Angle Park Preview
Greyhound racing doesn’t get any better than the 5 quality Adelaide Cup heats we have tonight. They run from races 4 to 8 on the programme and have a very strong contingent of interstate visitors. The highlight has to be for all greyhound racing enthusiasts in race 8 when we see the outstanding Fernando Bale start from box 3. There are several local runners who have strong claims and are sure to make their home track advantage a bonus. Let’s hope we can snare a few winners throughout the night and we should all look forward to next Fridays Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup final.
Race 1 and we can start with an early winner in Breaker Kahn. He is racing in terrific form of late and this appears a lot easier than his past couple so he should be right in the finish. The main dangers look to be kennel mate Rupert along with the pacey Image Puzzle who is more than capable of pinching this with an ounce of luck. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 2 and this is an open affair with several chances, I am leaning towards the pacey My Excuse, he can hunt up early and hold the lead. Zana Bale will be making late ground along with Aussie Noorumba who has been hit and miss on box rise of late. Box Up the inside brigade 1.2.3.4.
Race 3 and a very handy 600m event for the night and I will stick with He’s A Villian from box 1. He copped a check in running and faded to run 4th last week. Tonight he can bounce back from the rails draw. Lobo Loco has been ultra-consistent and has been runner up at his last three at this venue. Box Up 1.3.5.7.
The 4th and the first of the Adelaide Cup heats and a big favourite of mine is out in box 8 in Dyna Double One. He copped more checks than I could possibly count in the Derby final here last month and has been saved for this particular event. Add a blistering BON 29.30 run from this draw back on the 10th of October. He looks the stand out. Percy’s Lad for the Bravo kennel is no stranger to the track and is drawn for a bold showing. Weblec Rose has trialled well here and has a ton of early pace so we will put her in the top 4. Box Up 1.2.6.8
The 5th and the 2nd of the Cup heats and the Derby winner in Fever Pitch is perfectly drawn out where he wants to be out in box 8. He can be a little tardy early but will be winding up down the back and should take a power of beating. Secret Spell can’t be overlooked along with Weston East for a bit of value. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Race 6 and we continue with the heats and the pacey Kayda Shae has a terrific record of 10 wins and 6 placings from just 20 starts. He should ping and win at his debut here in sunny South Australia. Shared Equity is in the powerful Langton kennel and has her fair share of ability and is drawn to run a cheeky race from box 2. Local performer Fusaichi Kahn is down in box 1 and can pinch a place at handy odds. Box Up 1.2.4.6
Race 7 and this looks the most open of the Cup heats with several chances. I will go with Armed And Ready from box 4, he has a more than handy record of 16 wins and 7 placings from 34 starts. He carved out a quick 29.36 win at Sandown last month from box 7 and on that effort will be right in the firing line. Local runner Real Flash out in box 8 is another who can’t be overlooked, she is as quick as all of these when on song but needs to ping the lids for a forward showing. Texas Titan has won 4 from 8 at this venue and the Jeff Britton kennel doesn’t cross the border to have a beer at Glenelg so they are here on a mission. Box Up 2.4.7.8
The final of 5 terrific Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup heats is race 8 and we save the best to last. We are very lucky to see the exciting Fernando Bale grace the Angle Park loam. He oozes class and the Andrea Daily kennel has him firing on all fours. He is nicely drawn down in box 3 and will start a very short priced favourite so he is the obvious stand out. Weblec Belle is a good chance to pinch a place along with It’s Classified so we will go 3 from 4.7.8 Boxed.
Race 9 and the Troy Murray kennel rarely goes home without a winner so Van Carrho Flash looks a good thing. He is in fine form and the wide draw of 6 shouldn’t be a worry. Yiche has a good turn of pace and is a must for all trifecta punters. Genghis Kahn will be rattling home as usual and if there is a little trouble early he can surprise. Box Up 2.4.5.6
Race 10 and I am going with value in this event and that is Excusez Moi, she has pace and is strong at the right time. The other big dangers are Shot of Fear and Hesa Jayclo who are all more than capable. Box Up 1.2.3.6
The final event and this is a good one to snare as there is at least four main chances. So we will go to the wide runners in Starling Bale and Billy McLaren, both have pace and can carve across and be in the mix. Add in Spring Jessica from box 1 for value along with Atkin Bale. Box Up 1.3.6.7
Best Bets (All in the Cup heats)
Race 4 No 8 Dyna Double One
Race 5 No 8 Fever Pitch
Race 6 No 6 Kayda Shae
Race 8 No 3 Fernando Bale
Best Each Way
Race 2 No 1 Zana Bale
Best Roughie
Race 10 No 3 Excuse Moi
UBET JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOTS ON RACES 4-8
Race’s 4,5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a First 4 Jackpot of $2,500 each.
