Angle Park Preview - Thursday 27th September 2018
by The Shadow
The highlight on tonight’s programme would have to be Race 4 the 2018 UBET State of Origin Match Race Series over the sprint, with 4 Victorians up against 4 local performers and the concept has a handy cheque on the end of it. We also have another 600m event and a distance race later in the evening. Don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events and we did snag a couple here last week.
Race 1 - To kick start the evening we should box up the inside brigade in this as they all look to have a chance. Gemtree Dynamo won from this draw 2 starts back in good time and should prove the measuring stick, the other 3 all have a strong chance. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 2 - The Maiden event of the night and the Victorian trained Rocket Jax can give this a big shake, he has only had the 3 race starts with a placing over the short at Horsham. Manchester Magic is another newcomer and is now locally trained he hasn’t raced since running 2nd at Lismore late in August, he is sure to be well tried on his SA debut. Box Up 1.3.5.7.
Race 3 - This is the 600m of the night and we stuck with Stack The Aces here last week and he didn’t let us down when leading throughout at the juicy odds of 6/1, on that run he can do the same again. Max Jake and Croydon Boys can run into the placings, Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 4 - The 2018 UBET State of Origin with 4 runners from across the border taking on 4 locals in Match Race conditions with the overall winner being the fastest time. Nations had been in fine form prior to his last start failure with 6 wins over this trip some in very quick times, he can go the fastest for mine; Degani has solid form in Victoria and can go fast along with Bernardo. 4-2-1.
Race 5 - This is a wide open affair and I like one here at value in Rachel Zane, she worked home well from this draw last start when 2nd in 29.85, if she can kick up early she might be able to hold the lead and would then prove hard to beat. Alpha Aion is very smart when on song and is a must for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.5.6.8.
Race 6 - The Rasmussen team hold a strong hand in this with Sarina Monelli and Don Lesta, both can be hit and miss on box rise but are very strong. Emerley Nolen is a lot better than last start suggests and is capable of running a big race. Box Up 2.3.6.7.
Race 7 - I like a newcomer in this now in the Rasmussen kennel the EX WA performer Zinnia Monelli, she has won 4 from 42 but loves to run a place (27) and the change of venue could be a big help. The dangers look to be Lucy Stardust and Black Antico. Box Up 1.3.5.7.
Race 8 - It might be a huge night for the Rasmussen team as I’m tipping them again in this with Menzali, he had a little hick up last start when unplaced at Horsham but was in fine form prior. Pure Ability is very smart and will take a power of beating with bit of luck early. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Race 9 - The Distance affair of the night and it’s very hard to go past Springvale Cooke who has been in terrific form of late, she is drawn to perfection and should win again. Jeebus Bird is the improver and is a must for all trifecta punters, add Steve Keeping and Pirates Curse at big odds. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 10 - With only the 5 runners the old fellow Mr. Arjay can win again, he is having his 130th start tonight and is a credit to his trainer Colin Swain in keeping him in winning form. Hukanui will appreciate the small field and will be charging home. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 11 - I love my Coffee and we can go home on a winner with Coffee King in this, he won 2 on the trot here then failed to beat a runner home at Horsham last start, he can bounce back and take a power of beating. Phil De Thunder and Dyna Lenae are more than capable. Box Up 2.4.5.6.
Best Bets
Race 3 No: 2 Stack The Aces
Race 4 No: 4 Nations
Best Each Way
Race 6 No: 3 Emerley Nolen
Race 7 No: 3 Zinnia Monelli
Best Roughie
Race 5 No: 1 Rachel Zane
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.
ALBION PARK ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $6,499.
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 all races.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
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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: 1,2,8,4
Race 2: 1,7,5,3
Race 3: 2,1,4,8
Race 4: 2,1,4,8
Race 5: 6,5,4,1
Race 6: 2,3,8,6
Race 7: 2,1,5,7
Race 8: 4,1,3,8
Race 9: 1,7,8,5
Race 10: 4,8,2,6
Race 11: 2,4,8,7
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 1 Gemtree Dynamo
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 4 Pure Ability
Roughie: Race 3, No. 1 Max Jake
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park including the State of Origin Match Race Series – SA V Vic.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,4,2,5
Race 2: 1,3,6,7
Race 3: 4,2,8,1
Race 4: 1,5,2,3
Race 5: 5,1,6,2
Race 6: 2,1,6,8
Race 7: 5,7,1,2
Race 8: 1,2,4,8
Race 9: 1,7,5,4
Race 10: 8,6,4,2
Race 11: 2,3,4,5
Best Bets: Race 4, No. 1 Honcho Monelli
Each-Way: Race 7, No. 5 Black Antico
Roughie: Race 8, No. 8 Master Chaos
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$10,710 Heats UBET Adelaide Cup – 515m (Best greyhounds nominated. Special conditions apply. Final Friday 12/10/18.
