Angle Park Preview - 1st October 2020
by The Shadow
What a night of racing we have tonight here at headquarters, 7 heats of the 2020 TAB Adelaide Cup with all winners making it through to the Cup Final next Friday 9th October, the heats are races (2-8) on tonight’s 12 event programme. As always all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - We kick off the night with a 600m and the Rob Harnas trained Mercedes Monelli is well drawn down in box 1, she proved far too strong here last week when winning in 35.27 and has the pace to lead again. Dashing Mickey is the Big DANGER, she carved out a smart 35.17 and is boxed for a bold showing, add Cripps Dusty for the minors. Box Up 1.2.8.9
Race 2 - The first of our 7 heats and Zipping Zarbo has been racing in terrific form over the border with two slick wins at Horsham, she has a good turn of early pace and looks very hard to beat again. Aston Silk can’t be taken likely, she has won 8 from 28 along with 13 placings, she was placed at Sale last start and comes into calculations from the rails draw. Add Wooden Tiger and Slick Riot for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.3.7
Race 3 - Golden Night was very impressive in the Match Race series here last week and it was only a nose that separated him and Catch The Thief carving out a fast 29.58, he has been in terrific form and will be hard to beat. It’s A Riot is resuming and was knocking on the door prior to his short spell. American Man will be running on as will Zipping Ted. Box Up 1.2.3.4
Race 4 - The Troy Murray kennel could have a big night and it’s hard to go past Major Major who has won his past 5 including the 2020 SA Derby two runs back, he is very strong and looks the measuring stick. Love And Thunder is our value runner, she won here in 29.79 and is more than capable of surprising. Box Up 1.3.4.7
Race 5 - This is the fourth of the Adelaide Cup heats and it looks a wide open affair, I like one in this at value in Danyo’s Charlie, he has been racing in good form over the short at Murray Bridge and was a last start winner here over the 388m in slick time, he might be able to jump to the front and pinch this with a bit of luck. Mepunga Isla is well drawn and won here last week from this draw. Coorong Nugget is a strong type who has a good strike rate at this track. Box Up 1.3.4.6
Race 6 - Coorong Lucy is resuming tonight, she was in outstanding form prior to missing a place here back in July, she has a personal best at this venue of 29.46 and is drawn for a bold showing. Danyo’s Gretta was a last start winner here, she is a must for our First Four along with Lektra Theory. Box up 1.2.4.8
Race 7 - There look to be several strong chances in this and the well-drawn Kipling is one of them, he cruised to a 29.79 win here last start from box 5 and with his slick box manners should prove very hard to beat. Couture is in outstanding form winning his last three all in good fashion, he will be charging home late and can’t be left out of calculations. Long Gully Barny found trouble here last start and can improve. Box up 1.3.7.8
Race 8 - This is the final of the 7 heats of the 2020 TAB Adelaide Cup and I like one in this at each way odds in TAKEN, he has good form in Victoria and is in the astute kennel of Ray Murray, he loves a wide draw and can’t be taken likely. Alfieri is working towards a win and is well drawn down in box 2, he can carve out quick times when on song and looks right in the mix. Rushes has been very good to us in recent weeks and is strong in the run home. Box up 2.6.7.8
Race 9 - Jack’s Well was a huge run when 2nd behind Black Baccara, he was checked early and flew late, he gets his chance tonight to break back into the winners circle. Nockatunga had good support and went on to score in 30.27 here last start, he can be hit and miss on lid rise but the draw brings him right into the race. Box Up 2.5.7.8
Race 10 - This is a 600m and Hank The Hustler is the measuring stick in this, he has won 2 from 2 over this trip and has a personal best of 34.77 here, he’s our top pick but will be at skinny odds. Shanlyn Haven will find this a lot easier than her recent run over the 731m, she can finish in the placings. 4 from 1.2.7
Race 11 - Toora Ziggy finally broke through for a win here last week over the sprint from a wide draw, he is a big strong type who can kick up along the rails and score. Oakvale Elite led and was run down by Rushes here last week, he appears the likely leader again and is amongst the main chances, add Classic McLaren and Ask Me Now for the First Four. Box up 1.2.5.8
Race 12 - On a huge night of racing let’s hope we have finished on the right side of the ledger and go home on a winner. See You Smile is my roughie of the night, she has a good turn of early pace, she must lead to win and with luck might be able to pinch this at odds for the Rawlings kennel. Burzar and Lawrie Road are other strong chances. Box up 1.2.7.8
Best Bets
Race 2 No: 7 - Zipping Zarbo
Race 3 No: 3 - Golden Night
Race 9 No: 7 - Jack’s Well
Best Each-Way
Race 7 No: 7 - Couture
Best Roughie
Race 12 No: 7 - See You Smile
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for September was released two 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.
