Angle Park Preview - 17th March 2022

17/03/2022
Racing News


The feature event of tonight is the 2022 SA Launching Pad Final (race 8) on the program, it certainly is a handy event with some quality youngster lining up. We also have two distance affairs, races 1 and 10 that is great for the industry as we start to get a pool of stayers. As always all races are Trifecta and First Four events.

Race 1 - Tricky event to kick off with I have gone with the ultra-consistent New Year Tears, he has the pace to clear them early and is always around the placings. Aston Kipchoge will be running on as always and has the good draw. Hugs And Kisses along with Zipping Abilene for the First Four. Box Up 1.3.6.8

Race 2 - This is a Maiden and we will go with the 1st starter here Miss Scallywag, she is in the Rasmussen kennel and is well boxed. Garry’s Chaos along with Vanilla Slick can fill the placings. Box Up 1.2.4.8

Race 3 - This is over the 595M and Scorching Sun has been racing well of late, he goes well this trip and can nearly lead. Victa Haydn is a class animal he has been finding trouble of late but with luck early will take beating. Add Weblec Star who has won 3 of her last five here. Box Up 1.2.4.6

Race 4 - Tough event this one, I have gone with the well drawn Midnight Tracker, he can be awkward early but can improve from the rails. Jackpot Joan and Panama Dance are chances and are more than capable with a clear run. Box Up 1.3.6.8

Race 5 - Weblec Mist is our selection here she has been racing well here and the rise in distance will help. Zipping Princess has been handy since arriving here in SA and can figure as can Jet Blaze who will be making late ground. Box up 3.5.6.8

Race 6 - This is a wide open affair and we will go with the pacey Chicks Love Me who has been racing well over the short, he is yet to figure here in four runs but gets his chance here. Zipping Rafferty along with Outback Rebel haven’t been that far away in recent runs and are chance. Bo Up 2.4.7.8

Race 7 - This is a very wide open affair and the recent winners have all won over the short so its makes it very tough to pick, Aston Resort gets the nod as he is strong and well-drawn again with moderate beginners around him. Speed Limit and Plausible Dream are chances with early luck. Box up 1.2.6.8

Race 8 - The Final of the 2022 Launching Pad and with a couple of scratching’s Fantastic Faith comes right into the mix on her last win here from this draw 30.58, she will take beating. The danger is Lot Of Poise who has a heap of ability and has won three of his last five, add Charlee’s Misty is drawn for a bold showing. Box Up 1.6.8.10

Race 9 - Victa Grosso looks the one to beat again here, he carved out a slick 30.18 scoring here last week from box 2 and the small field will help here again. Victa Reid is the danger, he gets back early but is very strong and will be running on. Jax Kade along with Dark Tides for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.4.6

Race 10 - This is the 2nd of the Distance affairs and Sebon Panther is drawn for a front running display, she has 2 wins and 7 placings from her 10 starts over this trip and hopefully get her 3rd . Zipping Nebraska has ventured to WA last run when finishing 4th, she is the danger. Sutton Sandy and Springvale Anna for the minors. Box Up 1.2.4.5

Race 11 - The Murray kennel rarely leaves the track without a winner and Impress Us gets his chance to break through here tonight, he has been racing well of late and can give this a big shake. Hot Spartan is a lot better than his last run suggests and is the danger. Brief can figure in the minors. Box up 1.2.4.8

Race 12 - Victa Mikey has been runner up at his last three here leading at his past two only to be run down, he has his paw on the till and is our top pick. Barely’s Gem is a strong type he was a last start winner here from box 8 and is drawn to go very close. Box Up 1.4.5.8

Bests Bets

Race 5 No: 5 - Weblec Mist

Race 9 No: 4 - Victa Grosso

Race 11 No: 4 - Impress Us
 

Best Each Way

Race 6 No: 2 - Outback Rebel
 

Best Trifecta

Race 8  1,6.8.10 Boxed

 

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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH

The monthly Kennel Capers for March was released today so make sure you grab yourself a copy.  

Remember to keep up to date with weekly updates and media releases using the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au.

 

The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park tonight.

First 4 selections –

Race 1: 1,4,6,8
Race 2:  1,4,2,8
Race 3:  4,6,1,2}|
Race 4:  1,3,8,2
Race 5:  5,8,3,4
Race 6:  7,4,3,2
Race 7:  6,1,2,3
Race 8:  4,6,8,1
Race 9:  4,1,6,2
Race 10:  1,5,4,2
Race 11:  4,1,2,8
Race 12:  5,8,1,2

Best Bets:            Race 1, No. 1 - Aston Kipchogie

Each-Way:          Race 9, No. 1 - Sebon Panther  

Roughie:              Race 8, No. 4 - Clear View

 

ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)

Next weeks Angle Park Thursdays meeting features –

$2,465 Maiden – 530m

$3,460 SA Owned Grade 6 – 530m

$3,260 Six Fastest Forward (1-4  Wins) Final – 530m (Heats Saturday 19/3/22. N/P Selected from Worst to Best of this category. Final field will be a 6-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)

$4,115 SA Bred Grade 5 – 530m

$5,595 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)

$6,320 Free For All –730m

Nominations close Monday 21st March with GRSA at 9.00am.

