Angle Park Preview - 4th March 2021
By The Shadow
As we head towards the long weekend the eleven-event programme we have tonight certainly looks an interesting betting affair. The highlight is race 8 on the programme, the SA 2021 Launching Pad series, it is certainly filled with quality youngsters and it makes for a good First Four so we will have a crack at that later in the night.
Race 1 - Emerley Zero can kick start our evening. He has been in terrific form of late winning three of his past four here in good times so we will put him on top. Bailey Rocks is very smart when on song, she can run time with a clear run and can add some value. Alfieri can’t be left out of calculations. Box up 1.4.5.7
Race 2 - This is a toughie as there are three new starters who are making their racing debut. Stranger Tides is working towards a win, he made good ground here last week and from the draw will be hard to beat. Way Too Much and the newcommers Dashing Jinx and He’s Our Design are worth putting in the First Four. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 3 - Tidelands made good late ground here last week when 3rd after missing the start, he has moderate beginners around him here and looks one of the better bets of night. Stay Focused is making her debut here, she has one win from 11 along with 4 placings, we will put her in the mix along with Little Genius. 2 from 1.6.8 boxed.
Race 4 - This is the distance affair of the night and Springvale Anna has struck form with two wins here in recent runs, she ran 43.22 here last start and handles a wide draw. Raylene Bale continues to find trouble, she is very smart when on song but needs luck early. Springvale Shine and Miss Takiri for the minors. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 5 - Fantastic Pippa is our top pick here, she won here two runs back in 29.76 from box 8 then followed up with a 3rd over the short at Murray Bridge, looks well drawn and can go close. Classic McLaren loves a rail draw and will be running on strongly. Buddy Guy has pace and can figure in the placings again. Box up 1.2.6.7
Race 6 - Invincibility has the perfect draw here, she won in 30.07 here two runs back leading throughout, she gets a chance again on that effort. Mahogany Row is making his SA debut, it has been several months since his last start and is sure to be well tried on debut. Booralite and Blue Tick Fern for the First Four. Box Up 1.3.4.7
Race 7 - The Rasmussen kennel rarely leaves the track without a winner and they have a big chance with Lily Pad in this, she is well drawn and hasn’t missed a cheque in her last five runs. Fantastic Shell has been mixing her distances of late, she has won here in quick times here in the past and is right in the mix. Mega Dossa landed some good wagers here last week but will need to cross from his wide draw to have a chance. Box up 1.3.4.7
Race 8 - This is the final of the 2021 Launching Pad series, there is a heap of chances so we will need to pick the early leader. Gemtree Maximus has been faultless of late leaving the lids, he has won his last three here leading and can do the same again tonight. Bedrock Fred was very impressive when winning here in 29.69, he comes up with a good draw and is amongst the better chances. Rosie Red has early dash along with Silver Stone. Box Up 1.2.3.6
Race 9 - Interesting event this one as we have an ex-Victorian drawn out in box 8 in Meet Joe Black, he has won two from 16 along with 7 placings, on recent efforts he looks one of the better chances in this. Time Wise has been racing well over the short, he found a heap of trouble last start and I expect him to improve. Job Keeper is nicely drawn and can add some value to the Trifecta. Box up 1.2.4.8
Race 10 - Departure Gate was a good even run here last start over the 600m, he is back to the sprint tonight and will be doing his best work late. Iranian Girl will be hard to beat on her latest run, she finished a strong 2nd here in good time and goes well from inside draws. Harbour Blues has won his last three over the short at Murray Bridge and the rise in distance shouldn’t be a worry. Box Up 1.2.5.8
Race 11 - The pacey Burning Nitro has been racing well and has been in the money at four of her last five, she has the pace to lead these and can send us home on a winning note. Simple Man won from this draw two runs back over the short, he has been placed in two of his eight runs this trip and can run into the placings again along with Zipping Slade. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 5 - Emerley Zero
Race 3, No: 2 - Tidelands
Race 5, No: 7 - Fantastic Pippa
Best Each-Way
Race 7, No: 3 - American Man
Adelaide Cup for Monday Trifecta box up 1.4.7.10 (at the gallops)
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for March will be released next 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.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s exciting night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 5,1,7,4
Race 2: 7,2,1,8
Race 3: 2,1,6,8
Race 4: 8,2,4,1
Race 5: 5,1,7,2
Race 6: 3,4,7,1
Race 7: 6,1,7,2
Race 8: 3,7,2,1
Race 9: 4,8,1,2
Race 10: 5,7,2,1
Race 11: 1,2,8,5
Best Bets: Race 11, No. 1 - Burning Nitro
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 3 - Gemtree Maximus
Roughie: Race 5, No. 5 - Jabari
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$3,280 Heats Maiden/Grade 6 Feature – 600m ($4,715 Final 18/3/21)
$3,880 Bitches Mixed – 600m
$3,280 Masters Grade 5 – 515m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nom - must have raced previous 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. N/P)
$2,985 Juvenile – 515m
$5,120 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Friday 5th March with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
“STOP PRESS”
GAWLER WEDNESDAY 10TH MARCH &
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY 11TH MARCH
NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 5TH MARCH)
SA LAUNCHING PAD FINAL TONIGHT
The winner of tonight’s SA Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad Heats two weeks later at Sandown, however, if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot.
