Angle Park Preview - Thursday 15th March
by The Shadow
There are highlights a plenty at headquarters tonight, we have the St Patrick’s Day Sprint which is race 6 on the programme and the Final of the 2018 Breeders Prelude (1) which is race 8. The kennel to follow for mine is the Cameron Butcher team, they look to have three main chances throughout the night. Don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - Mr. Arjay looks a likely improver from the inside draw and add the pacey Tullabung Betty for value. Box Up 3.4.5.6.
Race 2 - this is the open maiden Final and it’s very hard to go past the Michael Stewart trained Sir Puppo who was very impressive on his debut here last week winning in a slick 29.77, on that effort he is our top pick, ex WA performer Fantastic Chief was a game 2nd and is well drawn and can’t be dismissed. Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Race 3 - this is a wide-open affair with at least five main chances, I’m sticking with the inside two in Total Magic and Aston Amo, both have been around the mark in recent starts and should use their draw to advantage, Spring Irish can be tardy early but will be the one rattling home over the top of them all. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 4 - Another wide open affair in this one a number of chances! Fabwik for trainer Kirin Corby has been in strong form and has the inside draw as an advantage so would expect her to be right in this. Flying Ellen is also going well for trainer Troy Murray while the Ben Rawlings trained Agent Thirteen has been in great form at Gawler and gets her first start at Angle Park. Dunkirk could run a very handy race from box 3 also. Box Up 1.3.4.5.
Race 5 - Purpose Driven has been racing well against top company over the 731m in recent starts and tonight she drops back to the sprint where she has won in the past in very quick times, it’s very hard to tip against her despite her poor draw, Rip It Ralph will add huge value to our First Four from his rails draw along with Larrikin Locky. Box Up 1.3.4.7.
Race 6 - this is the St Patrick’s Day Sprint and On Fire has taken to the longer journey like a duck to water and he is another who is dropping sharply in distance back to the sprint in this, he has a tremendous record over the 515m and is boxed to win, Honcho Monelli was checked from pillar to post early here last week and still won by 11 Lengths in a BON 29.60 he will be right in the finish. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Race 7 - there looks to be several chances in this and several of them have a good turn of early pace, we will go with the Scott Feltus trained Marco Lee out in box 8, he likes being drawn off the track and is a chance of pinching this, Born Billy should start the punters elect but he can be hit and miss on box rise, he will be doing his best work over the last 100m. Box Up 3.5.6.8.
Race 8 - this is the Final of the 2018 Breeders Prelude (1) and the Cameron Butcher kennel has 3 runners in this, they all look a chance, so we will go with Abuzz down in box 2 he pinged the lids here last week and won in a smart 29.83 we will put his litter mate in for 2nd Up Time Girl who carved up her opposition winning by over 12 lengths in 29.96 add Tal Lee who held time honours here last start with a slick 29.81 run for the Trifecta. Box Up 2.5.6.7.
Race 9 - the 600m of the night and the small field should suite Zudactyl Monelli out in box 6 he is only moderate early so the extra trip should only benefit, Tyla Grace and Aston Harvey are well credentialed and can fill the placings. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 10 - this is a wide-open affair to go home on and the main chances appear to be the Troy Murray trained Ethics down in box 3 and the Lauren Harris trained Mazette out in box 8, both are more than capable with a clear run, so they are a must for our First Four add Miss Jasmine and Crackerjack Glen who has terrific short course form. Box Up 3.6.7.8.
Best Bets
Race 5, No. 4 - Purpose Driven
Race 8, No. 2 - Abuzz
Best Each Way
Race 3, No. 2 - Aston Amo
Best Roughie
Race 7, No. 3 - Sally’s Girl
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 1 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $2,000.
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.
IPSWICH ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Ipswich will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $7,264.
IPSWICH FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Ipswich will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for March was released last Thursday 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.
