Angle Park Preview - 12th January 2023
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
I have returned for a bumper 2023 racing season and what a night to kick off with 6 Heats of the John Gray (races 2 to 7) and the Final of the 2023 SA Sprint (race 8) with $15,000 going to the winner. We also have a handy 730m event and good supporting races, as always all races are Trifecta and First Four and let's hope we can kick off on the front foot.
Race 1 - I think we can kick off with a winner in Quest For Extra, he was a last-start winner here in 30.60 and I hope he can cross from the wide draw. Terrific Janine can show early pace and is well boxed down on the fence. Box Up 8.2.3.6
Race 2 - Harry has been in outstanding form winning his last four, he is a strong performer who also has an early pace, and he looks very hard to beat again. Dutch Impact along with It’s Smudgy can figure out a clear run early. Box Up 5.8.1.4
Race 3 - San Lorenzo is one of my better bets of the night, he finally has a good draw and being down in grade is a huge upside. The dangers look to be Sweet Vibes who is first up here in SA and has had a good record and All Show who has an early pace. Box Up 1.3.2.4
Race 4 - This is an event you can play safe on as all the 7 starters are a chance, I have gone with Jax Bale because of the good draw, he can kick up in the run and is amongst the better chances. Impress Us was a last-start winner at Gawler in good time and is the danger. Box Up 1.2.6.7
Race 5 - Springvale Max is my top pick, forget his past two runs in the open company he is back to grade 5 company here and will be very hard to beat. Tomato Tears has the ability and don’t forget Miss Free Reign who will be rattling home. Box Up 7.2.8.3
Race 6 - The Rawlings kennel could have a handy night if Spring Phoebe salutes, she can show the early pace at times and the kennel has a few chances throughout the evening. Springvale Rex and Howling Hoss will be right in the mix and will be hard to toss. Box Up 2.4.3.1
Race 7 - We will need to be in front by now as this is a toughie, I went with Mr. Ticket who has been racing well and has an early pace, he looks a big chance of leading. Dash Of Blue will be running late and should be at each-way odds. Yasmin Belle and Shan’s Jinx are also in the mix. Box Up 3.6.2.4
Race 8 - The Final of the 2023 SA Sprint with $15,000 big ones to the winner, I liked the run of Came And Went last week, he found early trouble and kept on coming late to finish 2nd he will be very hard to beat but I wouldn’t be taking short odds. Mallee Magic continues to step up in big races, he has 13 wins here and is the danger. Springvale Roxy has been trained to the minute by Mike Giniotis, she can run time if she finds the front. Box up 5.2.7.3
Race 9 - This is over the 730m and the two chances are Powder Finger and Chair Man, both are last-start winners over this trip and should fight out the finish. My Mate Snow gets back and should be making late ground along with Dashing Jinx. Box Up 1.4.7.2
Race 10 - Nicole Price has Velocity Tahnie racing well, she has a good turn of early pace and the draw shouldn’t be a worry. Spring Monica along with Most Wanted are chanced on their form. Add Foreshadow who will be ratting home out wide. Box up 6.8.2.7
Race 11 - Live It is my top pick here, he has been in the money here at his last three all from wide draws but his box manners can be a worry. Wishing You resumed from a lengthy break and struggled first up she is the improver. Box Up 5.4.2.8
Race 12 - With only the five runners here in last I like Victa Reid who has the gun draw, he should be able to kick up on the fence and run a bold race. Whiskey Soda has good form along with Victa Kurt in an open affair. Box Up 1.4.8.2
Best Bets
Race 3, No. 1 - San Lorenzo
Race 5, No. 7 - Springvale Max
Best Each Way
Race 6, No. 3 - Howling Hoss
Best Roughie
Race 1, No. 6 - Potch
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$ 14,275 Final John Gray – Grade 5 – 530m (Heats 12/1/23)
$2,650 Maiden – 530m
$4,560 Mix 4/5 Bitches – 595m
$3,705 SA Bred Grade 6 – 530m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 16th January with GRSA at 9.00 am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 8,2,6,1
Race 2: 1,5,8,2
Race 3: 1,8,3,4
Race 4: 2,1,8,7
Race 5: 7,8,1,3
Race 6: 2,4,3,7
Race 7: 6,8,3,2
Race 8: 5,7,3,1
Race 9: 4,1,2,5
Race 10: 2,7,8,4
Race 11: 8,5,2,4
Race 12: 1,6,2,4
Best Bets: Race 2, No. 1 - It’s Smudgy
Best Bets: Race 9, No. 4 - Chair Man
Eachway: Race 10, No. 2 - Most Wanted
LOCAL NEWS
2023 SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TONIGHT
We had three heats of the listed SA Sprint Championship last week with winners being He’s Our Design 31.05, Springvale Roxy 30.72 and Mallee Magic 30.67. The final tonight shapes a wonderful start to the New Year with an outstanding race on the cards.
