Ward in charge at Wheeling

by Stan Pawloski

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Leading Wayne Ward to the 2011 kennel championship at Wheeling Island were, from left, WW Kay Sun, WW’s Patriots, WW’s Cowboys, WW’s Dog Gone, Windy Chet and WW’s Kay Quarter. Holding the greyhounds are Woody Turkaly, trainer Ron Otto and Chuck DiGiovanni. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

Spotlight on Women

by Leslie Wootten

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Janet and Kenny Allen in a 1997 photo with pups San Tan Poker, San Tan Diamond, San Tan Gusto and San Tan Swink (all from a stellar litter by Wigwam Wag-Steves Stones).

Special Moment in PBKC’s Dick Andrews Futurity

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

New Dick Andrew Juvenile champ Ethereal Moment

Hottie shines without fanfare

by Stan Pawloski

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Darren Henry Kennel’s Braska Hottie raced under the radar most of the 2011 season at Wheeling Island despite finishing in the top five in victories. Hottie is held by Tara Sands. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

All-Wheeling team named, Ex President captain

by Stan Pawloski

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Wheeling Island win champion AMF Ex President has been selected captain of the 2011 All-Wheeling team.

Shelton Trainer of Year at Bluffs

by Steve Sigafoose

Fri, Feb 03, 2012

Minnette wins WVGOBA Sprint

by Stan Pawloski

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Mac’s Minnette raced to victory in the final of the West Virginia Greyhound Owners and Breeders Association Sprint Championship in late November at Wheeling Island. Surrounding the champion standing from left to right, are Sam Burdette, WVGOBA president; Chad Clemons, Wheeling Island Racing Department; Millie McMillon, holding trophy; Patrick McMillon, owner of Mac’s Minnette; Chris Yahn, Wheeling Island Racing Secretary; Gary Richards, Plum Creek Kennel; and Jamie Driver, West Virginia Racing Commission. The leadout is Dave Kondrack. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

Bringing out the Big Guns in St. Pete Challenge

by Vera Rasnake

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Saturday night December 17 Derby Lane presented the final stake race of the year. Jose “Chelo Man” Alonzo, who won the Florida State Super Middleweight Boxing title on November 11, was the guest of honor at the track and presented the plaque to the winning kennel. Jose and his family and friends were thrilled to be part of the winner’s circle presentation. L to R: “Chelo Man” presents Gary Buckmaster the winning plaque. Vera Rasnake, Robert Lambert, Jennifer Snyder, Bill Bryant, Tom De Cotis, Jose Alonzo, Jr., Nahiomi Saladena, Nyasia Alonzo, Joselin Colon and John Casella, who manages Alonzo, joined in the celebration. Enricquay Nichols presented the champion Flying Big Gun.

Making a statement

by Kelly Clark

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

What more could be said about GS Uncle Henry (Kelsos Fusileer-Steffie’s Mandy) this year than that he is deserving of any awards that might come his way.

Ex President earns Top Dog honors

by Stan Pawloski

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

AMF Ex President earned Top Dog honors at Wheeling Island for the 2011 racing season. The sprint star, held by trainer Joe Palmer, had a track-leading 28 victories and was captain of the all-Wheeling team. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)

Kate’s nifty 50 in 2011 - Tucson ace takes American win title

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

North American win champion Rams Kizzy Kate, with handler Greg King

Quick Strike litter hits Wheeling

by Stan Pawloski

Tue, Jan 31, 2012

Eight littermates out of TK Quick Strike-Closing Belle broke in at Wheeling Island in late 2011. From left, are PK’s Dazzler, PK’s Party Girl, PK’s Predator, PK’s Chopper, PK’s Killer Kev, PK’s Keystone, PK’s Morgan and PK’s Abbey. Holding the Charter Kennel youngsters are Danielle Asbury and Robert Cooley. (Photo by Stan Pawloski)