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MEDIA RELEASE – TONIGHT’S ANGLE PARK PREVIEW
SA.THEDOGS Form Analysis
Race 1 - Good race to kick off the card. MEMPHIS KEEPING (4) has gone really well in his two wins since joining the state and gets his chance to make it three in a row. Think he musters hard and gets around the red. RUN LIKE JESS (2) sparks interest and could tag the #1 & #4 to land close enough whilst ALWAYS HO HO (7) is racing terrific but poor draw.
Race 2 - Suspect the market will be fortune telling for this guessing game. ARCHMAN (5) is in good hands and would be very well schooled for a good debut run. ONIX BALE (4) is in good touch and is improving - often a good formula for a race like this! SIR BENJAMIN (1) has the right draw and is from a good litter, plus he's in a leading kennel.
Race 3 - Set the alarms folks, you wont want to miss this! Mesmerising clash ahead even though only two dogs left. FRANKIE BOY (1) has an enormous future and the runs on the board now. Gets the red which is a huge plus, so is only one other challenger. VICTA HAYDYN (2) has been destined for the 730s for a while, but maybe he's too brilliant for it. With now only two in the race it makes for a great MATCH RACE.
Race 4 - Box draw has made this race a wonder with the #5 desperate to get to the paint. SUNSET TOXIC (4) was terrific last week and if he avoids the #5 which he can with his first split, then I think it's race over. DANYO'S CHARLIE (2) has returned really well, I just don't think he will get to the front. ASTON GYPSY (7) can swish around any trouble below
Race 5 - This is hard, with plenty of reasons to back a few. MEET JOE BLACK (3) is the safe bet with a wide runner outside. The knock is the first go over this trip but no reason he won't handle it. SELL MORE HOUSES (5) is going great and think she can surprise at odds, whilst VICTA JESS (1) is flying and has the gun draw. Chances don't end there though.
Race 6 - Strong field of five assembled here. STOUT MONELLI (6) has come back a bigger beast than before, showing sheering speed and brute strength. Deserved favourite and a big chance to make it three in a row. FANTASTIC VICTOR (2) will hustle up early and challenge Stout, needs to hold him out to win, but will give it a shake. VICTA GROSSO (8) for third.
Race 7 - Good contest with the #3 & #6 set to dominate the market. FANTASTIC KEARY (3) is proven here and is racing super. Wide runner outside is a big plus, he just needs to step. HIGH OCTANE (6) flew at the Bridge last week but he would need a good lead to hold on in this, having crawled home at his first 500m efforts. MALLEE DREAMER (8) will charge home.
Race 8 - Box draw can be the decider here and I recon BRIEF (1) uses the red perfectly to step and find the arm. Will keep grinding away if she gets there and it will make it hard for those behind. PSYCHOTIC BABE (7) will give a sight with her A1 box manners. If she doesn't lead she will keep sticking. STRANGER TIDES (6) also with a chance but needs to jump
Race 9 - Think class will see SPRING LINE (4) get the job done here. Was quite a good run last week when bumping up the back before rocketing home. Has a bit of class and think she can push over to the fence. ASTON WINES (2) was good in the same race, just need to see a bit more from him early. ROGUE PLAYER (6) goes well and I think the wide draw can assist
Race 10 - BOOMBOX HAMMER (2) looks a great chance to land another victory. This is his grade and this box draw sets up really nicely. GEORGE THE FIRST (5) is going well, the drop back in trip doesn't help but the small field and lack of speed does. Could almost land behind the #8 in the run. SHE'S A HOTSHOT (8) looks a certainty to lead... but for how long?
Race 11 - I think the Masters newbie in THREATEN (6) will be the one to beat. Comes to race the old timers for the first time and he could well lead this. If that happens then I don't think they will catch him. ALFIERI (4) is still very capable, but he needs the fence or you can forget about it. Should get there though. ZIPPING HAMISH (8) is in this aswell.
Race 12 - Hopefully go home a winner. VICTA MIKEY (5) looks the most likely for mine, if he can cross the #1 then I can't see what runs him down. LANA ROADS (1) gets her chance to hold up here and she is getting a bit stronger, so won't be easy to pass her. ASTON CARLOS (7) gets the right sort of map, just needs to stay close. Enjoy the New Year punters!
