Angle Park Preview
Another terrific night of racing here at headquarters tonight, with a 10 event programme. There are a couple of good things that we should be able to have a wager on tonight. The kennel to follow is the Troy Murray camp as he has several chances on the programme.
Race 1 and this looks an open affair; Oran Bale will be working home late and appears a big chance. The pacey one is Antonia Tyson from box 8. Add in Parsec Bale for the trifecta. Box Up 5.6.7.8
Race 2 and the Kenny Gill trained Farmeroo has the draw and the form to win this. Velo Girl is more than capable when on song along with Spring Tyson who will need luck from the wide draw. Box Up 2.3.5.8
The 3rd and Big Zap can bounce back into the winners circle with a win here. He has been missing the kick of late but looks well placed in this. Shamus’s Entity has the draw down on the rails and can kick up. Box Up 1.3.5.8
Race 4 and I like the inside 3 with Alderley Reform looking the stand out from box 2. He has won his last 3 all from inside draws and will take a power of beating. Gunsmoke McBain can improve along with Victa Victoria. Box Up 1.2.3.4
The 5th and Cash In Looper is in terrific form. He can land on the pace and prove too strong despite the poor draw. Sporting Tears is well drawn and can never be left out of calculations. Box Up 1.4.5.8
Babylon Club is coming off a last start win in 29.92 from box 2 and tonight should prove very hard to beat again. The sneaky one at good odds is Dyna Vanity for the Payne kennel along with My Party. Box Up 1.4.6.7
The 7th and I am going with a good each way hope here in Nevada Smith. He can be hit and miss but is a chance in a very open race. The favourite should be Dakota Premier who is in terrific form. Box Up 5.6.7.8
Race 8 and Gun McBain is in top form and has the pace to carve across from the wide draw. He looks very hard to beat again. Kalden Balerion is another who is in form along with Allen Illem who will be storming home. Box Up 2.5.6.8.
The 9th and Dashing Dee Dee gets her chance in a very open race. One who will be rattling home is Forest Bale for the Matcott kennel. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 10 and this is a mystery bet race, I still lean to Red Can who can pinch this from box 7. Necro Bale can kick up but is very hit and miss early. Box Up 2.3.6.7
Best Bet
Race 4 no 2 Alderley Reform
Best Each Way
Race 7 no 6 Pawesome Gold
Best Roughie
Race 6 no 6 Dyna Vanity
JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $5,000.
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $5,000.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $12,610.
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $12,610.
HOBART QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $5,000.
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $5,000.
ANGLE PARK TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Treble Jackpot of $5,663.
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Treble Jackpot of $5,663.
HOBART DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,500.
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,500.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
A reminder to trainers with the hot weather coming to make sure they are aware of the updated conditions relating to the Hot Weather Policy. This policy is available on the GRSA website and also at the track.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
Selections for tonight’s 10 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Heats of the John Gray Feature-
First 4 selections –
race one 5/6/7/8
race two 2/8/5/1
race three 3/2/1/4
race four 2/3/1/4
race five 8/1/4/5
race six 1/7/8/4
race seven 3/5/7/6
race eight 2/8/4/1
race nine 5/4/1/3
race ten 6/7/2/1
Selections for tonight’s 10 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Heats of the John Gray Feature-
First 4 selections –
race one 5/6/7/8
race two 2/8/5/1
race three 3/2/1/4
race four 2/3/1/4
race five 8/1/4/5
race six 1/7/8/4
race seven 3/5/7/6
race eight 2/8/4/1
race nine 5/4/1/3
race ten 6/7/2/1
Best Bet – Race 6 No 1 Babylon Club
Best Eachway – Race 3 No 4 Sound Effort
Best Roughie – Race 4 No 8 Spring Charlotte
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
The Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel have determined the Finalists for the 2014 SA Greyhound of the Year. The panel members will now cast their individual votes on the title, with the winner announced at the Awards Dinner on Saturday 31st January. The Greyhound of the Year Panel members are also voting on the SA Bred GOTY, SA Distance GOTY and SA Sprinting GOTY to be announced at the Awards Dinner.
