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TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Let’s back a winner or two tonight and if you followed me last week in this article you would have a stash under the old mattress, yes I picked a lazy 5 trifectas and my roughie of the night at 8/1 crossed the line and topped off a fantastic night. Don’t forget race 8 on the programme, the SA St Ledger Final, how good is this event with the Cameron Butcher kennel having three runners Wendy Matcott four and the inform kennel of Vadim Roz who won last Sundays Gawler Cup Final.
Race 1 and I like the Lauren Harris trained Elay Galaxy, he has a good turn of pace and should be able to kick up and pinch this. Excusez Moi will be right in the finish along with Taser McBain. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 2 and it’s very hard to go past the inform Wheel Spinner. He keeps on winning in quick times but the wide draw is the main worry for mine. Add in the pacey Oz Dazzler and Getty Bale. Box Up 3.5.7.8
The 3rd and Kath Johnstone has a handy one in Kingda Kahn. He is well drawn in this and looks the measuring stick. We can’t overlook Bianca Bale and Oran Bale who will be flying home late. Box up 1.2.5.7
The 4th and if we are looking for strength we can’t go past He’s A Villian who should sit on the early pace and prove far too strong in the run home. Big Zap has been struggling BIG time of late but is very smart when on song so he is a huge chance if in form. Box Up 1.3.4.5
Race 5 and rarely does a night go past when the Murray kennel goes home without a winner and Kalden Kapone should be too good in this event despite the ordinary draw of box 6, he has the pace to lead and win. We can’t leave out Blue Viper who has changed her racing style along with Good Odds Punk who will be rattling home late. Box Up 1.2.5.6.
The 6th and Emerley Lover was never in the hunt in the Gawler Cup final last start but should find this more too his liking from the inside draw. Hailstorm Billy has a very big motor and will start the punters elect but can be hit and miss on box rise. Add in Chemical Maker and Kalden Legenda. Box Up 2.6.7.8
Race 7 and this is a very tough race with a heap of early pace to the 1st turn. Woodnear has the form on the board with 4 wins from his last 5 starts and is very hard to go past. Black Bottle and Kalden Balerion all have pace. Box Up 1.3.4.5 in a very good betting affair.
Race 8 The Big race of the night, the St Ledger Final and we have a lot of speedster’s in this and it will be a charge of the light brigade to the 1st turn that’s why I am tipping Fraya Bale from box 8. He can hopefully stay out of trouble in the run to the 1st turn and continue in winning form. The dangers look to be the other 7 runners as it is a fabulous race. Box Up 1.3.6.8.
Race 9 and this one looks a handy each way bet and that is Physical Road. She can be hit and miss on box rise but the draw brings her right into this event. Add in Dante’s Spirit and Cosmic Shez. Box Up 3.4.6.7
The 9th and we need to be well in front by now as they don’t get any harder than this. I like at least three runners here. They are the pacey Bakmar, Miss, Red Can and Peejay Jack. They are all are quick beginner’s. There is one that will be flying home and that is Everlasting Gaze. Box Up 3.4.5.6 in a good betting race.
The final event and if you are a bad darts player have a go at the board, there are several runners that all have a chance but there isn’t one that stands out. It is between the 2 and 3 for mine but we can’t overlook the 5 and the 1. Box them up 1.2.3.5 but this is a very hard affair to send us home on.
Best Bets
Race 3 No 2 Kinga Kahn
Race 8 No 8 Fraya Bale
Best Each Way
Race 6 No 2 Emerley Lover
Best Roughie
Race 11 No 5 Jo See Kahn
JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the SA St Leger Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the SA St Leger Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Best 8 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Best 8 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
HOBART ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $4,617.
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $4,617.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,415 Mixed Veterans Final– 515m (Non Penalty. Heats 19.2.15)
$2,350 Juvenile – 515m
$4,800 Mixed – 731m
Nominations close Monday 23rd February at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for February 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.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonight’s 11 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the SA St Leger Final-
First 4 selections –
race one 8/7/2/1
race two 8/3/6/2
race three 2/3/1/5
race four 4/1/5/6
race five 6/2/1/5
race six 2/8/7/6
race seven 5/6/1/7
race eight 2/8/1/6
race nine 6/4/7/2
race ten 1/3/5/6
First 4 selections –
race one 8/7/2/1
race two 8/3/6/2
race three 2/3/1/5
race four 4/1/5/6
race five 6/2/1/5
race six 2/8/7/6
race seven 5/6/1/7
race eight 2/8/1/6
race nine 6/4/7/2
race ten 1/3/5/6
Race eleven 1/3/7/2
Best Bet – Race 2 No 8 Wheel Spinner
Best Eachway – Race 8 No 2 Coorong Kid
Best Roughie – Race 7 No 6 Kalden Gambino
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TODD GRAY PREVIEWS OUR FEATURE RACES TONIGHT AT ANGLE PARK INCLUDING THE SA ST LEGER FINAL
Race 7 - Free For All
Woodnear is the lone grade 1 dog in the race and proved us wrong last week by not only winning return on his return to 500 metre racing but coming from behind to do so, however once again a full field and more pace could hinder him early with Blue Bottle and Gawler Cup finalist Kalden Balerion draw outside. Stew’s Mistake has drawn where he wants and will go straight onto the rail as Allen Nemo is slow out. Kalden Gambino and Farmeroo are no strangers to the winners circle however last start winner Nebula may struggle in this class.