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
Participants are reminded, if they have not already done so, to provide GRSA with your mobile phone number to enable text messages to be sent updating you with the most current information in the industry.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for December was released a few 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.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,2,1,7
Race 2: 5,1,8,7
Race 3: 1,2
Race 4: 2,1,4,5
Race 5: 3,4,1,7
Race 6: 1,6,8,2
Race 7: 3,1,6,7
Race 8: 6,1,2,3
Race 9: 4,6,7,2
Race 10: 5,2,1,7
Race 11: 1,8,4,2
Race 12: 1,5,7,2
Best Bets: Race 8, No. 6 Stranger Tides
Each-Way: Race 9, No. 4 Spring Line
Roughie: Race 5, No. 3 Meet Joe Black
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next weeks Angle Park Thursdays meeting features –
$5,150 Heats SA Sprint Championships (Listed Event) – 530m (Special domiciled conditions apply. $22,000 Final 13/1/22)
$5,150 Feature Grade 6 Final – 530m (Heats 30/12/21)
$2,465 Open Maiden – 530m
$3,260 Juvenile – 530m
$4,240 Mixed – 595m
$6,320 Free For All – 730m
Nominations close tomorrow (Friday 31st December) with GRSA at 9.00am.
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***Nominations for Gawler meeting on Wednesday 5th January and Angle Park meeting on Thursday 6th January close with GRSA at 9.00am tomorrow (Friday 31st December)
THANKS MC RAY FEWINGS
For the past two decades many greyhound fans would have heard the voice of Ray Fewings as the MC on race nights at Angle Park or race calling our events. Whilst Ray has wound back his race calling recently, tonight will be his last night as the Master of Ceremonies at Angle Park. Committing to basically every Thursday night year after year takes a huge amount of effort and dedication to the industry and Ray has done this making the role his own. His wealth of knowledge and insight to the industry has made it a much better and enjoyable experience for our oncourse patrons for which we thank Ray very much. Ray will now be able to take the occasional night off however I’m sure he will still be on the “Table of Knowledge” most Thursday nights.
Lachlan Stace will commence the role as MC for Angle Park in the new year.
KATE’S A SCANDAL CHRISTMAS SPRINT TONIGHT
A high class field has been assembled for tonights feature at Angle Park, The Kate’s A Scandal Christmas Sprint. The select field of 5 runners ooze class with Group 3 Brian Johnston winner Fly For Trix doing battle with the flyting Fantastic Victor, giant killer Foresaken, Ashes winner Stout Monelli and Group 3 Gawler Cup winner Victa Grosso. It makes for a wonderful edition of the Kate’s A Scandal.
Race 6 - 2021 Kate’s A Scandal Xmas Sprint over 530m ($10,000 to the winner) @ 8.22pm -
- Fly For Trix Jane McNicholl
- Fantastic Victor Ossie Chegia
- VACANT BOX
- Foresaken Neil Mann
- VACANT BOX
- Stout Monelli Tim Aloisi
- VACANT BOX
- Victa Grosso Tony Rasmussen
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- NA
This race is named in honor of one of the best sprinters ever to come from South Australia. Kate’s A Scandal was owned by Gayle Brown and trained by Howard Gray and in 1981 she was considered the best sprinter in the country. She won 15 consecutive metropolitan races which at the time broke a 30 year record culminating in the 1981 National Sprint Championship held at Olympic Park in Victoria. Injury plagued throughout her career she retired in late 1981 with the impressive record of 18 wins and 6 placings from just 33 starts. Kate’s A Scandal was named Greyhound of the Year in that year.
