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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as July 25, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 25, 2022 Imark Kennel’s Imark Trixie has three straight Grade AA wins for trainer DiAnn Derr. Charter Kennel’s All The Beers has won three out of his last four outings (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Worthwhile has back-to-back Grade AA victories while Shy Away has three wins in a row (B, A, AA). Blanchard Kennel’s JW Blondie has back-to-back victories (A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Gabbin Gabby has two straight 3/16 wins (TB, TAA) for trainer Joe Palmer. Jacobs Kennel’s Marlyn Mason has three victories in a row (C, B, A) for trainer Louise Strong. Kennel-mate Slatex Wine has two wins and a second in his last three trips. Code Red Kennel’s KC’s Maybach has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Dont Tread On Me has captured three out of his last four races (M, D, C) for trainer Jay Falcone. Previous Next

< Back CET DIRTY DILLY REPEATS IN RURAL RUBE, FGF DAVYCROCKETT SELECTED FOR FLASHY SIR IN 2022 AWARDS Jim Gartland Feb 21, 2023 A West Virginia speedster and a Southland distance star have been chosen as recipient's of the NGA’s annual Awards; CET Dirty Dilly returns as the repeat winner of the Rural Rube and Southland distance star, FGF Davycrocket t has captured the Flashy Sir. With no major stakes scheduled in 2022, the NGA awards took on a different look and voting method but, no doubt, the two winners were obvious selections. A 2018 daughter of SH Avatar-CET Dirty Nicki , CET Dirty Dilly continued right where she left off in 2021, tearing up the competition at Tri State on her way to a North American leading 40 wins on the year. Three different times during the season, she would go on seven race win streaks and would end the year on December 30th with an impressive ten length romp. She would finish out of the trifecta only once in all of her 48 starts finishing 7th in a race back in October where she encountered early trouble. She was also voted Captain of the All American team by the NGA. Owned and raced by Carl Tomblin II, Dilly was, obviously, the most consistent sprinter in the land over the past year. She won her first start in January and would win 39 more times including that last start in December. Dilly would finish the year with a 48-40-3-4-0 record, missing the pay sheet only once the entire year! A much deserved award for this fabulous sprinter. Congratulations to Carl Tomblin and all the connections of CET Dirty Dilly . FGF Davycrockett was a unanimous choice for the Flashy Sir award finishing the year as the win and money leader at Southland running strictly distance races. Crockett is a July 2019 son of Trent Lee-FGF Jamboree and was a Southland distance star for the Charter Kennel. Racing exclusively at 660 and 703 yards, Crockett was equally tough at either distance. His first win of the year came in January at 703 yards and his last at 660 yards in December. In between he would miss the pay sheet only five times over the course of the year. He finished with a 45-18-9-5-8 record and earned well over $300,000 for his efforts. Crockett , who was also named to the 2022 All American team, was raised and is owned by Kevin Fulton. Congratulations to FGF Davycrockett and all his connections! The 52nd Annual NGA Rural Rube and Flashy Sir awards will be presented at the awards ceremonies program at the Greyhound Hall of Fame on Thursday night, April 27, during the NGA's Spring Meet. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of July 26, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 26, 2021 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbi’s Gusta Win has captured six out of his last seven Grade AA races for trainer Louise Strong. Charter Kennel’s Barts Worthwhile has two wins and two seconds in her last four Grade AA trips for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Superbowl (TA, TAA) and FGF Ron Weasley (TB, TA, TAA) have three straight 3/16 victories while Oshkosh Elway (TB, TA) has back-to-back 3/16 wins. