Angle Park Preview - 2nd March 2023
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
We have a very strong 11 event program here tonight at headquarters with (take two of the feature’s here tonight, races 1 and 8) as last week the meeting was called off due to the extreme heat. In race 8 I will stick with Molly Irish who has the early pace to cross from the wide draw and should be nice and fresh for tonight’s event. Alvin Rose is the form runner winning his past two here and is drawn for another bold showing down in box 1. Fantastic Radley will be thundering home and only needs an ounce of luck in the run to the first turn to figure. As always all events are Trifecta and First Four events.
How good was the effort last Saturday night of Victa Damian in the 2023 Australian Cup Final, he fell out of the lids and then was trapped wide in the run and stormed homed to run 3rd, there are whispers he is heading over to WA for a big event.
Race 1 1.8.2.5
Race 2 4.1.6.8
Race 3 2.1.6.4
Race 4 4.1.6.2
Race 5 1.2.4.6
Race 6 2.4.1.5
Race 7 2.1.4.3
Race 8 7.1.4.6
Race 9 8.5.2.3
Race 10 2.1.4.6
Race 11 8.2.6.1
Best Bets
Race 6, No. 2 - Spring Flute
Race 7, No. 2 - Springvale Roxy
Best Each Way
Race 1, No. 1 - Show Me Bucks
Race 4, No. 4 - Rolling Riot
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 9,8,1,7
Race 2: 1,2,4,6
Race 3: 2,6,1,4
Race 4: 2,6,1,4
Race 5: 1,2,4,8
Race 6: 2,1,4,3
Race 7: 6,2,4,1
Race 8: 7,4,6,3
Race 9: 2,8,4,5
Race 10: 2,4,1,8
Race 11: 8,2,4,6
Best Bets: Race 6, No. 2 - Spring Flute
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 7 - Molly Irish
Eachway: Race 7, No. 6 - Howling Hoss
LOCAL NEWS
MALLEE MAGIC TAKES OUT 2022 GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
It was a gala spectacle last Saturday night at Angle Park as the industry celebrated the year that was 2022 with many awards and achievements recognised. The highlight being the 2022 TAB Greyhound of the Year announcement with Mallee Magic for Tony Rasmussen taking out the prestigious title.
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
Greyhound of the Month – April & September
Won heat Group 1 Adelaide Cup (6th in final)
Won heat & final 50th Anniversary Cup
Won heat Ashes Festival of Fire (7th in final)
Won heat Easter Cup (5th final)
Second heat SA National Sprint Championship (4th in final)
Second Kate’s A Scandal Christmas Sprint
Third heat Group 1 Melbourne Cup @ Sandown
Fourth final Listed SA Sprint Championship (4th in heat)
Fourth SA v Allstars Match Race Series
Eighth heat Group 2 McKenna Memorial @ Sandown
Only SA trained greyhound to break 30 seconds over 530m at APK (29.97)
Won 4 races in a row
Best Times: 29.97 (530m Angle Park)
34.04 (595m Angle Park)
29.76 (530m Murray Bridge)
MALLEE MAGIC – 33 votes
FANTASTIC RADLEY – 28 votes
VICTA GROSSO – 23 votes
SPRINGVALE MAX – 12 votes
VICTA HAYDN – 9 votes
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$3,505 Fastest Forward (1-4 Wins) Final – 530m (Heats Saturday 4/3/23. 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. Any race on the program)
$5,535 2023 SA Launching Pad Final – 530m (SA Heats 2/3. Winner of Final qualifies for $460,000 Launching Pad series at Sandown so long as remains eligible - 1-6 wins and 30 starts with Heats 23/3, Semis 30/3, $150,000 to the winner Final 6/4. If local winner not eligible then entry will go to next eligible greyhound from Final)
$3,260 Heats Grade 6 (1-2 wins only) – 530m (Final 16/3/23)
$2,650 Maiden – 530m
$4,055 SA Bred Grade 5 -530m
$6,320 Free For All (N/P) – 730m
Nominations close Monday 6th March with GRSA at 9.00am.
SA LAUNCHING PAD HEATS TONIGHT
We have three heats tonight of the SA Launching Pad series worth $3,855 which will be Non Penalty events and features some of the most exciting young chasers in the state.
The first heat features Golden Maiden winner Could Be King for trainer Ben Rawlings, South East visitor Federal Flash for David Peckham and Victa Kerle for Tony Rasmussen all clashing which will be race 3 on the program due to start at 7.13pm local time. The second heat (race 4 @ 7.34pm) see’s Live It for Tony Rasmussen, Ragin’ Riot for Robyn Mackellar and Spartan Brave for Lachlan Mill which is first up in SA from Victoria. The final heat (race 5 @ 7.55pm) looks a clash in two with See My Future for Tracey Amos shooting for 5 in a row against the Ben Rawlings trained Agent Nine Nine who was so impressive in winning her last 2 starts at Gawler.
