Angle Park Preview - 13th June
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Tonight’s racing looks to be a handy one with two heats of the Bayroad Queen Stayers over the 730m, races 3 and 4. Next week’s final should be interesting and make for a good betting affair. As always, all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 -- 8,1,5,3
Race 2 -- 4,8,2,1
Race 3 -- 6,8,4,1
Race 4 -- 2,1,4,6
Race 5 -- 8,4,3,1
Race 6 -- 6,7,2,3
Race 7 -- 3,5,6,1
Race 8 -- 7,6,8,1
Race 9 -- 1,5,2,4
Race 10 -- 5,4,6,1
Race 11 -- 2,4,6,1
Race 12 -- 2,7,4,3
Best Bets
Race 1 No 8 - Kai Bale
Race 7 No 3 -Isle’s Entity
Race 11 No 2 - Aston Arena
Best Each Way
Race 3 No 8 - Under Siege
Race 9 No 5 - Daintree Tiger
Good Luck.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$15,250 Bayroad Queen Feature Stayers Final – 730m (Best greyhounds nominated. Heats 13/6/24)
$3,680 Heats Grade 6 Feature – 530m ($5,810 Final 27/6/24)
$4,050 Gawler to Angle Park Mix 5/6 N/P Final–530m (Hts Sun 16/6/24. Must have no offences at either track)
$2,785 Maiden – 530m
$6,315 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
* Nominations close Monday 17th June with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 8,7,1,5
Race 2 - 8,4,2,1
Race 3 - 8,4,6,2
Race 4 - 2,1,4,6
Race 5 - 2,3,4,1
Race 6 - 2,6,7,1
Race 7 - 3,5,6,1
Race 8 - 8,7,1,3
Race 9 - 5,4,6,1
Race 10 - 8,2,5,1
Race 11- 2,4,3,1
Race 12 -8,4,6,7
Best Bets: Race 3 No 8 Under Siege
Best Bets: Race 6 No 2 Spontaneous
Best Eachway: Race 9 No 8 Oregon Favors
VACCINATION RULE FOR RACING IN SA – REMINDER
Trainers are reminded that Rule 25 (Minimum Vaccination Requirements) took effect Monday, 1stMay, 2023. Vaccination Certificates must be received by GRSA prior to close of nominations for affected greyhounds to be considered eligible for nominating. It is also imperative that once the greyhound has been vaccinated the paperwork is lodged by yourself as soon as possible. Trainers are also reminded that they must not have their greyhound vaccinated within 5 days of racing. Should this occur, the greyhound will be scratched from its engagement or if paperwork lodged after an engagement and discovered the greyhound raced inside the 5 days then the matter will be referred to the stewards.
2024 BAYROAD QUEEN STAYERS HEATS TONIGHT
There are two $7,140 Heats of the Bayroad Queen Stayer’s Cup tonight to be run over the 730m distance featuring some of our handy local stayers. The first heat is race 3 due to start at 7.25pm SA time and features the likes of Osprey Diva, Dash Of Blue and Under Siege doing battle. Race 4 at 7.49pm is the second heat and features the likes of Machismo, Dishonest and Crypto Monelli all looking to qualify.
The first four placegetters from each heat will qualify for next Thursday’s $15,250 Final on 20th June. The Box Draw will be conducted oncourse tonight after the running of race 6.
LOCAL GREYHOUNDS ON THE NATIONAL STAGE OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS
Tonight at Albion Park star local stayer Lena Jinx will compete in a 710m FFA event now in the care of Queensland trainer Tony Brett. Locally owned and bred the Angle Park 730m track record holder was sent to the Sunshine State for the Brisbane Winter Carnival and hopefully tonight she can return to the winner’s list. Lena Jinx is in race 3 and has drawn box 2 tonight, we wish Gavin Harris and connections all the best.