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Little Lies has two Grade AA victories in a row for trainer Ron Otto. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has back-to-back 3/8 wins (B, TAA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s Keeper Tai has won three out of his last four outings (C, B, A) for trainer Jill Spicer. Steve Sarras Kennel’s LK’s Santorini has two victories and two seconds in her last four starts (B, A) for trainer Barb Long. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Callmecrazy has two wins and a second in her last three trips (B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Imark Kennel’s Havin A Hissyfit has three straight victories (D, C, B) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Code Red Kennel’s FF Roadhouse has three wins in a row (M, C, B) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next

< Back NGA Spring Nationals 2025 Final Results Apr 17, 2025 Spring Meet 2025 Thursday Results Downlaod PDF SENIOR 1 Stake FINAL Race 1 WW U BELONG TOME (A-8) 5 1 1-2 1-2 1-NS 30.30 JUST HELD WW WORKIN ON IT (A-6) 4 3 3 3 2-NS 30.31 ALMOST UP WW MANY BLESSING (A-13) 2 2 2 2 3-1/2 30.34 WINNING EFFORT WW POP COPY (A-2) 1 4 4 4 4-3 30.53 WELL UP JAWS RACING, LLC, (TOP OF THE PILE-WW SWIFT HEART) SENIOR 1 Stake FLITE 1 Race 2 TURBO MARIA (A-12) 2 1 1-3 1-4 1-2 30.50 NEVER HEADED TURBO ROWAN (A-5) 1 4 3 3 2-2 30.64 MIDTRACK BID WW REKINDLE (A-10) 4 3 4 4 3-5 1/2 30.89 FOLLOWED PACE WW FILM STAR (A-3) 5 2 2 2 4-6 1/2 30.95 THREAT TO STRETCH EDWARD F. GARDNER, JR. OR NORMAN RADER, (LONESOME CRY-MAGNIFICENT WON) SENIOR 1 Stake FLITE 2 Race 3 ML AT MY SIDE 2 1 1-3 1-3 1-6 30.46 BREEZING, RAIL TURBO MACK (A-9) 1 2 2 2 2-6 30.87 STEADILY WW GRIM REAPER (A-4) 5 3 3 3 3-8 31.03 SLOW START WW THE WASP (A-11) 4 4 4 4 4-9 1/2 31.12 TARDILY AWAY LAWRENCE SMITH OR JACOBS RACING KENNEL, (GOLD STANDARD-FIREY CANBE BOTT) SENIOR 2 Stake FINAL Race 4 WW COLD AS YOU (A-24) 4 3 2 1-1 1-1/2 30.44 THRU ON RAIL WW PUDDIN PAY (A-21) 5 4 3 3 2-1/2 30.49 BOLD BID LATE TURBO RYDER (A-19) 2 1 1-1 2 3-1 1/2 30.56 SET FAST PACE CD NEW START (A-17) 1 2 4 4 4-3 1/2 30.68 EVEN PACE JAWS RACING, LLC, (TOP OF THE PILE-WW SWIFT HEART) SENIOR 2 Stake FLITE 1 Race 5 WW ALREADY GONE (A-16) 4 1 1-8 1-10 1-4 1/2 30.56 QUICK COMMAND WW RENEWED (A-18) 5 3 3 2 2-4 1/2 30.87 LATE DRIVE WW GOOD INTENT (A-26) 2 4 4 3 3-6 1/2 31.02 STEADY PACE WW CHARGE IT (A-22) 1 2 2 4 4-9 31.20 EARLY FACTOR JAWS RACING, LLC, (LAST OUTLAW-WW FOCA) SENIOR 2 Stake FLITE 2 Race 6 TURBO RALPH (A-14) 5 1 1-3 1-3 1-HD 30.81 DETERMINED TURBO YAHOO (A-25) 2 3 2 2 2-HD 30.83 CLOSED GAP WW HEAD TO TOP (A-20) 1 4 4 4 3-3 31.03 OFFSTRIDED, TURN TURBO MABEL (A-23) 4 2 3 3 4-5 1/2 31.20 EVEN GAIT EDWARD F. 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OR NORMAN RADER, (SWITZLER JAMMIN-TURBO RACHEL ONE) SENIOR 3 Stake FINAL Race 7 WW AT THE TOP (A-38) 4 3 1-5 1-4 1-3 1/2 30.16 HANDY WIN WW FAVORITE GAL (A-34) 5 4 2 2 2-3 1/2 30.42 GOOD EFFORT WW ACE (A-32) 2 2 3 3 3-6 1/2 30.62 CARRIED WIDE, TURN ML SIDE POCKET 1 1 4 4 4-10 30.87 WIDE 1ST TURN JAWS RACING, LLC, (ROB GRONKOWSKI-WW ALL ALLISON) SENIOR 3 Stake FLITE 1 Race 8 WW BLACK MAMBA 2 4 2 1-1 1-4 1/2 30.61 OUTRAN FIELD TURBO REID (A-31) 1 2 3 2 2-4 1/2 30.93 FINE EFFORT TURBO MASON (A-33) 4 1 1-2 3 3-7 31.11 SET EARLY PACE WW ABOVE GROUND (A-36) 5 3 4 4 4-7 1/2 31.14 CARRIED WIDE JAWS RACING, LLC OR WILLIAM MC CARTHY, (TOP OF THE PILE-ADH FLO JO) SENIOR 3 Stake FLITE 2 Race 9 WW JUST U WAIT (A-30) 5 2 3 2 1-5 30.57 DESPITE TROUBLE TURBO VISA (A-37) 2 4 4 4 2-5 30.94 LATE CHARGE WW MAZAPAN (A-28) 4 1 1-1 1-1 3-6 1/2 31.03 CLOSE QUARTERS WW SHAKE IT OFF (A-35) 1 3 2 3 4-10 1/2 31.30 EARLY THREAT JAWS RACING, LLC, (SHOW ON THE ROAD-WW JESSIESPAYDAY) SENIOR 4 Stake FINAL Race 10 GLS GIVE THANKS 5 3 3 2 1-4 30.21 HURRIED HOME