Angle Park Preview
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
With a quality 10 event programme tonight there looks to be several open races that we should be able to pick a winner or two at good each way odds. The Quadrella looks an open one so it’s certainly worth having a crack at.
Race 1 and we can kick off the night with Peejay Jack. He can be hit and miss on box rise but with luck will come out running and be hard to beat at good odds. Flying Mal and Dodger I Am will be right in the mix. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 2 and the two main chances are Hallibel Bale and Fear The Rascal. Both have drawn the inside and should be battling out the finish. Gaff Bale will be winding up over the final stages and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 3, well we have started with a couple of each way odd performers and let’s hope we are in front as I am tipping the powerful Cyclone Clifford in this. He is well drawn down in box 3 and should sprint well fresh. Commentator should start the punters elect along with Footrot Fantasia. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
The Stamenkovic kennel normally has their runners nice and fit so it is very hard to go past Mobius here, who is resuming down in box 4. She is very slow early but does her best work over the last 100m so let’s hope she is close enough early. Rellim Allan is well drawn in box 1 and appears a trifecta chance. Box up 1.4.7.8.
Race 5 and this is a quality 600m event with the main chances coming from either Full Effect or last start winner Mija Returns. Both should run into the top 3 in this, we can add Parsec Bale and Billy Blue Eyes for the Pick 4. Box Up 1.4.6.8.
Race 6 The Terry Cahalan trained Alderley Reform bounced back with a good win last start and from box 1 will be right in the mix I like the cheeky Farhat Bale who is a chance of leading despite the ordinary draw of 5 and is a little bit of value for our trifecta. Anisa Bale is well drawn out in box 8 and is another who loves to run a place and can’t be overlooked. Box Up 1.5.7.8.
The 7th event and if we are behind at this stage I have one for us at good odds and that is the Kath Johnstone trained Genghis Kahn. He was checked early here last week on box rise and then made good late ground when 4th beaten just under 2L from box 6. He has 2 moderate beginners on his inside here and will be a big chance. Galilee Spirit has been hit and miss of late but when on song will be hard to beat. Box Up 3.4.5.6.
Race 8 and Liam’s Entity looks one of the better bets of the night from box 3. He has good box speed and should lead and win for mine. Fusaichi Kahn has missed the kick at his past couple but looks the likely improver along with Getty Bale at value for the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
This is the Distance event of the evening with only 5 runners but they all have a chance so it is a must to have a sneaky bet on. I am going with Nemesis Bale down in box 2 as he should be right on the pace early and be hard to hold out. The favourite should be the kennel mate Ulala Bale out in box 8 as she has a proven track record over this trip. Box Up 2.4.6.8.
Race 10 and this is a toughie as the main two I like in this can be hit and miss on box rise and they are Shana Allen and He’s A Dude. Both are very strong and can’t be left out of the trifecta add Garry McBain and Velocity Tina. Box Up 1.2.3.6.
Best Bets
Race 4 No. 4 Mobius
Race 8 No. 3 Liam’s Entity
Best Each way
Race 3 No. 3 Cyclone Clifford
Race 6 No. 5 Farhat Bale
Best Roughies (I have several)
Race 1 No. 7 Peejay Jack
Race 7 No. 3 Genghis Kahn
Race 10 No. 6 Velocity Tina
UBET JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Mixed 3/4 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
ANGLE PARK TRIO JACKPOT
Races 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trio Jackpot of $280.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
ALBION PARK GUARANTEED QUADRELLA POOL
Races 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will have a guaranteed Quadrella pool of $20,000.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
HOBART QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $963.
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.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,415 Semi Finals SA St. Leger – 515m (For greyhounds whelped on or after 1/7/13. Heats 3/2/16, Final 18/2/16)
$4,415 Grade 5 SA Bred Feature Final – 515m (Heat 4/2/16)
$2,550 SA Owned Grade 6 – 515m
Nominations close Monday 8th February at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January was released a couple of weeks ago 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
The Boy from the Bush continues the winners in tonight’s terrific 11 event card of racing at Angle Park-
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,1,6,2
Race 2: 2,1,4,7
Race 3: 7,2,1,8
Race 4: 8,4,1,6
Race 5: 1,4,8,2
Race 6: 1,2,5,8
Race 7: 1,2,6,5
Race 8: 3,1,2,5
Race 9: 8,2,4,1
Race 10: 2,1,8,3
Best Bet: Race 2, No. 2 Fear The Rascal
Each-Way: Race 4, No. 1 Rellim Allan
Roughie: Race 5, No. 6 Billy Blue Eyes
LOCAL NEWS
2015 SA RUN OF THE YEAR – VOTING CLOSES @ 12 NOON TOMORROW
Again this year you can be part of the GOTY Awards night by voting for the 2015 SA Run of the Year with the award to be presented at the Greyhound of the Year function to be held on 13th February. Available on the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au are all of the Run of the Months for the 2015 year 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 2015 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.
