Angle Park Preview - 22nd October 2020
by The Shadow
We have had a massive month of racing here at headquarters and tonight with a 12 event programme we are continuing the theme of strong nominations, there appears to be a couple of good things tonight so we will concentrate on these events, as usual all races are Trifecta and First Fours.
How good were the MURRAY CUP heats (sorry GAWLER) on Monday night, the final for next Sunday should be first class, father RAY and son TROY have seven runners out of the eight so they will need 14 handlers in total for that event.
Race 1 - The inside two look the main chances in this and I will stick with Rushes who found a heap of trouble here last start, he has a big motor when on song and should be right in the finish. Oakvale Beauty has won her past two in good fashion and loves this draw. Danyo’s Charlie has early pace and looks a Trifecta chance. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 2 - This is a tricky event so we will have a crack at the First Four. Time Wise won on debut with a handy 30.26 win, he is in the Butcher kennel and is well drawn. My pick is Rogue Planet who will be running on, he is hit and miss on box rise and looks well placed in this. Shamrock Lava has been racing well and is a must along with Sallynoggin. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 3 - Mercedes Monelli gets her chance to break through in this, she has been the bridesmaid here in recent runs and from the draw should be right on the pace early. From The Gallery is in the powerful Murray kennel and has won her past two. Allinga Chloe has early pace and loves a wide draw. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 4 - This is the distance affair of the night and we saw a upset here last week when Miss Takiri led throughout to score in a very smart 43.07 at 15/1 defeating the champ Sir Truculent, I think the champ can bounce back tonight and turn the tables. Wooden Tiger can run the Trifecta. Box Up 2.4.6.8
Race 5 – Joe’s Gold has been in very good form of late winning his last three here and Gawler all in handy times, he won over this trip last start from the same draw and looks one of the better bets on the programme. Shadow Burner is another who is racing well and can figure in the minors once again along with Shanlyn Haven for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 6 - Danyo’s Gretta has good early speed and is dropping back to the sprint tonight after a game 2nd here over the 600m last week, he won here 5 runs back in a slick 29.67 and is drawn for a bold showing. Oakvale Elite was a last start winner at the Bridge in good time, he is drawn to give plenty of cheek. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 7 - There looks to be plenty of chances in this and a lot of early pace. Fantastic Shell made short work of them last start when scoring from box 1 in 29.75, she is very strong and is well drawn. Slick Riot has great early speed so should be in the firing line along with Yenderra Evie which can get home hard. Box Up 1.2.8.9
Race 8 - This is the Classic Prelude and its hard to go past Fly For Trix down in box 1, he won here last start in 29.70 leading throughout, he has won 3 of his past 5 all in quick times and is our pick. Coorong Nugget has been hit and miss on lid rise of late, he is a big strong type who will be doing his best work late. Express Eve and the in form Our Boy Wolf for the minors. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 9 - Private showed good pace here last start and battled on gamely when 3rd behind See You Smile, he will only be improve by that run and is drawn for a bold showing. Chevy Chaser won up the straight two runs back, he is stepping up in distance tonight and has place claims. Box up 1.2.7.8
Race 10 - I like one in this at double figure odds in Sky Wesley, (why) well he won two on the trot here earlier in the month in handy times, he is a chance of leading the inside brigade and could pinch this. The dangers look to be Velocity Bottino who is the form runner , she is another who has early speed and is well drawn and More More More should start the punters elect and is a must for our Trifecta. Box Up 4.5.7.8
Race 11 - Another Storm will be the one to beat here, he has been in terrific form at Murray Bridge and won here 4 runs back in 29.82. Bad Lieutenant charged home to score here last start in 29.93 from a rails draw, he is well drawn again and cant be overlooked on recent efforts. Box up 1.2.5.7
Race 12 - The Rasmussen team can send us home on a winning note with Zipping Ted, he missed the kick here last week when 3rd and was only beaten a length, he loves this draw and should be too strong. Woodside Zulu is an awkward beginner but will be flying late and is a big danger, add Christopher Rose and Zipping Chrome for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.5.8
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 2 - Rushes
Race 6, No: 2 - Danyo’s Gretta
Best Each-Way
Race 7, No: 2 - Slick Riot
Best Roughie
Race 10, No: 4 - Sky Wesley
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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
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$2,985 Heats Leigh Rogers – Grade 6 – 515m (Final 5/11/20)
$4,715 Mix Masters - 515m (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)
$3,480 SA Bred Grade 5 – 515m
$3,880 Mixed – 600m
$5,120 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 26th October with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,5,4
Race 2: 7,1,2,5
Race 3: 1,5,8,7
Race 4: 8,2,4,6
Race 5: 5,4,1,7
Race 6: 5,2,1,8
Race 7: 8,2,9,1
Race 8: 1,4,2,3
Race 9: 1,2,7,10
Race 10: 8,7,2,1
Race 11: 7,2,5,1
Race 12: 1,5,2,8
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 2 - Rushes
Each-Way: Race 11, No. 7 - Threaten
Roughie: Race 6, No. 5 - Hot Zorro
MAN IN THE TOWER
The Man In The Tower is not feeling the best at present and is unable to provide his tips. We wish him a speedy recovery and should be back in the Tower in the next few weeks.
