Angle Park Preview - 16th February 2023
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
The Final of the SA 2023 SA St Leger is the highlight of tonight’s program which carries $10,000 to the winner ( race 8 ) on the card, Queen Of Scotch is my selection as she went the quickest here last week from a rails draw when leading through out, tonight from box 2 she should be able to do the same. The dangers look to be Yarramundi Paul who will be flying late and Spring Honour who has won his last four. As always all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - 6.3.1.2
Race 2 - 1.6.2.4
Race 3 - 8.1.6.4
Race 4 - 7.2.6.4
Race 5 - 8.3.4.1
Race 6 - 2.4.5.1
Race 7 - 1.6.8.4
Race 8 - 2.7.5.3
Race 9 - 5.3.1.7
Race 10 - 7.2.5.1.
Best Bets
Race 1, NO. 6 - Federal Flash
Race 6, NO. 2 - Springvale Roxy
Best Each Way
Race 8, NO. 5 - Yarramundi Paul
Race 10, NO. 1 - Coco Coaster
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,3,2,6
Race 2: 1,6,8,4
Race 3: 8,1,4,6
Race 4: 7,4,3,1
Race 5: 4,3,8,1
Race 6: 5,2,4,1
Race 7: 4,1,6,8
Race 8: 2,4,1,5
Race 9: 7,5,1,3
Race 10: 7,5,2,3
Best Bets: Race 5, No. 4 Molly Irish
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 2 Queen Of Scotch
Eachway: Race 6, No. 5 Springvale Max
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$5,535 SA Owned Grade 5 Final – 530m (Heats 16/2/23. SA Owned Only)
$3,855 AGRC Fastest Forward (5+ Wins) Final – 530m (Heats Saturday 18/2/23. N/P 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. Race 1 on the program.
$4,210 Masters Mixed – 530m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nom-must raced prev 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. 4yo & higher pref)
$2,650 Maiden – 530m
$3,505 Juvenile – 530m
$4,560 Grade 4/5 -595m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 20th February with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
2023 SA ST LEGER FINAL TONIGHT
There were three terrific heats conducted last week at Angle Park where greyhounds qualified for tonight’s prestigious 2023 SA St Leger final worth $14,275 which is race 8 on tonight’s program.
The first heat last weeks was taken out by the Tony Rasmussen trained Queen Of Scotch who ran 30.38 for the 530m journey in leading throughout. The second heat was taken out by Yarramundi Paul for Vadim Roz in 30.59 when he ran home powerfully from midfield after finding trouble. The final heat saw Spring Honour lead throughout in 30.58 for Greg Board. Its shaping as a wonderful race tonight for some of our most promising young chasers and Interstate visitor Xoie Bale who look the stars of the future. Good luck to all connections concerned.
Race 8 @ 8.58 pm - 2023 SA St Leger Final over 530m ($10,000 to the winner) -
VICTA DAMIAN AT THE MEADOWS ON SATURDAY NIGHT FOR GROUP 1 AUSTRALIAN CUP HEATS
The Group 1 Australian Cup Heats at the Meadows on Saturday night will feature one of the Nation’s most promising sprinters in SA bred and owned Victa Damian for local trainer Lisa Rasmussen. After his win in the Group 1 National Derby a few weeks back in NSW he has become a much sort after story and returns to the track this Saturday night.
There are eight heats of the Australian Cup so only the winners progress to the rich final next Saturday night 25th February. He is engaged in race 4 on the program and has drawn the converted box 1.
Its also worth noting that SA owned and bred sprinter Bobby Axelrod has also been drawn into the heats and will come from box 2 in race 8 on the program.
GAWLER BREEDERS 2023 HEATS ON SUNDAY
The first part of the Breeders 2023 series kicks off with $1,600 Heats on Sunday at Gawler over the 400m.
We have four heats which are races 1, 2, 3 and 4 and feature the likes of Footluce Fever, Runs Like Bluey, Victa Marli, Coorong Cam, Up There Rosco, Springvale Chip, Bronze Titan and Hot Sky. 1st and 2nd will qualify for the $3,300 8 dog Final which will be run on Sunday, 26th February 2023. For SA Bred greyhounds paid up for Breeders 2023.
GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON SATURDAY 25TH FEBRUARY AT ANGLE PARK
The Greyhound of the Year function at Angle Park will be held on Saturday night, 25th February 2023. The GOTY awards night is always a great night and this is anticipated to be extremely exciting with another wide open count for the top awards. It’s a night not to be missed. All the finalists have been announced and it’s a great line up -
The GOTY Finalists are:
FANTASTIC RADLEY
2022 Starts 21-1sts 18, 2nds 0, 3rds 1
(Fernando Bale x Fantastic Dotty)
Owner – Terrific Group Syndicate – Manager Danielle Chegia
Trainer – Elizabeth Chegia
2022 Prizemoney $69,860
MALLEE MAGIC
2022 Starts 32-1sts 12, 2nds 5, 3rds 4
(Worm Burner x Bells Are Ringin)
Owner – Cameron Butcher
Trainer – Tony Rasmussen
2022 Prizemoney $99,165
SPRINGVALE MAX
2022 Starts 37-1sts 15, 2nds 5, 3rds 6
(Barcia Bale x Springvale Bryne)
(SA Bred) Owner – Gavin Harris
Trainer – Gavin Harris
2022 Prizemoney $77,520
VICTA GROSSO
2022 Starts 45-1sts 21, 2nds 7, 3rds 5
(Fernando Bale x Victa Victoria)
(SA Bred) Owner – My Four Girls Syndicate – Manger Susan Schadow
Trainer – Tony Rasmussen
2022 Prizemoney $70,425
VICTA HAYDN
2022 Starts 29-1sts 8, 2nds 11, 3rds 7
(Fernando Bale x Victa Victoria)
(SA Bred) Owner – My Four Girls Syndicate – Manger Susan Schadow
Trainer – Tony Rasmussen
2022 Prizemoney $61,065
LAUNCHING PAD SA SERIES BEGINS ON 2nd MARCH
Again this year the Sandown GRC offered sweepstake tickets into the rich Launching Pad Series.
