Angle Park Preview
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Well I certainly need to improve after last week’s disaster when they were winning from left right and centre and the favourites had an ordinary night. Tonight we have a 10 event programme with 8 sprint races and a handy 600m, along with the crowds favourite, a 731m.
Race 1 and I’m very confident we can kick off with a winner. Freesia Bale, she has been knocking on the door in recent runs and will be the one running on late. The main danger is the well drawn Antonio Tyson who looks the likely leader. Add in the newcomer in Coulta Mayham and Aeroplane Bowser who will be rattling home. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 2 and I like the inside 4, in no particular order. All have been around the mark and have a chance. The outside brigade will need a lot of luck here. Box Up 1.2.3.4
Race 3 and Dakota Premier is the class runner of the field. He has a PB here of 29.57 and in recent runs has been very unlucky. He’s my top pick. Add in Nevada Smith and Zac Bale. Box Up 1.3.7.8
The 4th and this is the Distance affair of the night with 5 starters. The main two are Luna Jinx and Zara McLaren. The latter will be the likely leader and has very strong claims. So let’s go 1 out for a $1 investment. Pick 4.1.2
Race 5 and number 5, Kalden Kapone. He has a good turn of early pace and should be able to overcome the poor draw. I like Danyo’s Luke down in box 3. He can run another bold race. Add in Set The Scene and the well drawn Victa Scott. Box Up 3.4.5.7 in a good betting race.
The 600m affair of the night is another 5 runner affair. This appears pretty open. I have gone with Beach Wary as he flew home last week to run 3rd behind Grifter Bale. Tonight looks his night. Volta Allen nearly looked the BOLTA at enormous odds here in the same event when 2nd beaten a long neck at 200/1. Is sure to start at single figure odds in this. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Race 7 and there is a bit of pace in this so it will be interesting to the 1st turn. Galilee Spirit is well drawn out in the 7 and should be right in the finish. Honky Tonk Doll has terrific short course form and is well suited down in box 1. Kalden Balerion has won 3 of his past 5 here all in quick times and is a must for trifecta punters. Box Up 1.2.4.7
The 8th and this is a terrific betting race as there are at least 5 chances out of the 8 starters. I have tipped Black Daddy in recent weeks to win and he has been very close. Elay Galaxy has the form on the board with two good wins here from inside draws. Excusez Moi is another who appears a big chance. Box Up 1.3.6.7
The 9th and Bakmar Miss has a good turn of early pace and box 7 will only enhance her chances in another open affair. Springvale Clint and Ortiz Bale who is well drawn. Will be running on late. Add in for value Scottish Thistle for the first 4. Box Up 1.4.7.8
Race 10 is the final event and we can end the night the same way we started it (hopefully)!!!! and that’s with a winner in Necro Bale from box 2, if he can be close early he will be hard to beat. I like Kingda Kahn and Master Bekim out in the 7 as he will be flying home but is a very risky beginner. Box Up 1.2.6.7
Best Bets
Race 1 No 2 Freesia Bale
Race 3 No 7 Dakota Premier
Best Each Way
Race 8 No 6 Black Daddy
Best Roughie
Race 9 No 4 Scottish Thistle
Not a good note to end on but we have had several sad passings over the last week in the industry. To past trainers and past committee members condolences to all friends and families concerned.
JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Grade 5 Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Grade 5 Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Big Dog Cup Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Big Dog Cup Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.
HOBART QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $1,409.
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $1,409.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,415 Semi Finals SA St Leger– 515m (Heats 4/2/15, Final 19/2/15)
$4,415 Glen Gallon @ Stud Grade 5 Bitches Only Final– 515m (Those greyhounds who nominated for the heat on 5/2/15 will gain first preference)
$2,550 SA Bred Grade 6 – 515m
$4,800 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 9th February at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for February 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. For up to the minute information provide GRSA with your mobile phone details for text message updates for all Industry news.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
Selections for tonight’s 10 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Grade 5 series Final-
First 4 selections –
race one 2/8/6/4
race two 2/3/6/7
race three 7/4/1/2
race four 1/4/6/8
race five 5/3/4/6
race six 4/1/2/8
race seven 1/7/4/5
race eight 6/3/8/4
race nine 7/8/2/6
race ten 1/2/3/4
Selections for tonight’s 10 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Grade 5 series Final-
First 4 selections –
race one 2/8/6/4
race two 2/3/6/7
race three 7/4/1/2
race four 1/4/6/8
race five 5/3/4/6
race six 4/1/2/8
race seven 1/7/4/5
race eight 6/3/8/4
race nine 7/8/2/6
race ten 1/2/3/4
Best Bet – Race 3 No 7 Dakota Premier
Best Eachway – Race 5 No 3 Danyo’s Luke
Best Roughie – Race 8 No 2 Asuka Bale
AWARD WINNERS FOR THE 2014 SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
Award winners for the 2014 GOTY held on Saturday night at Chasers Restaurant.
