Angle Park Preview March 31
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Well it certainly appears to be a fantastic night of racing as we see another month fly by us. There is a mixture over all three distances tonight and based on recent weeks we should see some smart times carved out. The highlights should come from race 7 and 8 over the sprint and race 9 over the 600m. All three events have class and should make for good betting races.
Race 1 and we will kick off with a winner in Hukanui, has had been racing well in Victoria in recent weeks and drops back in grade tonight and should win. Play Your Ace is racing well and is a chance for a place. Box Up 4.5.6.7.
Race 2 and Sheeza Nitro will appreciate the inside draw tonight and will prove very hard to beat from box 2. She has early pace and should hold them out in the run to the first turn. Allen Kentucky rarely runs a bad race so he is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 2.5.6.8.
Race 3 and there are two main chances in this. Harbormaster for Kirin Corby, this youngster has only had four starts and is very quick with a clear run and Menzel Boys is in form and the wide draw is a bonus. Box Up 1.4.6.8.
The 4th and this is the distance affair of the night and it is very hard to go past Luna Jinx who carved out a slick 42.90 here last week from this draw, she appears a stand out. Zipping Geoff is a new comer from over the border and loves to run a place. Add in Springvale Bryne for the trifecta, 7 from 1.4.8.
The 5th and this is a tricky event with several chances so it’s time to have a crack at the First 4, Lady Xanthe is a likely improver at Each Way odds, so is the pacey Crisis Bale. We can never leave out Dodger I Am who will be rattling home over the top of them. Box Up 2.3.4.7.
Race 6 and Regal Looper has the perfect draw down in box 1 and should start the punters elect, he can be hit and miss on box rise but should be able to hold his position to the 1st turn. Cash In Looper is another who will be in the finish, so will Zipping Spice who looks the early leader. Box Up 1.4.6.7.
Race 7 and the Butcher kennel has a big chance with She’s A Looper down in Box 2. She is facing a couple of smart ones here and should prove very hard to beat. Fusaichi Kahn can run a very cheeky race from box 1 on recent efforts so will Kalispell who has notched up several wins since crossing the Tasman. Box Up 1.2.6.7. in a very good event.
How good is Race 8 on paper, Sunday Shoes has resumed from injury and is going for four in a row all in quick times from Box 1. She will take a power of beating if she leads. Coorong Kid is a favourite of mine as he keeps on surprising from all draws and has a huge motor. Kennel mate Worm Burner will be rattling home also. Box Up 1.3.5.6.
Race 9 and this is a handy 600m event but it is very hard to go past Von Dousa for the Ray Murray kennel. He made good late ground when 2nd behind Gun McBain in quick time last Thursday and for mine leads and wins here. Dyna Inca is drawn to run a cheeky race from box 2. Box Up 2.3.4.8.
Race 10 and there are a heap of chances in this as Nit Noi has early speed. Hesa Jayclo will be running on and the Kath Johnstone trained Excusez Moi is more than capable with early luck. Box Up 1.2.3.7
The final event, Race 11 and the Rob Harnas kennel has a handy one in Relton. He won from box 6 here last week in a slick 29.62 by over 6L, based on that effort he is our top pick. Kilter Bale has pace and is a must for the trifecta along with He’s A Dude. Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Best Bets
Race 1 No 4 Hukanui
Race 6 No 1 Regal Looper
Best Each Way
Race 5 No 2 Lady Xanthe
Race 7 No 1 Fusaichi Kahn
Best Roughie
Race 3 No 4 My Boy Ollie
Good Luck
UBET JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Doug Payne Feature will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT ON RACES 1 - 10
Race’s 1 to 10 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a First 4 Jackpot of $2,000 each on all races.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 4 event will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
HOBART QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Grade 4 event will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $2,504.
