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< Back Wheeling Year in Review Stan Pawloski Jan 9, 2026 By Stan Pawloski Another thrilling and fun-filled season of Wheeling Island greyhound racing is in the books, and more excitement is anticipated in 2026 as the track celebrates 50 years of greyhound racing. In August of 1976, greyhounds chased “Spunky” around the track at Wheeling Island for the very first time as greyhound racing was launched in the Friendly City. This past year brought plenty of highlights on the track. A pair of sprint greyhounds had lengthy winning streaks, two West Virginia-bred stake events were contested, the initial Future Stars Preview was launched, several greyhounds battled throughout the year for top win honors, a track record was broken and a number of youngsters broke their Maiden and climbed the ladder to the top grades. Top greyhound honors in 2025 went to Code Red Kennel sprinter FF Vespa, who posted 28 victories. Next in line were Calmbefordastorm (Lester Raines) with 27 wins WW Let’s Getiton (Wayne Ward) with 26 victories. The Blanchard Kennel, trained by Chris Maynard, captured the 2025 kennel championship with 623 wins – their third straight after wearing the crown in 2023 with 640 victories and 2024 with 575 wins. The Blanchard Kennel also took top honors in 2019 with 575 wins. The longest winning streak in 2025 was posted by Imark Kennel’s Imark Kinslee. The veteran sprinter won nine straight races in July and August with all but one in Grade AA. Lester Raines Kennel newcomer LNS Raisetheroof captured eight straight races in September and October. The pup’s streak started in Maiden and included three victories in Grade AA. Lengthy winning streaks are rare – there’s only been 22 Wheeling win streaks of at least 10 in a row. Right behind Casual Casey’s mark of 16 straight victories are Steph’s Good (15) and Win Again (14). While Imark Kinslee and LNS Raisetheroof had the longest winning streaks during the 2025 racing season, WW Let’s Getiton had both a seven-race and five-race win streak. Track win champ FF Vespa, JS Prettyboyswag and Walkintheshadows had six-race win streaks. Several other greyhounds captured four straight victories – FF Vespa, Calmbefordastorm, Moreofthesame, Tenacity, DD’s Change N Up, Wanderlusts Call, Easi Quick, Choices, JS Hellonwheels and XT’s Virnig. JS Cowboy Joe etched his name in the Wheeling record book on Aug 2. The Lester Raines Kennel 330-yard super sprinter broke the 3/16th track record when he stopped the clock in 16.65 seconds. Breaking from the two box, JS Cowboy Joe rocketed to an early lead and never looked back in posting a 3-length victory in a Grade TAA race. The old mark of 16.74 was shared by Atascocita Santo (Lester Raines Kennel), set on Dec. 31, 2015, and matched by UBX Crackereater (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel) on Nov. 11, 2021. JS Cowboy Joe, a July 2023 greyhound out of CTW Pipe Down-JS Just A Flirt, had seven 5/16th starts (two in Maiden and five in Grade D) before the early speedster was moved to the 330-yard course. In the $35,000 West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Juvenile Championship in late September, Lester Raines Kennel’s RS’s Kilimanjaro caught the frontrunning GLS Rice Baby on the far turn before pulling away for a 1 ½-length victory in 29.86. Arroyo Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel) closed in the stretch to take runner up honors while GLS Major Mike (Jacobs Racing Kennel) got up for third. Completing the final order of finish were GLS Yes I Did (Jacobs Racing Kennel), fourth; GLS Rice Baby (Jacobs Racing Kennel), fifth; Arroyo Ashton (Code Red Kennel), sixth; TS Pepperoni (Steve Sarras Kennel), seventh; and RS’s Krakatau (Lester Raines Kennel), eighth. In the $65,000 WVGOBA Panhandle Sprint Championship in November, Code Red Kennel’s Arroyo Amanda broke to an early lead and never looked back in capturing the stakes crown by 3 ½ lengths in a swift 29.64. Arroyo Braxton (Code Red Kennel) took runner up honors while rounding out the trifecta ticket was GLS Lucky Lass (Jacobs Racing Kennel). Completing the final order of finish were Snoqualmie Falls (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; CET Vera (Imark Kennel), fifth; Neptune (Steve Sarras Kennel), sixth; Arroyo Falcon (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), seventh; and Wild Money Honey (Xtrem Hess Racing Kennel), eighth. In the $5,000 Future Stars Preview in late November, Charter Kennel’s Dont Mind If Ido exploded out of the box, rushed to an early lead and romped to a 5 ½-length victory in 30.48. Taking runner up honors was Lee Helga (Steve Sarras Kennel) while Whole Truth (Patriot/Taplin Kennel) rounded out the trifecta ticket. Completing the Future Stars Preview order of finish were Newsheriffntown (Steve Sarras Kennel), fourth; WW Expressway (Wayne Ward Kennel), fifth; Chef’s Kiss (Lester Raines Kennel), sixth; WW Late Night (Wayne Ward Kennel), seventh; and WW Head Together (Wayne Ward Kennel), eighth. Happy New Year to all racing fans at Wheeling Island and online patrons. Hope 2026 brings plenty of winning tickets. Previous Next

