Angle Park Preview - 11th February 2021
ANGLE PARK PREVIEW - 11th February 2021
By The Shadow
Tonight’s feature event is the running of the 2021 SA St Leger Final (race 8 ) on the programme after last week’s Semis the main brigade made their way through to tonight’s feature. Jack’s Well and Fly For Trix look to be the main chances along with Canya Go wild and Oakvale Style, all eight runners are a chance with luck and good luck to all connections. Other highlights throughout the evening are the 731m and the open sprint, as always all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - Stress The Point has been racing well of late and is in the powerful Nicole Price kennel, he is well drawn and gets his chance to break through here at headquarters. Little Genius has handy short course form and the rise to the 515m is the main worry. Victa Emma has won from this draw in the past and is more than capable on her night. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 2 - This is a wide-open Maiden with several 1st starters, the Corby kennel has two runners in Tidelands and Stranger Tides, the litter mates are sure to be well tried on debut .The Rasmussen kennel has Son Of Haka making his debut and all must be kept safe. Victa Reid was placed here last week and is drawn to improve. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 3 - Victa Mikey struck early trouble after beginning well when unplaced here behind Jacks Well, he has a good turn of pace and is well boxed. Runaway Lad is another who will appreciate this grade and is amongst the main hopes, add Stanley Keeping who ran 2nd here last start when a short price favourite. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 4 - The Judi Hurley kennel can go very close in this with Emerley Zero down in box 1, he won over the short here last start in quick time and is drawn well again tonight. Dissociative has been in the money at his last four runs and can’t be overlooked in this. Hello I’m Jade and My Boy Bean can add value to our First Four. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 5 - Alfieri was a last start winner at Murray Bridge in quick time over the 530m, he has been racing well and is a big chance again if he pings the lids. Chief’s Sidekick and Velocity Dory for the minors. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 6 - The pace should come from Hali’s Girl, she led and was run down by Fly For Trix here last week ,she should find this more to her liking so we will put her on top. Oakvale Blue and Zipping Cola can both improve from their draws, add Cawbourne Zebra who has been in the money in twelve of her 23 runs at this venue. Box Up 1.2.3.7
Race 7 - Shanlyn Charlotte is the inform runner here, she has won her last three all in handy times and looks the one to catch. Classic McLaren is back in grade and I would expect him to improve. American Man and Blister both have ability and can figure in the minors. Box Up 3.4.5.6
Race 8 - This is the Final of the 2021 SA St Leger Final and its hard to go past Jack’s Well who has been in terrific form with two wins in recent starts and charging home on both occasions. Fly For Trix is another who has won three of his last five, he has carved out slick times here in the past and is a major threat. Canya Go Wild has early pace and can show some cheek. Box Up 2.4.6.7
Race 9 - Stella Warning put the form on the board with a good win here in 30.13 from this draw last week, she is racing well and is right in this. Iranian Girl is well drawn, she can be hit and miss early and doing her best work late. Cawbourne Boomer has handy short course form and can’t be overlooked. Box up 1.4.5.7
Race 10 - This is the Distance affair of the night we will go with Line Seeker who has been well travelled of late running in WA with two 2nds in feature event in the west and returned with a good win at Gawler over the 643m, he loves this trip and will take beating. Miss Bellawood is the danger, she won here last week leading all the way and is drawn for a bold showing again. Box Up 1.3.5.7