Tonight's $22,000 Listed SA Sprint Championship will be Race 8 tonight due to being run at 8.56 pm (SA Time).
Box Draw for 2023 Listed SA Sprint Championship Final over 530m ($15,000 to the winner) -
JOHN GRAY HEATS TONIGHT
Another feature tonight at Angle Park is heats of the Time Honoured John Gray Grade 5 series with 6 fantastic heats drawn together. The likes of It’s Smudgy, Harry, San Lorenzo, Impress Us, Jax Bale, Springvale Max, Spring Phoebe, Springvale Rex, Mr. Ticket and Gemtree Maximus will all be looking to qualify for the $14,275 Final next Thursday night at Angle Park. The winners and the two fastest seconds will qualify for next week's final
The Box Draw for the John Gray will take place on-course tonight after the running of Race 9.
FEATURE GOLDEN MAIDEN HEATS THIS SUNDAY
With 27 greyhounds nominated for the Feature Golden Maiden Series at Gawler this Sunday, there will be three heats which is an excellent result for the club with the race doubling in prizemoney.
They will be races 2,3 and 4 and be run over the 531m journey.
The first two placegetters from each heat and two fastest thirds will qualify for next Sunday's 8-dog final, 22nd January, worth $10,000.
SA BRED DOUG PAYNE FEATURE ON JANUARY 26TH
The $14,275 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature Free For All (Non-Penalty) will be run on January 26th.
• Nominations close on Monday, 23rd January 2023 at 9.00 am with GRSA.
MISTER HARLEWOOD AT STUD GRADE 6 LOW-GRADE FEATURE IN JANUARY
The next low-grade series at Angle Park is a Grade 6 series over 530m with $3,505 Heats on Thursday, 26th January with the $5,535 Final on Thursday, 2nd February. Winning connections of the Final will also receive a free service to Mister Harlewood donated by Gino Grgurovic valued @ $1,100 which is very much appreciated.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 23rd January at 9.00 am.
MURRAY BRIDGE SPRINT CLASSIC ON SUNDAY 5TH FEBRUARY WORTH $10,000
GRSA advise that the $10,000 Murray Bridge Sprint Classic Final over the 395m will be run on Sunday, 5th February. Heats will be run on Friday, 27th January.
• Nominations for the Heats close on Tuesday, 24TH January 2023 at 9.00 am with GRSA.
NO TRIALS ON AUSTRALIA DAY
There will be NO trials on Thursday, 26th January (Australia Day) due to staffing availability on this public holiday.
PRIZEMONEY INCREASE FROM 1ST JANUARY 2023
Greyhound racing in South Australia will benefit from a return to pre-COVID prizemoney levels following an overall stake money increase of 7.5%, equally distributed across all TAB grades and races. Effective from 1 January 2023, the increase will total $750,000 over a twelve-month period, rebuilding a foundation of base level prizemoney across the industry.
While the increase in base stake money levels will likely result in a reduction in monthly Wagering Activity Payments (WAP), it will provide more certainty to participants surrounding industry returns.
The prizemoney increase will be felt across all grades of greyhound racing in South Australia and will extend from Angle Park to regional tracks at Mount Gambier, Gawler and Murray Bridge. Races held at Murray Bridge’s straight track will enjoy an additional funding boost, taking the total prizemoney increase at the track to 20%.
SA NAMINGS $55 FROM 1ST JANUARY 2023
As previously advertised GRSA advise that SA Naming will be $55 including GST effective 1st January 2023. As there is a cost for naming’s from Greyhounds Australasia to GRSA it was approved that a fee should be reintroduced with all starts charging for naming.
ICG ACTION ITEMS FROM LAST MEETING EFFECTIVE 1ST JANUARY 2023
From the last ICG meeting below are action items that take effect from 1st January 2023 –
• The Group agreed to the reintroduction of the naming fee of $55 including GST for SA namings.
• The Group agreed to remove the SA Bred Scheme payment of $27.50 from Part B of the Breeders Support Program (which generally is not required anyway).