Angle Park Preview - 11th January 2024
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
With the Shadow still returning soon, our form assessor from sa.thedogs.com.au again gives their thoughts on tonight’s Angle Park meeting featuring the SA Sprint Final and four heats of the John Gray -
Race 1 - This race revolves around one dog and that is LENA JINX (1), who is potentially the best stayer in the country, but there is two of her! Destroys these if she puts in, could be ugly if she doesn't. MAX ROCHA (3) has found a liking for this distance, while MACHISMO (6) will be super strong. Intriguing race!
Race 2 - Even enough maiden this and I did like the improvement shown by EXULTANT MCLAREN (5) last week at his second career start. Is a bit one paced, but can get out the boxes well and has strength on his side. SHEA'S ENTITY (2) led them up early last week and can win if he does the same this week. PEDANTIC MISS (8) will flash home late.
Race 3 - First heat of the John Gray. Hoping we get close to black odds with the presence of the #1, but UNHOLY REIGN (3) should simply be winning this. She has a big future and just does everything right everytime she steps out onto the track. MAKE NOISE (6) was good last start and can offset the poor draw. BOBBY AXELROD (1) can win if near full fitness.
Race 4 - Even field this and a few with a chance. Will go with the early speed in IT'S SMUDGY (1), who is honest as the day is long. Will jump and run stick to the fence, just needs to pinch a break early. RIOT ROOSTER (8) is an exciting dog and just needs to handle the wide draw. MIRACLE TO EXCEL (2) is racing well enough at the moment.
Race 5 - Even race this and many with a chance. I just think PINK CONFETTI (2) is going too well at the moment, she gets her chance to lead from the low draw and has proven herself to be very hard to catch out in front. FANTASTIC ADA (4) is a talented type and she can put herself in the race early. MINTER REDEEM (3) is too good to leave out.
Race 6 - Another very good heat of the John Gray here however with the scratching of MY KHALEESI (2), Im going to go with HARRY (4)who is in terrific form at the moment and with some luck he's a big danger. FAT BOY'S LUCKY (6) has the strength and can ran a place along with BASIL BRUSH ROSE (1) who can surprise with a better beginning.
Race 7 - Good field this for a grade 6 and will side with FAST HEADACHE (6) on the basis that I think she could lead this. Isn't overly strong late so must lead and pinch a break midrace. SPONTANEOUS (3) is very promising, just the ability to miss it early and run off is a worry here. TRANSPLANT KING (7) has a future and can definitely win this.
Race 8 - Sprint Championship time and it's a good field! With WHERE'S POPPY (8) coming out it does lead to ADHANA RICO (4) getting a good run through and is the premier chaser in the state right now and if he lands close, then watch out. COULD BE KING (1) is well drawn and will be charging home late while FIORANO (3) has the ability especially if he took control early.
Race 9 - Very strong field for a 1-2 win race this. Going to go with what should be some value in the form of SPRINGVALE RITA (4). She has early pace and I just think that she can cross to the rail and run them along. WOODSIDE JOHNNY (7) is very good, with a clear run he will be too good. FANTASTIC HELGA (1) is on the improve.
Race 10 - Excellent fast class event this and every dog can certainly win even though now down to four runners. As is the theme of the night, will go with the likely leader in my eyes which is VICTA MARLI (4). She is a quality animal and if she gets in front, then she can run them along. SPRINGVALE ROXY (7) can bounce back to form with some early luck. PAUA OF SILENCE (8) has a string of wins and could add to the picket fence form.
Race 11 - Interesting field this one and think SEND IT BLUE (5) can really make his mark here. He is a very strong dog and with any luck at all, then I think he just proves too powerful. INFORMATION (1) is really well drawn and should get every hope. KATRINA HIGHKICK (4) is strong and will be around the mark as normal.
Race 12 - Pathways final to send the punters home and will go with the strongest of this lot which is RICO NISMO (2). She's been in far harder contest and while she loves running placings, there's every chance she storms past these really late. MERMAID LEMONADE (3) is a nice sort and will go close. SPECIAL HERBS (8) also has a good chance.
