< Back WHEELING TRACK ANNIVERSARY: TOP STAKES FINAL FIELDS, NO. 7 AND NO. 8 Stan Pawloski Aug 7, 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. 8 – the 2004 $50,000 Couch Potato Stakes and No. 7 – the 2008 $100,000 Wheeling Island Invitational. 2004 Couch Potato Stakes (ranked No. 8) Saturday evening, Nov. 6, 2004 All eight greyhounds in the championship competed in stake finals during their racing days, including 2004 All-American Greys Royalcrown and 2005 All-American Boone’s Fishnkid. From the rail out, the finalists and their achievements follow: 1- FLYING TAG HEUER (Flying Eagles/Miner Kennel) -2004 Wheeling record (42-9-5-11) 2- BOONE’S FISHNKI D (Lester Raines Kennel) - 2005 All-American - Winner of the 2005 Hollywood Joe Ryan Memorial - Second in the 2005 Hollywood World Classic - Finalist in the 2004 Wheeling Independence Day Classic - 2004 Wheeling record (25-13-6-3) 3- GREY’S ROYALCROW N (A Ray Kennel) - 2004 All-American - Winner of the 2004 Wheeling Independence Day Classic - Winner of the 2004 Wheeling Survivor Stakes - 2004 Wheeling record (46-23-8-5) 4- LONESOME CRY (Charter Kennel) - Winner of the 2003 Derby Lane Puppy Preview - Second in the 2003 Derby Lane T.L. Weaver Memorial Stakes - Finalist in the 2003 Derby Lane Matinee Idol - Finalist in the 2004 Southland Derby - 2003 Derby Lane win champ (35-21-6-3) 5- BOONE’S LINKY (Lester Raines Kennel) - Finalist 2004 Wheeling Independence Day Classic - 2004 Wheeling record (25-8-4-3) 6- FLYING TREY BOY (Flying Eagles/Miner Kennel) - Second in the 2004 Gulf Night of Stars - Third in the 2005 Derby Lane Sprint Classic - 2004 Wheeling record (24-12-3-1) 7- LEWIS AND WAX (Arivada/Plum Creek Kennel) - Second in the Wheeling Independence Day Classic - Finalist in the 2005 Bluffs Run Open - Set Wheeling 5/16th track record (29.37) - 2004 Wheeling record (50-15-13-10) 8- KAY V WILLARD (Steubenville Kennel) - Finalist in the 2005 Hollywood World Classic - Finalist in the 2004 Wheeling Independence Day Classic - 2004 Wheeling record (37-13-6-4) In the championship final, Lonesome Cry – sent to post at 11-1 odds – posted a box-to-wire 2-length victory in 30.30. Lewis And Wax finished second and Greys Royalcrown got up for third. Completing the finish were Boone’s Fishnkid, fourth; Flying Tag Heuer, fifth; Kay V Willard, sixth; Boone’s Linky, seventh; and Flying Trey Boy, the favorite, eighth. Lonesome Cry had a pair of wins and a seventh in the preliminary rounds. 2008 Wheeling Island Invitational (ranked No. 7) Saturday afternoon, Oct. 18, 2008 Six of the eight greyhounds in the championship qualified for multiple stakes finals during their careers, including 2008 All-American Flying Mancini. From the rail out, the finalists and their accomplishments follow: 1- PAL WW WENDY (Wayne Ward Kennel) - 2008 Wheeling record (61-13-11-4) 2- GABLE TWINKIE (Gable Kennel) - 2008 Wheeling record (64-13-12-6) 3- KIOWA WW BROTHER (Wayne Ward Kennel) - Winner of the 2009 Superstar Challenge - Second in the 2008 Holiday Sprint - Finalist in the 2008 Panhandle Sprint - 10-race win streak in 2009 - Tied for second in wins at Wheeling in 2008 (48-22-6-13) 4- MAKIN BAKIN (Charter Kennel) - 2007 Wheeling win co-champ, 55-30-8-3 - Third in the 2008 Holiday Sprint - Third in the 2008 Wheeling Night of Stars - Finalist in the 2006 Woodlands Fall Futurity - Finalist in the 2008 Wheeling Superstar Challenge - 2008 Wheeling mark (50-19-11-8); career wins 58 5- FLYING MANCINI (Flying Eagles/Miner Kennel) - 2008 All-American - Winner of the 2008 Woodlands Kansas Bred Sprint - Winner of the 2008 Woodlands