2014 Tattsbet Greyhound of the Year
WILD SOUL
2014 Starts 42 -1sts 19, 2nds 7, 3rds 8
Tr. Kim Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $62,100
2014 SA Bred Greyhound of the Year
SIDNEY’S SHADOW
2014 Starts 33-1sts 14, 2nds 7, 3rds 5
(SA Bred) Tr. Cameron Butcher
2014 Prizemoney $42,855
2014 SA Distance Greyhound of the Year
LUNA JINX
2014 Starts 14 -1sts 8, 2nds 1, 3rds 1
(SA Bred) Tr. Gavin Harris
2014 Prizemoney $20,130
2014 SA Sprinting Greyhound of the Year
WILD SOUL
2014 Starts 42 -1sts 19, 2nds 7, 3rds 8
Tr. Kim Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $62,100
2014 Greyhound of the Month winners
January – Ernie Bung Arrow – trainer Ken Gill
February – Sidney’s Shadow – trainer Cameron Butcher
March – Set The Scene – trainer Laurie Cahalan
April – Rulebook – trainer Troy Murray
May – Dakota Premier – trainer Colin Simes
June – Genghis Kahn – trainer Kathleen Johnstone
July – Cairnlea Layla – trainer Robyn Mackellar
August – Token McLaren – trainer Don Foster
September – Footluce Diva – Ken Trowbridge
October – Galilee Spirit – Robert Isaacson
November – Fancy Rick – trainer John Shanahan
December – Punishment – trainer Carole Scott
2014 SA Young Person’s Achievement Award
There was no person nominated that met the criteria for Young Person of the Year in 2014.
2014 SA Volunteer of the Year
Joint winners Neil Wright and Yvonne King were nominated by Tony Hinrichsen from the Southern Greyhound Raceway.
2014 SA Stud Dog of the Year
Emerley Carlos - 67
Owner – Peter Hurley/Stud Master - Judi Hurley
2014 SA Brood Bitch of the Year
Flame McBain - 86
Owner – Raye Kelly
2014 SA Breeder of the Year
Karen Bearpark – 152 points
2014 SA Country Trainer of the Year
Don Turner - 24
2014 SA Owner/Trainer of the Year
Cameron Butcher - 82
2014 SA TAB Leading Trainer of the Year
Wendy Matcott - 187
2014 SA Syndicate of the Year
“Next Racing” Syndicate
Manager – Ryan Tugwell
2014 SA City Strike Rate
Ray Murray – 39.40%
2014 Gawler Trackstar Award
Avid Tyson – 31 starts (13/5/4)
Trainer – Tony Lagana
2014 Run Of The Year – Rulebook (April)
Run of the Year was Rulebook for trainer Troy Murray for his track record performance on 10th April at Angle Park. He received 21% of the public vote.
VALE
Harold Dodd was a Trainer, Life Member of Southern Greyhound Raceway and a Committee member who passed away last Saturday. Harold had been in poor health for several months although was still active around the Strathalbyn Club. GRSA wishes sincere condolences to Harold’s family at this time.
VALE
Harold Goodwin was a Life Member of the AGRC who passed away on Tuesday. Harold was one of the members that worked tirelessly in the early years to get greyhound racing up and running in South Australia. GRSA wishes sincere condolences to Harold’s family at this time.
GLEN GALLON @ STUD GRADE 5 BITCHES FINAL NEXT WEEK
Heats of the Glen Gallon @ Stud Bitches Grade 5 were to be run tonight at Angle Park however there were only 5 greyhounds nominated for the heats so there was no heat conducted.
