Angle Park Preview - 14th November 2024
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Thursday 14th November, 2024
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
We are still waiting for the sun to come out so the Shadow can reappear so our friends at SA.THEDOGS.COM.AU have kindly provided their over view of each of our races again tonight.
Race 1 - AFIRE (5) has had a short freshen up after finishing out of the money at The Meadows mid-October. Recorded a quick 30.38 PB when 2nd here the start prior and will prove hard to hold out. FEDERAL FLASH (3) will race on the speed from the good draw and looks the main danger. PAUA OF SILENCE (2) good 3rd at Murray Bridge last week and can place.
Race 2 - FEAR THE DRAGON (1) good 3rd here last week in a quick 30.26 when drawn near the fence. Has won 4 of his 8 starts this trip (30.28 PB) and is the one to beat. ROTTEN RONNIE (4) is up in class on recent racing however looks the Quinella.
Race 3 - Open middle-distance affair and lent towards CANYA STRIKER (1) from the rails draw. Good 3rd here last week over the 730m and can lead from the good draw. ONE LAST KISS (8) placed at his only start over this trip (34.64) and looks the danger. EXULTANT MCLAREN (2) won well here in 30.93 last week and has been in the money in all 4 starts this trip.
Race 4 - Hard to go past FANTASTIC SPIKE (8) off his impressive 30.26 victory over this trip last week. He has won 7 of his 15 starts over this trip and looks well placed in this. BUSTER BRADY (1) was a 30.44 winner over this trip mid-October and is the only danger. OREGON FAVORS (2) won well here last start in 30.70 and has place claims.
Race 5 - Semi Final 1 of the Brian Johnstone and will stick with MALLEE BEAUTY (6) she overcame the wide alley to win her heat in 30.72 last week and only needs even luck to win. ZINFANDEL PARDY (1) made it 3 in a row with a 31.09 heat win and is better drawn on this side of the track. SCARY EYES (4) is racing in consistent form and has each way claims.
Race 6 - Second and Final Semi for the Brian Johnstone and liked the way ZINFANDEL TRACE (2) got the job done last week. She will get a perfect run for this alley and prove too strong. DAKOTA RYLEN (1) looks the leader from the rail's alley and is the only danger. APILLA (4) huge run in her heat to finish 2nd and will be charging home late.
Race 7 - Multiple winning hopes but we're banking on the outside box doing the trick for WOODSIDE JOHNNY (8) Handy 3rd here last week and will be hard to beat with any luck early. CANYA ASSASSIN (3) only needs to nail the jump to be a leading contender. TERRIFIC BOBBY (2) has been consistent lately and has a quick PB over this trip.
Race 8 - Good quality event to finish the Quaddie and went with CABAO OPAL (1) with the advantage of the rails draw. Good when 4th in fast time here last week and won't need to improve too much to win. SEASONAL (4) has been racing in consistent form of late and looks the danger. ZELDA CHAOS (5) strong 3rd over this trip last week and has each way claims.
Race 9 - SPRINGVALE BRAY (8) continued his good form over the 732m trip with a 43.41 victory here last week. He meets a similar class field and only needs even luck to win. TIME AFTER TIME (4) good winner here two runs back and looks the main danger. ZIPPING WHISKEY (6) finished 2nd behind the Pink (8) last week and has place claims again.
Race 10 - Tricky middle-distance event with multiple chances. Lent towards HE'S MAGIC (8) won two of his past three over the 530m and the extra distance will suit. MITZI ROCKS (4) led all the way in a good 30.72 here last week and looks the big danger. ONE TWO ME (1) strong 30.67 winner here two runs back and is right in the mix in the small field.
Race 11 - Another open affair and went with PAW WHISPER (7) good 3rd in 25.72 at Ballarat last start and finds a winnable race at her SA debut. FINNISS PRESENCE (3) will find this easier than his 7th in 30.54 last week and is the danger. AUNTY MEEKA (2) owns a 30.97 PB this trip and has claims from the inside alley.
