Angle Park Preview - Friday 17th January 2014
Tonight’s meeting looks a terrific one on paper. With the Friday night on Sky 2, due to a shocking week of hot weather, might be a bonus for a punter or two who wouldn’t normally have a wager at Angle Park. Adding to the exciting night of racing we have 7 heats of the John Gray Memorial. Don’t forget the Sprint Final which is Race 8 on the card, and it is a pearler!!
Race 1 and Victa Sam can give this a big shake. He isn’t the quickest box dog in the race but he is strong. Off My Trout and the well drawn Rocket To Excel all look good chances. Box up 1.3.5.6.
Race 2 and I have gone with the in-form sprinter in Set The Scene. With 4 wins on the trot he should lead and win again. There are a heap of chances to fill the placing’s. Box up 1.3.4.6.
The third and Petar Jovanovic has a handy one in Animate. She has the perfect draw down in box 1. Don’t leave out Tercel who is a big chance if he steps. Maysoon Kahn has good early pace. Box up 1.2.4. 7.
Race 4 and High Status has returned to form with a 30.03 win here last start from box 1. He does like a wide draw and will give this a big shake. The other dangers look to be Book Of Shadows who will be running on along with Victa Victoria. Box up 2.4.6.8.
Kalden Gambino has the pace to lead and win from box 1 in the fifth event. He can carve out quick times when on the bunny and will be very hard to beat. Kaylarikki will be running on strongly and will be right in the finish. Add in Zulu Spear who found trouble last start. Box up 1.2.4.6.
The sixth race and jump on Flying Tee. He won here last start in 30.15 and needed the run. Shaka Kahn is well drawn down in box 1 and will be right in the mix. Box up 1.3.4.6
Race 7 and there are several chances but the form of Suntory Gold should be enough to get her across the line. Bringing up a double for the Laurie Cahalan kennel. Nicholas Jack is on the improve. Box up 3.4.5.8.
The Sprint Final and Ernie Bung Arrow will start the short priced favourite and should improve with another week back at home with his mate Kenny Gill. The big dangers are Fire Tyson who won here last week in a BON 29.64. Don’t leave out Bogie Magic who will be carving across from out wide. Box up 1.3.5.8.
Race 9 and Proven Juddy looks a good thing as he can lead and win from box 3. Wild Soul and Token Spinner, will be running on late. Box up the inside four - 1.2.3.4.
Race 10 and Pandora Kist is back in grade and has the perfect draw of 1 but she has to step up and return to her best form. I like Doona Bale who is a last start winner over the 600m and she will be charging home. Box up 1.6.7.8.
The last on a Friday Night of racing and get on Hairy Bear. He is a worry early but with a clear run will take a power of beating. Cash Train has the pace along with Jack and Lolli. Box up 2.6.7.8.
Best Bet Race 9 Number 3 Proven Juddy
Best Each Way Race 4 Number 4 Book Of Shadows
Best Roughie Race 3 Number 7 Ceduna Cruiser
Just a Quickie I have Tipped 6 Box 6 Runners tonight to Win ? and 3 Box 3 Runners ?
Good Punting
JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the SA Sprint Championship Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000.
ANGLE PARK TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Treble Jackpot of $5,909.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonights 11 event card of racing at Angle Park including the SA Sprint Championship Final and seven heats of the John Gray Memorial-
First 4 selections –
race one 3/1/6/7
race two 6/4/5/3
race three 1/4/9/10
race four 3/8/7/6
race five 1/6/2/5
race six 3/6/4/2
race seven 3/5/4/8
race eight 3/1/5/6
race nine 3/2/4/5
race ten 7/6/5/1
race eleven 6/7/8/2
Best Bet Race 1 No 3 Off My Trout
Best Each Way Race 2 No 4 Kennington Oval
Best Roughie Race 10 No 5 Clonmel Times
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
2014 SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL
The fastest qualifier for tonights final was the Tony Lagana trained speedster Fire Tyson who blistered around the Angle Park circuit in a flying 29.64 for the 515m journey. He has been in terrific form recently and showed his class with sectionals of 4.39 and 16.79 in leading throughout from box 6 and defeating Encosta Kahn who stuck on well by 3 ½ lengths. He has drawn box 5 tonight which should not worry him as he has shown a liking to the middle boxes recently.
The Bill Wudarczyk trained Cosmic Way who showed his true ability will a brilliant win in a slick 29.75. After beginning well from box 7 he surprisingly landed second leaving the front straight on the first occasion just behind Noble Kahn and from there with his strength and power he was always going to be hard to beat. He exploded past Noble Kahn turning for home to go on and record a solid win by 3 ¾ lengths with the Kathy Johnstone trained Noble Kahn hanging on for second and giving her two tonight.
Last years Gawler Gold Cup winner Bogie Magic for Ben Rawlings show his class with an all the way victory from box 7 in a handy 29.90. He enjoys the wide draws and has been helped out tonight with box 8 and looks one of the main players for the Sprint Championship. Bogie Magic defeated Wonder Whirl by 4 ½ lengths who ran home well after finding trouble during the run and continues the excellent run that young trainer Ben Rawlings is experiencing with his team of greyhounds.
The anticipation was electric for the final heat last week with SA’s champion sprinter returning to the track after 1 month in Victoria. Ernie Bug Arrow captured the hearts and minds of all greyhound supporters last year with his brilliant win in the Group 1 Adelaide Cup and last week after having a month of racing there was some thought that the Ken Gill trained star could have a chink in his armour. Those fears were put to one side when the champ ran to the front at the winning post on the first occasion with another brilliant beginning. The up and coming Sidney’s Shadow was in hot pursuit down the back however “Ernie” kicked away and did enough to hold on and win in a sizzling 29.78 with Sidney’s Shadow running brilliantly for second only 1 ¾ lengths away at his first crack in open company. Ernie has drawn box 3 tonight and again looks the leader and with further improvement also looks the one to beat in what is shaping as an outstanding race.