VACCINATION RULE FOR RACING IN SA
Trainers are reminded that Rule 25 (Minimum Vaccination Requirements) took effect Monday, 1st May, Vaccination Certificates must be received by GRSA prior to close of nominations for affected greyhounds to be considered eligible,
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s wonderful night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 1,7,3,2
Race 2 - 2,4,8,1
Race 3 - 3,1,5,7
Race 4 - 8,5,1,3
Race 5 - 3,4,5,7
Race 6 - 4,3,5,1
Race 7 - 7,6,3,8
Race 8 - 4,3,1,6
Race 9 - 7,4,1,3
Race 10 -4,8,7,2
Race 11-1,4,5,2
Race 12 -2,3,8,6
Best Bets: Race 3 No 3 Unholy Reign
Best Bets: Race 6 No 4 Harry
Best Bets: Race 7 No 7 Transplant King
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$14,275 Final John Gray – Grade 5 – 530m (Heats 11/1/24)
$3,680 Heats AGRC Feature Grade 6 - 530m ($5,810 Final 25/1/24. AGRC sponsors with $500 to owner & $500 to trainer if winner of final is AGRC Member)
$4,050 Maiden/Grade 6 – 595m
$4,790 Mix 3/4/5 Bitches – 595m
$3,680 Special event Grade 5 (worst to best) – 530m (One 8 dog field will be graded from the Weighted Points Score table of Grade 5 pool of greyhounds worst to best grading. No guarding & no reserves. Trainers cannot nom for event. N/P)
$4,420 Mix Masters - 530m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nom must raced prev 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. 4yo & higher will have pref. N/P)
$7,140 Free For All – 730m
* Nominations close Monday 15th January with GRSA at 9.00am.
2024 SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TONIGHT
We had two heats of the listed SA Sprint Championship last week with winners being Adhana Rico 30.41 and Where’s Poppy 30.62 which has been scratched. The final tonight however shapes as a wonderful start to the New Year with an outstanding race on the cards.
Tonights $22,000 Listed SA Sprint Championship will be Race 8 tonight due to be run at 8.55pm (SA Time).
Box Draw for 2024 Listed SA Sprint Championship Final over 530m ($15,000 to the winner) -
1. Could Be King -- Ben Rawlings
2. Immense -- Maddie Schulz
3. Fiorano -- Ashlee Griffiths
4. Adhana Rico -- Ashlee Griffiths
5. Zambora Blaze -- Steven Brook
6. Agent Nine Nine -- Ben Rawlings
7. Senna Wick -- SCR
8. Where’s Poppy --SCR
9. Doonan (Box 8) -- Ben Rawlings
10. Springvale Maddi (Box 7) -- Gavin Harris
JOHN GRAY HEATS TONIGHT
Another feature tonight at Angle Park is heats of the Time Honoured John Gray Grade 5 series with 4 fantastic heats drawn together. The likes of Bobby Axelrod, Leigh Rogers winner Unholy Reign, Spark winner Riot Rooster, 2022 John Gray winner It’s Smudgy, Bonfire winner Springvale Bray, Murray Bridge Oaks winner Fantastic Ada, Ipswich Derby winner Carton Of Bear and 2023 John Gray winner Razzle Darryl will all be looking to qualify for the $14,275 Final next Thursday night at Angle Park. First and second past the post will qualify for next weeks final.
The Box Draw for the John Gray will take place oncourse tonight after the running of Race 7.
GAWLER TOMORROW MOVED TO THE MORNING DUE TO HOT WEATHER FORECAST IN THE REGION
Due to hot weather now forecast in the Gawler region tomorrow (Friday 12th January) our day meeting will now be conducted as a morning meeting. The first race will be at 9.47am and the last of 10 races at 12.23pm. Kennelling will now be 8.30am to 9.15am. GRSA appreciates Sky Racing making this change to accommodate our hot weather policy.
