Angle Park Preview - 5th May 2022
I hope you all followed last Friday night as we had a huge night on the punt, we picked the winner of the 2022 Anniversary Cup at a lazy 12/1 on course with the bookmakers and several other winners throughout the night. There was a huge crowd and it was a terrific night of racing, let’s hope we can keep the hot run going.
Race 1 - Weblec Blade is boxed to win, he was a last start winner here in 30.83 and will take beating. Cyclone Jane has a good turn of early pace, she can run a cheeky race here. Curious Nick is the improver and must be kept safe. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 2 - This is the Maiden affair of the night and I have gone with On The Whiskey’s who showed pace at her debut when a fading 4th, she should strip fitter here and looks the leader. Spring Monica is knocking on the door, she has been runner up here at her past couple and will go very close. Add Harry who was pipped on the post here last Friday. Box Up 4.5.7.8
Race 3 - Fantastic Radley looks a special, he returned from a stint in NSW and ventured to Murray Bridge on his return and treated his rivals with contempt winning by 7L, he is a class act and will take beating. Sutton Sandy and Victa Reid can fill the placings. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 4 - This looks wide open and I have gone with the Kirin Corby trained Foreshadow who has only had the two runs, he is a handy type and is drawn for a bold showing. Acclaimed can mix his form, the good draw brings him right into this. Garry’s Chaos was a last start winner here and has a good turn of early pace, he can figure in the money again. Box Up 1.2.8.7
Race 5 - Mallee Magic is in outstanding form, he won the Anniversary Cup here last week from box 5 and is the one to beat here again tonight. Don’t Tell Bluey is the danger, he has the good draw and early pace and can run quick times. Threaten has early pace. Box Up 1.3.4.7
Race 6 - This is over the Distance and Lashes Monelli found a heap of trouble here in the Distance Final, she is working back to her best form and is well drawn. Weblec Star stormed home to win the 2022 Distance Final and has won her last five here. Add Victa Haydn who was pipped on the post last run. Box Up 1.2.3.8
Race 7 - I like one here at odds as it is a wide open affair in Cruze Maguire, he is a strong type who will be running on and hopefully can be close early. Air Outlaw is a strong performer as is Zinfandel Oompa who has a good turn of early pace. Box Up 1.5.6.7
Race 8 – My selection here is Departure Gate who has been in outstanding form at Mount Gambier, he has won his last four all in quick times including the Cup and has been placed here in the past. Teddy The Bear has early pace and can figure along with High Octane. Box Up 3.4.7.8
Race 9 - Kinrock Star will give us heart failure early, he gets a long long way back in his races but has a huge amount of talent and will be very hard to beat over this trip. Mr. Ibrox will be running on strongly as will Kingsville Flyer. Box Up 1.4.7.8
Race 10 - Zambora Lion looks a chance from the draw, he has had only the two starts here in SA since arriving from WA and should improve. Sutton Daisy will be very hard to toss, she has a heap of early pace and with the small field should cross. Add Wooden Tiger who will be running on. Box Up 1.4.6.8
Race 11 - Zinfandel Bart is resuming from a lengthy spell, he hasn’t raced since last December and is sure to sprint well fresh as he is a more than handy sprinter. Our Boy Jake has been on the improve and is well boxed, add Springvale Rex who loves to run a place. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 12 - Hopefully Sambuca Talks can send us home with cash in the pocket, he looks the leader with moderate beginners on his inside. Air Pumbaa will be running on strongly from the draw as will Mary Bridget who has good Mount Gambier form. Box Up 1.2.5.8
Best Bests
Race 1, No: 1 - Weblec Blade
Race 6, No: 1 - Lashes Monelli
Race 12, No: 5 - Sambuca Talks
Best Each-way
Race 7, No: 7 - Cruze Maguire
Best First Four
Race 8 3.4.7.8
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
Participants are reminded, if they have not already done so, to provide GRSA with your mobile phone number to enable text messages to be sent updating you with the most current information in the industry.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for April was released a few weeks ago so make sure you grab yourself a copy.
Remember to keep up to date with weekly updates and media releases using the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,4,5,2
Race 2: 4,8,5,2
Race 3: 4,5,8,2
Race 4: 5,1,2,4
Race 5: 1,4,3,8
Race 6: 1,2,8,3
Race 7: 1,5,4,2
Race 8: 2,1,8,4
Race 9: 4,7,1,8
Race 10: 8,1,4,2
Race 11: 7,2,4,5
Race 12: 2,1,5,8
Best Bets: Race 7, No. 1 - Wizardry Things
Best Bets: Race 9, No. 4 - Kinrock Star
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 2 - Toby West
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$3,700 Heats 2022 Howard Ashton–Group 3-530m (Classic Event. No penalties or awards apply. SA Bred greyhounds whelp Jan 20-Jun 20 & paid up for Breeders 2022. Semis 19/5/22, $37.5k Final 26/5/22)
$5,150 Masters Grade 5 Feature Final – 530m (N/P. Heats 5/5/22)
$2,465 Maiden – 530m
$5,595 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 9th May with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
222 GROUP 3 HOWARD ASHTON – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
The major race for Breeders 2022 is the Group 3 Howard Ashton. Trainers are reminded that the $3,700 Heats will be run on Thursday, 12th May.
