Angle Park Preview - Thursday 18th January 2018
by The Shadow
Tonight is massive! We have 6 heats of the John Gray, the SA Sprint Final and a quality distance affair. Add to that a 12-event programme, let’s hope we can start the night off with a winner or two and don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events. The first race will start slightly later than normal due to heat at 7.22pm and is the guaranteed $10,000 Trifecta Pool so it well worth a crack!
Race 1 - I like one here who has been in terrific form and that is Highbury Hustle down in box 2, his form from inside draws is first class and with his early pace will be hard to beat. Lachlan Monelli was very impressive at his first SA start winning in 29.98; he will only improve and should start the punters elect. Box Up 2.4.5.6.
Race 2 - The inside two will be the front runners here; they both are very strong in the run home but should be able to gain a clear run early. The value runner for mine is Wheel Spinner who has drawn out wide and he is more than capable with a clear run. Box Up 1.2.5.8.
Race 3 - The Ben Rawlings kennel has a new arrival with Windy Girl down in box 1, the Ex-Qld sprinter has won 13 from 62 along with 21 placings, she appears to have early pace and was a last start winner at Albion Park back in December, so we will make her our top pick. Zipping Hawk and Matriculate can fill the placings. Box Up 1.3.5.8.
Race 4 - I like the inside three here and they are all very smart on their night, Cairnlea Strider is racing well and when on the lure can carve out quick times. Add Funky Monkey for value for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.3.6.
Race 5 - I love a Western so we will go with Lonely Cowboy out in box 8; he has won 4 from his last 5 starts and has the pace to cross these from his wide draw. The dangers will come from Honcho Monelli and Bereluke as they both will be running on late. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Race 6 - The Tony Rasmussen kennel has another new one from WA in Ashom Monelli, he has 16 wins and 17 placings from his 49 career starts and should appreciate the drop-in grade here. High Eden Snow has been struggling of late but on his best form would take a power of beating. Add Mighty Barcia and Sally’s Girl for the First Four. Box Up 1.3.6.8.
Race 7 - This appears a race for Don’t Kid Me after Barton Bale was scratched. He has terrific box speed and can carve out slick times when out in front. Spring Bloom and Rip It Ralph for the minors. Box Up 2.3.5.6.
Race 8 - This is the Final of the SA Sprint which carries $15,000 to the winner and boy is this an open affair. Hukanui is the inform runner with 2 slick wins here at his past couple, with a clear run he is certainly the dog to beat. High Eden Frost will ping the lids and with an ounce of luck can open up a handy lead. Cairnlea Kenny missed the kick terribly last week but is a lot better than that so he is a must for our Trifecta. Add Pyredos Monelli who will be flying late. Box Up 1.2.5.6.
Race 9 - We love our 600m racing and tonight’s event has a couple of quality runners, it’s very hard to go past Topology despite his draw he has a terrific record over this trip and should start the punters elect. Paddy Macs has the form on the board and is drawn for a perfect run. Box Up 1.3.5.8.
Race 10 - This is the Distance affair of the night and as mention in recent weeks the Gavin Harris pair in Springvale Cooke and Springvale Carla will be hard to beat, both love this trip so they should nearly run the Quinella. Aston Harvey had a very good record in Victoria and is one to watch. Box Up 2.3.6.8.
Race 11 - The well-bred Up Time Girl was very impressive at her first start winning in a handy 30.14, she has a good turn of early pace and gets the nod for us. Springvale Choix will be flying home late and can run into the places. Box Up 1.4.5.7.
Race 12 - I like the inside 3 in this but it’s very hard to go past the Kirin Corby flying machine in Fabwik, she has won at both her starts here in sub 30 and looks very hard to beat again. Click Here and Victa Ollie can fill the places. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Best Bets
Race 2, No: 2 - Zipping Zeus
Race 10, No: 6 - Springvale Carla
Best Each Way
Race 7, No: 6 - Don’t Kid Me
Best Roughie
Race 4, No: 6 - Funky Monkey
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA GUARANTEED POOL OF $10,000 ON RACE 1
Race 1 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a guaranteed Trifecta Pool of $10,000.
