Angle Park Preview - Thursday 26th September 2019
by The Shadow
Tonight we have the exciting State of Origin (SA V Vic) Match Race series and it will certainly make for interesting racing as we have seen major upsets in the past with match racing. Other huge highlights for the night are a very good 600m event and a handy 731m on the programme as the racing hots up. All skills will be needed to land some winners throughout the coming weeks. As always, all events are Trifecta and First Fours.
Race 1 – Razor’s Edge loves this circuit and will be very hard to beat on his recent efforts, he has early pace and is my top pick. It’s A Riot found a heap of trouble here last week but can improve despite the poor draw. Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Race 2 - The Victorian runner Road To Success is in the powerful Angela Langton kennel and is coming of a 2nd at Geelong at his 1st start, if he can run the trip should prove the one to beat. Billie Burner is the improver from the rails draw and can run a cheeky race. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Race 3 - This is the Match race series and its very hard to go past the Jason Thompson trained Hooked On Scotch, he carved an exciting 29.11 around the Sandown loam which was nearly under water, all greyhound enthusiasts would have loved to see that run on a dry track. Locally bred and owned Sennachie already has a personal best here when he was a youngster of 29.50, he will need to go a little quicker here and is certainly more than capable of doing that tonight. The others to watch is Spring Bridge, he is very strong and this series should suit. 6.2.8.3 (these runners have nearly won close to a MILLION Dollars put together)
Race 4 - Bailey Rocks hasn’t had a huge amount of luck in recent runs, she is a class act on her night and is a big chance of bouncing back into the winner’s circle tonight. Spring Taylor will be running on as will Aston Nirvana. Box Up 2.4.7.8.
Race 5 - Chief Fernando was a last start winner at the Meadows in a smart 29.79 from box 7, he looks well drawn tonight and will prove hard to beat on his SA debut. Star Anise collected the bickies for us last week and appears the main danger, add in Mepunga Zeus who is capable of carving out quick times. Box Up 1.2.3.4
Race 6 - This is a 600m event and the Victorian runner Gwydion has won 2 from this draw in recent starts at the Meadows and Sandown, she is a more than handy type and looks the one to beat. West On Bamboo will be running on strongly and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 7 - This is a wide open affair with at least 4 winning chances, I like the inside 3 in Diamond Heart who is well drawn and is a chance of pinching this and good odds. Alicante Bouchet who is very smart when on the lure and should start the punters elect, add Fantastic Yankee who is the form runner with wins at Murray Bridge and won here last week in good fashion. Box Up 1.2.3.6
Race 8 - Dyna Quota has a very good record over the journey here with 7 wins from 9 runs, she should be able to kick up early and prove too strong again. My Boy Bean is very tardy early and will be doing his best work late. Five Thirty and Woolooga for the minors. Box up 2.3.5.8
Race 9 - Tony’s Spark led everywhere bar the post when 2nd behind Oakvale Astro in 30.09 he looks the likely leader again and is boxed for a bold showing. Kennel mates Canya Queen and Hot Spartan can round out the Trifecta for the Rasmussen kennel. Box Up 1.2.5.7
Race 10 - I like one in this at handy odds in Tornado Alley, he was a handy 2nd here last week behind Star Anise after leading early, I would prefer him closer to the fence but he is a definite threat in this. Connor Allen is well drawn and is boxed for a bold showing along with Dyna Alistair who will be running on. Box up 1.4.7.8
Race 11 - The Victorian performer Weblec Spice is well drawn in this, she has been placed at Sandown late last month and should find this more to her liking. Cawbourne Hunter is a class act when on the lure and the small field is a huge bonus, he has early pace and should start the favourite. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Best Bets
Race 4 No: 4 - Bailey Rocks
Race 5 No: 1 - Chief Fernando
Best Each Way
Race 10 No: 7 - Tornado Alley
Best Roughie
Race 7 No: 1 - Diamond Heart
TAB JACKPOTS TONIGHT
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.