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.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s terrific 11 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Doug Payne SA Bred Feature -
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 7,4,2,6
Race 2: 2,7,5,6
Race 3: 8,6,1,4
Race 4: 7,4,8,2
Race 5: 2,3,1,6
Race 6: 1,3,5,7
Race 7: 7,4,2,1
Race 8: 1,3,5,6
Race 9: 8,3,2,7
Race 10: 1,6,8,7
Race 11: 7,5,8,4
Best Bet: Race 3, No. 8 Menzel Boys
Each-Way: Race 2, No. 7 Lethal Fury
Roughie: Race 7, No. 8 Texas Titan
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,990 Heats SA Distance Championship – 731m ($14,500 Final 14/4/16)
$4,590 Heats SA Anniversary Cup – 515m ($13,750 Final 14/4/16)
$4,590 Grade 6 Feature Final – 515m (Heats 31/3/16)
Graded – 600m
Nominations close Monday 4th April at 9.00am with GRSA
LOCAL NEWS
DOUG PAYNE SA BRED FEATURE TONIGHT
The time honoured Doug Payne SA Bred Feature will finally be run tonight at Angle Park. This is the 2015 edition that was to be run late last year however due to insufficient nominations it was moved to January. Again there wasn’t enough to run this race in January so it was shifted to tonight. With terrific support from our trainers the race has now drawn together one of the highest quality fields seen contest the SA Bred Feature. Cameron Butcher, Nathan Wilson and Todd Kelly have entered with two of their kennel stars each, Scottish Thistle for Michael Stewart and 2014 winner Punishment for Carole Scott make up a tip top line up.
The race is worth $8,565 to be run as race 8 at 9.12pm (SA time) and will be a Non Penalty Event.
Good Luck to all contestants tonight in one of the feature races for SA Bred greyhounds.
SA DISTANCE AND SA ANNIVERSARY CUP HEATS IN APRIL
Feature racing continues at Angle Park next month with the running of the Heats of the SA Distance Championship over 731m and the SA Anniversary Cup over 515m on Thursday 7th April. Both finals will be run the following week on Thursday 14th April which are open events worth $14,500 for the Distance with unplaced and $13,750 for the Sprint with the winner collecting $10,000.
The honour role for both events are a who’s who of Greyhound racing with last years winners Grifter Bale winning the Distance Championship and Kalden Gambino taking out the Anniversary Cup.
* Nominations close on Monday 4th April with GRSA at 9.00am.
2016 GAWLER PRODUCE – FINAL PAYMENT DUE TOMORROW (1ST APRIL )
After the second payment was made in January there are still 72 greyhounds still eligible for the 2016 Gawler Produce series which is shaping as another exciting series.
The final is guaranteed at $22,000 which has a $13,000 bonus if a greyhound can win both the Produce Final in July and the Gawler Cup Final in November later this year.
PORT AUGUSTA TO BE SUPPORTED BY THE AGRC ON SATURDAY 9TH APRIL
The next meeting at Port Augusta will have the support of the AGRC for their race meeting with $750 added to the prizemoney across their meeting. Feature races on the card are –
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AGRC Open Sprint – 503m
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Kevin & Gerry Webb Open – 447m
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Radio TAB Middle Distance Mixed Feature – 591m
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Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP Maiden – 447m
The first race will be at 1.00pm and a big crowd is expected oncourse.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Tuesday 5th April.
GREYHOUND AUCTION RACE SERIES FROM 2014
The Main race series for greyhounds that were purchased through the 2014 Auction will be $1,025 Heats run on Wednesday 8th June with $4,415 Semi Finals on Thursday 16th June. The $19,000 Final will be run on Thursday 23rd June 2016.
Prizemoney for the Main Series Final is $11,500, $4,000, $2,000, unplaced $300.
Breeder bonus payment at $2,000, $1,500, $1,000.
In a lead up to the main series there will be a heat and final run at Angle Park over the 388m in May. The $1,025 heats will be run on Wednesday the 4th May with the $3,000 final the week later on Wednesday the 11th May.
Breeder bonus payment for this final is $400, $200, $100.
There will be another series to be run in July or August over 515m on a Wednesday for $1,025 heats and then the final on Thursday worth $5,000. These dates are yet to be finalized.
Breeder bonus payment for this final is $400, $200, $100.
PRIZEMONEY CHANGES FROM 1ST APRIL 2016
The following got approval at the February Board meeting to be implemented on 1st April 2016:
- 4% increase to Metro Stakes
- 10% increase to all 455m+ races at Category 2 & 3 meetings (distance due to expected Murray Bridge distance of 455m)
- Trainers rebate changed from $50 and $5 per dog to a flat $60
- Introduction of a $15 unplaced payment
- Greyhounds whelped after 1/7/16 will receive $1000 maiden win bonus (50% Owner / 50% Breeder)
- Changes to the Breeder Support Program – no application, unlimited litters, vet/transport combined
NEXT INDUSTRY CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETING – FRIDAY 8TH APRIL
The next ICG meeting will be held at GRSA on Friday 8th April with the Agenda sent out last week.
