Angle Park Preview - 16.12.21

16/12/2021
Racing News

TELLING THE TAIL
By The Shadow

We have been on a bit of a run here in the last two weeks so lets hope we can continue this form through to Christmas, tonight, with a strong 11 event card there looks to be a couple of good things again and we will stick strong with our Trifectas and First Fours.

Race 1 - This is a toughie to kick off with and I like the pacey Terrific Keith, he looks the likely leader here and hopefully can pinch this. Harbor Blues is the danger, he has been racing well here and has won two of his last 3 both from middle draws. Add Vontae Mack who will be powering home late. Box Up 2.3.4.8

Race 2 - Alfieri looks one of the better bets of the night, he was run down here last start by the inform Victa Haydn, he can lead here again and hold on. Hot Spartan continues to run into the placings, he looks a certainty again for the trifecta. Springvale Maddi and Aston Carlos for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.3.4

Race 3 - This is another good betting affair and I have gone with the Matty Payne trained Aston Gypsy, she has won her past two at Murray Bridge in good fashion and was placed here several runs ago, she is drawn to have every chance. Threaten has been racing up the straight at Murray Bridge and that should sharpen him up for this. Weblec Blade and Maybe Wrong for the minors. Box Up 1.3.4.6

Race 4 - Mallee Magic won here again last week by a good margin, he is the form runner and goes very well at this trip so he is our top pick. Adele’s Entity is stepping up here, she has been finding a lot of trouble of late in her runs, she is very smart when on the lure and is a place hope here. Sell More Houses won from this draw last week and is our value runner. Box Up 1.2.7.8

Race 5 - The Rasmussen kennel have been on fire here in recent weeks with their VICTA litter and Victa Haydn is the leader of the team, he has won 4 of 6 this track and distance and is a strong powerful performer and should win again. Sir Truculent resumed with a 4^th at Murray Bridge last week over the 455M, he is a chance here over more ground. Rugged And Ready and George The First for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.7.8

Race 6 - Tim Aloisi has another new one here in Memphis Keeping, he has 11 wins and 12 placings from his 35 career runs with wins at Dubbo, Sandown and Horsham, he looks well drawn to salute at his 1^st SA start. Stars Aligned has been knocking on the door with three 2nds here and Murray Bridge, she will be running on again. Silver Stone is more than capable of surprising at each way odds. Box Up 1.2.3.5

Race 7 - Fantastic Victor has been in terrific form winning his last four here and Murray Bridge all in quick times, he is well boxed here tonight and looks very hard to beat again. The dangers look to be See You Smile who is another who has been in form and Stout Monelli who can carve out quick times with a clear run early. Box Up 1.2.7.8

Race 8 - This is a wide open event and I have gone with Victa Grosso who has the gun draw, he has been racing well here and should be able to kick up and hold the lead. Fly For Trix has won 4 of his last 5 here and Murray Bridge he has been in the money in 8 of his 9 runs here and will go very close again. Major Major can never be left out of calculations as he is very smart when left alone early. Box Up 1.3.6.7

Race 9 - Frankie Boy will start a very short price favorite in this he has won 3 of 5 this trip and has been beaten in the past when odds on the small field should make him a good thing. Bedrock Fred has good form here at track and distance he is the danger, put in Criminal for 3^rd. 1.7.3.5 for a $1

Race 10 - Victa Jess was a last start winner from this draw at Gawler over the 643M and is drawn to do the same here again tonight at headquarters, she has the pace to hold the early lead. Stay Focused will be running on as will Twin Pick. Box Up 1.2.4.6

Race 11 - The final event on a strong card and the two main chances look to be Victa Saige and the pacey Salt And Pepper both have been racing well and are hard to split. Two Hands George can handle the wide draw here and will be making good ground late. Box Up 1.2.4.8

Best Bets

Race 2, No. 3 - Alfieri

Race 3, No. 3 - Aston Gypsy

Best Each Way

Race 8, No. 6 - Major Major

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 December was released this week 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.

ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)

Next weeks Angle Park Friday meeting features –

FESTIVAL OF FIRE

$28,700 The Ashes Final – 530m (Heats 16/12/21. N/P)

$14,350 The Inferno Final – 530m (Heats 16/12/21. N/P)

$21,600 The Bonfire Final – 595m (Heats 16/12/21.N/P)

$14,350 The Flame Final – 595m (Heats 16/12/21. N/P)

$14,350 The Spark Final – 530m (0-5 wins ONLY. Heats 18/12/21.N/P)

$16,350 The Blaze Feature – 730m (Best 8. N/P)

Nominations close Monday 20^th December with GRSA at 9.00am.