LET'S GO 4 1 1-1 1-2 2-4 30.49 SET GAME PACE TURBO TRIP (A-43) 2 2 2 3 3-5 1/2 30.59 FORCED PACE RAIL IKUZO 1 4 4 4 4-12 31.04 EVEN PACE LOUISE OR GREG STRONG, (SHOW ON THE ROAD-GLS MUSTARD) SENIOR 4 Stake FLITE 1 Race 11 GLS YNOT ME 5 1 1-3 1-3 1-2 1/2 30.48 BOX TO WIRE WW TROMPO (A-42) 2 2 3 3 2-2 1/2 30.67 HIT, CAME ON WW CHARRO (A-45) 1 4 4 4 3-7 1/2 31.01 BUMPED 1ST TURN TURBO CRY (A-41) 4 3 2 2 4-10 31.17 THREAT EARLY LOUISE OR GREG STRONG, (SHOW ON THE ROAD-GLS MUSTARD) SENIOR 4 Stake FLITE 2 Race 12 ANDIAMO 1 2 2 1-1 1-2 31.02 BEST IN DUEL GETSO'S ASHLEY (A-39) 5 1 1-1 2 2-2 31.15 OUTGAMED, WIDE GETSO'S OSTEG (A-46) 2 4 4 4 3-10 31.73 FOLLOWED PACE GETSO'S SOPHIE (A-44) 4 3 3 3 4-11 1/2 31.83 EVEN GAIT ROBERT HARDISON, (SHIMA SHINE-DEAD TO ME) SPRINT Stake FINAL Race 13 ML SIDE ACTION 1 2 2 2 1-1 1/2 30.20 SPRINT CHAMP ML SIDE HUSTLE 4 1 1-2 1-1 2-1 1/2 30.30 SET GAME PACE ML SIDE BY SIDE 2 3 3 3 3-6 30.62 SLOW START GLS UNCLE SID 5 4 4 4 4-8 30.78 LATE BREAK LAWRENCE SMITH OR JACOBS RACING KENNEL, (GOLD STANDARD-FIREY CANBE BOTT) SPRINT Stake FLITE 1 Race 14 GLS YES I DID 4 1 1-2 1-1 1-2 30.20 WITHSTOOD THREAT BL COMMUNITY 5 2 2 2 2-2 30.34 BOLD BID ADH TOP SECRET 1 4 4 4 3-6 30.64 WIDE 1ST TURN GLS LITTLE RONA 2 3 3 3 4-6 1/2 30.67 ON INSIDE LOUISE OR GREG STRONG, (SHOW ON THE ROAD-GLS MUSTARD) SPRINT Stake FLITE 2 Race 15 SHELTON (A-47) 1 3 3 2 1-1 30.76 DESPITE TROUBLE BL BIG RED 2 2 1-3 1-3 2-1 30.82 ALMOST HELD ML SLEEK SIDE 4 4 2 3 3-2 30.89 RAIL THREAT WW SOLID ROCK (A-50) 5 1 4 4 4-7 1/2 31.29 HIT 1ST TURN JERRY PATTERSON, (BARCELONA BOSS-TEASER'S TWIRL) CONSOLATION Race 16 WW DANCE PARTY (A-48) 5 1 1-3 1-6 1-5 30.33 NEVER IN DOUBT ALLON Z 2 3 3 3 2-5 30.68 STEADY EFFORT WW GAME AHEAD (A-27) 1 2 2 2 3-8 30.88 RACED INSIDE GETSO'S BEATRICE (A-1) 4 4 4 4 4-19 31.65 SAVE GROUND JAWS RACING, LLC, (KONOMI-WW SMOKIN HOT) BORCHERS 31.90 Race 17 VAMOS 1 3 1-3 1-4 1-3 1/2 30.80 HANDY WIN WW SKIPPIN BYE (A-29) 2 1 3 2 2-3 1/2 31.06 STEADILY WW STRAITSHOOTER (A-7) 4 6 4 3 3-4 31.10 GOOD EFFORT WW TOKIO (A-40) 5 4 2 4 4-7 31.28 EARLY THREAT WW LONG HAUL (A-15) 7 5 5 5 5-13 31.72 BORCHERS WINNER JOHNNY CASH (A-49) 8 2 6 6 6-31 1/2 33.04 WELL BACK ROBERT HARDISON, (SHIMA SHINE-DEAD TO ME) Previous Next

< Back GF LA DUENA EARNS 2019 TOP GREYHOUND HONORS AT WHEELING Stan Pawloski Jan 21, 2020 The queen is king. GF La Duena reigns. Since coming to Wheeling Island from Tri-State Greyhound Park in June 2018, the Patriot/Taplin Kennel star has been the queen of the 330-yard distance and arguably the best 3/16th sprinter ever on the Wheeling Course. In 2019, GF La Duena strengthened her superiority with a racetrack-leading 32 victories. GF La Duena’s accomplishment earned her top greyhound honors at Wheeling Island for 2019. She is the first 330-yard racer in the history of Wheeling Island racing to capture the track win championship. For Patriot/Taplin Kennel trainer Joe Otto, GF La Duena is the third track win leader he has been associated with at Wheeling Island. He trained Mi Nice Catch (31 wins) for Majestic Kennel in 1997 and was an assistant to Don Corey when Stage Door Ace (29 wins) raced out of the Steubenville Kennel in 1989. “It’s quite an honor to train a track win leader because it doesn’t happen very often. (GF) La Duena had a fantastic year of racing and I am very proud of her,” Otto said. “I wasn’t surprised … she was winning at that rate when she came to Wheeling in 2018, so if she stayed healthy I thought she could have a pretty good year. She’s a bundle of energy.” A June 2016 greyhound out of KC And All-GF Sister Karen, GF La Duena was a mark of consistency throughout the year. In addition to her 32 wins, she had 7 seconds, 4 thirds and 3 fourths in 49 starts – an 87 percent mark in the trifecta and a 94 percent mark on the superfecta ticket. All of her races were against Grade AA or TAA company.