Angle Park Preview - Thursday 22nd February
by The Shadow
The 11-event programme here at headquarters certainly looks challenging to the eye, but in recent weeks we have been able to snare a few good Trifectas and First Fours so tonight shouldn’t be any different. How good is the Distance affair (race 4), where we see On Fire step up over the 731m. He has been first class in recent runs over the 600m and takes on kennel mate Purpose Driven and the inform Springvale Cooke.
Race 1 - I like the inside 3 here, all should be on the pace early and are very strong in the run home. Windmill Haze should start the punters elect and with luck early would prove very hard to beat. Nangar Bear is very capable and if able to lead is my top pick. Box Up 1.2.3.6.
Race 2 - This is a maiden event where the youngsters step out on the big stage, the Brodie Jessup trained Get Up Jess can bounce back from her last start 6th where she was checked from pillar to post and never looked a chance from box 3, she is a big chance of leading. Able has good short course form and is a must for the First Four. Box Up 2.3.5.6.
Race 3 - The wide draw of 7 brings Emerley Nolen right into calculations in this, he is moderate away but musters quickly so he should be able to be handy into the back straight. Click Here and Bushiri are more than capable on their night. Box Up 1.3.4.7.
Race 4 - This is the Distance event of the night and it is top class, On Fire carved out a slick 34.76 over the 600m here last week and won by over 11 lengths, if he can handle the extra trip he looks the one to beat. Purpose Driven had every chance here last week after leading but should strip fitter for the run. Add the inform Springvale Cooke who stormed home to win by over 4L and is only getting stronger. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 5 - Crimson Sally has been racing well over the short and is a chance of pinching this if she is able to lead clearly. Mepunga Georgia is a lot better than her past couple suggest so a win wouldn’t surprise. Becky Bale loves to fill a place and the inside draw is a bonus. Box Up 2.3.5.6.
Race 6 - This is a wide-open affair and the 3 main chances look to be 3 last start winners in Aston Kody, Pyredos Monelli and Cairnlea Gump, they can all crack the 30 second barrier on their night so they are a must for our First Four. Hesa Marlow is well drawn down on fence and can add a bit of value. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 7 - The Rasmussen team rarely leaves the track without a winner and they certainly have a chance with Zudactyl Monelli out in box 8, he won on debut here in 30.49 on a slow track and should keep on improving. Cairnlea Strider is a lot better than his past couple and should get a clear run early with moderate beginners on his inside. Add in Born Billy who loves the rails. Box Up 1.4.7.8.
Race 8 - This is a wide open affair with at least 5 good chances, I will stick with the box draw and go with Hot Marlow down on the fence, he was a last start winner here in 29.83 and should prove very hard to beat on that effort. My Boy Tyler is the form runner with 3 wins and 2 placings from his last 5 so he is a must for the First Four along with Croydon Boys. Box Up 1.4.5.7.
Race 9 - The visitor from Mt Gambier Swift Moment, is my top pick in this, he has been in the money at 11 of his 15 starts and should be able to kick off his city debut with a win. Cinnamon Rose can run into the placings from her draw along with Serene Machine who has been missing the kick in recent runs from wide draws. Box Up 1.3.6.7.
Race 10 - I like the inside 2 in this and there isn’t a lot between them, they can nearly run the Quinella and they are Larrikin Locky and Bar Room Brawler. Sketchy Gun has been hit and miss recently but is more than capable with a clear run early. Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Race 11 - Let’s hope we are in front as this is a toughie, my roughie of the night is Prophetess in box 3, her wins are far and few between but she should find this a little easier than her past couple. Miss Jasmine and Gunnadoo Trooper should start amongst the favourites and they have to be in our First Four. Box Up 1.3.5.6.
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 2 - Nangar Bear
Race 7, No: 7 - Cairnlea Strider
Best Each Ways
Race 2, No: 5 - Watto’s Revenge
Race 6, No: 2 - Aston Kody
Best Roughie
Race 11, No: 3 - Prophetess
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 EXTRA DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 3 & 4 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Extra Double Jackpot of $4,677.
ANGLE PARK DOUBLE TRIO JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $82.