The 2014 GOTY Finalists are:
CAIRNLEA LAYLA
2014 Starts 34-1sts 18, 2nds 5, 3rds 3
Tr. Robyn Mackellar
2014 Prizemoney $31,900
Greyhound of the Month – July
- (scored votes in 2 months)
Won – Heat & Final Gawler Anniversary Cup
Heat National Sprint SA Series (sixth in State Final)
Broke 29.70 at Angle Park over 515m on seven occasions
Best Times: 29.44 (515m Angle Park)
34.74 (600m Angle Park)
22.46 (388m Angle Park)
30.37 (531m Gawler)
GALILEE SPIRIT
2014 Starts 40-1sts 14, 2nds 4, 3rds 7
Tr. Robert Isaacson
2014 Prizemoney $38,545
Greyhound of the Month – October
- (scored votes in 2 months)
Won – Heat & Final SA Sprint Championship (Listed)
Best Times: 29.62 (515m Angle Park)
34.83 (600m Angle Park)
22.04 (388m Angle Park)
22.56 (400m Gawler)
GENGHIS KAHN
2014 Starts 51-1sts 17, 2nds 5, 3rds 8
Tr. Kathleen Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $43,680
Greyhound of the Month – June
- (scored votes in 1 month)
Third – Heat SA Sprint Championship (Listed – fifth in final)
Won 8 of 9 starts at Angle Park over 600m breaking 35.00 on five occasions
Best Times: 29.68 (515m Angle Park)
34.85 (600m Angle Park)
SIDNEY’S SHADOW
2014 Starts 33-1sts 14, 2nds 7, 3rds 5
(SA Bred) Tr. Cameron Butcher
2013 Prizemoney $42,855
Greyhound of the Month – February
- (scored votes in 3 months)
Won – Final SA St Leger (second in Heat & Semi Final)
Heat West End Draught Anniversary Cup (Listed – fifth in Final)
Heat National Sprint SA Series (third in State Final)
Heat & Semi Final Gawler Produce (third in Final)
Heat & Final Gawler Breeders
Final Breeders Prelude 2014 (1) (second in Heat)
Second – Heat Macro Meats Adelaide Cup (G1 – third in Consolation)
Heat SA Sprint Championship (Listed – fifth in Final)
Best Times: 29.56 (515m Angle Park)
22.46 (388m Angle Park)
30.41 (531m Gawler)
WILD SOUL
2014 Starts 42 -1sts 19, 2nds 7, 3rds 8
Tr. Kim Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $62,100
Greyhound of the Month –
- (scored votes in 6 months)
Won – Heat & Final John Gray Memorial
Heat SA St Leger (second in Semi Final & sixth in Final)
Heat Shane McQueen Memorial (third in Final)
Final National Sprint SA Series (third in State Heat, G1-seventh in National Final)
Consolation Macro Meats Adelaide Cup (G1 - third in Heat)
Second - Final SA Sprint Championship (Listed – third in Heat)
Won 5 of 9 starts with 4 placing’s at Angle Park over 600m
Best Times: 29.79 (515m Angle Park)
34.89 (600m Angle Park)
2014 SA RUN OF THE YEAR – GET VOTING
Again this year you can be part of the GOTY Awards night by voting for the 2014 SA Run of the Year with the award to be presented at the Greyhound of the Year function to be held on January 31. Available on the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au is all the Run of the Months for the year 2014 voted by the Greyhound of the Year panel. The performance that receives the most votes from the voting public will be declared the winner. Simply follow the steps below to be part of the action.
Again this year you can be part of the GOTY Awards night by voting for the 2014 SA Run of the Year with the award to be presented at the Greyhound of the Year function to be held on January 31. Available on the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au is all the Run of the Months for the year 2014 voted by the Greyhound of the Year panel. The performance that receives the most votes from the voting public will be declared the winner. Simply follow the steps below to be part of the action.
How to vote
Log onto the GRSA website. Click on the 2014 Run of the Year box on the front page. Simply watch the videos and select the one you think should be Run of the Year, complete the contact details and submit your vote. You can only vote once and by voting you will go in the draw to Win a dinner for two at Chasers Restaurant.
Log onto the GRSA website. Click on the 2014 Run of the Year box on the front page. Simply watch the videos and select the one you think should be Run of the Year, complete the contact details and submit your vote. You can only vote once and by voting you will go in the draw to Win a dinner for two at Chasers Restaurant.
There are 14 performances with multiple monthly winners being Rulebook and Sidney’s Shadow.
Voting closes at close 12 noon on Friday 23rd January 2015. Good Luck & start voting.
GAWLER UPDATE – TRIALLING STARTED TODAY
Trialing at the Gawler venue started today with around 100 trials and all seemed to go well. We will trial at Gawler next Monday and Thursday mornings from now on however the normal Wednesday night trial session will not be conducted at this stage until we are racing. We will cease trialing at Angle Park on Monday morning.
JOHN GRAY HEATS TONIGHT
There are six exciting heats of the John Gray Feature tonight at Angle Park. The race is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m and we have some of the most talented greyhounds in the State competing in the series. The first heat is race 2 on the program due to jump at 7.04pm with the last heat race 7 at 8.52pm. Some of the best chances in the series appear to be Fameroo, Big Zap, Alderley Reform, Babylon Club and Dakota Premier.
With six heats the winners of each heat will qualify for the final along with the two fastest second placegetters. The next two fastest second placegetters will be declared reserves. The box for next weeks $6,875 John Gray final will be conducted oncourse tonight after the running of race 8.
A special mention to the AGRC who again are supporting the John Gray Final in 2015 and have been great supporters of this race for many years. Special thanks to local racing identity Ron Johnson who kindly donates a trophy each year for the winning connections.
PAWS OF THUNDER FINAL ON SATURDAY NIGHT
After eight terrific heats last week the Paws Of Thunder Final at Wentworth Park looks a super race. The winner will collect a cool $100,000 and add the Group 1 title to their name.