CHANGES TO PATHWAY RACING TIME STANDARDS
The GRSA Racing Department wishes to advise of the following changes to Pathway Racing time standards, which will take effect from Friday 1st April, 2016:
The methodology for establishing the Pathway Racing time standards is based on the average winning time in Grade 5 & 6 events at each track/distance. Following a request for an immediate review of these times (particularly at Mt Gambier), it was established that the information displayed on the GRSA website relating to average winning times was incorrect.
As such, over the past week the Racing Department has collated the correct information and has amended the Pathway Racing time standards accordingly. A further review of the Pathway Racing concept will occur at the end of the 6-month trial in early July.
Participants wishing to provide feedback on Pathway Racing are urged to forward comments to GRSA via email, post or through the GRSA closed Facebook page.
PATHWAY RACING FLATTENED STAKES
With Pathway Racing in full swing the first three months of the trial will end this month. From the 1st April the next three months will commence with FLATTENED STAKEMONEY. The tables listed below highlight the difference in prizemoney levels.
It is extremely important that trainers MUST nominate for the Pathway Races with such a difference in prizemoney. If you do not nominate for these events you cannot be considered.
Please contact the grader at GRSA if you require further information.
Current Prizemoney
| Low Grade “Pathway”Racing Current | ||||||||
| Maiden Stakes $785.00 | Grade 6 Stakes $820.00 | Grade 5 Stakes $860.00 | ||||||
| PLACING |
| STAKES | PLACING |
| STAKES | PLACING |
| STAKES |
| 1st |
| $545.00 | 1st |
| $580.00 | 1st |
| $605.00 |
| 2nd |
| $160.00 | 2nd |
| $160.00 | 2nd |
| $170.00 |
| 3rd |
| $80.00 | 3rd |
| $80.00 | 3rd |
| $85.00 |
Flattened Prizemoney
| Low Grade 'Pathway' Racing Meeting | |||||
| Maiden Stakes | $785.00 | Grade 6 Stakes | $820.00 | Grade 5 Stakes | $860.00 |
| PLACING | STAKES | PLACING | STAKES | PLACING | STAKES |
| 1st | $200.00 | 1st | $210.00 | 1st | $215.00 |
| 2nd | $155.00 | 2nd | $165.00 | 2nd | $170.00 |
| 3rd | $115.00 | 3rd | $125.00 | 3rd | $130.00 |
| 4th | $95.00 | 4th | $100.00 | 4th | $105.00 |
| 5th | $55.00 | 5th | $55.00 | 5th | $60.00 |
| 6th | $55.00 | 6th | $55.00 | 6th | $60.00 |
| 7th | $55.00 | 7th | $55.00 | 7th | $60.00 |
| 8th | $55.00 | 8th | $55.00 | 8th | $60.00 |
2016 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION
The Greyhound Auction will again be held in October 2016 after the success of the last two years.
The conditions will be the same as last year with the series of races worth over $50,000. Conditions below -
| Auction Date | October 2016 |
| Whelping Dates | 1st November 2015 to 31st May 2016 |
| Entry Fee | $50 per pup (non-refundable) |
| Commission | 11% |
| Minimum Price | $800 (No Reserve) |
| Fees to Enter Race Series | Nil |
| Race Series Dates | June 2018 (Greyhounds 24-31 months old) |
| Race Series Stakes | 1st- $16,000, 2nd-$5,000, 3rd- $2,500, Unpl- $500 |
| Breeder/Nominator Bonuses | 1st- $3,500, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500 |
| 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 · Breeders that nominate 3 or more pups for the Auction will be entitled to a third Breeders Support Program application · The main race series Heats and Final are scheduled for June 2018. One month before (May) there will be a Wednesday 388m series with Heats and Final for pups sold at the auction. There will also be a Wednesday heats 515m and Final Thursday night 515m held in July the month after the main race series |