These will be followed by the $4,500 Semi-Finals on May 19th and the $37,500 Final on May 26th.
This race is for greyhounds that are eligible for Breeders 2022. 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, 9th May with GRSA at 9.00am
SA CHASERS INTERSTATE TOMORROW NIGHT
Friday night will see a huge night of racing at Wentworth Park with the Million Dollar Chase taking centre stage however SA will have a couple of runners in the first race with Flash Banner for Steven Brook drawing box 1 and She’s A Hotshot for Troy Murray drawing box 2.
Box raced in NSW last week in a lead up to all the big races however just fell short so hopefully they can have some success tomorrow night.
2022 WEBLEC ACE AND MEPUNGA BLAZER AT STUD MURRAY BRIDGE STRAIGHT TRACK CUP IN A FEW WEEKS
The $14,275 Weblec Ace and Mepunga Blazer at Stud Murray Bridge Straight Track Cup Final will be run on Tuesday, 24th May 2022.
The Heats will be conducted on Tuesday, 17th May 2022
• Nominations for the Heats close on Thursday, 12th May with GRSA at 9.00am
SHANE MCQUEEN HEATS IN LATE MAY
The main 595m feature at Angle Park comes up on Thursday, 26th May with the running of the heats of the Shane McQueen.
This series has always been well supported by the Industry with three or four heats normally run. The $14,275 Final will be held on Thursday, 2th June.
• Nominations for the heats close on Monday, 23rd May with GRSA at 9.00am.
BAYROAD QUEEN STAYERS HEATS IN JUNE
The $6,320 heats of the Bayroad Queen Stayer’s Cup will be run over 730m on Thursday, 6th June. The $14,275 final will be run on Thursday, 13th June .
• Nominations close on Monday, 3rd June at 9.00am with GRSA
TRIAL DAYS FOR GAWLER AND MURRAY BRIDGE
After consultation in the most recent ICG meeting GRSA have made some changes to the trialling days at both Gawler and Murray Bridge to make it easier for participants. Gawler will continue to trial on the Monday morning, however, will now also trial every Thursday morning. There will be no rotation due to racing.
Murray Bridge will trial on Monday morning, however, will not trial on Thursday morning for the Straight Track. These will now be moved to the Wednesday night with the One Turn trial session. During non daylight saving Straight track trials will start at 4.30pm with the One Turn at 5.30pm. During Daylight saving the Straight track will start at 5.30pm with the One Turn 6.30pm.
This is effective immediately and any changes to this will be advised to industry via text message and social media.
GOTBA COURSING DATES
GOTBA at Virginia Coursing dates until the end of June have been released.
Sunday May 8, Sunday May 22, Sunday June 5, Sunday June 19.
BREEDERS SUPPORT PROGRAM – IMPORTANT UPDATE FROM JULY 1
At the most recent ICG meeting our local breeding numbers were discussed. After considering how many litters are currently being bred the panel decided to make an alteration to how many Breeders Rebates will be available each financial year. For any Breeder Rebate application lodged (at Litter Registration time) from July 1 2022 to June 30 2023, GRSA will only rebate two Litters fully and if there is a third one this will be at half price rebate. If a Breeder has a fourth litter there will be no claim available. It will be upto the Breeder to determine which 2 ½ Litters they would like the Breeders Support Claim for in the 12 month period. Please contact Racing Manager Shaun Mathieson at GRSA for further information.
Below are the current Breeders Support Conditions -
Details regarding the Breeders Support Program for litters registered in SA.
It is crucial that GRSA receives receipts for actual and verifiable expenses relating to litters whelped for items below or else no support payment can be provided: Claims will be a Maximum of $2,000 with FSI and Pup payment in addition.
*In the event that the 1st payment of the SA Bred Scheme is claimed as a component of the rebate, those pups will automatically be registered in the scheme with only the 2nd and 3rd payments still required.
**The limit of the support as it relates to the (50%) contribution to the stud/sire fee component is equivalent to the full support value of $2,000. The limit of the support as it relates to ‘other’ expenses is $1,000. Excluded expenses include veterinary (pre-conception), rearing, breaking in or pre-training costs.**