ANGLE PARK DOUBLE/TRIO JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double/Trio Jackpot of $843.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Gold Coast Cup Heat 4 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $13,381.
ALBION PARK GUARANTEED QUADRELLA POOL
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $20,000.
HOBART ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Invitation will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $4,750.
DOUBLE/TRIO INTRODUCED FOR THURSDAY NIGHTS
Ubet has introduced a Double Trio pool on Angle Park greyhound races 7 & 8 each Thursday night giving punters even more opportunities to win at the greyhounds.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonight’s terrific 11 event card of racing at Angle Park tonight featuring the Group 1 Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup Heats-
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1/2/4/7
Race 2: 6/2/4/1
Race 3: 4/8/2/3
Race 4: 6/1/8/5
Race 5: 8/1/3/7
Race 6: 6/7/1/3
Race 7: 8/7/2/4
Race 8: 3/8/7/5
Race 9: 6/2/4/5
Race 10: 1/3/4/6
Race 11: 7/6/8/4
Best Bet: Race 7 no 8 Real Flash
Each-Way: Race 4 no 6 Scrap Missile
Roughie Race 5 no 3 Kiss The Hawk
ANGLE PARK FRIDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$107,500 Group 1 Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup Final – 515m (Heats 1/10/15)
$8,565 Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup Consolation– 515m (Trainers must renominate to be eligible from the heats)
$9,140 Premiers Cup – 731m (Best greyhounds nominated)
$4,800 Free For All – 600m
Nominations close Tuesday 6th October 9.00am with GRSA
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
NOMINATIONS CLOSE EARLY DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
A reminder to trainers that the nominations for the Gawler Thursday meeting on 8th October close at 9.00am tomorrow (Friday 2nd October) due to the October long weekend Monday (5th October) being a public holiday.
The nominations for the Friday Adelaide Cup meeting on 9th October close at 9.00am on Tuesday 6th October.
Also a reminder that Daylight Savings starts this weekend!!!!!!
UBET FIXED ODDS MARKET FOR ADELAIDE HEATS
Below is the Fixed Odds Market for tonight’s Group 1 Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup Heats. UBET have also included a First 4 Jackpot of $2,500 on each of the heats.
The UBET market is listed below as at 12.00 pm today. Win /Place 1+2.
Race 4 Heat 1:
| Percy’s Lad | Vic | 7.50 | 1.84 |
| Weblec Rose | SA | 15.00 | 2.85 |
| Gun McBain | SA | 13.00 | 2.55 |
| Fraya Bale | SA | 26.00 | 4.30 |
| Mepunga Armagh | Vic | 9.00 | 2.05 |
| Scarp Missile | SA | 8.50 | 1.97 |
| Lucky Road | SA | 51.00 | 7.50 |
| Dyna Double One | Vic | 1.45 | 1.06 |
Race 5 Heat 2:
| Sunday Shoes | SA | 13.00 | 2.85 |
| He Isn’t Really | SA | 21.00 | 4.10 |
| Kiss The Hawk | SA | 15.00 | 3.20 |
| Mrs Bubbles | SA | 17.00 | 3.50 |
| Weston East | Vic | 8.00 | 2.10 |
| Lektra Utopia | Vic | 10.00 | 2.40 |
| Secret Spell | Vic | 4.50 | 1.54 |
Fever Pitch Vic 1.80 1.13
Race 6 Heat 3:
| Fusaichi Kahn | SA | 13.00 | 2.95 |
| Shared Equity | Vic | 3.20 | 1.36 |
| Wild Soul | SA | 21.00 | 4.20 |
| West On Delly | Vic | 11.00 | 2.60 |
| Oakvale Flyer | SA | 19.00 | 3.90 |
| Kayda Shae | Vic | 2.20 | 1.20 |
Elefen Bale Vic 5.50 1.72
Antonio Tyson SA 31.00 6.00
Race 7 Heat 4:
| Lachlan Brown | SA | 16.00 | 3.40 |
| Amaro Bale | Vic | 4.60 | 1.58 |
| Valladares | SA | 14.00 | 3.10 |
| Armed And Ready | Vic | 2.40 | 1.23 |
| Mobius | SA | 41.00 | 7.50 |
| Peejay Jack | SA | 31.00 | 6.00 |
| Texas Titan | Vic | 6.50 | 1.88 |
Real Flash SA 3.70 1.44
Race 8 Heat 5:
| Black Bottle | SA | 26.00 | 3.60 |
| Oz Striker | SA | 26.00 | 3.60 |
| Fernando Bale | Vic | 1.25 | 1.03 |
| Weblec Belle | Vic | 12.00 | 2.15 |
| Temalor | SA | 51.00 | 6.25 |
| Blurred Lines | SA | 18.00 | 2.75 |
| Waymore’s Blues | Vic | 10.00 | 1.93 |
It’s Classified SA 8.50 1.77
UBET will also be offering a fixed odds market on next week’s Group 1 final.