ANGLE PARK FRIDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$73,950 Final TAB Adelaide Cup – 515m (Group 1 – Special Conditions Apply. Heats 1/10/20)
(Winner of SA Match Race Series 24/9/20 will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final 9/10. Bypass the Heats. Conditions apply)
$8,580 TAB Adelaide Cup Consolation – 515m (Consolation from Adelaide Cup Heats – trainers must renominate)
$2,255 Open Maiden – 515m
$9,330 TAB Premier’s Cup – 731m (Best greyhounds nominated)
$6,430 TAB SA Country Cup Final – 515m (For greyhounds which qualified in heats at GAW, MTG, MB. 6 dog final. Conditions apply)
$5,120 Open – 600m
Nominations close Tuesday 6th October with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Man In The Tower gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,8,4,2
Race 2: 1,7,4,3
Race 3: 3,4,2,1
Race 4: 3,1,4,7
Race 5: 4,1,6,3
Race 6: 8,3,4,6
Race 7: 1,3,7,8
Race 8: 8,7,2,6
Race 9: 7,5,2,1
Race 10: 4,2,1,7
Race 11: 1,8,2,5
Race 12: 1,2,5,7
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 1 - Mercedes Monelli
Each-Way: Race 12, No. 1 - Burzar
Roughie: Race 4, No. 4 - Love And Thunder
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,8,9,2
Race 2: 7,1,4,2
Race 3: 8,3,6,4
Race 4: 3,4,1,6
Race 5: 3,1,4,6
Race 6: 8,4,3,2
Race 7: 1,2,7,8
Race 8: 7,5,2,1
Race 9: 7,2,1,4
Race 10: 4,2,7,1
Race 11: 8,1,5,4
Race 12: 8,7,1,2
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 7 - Taken
Each-Way: Race 5, No. 3 - Defy
Roughie: Race 3, No. 8 - Miss Takiri
TAB JACKPOTS TONIGHT FOR ANGLE PARK
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ADELAIDE CUP HEATS
Race’s 2,3,4,5,6,7 and 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $2,500 on each race.
LOCAL NEWS
STOP PRESS
Nominations for Murray Bridge Straight Track Wednesday, 7th October and Gawler Twilight Thursday, 8th October close at 9am tomorrow (Friday 2nd October)
2020 GROUP 1 TAB ADELAIDE CUP HEATS
Seven fantastic Heats of the Group 1 TAB Adelaide Cup have been drawn together for tonight’s meeting at Angle Park with some of the most exciting sprinters in SA seeing who can qualify for the States only Group 1 event for the year.
The TAB Adelaide Cup Final carries total prizemoney of $73,950, with the winner to receive $50,000. With seven Heats each winner will progress through to the Group 1 Final on Friday night, 9th October and join Catch The Thief for trainer Petar Jovanovic which qualified for the Final after winning the TAB SA Match Race series last Thursday night.
GRSA appreciates the continuing support of GRV for allowing our premier night to be conducted on a Friday each year in the interests of the National Racing calendar. By GRV swapping one of their meetings the Group 1 TAB Adelaide Cup will have the opportunity to gain maximum coverage to the wider community with all races being shown on Sky Racing 1 and makes for a super start to the weekend.
