Adelaide Cup Preview - 7/10/2016
by The Shadow
It has finally arrived, the UBET 2016 Adelaide Cup Final, and what a quality final it is! We have two local performers in Worm Burner and Mrs Bubbles flying the flag for SA against six visitors from across the border. As in recent big finals we have measured up and are more than capable of holding the $75,000 to the winner cheque here in SA.
Race 1 and it’s very hard to go past Fabregal, despite her poor draw of 4. She has found a heap of trouble in recent runs but can ping the lids and win the opening event. Dyna Keitaro will be hot on her heels and is a must for the trifecta, add in the in-form Rockstar Lisa and we shouldn’t miss. Box Up 2.4.6.7.
Race 2, this is a good even race but I will go with Zipping Comet who has taken a liking to the fresh air here in Adelaide, he has won at both his starts since crossing the border and is drawn to win again. Hotham Flyer is in top form and can’t be overlooked as is Scorching who has been missing the kick lately, but will be rattling home late. Box UP 1.2.3.5.
Race 3 - Wheel Spinner started a very short priced favourite here last start and finished 3rd but he will bounce back from the perfect draw of 1 and salute for trainer Aussie Chegia. Venture out wide for Allinga Val who is very slick with a clear run and appears the main danger. Box UP 1.4.6.8.
Race 4 is the distance affair for the night and the 2016 Premiers Cup, with a more than handy $6,000 to the winner. The interesting runners look to be Jed Monelli from WA and Nureyev, now in the care of astute trainer Ray Murray. Both are sure to be well tried on their debut. It’s hard to go past Springvale Bryne who is in terrific form and has a heap of early pace. Go You Girl loves to fill a place and is worth putting in the First 4. Box up all the evens 2.4.6.8.
Race 5 and I picked Marlow Brown last week in a quality heat of the Cup and he ran a solid 2nd behind One For Me after leading early, he can jump straight to the front and win this. Ruff State is boxed for a bold showing and will be right in the mix. Add in Winthrop Flyer for value. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 6, this is a 600m event and the two main chances look to be the pacey Eduardo and Texas Titan, who will be running on strongly, both are capable of carving out slick times with their different racing styles. Cyclone Clifford is in fine form and can fill a placing on recent efforts. Box UP 2.3.4.7.
Race 7 and Lachlan Brown has had his fair share of injuries and on recent form is slowly working back to his best. He is boxed for a bold showing in this from box 7. Skinny Bob can be hit and miss on box rise but is worth putting in the First 4 as is Junner Bale. Box Up 3.5.6.7.
Race 8 the Final of the UBET 2016 Adelaide Cup and as mentioned before a whopping $75,000 to the winner. Worm Burner gave all the interstaters a big touch up when he won the National Sprint Championship here in August but he has been hit and miss of late out of the boxes and will need to be in the top 3 in the run to the first turn. Mrs Bubbles is very strong and would have to be at her absolute best to cross from her wide draw of 7, but she is a place hope.
Benteke loves this circuit and is very smart on his last start win here on a very heavy track. He is boxed to run a big race. Now who do I like in a big race?? We will go with the pacey Weekend Binge who has won 3 from 3 here on the Angle Park loam and has blistering early pace. Was the winner of the SA Derby and he has won 16 of 24 and add 4 placings. All in all it’s a top race and good luck to all owners and trainers for making the final. Box UP 1.3.4.8.
Race 9 - Fusaichi Kahn appears a lot better suited in this company and looks the likely leader and should win from box 3, he is having his 111th start tonight and is one of the better bets of the night. Hesa Jayclo is racing well and can figure in the trifecta as can Pelican Keeping. Box Up 3.4.5.6.
Race 10, I like one here at each way odds in Optic Blast. He has been on the improve in recent runs and can run a very cheeky race. The main dangers will come from Collis Princess and Jules Marlow. Box Up 3.4.6.8.
Race 11 on a huge night of racing and lets go home on a winner with the Tony Rasmussen trained Rockstar Billy. He hasn’t missed a cheque in his last five starts and has the pace to kick up and win from his rails draw. Inequity and Kiltys Shadow are drawn for bold showings. Box Up 1.2.6.7.
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 4 - Fabregal
Race 5, No: 2 - Marlow Brown
Race 8, No: 4 - Weekend Binge
Best Each Way
Race 2, No: 2 - Zipping Comet
Best Roughie
Race 10, No: 6 - Optic Blast
UBET JACKPOTS TONIGHT
ANGLE PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
ANGLE PARK QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $5,000
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $5,000.