William Grace Countdown Stakes - Winner of the 2008 Derby Lane 660 Challenge - Winner of the 2009 Derby Lane Inaugural - Second in the 2008 Woodlands Great American Greyhound Futurity - Second in the 2008 Woodlands Shamrock 660 Stakes - Second in the 2009 Derby Lane Matinee Idol Stakes - Third in the 2009 Derby Lane Sprint Classic - Finalist in the 2008 American Derby (Lincoln) - Finalist in the 2009 Derby Lane Distance Classic - Finalist in the 2009 Wheeling Holiday Sprint - Set Woodlands 7/16th track record (43.22) 6- FLYING WESTOVER (Flying Eagles/Miner Kennel) - Finalist in the 2008 Woodlands Great American Greyhound Futurity - Finalist in the 2009 Wheeling Winner’s Challenge - Finalist in the 2009 George Kellas Memorial Cup - 2008 Wheeling record (38-15-4-5) 7- SELDOMSCENETEARS (Wayne Ward Kennel) - Finalist in the 2008 Wheeling Holiday Sprint - Finalist in the 2009 Wheeling Superstar Challenge - Finalist in the 2009 George Kellas Memorial Cup - 2008 Wheeling record (30-8-1-7) 8- KANSAS BUZZER (Wayne Strong Kennel) - Second in the 2008 Woodlands William Grace Countdown Stakes - Third in the Wheeling Firecracker Sprint - 11-race win streak at Woodlands - 2008 Wheeling record (41-11-12-6) In the championship final, Kiowa WW Brother – sent to post at 4-1 odds as the second favorite to Flying Mancini – rocketed to the early lead from the three box and never looked back in winning by 7 lengths in 29.65. Kansas Buzzer took runner up honors while Seldomscenetears closed in the stretch to round out the trifecta ticket. Completing the finish were Makin Bakin, fourth; Flying Mancini, fifth; Gable Twinkie, sixth; Flying Westover, seventh; and Pal WW Wendy, eighth. Kiowa WW Brother had two wins and a second in the qualifying rounds. Previous Next

< Back NGA SPRING MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - MONDAY, MAY 25, 2020 Jim Gartland May 25, 2020 37 races scheduled: Drag after every listed 10.No watering Conditions: Light rain – 63 degrees – Track: Fast (SCR = Scratched) Nominator ran every 4th race (i.e.: Races 1, 5, 9, 13, 17, etc.); Number following name indicates nominator’s first race. KENNETH BIEHLE – (Race 1) 30.28 , 30.42, 30.70, 30.93, 30.87(run back), 31.01, 30.71, 30.77, 30.91, 30.98, 30.87, 31.09, 31.25 CRAIGIE, INC - (Race 2) 30.64, 30.88, 30.44 DAVID HAYS – (Race 3) 30.86, 31.24, 31.35, 31.16, 31.41, 31.86, 31.26 RANDY FINEGAN - (Race 4) 31.11, 30.96, 30.80, 30.86, 31.27 BRANT TAPLIN – (Race 14) 31.04, 31.34, 31.08, 31.09, 31.52, 31.57, SCR MONTE JACOBS - (Race 24) 30.86, 30.53, SCR Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of December 6, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Dec 20, 2021 Imark Kennel’s Chico Man has won four out of his last five Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer DiAnn Derr. Kennel-mates Tickle Ur Fancy has catured three out of her last four outings (A, AA) while Imark Daria has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Code Red Kennel’s Mr Einstein has won three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Tom Engle. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s FGF Georgejetson has two victories and three seconds in his last five 3/8 starts (TA, TAA) for trainer Joe Otto. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Bottoms Up has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Blanchard Kennel’s Loyal Alps has three straight 3/8 victories (TC, B, TA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Previous Next