ANGLE PARK QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $5,000
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $5,000.
ANGLE PARK DOUBLE TRIO JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $214.
ANGLE FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000.
ALBION PARK ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 3 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $6,720.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $25,000
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $25,000.
ALBION PARK DOUBLE TRIO JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $156.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Trifecta Jackpot of $1,000 on All races.
HOBART QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $1,000.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January was released 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.
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday night meeting features –
$9,290 John Gray Grade 5 Final – 515m (Heats 18/1/18)
$2,445 Juvenile – 515m
$3,490 Grade 5 Bitches – 600m
$4,990 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Monday 22nd January at 9.00am with GRSA
The Man from the Tower give’s us all the tips for tonight’s exciting Angle Park meeting.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,6,8,1
Race 2: 1,2,7,5
Race 3: 1,3,5,8
Race 4: 3,1,2,8
Race 5: 8,1,4,3
Race 6: 4,6,5,3
Race 7: 6,3,4,2
Race 8: 1,2,5,7
Race 9: 3,1,6,4
Race 10: 6,8,3,7
Race 11: 4,1,5,7
Race 12: 3,2,4,5
Best Bet: Race 1, No: 2 - Highbury Hustle
Each-Way: Race 2, No: 1 - Motown Kenny
Roughie: Race 7, No: 3 - Tullabung Betty
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fabulous night of racing at Angle Park including the Bargain Steel Centre SA Sprint Championship Final and John Gray Grade 5 Heats.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 6,2,4,1
Race 2: 4,2,1,7
Race 3: 1,3,6,4
Race 4: 5,3,1,2
Race 5: 1,3,6,8
Race 6: 3,1,8,5
Race 7: 6,5,8,3
Race 8: 7,8,5,6
Race 9: 3,5,2,1
Race 10: 6,3,8,2
Race 11: 4,5,1,7
Race 12: 3,2,1,8
Best Bet: Race 9, No: 3 - Jay’s Ace
Each-Way: Race 8, No: 7 - Purpose Driven
Roughie: Race 7, No: 8 - Optic Blast
STRATHALBYN CANCELLED TOMORROW DUE TO HEAT
After constantly monitoring the forecast and the run of hot weather days in the region, GRSA took the proactive step to cancel the Strathalbyn race meeting tomorrow (Friday 19th January 2018).
TONIGHTS ANGLE PARK MEETING TO START LATER DUE TO HEAT
Tonight’s Angle Park meeting will start later at 7.22pm due the heat forecast today. The last of 12 races will be run at 11.05pm.
2018 BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL TONIGHT
The best locally trained sprinters in the State gathered at Angle Park last week in two heats of the Bargain Steel Centre SA Sprint Championships.
The fastest qualifier for tonights final was in the second heat when Hukanui for trainer Tony Rasmussen produced and outstanding performance to easily account for his rivals. He began nicely from box 4 and speared across with Greysynd Ebony who flew the lids from box 3 to lead. Down the back straight Hukanui quickly put paid to Greysynd Ebony and ran to the front. Purpose Driven and Mr. Arjay came out of the pack to make ground nicely however they were no match for Hukanui who raced away for a strong win. He ran a blistering 29.52 for the 515m journey with splits of 4.45 & 16.92 in winning by 4 ½ lengths and whilst drawing box 5 tonight he has to be one of the favourites for the Sprint feature.
The first heat last week was taken out by the Jan Jones trained High Eden Frost who led throughout and withheld strong challenges over the concluding stages from Becky and Pyredos Monelli. High Eden Frost ran a slick 29.79 with splits of 4.43 and 16.82 in winning by just under 1 length. He has drawn perfectly in box 1 tonight and did run third in the Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup back in October from the same box.