IPSWICH QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $5,000
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Ipswich will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $5,000.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for October will be released next week so make sure you grab yourself a copy. Remember to keep up to date with weekly updates and media releases using the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au. For up to the minute information provide GRSA with your mobile phone details for text message updates for all Industry news.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s exciting 11 event card of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,8,6,7
Race 2: 2,3,4,5
Race 3: 1,4,5,6
Race 4: 4,2,6,3
Race 5: 1,2,8,3
Race 6: 2,3,4,7
Race 7: 7,6,5,1
Race 8: 1,4,8,2
Race 9: 2,5,6,7
Race 10: 1,4,5,6
Race 11: 2,1,4,7
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fabulous night of racing at Angle Park featuring the Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup Final.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,4,7,6
Race 2: 3,2,1,5
Race 3: 8,6,1,4
Race 4: 4,6,8,7
Race 5: 2,1,6,4
Race 6: 2,7,4,3
Race 7: 1,3,7,8
Race 8: 1,4,3,2
Race 9: 2,3,5,6
Race 10: 8,6,4,1
Race 11: 6,5,7,2
Best Bet: Race 6, No: 2 - Eduardo
Each-Way: Race 7, No: 1 - Tywin Bale
Roughie: Race 8, No: 2 - Dyna Boomer
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$3,490 Heats SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m ($4,590 Final 20/10/16)
$4,590 Free For All Bitches Only – 515m
$3,775 Mixed – 600m
$4,990 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Monday 10th October at 9.00am with GRSA
UBET ADELAIDE CUP NIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
The 2016 UBET Adelaide Cup Final will feature an eleven event program. Racing will commence at 6.48pm and the last race will jump at 10.32pm. The Cup will be race eight and is timed to start at 9.08pm.
There will be a Free Draw to win a $500 bet on the Cup with UBET. Bookmakers and tote facilities will be available under the downstairs auditorium as is usually the case for Adelaide Cup night. We will have two projector screens downstairs with plenty of tote TV’s available for punters. Chasing Cars, a two piece band will perform underneath for those not in the punting mode along with all the Greyhound Adoption greyhounds on hand for a hug and a photo.
The TAB Vehicle will be available in front of the grandstand area near the track along with tote facilities available for patrons in Chasers restaurant on the night. Additional food outlets will be available for those people not eating in Chasers. There will be plenty of entertainment for families on the night with Bouncy Castle, Tea Cup Ride and Hungry Hippos along with Bean Bags and Face Painters. Hunnies girls will feature with entry by gold coin donation to the SA Greyhound Adoption Program.
ANGLE PARK TRIALLING ON SATURDAY MORNING
In support of local participation GRSA will trial at Angle Park on Saturday morning after Adelaide Cup Final night. These trials will be conducted on the Finish On Lure Only and the kennel house will not be available.
2016 GREYHOUND AUCTION SUNDAY 23rd OCTOBER
The catalogue for our greyhound Auction on Sunday 23rd October has been released this week.
There is a requirement for anyone wishing to bid on a greyhound including buybacks that they are registered before the Auction on Sunday 23rd October.
We are happy to advise again this year Ray Borda from Macro Meats has graciously offered 19 x $250 vouchers to entice new bidders to the auction and to be used on the purchase price (buy backs are excluded from this promotion). These will be randomly selected from Sporting Clubs who have attended Chasers Restaurant over the last 3 months and persons registered for the Golden Bone Tipping Competition. Winners will be advised prior to close of business on Monday 10th October.
GRADING REVIEW PANEL (GRP)- REQUEST FOR SUBMISSIONS
The GRP will conduct its bi-annual meeting in November with the view of again providing a comprehensive review of the GRSA grading system.
Prior to this meeting, agenda items will be sought by way of industry consultation.
This will be by way of consultation sessions at meetings, dealing specifically with grading items and also correspondence from participants.
The consultation sessions will be as follows:
Sunday 9th October Strathalbyn
Monday 10th October Angle Park
Tuesday 11th October Gawler
Sunday 16th October Mount Gambier
These sessions will begin shortly after kennelling starts on these dates.
Based on all the information collected an agenda will be formulated in late October and sent to the Grading Review Panel to be discussed
2016 GROUP 3 GAWLER GOLD CUP FINAL IN LATE OCTOBER
The Gawler Gold Cup carnival will be run over three meetings. The carnival will kick off Sunday 23rd October at Gawler with heats of the Gawler Sprint Classic for open 400m greyhounds. There will be heats of the Gawler Stayers Cup for open 643m greyhounds. Both finals worth $6,875 will be run on Gawler Gold Cup night (Sunday 30th October).
On Tuesday 25th October the $2,500 heats for the Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup will be run over the 531m. The meeting will be run as a day meeting with normal Tuesday times.
The Group 3 final will be run on Sunday night 30th October worth 36,000 in prizemoney with the winner to receive $25,000. Including the Gawler Sprint Classic and Gawler Stayers Cup there will be a Consolation for the Gawler Gold Cup worth $4,000.
Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be oncourse for both the heat and final night providing his service for the patrons in attendance.
2015 SA COUNTRY CUP
The $7,375 SA Country Cup Final will be run at Strathalbyn this year over 536 metres on Daish Irrigation and Fodder Strathalbyn Cup Final night, Sunday 20th November 2016. The SA Country Cup will be rotated each year between Gawler and Strathalbyn to be held on each clubs Cup night.
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Gawler 531m Sunday 16.10.16
Strathalbyn 536m Friday 21.10.16
Port Augusta 503m Tuesday 01.11.16
Mt Gambier 512m Friday 04.11.16
GOTBA COURSING AWARDS NIGHT ON 10TH NOVEMBER
The GOTBA will present their Annual Awards at Angle Park on Thursday 10th November. To be presented will be the SA Coursing Greyhound of the Year (Dakota Rose for trainer Cosimo Lopresto) and the Coursing Trainer of the Year (Ray Fewings) for the second year in a row. Also featuring on the night will be a Free For All event for greyhounds which competed at Virginia during 2016. This race will be graded on circle form. The race is supported by the GOTBA and carries prizemoney of $4,590.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday 7th November