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< Back FIRST ROUND - IGP'S KING & QUEEN Jun 19, 2020 DUBUQUE, Iowa – Six greyhounds took the right first step with opening round victories in the $30,000 King & Queen Stakes at Iowa Greyhound Park on Thursday, June 18. Starting with the Queens, Jill St. John, one of the early favorites, rallied from third in the homestretch to win by two and a half lengths. Jill St. John (Stidham & Brindle Kennel) is a 66-pounder, born Dec. 11, 2016 out of Djays Octane – Oakland Medusa. She is on a three-race win streak and stands 7-5-1-0 for the season at IGP. L’s Kimberly (Boeckenstedt) came off three miserable starts to pull away nicely in the homestretch to post a five and a half length decision. L’s Kimberly is a 63-pounder, born March 27, 2018 out of Superior Panama – L’s Brina. The pup is only 7-2-2-0 on the season at IGP. The other win in the Queens came from JD Tonic, a 62-pounder born Aug. 24, 2017 out of Pat C Clement - KC Set Em Up. Tonic hung on in the homestretch to win by a nose. Her time of 31.41 seconds for the 5-16-mile test was the fastest of the three Queens winners. JD Tonic is 7-3-1-0. Switching over to the Kings, JD Blurred (Stidham & Brindle) held on late to win by a half-length. Blurred is a 76-pounder, born Aug. 30, 2017 out of KC And All –Jd Happy Tears. He is consistent with a 7-2-3-2 record. Gonz Dandelion (T And T) pulled away in the homestretch for a five-length decision. His time of 31.28 seconds is the fastest of the six opening races. Gonz Dandelion is 75-pounder, born Nov. 15 2017 out of Bella Infared – Jedi Honey Rider. Gonz is only 4-2-0-0 on the season. FF Lutch (Copper Kettle) completed the first round with a steady three-length triumph. Lurch is an 80-pounder, born May 6, 2018 out of Sh Avatar – Ff Lonely Blonde. This is Ff Lurch’s first win of the season, he stands 5-1-2-0. The greyhounds will return for the second round on Wednesday, June 24. From there, the field will be trimmed for the Sunday, June 28, semifinals. The King & Queen championship race is scheduled for Saturday. July 4. The Queens hold an 18-16 lead in the series. Previous Next

< Back SEMI-FINALS 2020 ORANGE PARK DERBY Jan 24, 2020 And it all comes down to this! Just two races of greyhounds remain in the 2020 Orange Park Derby and by the end of the card on Saturday evening, we will know just who made it into the finals. Sixteen greyhounds have the chance, but just who seizes the day, and the points, are yet to be seen. Let’s take a closer look at those races and see if we can get you cashing some tickets this weekend at bestbet Jacksonville. Saturday Evening January 25th, 2020 – Semi Finals of 2020 Orange Park Derby Race 7 – Really tough race here as we have 5 round winners and every greyhound in the field has at least finished in the quiniela in one or more of their starts. This one comes down to the break as far as I’m concerned. RTSS Gonwitdawin might have had a rough trip last time out, but back breaking, and with no speed around, she should be unabated to the lead and holding on late for the win. Pressuring here the entire way should be the other early footers. Fakeit To Makeit has not missed the quiniela in 5 straight and the trend continues here. A Long way to the rail from the outside, but with a good break it should be easy to get there. She will factor from the gun and push the leader to the wire. WP’s Twistedlady gets a great inside post and has even early to be in the conversation. She too should chase the pace from the start and be a factor for the duration of this one. And don’t sleep on Super C Addison. This greyhound is figuring out the distance well and can come from off the pace to get home a winner. If she breaks close, she could upset them all at the finish line. (4-7-6-2) Race 11 – This race is the weaker of the two and the stand-out pick is RPG Get You Back. Clearly the best greyhound in this field and the only undefeated one left in the stakes. With 4 rounds in a row, she is the one to beat, especially from a great 8 box in this race. Out and gone early on! She will dominate on the front end once again. Pressing the early pace should be UC Ricky Snickle. Ricky has not finished out of the money in 6 straight and that will continue in this effort. He has enough early push to challenge and should