 

LOCAL NEWS 

SA LAUNCHING PAD FINAL TONIGHT

The winner of tonight’s SA Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad Heats two weeks later at Sandown, however, if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot.

The Heats will be run at Sandown over the 515m on Thursday, 31st March with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 7th April with the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 14th April.

Tonight’s Final will be Race 8 at 8.59pm carry’s $5,150 in total prizemoney.

  1. Charlee’s Misty                                                         Ed Burrett
  2. Willow                                                                    SCR
  3. Orson Katie                                                           SCR
  4. Clear View                                                               Tara Rasmussen
  5. Springvale Rex                                                      Gavin Harris
  6. Lot Of Poise                                                           Tony Rasmussen
  7. Acclaimed                                                              Ray Murray
  8. Fantastic Faith                                                  Ossie Chegia
  9. Nikita (Box 2)                                                      Don Turner
  10. Paul Keeping(Box 3)                                           Jack Trengove

 

MURRAY BRIDGE TRIALS TOMORROW

Murray Bridge trials tomorrow will feature Straight tack and One Turn trials available.

 

BEDROCK FRED MAKES THE GROUP 1 GALAXY

Local SA Bred and SA Owned stayer Bedrock Fred has qualified for the Group 1 Perth Galaxy at Cannington on Saturday night after a great second in his heat.

He has drawn box 6 in the final, which is race 2 on the program and will need a touch of luck from the draw, but is going terrific for care taker trainer Krystal Shinners.

We wish Cherylee Barber and connections the best of luck on the National stage and hope they can claim part of the $150,000 on offer.

Frankie Boy for Clint Trengove is also engaged in race 3 on the program, coming up with box 1 over the staying trip.

 

2022 DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER MURRAY BRIDGE CUP FINAL ON SUNDAY

After 7 excellent heats of the Daish Irrigation & Fodder Murray Bridge Cup Monday night, Sunday nights final has drawn together a high quality field to see who will take out the Clubs Group 3 feature.

The Cup Final will be Race 8 at 7.47pm on Sunday night and carry’s $36,000 in total prizemoney. 

2022 Daish Irrigation & Fodder Murray Bridge Cup  Final over 455m – Box Draw

  1. Rosie Red                                                        Cameron Butcher
  2. Weblec Jet                                                     Jeff Britton
  3. Mr. Ticket                                                   Ben Rawlings
  4. Fantastic Victor                                           Ossie Chegia
  5. Spring Vinnie                                               Robert Fletcher
  6. Jack’s Well                                                  Cameron Butcher
  7. She’s A Hotshot                                         Troy Murray
  8. Weblec Ranger                                           Angela Langton
  9. Mepunga Mustang   (1st Res)                   Jeff Britton
  10. Earn The Answers  (2nd Res)                     Lyn Smith

The supporting program features the Cup Consolation, the Weblec Ace and Mepunga Blazer at Stud Feature for the speedsters over 395m and the First National Murray Bridge Feature over the longer 530m.

The first race is due to start at 5.12pm SA time and the last of 12 at 9.01pm with the added bonus that the first two races on the program will be run down the Straight Track at the venue over the 350m

 

MOUNT GAMBIER CUP IN APRIL AT GROUP 3 LEVEL WITH BIG BONUSES

The $3,000 Carlin & Gazzard MG Group Mount Gambier Cup Heats will be run on Sunday, 3rd April with the $36,000 (Group 3) Final on Sunday, 10th April.

Also on the program will be -

$4,000 Exchange Printers Mt Gambier Cup Consolation – 512m (Trainers must renominate)

$2,000 The Produce Store Maiden Feature – 512m

$2,500 The Formula 400 Open Final – 400m (Heats 3/4/22)

$3,000 The Tankman 600m Open Feature– 600m (Best 8)

$3,500 Rock’s Tavern Distance Feature – 732m

$2,000 The Commersh Masters – 305m

• Nominations for Heats close with GRSA at 9am on Tuesday, 29th March.

GRSA bonuses will link both the Murray Bridge Cup and Mt Gambier Cup, which will include a $5,000 bonus if the same dog can win both the Murray Bridge Cup and Mount Gambier Cup and a $5,000 trainer bonus if the same trainer can win both Cups (SA or Interstate or different dogs).
 

GAWLER TO RACE ON MONDAY 28TH MARCH DUE TO ANGLE PARK AIR CONDITIONER UPGRADE IN KENNEL HOUSE

The meeting scheduled for Angle Park on Monday 28th March will now be conducted at Gawler. GRSA has organised for the air-conditioner upgrade in the control area of the Angle Park kennel house and they require a 5 day block for this to be completed. As such, the meeting on Monday 28 March has been transferred to Gawler.

Please be advised the heats for the Breeders 2022 Prelude(1) over 530m will be conducted this Monday night 21st March at Angle Park. The $4,500 Final will NOW be conducted at Angle Park on Thursday 31st March.

At this stage the trials at Angle Park on Saturday 26th March and Tuesday 29th March can proceed without access to the kennel control area.

