Angle Park Preview - 9th December 2021
By The Shadow
Tonight we have a strong 10 event program here at headquarters and if we can follow on from last week we should have another good night on the punt. We have 2 events over the 595m, 1 over the 730m and the remaining over the 530m, there looks to be a couple of specials on the card and don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - We kick start the night with a 595m and its very hard to go past Mallee Magic who has been in outstanding form, he won here two runs back in a slick 34.13 and he should win again. Kennel mate Victa Saige is drawn to run a bold race from her good draw. Add Love And Rain for the Trifecta. 8 from 1.2.4
Race 2 - Influencer looks one of the better chances in this, he has the early pace to be able to push up along the fence early and hold the lead. Outback Rebel is well boxed tonight he should be running on late along with Sassy Izzy who has been placed here in three of five. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 3 - Rugged And Ready is my top selection in this, he has been in terrific form over the 595m here and has the early pace to lead and win. George The First was a last winner over this trip at this track and is the danger. Forte Nero loves to run into the placings and can do so again. 4.1.6.8 for $1
Race 4 - Meet Joe Black who is in the Bec Romyn kennel loves a wide draw and will be the one they have to catch in this, the big fellow at 34kgs has been in the money in 4 of 5 here and can salute here. Compulsory Hero has been in the money at his last five he can be hit and miss on lid rise but is strong. Box Up 8 from 1.4.6.
Race 5 - Tough event this one as there is a heap of early pace in the run to the 1st turn, we will stick with Harbor Blues out in box 7 as he has won 3 of his last four and was a big winner here last run in 30.48. Spring Crossing is the danger as he is a strong type who is well drawn. Box Up 1.2.6.7
Race 6 - The Rasmussen kennel is in outstanding form and they have the two main contenders here in Hot Spartan and Lady Fernando, Hot Spartan is well drawn and gets his chance tonight to break back into the winners circle so we will make him our top selection. Add Stars Aligned and Straight Blaze for the First Four. Box Up 1.6.7.8
Race 7 - This looks a two dog race with Alfieri and Victa Haydn, both are in form and can run time we will put Victa Haydn on top as he is strong and has won four of his last five. Silver Stone along with Weblec Blade at value can run the First Four. Box Up 1.3.4.6
Race 8 - Hard race this one as we have several quick beginners here, whoever leads can hold on and win. Adele’s Entity has a terrific record at this track with 5 wins from her 7 starts she is drawn to have every chance. See You Smile has won her past three here and is facing her toughest test to date. Victa Grosso can run time and is drawn to get a nice run and will be the one to beat. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 9 - This is the Distance affair of the night and with only the four runners Barbados Express can make it back to back wins, she is a faultless beginner and is very strong. Frankie Boy is the danger but he can be hit and miss early and was very disappointing last start when finishing down the track. 2.7.5.1
Race 10 - The final event of the night and let’s hope we are in front as this is a wide open affair, I have gone for value and the box draw and that’s Benitoite down in box 1, her wins are far and few between but she is a chance if she can be handy early. Gonzaga is racing well and he can handle the wide draw. Velocity Teller and Let’s Win Coin for the first Four. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 8 - Mallee Magic
Race 4, No: 8 - Meet Joe Black
Race 7, No: 3 - Victa Haydn
Best Each Way
Race 10, No: 1 - Benitoite
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for December was released this 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.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
FESTIVAL OF FIRE
$5,150 Heats The Ashes – 530m (Best 16 by Grader. Max 2 heats. No reserves $28,700 Final 23/12/21. N/P)
$3,915 Heats The Inferno – 530m Next Best 32 by WPS Rank. Max 4 heats plus reserves, $14,350 Final 23/12/21. N/P)
(Nominations for the Ashes and Inferno come from the same pool)
$5,595 Heats The Bonfire – 595m (Best 12 by Grader. Max 2 heats. No reserves $21,600 8 dog Final 23/12/21.N/P)
$4,240 Heats The Flame – 595m (Next Best 16 by WPS Rank. Max 2 heats plus reserves, $14,350 Final 23/12/21. N/P)
(Nominations for the Bonfire and Flame come from the same pool)
*Refer to Special Conditions. SA Trained. All greyhounds considered. Trainers must put NO Heats on nom if do not want to be considered.
$6,320 Open – 730m
Nominations close Monday 13th December with GRSA at 9.00am.
Boy From The Bush
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park tonight.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 8,1,2,4
Race 2: 4,2,7,8
Race 3: 1,4,6,8
Race 4: 8,1,4,6
Race 5: 2,7,6,1
Race 6: 3,5,7,8
Race 7: 8,3,1,4
Race 8: 2,1,8,7
Race 9: 3,7,5,1
Race 10: 5,7,8,2
Best Bets: Race 9, No. 3 - Barbados Express
Each-Way: Race 5, No. 2 - Spring Crossing
Roughie: Race 7, No. 8 - Sunset Toxic
LOCAL NEWS
GOTBA FREE FOR ALL TONIGHT ALONG WITH AWARDS NIGHT
Tonight there is a $5,150 GOTBA Free For All (Non Penalty) run over the 530m which is race 4 on the program. This event is for greyhounds who have coursed during the 2021 season. There will be a trophy presentation after this event.