The Heats at Sandown will be run over the 515m on Thursday, 18th March with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 25th March and the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 1st April.
Tonight’s Final will be Race 8 at 8.58pm carry’s $4,715 in total prizemoney.
- Bedrock Fred Cherylee Barber
- Silver Stone Ray Murray
- Gemtree Maximus Paul Rehmann
- Victa Emma Tony Rasmussen
- Victa Kurt Lisa Rasmussen
- Rosie Red Bosco Stamenkovic
- Victa Reid Lisa Rasmussen
- Sutton Abbie Angela Modra
- Victa Saige (1st Res) SCR
- Time Wise (2nd Res) SCR
DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER MURRAY BRIDGE CUP HEATS KICKS OF TOMORROW
The heats of the Murray Bridge Cup will be run tomorrow (Friday 5th March – Day meeting) with 5 high quality heats graded with plenty of speed and strength engaged.
We have plenty of Interstate raiders including Keenando, Run And Carry, Weblec Ace, Run Baba Run and Zipping Zarbo all top chances in their heats. Local star chasers Coorong Lucy, Shadow Mist, Oakvale Beauty, Air Marshall and Jack’ Well lead the way and all look strong hopes of qualifying.
The Cup Final on Sunday 14th March carry’s $14,275 in total prizemoney.
The first race tomorrow kicks off at 11.17am SA time and the last of 12 at 3.11pm. The Cup heats will be races 6 to 10.
The Box Draw for the Cup will take place on course tomorrow after race 11 with the 5 winners and 3 fastest second placegetters qualifying for next Sunday’s final.
On Final night the Club will not only feature the $14,275 Daish Irrigation & Fodder Murray Bridge Cup Final it will also feature a $3,000 Consolation of the Cup which trainers will need to renominate for, a $4,000 Special Event over the 530m (N/P), a $3,000 Special Event over the 395m (N/P).
Nominations for the final meeting close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 10th March
GAWLER BREEDERS 2021 FINAL SUNDAY NIGHT AT GAWLER
The first part of the Breeders 2021 series kicked of last Sunday with two heats over the 400m. Crazy Diva for Des Hockley was brilliant winning the second heat in 22.79 while Uncle Ray for Mick Giniotis looked good in winning his heat in solid 22.99.
The final will be on Sunday night and will be race 8 on the program due to start at 8.06pm. This series is for SA Bred greyhounds paid up for Breeders 2021.
SATURDAY MORNING MEETINGS ONCE A FORTNIGHT
The next meeting will be on this Saturday, 6th March with a 10 race program with the first at 9.15am and the last at 11.30am.
The next meeting will be on Saturday, 20th March with a 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, 16th March at 9.00am.
MURRAY BRIDGE TRIAL CHANGES IN MARCH
In March due to the Murray Bridge Cup Final being on Sunday, 14th March and Gawler on Friday, 12th March there will be a swap of dates for trialling at these venues.
Therefore, Gawler will be trialling on Thursday, 11th March and Murray Bridge trialling on Friday, 12th March.
MURRAY BRIDGE CUP AND MOUNT GAMBIER CUPS IN MARCH/APRIL WITH BIG BONUSES
It will be a big couple of months of racing in March and April for the Murray Bridge and Mount Gambier Clubs when they conduct their Cup meetings.
The Murray Bridge Cup Heats will be conducted on Friday, 5th March with the $14,275 (listed event) Final to be run on Sunday night, 14th March.
The Mount Gambier Cup Heats have been scheduled for Sunday, 11th April with the $14,275 (listed event) Final on Sunday, 18th April.
GRSA will continue with bonuses to link both of these events, which will include a $5,000 bonus if the same dog can win both the Murray Bridge Cup and Mount Gambier Cup and a $5,000 trainer bonus if the same trainer can win both Cups (SA or Interstate or different dogs).
GRP MEETING – MONDAY MARCH 15
The next Grading Review Panel meeting will be held at GRSA on Monday 15th March.
An Agenda will be sent out to the panel in the next week for discussion at the meeting.
ICG MEETING – FRIDAY MARCH 19
The next Industry Consultative Group meeting will be held at GRSA on Friday 19th March.
An Agenda will be sent out to the panel in the next week for discussion at the meeting.
BREEDERS 2021 PRELUDE (1) HEATS ON 22ND MARCH
$2,000 Heats of Prelude (1) for Breeders 2021 will be run on Monday, 22nd March at Angle Park*.
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2021 with the $4,000 Final to be run on Monday, 29th March.
• Nominations close Thursday, 18th March with GRSA at 9.00am
*Subject to the Angle Park Development starting)
EASTER CUP
The Easter Cup is programmed to be run at Angle Park over the 600m with $5,120 Heats on Thursday night, 25th March and the $6,430 Final on Thursday, 1st April.