The Man from the Tower gives us all the tips for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,5,3,6
Race 2: 2,1,6,5
Race 3: 1,2,6,4
Race 4: 1,2,8,3
Race 5: 4,3,8,7
Race 6: 1,8,6,2
Race 7: 4,6,1,8
Race 8: 2,7,5,1
Race 9: 2,6,8,4
Race 10: 3,1,8,6
Best Bet
Race 3, No. 1 - Total Magic
Each-Way
Race 7, No. 4 - Rosie Allen
Roughie
Race 10, No. 1 - Chaddy Whacker
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next week’s Angle Park meeting features –
$4,990 Heats Easter Cup – 600m (Mixed 3/4/5 greyhounds. $7,000 Final 29/3/18)
$2,200 Open Maiden – 515m
$3,390 SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m
$4,990 Mixed – 731m
Nominations close Monday 19th March at 9.00am with GRSA
MOUNT GAMBIER CUP CARNIVAL CONCLUDES THIS SUNDAY
The Mount Gambier Cup carnival kicked off last weekend over the Friday and Sunday. On the Friday, March 9 we saw two Heats of the Formula 400 Open over 400m, two Heats of The Produce Store Maiden over 512m and two Heats of The Tankman 600 Grade 5 over 600m.
On Sunday, March 11, 5 Heats of the Mount Gambier Cup were run with all of these Finals being run this Sunday, March 18.
The Cup has been elevated to “Listed” status and will carry $22,000 in total prizemoney with $15,000 to the winner.
The winners of the Heats were:
Lektra Stomp (29.45)
Paraphernalia (29.71)
Blazing Moment (29.84)
Megellas Fairy (30.12)
Print The Money (29.68)
The Final for the 2018 Mount Gambier Cup is Race 8 at 2.17pm on the programme. With the final field listed below:
1 Xtreme Caution (Brian Weis)
2 Print The Money (Michelle Mallia-Magri)
3 Paraphernalia (Jeffrey Guy)
4 Verev (Nicole Stanley)
5 Lektra Stomp (Phillip Lenehan)
6 Blazing Moment (Tracie Price)
7 Megellas Fairy (Lyn Smith)
8 Galactic Panther (Stephen I Bartholomew)
9 Swift Limes (Tracie Price) 1st Reserve
10 Xtreme Notice (Brian Weis) 2nd Reserve
EASTER CUP HEATS – NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY
The Easter Cup Heats will be held at Angle Park on Thursday, 22nd March for Mixed 3/4/5 graded greyhounds run over 600m worth $4,990.
The final will be held on Thursday, 29th March worth $7,000.
Nominations close Monday, 19th March at 9.00am with GRSA.
GAWLER FUTURE STARS HEATS
The Gawler Future Stars Heats will be held at Gawler on Sunday, 25th March.
This series is for SA Bred greyhounds whelped in 2016 and run over 531m. The final will be held on Sunday, 1st April worth $4,000.
Nominations close Tuesday, 20th March at 9.00am with GRSA.
MAIDENS ADDED TO ANGLE PARK THURSDAY NIGHTS
In response to the recent greyhound nominations on Thursday nights, GRSA has decided to add Maiden events to Thursday nights.
The March All Tracks calendar has been updated with the details below. GRSA will continue to monitor greyhound nominations and make changes as required.
Additional Maidens -
22/3/18 - $2,200 Open Maiden - 515m
29/3/18 - $2,200 Heats Open Maiden - 515m ($3,190 Final 5/4)
CLAIMING RACE CONDITIONS RELEASED
Specific claiming race conditions have been released for these events, but basically, greyhounds are graded into an event with a claiming price.
Prior to the event, new owners can buy the greyhound before it starts with any prizemoney won being retained by the old owners and then the new owners take the greyhound after the race.
These races provide an opportunity to sell and buy greyhounds that are currently competing. The next race is scheduled for Angle Park on Monday, 26th March over 515m.
ANGLE PARK TUESDAY TRIALS NOW STARTING AT 6PM
From the most recent Industry Consultative Group meeting it was determined to start the Angle Park Tuesday night trials from 6pm for a three month trial period, this started on Tuesday, 6th March.
It was believed this would assist with the lateness of bookings and would also provide more flexibility for participants.
Trainers can book as normal online and by phone. GRSA however will support Satisfactory trials, Qualifying trials, Unproven & Proven trials and marking off of greyhounds with a block of 25 minutes around the same time as normal. (Trainers cannot nominate into this timeslot)
Therefore, there will be two blocks of trials from 6pm to 6.50pm allowing for 20 greyhounds to trial, after this staff will then conduct the Satisfactory trials, Qualifying trials and mark off greyhounds from 6.50pm to 7.15pm. This also provides an opportunity for GRSA to move the Unproven and Proven greyhound trials earlier in the night, which always used to be the case, where trainers can book into these either online or by phone. Then normal bookings will again commence from 7.15pm.