GOTBA will also have their awards night this night where they will present the Greyhound of the Year and Trainer of the year for their Coursing season.
AGRC/MURRAY BRIDGE SUMMER DERBY AND OAKS FINALS THIS SUNDAY
After three Heats of the 2021 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Derby over the 455m and two heats of the 2021 AGRC/Murray Bridge Country Summer Oaks also over the 455m were conducted last Sunday, this Sunday’s meeting looks to be a sensational night of racing.
The box draw for the Summer Oaks and Derby worth $5,000 were conducted oncourse last Sunday at Murray Bridge:
Box Draw for Oaks -
- Mallee Dreamer Tony Rasmussen
- Spring Line Tony Rasmussen
- She’s A Hotshot Troy Murray
- Springvale Maddi Cherylee Barber
- Little Purpose Lisa Rasmussen
- Zinfandel Nikki Gavin Harris
- Weblec Star Neville Loechel
- Spring Agatha Greg Board
- Buzz Along (1st Res) Barry Stewart
- Zipping Abilene (2nd Res) Steven Brook
Box Draw for Derby -
- Rogue Player Steven Brook
- Midnight Blast David Peckham
- Spring Illusion Greg Board
- Express Black Tony Rasmussen
- Springvale Max Gavin Harris
- Shall Not Troy Murray
- Spring Ammo Greg Board
- Fantastic Keary Ossie Chegia
- Midnight Bandit (1st Res) David Peckham
- Aston Carlos (2nd Res) Matt Payne
Greyhound Racing SA and the Murray Bridge GRC thank the support of the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club in sponsoring the Country Summer Oaks and Derby this year.
Also on the program will be the $4,000 Murray Bridge Anniversary Cup run over the 530m. It is a Free For All event and Non Penalty and features a quality line up of sprinters.
'DOYLE'S FUNCTION CENTRE' AT THE BRIDGE
The venue at the Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club will be officially named 'Doyle's Function Centre' during a function this Sunday, December 12th in recognition of Dr. Chris Doyle, GRSA's long-term veterinarian and former director.
Dr. Doyle was a strong advocate of incorporating a straight track into the design of the new Murray Bridge facility during his tenure on the GRSA Board with his view to create another safe racing opportunity for all greyhounds coming to fruition with the track now hosting weekly meetings as well as feature races, including its participation in the National Straight Track Championship.
CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL OF FIRE AT ANGLE PARK – STARTS NEXT WEEK
Things are heating up at Angle Park during the two weeks leading into Christmas with the introduction of six rich events over the 530m, 595m and 730m distances.
Dubbed the “Festival Of Fire”, the series will provide opportunities for the best 48 nominations for the 530m trip, the best 28 nominations over 595m, and the best 8 nominations for a 730m event. Separately, Heats and Final of a restricted event (0-5 wins), running from Saturday morning to Thursday night, will provide a separate opportunity for that category of runner.
The Festival of Fire series will commence on Thursday, December 16, continue into the Saturday timeslot and then culminate in 5 Finals and a special stayers event carrying a collective purse in excess of $100,000 the following Thursday night (December 23). As a new event, the Board has resolved that the top-up amounts for this series will sit outside the Wagering Activity Payments (WAP) model. This means that the majority of the stakemoney for the series will be additional to the guaranteed return that has already been committed to industry through the WAP model.
Conditions –
- Greyhounds must be SA trained.
- Greyhounds must be in South Australia as of midnight 1st November 2021 to be eligible (greyhounds that have not had their first training amendment lodged that are in SA at this time will be eligible)
- All races will be Non Penalty
Events -
THURSDAY 16TH DECEMBER – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY 13TH DECEMBER
THE ASHES (530M) – Best 16 nominated – selected by the GRSA Grader – no reserves – Maidens ineligible – maximum of two Heats – guarding applies for Heats
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd December (1st $20,000, 2nd 5,800, 3rd 2,900)
THE INFERNO (530M) – Next Best 32 Greyhounds (By Weighted Points Score only - if same rating determined by most race wins go in then by Graders discretion) – Reserves with Maidens ineligible – maximum four Heats guarding applies for Heats
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450)
THE BONFIRE (595M) – Best 12 nominated – selected by the GRSA Grader – no reserves – Maidens ineligible – maximum of two Heats – guarding applies for Heats – 8 dog Final
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd December (1st $15,000, 2nd 4,400, 3rd 2,200)
THE FLAME (595M) – Next Best 16 Greyhounds (By Weighted Points Score - if same rating determined by most race wins go in then by Graders discretion) – Reserves - Maidens are eligible – maximum two Heats guarding applies
Heats Thursday 16th December – Final Thursday 23rd December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450)
Remaining events determined by nominations received for other events.