On Saturday night at Shepparton, the Pink Diamond Champion Distance Final will be run which will see SA Owned Finniss Jewel compete in a high-quality event. Now in the care of Victorian trainer Kayla Cottrell she was a terrific second in the heat and will now look to claim the $50,000 first prize on Saturday night.
She is in Race 9 and has drawn box 3 at Shepparton to be run at 7:54 SA time. Good luck to Ryan Tugwell and Lauren Harris on Saturday night.
After winning their heat last Sunday night of the Thunderbolt, SA speedster Cash On Delivery will take on the Semi Finals of the Thunderbolt at Grafton in NSW on Sunday night. Trained by Cameron Forshaw he was a brilliant winner of the heat and takes on a hot line up. Cash On Delivery is in race 9 and has drawn box 8 due to be run at 6.58pm SA time. Good luck to the connections.
SEEKING GRADING REVIEW PANEL POSITIONS – APPLICATIONS CLOSE TOMORROR (FRIDAY 14TH JUNE)
With some of the Grading Review Panel members no longer on the panel GRSA is now seeking applications from Industry persons who are interested in joining the Grading Review Panel. The Grading Review Panel looks at all things grading in South Australia and how rules and policies can provide a fair and balanced system. Members work in a group environment and are required to have a strategic and balanced view in regard to the best outcomes for everyone in the industry.
Listed below are the specific categories that are up for nominations.
• Mature Professional Trainer
• Semi- Professional Trainer
• Breeding Background
• Young Professional Trainer
• Pathway/Hobbyist
• Wagering Background
• Ownership Background
• Club Representative
Should you fall under one of these categories and would like to join the Panel please apply in writing to myself at [email protected] advising the attributes you could bring to the Panel. Applications close on Friday, 14th June 2024 which will then be considered by the GRSA Board for appointment. The appointment will be for a 2 year term which could be extended if agreed upon, with the Panel meeting 2 to 3 times a year, however, there will be general correspondence during this time which will take place via email. The next meeting scheduled for the Grading Review Panel will be in July 2024.
CLASSIC AND BREEDERS FUTUITY PAYMENTS – PAYMENTS CLOSE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 14TH JUNE 2024)
Owners of SA Bred greyhounds are reminded that the next batch of Futurity payments are due on Friday, 14th June 2024. The payments due are:
Classic 2024 – Final Payment (Pups born July 22 to December 22)
This payment is for greyhounds for which the Second Sustaining Payment was made last December. The Final Payment is $121 per greyhound.
Breeders 2025 – Second Payment (Pups born January 23 to June 23)
This payment is for greyhounds for which the First Sustaining Payment was made last December. The Second Sustaining Payment is $55 per pup or a Final Payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
Classic 2025 – First Payment (Pups born July 23 to December 23)
This First Payment is due for Classic 2025. All SA Bred greyhounds born in the above period are eligible to make this payment. The First Payment is $27.50 per pup or a “one-off” Final Payment of $121 can be made at this stage. To assist all owners of Futurity eligible pups, reminders should now be in your letter box. It is perhaps a good idea to make the payment as soon as you can, so it does not slip your mind and the closing date passes. If you have sold a pup/s we would ask if you can forward on the information to the new owner. If you have not received a reminder by the end of this month and you think you should have, contact Caralyn Fielden as soon as possible.
2024 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKE SEMI FINALS ON SUNDAY NIGHT
There were five heats of the Gawler Produce run last Friday with heat winners being Majestic McLaren (30.56), Blossom Michelle (30.91), Zinfandel Evie (30.98), Pet Detective (31.22) and Victorian trained Fast Headache (31.01). The qualifiers have been drawn into two $3,000 Semis on this Sunday, 16th June.
The semi finals are races 7 and 8 on Sunday night and features Tappet, Zinfandel Evie, Blossom Michelle and Mago Cans in semi 1 and Majestic McLaren, Zinfandel Trace, Pet Detective and Fast Headache in semi 2.