The date changes are listed below -

Delete: Angle Park – Monday, 28th March 2022  (TAB) Night

Add: Gawler– Monday, 28th March 2022  (TAB) Night

 

LOW GRADE FEATURE SERIES AT ANGLE PARK

The next Low Grade Feature Series at Angle Park will be a Grade 5 over the 530m with $3,585 Heats on Thursday, 31st March and the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 7th March.

• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 28th March at 9.00am.

 

NOMINATIONS FOR SATISFACTORY TRIALS

Recently we have had several trainers nominating online using the Qualifying Trial meeting for Satisfactory Trials. 

The online Qualifying Trial meetings are for trainers to nominate their greyhound which they wish to improve on the Order of Choice for the upcoming meeting only.  Trainers, whom have a greyhound that is required to complete a Satisfactory Trial, are required to contact the offices of GRSA and provide the relevant details.  By contacting the office, you will be advised of any further requirements that are needed for the Satisfactory Trial.

 

NEXT ICG MEETING TOMORROW

The next Industry Consultative Group meeting will be held at GRSA tomorrow (Friday, March 18).  An Agenda has been sent out to the panel for discussion at the meeting

 

NEXT GRADING REVIEW PANEL MEETING

The next Grading Review Panel meeting will be held at GRSA on Friday, April 8.  An Agenda is currently being compiled and will be sent out to the panel closer to the meeting date for discussion at the meeting

 

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, 14th 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 at any meeting since 1st November, 2021, 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.

The overall winner of the local Match Race series will be offered a spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Vic) in September so long as it is nominated and eligible to represent SA subject to changes.

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 no unplaced money. Overall SA Eastar winner (based on overall times) - $6,000, second $2,500, third $1,500, Runner Up’s $500.

Those greyhounds that have won at Angle Park since 1st November 2021 are  – (updated 16/03/22)

  1. Came And Went – 30.05
  2. Fantastic Victor – 30.09
  3. Victa Grosso – 30.13
  4. Stout Monelli – 30.15
  5. Jack’s Well – 30.19
  6. Memphis Keeping – 30.21
  7. Lot of Poise – 30.26
  8. Victa Reid – 30.29
  9. Sunset Toxic – 30.30 (9 OR 10)
  10. Weblec Mist – 30.30 (9 OR 10)
  11. Harbor Blues – 30.31
  12. Don’t Tell Lies – 30.32
  13. Fly For Trix – 30.33
  14. Ned’s Chance- 30.33
  15. Spring Vinnie – 30.34
  16. Springvale Maddi – 30.36
  17. Dark Tides – 30.38
  18. Dashing Wilma – 30.38
  19. It’s Smudgy – 30.38
  20. Mallee Magic - 30.39
  21. She’s A Hotshot  - 30.39
  22. Alfieri – 30.39
  23. Threaten – 30.40
  24. Aston Gypsy 30.40

 

“EASTAR” MATCH RACE TRIALLING CONDITIONS NOW RELEASED - FIRST OPPORTUNITY 24th MARCH

Trials will be conducted on Thursday, 24th March, Thursday, 31st March and Thursday, 7th April at the Angle Park race meetings over the 530m.

There will be up to eight trials conducted each night, with a maximum of two dogs per trial with a total of eight greyhounds trialling per night. These trials will be run between races at the discretion of the Stewards. Trainers must book these trials with Greyhound Racing SA by 11.00am on the day.

Greyhounds will be eligible to trial at the total discretion of the Grader where a trainer may have to provide information in support of trialling. Local eligibility conditions still apply.

Each greyhound will only be allowed to trial once in an effort to improve their position or obtain a spot on the list.

 

ANGLE PARK’S 50 YEAR ANNIVERSARY AND $5OK TO THE WINNER ON FRIDAY 29TH APRIL

After consultation with Greyhound Racing Victoria, Greyhound Racing SA is very appreciative that they have swapped their Friday night meeting on April 29th with Angle Park’s Thursday night meeting on April 28th.

This will mean that Angle Park can celebrate our 50th Anniversary with a big night planned on a Friday night along with increased prizemoney of $50,000 to the winner for the Anniversary Cup Final on the night.

The night itself will be very much like an Adelaide Cup atmosphere with plenty of entertainment for families as we celebrate 50 years at Angle Park. The feature Anniversary Cup Final, offering $50k to the winner will be sure to provide a high quality line up of sprinters, locally and interstate, with Heats for this event on Thursday, 22nd April. Coinciding with the Anniversary Cup Final is the SA Distance Championship Final worth $10k to the winner with Heats also run on Thursday, 22nd April.

Other changes will be the Gawler Friday meeting on 29th April will now be run on Thursday, 28th April in the twilight timeslot.

SA changes -

Delete: Angle Park – Thursday, 28th April 2022  (TAB) Night
Add: Gawler– Thursday, 28th April 2022  (TAB) Twilight

Delete: Gawler – Friday, 29th April 2022  (TAB) Twilight
Add: Angle Park – Friday, 29th April 2022  (TAB) Night

GRSA appreciates the support of GRVIC and Sky Racing in regard to these changes.