Race 11 - Shadow Mist can return to the winners circle, he found Rushes too strong here last week when 2nd, he is a class act on his night and is our top pick. Rushes had good support when leading all the way in 30.25 on a heavy track, he continues to bob up at good odds. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 12 - We end the night with a 600m event, Major Havoc is well drawn and looks one of the main chances, his big problem is his box manners, he can carve out quick times when on song. Power Burner and Diorite Fire are right in the mix. Box Up 1.2.6.8
Best Bets
Race 5, No: 7 - Alfieri
Race 6, No: 7 - Hali’s Girl
Best Each-way
Race 3, No: 4 - Runaway Lad
Best Roughie
Race 12, No: 4 - Miss Takiri
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for February was released tonight 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.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,4,5,2
Race 2: 8,2,4,5
Race 3: 2,7,1,4
Race 4: 1,2,8,5
Race 5: 7,1,2,5
Race 6: 1,4,7,8
Race 7: 8,1,2,4
Race 8: 6,4,2,5
Race 9: 8,7,5,1
Race 10: 7,1,3,5
Race 11: 2,5,1,4
Race 12: 8,1,2,6
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 1 - Stress The Point
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 6 - Fly For Trix
Roughie: Race 7, No. 8 - Couture
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,715 Mixed Masters Feature Final – 515m (8 Dog Final. Heats 11/2/21. Masters Conditions apply. N/P)
$2,985 Grade 6 – 515m (For greyhounds who have won 1 race or Maiden Heat and Final)
$3,480 SA Bred Grade 5 – 515m
$3,880 Mixed – 600m
$5,120 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 15th February with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
2021 SA ST LEGER FINAL TONIGHT
There were four fantastic heats conducted last week at Angle Park where greyhounds qualified for tonight’s prestigious 2021 SA St Leger final worth $8,580 which is race 8 on tonight’s program.
In wet and heavy conditions the first heat was taken out by the Cameron Butcher trained Jack’s Well who ran 30.18 for the 515m journey when he chased hard to run down Canya Go Wild. The second heat was taken out by Miss Tickle for Victorian trainer Mark Giddings in 30.23 when she led throughout and defeated Major Major. The third heat saw Outstanding News for Tony Rasmussen power home in the wet conditions to score in a 30.69 ahead of Oakvale Style. The final heat was taken out by Fly For Trix for trainer Jane McNichol who ran 30.38 and proving too strong for Rosie Red. Its shaping as a super race tonight for some of our most promising young chasers who look the stars of the future. Good luck to all connections concerned.
Race 8 at 9.07pm - 2021 SA St Leger final:
- Rosie Red Bosco Stamenkovic
- Oakvale Style Nathan Wilson
Major Major SCR- Jack’s Well Cameron Butcher
- Outstanding News Tony Rasmussen
- Fly For Trix Jane McNicholl
- Canya Go Wild Paul Bodsworth
- Miss Tickle Mark Giddings
- Victa Grosso (Box 3) Tony Rasmussen
Oakvale Blue SCR
TEMLEE, ROOKIE REBEL AND ZOOM TOP FEATURES ON SATURDAY NIGHT
The box draws for the Group 1 Temlee (525m), Rookie Rebel (600m) and Zoom Top (725m) have been released, setting up a massive night of racing to launch the 2021 TAB Australian Cup Carnival this Saturday night.
The three Group 1 invitational races made up of the best greyhounds available over the dedicated distance have brought together outstanding lines ups.
Newly crowned SA Greyhound of the Year Sir Truculent (Box 2) will compete in the Zoom Top for Wally Harkins and will be joined by SA Owned Run Like Jess (Box 7). SA Owned Weblec Ace from Box 8 is engaged in the Rookie Rebel and whilst there is no direct connection in the Temlee to SA it shapes as a race not to be missed. Good Luck to all those involved.
SATURDAY MORNING MEETINGS
The next meeting will be on Saturday, 20th February which will be a Timed Graded Meeting - “Worst to Best” rating. Maiden and 5+ win races will have first preference.
Greyhounds will be graded into 3 categories - Maidens, 1-4 wins and 5 or more wins. Specific grades of greyhounds are not considered except for Maidens. Races are non-penalty with Pathway Prizemoney. Reserves will be determined by the Grader. There will be no guarding. Refer to “Time Based Grading” published conditions.
• Nominations close Tuesday, 16th February at 9.00am.