Heats of the Glen Gallon @ Stud Bitches Grade 5 were to be run tonight at Angle Park however there were only 5 greyhounds nominated for the heats so there was no heat conducted.
Next Thursday night any Grade 5 bitch can nominate for the $4,415 Final however those greyhounds that missed out this week will gain preference. The winning connections of the final will receive a free service to Glen Gallon.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday 9th February
BOOJEROOMA TO TRIAL TONIGHT
Boojerooma was nominated for the Bitches Feature Heats tonight for the Final next week being used as preparation for the Anniversary Cup series in the next few weeks. As the greyhound was nominated and missed a run she will trial tonight before the first race.
Boojerooma was nominated for the Bitches Feature Heats tonight for the Final next week being used as preparation for the Anniversary Cup series in the next few weeks. As the greyhound was nominated and missed a run she will trial tonight before the first race.
SA BRED WEBLEC BELLE CHASING GROUP 1 GLORY IN THE NATIONAL FUTURITY
The Jeff Britton trained Weblec Belle will be chasing another feature win at Wentworth Park on Saturday night when she steps out in the Group 1 National Futurity. She tasted Group 3 success at Angle Park back in December when she won the Brian Johnstone final however she will have her work cut out on Saturday night after drawing box 8.
She is by Dyna Tron and Snow Excuse bred locally by Mike Wittholz and if she is successful will not only pick up the $75,000 first prize for connections but the breeder will also receive $7,500 as part of the SA Bred Super Bonus Scheme. She is also owned locally by Neville Loechel and Jeff Weber. We wish them all the best of luck.
GAWLER BACK TRIALLING ON WEDNESDAY NIGHTS
Gawler is now back up and running for all trials and will be trialling on Monday mornings, Wednesday nights and Thursday mornings. With this being the case the qualifying trials at Angle Park run weekly will now revert back to fortnightly for catching pen trials.
2015 GAWLER GOLD CUP
The Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup series will kick off on Tuesday twilight with the running of the heats for the Group 3 feature. The meeting will be run as a twilight meeting with the first at 3.17pm and the last of 11 at 6.28pm. The Final will be run on Sunday twilight 15th February worth a terrific $37,500 in prizemoney and the winner to receive $25,000. Both meetings will be covered on Sky Racing 1. The Heats are worth $2,450 each, while there will be a Consolation worth $2,450 on Final night. 2014 Gawler Produce winner Regal Looper for trainer Cameron Butcher is eligible for an $11,000 bonus if he can win this year’s Gold Cup Final.
Racing on Final night will also feature the $6,875 Gawler Sprint Classic Final over 400m with two heats to be conducted this Sunday. There will also be the $6,875 Gawler Stayers Cup Final with one heat this Sunday. A normal feature on final night will be the $1,315 Kingsford Hotel Grade 6 over the 531m. Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be oncourse for both heat and final night providing his service for the patrons in attendance.
Remember nominations for the Final will close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 11th February.
NO TRIALS AT ANGLE PARK DUE TO GAWLER CUP HEATS
With the Gawler club being able to secure this Tuesday timeslot for their Gawler Cup heats there will be no trials conducted at Angle Park due to staffing issues.
ROLLER DERBY TO TRAIN ON TUESDAY NIGHTS
Roller Derby will now be training at Angle Park on Tuesday nights & Wednesday nights. On Tuesday nights a section will be available allowing access to vet and upstairs with Roller Derby starting around 7.40pm.
PORT AUGUSTA CANCELLED THIS WEEKEND
The Non TAB Port Augusta Twilight meeting set down for this Saturday 7th February 2015 was cancelled due to a paucity of nominations and the expected hot temperatures forecast for this region.
Port Augusta’s next programmed meeting will be on Saturday 7th March 2015.
Date changes are listed below –
Delete: Port Augusta – Saturday 7th February 2015 (Non TAB) Twilight
SA ST LEGER HEATS
Yesterday at Angle Park we saw the running of four Heats of the 2015 SA St Leger. The St Leger usually brings together a strong line-up and this is again the case for 2015, with a number of our up and coming stars competing against some our most outstanding chasers.
