Angle Park Preview - 16th June 2022
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
We have another 12 event program here at headquarters tonight and the highlight is two heats of the 2022 Bayroad Queen over the 730m ( races 5 and 6 ), both look to have several chances so it will make it interesting for the punters. As always all events are Trifecta and First Four races and we have been on the right side of the ledger in the past month so let’s hope we can continue the run.
Race 1 - The night starts with a Maiden event over the 530m and we have gone with Jessore who has handy form and has been showing pace from the boxes, he looks the one to catch. Undoing is a youngster from the Tony Rasmussen team and must be respected. She’s Blushing was placed here last start from a wide draw when running on strongly. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 2 - This is a wide-open affair, I have gone with Gemtree Apollo who has been mixing his form at Murray Bridge, he is a chance of leading and could pinch this at odds. The one to beat is Fantastic Dixie, she has been well in the market at her three runs since arriving here in SA but can be tardy early. Mississippi Blue has been in form at Gawler and is well drawn. Box Up 2.4.7.8
Race 3 - Mike Giniotis has been training for a long time and he has Springvale Roxy is superb form, she has won four of her last five and is the one to beat again. Mr. Ibrox can be tardy early as we all know, he will be running on strongly. Whiskey Soda is one for the Trifecta. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 4 - Zinfandel Bart gets his chance to bounce back into the winner’s circle here, he has been well in the market in recent runs and should be very handy in the run into the back. Bella’s Flower along withy Mo Slater are chances for the Trifecta. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 5 - This is the 1st of two heats of the Bayroad Queen over the 730m and its very hard to go past Victa Haydn who broke through for a much-deserved win here last start over Lashes Monelli, he has the pace to cross and win. Beck’s Monelli is the danger she loves to run a place and is getting close to breaking through. Run Like Jess is well drawn. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 6 - The 2nd of the Bayroad Queen heats and I have gone with Weblec Star who has a very good record here over this trip, she looks a chance of leading and is more than capable of showing up. The danger is Lashes Monelli who should start the punters elect, she is a strong type who can never be overlooked. New Year Tears and Contour for the 1st four. Box up 1.3.4.6
Race 7 - This is over the 595m and the well-drawn Victa Reid who is in box 1 looks one of the better chances in an open affair, he can run time when on the lure. Locked has early pace, he was placed at Murray Bridge last run after finding early trouble. Danyo’s Mercy along with Weblec Pearl are chances. Box up 1.3.5.7
Race 8 - Don’t Tell Bluey has been in terrific form, he has won his last four here in open company and has a good turn of early pace. Sunset Toxic is another in form, he has wins here and Gawler and is the danger. Razzle Darryl is a chance for the Trifecta punter at good odds. Box Up 3.4.5.6
Race 9 - Nangar Ellie is a chance here despite the draw, she has handy form over the 530m and is our top selection here. Very Jiggling is well drawn and is a chance along with Extremely both can figure as they are strong. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 10 - Canya Razor has been in good form, the Rasmussen sprinter can carve out slick times when on the lure, he has the pace to lead and is our top pick. Scorching Sun can never be left out, he has been in the money in his last five here and is very close to a win. Classic McLaren will be running on from the draw. Box up 1.2.4.7
Race 11 - This is a wide-open affair and Got The Swagger was very impressive 1st up here in SA when running 2nd, he looks to be a handy type and is well drawn. The Rasmussen pair of Victa Emma and Victa Kurt are racing well, they are big chances again on recent racing. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 12 - On The Tequila found trouble here last run from box 5 when showing pace, she has a very good strike rate here and will go close. Occipital Eyes is my selection at each way odds he just needs to be closer in the run to break the drought. Box Up 2.5.7.8
Best Bets
Race 4, No: 4 - Zinfandel Bart
Race 6, No: 3 - Weblec Star
Best Each way
Race 2, No: 4 - Gemtree Apollo
Race 12, No: 2 - Occipital Eyes
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,4,5,8
Race 2: 7,5,8,4
Race 3: 8,2,5,4
Race 4: 5,4,8,2
Race 5: 7,5,2,1
Race 6: 3,6,4,1
Race 7: 3,4,1,2
Race 8: 1,3,6,4
Race 9: 4,1,2,8
Race 10: 1,2,4,7
Race 11: 2,4,1,8
Race 12: 7,2,5,4
Best Bet #1: Race 4, No. 5 - Foreshadow
Best Bet #2: Race 12, No. 7 - On The Tequila
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 1 - Express Speed
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$14,275 Bayroad Queen Feature Stayers Final – 730m (Best greyhounds nominated. Heats 16/6/22)
$5,150 SA Owned Grade 6 Final – 530m (Heats 16/6/22)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$5,595 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
Nominations close Monday 20th June with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
BAYROAD QUEEN STAYERS HEATS TONIGHT
We have two excellent $6,320 Heats of the Bayroad Queen Stayer’s Cup tonight being run over the 730m journey. The first heat is race 5 to be run at 8.07pm and features the clash of Victa Haydn, Beck’s Monelli and Run Like Jess. The next heat is race 6 on the program at 8.34pm and see’s the clash of Weblec Star against Lashes Monelli. The first four in each heat will qualify for the $14,275 final to be run next Thursday 23rd June. The box draw will be conducted oncourse after the running of race 7.