The first four from each semi final will qualify for next Sunday’s $22,000 final on 23rd June. The Box Draw will be conducted oncourse on Sunday night after the running of the semi finals.
Greyhound’s that do not make the final will be eligible for the Consolation worth $3,000 to be run on final night.
The winner of the Final is also eligible for a $11,000 bonus if it can win the 2024 Gawler Gold Cup later this year in October. If the winner of the Gawler Produce is SA Bred, there is also a $1,000 SA Bred Bonus.
MIKE WITTHOLZ FEATURE MASTERS SERIES FINAL NEXT SUNDAY NIGHT AT GAWLER
There were to be heats run this Sunday night at Gawler for the $5,000 Mike Wittholz Mixed Masters Feature Final over the 400m next Sunday 23rd June. GRSA had received 9 nominations so following normal procedure this event was programmed as a normal event this Sunday night (Race 4). These 9 greyhounds will gain preference into next weeks final so long as they nominate and are eligible to compete. GRSA will accept other nominations however they will be considered after these 9 greyhounds.
• Nominations close on Wednesday, 19th June at 9.00am with GRSA
GAWLER ANNIVERSARY CUP IN JUNE
The $4,000 Gawler Anniversary Cup will be run over 531m Sunday, 23rd June . The event is a Free For All with no penalty .
• Nominations close on Wednesday, 19th June at 9.00am with GRSA
LOW GRADE SERIES AT ANGLE PARK
The next Low Grade Feature Series at Angle Park will be a Grade 6 series over the 530m with $3,680 Heats on Thursday, 20th June with the $5,810 Final on Thursday, 27th June.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 17th June at 9.00am.
2024 GAWLER BREEDER’S HEATS ON SUNDAY JUNE 30
After the Group 3 Howard Ashton Final, the final race for the Breeders 2024 eligible greyhounds will be the Gawler Breeders Heats over 531m which will be run on Sunday, 30th June with the Final on Friday, 5th July.
*Nominations for the Heats close on Wednesday, 26th June with GRSA at 9.00am.*
UPCOMING GOTBA COURSING DATES
There will be a Coursing meeting this Sunday. Further dates for GOTBA Coursing.
Sunday July 14
Sunday August 11
Sunday September 8
Sunday September 22
Sunday October 6
GRSA has been advised that the small dogs club will be using the Virginia coursing track this Saturday 15/6/24 so will be closed for free galloping for the day
TUESDAY NIGHT MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) announced the introduction of Tuesday night meetings at Angle Park, which started a few weeks ago. The Tuesday night meetings are designed to meet demand, providing more racing opportunities for lower class greyhounds within SA.
The meetings will be time graded, with 10 races of six dog fields. The meetings will operate in tandem with Saturday morning race meetings which will target greyhounds of the same class with the racing distance at both race meetings restricted to 342m. Excess nominations are currently received for Saturday morning meetings. The Tuesday meetings will provide a further outlet for greyhounds that are nominated for the Saturday mornings and are not provided with a starting opportunity. Greyhounds falling into this category will be granted preference rights if nominated for the subsequent Tuesday night meeting.
With Saturday morning and Tuesday night meetings being restricted to 342m nominations, opportunities for 530m time graded greyhounds will be programmed for other Angle Park dates. Trainers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the details for the Tuesday night meetings, changes to the Saturday morning meetings and updated trialling times for Angle Park.
ANGLE PARK TO TRIAL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Please be advised that with Angle Park to race on Tuesday night from this Tuesday the trials will shift to Wednesday night. The starting times remain the same at 6pm with the booking process and times the same as normal. Please be mindful that Bingo utilise most of the Chasers Restaurant on this night so please be aware of this while oncourse.
SATISFACTORY TRIALS BOOKED IN BY 12.30PM
GRSA advise those trainers wishing to book a Satisfactory trial at any of our trial sessions need to do so by 12.30pm the day of the night trial session or 12.30pm the day before the morning trial session. This will ensure GRSA can staff this appropriately.