Race 12 - Another open event to finish the night and went with MIA MIGHTY (4) good winner at Murray Bridge two runs back and owns a smart 30.60 PB this trip. Only needs even luck to take this out. WOODSIDE FRANKIE (5) handy 3rd in 30.72 last week and looks the main danger. BLACK CHIP (8) is racing in consistent form and has place claims.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 5,2,3,4
Race 2 - 1,4,8,6
Race 3 - 1,8,7,2
Race 4 - 8,1,2,4
Race 5 - 6,4,1,2
Race 6 - 2,4,1,8
Race 7 - 8,2,3,4
Race 8 - 1,5,7,3
Race 9 - 4,8,2,1
Race 10 - 1,4,8,6
Race 11- 6,1,7,3
Race 12 – 4,1,8,5
Best Bets: Race 5 No 6 Mallee Beauty
Best Bets: Race 10 No 1 One Two Me
Eachway Bets: Race 9 No 4 Time After Time
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.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$37,500 Brian Johnstone Final – Group 3 – 530m (see Heats for conditions. Heats Thurs 7/11, Semis 14/11)
$4,050 Murray Bridge to Angle Park Mixed 5/6 N/P Final – 530m (Heats Friday 15/11/24 N/P. Must have no offences at either track)
$2,100 Heats Fastest Forward (1-4 wins) – 530m ($3,680 Final Thursday 28/11. Selected from Worst to Best of this category. Final field will be an 8-dog field plus reserves, comprising of the greyhounds running the fastest times in the Heats, regardless of their finishing position in those Heats. Trainer can only have 2 runners per Heat however may have more if insufficient nominations. N/P. Trainers MUST nominate Time Graded Heats to be considered
$2,785 Maiden – 530m
$4,420 Mix 3/4/5 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. Grade 3/4/5 only)
$4,420 Mix 6/5 – 595m
$3,680 Juvenile - 530m
$7,140 Grade 6 – 730m
$7,140 Open – 730m
• Nominations close Monday 18th November with GRSA at 9.00am.
2024 BRIAN JOHNSTONE SEMI FINALS TONIGHT
Tonight we see the running of two semi-finals of the 2024 Brian Johnstone (Group Three).
The first semi-final features heat winners Zinfandel Pardy (31.09) for Stewart Barber and Mallee Beauty (30.72) for Damien Smith matched up against the likes of Jabuk, Scary Eyes and Dakota Shine. It looks a great clash to kick the semi-finals of and is race 5 on the program due to start at 7.55pm.
In the second semi-final heat winners Zinfandel Trace (30.54) for Gavin Harris and National Grid (31.10) for Tony Hinrichsen will do battle with Dakota Rylen, Apilla and Bewitch. This will be race 6 on the card tonight due to jump at 8.19pm.
The first four from each semi-final qualifies for the $37,500 Brian Johnstone Final on Thursday 21st November with the fastest fifth being declared the first reserve and the other fifth placegetter the second reserve. The box draw for the Final will take place on course tonight after the running of race 7 tonight.
The final part of this series will be the Gawler Classic 2024 over the 531m to be run on Sunday 29th December for the heats and the final on Friday 3rd January.
GOTBA COURSING AWARDS TONIGHT
GOTBA are presenting their Annual Awards at Angle Park tonight with GRSA hosting the Virginia based Club. To be presented tonight at the dais will be the SA Coursing Trainer of the Year and SA Coursing Greyhound of the Year.
We are also running a Free For All event for greyhounds which competed at Virginia during 2024. The feature is race 4 on the program at 7.37pm and is supported by GOTBA and carries prizemoney of $5,535.
FUTURE IN FOCUS SESSION AT ANGLE PARK NEXT WEDNESDAY AND EARLIER START AND FINISH FOR TRIALS
GRSA advises participants that the next Future in Focus session will be held in McQueens Tavern at Angle Park on Wednesday night, now starting at 7.00pm. Participants are encouraged to register via email at [email protected].
To accommodate this meeting the Angle Park trials will now start earlier at 4.30pm and will finish at 7.00pm ensuring all participants are able attend.
SAFE CHASE LURE INSTALLED AT GAWLER IN EARLY DECEMBER
GRSA will be upgrading the lure system at the Gawler venue to the Safe Chase lure which is already successfully in use at Angle Park and the Murray Bridge Straight Track. This upgrade is set for the first two weeks of December, enhancing safety, performance, and reliability for everyone involved.
To facilitate the installation, significant testing and prepare for return to racing, Gawler will pause both racing and trialling for a period. Please note the following changes:
Race Relocations:
Wednesday, 4th December
DELETE – Gawler greyhounds (D)
ADD – Murray Bridge greyhounds (D)
Friday, 6th December
DELETE – Gawler greyhounds (D)
ADD – Angle Park greyhounds (D)
Wednesday, 11th December
DELETE – Gawler greyhounds (D)
ADD – Angle Park greyhounds (D)
Cancelled Trials: Gawler Monday, 2nd December and Thursday, 5th December
GRSA will plan to trial at Gawler on Monday 9th December and Thursday 12th December in a lead up to the return to racing at Gawler on Sunday night 15th December.
