Angle Park Preview - Thursday 18th April 2019
by The Shadow
What a huge night of racing we have at Headquarters, we have a massive 12 event programme with two terrific highlights. The 2019 Eastar Match Race series over the 515m which is Race 4 and the Easter Cup final over the 600m which is race 8 on the card. As always all races are Trifecta and First Four events and in recent weeks we have had some handy collects.
Race 1 - I like one in this at handy odds to kick start the night in Flyrite, she has early speed and might be able to pinch this with a bit of luck. Gemtrea Dynamo will be running on strongly and is a must for our First Four along with Larrikin Locky and Matriculate. Box up 2.3.7.8.
Race 2 - The Maiden event of the night and I will stick with Miss Breakout who looks cherry ripe to break through in this, she has moderate beginners around her so we will put her on top. Invictus Nina has handy form and can run into the placings. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 3 - This is the Distance affair of the night and with only the 5 runners it makes for an interesting affair. Pirates Curse has been in terrific form down at the Mount and has won here in quick times in the past the small field brings him right into this. Cairnlea Jet looks the likely leader and if on song will prove the hardest to beat. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 4 - The Eastar Match Race series and with $5,000 to the winner and along with great money for each Match, its well worth winning. Cawbourne Swade is the class runner and is drawn perfectly to beat his kennel mate Honcho Monelli, he ran a very good 2nd at Sandown last start over the sprint and won his previous 4 here all in quick times. Black Antico is also well drawn against Cairnlea Ebony and should get the money. Come On Enzo should win his Match along with Jack Get Back. For the overall based on times Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Race 5 - This is a wide open affair so we will go with early pace and that should come from the Lisa Rasmussen trained Nirimba Pirate out in box 8, he should be able to lead and win from the wide draw. Mepunga Zeus is making his SA Debut and is in the Laurie Cahalan kennel and is sure to be well tried, he has 9 wins and 15 placings from his 52 career starts. Box Up 4.5.6.8.
Race 6 - There is a lot of early pace in this so we must try and pick the leader. Star Anise is well drawn and won here 2 runs back in a slick 29.84, she has won 4 of 11 and can go very close again. Ed The Expert can add some value to our First Four as he loves the rails, add Sweet Ella who has been in terrific form and looks the main danger. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 7 - Shima Mart has led throughout in his past couple to score here and at Murray Bridge, he has the draw and should prove too strong. Winsome Money is in outstanding form winning his last 4 here all in quick times, he has a vacant box on his inside and a win wouldn’t surprise. Box Up 1.2.6.7.
Race 8 - This is the Final of the Easter Cup over the 600m, Waterloo Monelli was a massive run here last week to run down the early leader in Unmistakable, they both cleared out from the rest of the field and carved out a 34.99, they both look the main chances again. Nations is a class act on his night and has a personal best here of 34.66 if he produces that effort again he would win, he has a tremendous record over this trip with 4 wins and 4 placings from his 8 runs. Box Up in a terrific race 2.4.5.9.
Race 9 - The Ben Rawlings kennel might have a handy night if all goes well and they certainly have a big chance with Zipping Rocket out in Box 6, he has handy Gawler form and was runner up here last start from this draw. Long Gully Boy has short course form and is making his debut over the 515m here so we will put him in the mix. Firestone Alley is very slow early but will be running on late and he is my roughie of the night if all goes well. Box Up 1.3.5.6.
Race 10 - Private Nangar is stepping up to the 600m and on recent form he should appreciate the extra distance, he is definitely one of the main chances. Motown Kenny is my pick as he was a last start winner over the 643m at Gawler and is a big chance of leading here and if able to will be very hard to beat. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 11 - Lets hope we are well in front as this is a wide open affair with a heap of chances, I like Yoda who wasn’t disgraced at his debut here when 3rd from box 1 he should only be improved by the run and is well drawn again. Ebby Lamar should start the punters elect and has a good turn of early pace, he is in terrific form with 3 wins from his last 5 and is a must for our First Four. Box Up 2.3.5.6.
Race 12 - Lets hope we can go home on a winner and have some cash for the Easter weekend, Phosphenes ran a cheeky race here last week when 2nd behind Max Dream from box 1, she should be able to lead here and prove hard to beat. Victa Nash and Spring Glass can fill the placings. Box Up the inside Four. 1.2.3.4.