There are special conditions on the race, being for greyhounds that have won between 1 and 6 races and have not had more than 30 starts at close of their nominations.
The Heats will be run at Sandown over the 515m on Thursday, 23rd March with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 30th March and the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 6th April. GRSA was able to secure a ticket and will give one greyhound the opportunity to compete in this lucrative series. We will run a Heat and Final series to determine who will make the Launching Pad Heats on 23rd March.
Our Heats will be run on Thursday, 2nd March over the 530m at Angle Park for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no more than 28 starts at time of nominations. The Heats will be worth $3,855 and will be Non Penalty events. The Final will be run at Angle Park on Thursday, 9th March over the 530m with prizemoney of $5,535 and will also be Non Penalty.
The winner of the Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad Heats two weeks later, however, if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot.
GRSA has restricted the series to 1-4 wins and 28 starts incase a greyhound wins both the Heat and Final so this will still keep them eligible. If greyhounds win outside the series this may deem them ineligible for the Sandown series. We have also made our Final two weeks before the Launching Pad Heats at Sandown to give the trainer an opportunity to get across the border and trial for the big race.
• Nominations close with GRSA for the SA Heats at 9am on Monday, 27th February.
RACING AND TRIALLING FREQUENCY – STARTED 1ST FEBRUARY
GRSA has adopted a new local rule in regard to frequency of racing and trialling which will take effect on Wednesday 1st February 2023. Some greyhounds will not be eligible for the 7 in 28 period as this includes events in January. The update local rule is below -
69A Racing and trialling frequency
(1) In this rule:
Race has the same meaning given to this term in R9 of the GAR.
Trial means a satisfactory trial, or a qualifying trial as defined in R9 of the GAR.
(2) A greyhound will only be permitted to start in –
(a) No more than a combined total of 2 race and trial starts in any 7-day period; and,
(b) No more than a combined total of 7 race and trial starts in any 28-day period.
(3) This sub-rule commences on a date to be fixed by Stewards’ Notice.
The intent of this rule is to monitor and regulate the frequency of races and official trials of greyhounds, to ensure adequate rest time is given between events. The rule is similar to one in effect in Western Australia. We have automated the Ozchase Racing system to be able to monitor this rule. The rule is self-explanatory. A greyhound must not start more than 2 times (races or trials combined) in any 7-day period. Further, a greyhound must not start more than 7-times (races or trials combined) in any 28-day period.
Any attempt to nominate a greyhound outside these parameters will be flagged by the OzChase system. If a greyhound gains a start from reserve deeming it ineligible under this rule for its next engagement or it competes in another state prior to racing back in SA then the greyhound will come out.
**Racing Administration staff will scratch these greyhounds acting under this rule without notification. (the responsibility rests with the trainer to ensure they do not contravene this rule)
**For clarity if a greyhound races on Sunday, Wednesday then Sunday it will be eligible. The first day counts as day 1 and therefore resets on the Saturday.
LOCAL MATCH RACE SERIES “THE SA EASTAR” IN APRIL
The SA Local Match Race series coined “The SA Eastar” will be held on Thursday night, 6th April (Easter) at Angle Park.
Eligibility for South Australian local greyhounds will be based around the Nationals conditions. They will need to be trained in SA 76 days out of the last 150 prior to the close of nominations.
Selection for this series will only be based around winning times at Angle Park. For greyhounds that have run over the 530m at Angle Park on any meeting since 1st November, 2022 their fastest winning time will be recognised and put them on the list for selection.
The head to head matches will be decided based on the final listing and nominations. Match 1 will be 1 v 4, Match 2 will be 2 v 3, Match 3 will be 5 v 8 and Match 4 will be 6 v 7. There will be no manual selection from the Grader. The top 4 seeded greyhounds will be rewarded with more prizemoney.
Winners of match races – Match 1 – 1 v 4 $4,500, Match 2 – 2 v 3 $4,000, Match 3 – 5 v 8 $3,500, Match 4 – 6 v 7 $3,000
There will be $500 Runner’s Up. Overall SA Eastar winner (based on overall times) - $6,000, second $2,500, third $1,500.
Those greyhounds that have won at Angle Park since 1st December 2022 are (Top 16 – subject to eligibility) – (updated 15/2/23)
1. Victa Damian – 30.03
2. Top Quality – 30.28
3. Came And Went – 30.30
4. Springvale Max – 30.36
5. Miss Scallywag – 30.38
6. Queen Of Scotch – 30.38
7. Springvale Roxy – 30.39
8. Victa Reid – 30.42
9. Victa Alby – 30.43
10. Run Like Jess- 30.43
11. Molly Irish – 30.43
12. Mallee Magic – 30.46
13. It’s Smudgy – 30.46
14. Propelled - 30.47
15. He’s Our Design - 30.47
16. My Mum’s Value - 30.47