ALBION PARK EXACTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Exacta Jackpot of $18,786.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta of $1,000 each on all races.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,3,7
Race 2: 8,6,5,3
Race 3: 7,1,4,3
Race 4: 4,1,2,3
Race 5: 5,3,6,8
Race 6: 2,3,4,6
Race 7: 7,4,8,1
Race 8: 7,5,1,6
Race 9: 6,1,3,7
Race 10: 2,1,4,6
Race 11: 2,5,1,6
Best Bet: Race 7, No: 7 - Cairnlea Strider
Each-Way: Race 2, No: 8 - You Send Me
Roughie: Race 8, No: 7 - Blaxland
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 6,7,2,3
Race 2: 8,6,5,1
Race 3: 1,7,4,2
Race 4: 4,1,2,3
Race 5: 3,6,7,8
Race 6: 2,3,1,4
Race 7: 4,8,7,1
Race 8: 5,1,3,7
Race 9: 1,7,6,4
Race 10: 1,5,6,4
Race 11: 1,2,5,7
Best Bets: Race 9, No: 1 - Serene Machine
Each-Way: Race 3, No: 1 - Click Here
Roughie: Race 8, No: 3 - Greysynd Ebony
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,590 2018 Launching Pad SA Final – 515m (Non Penalty. Heats Wed 21/2. Winner of final qualified for Launching Pad series at Sandown starting on 15/3)
$2,445 Bitches Grade 6 only – 515m
$2,200 Open Maiden – 515m
$3,390 SA Bred Grade 5 – 515m
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 26th February at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for February 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. For up to the minute information provide GRSA with your mobile phone details for text message updates for all Industry news.
MAIDENS ADDED TO ANGLE PARK THURSDAY NIGHT
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 details below. GRSA will continue to monitor greyhound nominations and make changes as required.
Additional Maidens -
1/3/18 - $2,200 Open Maiden - 515m
8/3/18 - $2,200 Heats Open Maiden - 515m ($3,190 Final 15/3)
15/3/18 - $3,190 Open Maiden Final - 515m (Heats 8/3)
22/3/18 - $2,200 Open Maiden - 515m
29/3/18 - $2,200 Heats Open Maiden - 515m (3,190 Final 5/4)
RASMUSSEN TEAM READY FOR AUSTRALIAN CUP
HEATS ON SATURDAY
Team Rasmussen will again venture across the border this Saturday night with their greyhounds to compete in the heats of the Australian Cup at the Meadows.
They have Hukanui engaged in the 6th heat of the Cup due to be run at 8.47pm (SA Time), he has again drawn the carpark out in box 8. Honcho Monelli will compete in the last heat of the Cup due to be run at 9.27pm (SA Time) and has drawn box 4. They also have Ashom Monelli competing in the heats of the Super Stayers. He is in the second heat to be run at 9.50pm (SA Time) and has drawn perfectly in box 1, he should handle the extra staying distance. We wish them and connections the best of luck.
LAUNCHING PAD SA SERIES FINAL NEXT THURSDAY
Three Heats of the 2018 Launching Pad SA Series were run yesterday at Angle Park with some exceptional performances.
Heat winners were -
Panhandle Slim - 29.99 (quick run home of 12.66 when came from well back)
Fabwik - 29.75 (leading throughout)
Cairnlea Jet - 29.81 (strong at the end after racing up on the pace)
The final will be run on Thursday night worth $4,590 over the 515m at Angle Park with qualifiers being listed below (box draw to be conducted on Monday) -
Abuzz Cameron Butcher
Cairnlea Jet Petar Jovanovic
Fabwik Kirin Corby
Joeli Magic Bosco Stamenkovic
Panhandle Slim Ray Murray
Shae’s Magic Greg Board
Tal Lee Bosco Stamenkovic
Up Time Girl Cameron Butcher
Aiming (1st Res) Cameron Butcher
Ben Nevis (2nd Res) Laurie Cahalan
The winner of the Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad Heats two weeks later at Sandown after GRSA purchased a ticket some months ago, with Semi-Finals on Thursday, 22nd March and the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 29th March. If the winner of the SA Final for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot. GRSA restricted the SA series to 1-4 wins and 28 starts at nomination time incase a greyhound wins both the heat and final so this will still keep them eligible for the Sandown series which is for greyhounds that have won between 1 and 6 races and have not had more than 30 starts at close of nominations.
GRSA has been advised that there are still tickets left for the Sandown Launching Pad series so even if a greyhound doesn’t win the final connections can still purchase a ticket through the Sandown GRC (cost $2,000).
STEWARDS NOTICE –
Change to interpretation of first offence for failing to pursue and marring
GRSA Stewards draw all participants attention to sub-section (2) of both GAR 69 and 69A, in relation to failing to pursue and marring which reads:
The period of suspension imposed to sub-rule (1) shall be-
a. In the case of a first offence, at the track where the offence occurred, 28 days and until the completion of a satisfactory trial.