Best Bets
Race 4 NO 7 Cawbourne Swade
Race 5 NO 8 Nirimba Pirate
Race 6 NO 2 Star Anise
Best Each Way
Race 1 NO 3 Flyrite
Best Roughie
Race 9 NO 5 Firestone Alley
TAB JACKPOTS TONIGHT
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 QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $2,000.
ALBION PARK EXACTA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Exacta Jackpot of $4,269.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $2,000.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON RACES
All Races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $1,000 on each race.
HOBART QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $2,000.
HOBART EXTRA DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 3 & 4 tonight at Hobart carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Extra Double Jackpot of $1,300.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for April was released today so make sure you grab yourself a copy.
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ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$2,000 Heats Breeders 2019 Prelude (2) – 515m (For SA Bred greyhounds whelped Jan 17 to June 17 and paid up for Breeders 2019. Final 2/5/19)
$4,820 Anzac Day Feature FFA - 515m
$3,550 SA Bred Grade 5 – 515m
$2,310 Open Maiden – 515m
$5,240 FFA – 600m
$5,290 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Tuesday 23rd April with GRSA at 9.00am.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
A reminder to trainers with the hot weather upon us to make sure they are aware of the conditions relating to the Hot Weather Policy. This policy is available on the GRSA website and also at the track.
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The Man In The Tower gives his selections for tonight’s exciting night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 3,2,6,5
Race 2: 4,2,8,6
Race 3: 6,2,4,8
Race 4: 7,1,5,8
Race 5: 8,6,4,5
Race 6: 2,8,3,4
Race 7: 2,6,7,1
Race 8: 4,2,5,6
Race 9: 1,6,3,7
Race 10: 2,4,1,8
Race 11: 1,6,6,3
Race 12: 1,2,4,3
Best Bets: Race 12, No. 1 Victa Nash
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 4 Unmistakable
Roughie: Race 1, No. 3 Flyrite
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fun filled night of racing at Angle Park including the Easter Cup Final and Eastar Match Race series.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 6,2,7,3
Race 2: 6,2,4,1
Race 3: 6,2,1,8
Race 4: 7,6,8,1
Race 5: 8,6,7,1
Race 6: 8,4,2,1
Race 7: 7,2,6,1
Race 8: 5,4,2,1
Race 9: 1,6,7,5
Race 10: 2,4,1,8
Race 11: 3,4,1,5
Race 12: 2,1,4,3
Best Bets: Race 7, No. 7 Azalea Monelli
Each-Way: Race 6, No. 8 Cairnlea Blue
Roughie: Race 1, No. 6 Don Lesta
2019 EASTAR MATCH RACE SERIES TONIGHT
GRSA introduced the ‘Eastar” for SA greyhounds after the success of last year’s State Of Origin series in September. Tonight the fastest local greyhounds will do battle in one on one racing which should get the Easter crowd excited. GRSA would like to thank the support of the local owners and trainers for this series.
TAB and Sky Racing have also been very supportive of this series. TAB has markets open on Head to Head winners and the Overall winner available with all races on Sky 2.
Oncourse tonight there will be an Eastar theme with bibs for the handlers and greyhounds will have specially designed race rugs in Easter paterns with their names on then rugs.
GRSA will show live footage of the greyhounds inside the boxes broadcast looking from behind the greyhounds as they get ready to race and just after the start which will be very exciting.
The $8,500 Eastar Match Race series is race 4 on the program tonight with the first Match listed to jump at 7.31pm (SA time).
Race 4 @ 7.31pm
1. Black Antico – Adam Manton
2. Cairnlea Ebony – Petar Jovanovic
3. Bailey Rocks – Bill Wudarczyk
4. Jack Get Back – Ken Trowbridge
5. Come On Enzo – Lauren Harris
6. Victa Ashley – Mike Giniotis
7. Cawbourne Swade – Lisa Rasmussen
8. Honcho Monelli – Tony Rasmussen
9. Vermouth – SCR
10. Cairnlea Jet – SCR
Matches will be (1-4) will be -
1. Black Antico v Cairnlea Ebony(@7.31pm-$3,500, $500)
2. Bailey Rocks v Jack Get Back (@7.39pm-$3,000, $500)
3. Come On Enzo v Victa Ashley (@7.46pm-$4,000, $500)
4. Cawbourne Swade v Honcho Monelli (@7.57pm-$4,500, $500)
Overall Eastar winner (based on overall times) will be $5,000, second $2,500, third $1,000.