NEXT LOW GRADE SERIES AT ANGLE PARK THIS MONTH
The next Low Grade Feature Series at Angle Park will be a Masters Grade 5 over the 530m with $4,050 Heats on Thursday, 28th November and the $5,810 Final on Thursday, 5th December.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 25th November at 9.00am.
FISCHER MOTORS MURRAY BRIDGE SUMMER DERBY AND OAKS IN DECEMBER
Both the Summer Oaks and Summer Derby to be run in December are again proudly sponsored by Fischer Motors. Along with the sponsorship the Club has kept both races at $7,500 each and added a $1000 bonus for the trainer of each Final if they are a member of the MBGRC.
Conditions - Heats Sunday 1st December and Finals Sunday 8th December 2024
$2,400 Heats 2024 Fischer Motors Murray Bridge Country Summer Derby – 455m (For dogs whelped on or after 1st July, 2022. $7,500 Final on Sunday, 8th December 2024. All grades eligible)
$2,400 Heats 2024 Fischer Motors Murray Bridge Country Summer Oaks – 455m (For bitches whelped on or after 1st July, 2022. $7,500 Final on Sunday, 8th December 2024. All grades eligible)
• $1000 bonus for the trainer of each Final if they are a member of the Club (full paying trainer)
Nominations for Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday, 27th November.
MURRAY BRIDGE ANNIVERSARY CUP ON SUNDAY 8TH DECEMBER
On Sunday, 8th December the $4,000 Murray Bridge Anniversary Cup will be run over the 530m.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday, 4th December
AGRC BONUS RACES ONCE A MONTH
The Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club will add bonuses to an event each month which started on Monday, 11th November, these events will also include Heats and Finals. The bonuses will be $1,000 per event, totaling 10 events bringing their support to a total of $10,000. GRSA is very appreciative of the Clubs support.
The next event will be at Angle Park on Tuesday, 24th December - $1,005 AGRC Fastest Forward (1-4 Wins) Heats–342m ($1,515 Final Tuesday 31/12/24. N/P. Bonus event by AGRC with extra $1,000. Please see conditions)
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday, 20th December
Other events announced shortly.
The AGRC will provide two bonuses to be paid out for each winner.
Extra Prizemoney to be paid if Owner and/or Trainer are AGRC Members
$500 to owner (at least one owner needs to be an AGRC member)
$500 to trainer (trainer must be an AGRC member)
FESTIVAL OF FIRE TO HEAT UP IN DECEMBER
Now in its fourth year, the Festival of Fire is back and bigger than ever in 2024, with a new event added to the two week year end celebration of South Australian greyhound racing.
This year’s series will see The Ember added to the Festival of Fire program and will offer our short course specialists a terrific opportunity to take part in the newest and most exciting fortnight on the South Australian racing calendar.
Run over the 342m distance, The Ember will see our best 16 nominations take part heading towards a $10,000 Final as part of the Festival of Fire Finals night on Thursday, December 19th.
The Festival of Fire is a year end celebration for the local industry, which provides fantastic opportunities across the entire spectrum of racing classes, now across all four distances at Angle Park, the home of SA greyhound racing.
Once again, the ‘Festival of Fire’ series will provide opportunities for the best 48 nominations for the 530m trip, the best 16 nominations over 595m and the best 8 nominations for a 730m event.
There will also be Heats and Final of a restricted event (0-5 wins) running from Saturday morning to Thursday night which will provide a separate opportunity for that category of runner. There will also be a 530m Time Graded event for those greyhounds that rate towards the end of the Time Grading table.
The Festival of Fire series will commence on the race night of Thursday, December 12, continue into the Saturday morning timeslot (December 14) and then culminate in 6 Finals and a special stayers event carrying a collective purse in excess of $110,000 the following Thursday night (December 19).
Conditions –
• Greyhounds must be SA trained.
• Greyhounds must be in South Australia as of midnight 1st November 2024 to be eligible (First start greyhounds that have not had their first training amendment lodged that are in SA at this time will be eligible). For those greyhounds that have left the state prior to this date, however, are considered SA based on the Nationals criteria of 76 days out of 150 days prior to close of nominations for each event will be eligible but still must be SA trained for the series.
• All races will be Non Penalty
Full program has now been released in kennel capers, online and all tracks December calendar.