Angle Park Preview - 3rd November 2022
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Tonight here at headquarters we have the final of the 2022 Leigh Rogers over the 530m (race 6 ) on the program with $10,000 to the winner on offer, it has turned into a very handy final and should make for a good First Four event. As always, all races are Trifecta and First Four and let’s hope you still have money after Tuesday's day of racing.
Race 1 - We will go with the last start winner Aston Arena in this, she is well drawn down in box 1 and in recent starts has been showing a good turn of early pace. Mepunga Web along with Charlie Brother both are chances with clear running. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 2 - This is the Maiden, and we have four 1st starters so we must keep them safe, I like Basso’s Girl who has been in the money at her last four and is very close to breaking through. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 3 - Molly Irish can bounce back here, she missed the start here last week when 2nd and should return to the winner’s circle tonight and lead throughout. Victa Tony has been racing well winning two of his last three. Add Yarramundi Paul for the TRI. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 4 - This certainly is a wide-open affair and I am hoping Gemtree Apollo can lead here at each way odds, he could pinch this if he does. Spring Pony along with Orson Katie are chances from the good draws. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 5 - Jax Bale has a good draw here tonight and should prove hard to beat, he can show early pace and is the one to catch. Victa Kurt along with Express Speed also has an early pace and is dangerous. Box up 1.2.6.7
Race 6 - This is the final with $10,000 to the winner and Victa Damian is a very handy youngster, he has a picket fence next to his name with 3 smart wins and will be the one to catch again here tonight. Spring Honour is well-drawn and has been placed here in 5 of his 6 runs. Add Basil Brush Rose who will be running on strongly. Box Up 1.3.6.8
Race 7 - Kruger Lass is my top pick here but she can give you heart failure at times on lid rise, she is very strong and will need an ounce of luck early. Charlee’s Misty can show an early pace and has been racing well. On The Tequila is another who will be making late ground and should be in the money. Box up 3.5.7.8
Race 8 - Terrific event here and Mallee Magic will be very hard to beat if he finds the front, he can carve out quick times and is the one to catch. Victa Reid won the Gawler Cup from this draw and is very strong. Came And Went and Propelled can run into the First Four. Box Up 1.3.5.8
Race 9 - The Harnas kennel has been having a handy run and they have a chance here with Shakira Blaze out in box 7, she is stepping up from the 342m and might pinch this. Miss Free Reign could be the improver from the inside draw. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 10 - Elegant Beamer has won both his starts over the 342m in handy times he steps up to the 530m here and should go very close. Hey Day is doing the same and she is amongst the better chances along with Under Siege who will be running on. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 11 - This is over the Journey and Vega Black has been racing well winning his last three here, he looks like the leader again and is the one to beat. Mr Ibrox has won 5 from 12 here and is very strong along with Chatting who has been picking up a cheque here most weeks. 7 5.1.3 for $1
Race 12 - The Ben Rawlings team has been going well and they have a chance here with Gondola who can handle the wide draw. The dangers are Very Jiggling down on the fence along with Dozing. Box Up 1.2.5.8
Best Bets
Race 3, NO. 2 - Molly Irish
Race 7, NO. 3 - Kruger Lass
Best Each Way
Race 4, NO. 2 - Spring Pony
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week’s Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$3,700 Heats Brian Johnstone– Group 3 – 530m (Classic Event – No Penalties or Awards Apply. For SA Bred greyhounds whelped in July 20 to Dec.20 and paid up for Classic 2022. Semis Thurs 17/11, Final 24/11)
$4,240 Heats Feature Mix 4/5 – 595m ($5,595 Final 17/11/22)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$6,320 Open – 730m
Nominations close Monday 7th November with GRSA at 9.00 am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s wonderful night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 3,1,8,5
Race 2: 1,2,5,8
Race 3: 2,8,4,5
Race 4: 8,1,2,5
Race 5: 2,1,6,7
Race 6: 8,1,4,3
Race 7: 5,7,8,3
Race 8: 3,8,5,1
Race 9: 2,4,7,8
Race 10: 4,1,2,7
Race 11: 7,5,1,3
Race 12: 8,5,1,2
Best Bets: Race 5, No. 2 Panorama
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 3 Mallee Magic
Each-Way: Race 1, No. 3 Immense
LOCAL NEWS
2022 LEIGH ROGERS GRADE 6 FEATURE FINAL TONIGHT
Six superheats of the 2022 Leigh Rogers Grade 6 Feature were conducted last Thursday night with the box draw for the $14,275 Final conducted on track.
GRSA introduced this race onto the feature race calendar five years ago in recognition of former longtime 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, and it will be great to see them, extended family and work colleagues on the course tonight in recognition of Leigh.
The heat winners and their times were:
Heat 1 – Spring High Low 30.69
Heat 2 – Victa Damian 30.36
Heat 3 – Basil Brush Rose 30.68
Heat 4 – Shan’s Jinx 30.64
Heat 5 – Yarramundi Turbo 30.86
Heat 6 – Zipping Daria 30.92
2022 Leigh Rogers Final – Race 6 @ 8.19 pm (SA time)
1. Spring Honour - Greg Board
2. Emerley Spicy - Graeme Stirling
3. Shan’s Jinx - Graeme Stirling
4. Yarramundi Turbo - Vadim Roz
5. Zipping Daria - Ed Burrett
6. Basil Brush Rose - Renata Maruszczyk
7. Spring High Low - Karryn Nobes
8. Victa Damian - Lisa Rasmussen
9. Finniss Surprise (1st Res) - SCR
10. Barefoot Rebel (2nd Res) - SCR
BRIAN JOHNSTONE HEATS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
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 next 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.
GOOD LUCK TO FANTASTIC RADLEY IN THE TOPGUN STAYERS ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Good luck to SA-trained star Fantastic Radley for Elizabeth Chegia in the Topgun Stayers on Saturday night at the Meadows. He has drawn box 5 in the staying feature against the best stayers in the land so we hope he can produce another track record performance.
The Topgun Stayers is race 6 at 7.29 pm SA time worth $75,000 to the winner with the other feature on the night being the Topgun Sprint which is race 8 at 8.07 pm worth $150,000 to the winner.
MURRAY BRIDGE ANNIVERSARY CUP ON SUNDAY 11TH DECEMBER
On Sunday the 11th of December, the $4,000 Murray Bridge Anniversary Cup will be run over the 530m.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00 am on Wednesday 7th December.
MURRAY BRIDGE SUMMER DERBY AND OAKS IN DECEMBER
With the support of the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club, Murray Bridge will conduct the Summer Oaks and Derby again this year. Eligibility will be for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2020 at Murray Bridge in December. Heats will be run on Sunday, 4th December with the finals on Sunday, 11th December.
The conditions are set out below -
$1,645 Heats 2022 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Derby – 455m (For dogs whelped on or after 1st July 2020. $5,000 final on Sunday 11/12/22 sponsored by the AGRC. All grades eligible)
$1,645 Heats 2022 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Oaks – 455m (For bitches whelped on or after 1st July 2020. $5,000 final on Sunday 11/12/22 sponsored by the AGRC. All grades eligible)
Nominations for the heats close at 9 am with GRSA on Wednesday, 30th November.