Angle Park Preview - 27th October 2022
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Tonight we have a 12-event program with the highlight being 6 heats of the Leigh Rogers over the 530m races (3 to 8 ), they appear very open so they will make for good betting races. We have a 730m later in the night race 11, remember all events are Trifecta and First Four events and let's try and build a bank for the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday.
Race 1 - I will stick with Bobby Axelrod down in box 1, he has been very good to us in recent runs winning his last three and from the draw is the one to beat again. Charlee’s Misty has acquitted herself at Gawler in recent runs, she won a heat of the Gawler Cup and then led in the final to run 3rd she is the danger. Box Up 1.3.5.8
Race 2 - The Maiden of the night and Victa Speed is knocking on the door, he has been runner-up here at his past two and with his early pace is the one to catch. Jackie Keeping is the danger along with Basso’s Girl who will be running on strongly. Box up 1.2.4.8
Race 3 - This is the 1st of 6 heats and Spring High Low is drawn to rail the ears off from box 1, she goes well from this draw and will be very hard to toss. Spring Monica blew the start here last week and rattled home to finish 2nd she is the danger. Add Wishing You who has been placed here in two of her three runs. Box Up 1.2.3.4
Race 4 - Victa Damian looks to be the best youngster here in SA at the moment on both his starts, he won here last run in 30.27 by over 7L when leading throughout from box 7 and will take the power of beating again. Finniss Surprise is well drawn and has been placed here at his past two. 4 from 1.7.8 boxed.
Race 5 - The inside two look the better chances here Yarramundi Paul and Basil Brush Rose both can be slow early and will be running on strongly. Emerley Spicy has been in the money here in three of her five runs and should be a must for the trifecta punter. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Race 6 - Elegant Bix is another handy pup, he has been in the money in his five career starts and does show an early pace, he is my top selection in this. Spring Honour and Orson Katie are both racing well and can give this a big shake Box Up 2.4.7.8
Race 7 - This is a toughie as several runners are stepping up to the 530m here tonight Magic Poppet is one of them and is drawn to kick up and go to the front from the good draw. Spring Ignite along with Emerley Wiggum have claims. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 8 - The last of the heats and Zipping Daria is a run-on type, she has been placed here in three of her four starts and gets her chance to break through in this. Mr Anderson along with Bedrock Will have chances from their good draws. Box Up 1.2.3.8
Race 9 - Molly Irish has been very good to us in recent weeks winning her past two for us she is drawn to take a beating again. Lektra Teddy was very impressive when winning here last run in 30.54 he has a good turn of early pace and is a massive chance again. Lot Of Poise in my roughie here. Box Up 1 .3.4.6
Race 10 - Jax Bale should appreciate the small field here, he can show early pace and is the one they will have to beat. Scorching Sun is a strong type he was the last start winner at Mount Gambier in quick time and from the draw is the main danger. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Race 11 - We are over the distance here and Vega Black has won his past two here over this trip he looks like the leader again and winning form is good form. Chatting is racing well and has been runner-up here at her past two, add Blue By You for the Trifecta. (the Trengove kennel is a certainty to win here ) 3.7.1.5 for $1
Race 12 - I love going home on a winner and Propelled will be very hard to beat, he should get a clear run from the draw and prove too strong in the run home. French Wish is the leader she was the last start winner here when leading throughout and is the danger with a bit of early luck. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Best Bets
Race 8, NO. 3 - Zipping Daria
Race 10, NO. 6 - Jax Bale
Race 12, NO. 8 - Propelled
Best Each Way
Race 3, NO. 3 - Spring Monica
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$14,275 Leigh Rogers Grade 6 Final – 530m (Heats 27/10/22)
$3,585 Fastest Forward (5+ Wins) Final – 530m (Heats Saturday 29/10/22. N/P Selected from Worst to Best of this category. The final field will be an 8-dog field plus reserves, comprising the greyhounds running the fastest times in the Heats, regardless of their finishing position in those Heats. Race 1 on the program)
$5,150 Free For All Bitches Only (N/P) – 530m
$3,585 G5 Masters – 530m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at the time of nom-must raced prev 6 months or qually trialled in that time. 4yo & higher pref)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$5,595 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
$3,260 Juvenile – 530m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 31st October with GRSA at 9.00 am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,5,1,2
Race 2: 1,8,6,2
Race 3: 1,2,3,7
Race 4: 4,8,2,1
Race 5: 2,1,3,7
Race 6: 2,7,8,3
Race 7: 4,2,1,6
Race 8: 3,2,1,4
Race 9: 1,3,2,4
Race 10: 6,1,2,8
Race 11: 3,7,1,5
Race 12: 8,2,1,7
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 2 - Zipping Daria
Best Bets: Race 9, No. 1 - Molly Irish
Each-Way: Race 6, No. 2 - Orson Katie
LOCAL NEWS
STOP PRESS
GAWLER FRIDAY 4TH NOVEMBER –
NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS MONDAY
The nominations for the Gawler meeting next Friday, 4th November will close at 9 am on Monday rather than the normal Tuesday. This is due to the Grading staff being unavailable on Tuesday.