LOCAL NEWS
CLASSIC 2020 PRELUDE (2) FINAL TONIGHT
The Final of the second Prelude of Classic 2020 will be race 8 tonight due to start at 9.07pm.
Heat winners were Fly For Trix – (29.70), Express Eve (29.89), Our Boy Wolf (29.95) and Straight Blaze – (30.24). After tonight’s final these greyhounds will head towards the Group 3 Brian Johnstone series.
BRIAN JOHNSTONE HEATS
Following the 2020 Gawler Classic and both the Classic 2020 Preludes attention will swing to the rich Brian Johnstone Series. The Group 3 series is the main event of the Classic 2020 Futurity.
The Heats for the Brian Johnstone will be run on Wednesday, 11th November at Angle Park, followed by the Semi- Finals on Thursday, 19th November and the $37,500 Final on Thursday, 26th November.
Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday, 6th November.
GAWLER TRIALLING TOMORROW MORNING
With the Gawler Cup this Sunday night and Murray Bridge racing tomorrow the trial dates have changed meaning Gawler will trial tomorrow morning.
BOXING FOR FEATURE FINALS
GRSA advised last month that the boxing procedure for feature Heats and Finals will revert back to 2 rows where applicable.
GRSA will continue to monitor these processes.
STRAIGHT TRACK TRIALS TO BE INCLUDED ON TUESDAY NIGHTS AT MURRAY BRIDGE
GRSA will now start trialling on the Straight Track at Murray Bridge on Tuesday nights.
This will provide an opportunity for those trainers wishing to nominate for the Wednesday meetings. Trials on Tuesday night will start at 5.30pm with Straight Track trials, no bookings required. The One Turn circle will NOW start at 6.30pm, with bookings required as normal.
It is encouraged for trainers wishing to race on Wednesday that they consider trialling first down the straight.
2020 GAWLER GOLD CUP THIS SUNDAY
Four terrific heats of the 2020 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 – Air Marshall 30.87
Heat 2 – Aston Silk 30.99
Heat 3 – Springvale Issy 31.20
Heat 4 – Golden Night 30.67
Gawler Gold Cup Final – Box Draw – Race 8 7.44pm
1. Air Marshall – Ray Murray
2. Major Major – Troy Murray
3. Golden Night – Troy Murray
4. It’s A Riot - Ben Rawlings
5. Springvale Issy – Ray Murray
6. Defy - Troy Murray
7. Bold Mirage - Ray Murray
8. Aston Silk - Ray Murray
9. Always Ho Ho (res) – Bec Romyn
10. Spring Burner (res) Greg Board
The $26,500 Group 3 Final will be run this Sunday night 25th October. The race is listed to jump at 7.44pm (SA time) and will be race 8 on the program. Racing on Final night starts at 5.25pm with the last of 12 races to be run at 9.12pm. Also featured on the night will be the $5,715 2020 Gawler Sprint Classic for those greyhounds which qualified in heats last Friday along with the $3,575 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 Gawler Stayer’s Cup to kick of the program being race’s 1 & 2. 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 their outstanding Northern carnival of racing.
Races 6,7,8 & 9 will be covered on Sky Racing 1 providing good exposure for Gawler’s Group 3 meeting with all other races on Sky 2. Sunday night will feature plenty of entertainment for all the family along with food vans available. GRSA is mindful of social distancing requirements and pre booking are required for your ticket.
LEIGH ROGERS GRADE 6 FEATURE – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
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.
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.
UPDATES FOR NOVEMBER 2020 CALENDAR
The GRSA Board have made changes to the weekly schedule that will see Gawler race on Sunday night and Wednesday day and Murray Bridge race on Friday during the day and swap with Angle Park on Tuesdays on a basic rotation.
This will be in affect from November 16. Date changes for November 2020 are listed below with further changes to the rest of the year to follow -
Delete: Gawler – Tuesday 17th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Murray Bridge – Tuesday 17th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Murray Bridge – Wednesday 18th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler – Wednesday 18th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Gawler – Friday 20th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Murray Bridge – Friday 20th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Murray Bridge – Sunday 22nd November 2020 (TAB) Night
Add: Gawler – Wednesday 22nd November 2020 (TAB) Night
Delete: Gawler – Tuesday 24th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Murray Bridge – Tuesday 24th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Murray Bridge – Wednesday 25th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler – Wednesday 25th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Gawler – Friday 27th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Add: Murray Bridge – Friday 27th November 2020 (TAB) Day
Delete: Murray Bridge – Sunday 29th November 2020 (TAB) Night
Add: Gawler – Wednesday 29th November 2020 (TAB) Night
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 three 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.
The next meeting will be on Saturday, 31st October –
Timed Graded Meeting-“Worst to Best” rating. 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.
$850 Six fastest forward (5+ wins) Heats – 388m (Maximum 4 Heats - $1,700 Final Monday 9/11/20)
(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 the Heats)
• Nominations close Tuesday, 27th October at 9.00am.
277M FOR MT GAMBIER UNTIL 305M INSTALLED
After consultation with the Mount 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 selected 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.