Tonights $22,000 Listed feature will be run as Race 8 tonight.
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. High Eden Frost Jan Jones
2. Cairnlea Kenny Petar Jovanovic
3. Becky Bale Lisa Rasmussen
4. Prancer Dancer Paul Fagan
5. Hukanui Tony Rasmussen
6. Pyredos Monelli Ben Rawlings
7. Purpose Driven Cameron Butcher
8. Mr. Arjay Colin Swain
9. Stack The Aces (1st Res) SCR
10.Barton Bale (2nd Res) SCR
JOHN GRAY HEATS TONIGHT WITH FINAL ON JANUARY 25
It will be a huge night of racing on Thursday January 25 (night before Australia Day) at Angle Park with the running of the $9,290 John Gray Final.
This event is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m and has always been well supported by the Industry with 6 terrific heats tonight. Who will join last year’s winner Gun McBain, on the honour roll for this year?
A special mention to the AGRC who again are supporting the John Gray Final in 2018 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.
The box draw for next week’s final will be conducted on course tonight after the running of Race 7.
NEW RACE TRACK LIGHTING INSTALLED FOR ANGLE PARK
The new track lighting has been installed at Angle Park. It needs to be done in sections with the front straight of the track being completed.
With work only completed yesterday tonight’s meeting will be the first meeting conducted with the new lights and may require some adjusting over time.
ST LEGER HEATS ON WEDNESDAY 31ST JANUARY
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2015 are to be run on Wednesday, 31st January with the semi-finals on Thursday, 8th February and the final on Thursday, 15th February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is –
Heats - $1,130, Semi Finals - $4,590, Final - $9,290
Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Thursday, 25th January.
BREEDER SUPPORT CHANGES
A number of Breeder Support Changes have come into effect from January 1. The first phase of that framework will commence 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 Superbonus 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.
2018 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKES
After nominations were finalised for the 2018 Gawler Produce Stakes there were 106 nominations.
We will have guaranteed final stakemoney of $22,000 with an estimate for the total series prizemoney around $40,000. The series is for greyhounds whelped in 2016.
The racing dates for this series will be heats on Sunday, 24th June 2018, semi-finals on Sunday, 1st July 2018 and the final on Sunday, 8th July 2018.
GRSA administers the event for the Gawler Club, so all payments are to be made to GRSA. If you have already made the one off payment then there is nothing more to do however if you only made the first payment, the second lot of payments will be due on 2nd February 2018 with the third and final payment due on 6th April 2018.
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.
FINALISTS FOR THE 2017 UBET SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
The Finalists for the 2017 UBET SA Greyhound of the Year have been announced. The panel members will now cast their individual votes on the title, with the winner announced at the Awards Dinner at Gawler on Friday 2nd February. The Greyhound of the Year Panel members are also voting on the SA Bred GOTY, SA Distance GOTY and SA Sprinting GOTY to be announced at the Awards Dinner.
The Finalists are:
BOGIE BEKIM
2017 Starts 29-1sts 16, 2nds 6, 3rds 0
(Bekim Bale x Bogie Skye) Owner – Les Bein
Trainer – Ben Rawlings
2017 Prizemoney $260,536
Greyhound of the Month – February, April & October - (scored votes in 7 months)
CAIRNLEA KENNY
2017 Starts 37-1sts 15, 2nds 11, 3rds 2
(Premier Fantasy x Cairnlea Elle) Owner – Jan Hubbard
Trainer – Petar Jovanovic
2017 Prizemoney $48,420
Greyhound of the Month – September - (scored votes in 3 months)
HIGH EDEN FROST
2017 Starts 32-1sts 12, 2nds 9, 3rds 5
(Banjo Boy x Zardae) Owner – Antony & Jan Jones
Trainer – Jan Jones
2017 Prizemoney $49,495
Greyhound of the Month – (scored votes in 2 months)
ON FIRE
2017 Starts 34-1sts 21, 2nds 8, 3rds 2
(Bekim Bale x Alana Blues)
(SA Bred) Owner – Cameron Butcher
Trainer - Cameron Butcher
2017 Prizemoney $105,100
Greyhound of the Month – May, June, July & August - (scored votes in 7 months)
WINDMILL HAZE
2017 Starts 43 -1sts 18, 2nds 5, 3rds 5
(Barcia Bale x Contrary Mary)
(SA Bred) Owner – Ken Gill
Trainer – Ken Gill
2017 Prizemoney $57,570
Greyhound of the Month – November - (scored votes in 1 month)
2017 RUN OF THE YEAR VOTING – OPENS TUESDAY AFTERNOON
Voting will start on Tuesday afternoon for your 2017 Run of the Year and a chance to win a dinner for 2 at Chasers!