Voting closes at 12 noon on Friday 5th February 2016. Good Luck & start voting.
THE RAZLDAZL LAUNCHING PAD – HEATS WEDNESDAY 17TH FEBRUARY
Again this year the Sandown GRC offered sweepstakes tickets into the Launching Pad Series. There were 96 tickets sold and this has enabled them to increase their prizemoney for the race to an unbelievable $460,000 over three weeks with $155,000 for first, $43,000 for second and $20,000 for third.
There are special conditions on the race being greyhounds that have won between 1 and 6 races and have not had more than 30 starts. The heats will be run at Sandown over the 515m on Thursday 10th March, the semi finals on Thursday 17th March with the $220,000 final run on Thursday 2nd April.
Greyhound Racing SA was able to secure a ticket and will give one of our greyhounds the opportunity to compete in this lucrative series. We will run a heat and final series to determine who will make the Launching Pad heats on 10th March.
Our heats will be run on Wednesday 17th February over the 515m at Angle Park for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no more than 28 starts. The heats will be worth $860 and will be Non Penalty events. The final will be run at Angle Park on Thursday 25th February over the 515m with prizemoney of $4,415 and will also be Non Penalty.
The winner of the final will take their spot in the Launching Pad heats two weeks later however if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot.
It’s a terrific concept by the Sandown GRC and gives an opportunity for those less experienced greyhounds a chance to race for big prizemoney.
GRSA has restricted the series to 1-4 wins and 28 starts in case a greyhound wins both the heat and final so this will still keep them eligible. We have also made our final two weeks before the Launching Pad heats at Sandown giving the trainer an opportunity to get across the border and trial for the big race.
FINALISTS FOR THE 2015 SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
The Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel met at the end of last month and determined the Finalists for the 2015 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 13th February. 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 Finalists are:
GRIFTER BALE
2015 Starts 40-1sts 17, 2nds 8, 3rds 4
Tr. Ben Rawlings
2015 Prizemoney $58,153
Greyhound of the Month –
- (scored votes in 4 months)
Won – Heat & Final Gawler Stayers Cup (Feb)
Heat & Final SA Distance Championship
Heat & Final AGRC Distance Feature
Heat Shane McQueen Feature (eighth in Final)
Heat Stayers Cup (third in Final)
Heat National Distance SA Series (eighth in State Final)
Second – Heat & Final Gawler Stayers Cup (Nov)
Best Times: 35.11 (600m Angle Park)
43.04 (731m Angle Park)
37.35 (643m Gawler)
GUN MCBAIN
2015 Starts 37-1sts 20, 2nds 4, 3rds 4
(SA Bred) Tr. Vadim Roz/Todd Kelly
2015 Prizemoney $63,485
Greyhound of the Month – January & February
- (scored votes in 3 months)
Won – Heat & Final Gawler Gold Cup (G3 - Feb)
Heat 2015 Gawler Classic (second in Final)
Heat Gawler Gold Cup (G3 – fifth in Final - Nov)
Best Times: 29.73 (515m Angle Park)
30.33 (531m Gawler)
22.68 (400m Gawler)
IT’S CLASSIFIED
2015 Starts 20-1sts 11, 2nds 3, 3rds 1
Tr. Troy Murray
2015 Prizemoney $47,695
Greyhound of the Month –
- (scored votes in 4 months)
Won – Heat & Semi Final Champion Puppy (eighth in Final)
Heat & Final Gawler Gold Cup (G3 - Nov)
Heat Silver Chief (G1 – fifth in Semi Final)
Second – Heat SA Derby (G3 – sixth in Final)
Best Times: 29.51 (515m Angle Park)
30.23 (531m Gawler – Equal Track Record)
29.90 (525m Meadows)
MRS BUBBLES
2015 Starts 43-1sts 20, 2nds 8, 3rds 3
(SA Bred) Tr. Andrew Peden/Matthew Payne
2015 Prizemoney $51,565
Greyhound of the Month – July
- (scored votes in 3 months)
Won – Heat, Semi Final & Final Gawler Produce
Heat Breeders Prelude (2) (sixth in Final)
Final Gawler Breeders (second in Heat)
Xmas Sprint
Second – Heat SA Oaks (G3 – fourth in Final)
Third – Final Howard Ashton (G3 – second in Heat, fourth in Semi Final)
Best Times: 29.79 (515m Angle Park)
30.32 (531m Gawler)
28.80 (503m Port Augusta)
25.33 (447m Port Augusta)
REAL FLASH
2015 Starts 25 -1sts 13, 2nds 4, 3rds 2
Tr. Troy Murray
2015 Prizemoney $66,470
Greyhound of the Month – May
- (scored votes in 2 months)
Won – Heat & Final WA Oaks (G2)
Heat Gawler Gold Cup (G3 – sixth in Final - Nov)
Consolation Adelaide Cup (G1 - fourth in Heat)
Second – Final National Sprint SA Series (third in Heat)
