial Kennel) - 1983 All-American - Winner of the 1983 West Virginia Classic - Winner of the 1982 Orange Park Juvenile - Winner of the 1982 Orange Park Derby - Winner of the 1983 Rhode Island Derby - Second in the Florida/World Challenge - Finalist in the 1982 West Virginia Classic - Set Wheeling 5/16th track record (30.22) - 103 career wins 2-COOL CHANGE (Pecos Kennel) - Wheeling record 9-race 3/8th consecutive win streak - 1982 Wheeling record (57-18-12-4). 3-K’S MOON (E.J. Alderson Kennel) - Second in wins at Wheeling in 1982 (85-33-17-15) 4-HIGH GLASS (Steubenville Kennel) - Winner of the 1982 Orlando King & Queen Stakes - Finalist 1983 Greyhound Grand Prix - 1982 Wheeling record (36-17-6-5) 5-Mr. WIZARD (Jon Seastrom Kennel) - 1982 All-American - Winner of the 1982 West Virginia Classic - Winner of the 1981 Ebro Juvenile - Winner of the 1981 Ebro King & Queen Stakes - Winner of the 1982 Ebro Derby - Winner of the 1982 American Derby - Finalist in the 1983 Wheeling Kennel Medley (3/8th leg) - 1981 and 1982 Ebro win champ (17 and 18 victories) - Set Wheeling 3/8th track record twice (38.07 and 37.98) - Set Wheeling 5/16th track record (30.23) 6-J’S SUSIE (Steubenville Kennel) - Winner of the 1980 City of Wheeling Stakes - 1980 Wheeling win champ (33 victories) - 1980 Honorable Mention All-American - 54 career wins - 1982 Wheeling record (22-6-5-4) 7-DB’s DUDLEY - Raced at Plainfield, CT 8-LIL MISS MARKER (Kansas Kennel) - Finalist in the 1982 West Virginia Classic - Finalist in the 1982 Seabrook Great Greyhound Race - 1982 Wheeling record (41-18-7-6) In the championship final, Lil Miss Marker – a littermate to 1981 West Virginia Classic champ Tuf Threads – broke seventh from the eight-hole but rushed up into second behind DB’s Dudley heading down the backstretch. The pair battled to the stretch with Lil Miss Marker getting up by a length at the wire in 30.47. High Glass settled for third. Completing the finish were J’s Susie, fourth; My Problem, fifth; Mr. Wizard, sixth; K’s Moon, seventh; and Cool Change, eighth. Lil Miss Marker had three wins, a third and a fifth in the five preliminary rounds. 2001 Spring Classic (ranked No. 5) Saturday evening, May 26, 2001 The championship final field featured five of the best greyhounds racing at Wheeling Downs at the time – Fortified Rush, Luckydeals Honor, Iruska All Star, Soul Cipher and Cheek To Cheek. In the Greyhound Review magazine in July 2001, Pawloski called the championship field “perhaps the best field of sprinters ever to go to post in the final of a Spring Classic championship at Wheeling Downs.” From the rail out, the finalists and their accomplishments follow: 1-CEE BAR DORY (Mike Fynmore Kennel) - 14 wins at Wheeling in 2001 2-CHEEK TO CHEEK (ZEZ Kennel) - Second in the 2000 Wheeling Spring Juvenile - Third in the 2000 Wheeling Spring Classic - Finalist in the 2000 Firecracker Classic - Second in wins at Wheeling in 2000 (35 victories) - 63 career wins - 20 wins at Wheeling in 2001 3-TEMPO LIZZIE (Cardinal Kennel) - 15 wins at Wheeling in 2001 4-LUCKYDEALS HONOR (Wayne Ward Kennel) - Winner of the 2003 Wichita Holiday Sprint - Second in the 2002 Wheeling Spring Classic - Second in the 2002 Wheeling Night of Stars - 52 career wins at Wheeling - 2001 Wheeling record (44-25-4-5) 5-FORTIFIED RUSH (Lester Raines Kennel) - 2000 Wichita Invitational Race of Champions (sixth) - 11-race consecutive win streak at Wheeling - 31 wins at Wheeling in 2000 - 58 career wins - 2001 Wheeling record (41-24-6-7) 6-SOUL CIPHER (Lester Raines Kennel) - Winner of the 2002 Wheeling Night of Stars - Finalist in the 2002 Spring Classic - 12-race consecutive win streak - 2001 Wheeling record (46-23-8-4) 7-IRUSKA ALL STAR (Iruska Racing Kennel) - Third in the 2002 Commissioner’s Cup - 2001 Wheeling win champ (63-30-16-6) - 60 career wins 8-SAN TAN CYPHER (ZEZ Kennel) - 24 wins at Wheeling in 2001 In the championship final, Fortified Rush and Luckydeals Honor rocketed out of the box virtually even going to the first turn. Fortified Rush with his aggressive style kept pushing to the rail from the outside – near the first turn Luckydeals Honor hesitated and then hopped to the outside giving Fortified Rush the lead on the rail heading down the backstretch. Fortified Rush opened up a 3-length cushion before Luckydeals Honor closed in the stretch to slice the margin to 1 ½ lengths at the wire. The champion stopped the clock in 30.35. Iruska All Star was a close third followed by Cheek To Cheek, fourth; Soul Cipher, fifth; San Tan Cypher, sixth; Tempo Lizzie, seventh; and Cee Bar Dory, eighth. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 27, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 27, 2020 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Roulette has four wins and three seconds in her last seven Grade AA trips for trainer Louise Strong. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s CTW Tira Misu has won five out of her last six outings (B, AA) for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mates GF La Duena has captured three out of her last four Grade TAA 3/16 races while CBJ Fly Blush has two wins and a second in her last three starts (B, A). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Butterworth has three straight Grade AA victories for trainer Ron Otto. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Drinkmepretty has won three out of her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Joel Roden. Blanchard Kennel’s High Wire Willy has captured three out of his last four Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate L’s Luv It has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade AA races. Rangel Kennel’s PJ Felicia has won three out of her last four 3/8 outings (TC, B, TAA) for trainer Alex Hall. Charter Kennel’s PJ Rich The Kid has captured three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Jay Falcone. Abrahamson Kennel’s Arkans Honshu has won three out of her last four races (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Imark Kennel’s Allday Emma has captured three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Scott Purdy. Previous Next

< Back RS'S DARK NIGHT WINS WVGOBA JUVENILE Sep 27, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Dark Night romped to victory Saturday afternoon in the final of the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Stakes at Wheeling Island. Breaking from the eight box, RS’s Dark Night rounded the first turn second to Code Red Kennel’s JA’s Croft before taking charge on the backstretch – pulling away to a 5 ½-length victory in 29.81. JA’s Croft took runner up honors while A Ray Kennel’s Mac’s New York rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the Juvenile final finish were RS’s Blue Heaven (Lester Raines), fourth; Mac’s Zhivago (A Ray), fifth; RS’s Prime Time (Lester Raines), sixth; Coach Wonder (Patriot/Taplin), seventh; and Mac’s Evita (A Ray), eighth. RS’s Dark Night, sent to post as the overwhelming favorite – is owned by Kelly Jo and Roger Salem and trained by Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of June 19, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jun 19, 2023 Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Nicole has captured three out of her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Aviator (AA) and Oshkosh Ogar (B, TA 3/16) have back-to-back wins. Blanchard Kennel’s Arma Guiness has won three out of his last four Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mates Artex Pumbaa has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA trips while Easi Utley (AA) and Arkans Kanisha (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Crime Boss has two straight Grade AA wins for trainer Natalie Looper. Kennel-mate Worth The Wait has three straight victories (B, A, AA). Steve Sarras Kennel’s Hollywood Week has two wins and two seconds in her last four outings (A, AA) for trainer Mike Holguin. Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Ruger has three 3/16 victories in a row (TA, TAA) for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s Boat Names has won four out of her last five starts (M, D, C, B) for trainer Joel Roden. Previous Next

< Back LK'S CRUSH N IT GETS 80TH LIFETIME WIN Jul 27, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – LK’s Crush N It of Lashmet kennel, a 2019 All-America first-team selection, collected his 80th lifetime victory Friday at Derby Lane. Starting from box 5 in Race 10, the 43-month-old son of LK’s Now R Never and LK’s All In broke sharply and led all the way – clocking the 550-yard Grade A event in 30.54 seconds. He finished 1-1/2 lengths in front of Nova kennel’s Deco Colt Gun. LK’s Crush N It paid $5 as the 3-2 wagering favorite. It was his fourth attempt at reaching the milestone. He has made 122 starts for breeders and kennel owners John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo. LK’s Crush N It is trained by Ken Deacon. Previous Next