The first two from each heat plus the two fastest thirds will qualify for next weeks final to be run on Thursday, 9th March over the 530m with prizemoney of $5,535 and will also be Non Penalty.
The Box Draw for next weeks final will take place oncourse tonight after the running of race 6.
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.
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.
LADBROKES CLAIM VICTA DAMIAN FOR WA SLOT RACE IN APRIL
Ladbrokes has unveiled boom SA chaser Victa Damian as its runner to contest the $500,000 The Sandgroper (520m) at Cannington on Friday, April 14.
One of the most exciting exports to emerge from South Australia in some time, Victa Damian boasts nine wins from his first 13 career starts, including a thumping Group 1 National Derby triumph before finishing a gallant third in Saturday night’s Group 1 Australian Cup at The Meadows.
Leading South Australian trainer Tony Rasmussen said he was delighted to be joining forces with Ladbrokes for an assault on The Sandgroper as part of the inaugural Western Trilogy weekend of racing in April.
MURRAY BRIDGE AND MOUNT GAMBIER CUPS IN MARCH/ APRIL AT GROUP 3 LEVEL WITH BIG BONUSES
It will be a big couple of months of racing in March and April for the Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier Clubs when they conduct their Cup meetings.
These events are at Group 3 level and offer $25,000 to the winner and it all kicks of on Sunday night.
We have six $3,000 Heats of the Murray Bridge Cup which are races 2 to 7 on the program, they feature the likes of Mepunga Raider, Panorama, Victa Kurt, Raver’s Army, Fantastic Dixie and Victorian Self Control just to name a few.
The winners from each heat plus the two fastest seconds will qualify for next Sunday’s 36,000 (Group 3) Final to be run on, 12th March.
The Box Draw for the final will take place oncourse o Sunday night after the running of race 8.
Also on Cup Final nights program will be -
$4,000 Murray Bridge Cup Consolation – 455m (Trainers must renominate)
$5,000 Special Event Feature (N/P)– 680m
$4,000 Special Event Feature (N/P)– 530m
$3,000 Special Event Feature (N/P)– 395m
We will also run two Straight Track Finals on the night which will be over the 300m and 350m worth $3,000 each (Heats run on Tuesday, 7th March).
• Nominations for Cup Final meeting close with GRSA at 9am on Wednesday, 8th March.
MOUNT GAMBIER CUP FINAL IN APRIL
The $3,000 Mount Gambier Cup Heats will be run on Sunday, 26th March with the $36,000 (Group 3) Final on Sunday, 2nd April.
• Nominations for Heats close with GRSA at 9am on Tuesday, 21st March.
GRSA will link bonuses to both of these events, 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).
MURRAY BRIDGE STRAIGHT TRACK HEATS FOR MURRAY BRIDGE CUP FINAL NIGHT ON TUESDAY
There are three heats of the 300m and two heats of the 350m with qualifiers heading to two $3,000 Finals conducted as races 1 and 2 on Sunday, 12th March which aligns with the Group 3 Murray Bridge Cup around the one turn track. The 300m series which are races 3,4 and 5 on Tuesday features the likes of Emerley Bruce, Dazzling Cruiser, Canya Razor, Up There Billy, Cash On Delivery and My Place Friday just to name a few. While the 350m series which are races 8 and 9 features Taylor Toves, He’s On Fire, Aston Olenna and Toby West. Both finals will be 8 dog fields.
ANGLE PARK TRACK WORKS – LIGHT HARROW
GRSA will undertake some track maintenance at Angle Park on Friday 10th March.
The surface will undergo a light track harrow. As a consequence of this work, the trial session on Saturday 11th March will be moved to Sunday 12th March.
GAWLER TRACK WORKS – LIGHT HARROW
GRSA will undertake some track maintenance at Gawler on Thursday 16th March.
The surface will undergo a light track harrow. As a consequence of this work, the trial session on Thursday 16th March has been cancelled.
GRSA TO TRIAL ON ADELAIDE CUP PUBLIC HOLIDAY – MONDAY 13TH MARCH
The normal trial sessions will proceeded as normal at Murray Bridge and Gawler on Monday 13th March even though this is the Adelaide Cup public holiday.
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 14 – subject to eligibility) – (updated 1/3/23)
1. Victa Damian – 30.03
2. Top Quality – 30.28
3. Came And Went – 30.30
4. Springvale Roxy – 30.33
5. Queen Of Scotch – 30.33
6. Mepunga Raider – 30.35
7. Springvale Max – 30.36
8. Miss Scallywag – 30.38
9. Victa Reid – 30.42
10. Victa Alby – 30.43
11. Run Like Jess- 30.43
12. Molly Irish – 30.43
13. Mallee Magic – 30.46
14. It’s Smudgy – 30.46
“EASTAR” MATCH RACE TRIALLING CONDITIONS NOW RELEASED - FIRST OPPORTUNITY 23rd MARCH
Trials will be conducted on Thursday 23rd March and Thursday 30th March 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 8 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.