“In a race where it’s all about the break, her numbers are amazing. If she gets the lead early, she usually draws away,” Otto noted. “If she breaks in the pack, she still can rush to the front. She’s very good at looking for spots, finding a hole and hitting it fast.” The Tom Salem-owned GF La Duena had a knack of stringing victories together. She had a pair of six-race, a four-race and a trio of three-race win streaks in 2019. “Long winning streaks are so hard to do at any distance, but especially 330,” Otto said. “A greyhound has to hit the break every time out, not coming from behind at that distance.” GF La Duena started 2019 with 14 straight trifecta finishes before her streak was halted. After finishing out of the money once, she came back and hit the superfecta in her next 15 races in a row. Owner Tom Salem was thrilled by GF La Duena’s stellar performance. “I couldn’t be any prouder. You don’t find too many greyhounds like her,” Salem said. “She’s been steady since coming to Wheeling and you know she’ll give a solid effort every time out.” What does 2020 hold for GF La Duena? “Hopefully she has another great year,” Otto said. In 69 career 3/16th starts at Wheeling Island, GF La Duena has 46 wins, 10 seconds, 6 thirds and 4 fourths. While GF La Duena topped the leader board with 32 victories, 31 other greyhounds won at least 11 races in 2019 at Wheeling Island. The 2019 Wheeling Island win leaderboard and kennel follows: 32 – GF La Duena (Patriot/Taplin) 25 – L’s Griz (Blanchard) 19 – L’s Luv It (Blanchard), High Wire Willy (Blanchard), JS Drinkmepretty (Lester Raines), DS Bubbles (Xtrem Hess Racing) 17 – JSK Roulette (Jacobs Racing), Kelsos Ukulele (Lester Raines), RS’s Kingofkings (Lester Raines) 16 – Mac’s Glightfoot (A Ray), AMF Bystander (A Ray), Barts Sugarsnack (Charter) 15 – BGR Whysoserious (Brad Boeckenstedt) 14 – Super C Action (Lester Raines), Imark Solo (Imark) 13 – Jay’s Roxy (Patriot/Taplin), CTW San Marcos (Abrahamson), BRC Chillbump (Xtrem Hess Racing), JS Rich The Kid (Rangel) 12 – For The Birds (Blanchard), Vicki Of Ruckus (Blanchard), BGR Da Crazy One (Brad Boeckenstedt), WW Slick Move (Wayne Ward), Barts Walk Away (Charter), Imark Grande (Imark), Dolla Signs (Jacobs Racing). 11 – ZB Tremonti (Lester Raines), Barts Sand Shark (Charter), Barts Skiptomylu (Charter), GR’s Breeze (Blanchard), DS Gypsey (Xtrem Hess Racing), PJ Boogie Bear (Rangel). Previous Next

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< Back SENATE MAJORITY WHIP RYAN WELD'S RETIRED GREYHOUND BASKS IN THE ATTENTION DURING VISIT TO WEST VIRGINIA CAPITOL Mar 8, 2021 Members of the West Virginia Legislature and their staffs let a sleeping dog lie this week and stepped over the retired racing greyhound snoozing on the floor in Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld’s office. Weld, R-Brooke, adopted Ava the greyhound, which resides with Weld and his wife Alex in Wellsburg. This past week, she made the trip to Charleston with Weld and took up residence in his office at the Capitol. During her stay, people got to know her, learn about racing greyhounds, and even get some animal-provided stress therapy during a hectic week at the Legislature, Weld said. “She is here — she’s the belle of the ball,” he said. “We have had more visitors — people just stopping by to see her, the staff and people working in the building. “The building is quiet. It’s weird. It’s not a normal session. Her being here gives them (staffers) something to keep them company in the office.” And Ava has been very receptive of the attention, according to Weld. She greets each visitor to the office, and often lays in the doorway between Weld’s office and the entryway so she can take in all the action. “She loves it,” Weld said. “Ava is the most relaxed, calm, laid-back dog. She is a very, very calm and relaxed dog by her demeanor. There were four people in my office one day this week. When they left they all had to step over her. She doesn’t care.” Weld takes her for walks and they visit other offices. She also gets stopped by people along the way who want to greet and pet