BOY FROM THE BUSH
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -

First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,3,6,2

Race 2: 4,3,2,1

Race 3: 8,1,3,4

Race 4: 2,7,8,1

Race 5: 8,5,7,1

Race 6: 3,2,1,5

Race 7: 1,7,8,2

Race 8: 3,2,1,7

Race 9: 1,7,5,3

Race 10: 8,7,2,1

Race 11: 1,2,8,4

Best Bets: Race 8, No. 3 - Fly For Trix

Each-Way: Race 1, No. 4 - Harbor Blues

Roughie: Race 3, No. 8 - Charlie Brother

LOCAL NEWS

CHRISTMAS “FESTIVAL OF FIRE” RACING AT ANGLE PARK TONIGHT

We have a wonderful program of racing tonight at Angle Park as the racing “Festival of Fire” really heats up. There are four heat and final series this evening as we head towards next Thursday night where over $100,000 will be on offer for our finals.

“The Ashes” is for the best 16 greyhounds selected over the 530m journey. We have two heats which are races 7 and 8 tonight and feature the likes of Fantastic Victor, Gemtree Maximus and Stout Monelli in heat 1 and Victa Grosso, Fly For Trix and Major Major in heat 2. The first 4 from each heat will qualify for next Thursdays $20,000 to the winner final with the box draw conducted oncourse after the running of race 9.

“The Inferno” is for the next best greyhounds nominated over the 530m journey. We have three heats which are races 1,2 and 3 tonight and feature the likes of Terrific Keith and Harbor Blues in heat 1, Alfieri and Springvale Maddi in heat 2 and Aston Gypsy and Threaten in heat 3. The first 2 and 2 fastest thirds from each heat will qualify for next Thursdays $10,000 to the winner final with the box draw conducted oncourse after the running of race 4.

“The Bonfire” is for the best 12 greyhounds selected over the 595m journey. We have two heats which are races 4 and 5 tonight and feature the likes of Adelle’ Entity, Mallee Magic and Victa Reid in heat 1 and Sir Truculent, Weblec Star and Victa Haydn in heat 2. The first 4 from each heat will qualify for next Thursdays $15,000 to the winner final with the box draw conducted oncourse after the running of race 7.

“The Flame” is for the next best greyhounds nominated over the 595m journey. We have two heats which are races 10 and 11 tonight and feature the likes of Twin Pick and Forte Nero in heat 1 and Victa Saige and Salt And Pepper in heat 2. With only 4 runners in each heat, all greyhounds will qualify for next Thursdays $10,000 to the winner final with the box draw conducted oncourse after the last race tonight.

The Festival of Fire series is a new event for SA trained greyhounds that must have been in SA as of midnight 1^st November 2021 to be eligible with all races non penalty

The GRSA Board resolved that the top-up amounts for this series will sit outside the Wagering Activity Payments (WAP) model. This means that the majority of the stakemoney for the series will be additional to the guaranteed return that has already been committed to industry through the WAP model.

This Saturday the series continues with The Spark at Angle Park for greyhounds 0-5 wins over the 530m with 5 heats being run.

“The Spark” is for the best 0-5 wins greyhounds nominated over the 530m journey. We have five heats which are races 3,4,5,9 and 10 on Saturday morning and feature the likes of Little Purpose, Fantastic Keary, Miers, Buzz Along, Spring Line, Spring Drama, Rogue Player, Finniss Flash, Influencer and Spring Agatha. The winners and three fastest second placegetters will qualify for next Thursdays $10,000 to the winner final with the box draw conducted oncourse after the running of the last race on Saturday.

The final feature in the series will be The Blaze for the staying greyhounds over the 730m journey next Thursday night worth $10,000 to the winner.

THE BLAZE (730M) – Open Event– selected by the GRSA Grader – reserves – Maidens ineligible

Thursday 23^rd December – Best 8 (1^st $10,000, 2^nd 2,900, 3^rd 1,450, Unplaced $400)

Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday, 20^th December.

DON’T TELL LIES FOR LAUREN HARRIS IN QUEENSLAND FUTURITY TONIGHT

After last weeks heats of the Group 2 Queensland Futurity were cancelled they have re drawn them for tonight with SA being represented by Don’t Tell Lies for Lauren Harris in race 3. The daughter of Fernando Bale and Quest For Glory has drawn box 2 for the feature event and with her early speed could prove hard to catch over the 520m journey. We wish her and connections the best of luck.