be around the pace for the early stages of this one. A clear next best, the real race should be for third. That could be very interesting as recent winner, and former 660 standout, GS Octavia is rounding back into form. She might break slow but has a good early rush and can come on a bit at the end of her efforts. She has a great post position to start from in this race and could be unset minded once again if she can get into the conversation early on. Pat C Woozy can really fly in the open and might just have the best closing speed in this bunch. Hard to ignore a win by 10 plus lengths, so we won’t. She likes it out here and will be coming on strong in the second half of this effort. If she wants a chance to win, she must not give the leaders too much of a cushion in the early stages of this race. (8-5-2-7) After tonight the field will be set. The post positions for the Orange Park Derby will take place on Wednesday Matinee January 29th. The finals will take place on Saturday evening February 1st at bestbet Jacksonville in conjunction with our Dash for Cash promotion and our fan favorite 2nd chance drawings. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of November 8, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Nov 23, 2021 Lester Raines Kennel’s RS Big D has four wins, a second and a third in his last six Grade TAA 3/8 races for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate JS Keep Diggin has back-to-back Grade AA victories. Imark Kennel’s Chico Man has won three out of his last four 3/16 starts (TA, TAA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Blanchard Kennel’s HKF Friskyfranny has back-to-back 3/8 wins (TB, TAA) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Crowdstrike has two straight victories (B, A) for trainer Ron Otto. Previous Next

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< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of February 7, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Feb 7, 2022 Code Red Kennel’s Hashtag Restrain has won four out of her last five outings (B, A, AA) for trainer Tom Engle. Charter Kennel’s Oshkosh Elway has captured three out of last four Grade TAA 3/16 races for trainer James Campbell. Lester Raines Kennel’s JS Hunny Bee has two wins, two seconds and a third in her last five Grade AA starts for trainer Joel Roden. Blanchard Kennel’s Frappe (AA) and Loyal Cmn In Hot (B, A) have back-to-back victories for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s FGF Georgejetson has two straight 3/8 wins (TA, TAA) for trainer Joe Otto. Steve Sarras Kennel’s CTW Longmire has won three out of his last four trips (C, B, A) for trainer Jay Falcone. Previous Next

< Back WHEELING HOT DOGS ( AS OF FEBRUARY 27, ALL RACES 5/16 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED ) Stan Pawloski Feb 27, 2023 Charter Kennel’s Barts Aviator has three straight victories (A, AA) for trainer James Campbell. Kennel-mates Barts Lone Star has won three out of his last four starts (C, B, A) while Seven Summers (A, AA 3/8) and JSP Ton O Money (B, A) have back-to-back wins. Code Red Kennel’s O Ya Paws has two victories and two seconds in his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Tom Engle. Lester Raines Kennel’s SNL Sir Liam has two wins and a second in his last three Grade AA outings for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate SNL Karma has three straight victories (B, A, AA). Imark Kennel’s Imark Grades Up has three wins in a row (B, A, AA) for trainer DiAnn Derr. Wayne Ward Kennel’s Oakland Handoff has back-to-back victories (A, AA) for trainer Ron Otto. Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s SHM Norio has two wins in a row (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. A Ray Kennel’s AMF Holy Halo has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Palmer. Steve Sarras Kennel’s Dragon Rogue has captured three out of his last four races (M, D, C) for trainer Mike Holguin. Previous Next

< Back Wheeling Hot Dogs ( as of June 7, all races 5/16 unless otherwise noted ) Stan Pawloski Jun 7, 2021 Steve Sarras Kennel’s CTW Black Forest has three straight Grade AA wins for trainer Barb Long. Kennel-mate Cross Lanes has won three out of his last four starts (M, D, C). Rangel Kennel’s JS In The Money has three Grade AA victories in a row for trainer Scott Robinette. Jacobs Racing Kennel’s Abbie’s Frontman has catured three out of his last four Grade AA trips for trainer Alisha Nichols. Lester Raines Kennel’s O Ya Trisha has won five out of her last six 3/16 outings (TD, TC, B, TA, TAA) for trainer Joel Roden. Kennel-mate Teasemansqueezem has back-to-back wins (A, AA). Charter Kennel’s Barts Sundayhalo has two straight Grade AA victories for trainer James Campell. Wayne Ward Kennel’s WW Go Chiefs Go has three wins in a row (B, A, AA) for trainer Ron Otto. Kennel-mates ADH Flo Jo (A, TAA 3/8) and Craigie Design (B, A) have back-to-back victories. Brad Boeckenstedt Kennel’s Super Ollie has four straight wins (D, C, B, A) for trainer Frank Pellittere. Blanchard Kennel’s BO’s Owen has four victories and a second in his last five trips (M, D, C, B, A) for trainer Sarah Blanchard. Kennel-mates BO’s Robert has two wins and a second in his last three races (B, A) while TW Ptolemy has won three out of his last four starts (M, D, C). Patriot/Taplin Kennel’s Fly Bullet Train has back-to-back victories (B, A) for trainer Joe Otto. Previous Next