The following meeting will be on Saturday, 6th March which will be a Timed Graded Meeting - “Worst to Best” rating. Greyhounds will be graded into 3 categories - Maidens, 1-4 wins and 5 or more wins. Specific grades of greyhounds are not considered except for Maidens. Races are non-penalty with Pathway Prizemoney. Reserves will be determined by the Grader. There will be no guarding. Refer to “Time Based Grading” published conditions.
This meeting will also feature $815 Six Fastest Forward (1-4 wins) Heats – 388m (Maximum 4 Heats - $1,230 Final Monday 15th March. These Heats will be selected from Worst to Best of this category. Final field will be a 6-dog field plus reserves, comprising of the greyhounds running the fastest times in the Heats, regardless of their finishing position in those heats)
• Nominations close Tuesday, 2nd March at 9.00am.
G-SIX IN RACE NAMES
GRSA over the past few years have been highlighting the G-SIX races in the race names, however, this can have an effect on sponsors names, heat and final titles in the race book and on the website being cut off.
With it accepted that GRSA runs a mixture of 6 dog fields and 8 dog fields generally we will remove the G-SIX from the race name.
LAUNCHING PAD SA SERIES BEGINS ON 25TH FEBRUARY
Again this year the Sandown GRC offered sweepstakes tickets into the rich Launching Pad Series.
There are special conditions on the race, being for greyhounds that have won between 1 and 6 races and have not had more than 30 starts at close of their nominations.
The Heats will be run at Sandown over the 515m on Thursday, 18th March with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 25th March with the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 1st April. Greyhound Racing SA was able to secure a ticket and will give one greyhound the opportunity to compete in this lucrative series. We will run a Heat and Final series to determine who will make the Launching Pad Heats on 18th March.
Our Heats will be run on Thursday, 25th February over the 515m at Angle Park for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no more than 28 starts at close of nominations. The Heats will be worth $3,280 and will be Non Penalty events. The Final will be run at Angle Park on Thursday, 4th March over the 515m with prizemoney of $4,715 and will also be Non Penalty.
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.
GRSA has restricted the series to 1-4 wins and 28 starts incase a greyhound wins both the Heat and Final so this will still keep them eligible. If greyhounds win outside the series this may deem them ineligible for the Sandown series. We have also made our Final two weeks before the Launching Pad Heats at Sandown to give the trainer an opportunity to get across the border and trial for the big race.
• Nominations close with GRSA for the SA Heats at 9am on Monday, 22nd February.
GAWLER BREEDERS 2021 – HEATS IN FEBRUARY
The first part of the Breeders 2021 series kicks off with $1,500 Heats on Sunday, 28th February over the 400m (Short Course).
The $3,000 Final will be run on Sunday, 7th March. For SA Bred greyhounds paid up for Breeders 2021
• Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 24th February at 9.00am.
SEEKING GRADING REVIEW PANEL MEMBERS
With the 2 year term for some members of the Grading Review Panel expiring GRSA is now seeking applications from Industry persons who are interested in joining the Panel.
The Grading Review Panel looks at all things grading in South Australia and how rules and policies can provide a fair and balanced system. Members work in a group environment and are required to have a strategic and balanced view in regard to the best outcomes for everyone in the Industry. Some expiring members have indicated that they would like to continue on the Panel which can be considered pending their nomination.
Listed below are the specific categories that are up for nominations.
• Mature professional trainer
• Semi-professional trainer X 2
• Breeding background
• Young professional trainer
Should you fall under one of these categories and would like to join the Panel please apply in writing to myself at [email protected] advising what attributes you could bring to the Panel. Applications close on Friday, 26th February, 2021 which will then be considered by the GRSA Board for appointment. The appointment will be for a 2 year term which could be extended if agreed upon. The Panel meet 2 to 3 times a year, however, there will be general correspondence during this time which will take place via email. The next meeting scheduled for the Grading Review Panel is on Monday, 15th March, 2021 at 12.30pm.