EASTER CUP FINAL TONIGHT
There were two great heats of the Mixed 3/4/5 Easter Cup over 600m conducted last week at Angle Park with Waterloo Monelli (34.99) and Saldana (35.20) successful.
The $7,000 Final tonight looks an exciting affair and one race not to be missed. Tonight’s feature will be race 8 due to start at 9.13pm (SA time)
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Wanchai Express Nicole Stanley
2. Nations Tony Rasmussen
3. Federal Agent SCR
4. Unmistakable Brodie Jessup
5. Waterloo Monelli Tony Rasmussen
6. Ritzy Chicki Tracey Amos
7. Saldana Judi Hurley
8. Fled Rebecca McAuley-Fry
9. Your Dee Elle (Box 3) Lauren Harris
10. Max Shake SCR
EASTER MONDAY AT GAWLER
Easter racing comes to Gawler on Monday night with the Gawler Future Stars Final and Gawler Easter Sprint featuring promising and highly credentialed greyhounds.
The $4,000 Future Stars Final will feature last weeks impressive heat winners Allinga Mal (31.12) and Stitch ‘Em Cilla (31.25) doing battle with the likes of Valide, Hot Zorro and Fly By Them. It will be race 6 on a 12 event card of racing due to start at 7.48pm (SA time)
In the $3,000 Gawler Easter Sprint (Race 8 @ 8.27pm) it looks a fabulous race with the likes of Aston Nirvana, Black Antico, Victa Caleb and Love Made Me all doing battle.
Its set to be a great night of racing with the first race at 6.09 pm and the last of 12 at 9.54pm.
TAUWITCHERE IN LAUNCHING PAD FINAL TONIGHT
SA Bred and Owned Tauwitchere has made the rich Launching Pad Final tonight at Sandown. After running second in last week’s Semi Final she has drawn box 7 in the feature event which is worth $150,000 to the winner. Good luck to connections tonight
Race 8 @ 9.10pm (SA time)
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Flynn H Manolitsis
2. Jaro Bale A Dailly
3. Lucy’s Milo A Dailly
4. Curt Lee G Rounds
5. Federal Impact P Lagogiane
6. Olson Bale S Grenfell
7. Tauwitchere S White
8. Chiquita Lass R Henness
9. Red Rock SCR
10. Lightning Blast SCR
EASTER ARRANGEMENTS – THINGS TO KNOW
With the Easter long weekend this week there are a couple of important things to remember.
• There will be No trials at Murray Bridge on Good Friday (19th April)
• There will be trials at Angle Park on Saturday morning (20th April)
• There will be No trials at Gawler on Monday 22nd April due to the race meeting that night
• The Trainers Fee for Monday night (22nd April) at Gawler will be paid into your bank account due to the public holiday.
• Scratchings for the Angle Park meeting on Tuesday, 23rd April will be taken between 3pm and 4pm on Monday (22nd April) as per normal.
• Nominations for the Angle Park meeting on Thursday, 25th April, Gawler on Friday, 26thApril and Port Augusta on Saturday, 27th April will close at 9am on Tuesday, 23rd April.
• Nominations for the Mount Gambier meeting on Sunday, 28th April, Murray Bridge meeting on Sunday, 28thApril and Angle Park on Monday, 29th April will close at 9am on Wednesday, 24th April.
TRIALS ON AT GAWLER ANZAC DAY THURSDAY, 25TH APRIL
There will be Trials at Gawler on Anzac Day as normal on Thursday, 25th April.
BLACK SHORTS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GRSA
After approval from the ICG, black shorts are now part of the GRSA Dress Code Policy and available for sale from GRSA.
These shorts have the GRSA logo embroidered on the back and are the only ones approved. They cost $45 and are available in mens and ladies sizes with orders taken if we do not have your size. Black shorts are to be worn with black socks and black shoes. These shorts can be worn at the discretion of the participant at any time.
NEW RED WET WEATHER JACKETS TO REPLACE OLD BLUE JACKETS
After consultation through the ICG panel, GRSA has purchased new Red Jackets for winter to be available as a replacement for the Blue Drizeabone Jackets which are now no longer available.
These jackets are at the tracks and are available for purchase at Angle Park for a cost of $50 for your own use at the track. GRSA will take orders.