Angle Park Preview - January 25th
What a night of racing we have here tonight at headquarters, the highlight is the running of the 2024 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature (race 6) on the program, with $10,000 to the winner on offer, with the scratching of Where’s Poppy it is vey hard to go past the pacey Victa Marli who has been racing well and with her good box manners is the one to catch. Race 1 on the card is outstanding, rarely do we start the evening with an open event and it makes for a terrific betting affair. As always all races are Trifecta and First Four races and lets hope we can back a few winners for the long weekend.
Race 1 - 7,2,4,8
Race 2 - 8,2,1,4
Race 3 - 1,2,6,4
Race 4 - 2,1,6,8
Race 5 - 8,4,2,7
Race 6 - 4,5,2,1
Race 7 - 7,2,3,8
Race 8 - 1,2,3,5
Race 9 - 4,5,7,2
Race 10 - 1,2,5,4
Race 11 - 1,4,8,5
Race 12 - 2,1,8,5
VACCINATION RULE FOR RACING IN SA
Trainers are reminded that Rule 25 (Minimum Vaccination Requirements) took effect Monday, 1st May, Vaccination Certificates must be received by GRSA prior to close of nominations for affected greyhounds to be considered eligible.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 7,2,4,1
Race 2 - 8,2,1,6
Race 3 - 2,6,1,3
Race 4 - 1,2,8,4
Race 5 - 4,8,5,2
Race 6 - 4,7,6,1
Race 7 - 7,2,3,1
Race 8 - 4,1,2,3
Race 9 - 5,4,2,7
Race 10 -5,4,1,8
Race 11-1,8,4,2
Race 12 -1,2,4,8
Best Bets: Race 4 No 1 Max Rocha
Best Bets: Race 10 No 5 Basil Brush Rose
Eachway Bets: Race 8 No 4 Spontaneous
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$5,535 Heats SA St. Leger – 530m (For greyhounds whelped on or after 1/7/21. $14,275 Final – 8/2/24)
$4,050 Gawler to Angle Park Mix 5/6 N/P Final–530m (Hts Sun 28/1. Must have no offences at either track)
$3,680 Special event Grade 5 (worst to best) – 530m (One 8 dog field will be graded from the Weighted Points Score table of Grade 5 pool of greyhounds worst to best grading. No guarding and no reserves. Trainers cannot nominate for this event specifically. Non Penalty)
$2,785 Maiden – 530m
$4,420 Mixed 5/6 – 595m
$4,050 Grade 5 Bitches – 530m
$3,680 Grade 6 – 530m (For greyhounds who have won up to 4 races)
$7,140 Open – 730m
* Nominations close Monday 29th January with GRSA at 9.00am.
2024 DOUG PAYNE SA BRED FEATURE TONIGHT
The feature Doug Payne SA Bred Feature will be run tonight with an outstanding line up of sprinters assembled. GRSA is appreciative of the support from connections and trainers for this prestigious race. Tonights $14,275 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature will be Race 6 tonight due to be run at 8.13pm (SA Time).
The Feature field in Box Draw order is:
1. Dashing Deb -- Gavin Harris
2. He’s All Purpose -- Tim Richards
3. VACANT BOX
4. Victa Marli -- Ron Schadow
5. Dash Of Blue -- Richard Pearce
6. VACANT BOX
7. Agent Nine Nine -- Ben Rawlings
8. Where’s Poppy -- SCR
DOUG PAYNE FEATURE - Previous Winners
2001 CABERNET ANGEL--M Wittholz-- 29.79
2002 THORPEDO MCLAREN -- M Payne -- 29.86
2003 LION HEARTED -- K Corby -- 29.47
2004 BRUTE BERNARD -- M Stewart -- 30.15
2005 STELLA DOLL -- V Multari-- 29. 79
2006 PERMABILITY -- M Giniotis -- 29.82
2007 MAGIC MAKER -- K Wittholz -- 30.48
2008 COOL KEEPSAKE -- K Corby -- 29.92
2009 JEAN JEANNIE -- L Harris -- 30.12
2010 STRICTLY MAMBO -- J Jones -- 29.97
2011 WHERE’S PANCHO -- R Pearce -- 30.10
2012 FIRE TYSON -- T Lagana -- 29.88
2013 RIGHT TIME -- C Butcher -- 29.91
2014 PUNISHMENT -- C Scott -- 29.80
2015 PADDY MCBAIN (run in Mar 16) -- T Kelly -- 29.85
2016 WILBA BEAST -- B Rawlings -- 29.81
2017 ZINFANDEL ZARA -- G Harris -- 29.66
2018 FABWIK -- K. Corby -- 29.51
2019 AXEL FOOTLUCE -- K Trowbridge -- 29.61
2020 (run in 2021) COORONG LUCY -- C Butcher - - 29.67
2022 HARBOR BLUES -- K. Corby -- 30.42
2023 SPRINGVALE MAX -- G. Harris -- 30.47
FEATURE GOLDEN MAIDEN FINAL ON SUNDAY
The $10,000 Feature Golden Maiden final will be held this Sunday, 28th January after four heats were conducted last Sunday. It is race 5 on the program due to start at 6.56pm SA time.
Heat winners were –
Zinfandel Austin 31.02
Keep It Zipped 31.06
Jimmy Dewalt 31.27
Merindah Cool 31.80
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Jimmy Dewalt -- Ashlee Griffiths
2. Springvale Grace -- Gavin Harris
3. Deano Lincoln -- Kevin Bewley
4. Sebea -- Bosco Stamenkovic
5. Dark Thrill -- Nicole Price
6. Merindah Cool -- Bosco Stamenkovic
7. Zinfandel Austin -- Gavin Harris
8. Keep It Zipped -- Richard Pearce
9. Shea’s Entity (1st Res)-- Adrien Chevalier
10. Mango Cans (2nd Res) -- Ben Rawlings
ST LEGER HEATS ON THURSDAY 1st FEBRUARY – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger Heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July, 2021 are to be run on Thursday, 1st February with the Final on Thursday, 8th February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is – Heats - $5,810 and the Final - $14,275.
• Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9am on Monday, 29th January
2024 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES – SECOND PAYMENT DUE FRIDAY 9TH FEBRUARY
GRSA advises that the second payment for the 2024 Gawler Produce series will be due on Friday, 9th February. Please contact GRSA for further information if required.
STAYING EVENTS TO MOVE TO 5 RUNNERS AS A MINIMUM FROM JANUARY 2024
For a number of years GRSA has supported our staying ranks by running these events with a minimum of 4 runners. GRSA has tried to encourage this pool to grow at the expense of other events on a program, even with such small numbers. However, from meetings drawn in January 2024 any staying event programmed will need to be a minimum of 5 runners to be considered in the program. This will affect the Angle Park 730m, Murray Bridge 680m and Mt Gambier 732m.
GRSA will continue to review processes in relation to the field size and scheduling.
BREEDING SUPPORT CLAIM RESTRICTION REMOVED
In July of 2022 after consultation with the ICG, GRSA introduced a restriction on the number of Breeders Support Claims that could be applied for in a 12 month period to assist with sustainable breeding. At the most recent ICG meeting, held this week, and after reviewing current and forecast breeding numbers it was agreed to remove this restriction effective immediately in support of our current breeders. There is no retrospectivity regarding claims that were not processed due to the policy at the time. Please contact Racing Manager, Shaun Mathieson for further information if required.