GRP POSITIONS (AS FROM 30/11/2020)
| POSITION | MEMBER |
| Mature Professional TR | Petar Jovanovic (cont1.0) |
| Semi Professional TR | Vacant |
| Pathway/Hobbyist | Sharyn Gray (cont1.0) |
| Breeding background | Vacant |
| Wagering Background | Anthony McLean (cont1.0) |
| Ownership Background | Daniel Grgurovic (cont1.0) |
| Young Professional TR | Ben Rawlings (expired) |
| Semi Professional TR | Kim Johnstone (expired) |
| Club Representative | Mike Wittholz (1.0 left) |
THE EASTAR – MATCH RACE SERIES AT GAWLER
The local South Australian match race series, nicknamed ‘The Eastar’, will be shifted to Gawler due to the track update of Angle Park, which is expected to be well underway by April 2021.
The series will be held on Easter Sunday night, 4th April over the 531m. A big local crowd is expected for the meeting given the timing of the event and the public holiday the following day.
Greyhounds competing must be South Australian, based on the Nationals Championships conditions, which require greyhounds to be domiciled in the State for at least 76 days of the last 150 days prior to the close of nominations. Selection for this series will be for the fastest greyhounds nominated, based on their best time over the Gawler 531m distance since 1st October 2020 (regardless of their placing). GRSA will regularly update and publish a leaderboard (top 25), so all trainers and connections are aware of where their greyhound stands up until the close of nominations on Wednesday, 31st March 2021.
There will be two lead up Preludes dates of the Eastar at Gawler. They will be normal graded events over the 531m worth a total of $3,585 (City A prizemoney) with the winner taking a Prov1 penalty. They will be programmed for Sunday, 28th February and Sunday, 21st March with a maximum of 2 preludes per meeting.
The head-to-head matches will be decided based on the final leaderboard, with no manual intervention by the Grader, as per the following:
· Match 1 – Seed 1 v Seed 4 (1st $2,750 - 2nd $350)
· Match 2 – Seed 2 v Seed 3 (1st $2,500 - 2nd $350)
· Match 3 – Seed 5 v Seed 8 (1st $2,250 - 2nd $350)
· Match 4 – Seed 6 v Seed 7 (1st $2,000 - 2nd $350)
The prizemoney for the overall Eastar placegetters (based on individual times in the match races) will be:
- 1st $4,500 – 2nd $1,300 – 3rd $650
The overall winner of the Gawler Eastar will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Vic) to be held at the newly developed Angle Park track in September, as long as it is nominated and eligible to represent SA. As an added incentive the winner of the State of Origin Match Race Series guarantees itself a spot in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup in October and if successful will be guaranteed a spot in the Group 1 TOPGUN at the Meadows in November.
Current leader board – as at 11th February, 2021
| Greyhound_Name | Meeting_Date | Venue | Distance | Finish_Position | Run_Time |
| Velocity Bottino | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.54 |
| Ned's Chance | 10-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.61 |
| Golden Night | 19-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.67 |
| All Show | 6-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.68 |
| Lily Pad | 20-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.69 |
| Burning Nitro | 20-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.71 |
| Stress The Point | 27-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.72 |
| Untold | 13-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.73 |
| Ashby Mayhem | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.77 |
| Major Major | 25-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.79 |
| Ragin’ Reign | 10-Feb-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.8 |
| Bold Mirage | 20-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.8 |
| Spring Cobra | 2-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.8 |
| Springvale Arge | 23-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.81 |
| Concede | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.81 |
| Springvale Issy | 30-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.83 |
| Venus And Mars | 8-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.84 |
| Emerley Phantom | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.85 |
| Like A Librarian | 3-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.85 |
| Victa Mikey | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.86 |
| Zipping Marshall | 27-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.87 |
| Air Marshall | 19-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.87 |
| Departure Gate | 7-Feb-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.89 |
| Threaten | 10-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.89 |
| Sweet Rose | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.91 |
| Oakvale Style | 3-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.94 |
| Hello I'M Jade | 2-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.95 |
| Spofforth | 25-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.95 |