Angle Park Preview - 23rd May 2024
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
What a terrific night of racing we have here at headquarters tonight, we have a strong 12 event card with the highlight being the 2024 Howard Ashton Final, race 8 on the program. With $25,000 going to the winner it certainly is a big prize for a locally bred youngsters and gives the local breeders something to aim at with their charges. The inside brigade in tonight’s Final are the three to box up for mine as they have all been racing well. Yoda Lady has won her last five and Zinfandel Evie her last six, both look hard to beat and can run the Quinella. Jukebox Duke should bring his own rug to the races as he has drawn box 1 at his last four runs. Don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - 2,1,4,8
Race 2 - 6,8,1,4
Race 3 - 4,5,6,1
Race 4 - 8,1,2,4
Race 5 - 1,8,6,2
Race 6 - 1,7,6,4
Race 7 - 6,1,2,5
Race 8 - 2,3,1,7
Race 9 - 4,2,8,6
Race 10 - 8,5,1,2
Race 11 - 6,1,5,2
Race 12 - 7,2,5,1
Best Bets
Race 6 No 1 Claretown Slim
Race 8 No 2 Yoda Lady
Best Each Way
Race 11 No 5 Bundy Baz
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$14,275 Shane McQueen Final – 595m (Best greyhounds nominated. Heats 23/5/24)
$3,680 Fastest Forward (1-6 Wins) Final–530m (Hts Thur 23/5. N/P Worst to Best of this category. Final 8-dog+reserves, comprising greyhounds running fastest times in Hts regardless of finish position.)
$4,050 Gawler to Angle Park Mix 5/6 N/P Final–530m (Hts Sun 26/5/24. Must have no offences at either track)
$4,050 Grade 5 Masters (N/P) – 530m (Masters conditions)
$2,785 Maiden – 530m
$3,680 Juvenile - 530m
$7,140 Free For All – 530m
* Nominations close Monday 27th May with GRSA at 9.00am.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 2,4,1,8
Race 2 - 8,6,1,2
Race 3 - 9,4,1,5
Race 4 - 8,1,2,4
Race 5 - 1,6,8,2
Race 6 - 5,1,8,2
Race 7 - 2,1,4,6
Race 8 - 3,2,6,7
Race 9 - 4,2,8,6
Race 10 -8,5,6,1
Race 11- 6,5,1,2
Race 12 -5,7,1,2
Best Bets: Race 8 No 3 Zinfandel Evie
Best Bets: Race 11 No 6 Kisses For Amy
Best Eachway: Race 3 No 9 Our Damiro
2024 GROUP 3 HOWARD ASHTON FINAL TONIGHT
After three super semi finals of the Group 3 Howard Ashton last Thursday night with semi final winners being Yoda Lady (30.59), Zinfandel Evie (30.79) and Victa Chrissy (30.81.) We now have a wonderful final to look forward to tonight with the winner collecting $26,000.
$37,500 2024 Group 3 Howard Ashton Final over 530m – Race 8 @ 9.04pm -
1. Jukebox Duke -- Tony Hinrichsen
2. Yoda Lady -- Lauren Harris
3. Zinfandel Evie -- Cherylee Barber
4. Blossom Michelle -- Rob Harnas
5. Sebea -- Bosco Stamenkovic
6. Victa Chrissy -- Ron Schadow
7. Tappet -- Patrick Bouchier
8. Peace Belle -- Robyn Mackellar
9. Victa Val (1st Res) -- SCR
10. Zinfandel Austin (2nd Res) -- SCR
SHANE MCQUEEN HEATS TONIGHT
We have two terrific heats of the Shane McQueen Feature to be run over the 595m tonight. They are races 4 and 5 tonight with each race having strong contenders. Heat 1 features the clash of Dash Of Blue who is undefeated from box 1 winning 9 or 9 events against Fantastic Spike from the pink box who won in a blistering 34.08 two starts back, they take on last metro winner Balonne Boy and last start placegetters Miss Artemis and Aston Jonas.
In heat 2 strong contenders look to be Kai Bale from box 1 who won the Mt Gambier Cup Consolation last month, Rico Nismo who produced an amazing performance to win last start in a flying 34.20 and Magical Mystic which was placed in the Easter Cup back in March. They take on Murray Bridge winner two starts ago Ethanol Tank and ex Perth performer Mixed Dozen.
The $14,275 Final will be held next Thursday night, 30th May with the first four greyhounds from each heat qualifying for the final. The box draw will be conducted oncourse after race 6 tonight.
GAWLER GOOD TO GO FOR SUNDAY
After the race meeting planned for yesterday at Gawler was cancelled due to issues with the installation of the safety rail the track is all good to go for Sunday after remedial work was completed and tested today without issue.
SA FLAVOUR FOR BROKEN HILL CUP HEATS
You could be mistaken for thinking the Broken Hill meeting on Sunday night was being run in SA with quite a number of local trainers making the journey up to the Country track based on the NSW/SA border. The kennels of Trengove, Hurley, Amos and Jaensch have all made the trip. The feature series on the program is the Broken Hill Cup heats which are races 5,6 and 7 and SA has plenty of chances in each. In heat 1 (race 5) main players look to be Zelda Chaos, Adzuki Monelli and Crackerjack Hawk, race 6 features Paua Of Silence, Royal Nangar and Mt Gambier Cup winner Chapel Road while the final heat (race 7) features Long Haul and Osprey Diva. Good luck to all the SA connections on Sunday night.
2024 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES IN JUNE
A reminder to all trainers with greyhounds paid up for the Gawler Produce Stake that the $2,200 Heats will be run on Friday, 7th June. The $3,000 Semis are listed for Sunday, 16th June and the Final will be held on Sunday, 23rd June. The Final is guaranteed at $22,000 and Consolation at $3,000.
*Nominations for the Heats close on Tuesday, 4th June with GRSA at 9.00am.*
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.
BAYROAD QUEEN STAYERS HEATS IN JUNE
The $7,140 Heats of the Bayroad Queen Stayer’s Cup will be run over 730m on Thursday, 13th June . The $14,275 Final will be run on Thursday, 20th June .
• Nominations close on Tuesday, 11th June at 9.00am with GRSA
MIKE WITTHOLZ FEATURE MASTERS SERIES IN JUNE
Sunday, 16th June - $2,095 Heats Mike Wittholz Mixed Masters Feature – 400m (Non penalty, mixed 3/4/5 greyhounds. No time standards apply. For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nomination and must have raced in the previous 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. 4yo and higher will have preference. $5,000 Final Sunday, 23rd June)
*Nominations for the Heats close on Wednesday, 12th June with GRSA at 9.00am.*
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.
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
SEEKING GRADING REVIEW PANEL POSITIONS
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 – DUE 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.
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.
TUESDAY NIGHT MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) announced the introduction of Tuesday night meetings at Angle Park, which started last Tuesday. 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.
VIRGINIA MOWING EACH THURSDAY
Participants are advised that mowing will occur at Virginia each Thursday morning until further notice, to ensure the maintenance of the venue is maintained.
MURRAY BRIDGE EMPTY OUT AREA
The Murray Bridge GRC request that if trainers wish to use the emptying out facilities at Murray bridge they are required to pick up after their dogs showing consideration for other users.
DAYLIGHT SAVING – MURRAY BRIDGE TRIALS
A reminder to ALL participants that daylight saving has started so please be sure to check kennel times and start times of events to ensure nothing is missed.
As its Non Daylight saving the Murray Bridge trials will revert back to at 4:00pm start.