< Back $18,000 1925 HISTORICAL INAUGURAL CHAMPIONSHIP Jan 6, 2020 ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. That saying used to be attached to LK’s Santorini . . . until Saturday night. The 33-month-old daughter of LK’s Vespar and LK’s Chardonnay, who often has taken a back seat to standout Lashmet kennelmate LK’s Crush N It, had the stage all to herself in the $18,000 1925 Historical Inaugural at Derby Lane. LK’s Santorini stormed out of the starting box on a breezy night in the track’s oldest stakes race, and scored a box-to-wire, two-length victory for her first career title. The Inaugural, the first of 12 stakes races scheduled in 2020 at Derby Lane, paid $7,700 to the winner. “I’m happy,’’ Lashmet kennel manager and trainer Ken Deacon said. “She can run, but she’s always played second fiddle to the big dog (LK’s Crush N It). “When she beat the 2 (LK’s Crush N It) down to the turn, that’s probably the first time in her life that she’s ever beaten him. . . . I’m sure they’ve schooled together before.’’ LK’s Santorini, bred by Derby Lane kennel owners John and Jill Lashmet of Eaton, Colo., drew box 3. Inside of her were LK’s Crush N It and Shoot The Breeze, the Floyd kennel greyhound who had won his past four races. When the starting box opened, LK’s Santorini sped ahead of LK’s Crush N It into the first turn. She opened up a four-length lead after the first race call, and wasn’t challenged as LK’s Crush N It gave way on the final turn to a surging FGF Pass You By of Watson Racing kennel. LK’s Santorini, the fourth wagering choice at 6-1, clocked the 550-yard course in 30.57 seconds. She paid $14.40 to win and raised her lifetime earnings to more than $32,000. FGF Pass You By, the longest shot at 43-1, overcame a last-place start to take second – three lengths in front of Shoot The Breeze. LK’s Crush N It, the defending Inaugural champion and 8-5 race favorite, faded to fourth. The remainder order of finish: Where U Want Me (Bartley Corporation), Rich N Famous (Farmer Racing), Flying Zigzag (Everett Racing) and BD Wells (Everett Racing). LK’s Crush N It earned $1,540 with his fourth-place showing, raising his career earnings above the $100,000 plateau. “That’s great,’’ Deacon said. “He’s the best dog I’ve ever had.’’ LK’s Santorini, who advanced to the 95-year-old Inaugural championship event with a second-place finish in qualifying, entered the finale on a nine-race losing streak – the longest of her 88-race career – despite finishing in the money eight times with a top-four finish. The Inaugural represented LK’s Santorini’s seventh stakes appearance, and fifth consecutive time of reaching the title race. Her previous best stakes finish was a fourth in the $50,000 Husker Magic Fall Sprint on Sept. 28. “She’s been in several other (stakes finals) and always broke bad,’’ Deacon said. “(Saturday), she flew out of the box. She beat the big dog (LK’s Crush N It) to the turn, and I said, ‘Oh, yeah!’ “I thought they were going to tie up together (on the turn) and get in trouble. But as it turned out, she ran a heck of a race.’’ It was the 35th lifetime victory for LK’s Santorini, who has led at every race call in 29 of her wins. Her clocking was the fastest among 207 greyhounds that competed in 26 races on the 550-course track throughout the day’s matinee-evening doubleheader. “I knew (the surface) was fast, because of the rain we had (earlier in the day),’’ Deacon said. “Usually in these races, the dog that goes to the lead wins 95 percent of the time. “I really liked the 1 dog (Shoot The Breeze). He’s going to be a monster pup, and he ran Crush N It down the last time out (in the qualifier). He had a little bit of trouble, and still ran a good race.’’ Randy Floyd, whose kennel handles Shoot The Breeze, said, “I guess it wasn’t meant to be.’’ Sparked by FGF Pass You By’s second-place finish at high odds, the $2 trifecta of 3-7-1 paid $1,300.40, and the $1 superfecta of 3-7-1-4 returned $2,665.50. Derby Lane’s next stakes race is the $64,000 Sprint Classic on Feb. 15-29. Previous Next