Choose from the five finalists chosen by the Greyhound of the Year judging panel - and they are all absolutely fantastic runs so make sure to jump on the GRSA website from Tuesday to vote! Voting closes Sunday, 28th of January. The winning run will have the highest tally consisting of 50% panel and 50% public votes. You must be signed into your The Dogs account to be able to vote and one vote per person.
Runs of the Year are -
JANUARY (12th January Race 9 No 2)
Run of the month for January was Bogie Bekim for trainer Ben Rawlings for his performance at Angle Park on the 12th January over 731m in a FFA event. He was able to lead most of the way from box 2 running splits of 4.23/15.90/29.10 and an overall of 42.97 in winning by 4 ½ lengths. Bogie Bekim broke the third split record at Angle Park.
MAY (11th May Race 8 No 8)
Run of the month for May was On Fire for trainer Cameron Butcher for his performance at Angle Park on the 11th May in a FFA event over the 515m. Starting from box 8 he quickly mustered to race up near the lead before taking the lead down the back straight. He went on to win in 29.44 with splits of 4.43 & 16.82 in winning by almost 8 lengths.
JUNE (29th June Race 4 No 6)
The Run of the Month for June was the Cameron Butcher trained On Fire who won at Angle Park on Thursday 29th June over the 515m in a mixed 1/2/3 event. He recorded 29.67 in winning by 3 lengths after finding plenty of trouble in the small field. He ran splits of 4.51 & 17.15.
JULY (6th July Race 4 No 1)
The Run of the Month for July was the Cameron Butcher trained On Fire for his performance in a small FFA field on Thursday 6th July over the 515m at Angle Park. He began well from box 1 however he got shuffled back to last and found trouble. He balanced up and made ground and turning for home he raced past his rivals to win by 1 length in 30.01. His splits were 4.47 & 17.28.
SEPTEMBER (14th September Race 8 No 1)
The Run of the Month for September was Cairnlea Kenny for trainer Petar Jovanovic for his performance at Angle Park on Thursday 14th September in winning against FFA company. He began well from box 1 to lead early and from there he was never headed running splits of 4.47, 16.76 and an overall of 29.47 in winning by over 9 lengths.
TRIAL DATES FOR STRATHALBYN
All bookings for normal trials will be taken by the Club. As they do on Wednesday nights they will now also take the bookings for Friday 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 23rd January
Wednesday 30th January
Wednesday 7th February (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 14th February
Wednesday 21st February
Wednesday 28thFebruary
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:
January 22nd (for APM Monday meeting on 29th January – for APD Wednesday meeting on 31st January)
January 29th (for APM Monday meeting on 5th February – for APD Wednesday meeting on 7th February)
February 6th (for APM Monday meeting on 12th February – for APD Wednesday meeting on 14th February)
February 13th (for APM Monday meeting on 19th February – for APD Wednesday meeting on 21st February)
February 20th (for APM Monday meeting on 26th February – no APD Wednesday meeting on 28th February due to Time Grading meeting)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.