The $22,000 Listed feature is race 8 on tonights program and is listed to jump at 8.59pm (SA time).
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Encosta Kahn Kathy Johnstone
2. Woner Whirl Mike Giniotis
3. Ernie Bung Arrow Ken Gill
4. Noble Kahn Kathy Johnstone
5. Fire Tyson Ossie Chegia
6. Cosmic Way Bill Wudarczyk
7. Sidney’s Shadow Cameron Butcher
8. Bogie Magic Ben Rawlings
9. Victa Sam (1st Res) SCR
10.Victa Scott (2nd Res) SCR
JOHN GRAY FINAL NEXT WEEK
It will be a huge night of racing next week (Thursday January 23) at Angle Park with the running of the $6,875 Final of the John Gray. This event is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m and has always been well supported by the Industry with 7 heats programmed tonight. Who will join last year’s winner Grainne O’Malley, on the honour roll for this year?
A special mention to the AGRC who again are supporting the John Gray Final in 2014 and have been great supporters of this race for many years. Special thanks to local racing identity Ron Johnson who kindly donates a trophy each year for the winning connections.
STRATHALBYN TRIALS CANCELLED
With Angle Park being transferred to tonight the Strathalbyn Trials normally conducted on a Friday have been cancelled. Qualifying trials will now be conducted next Friday night (24th January).
GRADE 4/5 600M FEATURE HEATS THIS MONTH
The next Low Grade Feature series will be for Grade 4/5 greyhounds to be run over the 600m journey. The $3,860 heats will be run on Thursday 30th January with the $4,265 Final on Thursday 6th February.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday 24th January
ST LEGER HEATS NEXT MONTH
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2011 are run on Wednesday 5th February with the semi finals on Thursday 13th February and the final on Thursday 20th February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is –
Heats - $1,000
Semi Finals - $2,960
Final - $6,875
Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Friday 31st January.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January was out 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.
FEATURE RACE PANEL
The Feature Race Panel will meet on Friday 31st January to discuss current and new events on the calendar as well as other relevant topics. An agenda will be sent out to the panel members next week.
GOTY PANEL TO MEET ON Friday 31st JANUARY
The Greyhound of the Year panel will meet on Friday 31st January to discuss the nominations for the main awards at the GOTY function. They will consider the nominations for Greyhound of the Year, Sprinting GOTY, Distance GOTY and SA Bred GOTY. The finalists for the 2013 GOTY will be announced shortly after.
GRSA WEBSITE – VIDEO’S
The facility for video replays is available for all SATAB tracks on the GRSA website, go to the Race Results page and click on the race and the video will be available in the right corner of the page. The race results go backwards for about 5 days on the website so if you are looking for a video that happened two weeks ago then you will be able to You Tube the race at www.youtube.com/saracereplays.
TREATMENT BOOKS
With the new rules regarding Treatment Books being introduced from the 1st January it is recommended that all trainers keep a documented history of all treatments for each of their greyhounds as per the new rules. GRSA has been in the process of assisting trainers with specific treatment books however they are still being finalised and should be available early in the new year.
2014 ADELAIDE GREYHOUND AUCTION
The Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club (AGRC) in conjunction with GRSA, will once again conduct the Adelaide Greyhound Auction in 2014.
DATE: Sunday 12th October, 2014
For all greyhounds whelped between: 1st November 2013 - 31st May 2014
| Auction Date | Sunday 12th October, 2014 |
| Whelping Dates | 1st November 2013 to 31st May 2014 |
| Entry Fee | $50 per pup (non-refundable) |
| Commission | 15% |
| Minimum Price | $800 – No Reserve |
| Fees to Enter Race Series | Nil |
| Race Series Dates | May 2016 (Greyhounds 23-30 months old) |
| Race Series Stakes | 1st- $10,000, 2nd-$3,000, 3rd- $1,500, Unpl- $250 |
| Breeder/Nominator Bonuses | 1st- $2,000, 2nd-$1,500, 3rd- $1,000 |
| 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 (GRP & ICG approved) -Breeders that nominate 3 or more pups for the Auction will be entitled to a third Breeders Rebate application (ICG approved) |
SEPARATION OF GAWLER TO START AT END OF JANUARY
The separation of Gawler will now be introduced towards the end of January. GRSA and WA had been working at getting the Gawler meetings separated into Provincial 1 and Provincial 2 however the data flow to NSW for formguides and race books and information to the National Data Repository has not been completed. With the Christmas break in these States work will not recommence until the middle of this month.
With the introduction of separate grading at Gawler the Grade 6 rules were considered for change via the Grading Review Panel which was published in last months kennel capers. With most of separate grading details finalized it was discovered that the Grade 6 greyhounds were going to be much worse of than before with no more “beat the grader” and a high number of greyhounds needing to be withdrawn from engagements due to being ineligible if they won. The Grading Review Panel by email reconsidered this information and believes the fairest change to Grade 6 with the separation of Gawler was to allow the two more wins at Gawler for SA Bred greyhounds at the other Gawler track and 1 more win for Non SA Bred making a maximum of 4. There will be more specific details published in this months kennel capers and I want to thank the Grading Review Panel for their correspondence.
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$6,875 John Gray Feature Grade 5 Final – 515m (Heats 17/1/14)
$2,960 Veteran’s Stake FFA – 515m
$2,270 Juvenile – 515m
$2,960 SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m
$4,640 Grade 4/5 – 731m
Nominations close Monday 20th January at 9.00am with GRSA