(*$20,000 SA Trainer Bonus or $10,000 Interstate Trainer Bonus if any Trainer can win 2 of 3 Feature events 1. Oaks/Derby Finals (20/9) 2. Match Race Overall Winner (27/9) 3. Adelaide Cup Final (12/10). – Trainer can only win bonus once. Conditions apply)
$2,310 Open Maiden – 515m
$3,965 Mixed – 600m
$5,240 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Monday 1st October (public holiday) with GRSA at 9.00am.
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 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 Mcmahon kennels, Peter Byrne, Matt Lanigan and the Galea kennels who all nominated greyhounds.
We will hopefully see all these 8 greyhounds progress to the Heats of the Group 1 Adelaide Cup next week.
UBET, TAB and Sky Racing have been very supportive of this series. UBET and TAB have markets open on Head to Head winners, Overall winner and SA v Vic State winner markets also available. The TAB have done up a marketing document about the series to be sent to all TAB and UBET outlets explaining the series. With all races on Sky 2 and two races on Sky 1, Sky Racing have a dedicated host explaining the series and giving previews, tips and market movers.
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.
The $8,500 State Of Origin Match Race series is race 4 on the program tonight with the first Match listed to jump at 7.22pm (SA time).
The Final field is:
1. Honcho Monelli (SA) Tony Rasmussen
2. Degani (VIC) William Mcmahon
3. Bernardo (VIC) William Mcmahon
4. Nations (SA) Tony Rasmussen
5. Spring Bridge (SA) Greg Board
6. Saint David (VIC) Peter Byrne
7. Cairnlea Jet (SA) Petar Jovanovic
8. Dr. Mino (VIC) Judith Mcmahon
9. Zipping Clive (VIC) SCR
10.Alpha Aion (SA) SCR
Matches will be (1-4) will be -
1. Honcho Monelli (SA) v Degani (Vic) at 7.22pm worth $3,750/$500 - (Sky 1 & Sky 2)
2. Bernardo (Vic) v Nations (SA) at 7.31pm worth $3,500/$500 - (Sky 2)
3. Spring Bridge (SA) v Saint David (Vic) at 7.40pm worth $3,250/$500 - (Sky 1 & Sky 2)
4. Cairnlea Jet (SA) v Dr. Mino (Vic) at 7.49pm worth $3,000/$500 - (Sky 2)
Overall State of Origin winner (based on overall times) $5,000, second $2,500, third $1,000
ADELAIDE CUP TRIALS TONIGHT
Tonight Victorian trainer Matt Lanigan will trial both Zipping Clive and Zipping Inglis 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 31 starts with 104 placings and prizemoney just over $41,000 and Zipping Inglis is a winner 15 races form 52 starts and 19 placings and prizemoney around $65,000.
They will trial together.
2018 UBET ADELAIDE CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY (Public Holiday)
The 2018 UBET Adelaide Cup nominations will close on Monday 1st October at 9.00am.
This is a Public Holiday in South Australia however due to potential Adelaide Cup greyhounds performing over the weekend the Grading department felt it was important to come in on the Monday and do the fields. Phone lines will be open but only in regard to Grading. It promises to be another terrific series with the locals taking on the big guns from interstate.
The series is a two week format with heats (up to 8) on Thursday 4th October and the big Group 1 UBET final ($75,000 to the winner) on Friday 12th October. There will also be a $10,710 consolation of the Cup on the supporting card along with the $11,435 Premiers Cup for the stayers over 731m. The $7,375 SA Country Cup will also be conducted with greyhounds qualifying from all over the State.
Nominations for Heats close at 9am on Monday, 1st October.
Ps – please note the nominations for the Mt Gambier meeting on Friday 5th October will also close at 9.00am on Monday 1st October.
BOOKING ON THE NIGHT
Bookings are now open for the 2018 UBET Adelaide Cup:
Chasers Buffet. $40 covers your seat in Chasers and their amazing all-you-can-eat buffet. Seating in Chasers provides you with the best positioning to see the festivities of the Adelaide Cup unfold. Book NOW to avoid disappointment as we usually book out. Phone 8243 7150.
General entry is gold coin donation and there will be tonnes of free rides and entertainment on the night. We should see some “SUPER DOGS” on the night.
GAWLER TO RACE ON THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE ADELAIDE CUP
Again with this years Adelaide Cup being on a Friday night, Gawler will race on the Thursday night (11th October).
