Angle Park Preview 3rd February 2022
By The Shadow
We have another strong 12 event program here at headquarters tonight and the first two races are Maidens so we get to see some of the upcoming youngsters, the highlight for me is the distance affair race 6, it looks to be a ripper so don’t miss watching this and having a wager. As always all events are Trifecta and First Four.
Race 1 - This is the 1st of the Maidens and we will go with Bourdain on top who has been in the money at his last 5 and is knocking on the door. Lavezzi and Air Outlaw for the minors. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 2 - Ronny Jolie has been placed in 2 of his 5 runs here and Gawler he has been showing early pace and is amongst the main chances. Chewdini was placed here last run but was well beaten and Super Cobra can run a place. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 3 - Its very hard to go past Lot Of Poise here on his last start when running a slick 30.26 winning by over 7L, he is the one to beat on that run. Dark Tides has been around the mark, she can be hit and miss early at times but is a must for the trifecta punter. Spring Flora will be running on strongly from the draw. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 4 - This is certainly a wide open affair I have stuck with Springvale Maddi who has been around the mark but unable to break through, she gets her chance here. Let’s Win Coin is better than her past to suggests she has won here in the past and is capable of surprising. Sutton Sandy is back in grade tonight and could be the surprise packet. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 5 - There looks to be several chances here and Aston Resort goes very well when drawn down on the rails, he looks one of the better hopes. Safe Drop is normally a tardy beginner he will be making late ground and should be the improver. Spring Phoebe has been racing well over the short and looks a place hope. Spring Mayfield is the form runner but has the poor draw. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 6 - How good is this race over the distance, we have the inform Frankie Boy who has 8 wins from his 11 starts here. he is a front runner and is the measuring stick. Fantastic Radley has returned in fine form he has only had the two runs at this trip here and been placed on both occasions, he will be very hard to beat with a clear run. The old fellow Sir Truculent and Dashing Wilma can round out the First four. Box Up 1.3.4.8
Race 7 - The Rasmussen kennel hold all the aces here with Victa Grosso who has been racing well here, he has the nice draw and will take a power of beating. Kennel mate Victa Haydn is the danger, he can be tardy early but only needs luck early to be sitting close enough into the back to score. Harbor Blues has early pace and was a last start winner here in 30.42. box up 2.4.5.7
Race 8 - Salt And Pepper is our top pick here, she has been in fine form with wins at Gawler over the 643M with her early pace she is drawn to have every chance. Spring Agatha is also amongst the chances she has good form at Gawler and is a handy type, add Locked and Snowy Jinx for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 9 - Zipping Nebraska has the form on the board and is our top pick here she has a good turn of early pace and is strong but will be at skinny odds. Sold No Houses gets his chance to improve from the good draw he has been placed here in 4 of his 6 runs. Mai Tai Focus for the minors. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 10 - There are several chances here but I have gone with Harboring who was a last start winner at Gawler over the 400M, she has the early pace to lead and should be right in the finish. Chuck Rocks is on debut here and has 1 win and 3 placings in Victoria from the 11 runs he is a chance here despite the draw. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 11 - Scorching Sun showed enough here last week to suggest he can win a few races here in SA he ran on strongly to run 3rd here from a wide draw after being slow away, he has the good draw here tonight and should figure. Meet Joe Black is another who is more than capable he has a good turn of early pace and has been racing well. Victa Kurt is back in grade here and was a good effort when placed here last week in open company. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 12 - The last of a big night racing and we will go with Fun Day Friday who is well drawn he has been racing well with three placings from his last 4. Kilkenny Monelli is the danger he was a handy 2nd at his 1st run here in SA the former WA performer was doing his best work late after blowing the start. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Best Bets
Race 7 - No. 2, Victa Grosso
Race 9 - No. 5, Zipping Nebraska
Race 11 - No. 1, Scorching Sun
Best Each Way
Race 5 - No. 2, Safe Drop
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
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The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic night of racing at Angle Park tonight.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 9,4,5,1
Race 2: 1,4,8,2
Race 3: 2,7,4,1
Race 4: 2,1,4,7
Race 5: 1,7,8,4
Race 6: 8,6,2,4
Race 7: 2,7,5,1
Race 8: 2,1,8,7
Race 9: 5,4,1,8
Race 10: 4,5,1,7
Race 11: 5,4,2,1
Race 12: 5,8,1,1
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 2 Locked
Each-Way: Race 7, No. 2 Victa Grosso
Roughie: Race 11, No. 5 Hot Spartan
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursdays meeting features –
$5,150 Heats SA St. Leger – 530m (For greyhounds whelped on or after 1/7/19. $14,275 Final – 17/2/22)
$5,595 Maiden/Grade 6 Final – 595m (Heats 3/2/22)
$3,915 Grade 5 – 595m
$6,320 Open – 730m
Nominations close Monday 7th February with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
FINALISTS FOR THE 2021 TAB SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT
The Greyhound of the Year will be announced at the Awards Dinner at Angle Park this Saturday night 5th February. Other awards including the SA Bred GOTY, SA Distance GOTY , SA Sprinting GOTY, SA Short Course GOTY and SA Bred & SA Owned Interstate trained greyhound to be announced at the Awards Dinner.