GO ASTON RUPEE IN THE PHOENIX ON SATURDAY NIGHT

South Australia will be represented by local owner Ray Borda and his superstar sprinter Aston Rupee in the Melbourne Phoenix on Saturday night. Considered the fastest greyhound on the planet he will start from box 5 in the $750,000 to the winner feature in what should be an outstanding race. Go SA.

RACE 8 - THE TAB PHOENIX -$750000-100000-80000

8:00PM (SA TIME) 525 Metres

Special Event

1 BILLY CREEK(NSW) I Gilders (Beryl) $34.00

2 JUNGLE DEUCE(NSW) R Smith (Forbes) $6.00

3 SPOTTED ELK(QLD) G Hall (Marburg) $8.00

4 WOW SHE'S FAST J Greenough (Pearcedale) $12.00

5 ASTON RUPEE G Rounds (Devon Meadows) $2.80

6 VICE GRIP A Smithson (Nambeelup) $51.00

7 TRUE COLLINDA J Thompson (Pearcedale) $16.00

8 KOBLENZ D Geall (Lara) $3.00

9 LALA KIWI Res. A Dailly (Anakie) $5.00

10 LAKEVIEW WALTER] Res. M Whelan (Metung) $10.00

NATIONAL STRAIGHT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIP THIS SUNDAY AT CAPALABA

Both My Name’s Craig for Ben Rawlings and He’s All Purpose for Time Richards after running first and second in our SA Final at Murray Bridge will join two representatives from Healesville (GRV), Richmond (GRNSW), and Capalaba (Racing QLD) for the NSTC Final at Capalaba worth total prizemoney of $37,500 ($25,000 to the winner) this Sunday 19^th December.

He’s All Purpose has drawn box 4 and My Name’s Craig has box 8 in race 8 on Sunday with a high quality field assembled for the National Championships. They have had a look at the venue and are expected to improve further in the final however they do have some stiff opposition.

We wish the SA greyhounds, trainers and connections the best of luck in Queensland as they do SA proud.

Box Draw for National Straight Track Championship @ Capalaba -

Deck Fifty Two (QLD) Darren Russell
Olsen Street (NSW) Michelle Lill
Ha Ha Magoo (VIC) Des Douch
He’s All Purpose (SA) Tim Richards
Fibrillation (NSW) Kayla-Jane Coleman
Dream Wizard (VIC) Melanie Lithgow
Impact (QLD) Kevin Ellis
My Name’s Craig (SA) Ben Rawlings
Point To Point (1st Res) (QLD) Darren Russell
Born To Run (2^nd Res) (QLD) Clint Kratzmann

ICG MEETING TOMORROW

The next ICG meeting will be held tomorrow (Friday, 16^th December) with an agenda sent out to the panel earlier this week. The Industry Consultative Group discuss topics of a more strategic nature and has the opportunity to communicate with the GRSA Board directly.

SA BRED FUTURITY PAYMENTS – DUE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER)

The next batch of futurity payments are due tomorrow (Friday, 17th December) and there are three series for which payments need to be made. Forms have been sent out for those eligible greyhounds.

The payments due are:

Breeders 2022 – Final Payment - Pups Born Jan 20 to June 20

This payment is for greyhounds for which the first two Sustaining Payments have been made. The Final Payment is $121 per greyhound.

Classic 2022 - Second Payment - Pups Born July 20 to Dec 20

This payment is for greyhounds for which the first Sustaining Payments have been made. The Second Sustaining Payment is $55 per pup or a Final Payment of $121 can be made at this stage.

Breeders 2023 – First Payment - Pups Born Jan 21 to June 21

The First Payment is due for Breeders 2023. All SA Bred greyhounds born in the above period are eligible to make this payment.

The First Payment is $27.50 per pup or a “one-off” Final payment of $121 can be made at this stage.

If you have not received anything and think you should have, or if you have any questions, please contact Futurity Co-ordinator, Caralyn Fielden.

INTERSTATE NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED UNDER SA HEALTH REGULATIONS

With the recent changes by the SA Government to Interstate persons entering SA, GRSA will now accept nominations from all Interstate persons. Affecting mainly our two weekly meetings at Mt Gambier nominations will be accepted from Cross Border Community Members and those from the remainder of Victoria. To enter into SA it is a requirement to go through Entry Check on the SA Government website to gain approval and understand conditions for being in SA. We would expect all participants attending our meetings to abide by SA Government regulations. Effective from Monday 20^th December.

Participants are reminded that from 26^th December there will be a requirement to be Vaccinated to attend SA race meetings.