CONFIRMING WEIGHT TRIAL RULE (R39 (2))
Ensuring participants are aware that Rule 39 (2) which deals with a greyhound that has not competed for more than 28 days.
To make it clear, for example, if a greyhound last competed on the 1st March it can next compete on 30th March so long as there is a less that 2kg variance.
BREEDER SUPPORT CHANGES
A number of Breeder Support Changes have come into effect from January 1.
The first phase of that framework has commenced with the introduction of the following support strategies:
• 100% increase to the breeder component of the SA Bred Scheme from July 1, 2019 (which will impact more recent litters and all future breeding activity)
• The introduction of a subsidy of $30 per week for any retired greyhound on the waiting list to go into GAP that is being kept on a Trainer’s or Owner’s approved premises from January 1, 2018 commencing from the start of the 7th week on the list post-retirement. Existing arrangements around subsidised boarding will remain unchanged. New placement forms will be available.
• An increase to the average Breeders’ Support Payment by 40% through the introduction of a fixed payment of $100 per pup for litters whelped after January 1, 2018. New claim forms will be sent out with new services lodged from 1st January 2018.
• The elimination of fees for natural notice of service, FSI notice of service rebated by GRSA, litter registration and naming from January 1, 2018.
• An increase to the subsidy for DNA testing of breeding females to cover the full cost of (approximately) $180 from January 1, 2018. Applications to Greyhounds Australasia for DNA testing from 1st January 2018.
• A cap on the cost of sire registration of $500 with the remainder being reimbursed by way of subsidy from January 1, 2018. Applications to Greyhounds Australasia for stud dog registration from 1st January 2018
• Expansion of the super bonus scheme in line with consultation with the ICG from January 1, 2018. Specific details to be released shortly.
SA BRED MAIDEN PAYMENT - $1,000 IF WHELPED IN 2016
The SA bred maiden payment rewards participants that get a greyhound to the track to win a race.
GRSA has committed to dramatically increase this payment from $175 to $1,000 ($500 breeder/$500 owner) on 1st July, 2017. This will result in all greyhounds that are whelped in 2016 being eligible for this support.
SYNDICATION INTEREST FROM TRAINERS
Greyhound Racing SA is interested in gaining feedback from trainers who would be interested in having their details made available to any prospective syndicate groups.
GRSA receives a number of queries from owners about getting involved with their friends, however, it is quite hard for them to find a trainer. Those trainers who are comfortable with this please respond to Shaun Mathieson via email [email protected] or phone (08) 8243 7100. These details would only be made available to syndicate groups.
TRIAL DATES FOR STRATHALBYN
All bookings for normal trials will be taken by the Club for Wednesday nights.
You can book trials via text MSG / or call Yvonne King at the Club on 0407 334 349 between 9am and 11am on the day of the trials. All qualifying trials will need to be booked through GRSA as per normal by 12.30pm on the day of the Qualy trials. GRSA thanks the support of Yvonne and the Strathalbyn GRC in regard to these changes.
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Wednesday 21st March
Wednesday 28thMarch
Wednesday 4th April (qualifying trials)
Wednesday 11th April
Wednesday 18th April
ANGLE PARK QUALIFYING TRIALS
Angle Park Qualifying Trials are weekly on Tuesday night, for the corresponding Monday APM meeting and the Wednesday APD meeting.
Trainers must be specific on their nominations about which day they are trialling for and what distance. (ie Wed 388m, Mon 515, Mon 600m etc)
Tuesday Angle Park Qualifying dates are:
March 20th (for APM Monday meeting on 26th March – no APD Wednesday meeting on 28th March due to Time Grading meeting)
March 27th (for APM Monday meeting on 2nd April – for APD Wednesday meeting on 4th April)
April 3rd (for APM Monday meeting on 9th April – for APD Wednesday meeting on 11th April)
April 10th (for APM Monday meeting on 16th April – for APD Wednesday meeting on 18th April)
April 17th (for APM Monday meeting on 23rd April – no APD Wednesday meeting on 25th April due to Time Grading meeting)
April 23rd (for APM Monday meeting on 30th April – for APD Wednesday meeting on 2nd May)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.