Angle Park Preview - 23rd September 2021
By The Shadow
The racing is starting to heat up here at headquarters, tonight we have the running of the TAB (SA v All Stars) Match race series which has proved very popular in recent years. All eyes will be on the clock as it will be interesting to see how quick a couple of the interstaters can run on the new circuit. With racing over three distances here tonight race 2 over the 730m will see a terrific clash of our stayers with Fantastic Radley, Bedrock Fred and Lashes Monelli all doing battle.
Race 1 - Mallee Magic was very impressive winning last weeks SA Derby final in 30.57, he is a handy type and can kick start the night for us. Don’t Tell Lies was the SA Oaks winner last week and is the danger. Add Zinfandel Cilla and Springvale Maddi for the First Four. Box Up 1.4.7.8
Race 2 - This is over the 730m and I have gone with Fantastic Radley who charged home late to run 3rd here over the 595m last run, he was in superb form at the Murray Bridge venue prior and is drawn for a forward showing. Bedrock Fred looks the likely leader and has been in terrific form winning 3 of his last 4. Lashes Monelli will be charging home late. Box Up 1.2.6.4
Race 3 - Its very hard to go past the Glen Rounds speedster Aston Rupee here in the Match race series, he won in a flying 28.79 last start at Sandown and it will be interesting to see how quick he can go here on the new circuit. He’s my tip for the overall win. Weblec Jet and Stout Monelli for the minors. 7.6.4.2
Race 4 - This is the Maiden of the night and we will go with Springvale Rex who is well drawn down in box 1, he was placed here last run and should only be improved by the run. Aston Carlos showed early pace here to lead only to be run down, he is right in the mix again. Add his litter mate Aston Wines for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.4.5.7
Race 5 - Adele’s Entity has been very impressive of late winning her last 3 leading throughout on each occasion, she should lead and win again for mine. Dark Tides is another who has been racing well and looks one of the better chances. Shavano can run into the minors. Box Up 5.6.7.8
Race 6 - Came And Went started a very short price favourite here last week in the Derby final, he led and was run down but can bounce back here tonight and is our top pick here. Tanner Max has won 4 of his last 5 and is another who has good box speed. Add Harbor Blues and Zinfandel Oompa for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 7 - There look to be several chances here but we will go with the newcomer in the Ken Gill kennel Redcap Monelli, he hasn’t raced since late July and from the good draw should be right in the finish. Namida is another ex-interstater from Victoria who must be kept safe. Dakota Roxy is better than her past couple suggests. Box Up 1.3.4.5
Race 8 - Gemtree Maximus has terrific box manners and can handle the wide draw and has the pace to lead here. Aston Gypsy was a good winner last start while Chimera Monelli will be running on strongly and is the value runner. Box Up 2.3.4.7
Race 9 - We have another interstater here in Mepunga Warrior down in box 1, he has been placed in Melbourne at his last 5 and is drawn for a bold showing here. Meet Joe Black can be awkward early but was a last start winner here from this draw. Fantastic Victor and Withers Monelli are Trifecta hopes. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 10 - This is over the 595m, I like Run Like Jess who has mixed form back in Victoria, he won three on the trot prior to his past couple and the change of scenery might do the trick. Ned’s Chance can run quick times when on song and has won his past two in good fashion he is another who will be right in the mix. Box up 1.2.4.5
Race 11 - Victa Saige has had plenty of support of late and has been running into the placings, she is well drawn here and is knocking on the door. Rockstar Ruby is a new one in the Bec Romyn kennel she was placed two runs back at Cranbourne over the 520m and is drawn for a forward showing at her SA debut. I’m A Psycho will be doing his best work late. Box Up 1.2.6.8
Race 12 - I like a real roughie here in the last in Rogue Planet, he gets a long way back in his races, but the extra distance should help his chances. Victa Emma and Aston Antoine have been racing well and look amongst the better chances. Way To Much was a very nice run here last week from a wide draw. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 8 - Mallee Magic
Race 6, No: 2 - Came And Went
Best Each-Way
Race , No: 3 - Chimera Monelli
Best Roughie
Race 12, No: 4 - Rogue Planet
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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.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 8,1,4,5
Race 2: 1,2,6,4
Race 3: 7,2,6,5
Race 4: 1,5,8,4
Race 5: 8,2,5,6
Race 6: 7,2,4,3
Race 7: 5,8,1,4
Race 8: 7,4,3,2
Race 9: 7,1,8,5
Race 10: 2,7,4,1
Race 11: 8,1,2,6
Race 12: 2,1,8,4
Best Bets: Race 12, No. 2 - Victa Emma
Each-Way: Race 9, No. 7 - Fantastic Victor
Roughie: Race 7, No. 5 - Dakota Roxy
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$14,275 Heats TAB Adelaide Cup - 530m (Best greyhounds nominated. Special Conditions. $145,250 Group 1 Final Friday 8/10/21. Winner of Match Race Series 23/9/21 will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final 8/10. Bypass the Heats. Conditions apply)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$5,595 Restricted Wins Feature Final– 595m (0-6 wins only at time of nomination. Hts 23/9/21)
$4,240 Mixed – 595m
$6,320 Free For All– 730m
Nominations close Monday 27th September with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
2021 TAB MATCH RACE CHALLENGE – SA V ALLSTARS TONIGHT
Tonight the 2021 TAB Match Race Challenge (SA V Allstars) will be conducted as race 3 on the program with the first Match race due to start at 7.19pm (SA time), Match 2 at 7.31pm, Match 3 at 7.40pm and Match 4 at 7.49pm. We have some of the best greyhounds across Australia taking on SA’s best in one on one racing.