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON RACES 1,2,3,4,5
Race’s 1,2,3,4 & 5 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $2,000 on each race.
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.
ALBION PARK EXACTA JACKPOT
Race’s 5 & 6 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Exacta Jackpot of $5,000 each
HOBART QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $2,000.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON RACES 1,2,3,4,5
Race’s 1,2,3,4 & 5 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $2,000 on each race.
GRSA TEXT SERVICE
Participants are reminded if they have not already done so to provide GRSA with your mobile phone number so text messages can get sent updating the most current information in the industry.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for September was released two 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.
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$11,435 Heats TAB Adelaide Cup - 515m (Best greyhounds nominated. Special Conditions. Final Friday 11/10/19) Not G-SIX
(Winner of the SA State of Origin Race (SA or VIC greyhound) gains automatic entry into the Group 2 Shootout at Sandown 14/11. Winner of the SA State of Origin (SA or VIC greyhound) will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final 11/10. By pass the Heats. Conditions apply)
$2,655 Open Maiden – 515m, $4,560 Mixed – 600m , $6,030 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Monday 30th September with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 7,5,2,8
Race 2: 8,7,1,2
Race 3: 2,6,8,5
Race 4: 4,7,8,5
Race 5: 2,1,4,7
Race 6: 8,2,4,7
Race 7: 4,7,2,8
Race 8: 5,2,8,6
Race 9: 1,2,5,7
Race 10: 4,1,2,7
Race 11: 4,1,8,2
Best Bets: Race 4, No. 4 Bailey Rocks
Each-Way: Race 9, No. 1 Canya Queen
Roughie: Race 10, No. 1 Connor Allen
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic night of racing at Angle Park including the State of Origin (SA v Vic) Match Race series.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 7,5,8,2
Race 2: 1,2,7,8
Race 3: 6,8,3,2
Race 4: 4,8,7,2
Race 5: 1,2,4,7
Race 6: 8,1,2,4
Race 7: 2,3,1,7
Race 8: 5,2,8,1
Race 9: 7,2,4,1
Race 10: 2,1,7,4
Race 11: 4,1,8,2
Best Bets: Race 3, No. 8 Hooked On Scotch
Each-Way: Race 7, No. 5 Five Thirty
Roughie: Race 6, No. 1 Coco Spectre
TAB 2019 STATE OF ORIGIN MATCH RACE SERIES – SA V VIC TONIGHT
GRSA introduced the “State of Origin” Match Race series in a lead up to the Group 1 Adelaide Cup last year where 4 greyhounds from SA will take on 4 greyhounds from Victoria in one on one racing.
Tonight the quality of greyhounds from SA and across the border is outstanding an all goes well for an outstanding series. There will be a real “State v State” rivalry which should get the local crowd excited. GRSA would like to thank the local support for this series and also the support of the Victorian kennels of the Steve White, Jason Thompson, Jeff Britton, Anthony Azzopardi and Rosalyn Hume kennels who all nominated greyhounds.
We will hopefully see these 7 greyhounds progress to the Heats of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup next week however the winner will be able to bypass the series and gain automatic entry into the Group 1 TAB Adelaide Cup on Friday 11th October.
TAB and Sky Racing have been very supportive of this series. TAB have markets open on Head to Head winners, Overall winner and SA v Vic State winner markets also available along with many other bet types. They can be found in the Today’s Racing Page. All matches will be on Sky 2 and two will be on Sky 1 (Match 1 and 3)
Oncourse tonight there will be an SA v Vic theme with footy colours on our promotional girls, bibs for the handlers in State colours, greyhounds will have specially designed race rugs in State colours 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 along with some new footage.
The $11,000 State Of Origin Match Race series is race 3 on the program tonight with the first Match race due to start at 7.22pm (SA time), Match 2 at 7.31pm, Match 3 at 7.40pm and Match 4 at 7.49pm.