FEVER PITCH IN CARE OF LAUREN HARRS FOR CUP SERIES
Victorian trainer Rinaldo Divirgilio has advised that Fever Pitch will be in the care of SA trainer Lauren Harris during the Adelaide cup series.
ADELAIDE CUP NIGHT ARRANGEMENTS
The 2015 Classic Triple M Adelaide Cup Final will be run next Friday 9th October and will feature a twelve event program. Racing will commence at 6.38pm and the last race will jump at 10.40pm. The Cup will be race eight and is timed to start at 8.58pm.
There will be a Free Draw to win a $500 bet on the Cup. There will be the VIP Triple M Lounge where Triple M celebrities will be on hand to make sure the night is entertaining. There will be a Punters Club available for a $10 entry fee. Bookmakers and tote facilities will be available under the downstairs auditorium as is usually the case for Adelaide Cup night and there will also be a satellite bookmaker service upstairs for Restaurant diners. We will have two projector screens downstairs with plenty of tote TV’s available for punters.
The TAB Van will be available in front of the grandstand area near the track along with tote facilities available for patrons in Chasers restaurant on the night. Additional food outlets will be available for those people not eating in Chasers. There will be plenty of entertainment for families on the night with Jumping Castle, Bean Bags and Face Painters. Hunnies and Jim Beam girls with entry by gold coin donation to the SA Greyhound Adoption Program.
BOOKING ON THE NIGHT
Bookings are open for our hospitality options…this year you have the following to choose from:
Chasers Buffet. $50 covers your seat in Chasers and their amazing all-you-can-eat buffet. Seating in Chasers provides you with the best positioning to see the festivities of the Adelaide Cup unfold. Book early to avoid disappointment as we usually book out. Phone 8243 7150.
Classic Triple M VIP Lounge. $45 covers entry into the VIP Lounge, finger food throughout the night, 3 drinks and will see you rubbing shoulders with some of the Triple M crew. The area is great for punters as it will have their own large screen TV, totes and expert punters divulging their tips throughout the night. Limited bookings are available. Phone 8243 7150.
General entry is gold coin donation with all proceeds going to GAP, and there will be tonnes of free rides and entertainment on the night. Whatever the option you go for, it will be a top night.
SA’S CULT HERO ERNIE BUNG ARROW TO PARADE ON ADELAIDE CUP NIGHT
In a coup for the Club, 2013 Adelaide Cup winner Ernie Bung Arrow will parade on Triple M Adelaide Cup night. Special thanks to his trainer Ken Gill who was more than happy to show off his champion sprinter one more time on the biggest stage where he captured the Nation’s attention. He will parade in between races on Cup night and fans will get a chance to interact with SA’s cult hero.
Ernie Bung Arrow was a winner of 21 of only 24 starts with 1 placing and prizemoney of around $170,000. His honor roll included the 2013 Champion Puppy Final, 2013 Group 3 Schweppes Derby, 2013 Group 1 Triple M Adelaide Cup, 2013 Group 3 Brian Johnstone Final, 2014 SA Sprint Championship and was named the 2013 SA Greyhound of the Year.
2015 GREYHOUND AUCTION SUNDAY 25TH OCTOBER
The catalogue for our greyhound Auction on Sunday 12th October will be released tomorrow. There were going to be two greyhounds (Collision x Hope’s Up) auctioned on Adelaide Cup final night to assist in the promotion of the event however GRSA has now advised that these greyhounds will be auctioned on the day of the auction and will be lots 18A and 58A.
There is a requirement for anyone wishing to bid on a greyhound including buybacks that they are registered before the Auction on Sunday 25th October.
In an added bonus again this year Ray Borda from Macro Meats has graciously offered 19 x $250 vouchers to be drawn on Thursday 15th October & 22nd October to entice bidders to the auction and to be used on the purchase price (buy backs are excluded from this promotion). By registering for the Auction to Bid will put you in the draw for the vouchers.
TOP GUN SPRINTERS AND STAYERS INVITATIONS RELEASED
Thirty-seven of the country’s best greyhounds have been handed first round nominations for either the Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun or the Group 2 Sky Racing Stayers Topgun, with both races to be run at The Meadows on October 24. The Topgun panel will then meet on Sunday, October 11, to cut both fields down to eight from the list of trainers who accept first round invitations sent out yesterday. The final field will then be announced on Sky Racing 2’s The Catching Pen on Tuesday, October 13, at 6.30pm.