2024 MURRAY BRIDGE SPRINT CLASSIC FINAL ON SUNDAY NIGHT
As part of the Fun in the Sun promotion we had three heats of the Murray Bridge Sprint Classic last Sunday night over 395m with the winners being Carry On Jack 22.25, Coorong Cam 22.25 and Long Haul 22.29. The final on Sunday night looks a brilliant race on paper with plenty of speed engaged.
Sunday nights $10,000 Final will be Race 4 on the program due to be run at 6.20pm (SA Time) with the first of 10 races at 5.24pm and the last of 10 at 8.22pm.
Box Draw for 2024 Murray Bridge Sprint Classic Final over 395m -
1. Mister Banjo -- Tracie Price
2. Current Model -- Tracie Price
3. Carry On Jack -- Jason Dolan
4. Coorong Cam -- Tim Richards
5. Boots -- Nicole Price
6. Long Haul -- Kiah Hurley
7. Paxton Dutton -- Nathan Goodenough
8. Taylor Toves -- Nathan Goodenough
9. Bronze Titan (1st Reserve) -- Jane McNicholl
10. Victa Marli (2nd Reserve) -- Ron Schadow
2024 MOUNT GAMBIER SUMMER CLASSIC HEATS ON SUNDAY
On Sunday the Mt Gambier GRC will run the Summer Classic over the 512m with 3 terrific heats drawn together. The series is a Non Penalty Special Event for all dogs and bitches whelped on or after 1/1/2022.
The first heat will be race 3 due to start at 11.56am with the series featuring the likes of Ethanol Tank, Myall Mate, Top Cadillac, Big Yeti, Mister Cadillac and Canya Amy.
The first two placegetters and two fastest thirds will qualify for next Sundays $10,000 final on 21st January.
$10,000 FEATURE GOLDEN MAIDEN SERIES THIS MONTH – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY
The Feature Golden Maiden Series will be held this month over the 531m journey. The $1,640 Heats will be run on Sunday, 21st January with the $10,000 Final on Sunday, 28th January. This event will be run as 8 dog heats and final where possible.
Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 17th January 2024 with GRSA at 9.00am.
NO TRIALS AT MURRAY BRIDGE ON MONDAY 15th AND MONDAY 22nd JANUARY
Please note that there will be No Trials at Murray Bridge on Monday, 15th January and Monday, 22nd January due to staffing issues.
There will also be NO trials on the Murray Bridge Straight track ONLY on Wednesday 17th and 24th January due to staffing. If this can be resolved, then these trials will be put back on.
STAYING EVENTS TO MOVE TO 5 RUNNERS AS A MINIMUM FROM JANUARY 2024
For a number of years GRSA has supported our staying ranks by running these events with a minimum of 4 runners. GRSA has tried to encourage this pool to grow at the expense of other events on a program, even with such small numbers. However, from meetings drawn in January 2024 any staying event programmed will need to be a minimum of 5 runners to be considered in the program. This will affect the Angle Park 730m, Murray Bridge 680m and Mt Gambier 732m.
GRSA will continue to review processes in relation to the field size and scheduling.
2024 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES – FINAL NUMBERS
GRSA advises that after the nominations for the 2024 Gawler were re-extended until close of business last Friday, 5th January we now have over 90 nominations for the series. The second payment was moved to Friday, 9th February. Please contact GRSA for further information if required.
AGRC GRADE 6 LOW GRADE FEATURE IN JANUARY
The next low grade series at Angle Park is a Grade 6 series over 530m with $3,680 Heats on Thursday, 18th January with the $5,810 Final on Thursday, 25th January. AGRC sponsors with $500 to owner and $500 to trainer if winner of Final is an AGRC Member.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 15th January at 9.00am.
SA BRED DOUG PAYNE FEATURE ON JANUARY 25TH
The $14,275 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature Free For All (Non Penalty) will be run on January 25th.
• Nominations close on Monday, 22nd January 2023 at 9.00am with GRSA.