1. Crash Bandicoot – Lisa Rasmussen (SA)
2. Sennachie – Steve White (Vic)
3. Steinbrenner – Jeff Britton (Vic)
4. Alpha Aion – Ben Rawlings (SA)
5. Fly For Fun – Lauren Harris (SA)
6. Hooked On Scotch – Jason Thompson (Vic)
7. Canya Chase – Tony Rasmussen (SA)
8. Spring Bridge – Jason Thompson (Vic)
9. Panhandle Slim – Ray Murray (SA) SCR
10. Seal The Deal – Anthony Azzopardi (Vic) SCR
Matches will be (1-4) will be -
- Crash Bandicoot (SA) v Sennachie (Vic) at 7.22pm worth $4,750/$500 - (Sky 1 & Sky 2)
- Steinbrenner (Vic) v Alpha Aion (SA) at 7.31pm worth $4,250/$500 - (Sky 2)
- Fly For Fun (SA) v Hooked On Scotch (Vic) at 7.40pm worth $4,000/$500 - (Sky 1 & Sky 2)
- Canya Chase (SA) v Spring Bridge (Vic) at 7.49pm worth $4,500/$500- (Sky 2)
Overall State of Origin winner (based on overall times) will be $7,500, second $2,500, third $1,000.
Fastest times recorded at Angle Park
Brett Lee 28.88 in 2001
Brett Lee 29.04 in 2001
Betty’s Angel 29.12 in 2007
Big Daddy Cool 29.14 in 2004
Betty’s Angel 29.17 in 2007
Worm Burner 29.17 in 2016
Fernando Bale 29.20 in 2015
Eduardo 29.20 in 2015
Mepunga Blazer 29.25 in 2017
Worm Burner 29.25 in 2016
Classic Capri 29.26 in 2001(second behind Brett Lee)
Rulebook 29.26 in 2014
Dyna Double One 29.30 in 2015
Big Time Max 29.30 in 2007
Shima Breeze 29.30 in 2019
Querencia 29.30 in 2019
TAB STATE OF ORIGIN MATCH RACE SERIES
It’s the second year for the TAB “State of Origin” Match Race series in a lead up to the Group 1 Adelaide Cup this year we have added extra conditions graciously supported by Greyhound Racing Victoria and their metro clubs which give all runners extra incentive to compete. Special Conditions below are
- Highest placed Victorian in the September Speed Star (15th September) at Sandown gains automatic entry (if they accept) into SA State Of Origin Race to represent Vic (26th September) – Hooked On Scotch for Jason Thompson if nominated
- Winner of the SA State of Origin Race (SA or VIC greyhound) gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Group 2 Shootout at Sandown (14th November).
- Winner of the SA State of Origin (SA or VIC greyhound) (if they accept)will be guaranteed a spot into the Group 1 Adelaide Cup final (11th October) 2 weeks later (Bypasses the Heats).
- Winner of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup gains automatic entry (if they accept) into the Group 1 Topgun at the Meadows (9th November).
ADELAIDE CUP TRIALS TONIGHT
Tonight Victorian trainer Anthony Azzopardi will trial both Seal The Deal and Fernando’s Riot in between races as a lead up to next Thursday nights heats of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup. Zipping Clive is a winner of 11 races from 22 starts with 4 placings and prizemoney just over $41,000 and Fernando’s Riot is a winner 11 races form 26 starts and 8 placings and prizemoney around $56,000.
They will trial together.
PETER BRYCE FROM WINNING POST SUPPLIES BACK IN ADELAIDE OVER THE NEXT WEEK
Peter Bryce from Winning Post Supplies will be back in South Australia on Sunday 29th September at Mt Gambier through until Sunday 6th October at Murray Bridge.
On Monday at Angle Park he has sponsored Race 8 the OPL Race Recovery stake where 1st, 2nd and 3rd will receive a 6 pack of 200mil OPL Race Recovery. He will also do the same thing at Gawler next Friday 4th October for placegetters with OPL Probiotic 150g. Please catch up Peter at the track.
