Angle Park Preview - 21st October 2021
By The Shadow
Tonight here at headquarters we have racing over three distances 530m, 595m and 730m the 11-event card looks to be a good betting programme so let’s hope we can back a few winners. As always, all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - We kick start the night with a distance affair and its hard to go past Lashes Monelli here, she has been in terrific form since transferring to SA and looks very hard to beat again. New Year Tears and Aston Kipchoge for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.4.6.8
Race 2 - This is a Maiden affair and with only the four runners, Express Speed looks very hard to beat from box 1, he has early speed so we will put him on top. Suhana has been around the mark and is the big danger, add Ritza Apache for the TRI. 1.6.4.8 for a $1
Race 3 - The 2nd of the Maidens and we will go with Buzz Along out in box 7, she was running on strongly here last week from this draw and is knocking on the door. Sweet Panama is making his debut so we must keep him safe. Express Black looks amongst the better chances for the Trifecta. Box up 1.2.5.7
Race 4 - The Harris team have been going well of late and they have a big chance here with Don’t Tell Lies, she goes well here and can nearly lead. Lady luck is an interesting runner she has been winning over the short and is unbeaten at her three runs. Springvale Rex can run a cheeky race from the good draw. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 5 - Born a Star won her Maiden here two starts back in good fashion, she is well drawn here and looks the likely leader. Weblec Star is making her debut here tonight and should find this a lot easier than her past couple back in Victoria she is the danger. Psychotic Babe has been in the money in 5 of her 7 runs this track and is a must for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 6 - Victa Kurt looked the winner last run only to be nabbed on the line he can bounce back here tonight if he can lead. Dashing Jinx is a run on type who goes well from inside draws. Hot Rocks has been struggling of late and is more than capable of pinching this with early luck. Box Up 2.3.5.7
Race 7 - This is a wide-open affair that has a heap of pace in it, we will stick with Lana Road and Quinnish both are well drawn and they can battle it out. Love And Rain can be tardy early and will be doing her best late, add Springvale Shine for the First Four. Box Up 2.3.4.5
Race 8 - I like one here at Each Way odds in Aston Gypsy, she has been struggling from wide draws in recent runs, tonight she has the perfect box and is the improver. Power Burner is a strong type and is another who is well boxed. Add Weblec Pearl and Rockstar Ruby who can show up. Box Up 1.3.4.5
Race 9 - The Greg Board kennel rarely leave a track without a winner and they have a big chance with Spring Burner who was a last start winner here in handy time he has been in the money at his last 4 here and Gawler. Hot Spartan is drawn to run a big race as can Forsaken. Box Up 1.2.5.8
Race 10 - Weblec Whirl has finally drawn a decent box here tonight, she has the early pace to kick up from the rails draw and looks one of the better chances. Sutton Daisy has good box speed she has been in terrific form winning three of her last five and is the main danger. Aston Antoine looks one for the trifecta punter. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 11 - We go home with a 595m event and the Ken Gill trained Rugged And Ready should be well suited by the small field and ping to lead and win. Cawbourne Hope has good box speed and is the danger. Forte Nero loves this track and distance and is more than capable if close enough early. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Best Bets
Race 5, No: 1 - Born A Star
Race 6, No: 3 - Victa Kurt
Best Each-way
Race 8, No: 1 - Aston Gypsy
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for October was released last 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 –
$3,260 Heats Leigh Rogers – Grade 6 – 530m ($14,275 Final 4/11/21)
$3,915 Mix Masters - 530m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nom must raced prev 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. 4yo & higher will have pref. All grades eligible. N/P)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$3,785 SA Bred Grade 5 – 530m
$3,915 Novice (0-6 wins) – 595m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close Monday 25th October with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park tonight.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,6,8,1
Race 2: 1,4,6,8
Race 3: 1,6,8,2
Race 4: 2,4,5,7
Race 5: 1,2,7,4
Race 6: 4,3,2,8
Race 7: 2,6,5,8
Race 8: 1,2,4,3
Race 9: 8,2,5,1
Race 10: 1,7,2,5
Race 11: 1,2,6,4
Best Bets: Race 7, No. 2 - Lana Roads
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 1 - Aston Gypsy
Roughie: Race 9, No. 1 - Aston Odyssey
LOCAL NEWS
2021 GAWLER GOLD CUP THIS SUNDAY
Five fantastic heats of the 2021 Gawler Gold Cup were conducted Monday night with the box draw for the Final conducted that evening.