The race will be run at 9.15pm (SA time) and will be race 8 on the program.
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Assertive Bella Jason Mackay
2. Kerrigan Bale Andrea Dailly
3. Spring Leaf Andrea Dailly
4. Coolabah Jet Jodie Lord
5. Whittaker Julie Fletcher
6. Shoulders Anthony Azzopardi
7. Maximum Lil Andrea Dailly
8. Dyna Villa Jenny Hunt
9. Zipping Tarn (1st Res) Anthony Azzopardi
10.Dyna Double One (2nd Res) Andrea Dailly
GRADE 5 515M FEATURE HEATS THIS MONTH
The next Low Grade Feature series will be for Grade 5 greyhounds to be run over the 515m journey. The $3,065 heats will be run on Thursday 29th January with the $4,415 Final on Thursday 5th February.
The next Low Grade Feature series will be for Grade 5 greyhounds to be run over the 515m journey. The $3,065 heats will be run on Thursday 29th January with the $4,415 Final on Thursday 5th February.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday 23rd January
2015 GAWLER PRODUCE – SECOND PAYMENTS DUE ON 30th JANUARY
With 121 greyhounds paid up for at the first payment stage back in November the 2015 Gawler Produce series is looking like another exciting series.
With 121 greyhounds paid up for at the first payment stage back in November the 2015 Gawler Produce series is looking like another exciting series.
The second sustaining payment is due by Friday 30th January with notifications being sent out shortly with the final payment due on Friday 3rd April 2015 if you haven’t already paid up for the whole series.
*The Produce-Gawler Gold Cup Bonus will Jackpot to $12,000 if Regal Looper does not will the Gawler Gold Cup next month.*
GRADING REVIEW PANEL
Main items from the Grading Review Panel in November which take effect from meetings from 1st January 2015.
Main items from the Grading Review Panel in November which take effect from meetings from 1st January 2015.
Grade 6
The panel were generally comfortable with the Grade 6 format however recommended a slight change to the Angle Park Grade 6’s for Non SA Bred greyhounds. Currently greyhounds can only win two of the three Angle Parks before racing elsewhere. It was proposed that Angle Park Wednesday (Provincial 2) be considered with Gawler and Strathalbyn allowing for a win on a Wednesday over 388m for example to not carry the same impact as a Grade 6 win on Thursday night. This change would also assist those trainers regarding FOL and Catching Pen and provide more options for trainers. There will be no retrospectively in regard to grades.
Veteran’s Races
The GRP considered whether veterans races would benefit from the same approach applied to Juvenile racing where the Grader will consider a race of Veterans age as his first option when grading regardless of nomination (Feature Events excluded). The GRP were specific that this was only for Grade 5 greyhounds and would be treated as Non Penalty events with guarding as required. If trainers did not want to be considered for these races they could put “No Veterans” on their nomination.
Downgrade to Grade 5
The GRP considered when a greyhound has its second unplaced run and goes back to grade 5 company from a grade 4 they should be on the Order to gain an automatic start. Currently these greyhounds are not on the Order. The Grader advised that this would be worthwhile as these greyhounds have raced generally in FFA company and at times their form has tapered off at that level putting them at risk in gaining a run. The GRP recommended that this be added to number 6 on the Order of Preference which will include Grade 5 greyhounds.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$6,875 John Gray Feature Grade 5 Final– 515m (Heats 15/1/15)
$3,065 Veterans FFA – 515m (Conditions apply)
$2,350 Juvenile – 515m
$3,065 SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m
$4,800 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 19th January at 9.00am with GRSA
PHOTO FINISHES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE GRSA WEBSITE
GRSA have been able to post the photo finish print on the GRSA website in the Race Results section from last week. This will be for all Angle Park and Strathalbyn meetings at the moment. In February the Gawler photo finishes will appear when we go back to the venue and then later this year we will get Mt Gambier online. The photo finishes should be available to be viewed shortly after each race has been completed.
MOUNT GAMBIER NEWS
There will be no trialling after race meetings at Mount Gambier during January and February 2015.
Mount Gambier will be racing once a week as per normal however they will have a meeting on Friday January 23 and Sunday January 25 to assist with the Gawler redevelopment. There is an opportunity for trainers to “Beat The Grader” from Friday to Sunday over this weekend.
Nominations for Friday close at 9am on Monday 19th January with Sunday closing on Tuesday 20th January.
MURRAY BRIDGE NEWS
Please Note MURRAY BRIDGE WILL NOT be trialing on SUNDAYS due to Strathalbyn Racing on SUNDAYS>>>> Trials are now held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, from 9 am to 10.30 am. Bookings MUST be sent via Telephone to Kay Burns 0437 497 554 or Bob Harris 0410 668 682 or email to[email protected]. If there are no bookings there will be no trials.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January 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. For up to the minute information provide GRSA with your mobile phone details for text message updates for all Industry news.