2019 TAB ADELAIDE CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
TAB Adelaide Cup Race Dates:
Thursday, 3rd October : TAB Adelaide Cup Open Heats x up to 8 @ $11,435 each ($7,995, $2,290, $1,150)
Friday, 11th October: TAB Adelaide Cup Final @ $107,500 ($75,000 to the winner, $20,000, $10,000, unplaced $500)
TAB Adelaide Cup Consolation @ $11,435 each ($7,995, $2,290, $1,150)
Total prizemoney and trophies for Heats, Final and Consolation: $210,415.
Nominations: TAB Adelaide Cup Heats close on Monday, 30th September with GRSA at 9.00am.
Nominations can be made on-line, please specify Adelaide Cup or on a Multi Nomination Form.
Automatic qualifiers for TAB Adelaide Cup Heats (if nominated):
a) Winner of the Coffex Coffee SA Oaks on Thursday, 19th September.
b) Winner of the BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby on Thursday, 19th September.
Automatic qualifiers for TAB Adelaide Cup Final (if nominated):
a) Winner of the State Of Origin Match Race Series (SA V Vic) on Thursday, 26th September.
2019 SA COUNTRY CUP
Below are details of the $7,500 SA Country Cup Final, to be run at Angle Park over 515 metres on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday, 11th October 2019. The final will be a G-SIX race with two representatives from each track.
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Mt Gambier 512m Sunday 22.09.19 – (Springvale Alysa and Galactic Titan)
Murray Bridge 455m Sunday 22.09.19 – (Spring Taylor and Conner Peruzzi)
Gawler 531m Friday 27.09.19 – (1 heat)
Country Cup Final Prizemoney
1st $5,000
2nd $1,250
3rd $650
Unplaced $200
MURRAY BRIDGE SUNDAY TO START EARLY ON 29TH SEPTEMBER
With the Murray Bridge Show coming up this weekend Sky Racing has given the Club approval to start their meeting around 3.02pm on Sunday.
The start time will coincide with the Show finishing and will hopefully attract a few more patrons oncourse. The first of 12 races will be run at 3.02pm with the last at 6.54pm.
GRSA TRIALLING SCHEDULE UPDATED FOR MURRAY BRIDGE
- Murray Bridge Tuesday. STAT and Qualys once a fortnight to be run at 6.50pm – 7.15pm the same as Angle Park. Dates will be Tuesday 01/10/19, 15/10/19, 29/10/19, 12/11/19, 26/11/19
GRADING CHANGES FROM GRADING REVIEW PANEL HAVE STARTED
The main change from the GRP was that when a greyhound comes to SA and has won less than 5 races (1-4 wins) then it will be considered a Grade 6 even if it has won Grade 5 races (Metropolitan Grade 5 races (460m – 590m) in their State, however, this will affect Grade 6). There will be no retrospective grading for greyhounds already in SA with a starting date of the 9th September.
MOUNT GAMBIER TIME GRADING TO BE A MIX OF WINS FROM OCTOBER
After a request from the Mt Gambier GRC to change the format of their Time Grading events, GRSA has approved the change for their Thursday meetings from specific grades to a mix of race wins. From their meeting on Thursday, 3rd October and all other Time Graded meetings races will be Maidens, 1-4 wins and 5+ wins which will change from Maiden, Grade 6 and Grade 5.
Races will still be Non Penalty, with normal Time Graded prizemoney.
For Middle Distance (600m) and Distance (732m) racing, the GRSA Grader (using discretion), may choose to construct a field over these distances without regard for the number of wins of the greyhounds nominated, if in the opinion of the Grader the spread of Time Ratings warrants the running of that race.
NEW TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP FORM INCLUDES PROOF OF PURCHASE
Participants are advised that as from 1st September, 2019 a new Transfer of Ownership Form is to be completed if wanting to seek grading exemptions. The new Form has a Proof of Purchase section, this requires purchasers to lodge documentation confirming the purchase of the greyhound or if no documentation is available then it is a requirement for the Statutory Declaration to be completed. If a Transfer of Ownership Form is lodged without the completion of this section then NO grading exemptions will be applied to the greyhound. The form is available on our website.