The Bayroad Queen Stayer’s Cup is named in honour of one of the State’s best ever stayers. Bayroad Queen competed in the early 80’s and in 1982 she won the National Distance Final breaking a 13 year dominance of NSW and Victoria. She also won the equivalent of the Association Cup at Harold Park and Sandown Cup at Olympic Park and was named the SA Greyhound of the Year. She broke the Angle Park track record on two occasions inside a month and at the peak of her powers she was considered the best stayer in the country
SA STAYERS IN QUEENSLAND TONIGHT
SA owned and bred stayer Bedrock Fred has made another feature final engaged in the Group 3 Dashing Corsair final tonight at Albion Park. After running a terrific second in his heat he has drawn box 6 in race 6 over the 710m journey. With $25,000 to the winner we wish connections the best of luck.
Also in Queensland tonight is SA owned stayer Fantastic Radley who has been sent up for more feature races in the sunshine state. He is engaged in race 4 on the program over the 710m journey and has come up with box 8.
2022 GAWLER PRODUCE SEMI FINALS ON SUNDAY
After four heats of the Produce were run at Gawler last Friday we have two excellent $3,000 semi finals this Sunday, 19th June. They are races 3 and 4 on the program due to start at 6.02pm and 6.24pm respectively. They feature some of the most exciting up and coming chasers in the state with the likes of Air Pumbaa, Springvale Max, He’s All Purpose and Spring Phoebe doing battle in semi 1 and Springvale Rex, Spring Ammo, My Mum’s Value and Springvale Maddi matching up in semi 2.
The first four greyhounds from each semi final will qualify for the $22,000 final on Sunday 26th June with the box draw being conducted oncourse after the running of race 5.
There will also be a consolation of this event worth $3,000 which trainers will need to nominate for. The winner of the Final is also eligible for a $10,000 bonus if it can win the 2022 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.
CLASSIC AND BREEDERS FUTURITY PAYMENTS – DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 17TH JUNE)
Owners of SA Bred greyhounds are reminded that the next batch of Futurity payments are due on Friday, 17th June 2022.
The payments due are:
Classic 2022 – Final Payment (Pups born July 20 to December 20)
This payment is for greyhounds for which the combined First and Second Sustaining Payment was made. The Final Payment is $121 per greyhound.
Breeders 2023 – Second Payment (Pups born January 21 to June 21)
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 2023 – First Payment (Pups born July 21 to December 21)
This First Payment is due for Classic 2023. 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 will be sent out over the coming days. 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.
INDUSTRY CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING TOMORROW
The next ICG meeting will be held tomorrow at Angle Park with an Agenda sent to the panel members this week.
GOTBA COURSING DATES
GOTBA at Virginia Coursing dates until the end of their season have been released.
Sunday June 19, Sunday July 3, Sunday July 17, August 14, August 28, September 11, September 25 and October 9.
VIRGINIA MAIN ENTRANCE CLOSED ON 20TH & 21ST JUNE
Please be advised that on the 20th and 21st of June the main entrance at Virginia will be closed for roadworks. Access can only be obtained by the bottom gate.
OLD BRIDGE CLOSURES AT MURRAY BRIDGE
GRSA have been advised that there are major works now underway to safeguard the future of the Old Murray Bridge. To allow these works to be carried out safely, traffic on the bridge has been reduced to a single lane, operating in one direction at a time with temporary traffic lights at each end.
Temporary bridge closures outside of peak times are required as part of the project.
The next temporary bridge closures are planned to take place from 9:30am to 2:30pm on the following days (weather permitting):
· Tuesday, 21 June, · Tuesday, 5 July.
A detour will be in place via the Swanport Bridge during these closures.
Bridge access will be maintained for pedestrians, cyclists, and emergency services during the temporary closure. Existing temporary pedestrian and cyclist restrictions under the bridge will remain in place.
GRSA recommends these trainers engaged at Murray Bridge race meetings or travelling from Murray Bridge towards the city to please plan ahead and allow extra time to get to the relevant race meetings.
SATURDAY TO THURSDAY NIGHT FINALS AT ANGLE PARK
Once a fortnight GRSA will run Heats on the Saturday morning meeting at Angle Park, where they will be either (1-4 wins or 5+ wins) over the 530m. The Heats and Finals will be 6 dog fields and non penalty. The Final will be conducted as Race 1 on the Thursday night.
The next of these will be for Saturday, 25th June for 5+ wins with the Final on Thursday, 30th June.
• Nominations for Heats close with GRSA at 9am on Wednesday, 22nd June.