TAB have full tote and fixed odds coverage available for the Heats tonight with the Shadow previewing each race earlier in the preview. TAB also have an all-in fixed odds market available for next week’s Group 1 Final with the top priced contenders listed below–
Catch The Thief 2.20 1.22
Coorong Lucy 8.00 2.86
Golden Night 8.00 2.86
Major Major 8.00 2.86
Zipping Zarbo 8.00 2.86
Kipling 12.00 3.93
Taken 12.00 3.93
Aston Silk 16.00 5.00
Mepunga Isla 16.00 5.00
Alfieri 21.00 6.33
Coorong Nugget 21.00 6.33
Danyo’s Charlie 21.00 6.33
All other greyhounds 31.00 or above (TAB odds as at 10am 1/10/20)
The Box Draw for the Adelaide Cup Final will take place on course after the running of race 9 tonight at approximately 9.35pm (SA time) and will be LIVE streamed on Facebook. For those greyhounds that miss out on qualifying for the Adelaide Cup Final there will be an $8,580 Consolation on the program where trainers will need to renominate to be considered.
Tickets for General Admission for the 2020 TAB Adelaide Cup are SOLD out!
You can register for the waiting list by clicking on the following link and if tickets become available you will be contacted - bit.ly/2020TABAdelaideCup
GAWLER TO RACE ON THURSDAY TWILIGHT BEFORE ADELAIDE CUP
Again, with this year’s Adelaide Cup being on a Friday night, Gawler will race on the Thursday twilight (8th October).
The first race will be around 2.30-3pm with the last around 6pm. There will be Grade 5 Masters Heats over 400m with the Final to be conducted on Friday, 18th October. There will also be a Novice 0-4 wins over the 643m. This meeting will be a Provincial 1 meeting.
Nominations close 9.00am tomorrow Friday, 2nd October with GRSA.
TAB PREMIER’S CUP ON ADELAIDE CUP NIGHT
Our feature staying event on Adelaide Cup Final night is the $9,330 TAB Premier’s Cup over the 731m journey. This is an Open event for the best greyhounds nominated.
Nominations close 9.00am Tuesday, 6th October with GRSA.
BOXING FOR FEATURE FINALS
GRSA advises that the boxing procedure for feature Heats and Finals will revert back to 2 rows effective immediately where applicable.
GRSA will continue to monitor these processes.
TAB SA COUNTRY CUP FINAL ON ADELAIDE CUP FINAL NIGHT
The qualifiers for the $6,430 SA Country Cup Final have been determined under the race conditions.
The Final is at Angle Park over 515 metres to be run on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday, 9th October 2020. This will be a G-SIX (6-Dog) Final. Qualifiers are -
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Murray Bridge 455m Sunday 20.09.20 – Allinga Ollie (Nom Subject) & Oakvale Elite
Gawler 531m Tuesday 22.09.20 – Victa Boris & Long Gully Evie
Mt Gambier 512m Thursday 24.09.20 – Hot Sambuca & Dyna Carnie
Under the condition’s reserves have been determined by ballot from second placegetters. Those greyhounds in order are –
- Shadow Burner (Mt Gambier)
- Call Me Billy (Murray Bridge)
- Angelo’s Entity (Mt Gambier)
- Allinga Mal (Murray Bridge)
If required GRSA will then consider by ballot from the third placegetters from all Heats.
The final make-up of the field could still change based on eligibility when fields are finalised on Tuesday morning.
CATCH THE THIEF TO TRIAL IN PREPARATION FOR GROUP 1 ADELAIDE CUP FINAL
Catch The Thief after qualifying for next Fridays Group 1 TAB Adelaide Cup Final by winning last week’s SA Match Race series will solo trial tonight as part of his preparation for the Cup. As he is not eligible to compete in the Heats he has been approved to trial in between races.