SATURDAY 18TH DECEMBER – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 15TH DECEMBER
THE SPARK (530M) – Best 64 nominated (0-5 wins only) – selected by the GRSA Grader with reserves – Maidens are eligible – maximum of eight Heats – guarding of Heats apply (Greyhounds are not eligible if have a race start on Thursday 16th December)
Heats Saturday 18th December (City B prizemoney) – Final Thursday 23rd December (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450)
Remaining events determined by nominations received for other events.
THURSDAY 23rd DECEMBER – NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 20TH DECEMBER
THE BLAZE (730M) – Open Event– selected by the GRSA Grader – reserves – Maidens ineligible
Thursday 23rd December – Best 8 (1st $10,000, 2nd 2,900, 3rd 1,450, Unplaced $400)
Finals – The Ashes, The Inferno, The Bonfire, The Flame and The Spark
Remaining events determined by nominations received for other events. GRSA reserves the right to vary conditions of Heats as required based on nominations.
CHANGE TO ANGLE PARK SATURDAY’S THIS MONTH
Greyhound Racing SA only has one fortnightly Saturday morning in December which was programmed on Saturday, 11th December with no racing on Saturday 25th December due to Christmas Day.
This would give us a 4 week gap until our next Saturday meeting in January. GRSA has liaised with Racing Queensland who advised that they are prepared to swap their fortnightly Townsville meeting with ours for Saturday, 18th December which will give SA a 3 week gap before and after our Saturday meetings.
Trials will remain on Sunday, 12th December due to staffing at Angle Park and trials will now be on Sunday, 19th December due to the race meeting. GRSA will update this to industry closer to the dates.
GRSA appreciates the support in regard to this change from Racing Queensland, the Townsville GRC and Sky Racing. The date changes are listed below -
Delete: Angle Park – Saturday 11th December 2021 (TAB) Morning
Add: Angle Park – Saturday 18th December 2021 (TAB) Morning
GRSA SKY WEEKLY SCHEDULE TO CHANGE FROM 1ST DECEMBER 2021
From the start of this month (December), the Sky weekly schedule of greyhound racing in South Australia has changed.
The first two Sundays of any month will routinely be scheduled at Murray Bridge with the remaining Sundays being allocated to Gawler. The primary reason for the change is about providing both of those Clubs with an accessible weekly timeslot which helps them to cultivate a strong base of local patronage.
In regard to trialling at these Clubs, when we race at Gawler on the Friday they will trial on the Thursday before. When we race at Gawler on the Sunday they will trial on the Friday before. Murray Bridge trialling dates will remain unchanged.
KURT DONSBERG CHANGE OFF ATTENDANCE DUE TO RACE SCHEDULE
With the change in the race schedule from December our Oncourse Photographer, Kurt Donsberg will restrict his attendance at the Murray Bridge Straight Track on Tuesdays to only when there are Feature Heats and Finals conducted and focus on the Friday and Sunday events at Gawler and Murray Bridge.
Those wishing to take a photo when Kurt is not in attendance after the event please liaise with the stewards on the day/night.
ICG MEETING NEXT FRIDAY
The next ICG meeting will be held next Friday, 16th December with an agenda to be sent to the panel shortly.
The Industry Consultative Group discuss topics of a more strategic nature and has the opportunity to communicate with the GRSA Board directly.
MOUNT GAMBIER NOMINATIONS – CROSS BORDER ONLY EFFECTIVE MONDAY 6TH DECEMBER
With the recent update by the SA Government over the weekend of 4th and 5th December regarding Interstate persons requiring to test on entry into SA then isolate prior to a negative result being confirmed before attending the race track, GRSA will only accept nominations from those with a Cross Border Exemption (as a cross border community member) effective immediately, Monday 6th December.
GRSA is hopeful that the restrictions for those Interstate participants is reduced in the coming weeks to ensure ALL Interstate trainers can participate at our Mount Gambier meetings.
GRSA & GAP OFFICE TO CLOSE AT 1PM ON XMAS EVE (24TH DECEMBER)
Please be advised that the GRSA Administration and GAP Office’s will close at 1pm on Friday, 24th December (Xmas Eve). Can participants ensure all your GAP and Administrative business is taken care of prior to close on this day.
SA BRED FUTURITY PAYMENTS – DUE FRIDAY 17TH DECEMBER
The next batch of futurity payments are due on Friday, 17th December and there are three series for which payments need to be made. Forms have been sent out for those eligible greyhounds.
The payments due are:
Breeders 2022 – Final Payment - Pups Born Jan 20 to June 20
This payment is for greyhounds for which the first two Sustaining Payments have been made. The Final Payment is $121 per greyhound.
Classic 2022 - Second Payment - Pups Born July 20 to Dec 20
This payment is for greyhounds for which the first Sustaining Payments have been made. The Second Sustaining Payment is $55 per pup or a Final Payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
Breeders 2023 – First Payment - Pups Born Jan 21 to June 21
The First Payment is due for Breeders 2023. All SA Bred greyhounds born in the above period are eligible to make this payment.
The First Payment is $27.50 per pup or a “one-off” Final payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
If you have not received anything and think you should have, or if you have any questions, please contact Futurity Co-ordinator, Caralyn Fielden.