The heat winners and their times were:
Heat 1 – All Show 31.40
Heat 2 – Victa Haydn 30.64
Heat 3 – Came And Went 30.80
Heat 4 – Fire Strike 30.95
Heat 5 – Victa Grosso 30.76
Gawler Gold Cup Final – Box Draw – Race 8 8.22pm
- Came And Went Troy Murray
- Rosie Red Bosco Stamenkovic
- All Show Don Turner
- Victa Grosso Tony Rasmussen
- Jack’s Well Cameron Butcher
- Victa Haydn Tony Rasmussen
- Victa Reid Lisa Rasmussen
- Fire Strike Bosco Stamenkovic
- Silver Stone (1st Res) Ray Murray
- Spring Lilac (2nd Res) Vadim Roz
The $36,000 Group 3 Final will be run this Sunday night 24th October. The race is listed to jump at 8.22pm (SA time) and will be race 8 on the program. Racing on Final night starts at 5.55pm with the last of 12 races to be run at 9.46pm. Also featured on the night will be the $8,000 2021 Gawler Sprint Classic for those greyhounds which qualified in heats on Monday night along with the $4,000 Gawler Gold Cup Consolation which has drawn together a handy field for those that just missed the Final. There will also be heats of the Bothing Gawler Stayer’s Cup to kick of the program being race’s 1 & 2. The $8,500 Final of the Bothing Gawler Stayers Cup will be run on Sunday, 31st October along with the $4,000 Gawler Anniversary Cup over the 531m rounding out their outstanding Northern carnival of racing.
All races will be covered on Sky Racing 1 providing terrific exposure for Gawler’s Group 3 meeting. Sunday night will feature plenty of entertainment for all the family along with food vans available.
LEIGH ROGERS GRADE 6 FEATURE – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
The Leigh Rogers Grade 6 feature will be run over the 530m journey with $3,260 Heats on Thursday, 28th October and the $14,275 Final on Thursday, 4th November.
Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday, 25th October.
GRSA introduced this race onto the feature race calendar four years ago in recognition of former long-time Food and Beverage Manager, Leigh Rogers, who lost his battle with a rare form of cancer five years ago. Leigh is the husband of Rachel and father of three girls who are growing up so fast and it will be great to see them back on course in recognition of Leigh.
BRIAN JOHNSTONE HEATS
Following the 2021 Gawler Classic and the Classic 2021 Preludes, attention will swing to the rich Brian Johnstone Series.
The Group 3 series is the main event of the Classic 2021 Futurity.
The $3,700 Heats for the Brian Johnstone will be run on Thursday, 11th November at Angle Park, followed by the $4,500 Semi- Finals on Thursday, 18th November and the $37,500 Final on Thursday, 25th November.
Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday, 8th November.
TRIALS FOR THE NEXT WEEK (excluding Mt Gambier)
Below are the trial dates and times for the next week particularly over the Gawler Cup Heat period.
Thursday 21st – Murray Bridge 9AM
Friday 22nd – Gawler 7AM
Saturday 23rd – Angle Park 7AM
Sunday 24th – No Trials
Monday 24th – Gawler 7AM and Murray Bridge 8AM
Tuesday 26th – Angle Park 6PM
Wednesday 27th – Murray Bridge 6PM
Thursday 28th – Murray Bridge 9AM
Friday 29th – Gawler 7AM
DATES CHANGES DUE TO GAWLER SHOW ON NOVEMBER 21 & 22
With the Gawler Show being re-programmed to the weekend of November 21 and 22 we have had to make some changes to the November calendar to accommodate the set up and days of the show.
The date changes are listed below -
Delete: Murray Bridge – Tuesday, 16th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler– Tuesday, 16th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Delete: Gawler – Wednesday, 17th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Add: Murray Bridge – Wednesday, 17th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Delete: Murray Bridge – Friday 19th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Add: Angle Park – Friday 19th November 2021 (TAB) Day
Delete: Gawler – Sunday, 21st November 2021 (TAB) Night
Add: Murray Bridge – Sunday, 21st November 2021 (TAB) Night
GRSA SKY WEEKLY SCHEDULE TO CHANGE FROM 1st DECEMBER 2021
From the start of December, the Sky weekly schedule of greyhound racing in South Australia will change. 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.
GRSA explored the opportunity that exists to secure a permanent Friday night timeslot on Sky but those plans were curtailed by the existing congestion of meetings in that spot. The model of ‘shared Sundays’ represented the next best solution for a strategy based on community engagement.
The Murray Bridge region is synonymous with racing, and has been the site of the two most significant infrastructure projects undertaken by SA’s thoroughbred and greyhound codes in the past two decades. GRSA expects trainer numbers to continue to grow in the region well into the future, and increasingly so as the traditional (greyhound) training regions to the north of Adelaide experience heightened levels of development. The strategy, as it relates to Murray Bridge, is also partly founded on the fact that the Rural City of Murray Bridge Council is such a proud supporter of local racing opportunities.
The schedule will transition from 1st December 2021, which will allow crowds over the December and Christmas period to enjoy prime-time racing opportunities at each of Gawler, Murray Bridge and Angle Park.