The first four from each heat qualified for next week’s semi-finals to be run at Angle Park on Thursday 12th February.
There will be two Semi-Finals then the $6,875 SA St Leger Final will be run on Thursday 19th February.
Heat winners were –
Young Gun McBain – 30.00
Dyna Motley – 29.86
Coorong Kid – 29.97
Red Can – 29.83
MOUNT GAMBIER CUP CARNIVAL STARTS ON SUNDAY 22nd FEBRUARY
The Mount Gambier Cup Carnival will be run over three weeks, highlighted by the $10,000 Classic Bet Mount Gambier Cup Final on Sunday March 8.
The club will have three weeks of fantastic racing with three Sundays in a row with the first meeting on Sunday 22nd February featuring the heats of the Produce Store Maiden over 512m with the Final worth $1,860 and heats of the Banjo Boy Open 600m Feature with the Final worth 2,070. Both Finals will be run on March 8.
The Classic Bet Mount Gambier Cup Heats will be held on Sunday March 1 with the $10,000 final 7 days later. The club are hopeful for up to 8 heats on this meeting. The final day of the carnival will not only feature the Classic Bet Mount Gambier Cup Final, the Banjo Boy 600m Feature Final and the Produce Store Maiden Final it will also feature a $1,275 Formula 400 Best 8 400m sprint. Consolations of the Cup and Maiden will add to a bumper program.
MOUNT GAMBIER NEWS
There will be no trialling after race meetings at Mount Gambier during February 2015.
GAWLER TO RACE IN TWILIGHT ZONE ON TUESDAY 17TH MARCH
Sky Racing requested we move our meeting on Tuesday 17th March to a Twilight meeting due to excessive programming on this day which will guarantee Sky 1 coverage. They advised the times would be 3.27pm to 6.44pm. Please take note of this change in the calendar
With this being the case there will be No trials at Angle Park on this Tuesday night to due staffing issues.
Date changes are listed below –
Delete: Gawler – Tuesday 17th March 2015 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler – Tuesday 17th March 2015 (TAB) Twilight
SA OWNED & SA BRED INCREASED PRIZEMONEY
At the last Grading Review Panel meeting it was agreed to request increased money for SA Bred and SA Owned races when they are programmed. These races are run on Category 1, 2 and 3 meetings and are usually Grade 6 and Grade 5 events. The Board has approved the changes below to be introduced 1st February 2015 to ensure the Ozchase computer system can accommodate the prizemoney changes
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 1 races will have an extra $200 added
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 2 races will have an extra $100 added
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 3 races will have an extra $50 added
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 was 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.
With the chance to be running more Veteran's races with the Grade 5 option it would be preferred that any Grade 5 greyhound eligible for veterans advises FFA 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.
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.
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.
2015 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION
After a review of the Greyhound Auction held in October 2014 there was enough positive outcomes to ensure that the Auction will continue in 2015.
The conditions will be the same as last year however the GRSA Board have approved more prizemoney for the 2015 series with the series to increase by another $10,000. The series will now be worth over $50,000. Conditions below -
| Auction Date | October 2015 |
| Whelping Dates | 1st November 2014 to 31st May 2015 |
| Entry Fee | $50 per pup (non-refundable) |
| Commission | 11% |
| Minimum Price | $800 (No Reserve) |
| Fees to Enter Race Series | Nil |
| Race Series Dates | May 2017 (Greyhounds 23-30 months old) |
| Race Series Stakes | 1st- $16,000, 2nd-$5,000, 3rd- $2,500, Unpl- $500 |
| Breeder/Nominator Bonuses | 1st- $3,500, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500 |
| Special Conditions | · Greyhounds purchased through the auction that are not SA Bred will be allowed the same grading exemptions in regards to Grade 6 and Juvenile races as locally bred greyhounds · Breeders that nominate 3 or more pups for the Auction will be entitled to a third Breeders Rebate application · The main race series Heats and Final are scheduled for May 2017. One month before (April) there will be a Wednesday 388m series with Heats and Final for pups sold at the auction. There will also be a Wednesday heats 515m and Final Thursday night 515m held in June the month after the main race series |