Stewards note the purpose of the Rule was to encourage the trainer to allow the greyhound to have a period of time away from the track where the offence occurred and for an opportunity of work to be undertaken in relation to the greyhound’s racing manners.
It has been common practice historically in SA to allow a greyhound with this offence to trial at the same track and be cleared prior to the 28 days.
Effective immediately, GRSA Stewards will interpret the above Rule as - a greyhound which has had a 28 day suspension placed on them for a first offence for failing to pursue or marring, will not be allowed to undertake a satisfactory trial at the track where the offence occurred, until that period of suspension has expired. Greyhounds will be permitted to undertake a satisfactory trial at another track if they wish to continue to race or wait out the 28 days to requalify at the track where the offence occurred.
Any greyhound with a current 28 day suspension for a first offence for failing to pursue or marring will be obliged to requalify under the new conditions.
This change to the previous management of this Rule will bring GRSA into line with the other greyhound jurisdictions. Please contact Chief Steward Des Jonas for any clarification of the above Rule.
BREEDERS 2018 PRELUDE (1) HEATS
Heats of Prelude (1) for Breeders 2018 will be run on Wednesday, 7th March at Angle Park.
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2018. The Final will be run on Thursday, 15th March. Prizemoney will be determined after nominations close.
Nominations close Friday, 2nd March with GRSA at 9.00am
MOUNT GAMBIER CUP IN MARCH NOW A LISTED EVENT
The Mount Gambier Cup carnival will be run over two weeks and three meetings this year, highlighted by the Mount Gambier Cup Final on 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.
On Friday, 9th March the Club will run Heats of The Produce Store Feature Maiden over 512m, Heats of a Grade 5 over 600m and Heats of the Formula 400 Open over 400m. On Sunday, 11th March the Club will conduct the Mount Gambier Cup Heats worth $1,500 each with 8 terrific Heats anticipated. The Club will be running up to 12 races on each day of the carnival.
The final day of the carnival will not only feature the $22,000 Mount Gambier Cup Final it will also feature all the other Finals on a superb card of racing in the South East of the State.
Please check when nominations close for all meetings.
ANGLE PARK TUESDAY TRIALS TO START AT 6PM FROM 6TH MARCH
From the most recent Industry Consultative Group meeting it was determined to start the Angle Park Tuesday night trials from 6pm for a 3 month trial period, this will commence with the first trial session on Tuesday, 6th March.
It was believed this would assist with the lateness of bookings and would also provide more flexibility for participants.
Trainers will be able to 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. Trials will start at 6.00pm with the first two blocks until 6.50pm allowing for 20 greyhound trials after this staff will then conduct 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.
This will be for a 3 month trial period.
CLAIMING RACES TO BE TRIALLED IN MARCH
After the last Grading Review Panel meeting late last year the panel determined that claiming races would be trialled to see what sort of response this would have from the Industry.
Claiming races are a regular thing in harness racing and was last programmed in greyhound racing a few years ago in NSW. There are specific rules around claiming events but basically greyhounds are graded into an event with a claiming price (ie $2,500). Prior to the event new owners can buy the greyhound before it starts. Any prizemoney won will be 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.
It would be the intention to run a 388m (14th March) and 515m (26th March) claiming event in March. Full terms and conditions will be available on the GRSA website shortly.
RACING DATES CHANGES IN APRIL
Due to programming the Mount Gambier meeting on Friday 6th April 2018 will be deleted and Strathalbyn on 6th April 2018 will be added.
GRSA thanks both the Mt Gambier Club and the Strathalbyn Club for their support in this change.
Delete: Mount Gambier – Friday 6th April 2018 (TAB) Day
Add: Strathalbyn – Friday 6th April 2018 (TAB) Day
GRSA HOT WEATHER POLICY UPDATE
GRSA advises that an updated version of the Hot Weather Policy came into effect last week.
The main changes that participants need to be aware off are:
• All weather forecasts will be sourced from BoM (this used to be Weatherzone)
• The kennel house will be open half an hour earlier for kennelling if the forecast temperature at the corresponding regional centre is 32°C or above
For any questions regarding the policy the please contact GRSA’s Integrity Department. The policy in full can be viewed on the GRSA website.
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.
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 28th February
Wednesday 7th March (qualifying trials)
Wednesday 14th March
Wednesday 21st March
Wednesday 28th March
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:
February 27th (for APM Monday meeting on 5th March – for APD Wednesday meeting on 7th March)
March 6th (for APM Monday meeting on 12th March – for APD Wednesday meeting on 14th March)
March 13th (for APM Monday meeting on 19th March – for APD Wednesday meeting on 21st March)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.