Angle Park Preview - 24th September 2020
by The Shadow
The TAB 2020 SA Match Race Series is the highlight of tonight’s racing here at headquarters, it will be interesting what times they can carve out after the amount of rain we have had. We also have a very good distance event and two 600s later in the night, as always, all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - We can start the night on the front foot with Mepunga Isla, she is in the Laurie Cahalan kennel and trialled here in 29.96, she was a last start winner at Warrnambool and is drawn for a bold showing. American Man and Cawbourne Madox for the minors. Box Up 1.4.5.7
Race 2 - This is the distance affair of the night and Sir Truculent flashed home late to win here last week in 43.10, he is all class and is our top pick again. Angry Trip is the danger again, he has won his past two here and can’t be dismissed. Vivid Dream for the Trifecta. 1.2.6.8
Race 3 - Shadow Mist scorched the track here last start when running 29.29, he has won 8 from 10 at this venue and looks the measuring stick once again and should run the fastest overall time. Catch The Thief has trialled here in 29.43 and will be right in this. Zipping Zarbo has handy Victorian form but would need to be at her best to win overall and Golden Night should win his Match. 2.6.8.3
Race 4 - This is a wide open affair and I like one here at each way odds in Cawbourne Boomer, he has a good turn of early pace, he has been runner up here at his past two and is a big chance of leading. Jack’s Well can be hit and miss on lid rise, he is a handy type and a win wouldn’t surprise. Add Black Baccara and Shamrock Lava for the First For. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 5 - Hank The Hustler found early trouble here last start before making good late ground to run 3rd behind Rushes in 29.82, he loves a wide draw and is our top pick. Yarindale is very strong and will be the one running on. I’m Top Girl has been missing the kick of late and appears a place hope. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 6 - Rushes landed some good wagers here last week when winning by over 4 lengths from box 1, he is well drawn again and will be very hard to beat. Oakvale Elite has won three of his past four at Murray Bridge and loves this draw. Up Time Girl can add the value for our Trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 7 - The Lauren Harris kennel could be in for a good night and they have a big chance in this with Danyo’s Gretta, she is in top form and is drawn for a bold showing. Classic McLaren wasn’t disgraced when 4th in the Derby final here at his latest effort, he will find this a bit easier and is drawn to be right in the mix. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 8 - Long Gully Barny has been in fine form winning three of his past five, he has early pace and loves this draw and is our top pick. Kipling and Cawbourne Scar both are amongst the main chances to run into the Trifecta, they have good form and cant be left out of calculations. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 9 - This is the first of the 600s and it is very hard to go past Oakvale Blue, he is stepping up over the extra trip tonight but shows in his races that it won’t be a problem, he won over the sprint in 29.87 four runs back and looks very hard to beat. Allegra is our value runner, she has been placed over this trip but is still a Maiden after 37 starts. Scarred Warrior is drawn to run a cheeky race. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 10 - Its always good to go home on a winner and Mercedes Monelli is knocking on the door and can go very close, she has been running on well over the sprint so the extra distance should suite. Kiss My Boss will find this a lot easier than her recent racing and is well drawn. From The Gallery and Rising Moon for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 1 - Mepunga Isla
Race 6, No: 2 - Rushes
Best Each-Way
Race 4, No: 7 - Cawbourne Boomer
Best Roughie
Race 9, No: 2 - Allegra
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for September was released last week so make sure you grab yourself a copy.
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ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$8,580 Heats TAB Adelaide Cup - 515m (Best greyhounds nominated. Special Conditions. Final Friday 9/10/20)
(Winner of SA Match Race Series 24/9/20 will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final 9/10. By pass the Heats. Conditions apply)
$2,255 Open Maiden – 515m
$4,715 Restricted Wins Feature Final– 600m (0-4 wins only at time of nomination. Heats 24/9/20. NP)
$3,880 Mixed – 600m
$5,120 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 28th September with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Man In The Tower gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,5,7,4
Race 2: 1,2,8,6
Race 3: 2,6,8,3
Race 4: 2,1,7,4
Race 5: 2,4,8,7
Race 6: 2,4,1,5
Race 7: 7,2,1,5
Race 8: 2,4,5,8
Race 9: 1,8,4,6
Race 10: 1,2,4,6
Best Bet: Race 6:No: 2 – Rushes
Each Way: Race 5, No: 2 – Yarindale
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s wonderful night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,7,4,5|
Race 2: 1,2,8,4
Race 3: 2,6,1,3
Race 4: 2,8,7,1
Race 5: 2,4,7,8
Race 6: 2,1,4,5
Race 7: 2,1,7,4
Race 8: 2,7,4,5
Race 9: 1,2,4,6
Race 10: 4,2,6,1
Best Bets: Race 4, No. 2 - Jack’s Well
Each-Way: Race 7, No. 2 - Classic McLaren
Roughie: Race 1, No. 7 - American Man
LOCAL NEWS
2020 TAB SA MATCH RACE SERIES
2020 TAB SA Match Race Series is exciting one on one racing with some of the fastest chasers in Australia engaged. It will be Race 3 on tonights program with the first Match race due to start at 7.22pm (SA time), Match 2 at 7.31pm, Match 3 at 7.40pm and Match 4 at 7.49pm.
Greyhounds were rated 1 – 8 (1 - Catch The Thief, 2 – Shadow Mist, 3 – Oakvale Beauty, 4 – Alfieri, 5 – Zipping Zarbo, 6 – Golden Night, 7 – Lektra Theory & 8 – Defy) which determined their matches.