GRSA will post vision of the trial on the GRSA Facebook site after he has competed.
TRIALS FOR ADELAIDE CUP WEEK
WED 7/10 – Angle Park trials
THU 8/10 – MBR/MBS trials (GAW racing)
FRI 9/10 – GAW trials
SAT 10/10 - Angle Park trials
277M FOR MT GAMBIER UNTIL 305M INSTALLED
After consultation with the Mt Gambier GRC, GRSA have approved the re-introduction of 277m effective immediately, however, they will cease when a new distance of 305m is made available, hopefully by the middle of November.
The Club believes a short course distance will assist their greyhound numbers in the region and allow the club to continue to meet nomination requirements.
There will only be two 277m races introduced effective immediately, one for young Maiden greyhounds with the youngest greyhounds gaining entry first based on age. There will also be a Masters 277m with eligible greyhounds being select on age with the oldest given first preference. Masters conditions will be the same as races conducted in the Metro area with greyhounds 3¾ years and above eligible.
GRSA strongly recommends trainers nominate for multiple distances to ensure they do not miss out on a run at the meeting.
Nominations close 9.00am on Tuesday, 6th October with GRSA.
HEATS CLASSIC 2020 PRELUDE (2)
The Heats of Classic 2020 Prelude (2) will be run on Wednesday, 14th October with the $4,000 Final on Thursday, 22nd October. This series is for greyhounds paid up for Classic 2020.
Nominations for the Heats close Friday, 9th October with GRSA at 9.00am.
KURT DONSBERG ON THE INTERVIEW ROUNDS
GRSA is happy to advise that on course photographer Kurt Donsberg has added another string to his bow by doing some pre-race and post-race interviews with trainers which will be published on social media adding extra exposure for our industry.
He is mainly doing this for upcoming feature races. The interviews will be a couple of quick questions and last for about 30 seconds just to give an extra insight at the race meeting which GRSA fully supports.
SATURDAY MORNING FORTNIGHTLY MEETINGS
We recently introduced the fortnightly Saturday morning meeting at Angle Park and to accommodate this meeting through our weekly schedule we made some changes to the number of races run during and after this meeting at other venues.
We have changed to all G-SIX except for feature and specific races, moved the Wednesday meetings to be back to back Straight track and then Angle Park on a 3 week rotation. We have also made the Saturday morning meetings Time Graded with alternate conditions as this is the biggest group or greyhounds, with programming crucial to accommodate the weekly schedule.
We will be racing this Saturday with the first of 10 races at 8.37am and the last at 11.14am.
The next meeting will be Saturday, 17th October –
Timed Graded Meeting-“Best to Worst” 5 rating or slower. Greyhounds graded into 3 categories. Maidens, 1-4 wins & 5 or more wins. Specific grades of greyhounds are not considered except for Maidens. Races–N/P with Pathway Prizemoney. Reserves will be determined by Grader. There will be No Guarding. Refer to “Time Based Grading” published conditions. Best to Worst will with similar conditions as Worst to Best. If rated faster than 5 ineligible.
• Nominations close Tuesday, 13th October at 9.00am.
BUBBLE FOR MT GAMBIER
Recently SAPOL advised that a “Bubble” has been created with Victoria for cross-border movements allowing those who fall within a 40km radius entry into SA under specific criteria.
Trainers who fall within the radius and have obtained approval from SAPOL are required to supply GRSA with the approval. Upon receipt GRSA will accept nominations from the trainer for Mt Gambier meetings only. All approvals are from SAPOL and GRSA will accept their direction.
SYNDICATION CO-ORDINATOR APPOINTED
We are pleased to advise that Sean Donnelly commenced with GRSA on Monday, 14th September in the newly formed role of Syndication Co-ordinator. Sean has previous experience in creating and managing multiple greyhound racing syndicates.
Sean also sits on the ICG panel and has an excellent knowledge of the sport, GRSA and of the South Australian industry.