Race 8 – SA St Leger Final
The 2015 St Leger Final brings together a top field and the box draw has made things very interesting. Trainer Cameron Butcher has been best blessed drawing boxes 1, 2 & 5 with his runners Spicy Peppa, Coorong Kid and Dodger I Am. Spicy Peppa I would say is his best chance and likely leader which will give kennel mate and very smart field dog Coorong Kid the rails run. Young Gun McBain won both his heat and semi-final in fine style and this litter keeps on getting better and better. Dyna Motley will be storming home at the end but wants to get to the rails however from box 7 may struggle. Fraya Bale went straight to the lead in its semi-final but will find it hard to get across from the pink box. Parsec bale will be flashing home late and Dyna Drama gives Wendy Matcott her 4th runner in the final. Good luck to all.
Selections 1-2-6-7
Best Bet- Race 2 number 8 Wheel Spinner
Best Roughie- Race 3 Number 3 Irish Keepsake
Quad- 2-4-6/2-4-7/3-5-6-7/1-2-6
Trifecta Selection Race 8- 1-2/1-2-6-7/1-2-5-6-7-8
PSYCHOTIC GOLD IN ZOOM TOP ON SATURDAY NIGHT
Local eyes will focus on the Meadows on Saturday night when local staying star Psychotic Gold takes on the best stayers in the land in the Group 1 Zoom Top. She will be in the highest of company however she has shown in recent weeks that she has improved with a string of victories to her name. The race jumps at 7.52pm (SA time) and we wish her and her connections all the best.
Zoom Top S/E Group 1 – 725m - 7.52pm (SA Time)
1 12333 STARC A Dailly
2 12112 LADY B Ennis
3 22111 PSYCHOTIC GOLD P Jovanovic
4 41132 SHALL SHE ROCK D Crawford
5 41261 FLYING TWIST A Dailly
6 15F24 PUMPED UP ZARR N Staines
7 51534 BLINKER'S ON B Ennis
8 21111 SPACE STAR R Britton
9 32458 ZIPPING MAGGIE P Dapiran
10 48383 ZIPPING RORY P Dapiran
MOUNT GAMBIER CUP CARNIVAL STARTS ON SUNDAY
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 this Sunday featuring the heats of the Produce Store Maiden over 512m with the Final worth $1,860 and a heat 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.
GAWLER CLASSIC 2014 HEATS ON TUESDAY
Two Gawler Classic 2014 heats will be run on Tuesday, 24th February at Gawler. This series would have normally been run in November last year but has had to be held over while the redevelopment of the venue took place.
Two Gawler Classic 2014 heats will be run on Tuesday, 24th February at Gawler. This series would have normally been run in November last year but has had to be held over while the redevelopment of the venue took place.
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Classic 2014. The Final will be run on Sunday, 1st March. Prizemoney will be determined after nominations close.
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.
WEST END DRAUGHT DISTANCE AND ANNIVERSARY CUP HEATS
Feature racing returns to Angle Park next month with the running of the West End Draught Distance Championship over 731m and the West End Draught Anniversary Cup over 515m on Thursday 12th March. Both finals are open events worth $14,500 for the Distance with unplaced and $13,750 for the Sprint with the winner collecting $10,000.
Feature racing returns to Angle Park next month with the running of the West End Draught Distance Championship over 731m and the West End Draught Anniversary Cup over 515m on Thursday 12th March. Both finals are open events worth $14,500 for the Distance with unplaced and $13,750 for the Sprint with the winner collecting $10,000.
The honour role for both events are a who’s who of Greyhound racing with last years winners Token McLaren winning the Distance Championship and Set The Scene taking out the Anniversary Cup.
Heats will be run on Thursday 6th March.
* Nominations close on Monday 2nd March with GRSA at 9.00am.
* Nominations close on Monday 2nd March with GRSA at 9.00am.
****With the West End Draught Distance Championship only two weeks away GRSA decided to support the stayers and run a 4 dog race on Monday night at Angle Park. This is not common practice and is likely to be a “one off” circumstance however if we did not support these greyhounds it would affect their preparation for the series.****
VIRGINIA TRACK
Trainers are advised that the Virginia track will NOT be available on 25th February due acres of lawn spraying the track. The track should be available on the 26th February.
This week there has been a contractor on the Northern side of the track completing fencing work. This should be completed by tomorrow.
GAWLER MAINTENANCE
Due to maintenance on the Gawler track next week there will be NO trials at Gawler on Wednesday night 25th February and Thursday morning 26th February 2015.
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 |