her. “This has been a good experience for her, and a good experience for the staff having her here,” he said. “Sometimes this can be a stressful place to be. A lot of law schools have a therapy dog in their libraries around finals time. “Someone can take their five minutes, come down and visit, and maybe de-stress a bit.” Visitors also get the chance to learn a little about racing greyhounds, and how they look, feel and act, Weld said. “I don’t think most people have ever been around one before,” he said. “I had not, until I went to the Beech Bottom Kennels in 2019 and that’s where we met her.” He thinks people were surprised by her demeanor. “I might be biased, but she is a good-looking dog,” Weld said. “They get to see just how soft their hair is, and how much they like to be petted.” Ava didn’t get to meet any lobbyists wanting to abolish greyhound racing in West Virginia, as none appear to be in Charleston this session, he said. Weld said those meeting her, though, can see she is a happy and well-adjusted canine “If there was any sort of mistreatment of dogs, it certainly doesn’t show with Ava,” Weld said. “She doesn’t shy away from people. She doesn’t meet a stranger and goes up to everybody. “ Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of January 11, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jan 11, 2021 Jacobs Racing Kennel’s JSK Crockett has won three out of his last four Grade AA starts for trainer Alisha Nichols. Kennel-mate Honky Tonk King has three straight wins (D, C, B). Blanchard Kennel’s Easi Lil Charlie has three victories and a second in her last five outings (A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates Penrose Boss (AA), On Marches Time (TA, TAA 3/16) and Disco Fever (B, A) have back-to-back wins. Steve Sarras Kennel’s CTW Black Forest has captured three out of his last four trips (TAA 3/16, AA) for trainer Barb Long. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Instigate has won four out of her last five 3/8 starts (C, B, TA, TAA) for trainer Ron Otto. Imark Kennel’s Imark Mash has two wins and three seconds in his last five races (A, AA) for trainer Diann Derr. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Wanna Bee (A, AA) and JS Slush Fund (M, C, B) have three straight victories for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Ash’s Annieoakly has won three out of her last four trips (C, B, A). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Flyin Lucky Time has captured three out of his last four outings (B, A, AA) for trainer Joe Otto. Kennel-mate Flying Antique has back-to-back wins (B, A). Abrahamson Kennel’s Arroyo Phoenix has won three out of his last four races (C, B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. A Ray Kennel’s Mega Lawrence has three wins and three seconds in his last six trips (D, C, B) for trainer Joe Palmer. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s BGR Wide Open has captured three out of her last four starts (D, C, B) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Previous Next

< Back SLEEK 16 - HOUND MADNESS Shane Bolender Mar 19, 2021 After two rounds and 48 greyhounds eliminated, the “Hound Madness” Stakes whittled down to 16 greyhounds remaining after action on Thursday at Southland Casino & Racing. The West Region still has #1 seed AIR ACE in the mix, after the black male advanced in the opening round by beating #16 seed WHAT COMES NEXT and then winning his match against #8 seed BUG BRUSH to set up a match with the Cinderella story of this part of the bracket, #13 seed RAFE UP THERIVER. “RAFE”, racing for Bussmann-Balakas, LLC and trained by Kelly Everett squeaked by in the opening round by defeating #4 seed ATASCOCITA KERNS and followed that up by beating #5 seed MONSTER BOX to set up the show down on Monday with the region’s top seed. The other matchup in this region will be a “chalk” battle as #2 seed ARKANS PHERKAD (Darren Henry Kennel) rolled to victories over #15 seed GOOD WIN BOB in the