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< Back NATIONAL HANDLE MARK SET AT WHEELING ISLAND Stan Pawloski May 24, 2022 The national single day handle record for greyhound racing at one racetrack was broken Saturday afternoon (May 7) at Wheeling Island. The total wagered on-track and off-track last Saturday on Wheeling Island greyhounds was $1,487,335, surpassing the $1,457,609 bet on greyhounds at The Woodlands in Kansas on March 11, 1992. For the week from Wednesday, May 4, through Sunday, May 8, Wheeling handled nearly $5 million – $4,910,233. In the first quarter of 2022 (January through March), the amount wagered on greyhound racing in West Virginia continued to climb. Wheeling Island handled nearly $56 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to almost $53 million last year – an 8 percent increase. At Tri-State, $33 million was bet on racing this year in the first quarter compared to $27 million in 2021 – a 24 percent hike. The following numbers validate the popularity of greyhound racing at Wheeling Island: - The Wheeling handle increased this year despite less racing days in the first quarter – 63 days in 2021 and only 60 days in 2022 – and less races this year – 17-race cards in 2022 compared to 20-race programs in 2021. - In the first quarter of 2021, Wheeling had five $1 million plus handle days while in the first three months of 2022 Wheeling had 18 days handling more than $1 million. - This year, Wheeling has had 18 consecutive Saturday handles topping $1 million. One Saturday card was canceled due to flooding. 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 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 GURLY, MAC'S ZHIVAGO TOP WVGOBA KEYSTONE STAKES QUALIFIERS Stan Pawloski Nov 18, 2021 Previous Next

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< 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 Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 24, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 24, 2022 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has won 11 out of his last 12 Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates Craigie Padre has three wins and two second in his last five Grade AA races while O Ya Simon Sez has won three out of his last four outings (D, C, B). Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Edward has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s You Got Lucky has three straight wins (C, B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Rangel Kennel’s MPJ Best Chance has captured three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) for trainer Rober Allen. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Nothin To It has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

< Back HALL OF FAME AUCTION NETS HUGE DONATION! Jim Gartland Jul 30, 2021 The recently completed Hall of Fame Facebook auction resulted in a donation of over $36,000 to the Greyhound Hall of Fame! Hundreds of items were donated and auctioned off over the course of a month or so and was well received by the greyhound nation. These funds will go a long way in helping the Hall remain a showplace and a shining light for the greyhound industry. Many, many thanks go out to all of those who donated items and especially to all of those who bid on and "won" these great memories and artifacts. Thanks also to Tom Taplin and family, Connie Karsmizki, Kathy Lounsbury, and Warren Kready, for all their time and effort in helping to make this a success. Most of all, however, the Hall and the industry owes a mountain of thanks to Donna and Brett Weeks as well as Nancy Nelson for organizing, operating and overseeing this tremendous undertaking! Donna and Nancy took care of all the details, from the smallest items to the biggest problems, beginning to end and without their hard work and dedication this event would have never taken place, let alone, been such a tremendous success. On behalf of the Hall and the greyhound industry, we salute you! Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of May 15, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski May 15, 2023 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Pumbaa has three straight Grade AA victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Arkans TMC Athos has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SE Tap House has two victories and two seconds in his last four Grade AA races for trainer Joe Otto. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Chicken has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade TAA 3/16 starts for trainer Jill Spicer. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gotta Go has back-to-back Grade AA victories for trainer Joe Palmer. Lester Raines Kennel’s Solomon Suntinca has two wins and a second in her last three 3/16 outings (TB, TA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Big Impact (B, A) and JS Atomic Dawg (B, A) have back-to-back victories while JS Oopsie Daisy has won three out of her last four races (D, C, B). Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Dunkin Switch has captured three out of her last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Ruger (TD, TC, TA 3/16) and FF Leroy Brown (M, D, C) have three straight wins for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of August 2, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted) Stan Pawloski Aug 2, 2026 Blanchard Kennel’s Arkwild B Grinch has won three out of his last four Grade AA starts for trainer Chris Maynard. Kennel-mates Arkwild B Fenwik has back-to-back wins (A, AA) while Midnite Mayhem has two victories and a second in his last three races (B, A). Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Miss Popular has captured three out of her last four Grade AA trips for trainer Natalie Looper. Kennel-mate Ifyaknowuknow has three straight wins (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s USA Fancy has won three out of her last four starts (A, AA) for trainer Cheyney Kuriata. Kennel-mate Itsalastmile has three victories and a second in his last five outings (M, C, B, A). Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Autumn has a win and four seconds in her last five Grade AA races for trainer Tom Engle. Kennel-mates FF Predator has back-to-back Grade AA victories while FF Pump Jack has two wins and a second in his last three trips (B, A). Lester Raines Kennel’s Azza LM has three victories and a second in his first four career starts (M, D, C) for trainer Joel Roden. Previous Next

< 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