Sean’s primary role is to grow syndication in South Australia. This role will encompass sourcing syndicates, trainers and greyhounds and then connecting these syndicates with willing trainers. The Syndication Co-ordinator will also assist in providing administrative support for these syndicates and trainers.
Sean will be working in a part time capacity. If you see Sean around the track please be sure to say hello and please assist Sean with any enquiries or questions he may have.
We believe this role will bring real benefit in terms of syndication and growth of the sport in South Australia.
BEANIES NOW AVAILABLE FROM GRSA
Approved beanies are now part of the GRSA Dress Code Policy and available for sale from GRSA. These beanies are GRSA specific and are the only ones approved. They cost $10 and are available the GRSA racing office.
SA RACE SUPER-BONUS
Adelaide Cup (515m) - G1 $12,500 Adelaide Cup 2nd - $5,000 Adelaide Cup 3rd - $2,500 Adelaide Cup finalist $1,000 BGC SA Derby (515m) – G3 $3,500 BGC SA Derby 2nd – $1,500 BGC SA Derby 3rd – $750 Coffex Coffee SA Oaks (515m) – G3 $3,500 Coffex Coffee SA Oaks 2nd – $1,500 Coffex Coffee SA Oaks 3rd – $750 Gawler Gold Cup (531m) - G3 $5,000 Mount Gambier Cup (512m) – Listed $2,500 Murray Bridge Cup (455m) – Listed $2,500 GROUP 1 victory (interstate) $10,000 GROUP 2 victory (interstate) $5,000 GROUP 3 victory (interstate) $2,500
The super-bonuses for interstate events will only be applied for series/events that are open entry. Events that are restricted by age or gender are eligible for the bonus. Events that are exclusively open to SA Bred runners or incorporate other restrictions, such as ‘sweepstake’ events, puppy/auction Classics and Maiden series are not eligible for the super-bonus.
2020 GAWLER CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OF ON FRIDAY 16TH OCTOBER
The Gawler Gold Cup carnival will be run over four meetings this year.
The Gawler GRC has been in consultation with the Thoroughbreds and Harness in the region and has made a mini carnival with all three codes running their main races for the year around the same time. It does mean however the series for the greyhound’s kicks of a week earlier than normal and extends to four meetings.
The carnival will kick off on Friday, 16th October with Heats of the Gawler Sprint Classic for open 400m greyhounds. The Final will be worth $5,715 and will be run on Gawler Gold Cup night, Sunday 25th October.
On Monday night, 19th October the $2,290 Heats for the Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup will be run over the 531m. The meeting will be run as a night Prov 1 meeting swapping with Angle Park which will run their City B meeting on Tuesday during the day.
The Group 3 Gawler Cup Final will be run on Sunday night, 25th October worth $26,500 in prizemoney with the winner to receive around $17,000. Including the Gawler Sprint Classic Final there will be a Consolation for the Gawler Gold Cup. To add to this feature night there will be $2,075 Heats of the Gawler Stayers Cup for open 643m greyhounds.
The $6,830 Final of the Gawler Stayers Cup will be run on Friday, 30th October along with the Gawler Anniversary Cup over the 531m rounding out the outstanding four meetings of racing.
Nominations for the Gawler Sprint close with GRSA at 9.00am on Tuesday, 13th October.
Nominations for the Gawler Cup Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Thursday, 15th October
Nominations for the Gawler Stayers Cup Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday, 21st October
Nominations for the Gawler Anniversary Cup close with GRSA at 9.00am on Tuesday, 27th October
LEIGH ROGERS GRADE 6 FEATURE
The Leigh Rogers Grade 6 feature will be run over the 515m journey with $2,985 Heats on Thursday, 29th October and the $8,580 Final on Thursday, 5th November.
Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday, 26th October.
GRSA introduced this race onto the feature race calendar three years ago in recognition of former long-time Food and Beverage Manager, Leigh Rogers, who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer four years ago. Leigh is the husband of Rachel and father of three young girls and it will be great to see them back on course in recognition of Leigh.