KATE’S A SCANDAL CHRISTMAS SPRINT - Previous Winners
2007 SCULL MURPHY R. Isaacson 29.66
2008 SCULL MURPHY R. Isaacson 30.02
2009 SUNNY BOY LOVE S. Slater 29.77
2010 STRICTLY MAMBO Jan Jones 30.01
2011 CRAZY HEART B. Lellmann 29.99
2012 KOOMBOOYANA GIRL B. Stamenkovic 29.92
2013 KALDEN GAMBINO T. Murray 29.76
2014 BLUE VIPER Lauren Harris 29.96
2015 MRS BUBBLES M. Payne 29.82
2016 MRS BUBBLES M. Payne 29.76
2017 ZINFANDEL ZARA G. Harris 29.84
2018 FABWIK Kirin Corby 29.66
2019 AXEL FOOTLUCE K. Trowbridge 29.82
2020 JACK’S WELL C. Butcher 29.61
NOTICE TO INDUSTRY – GRSA ADMIN AND GAP
From December 30 (today), the reception function for GRSA and GAP will be undertaken remotely. We anticipate that this will not substantially impact our ability to receive calls and convey messages, but will obviously remove the physical presence of receptionists at Angle Park. We encourage people to limit their contact with GRSA or GAP to phone or email in the short term as we continue to monitor the unfolding situation. During this period, please contact GAP on 0437 527 633 and GRSA Admin on 8243 7100. Additionally, the hardcopy production and distribution of form guides for GRSA meetings will be temporarily suspended, albeit that all of our standard form guide information will remain readily available online.
SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP IN JANUARY – NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW
Owners and Trainers are reminded of the domiciliary clause on the SA Sprint Championship coming up in January.
To be eligible a greyhound must have been domiciled in SA for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days immediately prior to the time fixed for the finalising of nominations and drawing of fields. (Nationals policy adopted)
The date going back 76 days is 17th October as nominations close on Friday, 31st December 2021.
The $5,150 Heats are scheduled to be run on Thursday, 6th January, with the Final to be run on Thursday, 13th January. Total prizemoney for the listed Final will be $22,000.
• Nominations close on Friday, 31st December 2021 at 9.00am with GRSA.
JOHN GRAY FINAL IN JANUARY
The time-honoured John Gray series will be held in January with $3,585 Heats run on Thursday, 13th January and the $14,275 Final on Thursday, 20th January.
The series is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 530m journey.
• Nominations for the Heats close on Monday, 10th January 2022 at 9.00am with GRSA.
TRIALLING OVER NEW YEAR
With New Years Day falling on Saturday, 1st January there will be NO trials at Angle Park on this day, however, they will be moved to the Sunday, 2nd January.
FEATURE GOLDEN MAIDEN SERIES IN JANUARY
The Feature Golden Maiden Series will be held in January over the 531m journey. The 1,450 Heats will be run on Sunday, 16th January with the $5,000 Final on Sunday, 23rd January. All Maidens are eligible.
Nominations for the Heats close Wednesday, 12th January with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOW GRADE FEATURES IN JANUARY
In January we will run a Mixed Masters series at Angle Park over 530m with $3,915 Heats on Thursday, 20th January with the $5,150 Final on Thursday, 27th January.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 17th January at 9.00am.
SA BRED DOUG PAYNE FEATURE ON JANUARY 27TH
GRSA advise that the $14,275 Doug Payne SA Bred Feature Free For All (Non Penalty) will be run on January 27th.
• Nominations close on Monday, 24th January 2022 at 9.00am with GRSA.
GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON SATURDAY 5TH FEBRUARY AT ANGLE PARK AGAIN THIS YEAR
The date has been set for the Greyhound of the Year function at Angle Park again this year on Saturday night, 5th February 2022.
The GOTY awards night is always a great night and this is anticipated to be extremely exciting with another wide open count for the top awards. It’s a night not to be missed.
Please note that the Saturday Morning race meeting will be conducted at Gawler on this day to allow the set up at Angle Park.
INTERSTATE NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED UNDER SA HEALTH REGULATIONS
With the recent changes by the SA Government to Interstate persons entering SA, GRSA will accept nominations from all Interstate persons. Affecting mainly our two weekly meetings at Mt Gambier nominations will be accepted from Cross Border Community Members and those from the remainder of Victoria. To enter into SA it is a requirement to go through Entry Check on the SA Government website to gain approval and understand conditions for being in SA. We would expect all participants attending our meetings to abide by SA Government regulations. Effective from Monday 20th December.
Participants are reminded that from 26th December there will be a requirement to be Vaccinated to attend SA race meetings.
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 OF 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.