There will be Grade 5 heats over 400m and Grade 6 heats over 531m with both finals to be conducted on Friday 19th October. There will also be a Novice 0-4 wins over the 643m. This meeting will be a Provincial 2 meeting.
Nominations close 9.00am on Monday 8th October with GRSA.
There will be trials at Gawler as normal on Thursday morning 11th October and there will be trials at Angle Park on Saturday 13th October after the Adelaide Cup.
CLASSIC 2018 PRELUDE (1) FINAL ON MONDAY NIGHT
We ran two heats of Classic 2018 Prelude (1) on Monday night with the winners being Victa Ashley in 29.72 for Mike Giniotis and Second Base for Graham Brown in 30.26. It will be Race 5 on Monday night with the final worth a total of $4,200.
AGRC/GRSA GREYHOUND AUCTION CANCELLED
The Greyhound Auction set down for Sunday 21st October has been cancelled due to insufficient entries.
After consultation with the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club the decision has been made to cancel and look to other alternates. The AGRC and GRSA would like to thank those participants that entered for the Auction in supporting this event. GRSA will contact all those who entered in regard to fee’s paid and return those monies. The AGRC and GRSA will also look to support those participants in assisting with selling their greyhounds.
HUGE SPRING CARNIVAL BONUSES FOR OAKS/DERBY, ADELAIDE CUP AND MATCH RACE SERIES
Greyhound Racing SA in support of our Spring Carnival announced significant bonuses attached to our major feature races over the next two months.
There are two fantastic bonuses –
a. There will be a $25,000 double bonus if a greyhound can win the Group 3 SA Oaks Final (20/9) or Group 3 SA Derby Final (20/9) and the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final (12/10). Should there be a dead heat in any of these Finals the bonus will be split accordingly with a maximum of $25,000 being paid for the double bonus.
b. There will be a $20,000 South Australian trainer bonus and a $10,000 Interstate trainer bonus if a trainer can win two feature events over two of our three feature race nights –
1. Oaks/Derby Finals (20/9) or 2. Match Race Overall Winner (27/9) or 3. Adelaide Cup Final (12/10). There will be a maximum of one bonus per Trainer. Should there be a dead heat in any of these events the bonus will be split accordingly with a maximum of $40,000 being paid for the trainer bonus. To be eligible to win the trainer bonus the greyhound is to be registered in your kennel no later than one month prior to the Adelaide Cup Final (12/10).
PORT AUGUSTA MOVED FROM NOVEMBER 17 TO NOVEMBER 24
After a request from the Port Augusta GRC their meeting scheduled for Saturday 17th November has been moved to Saturday November 24.
2018 SA COUNTRY CUP
Below are details of where greyhounds can qualify for the $7,375 SA Country Cup Final, to be run at Angle Park over 515 metres on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday 12th October 2018.
Specific conditions apply.
Qualifying
Track Dist. Date of Meeting
Port Augusta 503m Saturday 22.09.18 (Tarwyn Park & Crimson Sally)
Mt Gambier 512m Sunday 23.09.18 (Hutch & Paraphernalia)
Strathalbyn 536m Friday 28.09.18 (1 Heat)
Gawler 531m Sunday 30.09.18 (1 Heat)
Country Cup Final Prizemoney
1st $5,000
2nd $1,250
3rd $625
Unplaced $100
STRATHALBYN TRIALS – STARTING TIMES
On Wednesday nights there has been a variance in starting times.
• Untimed grabs will now start at 5.30pm from 5th September
• All trials including grabs and pen trials start at 6:30pm
• Field Trials followed by Single Trials from each distance starting at 536m to 416m to 319m
• At conclusion of 319m Pen Trials late Grab Trials will commence starting from 319m to 416m to 536m
ACCELL THERAPY MAT TO BE USED AT TRIALS
The mat is now available in the foyer area of the Angle Park building.
GRSA in conjunction with Accell Therapy will start demonstrating the use of the Mat at Angle Park trials on Tuesday nights. Julie from Accell Therapy will be oncourse and we will advise that dates and times. It is recommended that a greyhound derives benefit with a 15 to 20 minute session and is generally for recovery from racing or injury. It will still be available during normal office hours to be used (greyhounds racing on that day excluded). Please ask the Racing Admin staff if you wish to use the mat.
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 3rd October
Wednesday 10th October (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 17th October
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:
October 2nd (for APM Monday meeting on 8th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 10th October)
October 9th (for APM Monday meeting on 15th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 17th October)
October 16th (for APM Monday meeting on 22nd October – no APD Friday meeting on 26th October due to Time Grading meeting)
October 23rd (for APM Monday meeting on 29th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 31st October)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.