opening round and then followed that up by beating #10 seed CTW OREO TRUFFLE. The #3 seed, PAT C RAM ROD coasted over #14 seed BGR SPOTTED COW and #11 seed OSHKOSH TOYE. Unless there is a major upset with the top seed on Monday, this side of the bracket is guaranteed to have no worse than a #1 vs. a #3 seed for a spot in the Furry Four. The Midwest Region has been the scene of upset carnage, with only the #1 seed, CRAIGIE DELAGATE looking like the best greyhound in the region after two rounds. The sixty-nine pound male trained by Monte Hoopes has won 7 of his last 8 races overall and cruised over #16 seeded AB ON THE ROCKS and #9 seed GONZ CANELO. He will face a dangerous #13 seed in AMF URUGUAY who dispatched #4 seed L’S BOZ in the opening round and #5 seed ARKANS ZINC in round 2. The bottom half of the Midwest region will be a battle of two middle seeds in #6 seed TMC’S SWEETCRAIG and #10 seed BOOTS RANDOLPH. The former took care of #11 seed KEY PLAYER in the opening round before pulling off a bit of an upset victory over #3 seed JS PRETTY FLY in round 2. BOOTS RANDOLPH’s opening round victory over #7 seed SUPERIOR PARKER didn’t raise many eyebrows, but the victory over #2 seed FGF MATHIAS in round 2 definitely perked some interest. The right side of the bracket containing the East and South Regions have been havens for “madness” with plenty of upsets. No #1 seeds remain in those regions, but both #2 seeds are hanging on strong. In the East, the biggest upset of the second round came here when #8 seed CTW CHIP N DALE (Robert Thorne, LLC) knocked off #1 seed and multiple stakes champion JS FLAMIN ACE to advance to the round of 16. He will face #5 seed ELIZA FRASER (Gloria Dorsey, LLC) who took care of business by knocking out #12 seed GONZ DANDELION in the opening round and #13 seed BARTS WILD GOOSE in round 2. The bottom half of that bracket will see #11 seed KB’S ROGUE (A Ray Kennel), who knocked out #6 seed HUMBLE YOURSELF in the opening round and got by #14 seed GO BON MAYHAM in round two get to go head to head against #2 seed JS KEEPHOPEALIVE (Lester Raines Kennel). Interesting note that in the first round, KB’S ROGUE actually won by a head over JS KEEPHOPEALIVE in the overall race of eight they were in together, but they were not bracketed against each other at the time. With just a four dog field for each of the four races in this upcoming round, this could prove key to a possible upset once again. The South Region will have at least one guaranteed Cinderella in the “GREYT 8” round as #9 seed KB’S MC QUEEN (Charter Kennel) will face off against #13 seed XM STRIDE N (T and T Kennel). Both these greyhounds were helped some along the way, with KB’S MC QUEEN getting to face #16 seed BYNGE DRINKIN after that greyhound pulled pff one of the greatest upsets in “Hound Madness” history when he knocked off #1 seed ARKANS RB TAZ in the opening round. XM STRIDE N got to face #12 seed WAGGING THE DOG when that greyhound pulled off an upset of #5 seed FLYING RAPIDFIRE in the opener. If XM STRIDE N advances on Monday, it will be the highest seed in the GREYT 8 round in the past six years. The other half of the South Region is more “normal” as two chalks set to battle it out. #2 seed ARKASKA KAREN (Darren Henry) breezed through #15 seed MR. MONEY BAGS and #10 seed IMARK BOOG in the first two rounds, while #3 seed ALADDIN (A Ray Kennel) took care of #14 seed KB’S AXELROD and #11 seed GUTHRUM to set up a good race between them next round. Catch all the action of this year’s “HOUND MADNESS” Stakes, with the “SLEEK 16” round this Monday. There will be four races of four greyhounds each with simple win and exacta wagering on each of those four races. The “GREYT 8” round will feature four match races on March 27 with the winners of those four races comprising the “FURRY FOUR” round on April 2. The “Hound Madness” head’s up match race for the championship will be contested on Friday, April 9th. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as July 11, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jul 12, 2022 Blanchard Kennel’s Artex Kusapin has won five out of his last six starts (D, C, B, A, AA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel’s AT’s Goliath has captured three out of his last four outings (A, AA) for trainer Jill Spicer. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Koda (A, AA), Oshkosh Edward (A, AA), Slow Ride (A, AA) and Barts Taz Man (A, AA) have back-to-back wins for trainer James Campbell. Imark Kennel’s Chico Man has two straight Grade TAA 3/16 victories for trainer DiAnn Derr. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Kris Was Righh has back-to-back wins (A, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s LK’s Patience has three straight victories (C, B, A) for trainer Louise Strong. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Red Hot has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer Joel Roden. Rangel Kennel’s VJ Slim Shady has three straight 3/16 victories (D, TC, TB) for trainer Sherie Comer. Previous Next

Greyhound adoption groups may apply for NGA Responsible Adoption Group endorsement. The National Greyhound Association partners with groups that educate and are stewards of the breed. Adoption Group Requirements for Endorsement The National Greyhound Association is proud of our partnership with adoption groups through out North America. Endorsement is completely voluntary for groups. The National Greyhound Association has set standards for the care and stewardship of the breed and believes that extends into adoption. Responsible Adoption Groups will: Spay and neuter adoption dogs prior to placement or, if placing puppies, when age-appropriate deemed by a veterinary professional; Provide home screening prior to placement; Commit to always advocate for animal care and safe home environment; Agree to communicate with the NGA through a placement reporting process; Promise to accept returns when home placement is no longer viable; Pledge to truthfully educate about greyhound racing using facts and first-hand experiences over personal opinions; Encourage adopters to learn about their new companion's NGA roots; by transferring ownership and becoming an Ambassador Member; Ensure all Board Members are members in good standing with the NGA as an Ambassador, Associate or Full Member, and adhere to NGA's bylaws. (not required for previously endorsed groups)

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of May 1, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski May 1, 2023 Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Smile N Mean It has five straight 3/8 victories (B, TA, TAA, AA) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Switchingears has five wins and two seconds in his last seven Grade AA races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mates JS Xtra Fancy has won four out of her last five 3/8 trips (TAA, AA), JS Rush Limbo has captured three out of his last four races (B, A, AA) while JS Top Kat (AA, TAA 3/8) and LK’s Simone (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Imark Trixie has won three out of her last four Grade AA outings for trainer DiAnn Derr. Kennel-mates GF St Kitts (TA, TAA 3/16), Kentucky Gator (B, A) and Saber Enzo (B, A) have back-to-back wins while Imark Ravi has won three out of his last four trips (M, D, C). Charter Kennel’s JSP Razendacash has three straight victories (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mate You Proof has back-to-back Grade AA wins. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Florentine has two straight Grade AA victories for trainer Mike Holguin. Blanchard Kennel’s Arkwild B Nero has captured three out of his last four 3/8 starts (TC, TB, TA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mate Stars Align has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TB, TA). Code Red Kennel’s It’s Hunky Dory has two victories in a row (B, A) for trainer Tom Engle. Previous Next