< Back NGA Fall Meet Schooling Results—Thursday, October 9, 2025 Jim Gartland Oct 10, 2025 43 races scheduled: Drag after every 10 races. No watering Conditions: Overcast – 60º – Track: Fast (SCR = Scratched) DAVID STRONG – (Race 1) 30.44, 30.38, 30.40, 30.87, 30.56, 30.62, 31.16, 30.30 JAWS RACING – (Race 2) 31.12, 30.42, 30.56, 30.53, 30.93, 30.88, 30.99, 30.64, 30.96, 30.99, 30.99, 30.87, 31.18, 31.35, 31.56, 31.49, 32.02 MIKE STRICKLAND – (Race 3) 30.27, 29.94 , 30.49, 30.11, 30.83, 30.57, 30.44, 30.51, 30.71, 30.73, 30.96, 30.71, 30.92, 31.33, 31.19, 31.17, 30.80, 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 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 NGA FALL MEET SCHOOLING RESULTS - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2020 Jim Gartland Oct 8, 2020 51 races scheduled: Dragged after every 10, no watering Track Condition: Fast Weather: Sunny, 58º (SCR = Scratched) HARLAND OLSON - (Race 1) 30.98 LA RAY HOWARD - (Race 2) 31.49 STEVEN WARD - (Race 3) 29.87 , 29.88, 29.92, 30.33, 30.31, 30.37, 30.44, 30.60, 30.76, 30.49, 30.46, 30.58, 30.94, SCR BRANT TAPLIN - (Race 4) 30.33, 30.35, 31.00 CRAIGIE, INC. – (Race 5) 30.14, 30.23, 30.13, 30.35, 30.38, 30.45, 30.76 MICHAEL STRICKLAND – (Race 6) 30.31, 30.30, 30.59, 30.63 KATE BARTLEY - (Race 16) 30.91, 31.32, 31.53 DAVID STRONG - (Race 22) 30.99, 30.70, 30.75, 31.68, 30.96 MONTE JACOBS - (Race 28) 30.60, 30.42, 30.95 JAMES POTTER – (Race 33) 30.74, 31.25, 30.49, 31.24, 30.95, 30.92 MARCOS GONZALEZ - (Race 40) 31.20, 31.56, 31.83, 31.81 Previous Next

Learn about the National Greyhound Association and dog racing in North America. Gain insight to the fasted dog breed in the world and the greyhound professionals who steward the breed to perfection! Rooted in Tradition Since 1906 The National Greyhound Association (NGA), is a voluntary non-profit association operated in accordance with the laws of Kansas. The NGA is officially recognized by the entire greyhound racing industry—namely, all greyhound racetracks and individual racing jurisdictions, as well as foreign greyhound registries and governing bodies—as the sole registry for racing greyhounds on the North American continent., primarily the United State and Mexico. Organized in 1906, the National Greyhound Association has functioned in this capacity as the sole registry ever since the inception of greyhound track racing in the United States for more than 2,000 greyhound owners and breeders whose Greyhounds compete at tracks throughout the United States and Mexico. Records on all breedings, litters whelped, individual registrations, transfers, leases, etc., are maintained at the NGA’s headquarters in Abilene, Kansas. The NGA’s rigid identification system, the envy of other pari-mutuel racing and animal registries, has played an integral role in maintaining the sport’s impressive reputation as a creditable, major spectator sport. It also is a primary concern and goal of the NGA to promote the improvement and development of the greyhound breed itself, through maintenance of pedigree and Stud-book records dating back to the latter part of the 19th century. The NGA is an associate member of the World Greyhound Racing Federation and a charter and founding member of the World Alliance of Greyhound Registries, The Greyhound Alliance and the American Greyhound Council. Twice a year, the National Greyhound Association hosts National Meets to showcase up-and-coming greyhound athletes, collaborate on industry-related business and celebrate our greyhound achievements . The National Greyhound Association is a community of industry members , wealthy in knowledge about greyhounds and dogs alike, and a long history of friendship.