This could be moved to Murray Bridge however and run over the 530m depending on the starting date of the Angle Park upgrade.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 22nd March at 9.00am.
THE EASTAR – MATCH RACE SERIES AT GAWLER
The local South Australian match race series, nicknamed ‘The Eastar’, has been shifted to Gawler due to the track update of Angle Park, which is expected to be well underway by April 2021.
The series will be held on Easter Sunday night, 4th April over the 531m. A big local crowd is expected for the meeting given the timing of the event and the public holiday the following day.
Greyhounds competing must be South Australian, based on the Nationals Championships conditions, which require greyhounds to be domiciled in the State for at least 76 days of the last 150 days prior to the close of nominations. Selection for this series will be for the fastest greyhounds nominated, based on their best time over the Gawler 531m distance since 1st October 2020 (regardless of their placing). GRSA will regularly update and publish a leaderboard (top 25), so all trainers and connections are aware of where their greyhound stands up until the close of nominations on Wednesday, 31st March 2021.
The head-to-head matches will be decided based on the final leaderboard, with no manual intervention by the Grader, as per the following:
· Match 1 – Seed 1 v Seed 4 (1st $2,750 - 2nd $350)
· Match 2 – Seed 2 v Seed 3 (1st $2,500 - 2nd $350)
· Match 3 – Seed 5 v Seed 8 (1st $2,250 - 2nd $350)
· Match 4 – Seed 6 v Seed 7 (1st $2,000 - 2nd $350)
The prizemoney for the overall Eastar placegetters (based on individual times in the match races) will be:
- 1st $4,500 – 2nd $1,300 – 3rd $650
The overall winner of the Gawler Eastar will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Vic) to be held at the newly developed Angle Park track in September, as long as it is nominated and eligible to represent SA. As an added incentive the winner of the State of Origin Match Race Series guarantees itself a spot in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup in October and if successful will be guaranteed a spot in the Group 1 TOPGUN at the Meadows in November.
Current leader board – as at 4th March, 2021
| Greyhound_Name | Meeting_Date | Venue | Distance | Finish_Position | Run_Time |
| Velocity Bottino | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.54 |
| Ned's Chance | 10-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.61 |
| Golden Night | 19-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.67 |
| All Show | 6-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.68 |
| Lily Pad | 20-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.69 |
| Burning Nitro | 20-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.71 |
| Barbados Express | 21-Feb-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.72 |
| Stress The Point | 27-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.72 |
| Untold | 13-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.73 |
| Ashby Mayhem | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.77 |
| Major Major | 25-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.79 |
| Ragin’ Reign | 21-Feb-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.79 |
| Bold Mirage | 20-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.8 |
| Spring Cobra | 2-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.8 |
| Springvale Arge | 23-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.81 |
| Concede | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.81 |
| Springvale Issy | 30-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.83 |
| Venus And Mars | 8-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.84 |
| Emerley Phantom | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.85 |
| Like A Librarian | 3-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.85 |
| Victa Mikey | 29-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.86 |
| Zipping Marshall | 27-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.87 |
| Air Marshall | 19-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.87 |
| Departure Gate | 7-Feb-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.89 |
| Threaten | 10-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 2 | 30.89 |
| Sweet Rose | 18-Nov-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.91 |
| Oakvale Style | 3-Jan-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.94 |
| Sutton Sandy | 4-Mar-21 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.94 |
| Hello I'M Jade | 2-Dec-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.95 |
| Spofforth | 25-Oct-20 | Gawler | 531 | 1 | 30.95 |
Racing
Unfortunately there were insufficient nominations for this Sunday’s Prelude however there will be another Prelude on Sunday 21st March with a maximum of two races over the 531m worth a total of $3,585 (City A prizemoney) with the winner taking a Prov1 penalty. There are also some Mixed Grades & Grade 6 Grades Heat and Final series over the 531m in the coming weeks to provide opportunities over the 531m journey.
Trialling conditions
Trials will be conducted at race meetings with up to 8 trials on Wednesday 24th March and up to 8 trials on Sunday night 28th March at Gawler over the 531m. (The race meeting will be a maximum of 11 races to accommodate this and GRSA may vary the mix of 8 dog and G-SIX racing with one less race available).
There will be a maximum of two dogs per trial and a total of 8 greyhound’s trialling per meeting. These trials will be run between races at the discretion of the Stewards. Trainers must book these trials with Greyhound Racing SA by 11.00am on the day for Wednesday and 4.00pm on the Friday before the Sunday.
All greyhounds will be eligible to trial, whether on the current list to improve their position or not, at the absolute discretion of the Grader.
Local eligibility conditions still apply. Each greyhound will only be allowed to trial once in an effort to improve their position or obtain a spot on the list.
In support of this series GRSA elected to run a 4 dog Mixed 345 final race at Gawler on Sunday over the 531m in support of this distance as a lead up to the series. This is not a precedent and GRSA will consider all races on each program.