On Monday nominations for Angle Park Thursday and Mt Gambier Thursday along with Gawler Friday will close at 9 am.
On Wednesday nominations for the Mt Gambier, Sunday meeting will move to Wednesday and close at the same time as the Murray Bridge Sunday meeting at 9 am.
2022 LEIGH ROGERS GRADE 6 FEATURE HEATS TONIGHT
There are 6 heats of the Leigh Rogers Grade 6 feature tonight to be run over the 530m journey with some of the best young local talent looking to qualify for next Thursday's $14,275 Final on 3rd November. The series has been extremely well supported by the industry and exciting prospects Victa Damien, Zipping Daria, Spring High Low and Yarramundi Paul will all be top chances in their heats to qualify.
With 6 heats the winners and the two fastest second-placegetters will qualify for next week's final. The box draw will be conducted on the course tonight after the running of race 9.
GRSA introduced this race onto the feature race calendar five years ago in recognition of former long-time Food and Beverage Manager, Leigh Rogers, who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer six years ago. Leigh is the husband of Rachel and father of three young girls (not so young anymore) and it will be great to see them on the course in recognition of Leigh next week.
2022 BOTHING GAWLER STAYERS CUP THIS SUNDAY
After two excellent heats of the Bothing Gawler Stayers Cup were conducted on Cup final night last Sunday we have a terrific final assembled this Sunday: Heat winners were -
Heat 1 – Mr Ibrox 37.88
Heat 2 – Spring Agatha 37.74
2022 Bothing Gawler Stayers Cup Final – Box Draw – Race 8 7.35 pm
1. Howling Hoss Shelley Trengove
2. Mr Ibrox Shelley Trengove
3. Victa Grosso Tony Rasmussen
4. Springvale Rex Petar Jovanovic
5. Radek Bale Tim Aloisi
6. Kruger Lass Bronwyn Welsh
7. War Drum Express Clint Trengove
8. Spring Agatha Greg Board
9. Bedrock Will (1st Res) Stewart Barber
10. Redeem A Prize (2nd Res) Jack Trengove
Also on Sunday night will be the $4,000 Gawler Anniversary Cup over the 531m rounding out their outstanding Northern carnival. They have drawn together a small but elite field on the back of their Group 3 Cup last week.
2022 Gawler Anniversary Cup Final – Box Draw – Race 4 @ 6.19 pm
1. Springvale Max Petar Jovanovic
2. Weblec Flame Adam Manton
3. VACANT BOX
4. Came And Went Ben Rawlings
5. VACANT BOX
6. Top Quality Ben Rawlings
7. VACANT BOX
8. Victa Reid Lisa Rasmussen
After the recent passing of Gawler Club Treasurer, Bob Taplin, the Club and Committee have named a race in his memory called the Bob Taplin Memorial which will be race 6 on the program due to start at 7.00 pm, with some of Bob’s family in attendance on the night.
BORDER CHALLENGE (MOUNT GAMBIER V WARRNAMBOOL) FINAL THIS SUNDAY
After a heat at Mount Gambier and a heat at Warrnambool, the $5,800 Challenge Final will be held this Sunday, 30th October at Mt Gambier. The four best from Warrnambool will take on the four best from Mt Gambier to see who comes out on top in what should be an exciting race.
2022 BORDER CHALLENGE (MOUNT GAMBIER V WARRNAMBOOL) Final – Box Draw – Race 8 @ 2.36 pm
1. Inga Zack (WBL) Vito Inguanti
2. Departure Gate (MTG) Jason Newman
3. Max Power (WBL) Dustin Drew
4. Wind Burn Flash (MTG) Jason Newman
5. Banjo Bert (MTG) Tracie Price
6. Incinerator (WBL) Aimee Drew
7. Aston Marlon (MTG) Dave Peckham
8. Aston Marvel (WBL) Dustin Drew
9. Rhonda Lily (1st Res) (MTG) Tracie Price
10. Aston Ziebell (2nd Res) (MTG) Dave Peckham
The series was the last run in 2019 with the final at Warrnambool.
BRIAN JOHNSTONE HEATS NEXT MONTH
Following the 2022 Gawler Classic and the Classic 2022 Preludes, attention has swung to the rich Brian Johnstone Series. The Group 3 series is the main event of the Classic 2022 Futurity.
The $3,700 Heats for the Brian Johnstone will be run on Thursday, 10th November at Angle Park, followed by the $4,500 Semi-Finals on Thursday, 17th November and the $37,500 Final on Thursday, 24th November.
Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9.00 am on Monday, 7th November.