Angle Park Preview - 2nd May 2024
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
We kick start another months of racing here at Angle Park with a solid 12 event program, we have a strong 595m event, race 6 on the card which looks a highlight on paper. Don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 2,3,6,1
Race 2 2,5,7,8
Race 3 2,4,1,6
Race 4 5,7,4,5
Race 5 3,8,2,6
Race 6 8,1,2,7
Race 7 1,2,8,6
Race 8 4,5,7,1
Race 9 4,6,1,2
Race 10 2,1,4,8
Race 11 4,7,8,2
Race 12 1,2,8,7
Best Bets
Race 5 No 3 Psychotic Babe
Race 6 No 8 Kai Bale
Best Each Way
Race 8 No 4 Machismo
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.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$3,700 Heats 2024 Howard Ashton–Group 3-530m (Classic Event. No penalties or awards apply. SA Bred greyhounds whelp Jan 22-Jun 22 & paid up Breeders 2024. Semis 16/5/24, $37.5k Final 23/5)
$5,810 Grade 5 Dogs ONLY Feature Final – 530m (Heats 2/5/24)
$2,100 Heats Fastest Forward (1-6 wins) – 530m ($3,680 Final Thursday 16/5/24. 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. Trainer can only have 2 runners per Heat however may have more if insufficient nominations. N/P. Trainers MUST nominate Time Graded Heats to be considered. Preference to those greyhounds that have competed on a Saturday morning over 530m in the last 3 months)
$6,315 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
$7,140 Free For All – 730m
* Nominations close Monday 6th May with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 7,6,2,5
Race 2 - 5,8,2,7
Race 3 - 6,2,1,8
Race 4 - 7,4,5,1
Race 5 - 8,2,3,5
Race 6 - 8,1,7,2
Race 7 - 2,3,7,8
Race 8 - 2,5,1,3
Race 9 - 6,4,2,1
Race 10 -2,1,4,8
Race 11- 7,4,8,2
Race 12 -2,1,4,8
Best Bets: Race 1 No 7 Keep It Zipped
Best Bets: Race 8 No 2 Lakeview Lana
Best Bets: Race 12 No 2 Victa Chrissy
LIKE WILDFIRE AIMING FOR RICH PAY DAY TOMORROW NIGHT
The 715m Feature at the Gardens tomorrow night is the richest staying event in the world worth $500,000 to the winner. Trainer Tim Aloisi has sent his star chaser Like Wildfire to NSW trainer Peter Lagogiane for a shot at the big prizemoney. He was a slashing second in his heat last week coming from a mile back to grab second right on the line and qualify for the feature final. He has drawn box 6 tomorrow night in a wonderful field of stayers due to start at 9.20pm SA time. Tim also has the first reserve in Zipping Neutron so with a scratching he could have two chances at half a million dollars.
All the best for tomorrow night.
2023 GOTY AWARDS NIGHT THIS SATURDAY NIGHT 4TH MAY
The 2023 Greyhound of the Year awards night will be held at Angle Park this Saturday, 4th May which is shaping to be a wonderful night.
FINALISTS FOR THE 2023 TAB SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
The Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel has determined the eligible Finalists for the 2023 TAB SA Greyhound of the Year. The Greyhound of the Year Panel members are also voting on other awards including the SA Bred GOTY, SA Distance GOTY, SA Sprinting GOTY, SA Short Course GOTY and SA Bred & SA Owned Interstate trained greyhound to be announced at the Awards Dinner.
The GOTY Finalists are:
COULD BE KING
2023 Starts 39-1sts 12, 2nds 9, 3rds 7
Trainer – Ben Rawlings
2023 Prizemoney $64,290
Greyhound of the Month –
DASH OF BLUE
2023 Starts 34-1sts 17, 2nds 5, 3rds 6
Trainer – Richard Pearce
2023 Prizemoney $61,745
Greyhound of the Month – June & July
RAVERS ARMY
2023 Starts 31-1sts 17, 2nds 1, 3rds 0
Trainer – Tim Aloisi
2023 Prizemoney $57,590
Greyhound of the Month –
WHERE’S POPPY
2023 Starts 20-1sts 13, 2nds 5, 3rds 2
Trainer – Kirin Corby
2023 Prizemoney $75,260
Greyhound of the Month – September & December
ZIPPING NEUTRON
2023 Starts 24-1sts 20, 2nds 2, 3rds 1
Trainer – Tim Aloisi
2023 Prizemoney $97,264
Greyhound of the Month – June & August
GOTBA COURSING THIS WEEKEND
GOTBA at Virginia will hold another Coursing meeting for 2024 this Sunday, 5th May. Further dates until the end of June are Sunday May 19th, Sunday June 2nd & Sunday June 16th .
2024 GROUP 3 HOWARD ASHTON HEATS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS MONDAY 6TH MAY
The major race for Breeders 2024 is the Group 3 Howard Ashton. Trainers are reminded that the $3,700 Heats will be run on Thursday, 9th May.
These will be followed by the $4,500 Semi-Finals on May 16th and the $37,500 Final on May 23rd.
This race is for greyhounds that are eligible for Breeders 2024. Greyhounds didn't have to have compete in the Preludes to run in the Group 3 Howard Ashton.
• Nominations for the Heats close on Monday, 6th May with GRSA at 9.00am.
2024 WEBLEC ACE AND MEPUNGA BLAZER AT STUD MURRAY BRIDGE STRAIGHT TRACK CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE NEXT THURSDAY
The $14,275 Weblec Ace and Mepunga Blazer at Stud Murray Bridge Straight Track Cup Final will be run on Tuesday, 21st May 2024.
The Heats will be conducted on Tuesday, 14th May 2024
• Nominations for the Heats close on Thursday, 9th May with GRSA at 9.00am
TUESDAY NIGHT MEETINGS TO COMMENCE AT ANGLE PARK IN MAY
Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) is pleased to announce the introduction of Tuesday night meetings at Angle Park, commencing on May 14, 2024. 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.
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.