DON’T TELL LIES
2021 Starts 21-1sts 8, 2nds 1, 3rds 1
(Fernando Bale x Quest For Glory)
Owner – Don’t Tell The Girls Syndicate – Manager Cameron Betts
Trainer – Lauren Harris
2021 Prizemoney $50,510
JACK’S WELL
2021 Starts 36-1sts 17, 2nds 5, 3rds 4
(Aston Dee Bee x Molly Be Nimble)
(SA Bred) Owner – Cameron & Yvonne Butcher
Trainer – Cameron Butcher
2021 Prizemoney $78,165
RUSHES
2021 Starts 36-1sts 12, 2nds 5, 3rds 4
(Collision x Midnight Moments)
Owner – Gold Rush Syndicate - Manager Jane Mallard
Trainer – Lisa Rasmussen
2021 Prizemoney $53,885
VICTA GROSSO
2021 Starts 38-1sts 14, 2nds 12, 3rds 6
(Fernando Bale x Victa Victoria)
(SA Bred) Owner – My Four Girls Syndicate – Manger Kerry Braun
Trainer – Tony Rasmussen
2021 Prizemoney $76,145
VICTA HAYDN
2021 Starts 37-1sts 15, 2nds 8, 3rds 5
(Fernando Bale x Victa Victoria)
(SA Bred) Owner – My Four Girls Syndicate – Manger Kerry Braun
Trainer – Tony Rasmussen
2021 Prizemoney $83,315
ST LEGER HEATS ON THURSDAY 10TH FEBRUARY - NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger Heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July, 2019 are to be run on Thursday, 10th February with the Final on Thursday, 17th February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is – Heats - $5,150, Final - $14,275
• Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Monday, 7th February
GAWLER BREEDERS 2022 HEATS IN FEBRUARY
The first part of the Breeders 2022 series kicks off with $1,600 Heats on Sunday, 20th February over the 400m (Short Course).
The $3,300 Final will be run on Sunday, 27th February 2022. For SA Bred greyhounds paid up for Breeders 2022
• Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 16th February at 9.00am.
STOUT MONELLI AND FRANKIE BOY FOR TEMLEE AND ZOOM TOP
The G1 TAB Temlee (525m) is now down to 12 to challenge for a spot in the 'Top 8' to compete for the $100,000 first prize with Stout Monelli for SA a leading contender.
The G1 TAB Zoom Top (725m) is now also down to 12 for the $75,000 to-the-winner staying event with SA’s Frankie Boy in the mix.
The final field will be revealed and the box draw conducted, on Saturday 5 February. Fingers crossed for the SA dogs.
NOTICE TO INDUSTRY – GRSA ADMIN AND GAP
From a few weeks ago the reception function for GRSA and GAP will be undertaken remotely. We anticipate that this will not substantially impact our ability to receive calls and convey messages, but will obviously remove the physical presence of receptionists at Angle Park. We encourage people to limit their contact with GRSA or GAP to phone or email in the short term as we continue to monitor the unfolding situation. During this period, please contact GAP on 0437 527 633 and GRSA Admin on 8243 7100 between the normal office hours of 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday.
Additionally, the hardcopy production and distribution of form guides for GRSA meetings will be temporarily suspended, albeit that all of our standard form guide information will remain readily available online.
GRSA SKY WEEKLY SCHEDULE TO CHANGE FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2021
From the start of this month (December), the Sky weekly schedule of greyhound racing in South Australia has changed. 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.
In regard to trialling at these Clubs, when we race at Gawler on the Friday they will trial on the Thursday before. When we race at Gawler on the Sunday they will trial on the Friday before. Murray Bridge trialling dates will remain unchanged.