TAB and Sky Racing have been very supportive of this series. TAB have markets open on Head to Head winners, Overall winner, what will be the winning time also available along with many other bet types. They can be found in the Racing Extra’s page. All matches will be on Sky 1 or Sky 2 so please check the coverage so you don’t miss a moment.
GRSA will again show live footage of the greyhounds inside the boxes broadcast looking from behind the greyhounds as they get ready to race and just after the start which will be very exciting and has been well received by participants and patrons alike.
All Matches come out of boxes 1 & 3.
Matches (1-4) will be -
- Danyo’s Charlie (SA) v Weblec Blazer (Allstars - Vic) @ 7.19pm
- Major Major (SA) v Stout Monelli (Allstars - WA) @ 7.31pm
- Jack’s Well (SA) v Weblec Jet (Allstars - Vic) @ 7.40pm
- Aston Rupee (Allstars - Vic) v Rushes (SA) @ 7.49pm
Full Field – Race 3 @ 7.19pm
1. Danyo’s Charlie – Lauren Harris (SA)
2. Weblec Blazer – Angela Langton (Allstars - Vic)
3. Major Major – Troy Murray (SA)
4. Stout Monelli – Tim Aloisi (Allstars - WA)
5. Jack’s Well – Cameron Butcher (SA)
6. Weblec Jet – Jeff Britton (Allstars - Vic)
7. Aston Rupee – Glen Rounds (Allstars - Vic)
8. Rushes – Lisa Rasmussen (SA)
9. Meet Joe Black – SCR
10. Immunity – SCR
Prizemoney for each Match will be range between $4,750 and $4,000 with unplaced $500 for each Match.
Overall TAB Match Race Challenge winner (based on overall times) will be $7,500, second $2,500, third $1,000. To separate the greyhounds we will go to three decimal places. If they still cannot be separated it will be declared a dead heat. The winner of the TAB Match Race Challenge (SA V Allstars) will be guaranteed a spot (if they accept) into the Group 1 $100,000 to the winner Adelaide Cup final (8th October) 2 weeks later and will be required to by pass the Heats.
ADELAIDE CUP TRIALS TONIGHT
There will be plenty of Adelaide Cup trials tonight as well as the Match Racing in preparation for next week’s heats. There will be three trials each containing two dogs as its a busy night of racing.
The first trial will be prior to the first race where Spring Lilac for Vadim Roz has been given approval to trial as she was not selected for the Match Race series. She will draw the inside with Keep It Black for trainer Angela Langton drawn outside of her. Keep It Black is a winner of 11 of his 36 starts and has run 29.38 at Sandown and 29.86 at the Meadows.
The next trial will be between races 5 and 6 and will feature Do It for Jeff Britton on the inside and Mr. Fix It also for Jeff Britton on the outside. Do It has won 11 from 41 starts finishing second in the Group 2 Flying Amy in Queensland back in June and has gone 29.15 at Sandown. Mr. Fix It has won 20 of his 43 starts including his last 5 at the Meadows in FFA company and a win over Aston Rupee.
The last trial will be between races 6 and 7 and features Weblec Whirl for Jeff Britton on the inside and Tyler Durden also for Jeff Britton on the outside. Weblec Whirl has won 14 from 43 starts winning in 29.40 at Sandown. Tyler Durden has 13 wins from 54 starts including being placed third in a Group 1 over 715m at Sandown and a 29.49 win over the 515m.