1. Oakvale Beauty – Nathan Wilson
2. Shadow Mist – Lauren Harris
3. Golden Night – Troy Murray
4. Lektra Theory – Nicole Price
5. Alfieri – Bill Wudarczyk
6. Catch The Thief – Petar Jovanovic
7. Defy – Troy Murray
8. Zipping Zarbo – Tim Aloisi
9. Kipling – SCR
10. Mepunga Isla – SCR
Matches will be (1-4) will be -
- Oakvale Beauty v Shadow Mist
- Golden Night v Lektra Theory
- Alfieri v Catch The Thief
- Defy v Zipping Zarbo
Prizemoney for each Match will be range between $2,500 and $3,250 with unplaced $350 for each Match.
Overall SA Match Series winner (based on overall times) will be $5,000, second $1,430, third $715.
The winner of the TAB SA Match Race Series will be guaranteed a spot (if they accept) into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup final (9th October) 2 weeks later and will be required to by pass the Heats.
TAB and Sky Racing have been very supportive of this series. TAB has markets open on Head to Head winners and the overall winner. They can be found in the Today’s Racing Page. All matches will be on Sky 2 and two will be on Sky 1 (Match 1 and 3)
GRSA will show live footage of the greyhounds inside the boxes , looking from behind the greyhounds as they get ready to race and just after the start which will be very exciting along with some new footage in the back straight.
Fastest times recorded at Angle Park
Brett Lee 28.88 in 2001
Brett Lee 29.04 in 2001
Betty’s Angel 29.12 in 2007
Big Daddy Cool 29.14 in 2004
Betty’s Angel 29.17 in 2007
Worm Burner 29.17 in 2016
Hooked On Scotch 29.19 in 2019
Fernando Bale 29.20 in 2015
Eduardo 29.20 in 2015
Sennachie 29.21 in 2020
Mepunga Blazer 29.25 in 2017
Worm Burner 29.25 in 2016
Classic Capri 29.26 in 2001 (second behind Brett Lee)
Rulebook 29.26 in 2014
Shadow Mist 29.29 in 2020
Dyna Double One 29.30 in 2015
Bothing 29.30 in 2006
Big Time Max 29.30 in 2007
Shima Breeze 29.30 in 2019
Querencia 29.30 in 2019
BOXING FOR FEATURE FINALS
GRSA advises that the boxing procedure for feature Heat and Finals will revert back to 2 rows effective immediately where applicable. GRSA will continue to monitor these processes.
CHEVY’S ENTRY TO TRIAL IN PREPARATION FOR GROUP 1 ADELAIDE CUP
Smart WA chaser Chevy’s Entry flew in yesterday to be trained by Kim Johnstone and will trial tonight at Angle Park in between races in preparation for our Group 1 Adelaide Cup heats next week.
A winner of 16 of his 53 starts he has won almost $60,000 in stakemoney, recently running 6th in the Spring Gift final behind Tommy Shelby and Cannington.
GRSA will post vision of the trial on the GRSA Facebook site after she has competed.
2020 TAB GROUP 1 ADELAIDE CUP HEATS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
TAB Adelaide Cup Race Dates:
Thursday, 1st October : TAB Adelaide Cup Open Heats up to 8 @ $8,580 each
Friday, 9th October: TAB Adelaide Cup Final @ $73,950 ($50,000 to the winner)
TAB Adelaide Cup Consolation @ $8,580
Nominations: TAB Adelaide Cup Heats close Monday, 28th 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 SA Match Race series will be guaranteed a spot in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup on Friday, 9th October. This greyhound will not be required to compete in the Heats on Thursday, 1st October.
KURT DONSBERG ON THE INTERVIEW ROUNDS
GRSA is happy to advise that on course photographer Kurt Donsberg will add yet another string to his bow by doing some pre-race and post-race interviews with trainers to be published on social media adding extra exposure for our industry. He will mainly do this for upcoming feature races.
These interviews will only 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.
GOTBA THIS SUNDAY
GOTBA coursing at Virginia this Sunday will feature the Oaks and Waterloo Cup as well as normal graded events.
2020 SA COUNTRY CUP
Below are details of the $6,430 SA Country Cup Final (G-SIX), to be run at Angle Park over 515 metres on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday, 9th October 2020.
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Murray Bridge 455m Sunday 20.09.20 – Allinga Ollie & Oakvale Elite
Gawler 531m Tuesday 22.09.20 – Victa Boris & Long Gully Evie
Mt Gambier 512m Thursday 24.09.20 – 2 Heats
Country Cup Final Prizemoney Total - $6,430
****GRSA reminds trainers regarding Country Cup conditions that a trainer can represent ONLY one club. Trainers can nominate for different clubs but if qualified for the Country Cup final they cannot go around in another Heat. Please contact the GRSA grader for further information.
SATURDAY MORNING FORTNIGHTLY MEETINGS
We recently introduced the fortnightly Saturday morning meeting at Angle Park.
To accommodate this meeting through our weekly schedule we made some changes to the amount of races run during and after this meeting at other venues. We have changed to all G-SIX accept 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.
The next meeting will be on Saturday morning, 3rd October with the below program –
Timed Graded Meeting - “Worst to Best” rating. 1-4 AND 5 + WIN RACES WILL HAVE FIRST PREFERENCE
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.
• Nominations close Tuesday, 29th September 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 Beanie’s 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.