< Back Tri State Kennel Wins for Grade AA 550 /A 550 /TAA 677 - Dec 19-23 P. Saul Dec 25, 2023 Abrahamson Kennel captured three Grade AA wins with Cg’s Styxnstones (TS-5-2-0-1-0), CG’s Sun Storm (TS-29-21-5-2-0) and littermate Cg’s Honesty (TS-34-9-6-4-6). Heather Lomax Kennel had three Grade AA wins from littermates (2) Hl’s Brian (TS-44-15-13-4-2) and Hl’s Antonio (TS-51-10-5-9-1). Two Grade A winners were Arroyo Demetris (TS-25-4-4-7-1) and Kfb Lb’s Legacy (TS-48-10-2-4-3). Lester Raines Kennel seized two Grade AA wins for Js Stay Humble (TS-9-6-1-0-0) and Js Outer Limits (TS-49-9-13-10-4). Double G Kennel grabbed one Grade AA win with Ab Draconium (TS-26-17-1-1-4). Two racers, Tnt Scotsman (TS-23-5-10-1-2) and Coach Heath (TS-18-5-3-0-4) had Grade A wins. Rs Racing took two Grade A wins with Apollo Justice (TS-42-10-9-5-4) and Speedin Miss (TS-53-11-14-6-4). Superior Kennel captured two Grade A wins from Oya Jessie Jane (TS-36-6-11-4-6) and O Ya Good Looken (TS-53-9-5-6-9). On Line Racing Kennel had two Grade TAA wins with Army (TS-42-15-11-5-6). Kennels capturing one Grade A win were Blanchard Kennel (Bgr Bottoms Up, TS-25-5-3-1-5), CET Kennel (Cet Dirty Tom, TS-16-6-3-1-0) and JS Kennel (Od Red Romer, TS-45-4-12-10-5). Previous Next

< Back NGA Spring Meet Schooling Results Jim Gartland Apr 7, 2025 Monday, April 7, 2025 44 races scheduled: Drag after every 10 races. No watering Conditions: Sunny, Cool – 35º start - 45º finish – Track: Fast (HS = Hand Slip (not timed) SCR = Scratched) JAWS RACING – (Race 1) 30.91, 31.32, 31.11, 30.95, 30.90, 30.91, 31.10, 31.11, 30.68, 31.47(run back), 30.81, 31.13, 31.32, 31.08, 31.23, 31.55, 31.40, 31.51, 31.15, 31.69 WOODALL/TAPLIN – (Race 2) 31.02, 30.79 DAVID STRONG – (Race 3) 30.83, 30.64, 30.41, 30.40 , 31.00, 31.03, 31.01 SEASTROM KENNELS - (Race 4) 30.86, 30.78, 31.19, 31.52, 30.98, 31.62, HS JACOBS RACING - (Race 10) 31.14, 31.30, 30.78, 30.98, 31.17 ROBERT GETSO - (Race 30) 32.24, 32.45, 32.52, 34.42 Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of June 5, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jun 5, 2023 Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Xtrem Bogonia has three straight Grade TAA 3/16 wins for trainer Jill Spicer. Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Kusapin has two victories and a second in his last three outings (A, AA) for trainer Chris Maynard. Imark Kennel’s GF St Kitts has back-to-back 3/16 wins (TA, TAA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Arkans TT Flash has two victories and two seconds in his last four races (B, A) for trainer Chey Kuriata. Code Red Kennel’s FF Lynx has two wins and a second in her last three trips (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Charter Kennel’s JSP Invest In Me has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate JSP Funny Money has won three out of her last four starts (D, C, B). Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of October 16, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Oct 16, 2023 Steve Sarras Kennel’s Glasgow Kiss has won four out of his last five Grade AA races for trainer Mike Holguin. Kennel-mates Florentine has captured three out of her last four Grade AA trips while Spartan Shield has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Hell Bent has three victories and a second in his last four Grade AA outings for trainer Jill Spicer. Charter Kennel’s JSP Hush Money has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TA, TAA) for trainer James Campbell. Blanchard Kennel’s Ark RB Fitzpatrk has two straight victories (A, AA) for trainer Chris Maynard. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s GLS On Demand has back-to-back 3/16 wins (TA, TAA) for trainer Natalie Looper. Imark Kennel’s Limpopo has two victories in a row (B, A) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Previous Next