MATT CORBY ANNOUNCES RESIGNATION FROM GRSA

After 11 years of distinguished service for Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA), Matt Corby has resigned from his role as the CEO to take up a senior opportunity with the golfing industry interstate.

Mr Corby joined GRSA in October 2010 at a time when it was facing a number of challenges to its commercial and racing models. He identified the need for changes to the venue strategy in South Australia including consolidation and redevelopment.

Over the past decade, GRSA has invested more than $20 million in capital works to modernise tracks and facilities at TAB venues in strategic regions. The highlight of GRSA’s venue strategy was the construction of the Murray Bridge facility which boasts a dual track, reintroducing straight track racing to South Australia at a cost of close to $9m.

KATE’S A SCANDAL XMAS SPRINT ON THURSDAY 30TH DECEMBER

On Thursday, 30th December the feature at Angle Park will be the $14,275 Kate’s A Scandal Xmas Sprint Free For All (N/P) over the 530m.

Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday, 24^th December.

HEATS GAWLER CLASSIC 2021 – 531M ON FRIDAY 31st DECEMBER

The $2,200 Heats of the Gawler Classic 2021 – 531m will be run on Friday, 31st December with the $4,500 Final on Friday, 7th January. This series is for greyhounds paid up for Classic 2021.

Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 29th December with GRSA at 9.00am.

LOW GRADE FEATURES IN DECEMBER AND JANUARY

The next low grade series at Angle Park is a Grade 6 series over 530m with $3,260 Heats on Thursday, 30^th December with the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 6^th January.

• Nominations for the Heats close Friday, 24^th December at 9.00am.

In January we will run a Mixed Masters series at Angle Park over 530m with $3,915 Heats on Thursday, 20^th January with the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 27^th January.

• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 17^th January at 9.00am.

MOUNT GAMBIER TO RACE ON MONDAY 27^TH DECEMBER

With Christmas Day falling on Saturday, 25^th December this year all the Metropolitan thoroughbred racing will be scheduled for Sunday, 26^th December which will mean there is no spot available for our normal Mount Gambier Day meeting. In liaising with Sky Racing we have been able to move this day meeting to Monday, 27^th December which is still a Public Holiday and provides a great opportunity for the local community to support the club.

The date changes are listed below -

Delete: Mount Gambier – Sunday 26^th December 2021 (TAB) Day

Add: Mount Gambier– Monday 27^th December 2021 (TAB) Day

**Please note scratchings for this meeting will be done at 9am on the Sunday morning before the Monday due to staffing availability**

GRSA SKY WEEKLY SCHEDULE TO CHANGE FROM 1^STDECEMBER 2021

From the start of this month (December), the Sky weekly schedule of greyhound racing in South Australia has changed. The first two Sundays of any month will routinely be scheduled at Murray Bridge with the remaining Sundays being allocated to Gawler. The primary reason for the change is about providing both of those Clubs with an accessible weekly timeslot which helps them to cultivate a strong base of local patronage.

In regard to trialling at these Clubs, when we race at Gawler on the Friday they will trial on the Thursday before. When we race at Gawler on the Sunday they will trial on the Friday before. Murray Bridge trialling dates will remain unchanged.

KURT DONSBERG CHANGE OF ATTENDANCE DUE TO RACE SCHEDULE

With the change in the race schedule from December our Oncourse Photographer, Kurt Donsberg will restrict his attendance at the Murray Bridge Straight Track on Tuesdays to only when there are Feature Heats and Finals conducted and focus on the Friday and Sunday events at Gawler and Murray Bridge.

Those wishing to take a photo when Kurt is not in attendance after the event please liaise with the stewards on the day/night.

GRSA & GAP OFFICE TO CLOSE AT 1PM ON XMAS EVE (24^TH DECEMBER)

Please be advised that the GRSA Administration and GAP Office’s will close at 1pm on Friday, 24^th December (Xmas Eve). Can participants ensure all your GAP and Administrative business is taken care of prior to close on this day.

TRIALLING OVER XMAS AND NEW YEAR

This year Xmas day falls on Saturday, 25^th December with Sunday, 26^th December being Boxing Day. Due to critical staff being unavailable on the Sunday there will be NO trials at Angle Park over this weekend.

With New Years Day falling on Saturday, 1^st January there will be NO trials at Angle Park on this day, however, they will be moved to the Sunday, 2^nd January.

GRSA is hopeful that the restrictions for those Interstate participants is reduced in the coming weeks to ensure ALL Interstate trainers can participate at our Mount Gambier meetings.