SA has three invitations for the TOPGUN Stayers including Luna Jinx for Gavin Harris, Grifter Bale for Ben Rawlings and Psychotic Gold for Petar Jovanovic so congratulations to those greyhounds and connections for being recognized. Whilst there are no SA invitations for the sprinters series we will see many of the chances during the Adelaide Cup series including Fernando Bale.
The Group 1 Sky Racing Topgun will be worth $150,000 to the winner (the richest invitation-only race in Australia), while the Group 2 Sky Racing Stayers Topgun holds a $75,000 winner’s purse. The box draw for both races – once the finalists for both races are announced – will take place on track at The Meadows on October 17.
GROUP 3 GOLD COAST CUP HEATS TONIGHT
Not only do we have five super heats of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup on tonight at Angle Park there is also four quality heats of the Group 3 Gold Coast Cup on at Albion Park which includes Keybo for Tony Brett out of the red box in the final heat. UBET will also be offering fixed odds on all heats.
GAWLER TO TRIAL ON MONDAY PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Gawler will trial as per normal on Monday morning 5th October (public holiday)
GAWLER TO RACE ON THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE ADELAIDE CUP
Again with this years Adelaide Cup being on a Friday night, Gawler will race on the Thursday night (8th October). There will be Grade 5 heats over 400m and Grade 6 heats over 531m with both finals to be conducted on Sunday 18th October. This meeting will be a Provincial 2 meeting.
Nominations close 9.00am on Friday 2nd October with GRSA.
There will be no trials at Gawler on Thursday morning 8th October due to set up required at Angle Park for the Adelaide Cup.
There will be no qualy trials at Strathalbyn on Friday 9th October as published. These will be moved to Friday 16th October.
STRATHALBYN TRIAL CHANGES
Some changes to Strathalbyn trialling dates throughout October to accommodate Adelaide Cup, are as follows.
WEDNESDAY 7th - Normal Trials.
FRIDAY 9th - Trials Cancelled. (Adelaide Cup)
FRIDAY 16th - Qualifying Trials and Normal Trials (moved from Friday 9th)
WEDNESDAY 21st - No Trials
FRIDAY 23rd & 30th - Normal Trials
MURRAY BRIDGE TRIALLING NEWS
Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club has advised that they will not be trialling between Wednesday 23rd September & Tuesday 6th October due to the Murray Bridge Show and National Championships at the venue.
NEW SPONSOR FOR GAWLER CLUB AND CUP SERIES
MichaelKris Real Estate has come on board at the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club as a new sponsor. They not only have sponsored the semaphore board but will also having naming rights to the Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup series run on Tuesday 27th October with the final on Sunday 1st November.
GOTBA COURSING AWARDS NIGHT
The GOTBA will present their Annual Awards at Angle Park on Thursday 5th November. To be presented will be the SA Coursing Greyhound of the Year (Heliski for trainer Rolland Parry) and the Coursing Trainer of the Year (Ray Fewings). Also featuring on the night will be a Free For All event for greyhounds which competed at Virginia during 2015. This race will be graded on circle form. The race is supported by the GOTBA and carries prizemoney of $4,415.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Monday 2nd November
ANGLE PARK SLIPPING TRACK - OPENING MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER, 2015
Works are completed on the Angle Park slipping track and participant access has been permitted. A newly defined empty out area is also almost ready at the southern end of the trainer’s car park to be used by trainers during race days and trial sessions, and for participants frequenting the slipping track.
It is hoped that the slipping track will assist metropolitan trainers for many years to come and provide a replacement for previously available public slipping tracks around inner Adelaide. GRSA will continue to focus on providing easily accessible and well maintained training and trialling infrastructure for participants.
With access to the Slipping Track being restricted the side access gait to the Trainers Car Park will be locked outside of normal business hours which will mean no access to the out of hours nominations box.
ANNUAL GRADING REVIEW MEETING – 6th NOVEMBER
On November 6th GRSA will be conducting the Grading Review Panel meeting. This review is conducted annually and aims to provide a comprehensive and formalised process with objectives being an improved grading system, enhanced review of rules and policies, reduced grading complaints and increased participant satisfaction with the system.
Prior to this meeting, agenda items will be sought by way of industry consultation.
This will be by way of consultation sessions at meetings, dealing specifically with grading items and also correspondence from participants.
The consultation sessions will be as follows:
Sunday 11th October Strathalbyn
Monday 12th October Angle Park
Tuesday 13th October Gawler
Friday 16th October Mount Gambier
These sessions will begin shortly after kennelling starts on these dates.
It would be appreciated if you look at the big picture of grading, considering items such as policy, programming, order of preference, grades, OzChase etc.
We will also be asking for submissions from our Racing Clubs regarding grading from their perspective so we will hopefully have all topics considered.
Based on all the information collected an agenda will be formulated in late October and sent to the Grading Review Panel to be discussed at the review.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for October 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.
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