Best Times: 29.49 (515m Angle Park)
30.31 (531m Gawler)
22.76 (400m Gawler)
30.26 (530m Cannington)
PATHWAY RACING UNDERWAY
The next lot of Pathway races will be at Angle Park on Wednesday 10th February. The Pathway races will be run at normal prizemoney for the first 3 months and then flattened stakemoney for the next 3 months giving us a 6 month trial period. Please check out below for full conditions of “Pathway Racing”
Race meetings identified for Pathway Racing in January & February are –
- Wednesday 10th February 2016 at Angel Park (Provincial 2)
(Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Friday 5th February) - Sunday 14th February 2016 at Gawler (Provincial 2)
(Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Tuesday 9th February) - Wednesday 24th February 2016 at Angel Park (Provincial 2)
(Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Friday 19th February) - Sunday 28th February 2016 at Gawler (Provincial 2)
(Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Tuesday 23rd February)
Greyhounds must have run outside a time standard in their last 4 starts to be eligible for selection.
| Track | Distance | Time Standard |
| ANGLE PARK | 388m | 22.54 |
| 515m | 30.33 | |
| 600m | 35.65 | |
| 731m | 44.08 | |
| STRATHALBYN | 319m | 18.58 |
| 400m | 24.64 | |
| 536m | 32.38 | |
| 762m | 46.22 | |
| GAWLER | 400m | 23.03 |
| 531m | 31.33 | |
| 643m | 38.31 | |
| MT GAMBIER | 277m | 16.58 |
| 400m | 23.63 | |
| 515m | 30.98 | |
| 600m | 35.75 | |
| 732m | 45.84 |
**No time required for Port Augusta as a Non TAB meeting
Trainers will have to specifically nominate for these races or will be considered for normal races on this program.
Refer to conditions of Pathway Racing eligibility below.
· Pathway Racing to be run at Angle Park Wednesday meetings and Gawler Sunday meetings initially as part of the trial. Each meeting will be programmed around 1 to 2 weeks apart for the first two months.
· Prizemoney for these races will be normal Provincial 2 levels for the first 3 months and then will be at flattened stake money levels for the next 3 months during the trial.
· Pathway Racing events will only be for Maiden, Grade 6 and Grade 5 greyhounds at the track.
· Winners of these races will take a penalty (When run at Flattened stakemoney these races may be Non Penalty)
· Trainers must nominate for these “Pathway” races to be considered otherwise the grader will grade in normal events. However if a trainer advised ‘Pathway Racing Only” then the grader will only consider for that event. Trainers are advised to put as much information on their nomination to assist the grader.
· Greyhounds must have started in South Australia on 4 occasions to be eligible for these races. First starters and greyhounds with one, two or three starts in SA will not be considered for these events.
· Fields will be selected worst form to best form in the opinion of the Grader. The Order of Preference will not be used for Pathway Racing.
· Races will be graded on race wins where possible.
· SA Bred greyhounds will be given preference into these events if nominated
· Fields will be made up with all trainers first before those trainers with multiple nominations are considered. For example, trainers will go in with 1 dog first then 2, then 3 etc
· Guarding will occur where possible
· Initially there will be no feature heats programmed on these specific Pathway Racing meetings
RACING OFFICE
Tonight the Race Night office will be open from 4.30pm to 8.30pm. Please be mindful that with the closing time of 8.30pm to ensure you have collected your Trainers Fee and lodged any paperwork prior to this time.
Reminder that Monday nights the Race Night office is closed with all Trainers Fees paid upstairs at the bar in Chasers Restaurant. Any paperwork needing to be lodged can be left in the nominations slit in the wall next to the Administration entry.
GAWLER THURSDAY TRIALS TO START AT 7.00AM
After a request from the Gawler GRC the Thursday morning trials will now start at 7.00am.
This starting time change will continue until the end of daylight saving in March 2016.
STRATHALBYN TO TRIAL MAIDEN/GRADE 6 OVER 536M
The Strathalbyn GRC will look to run mixed M/6 fields over the 536m. With the lack of 500m greyhounds this may provide an opportunity for both classes. Preference will still be for a Maiden event 536m however if required these could be mixed. Please make it clear on your nomination if you would like your Maiden greyhound mixed with a Grade 6 over 536m only.