2021 GOTBA OAKS, DERBY AND WATERLOO CUP THIS SUNDAY
The Oaks, Derby and 2021 GOTBA Waterloo Cup will be held this Sunday, 26th September at Virginia.
The Club has a field 11 for the Waterloo Cup, 10 for the Oaks and 8 for the Derby.
Coursing kicks off at 9.00am on Sunday at Virginia.
Coursing dates are -
Sunday 10th October
GREYHOUND RACING SOUTH AUSTRALIA - 2021 SA COUNTRY CUP
Below are dates for the greyhounds to qualify for the $7,500 SA Country Cup Final, to be run at Angle Park over 530 metres on Adelaide Cup G-SIX Final night Friday 8th October 2021. Special Conditions apply.
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Mt Gambier 512m Sunday 19.09.21 – (Rough Pearl – 29.94, He’s All Purpose 29.69)
Murray Bridge 530m Friday 24.09.21– (Two Heats drawn)
Gawler 531m Wed 29.09.21– (Nominations close 9am tomorrow (Friday 24th September)
Country Cup Final Prizemoney Total - $7,500
2021 TAB GROUP 1 ADELAIDE CUP RACE DATES AND CONDITIONS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY (27H SEPTEMBER)
TAB Adelaide Cup Race Dates:
Thursday, 30th September : TAB Adelaide Cup Open Heats up to 8 @ $14,275 each
Friday, 8th October: TAB Adelaide Cup Final @ $145,250 ($100,000 to the winner)
TAB Adelaide Cup Consolation @ $14,275
Nominations: TAB Adelaide Cup Heats close Monday, 27th September with GRSA at 9.00am.
Nominations can be made on-line, please specify Adelaide Cup or on a Multi Nomination Form.
GRSA will continue the condition that the overall winner of the Match Race series will be guaranteed a spot in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup on Friday, 8th October. This greyhound will not be required to compete in the heats on Thursday, 30th September.
The $15,250 Premier’s Cup over the 730m will also be conducted on Adelaide Cup final night for the stayers.
MURRAY BRIDGE TO RACE IN TWILIGHT ON THURSDAY, 7TH OCTOBER
With GRSA being able to race on Friday, 8th October for the Group 1 Adelaide Cup due to the support of GRV swapping their meetings, Murray Bridge will race in the early twilight on Thursday, 7th October.
This timeslot has been the case for the last few years.
2021 GAWLER CUP CARNIVAL KICKS OFF ON MONDAY 15TH OCTOBER
The Gawler Gold Cup carnival will be run over three meetings this year. The Gawler GRC has been in consultation with the Thoroughbreds and Harness Racing in the region and has made a mini carnival with all three codes running their main races for the year around the same time called the “Gawler Carnival of Cups”.
Our carnival will kick off on Monday, 18th October with $3,000 Heats for the Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup over the 531m along with $1,855 Heats of the Gawler Sprint Classic for open 400m greyhounds.
The Group 3 Gawler Cup Final will be run on Sunday night, 24th October worth $36,000 in prizemoney with the winner to receive around $25,000. This night will include the $8,000 Gawler Sprint Classic Final and there will be a Consolation for the Gawler Gold Cup. To add to this feature night there will be the $2,565 Heats of the “Bothing” Gawler Stayers Cup for open 643m greyhounds.
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 the outstanding three meetings of racing.
Nominations for the Gawler Cup Heats and Gawler Sprint Classic Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Thursday, 14th October
Nominations for the Gawler Stayers Cup Heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday, 20th October
Nominations for the Gawler Anniversary Cup close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday, 27th October
MOUNT GAMBIER CROSS BORDER BUBBLE AT 70KM
We advise that the SA Government still have a 70km cross border bubble, therefore, only those trainers from Victoria with that exemption will have nominations accepted for upcoming Mt Gambier meetings, however, these directions do change regularly.
GRSA would be hopeful this changes soon to allow more of our Victorian friends across to support the South East venue. In the meantime the Club have been very appreciative of the support from the local trainers and those from Metro Adelaide ensuring none of their meetings have lost.
DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER VOUCHERS FOR MURRAY BRIDGE
The Murray Bridge GRC has been able to secure some $100 vouchers from their sponsor Daish Irrigation & Fodder to be used on Heat and Final series’ over the next 12 months.
In the All Tracks calendar these races will be highlighted which is a terrific initiative of the Murray Bridge GRC.