Angle Park Preview - Thursday 7th March, 2019
by The Shadow
With a strong 10 event programme it’s a must we win early, the night appears very even across the board so we will have a crack at the Trifectas. The kennel to follow looks to be the Mike Giniotis team, he has 3 runners engaged and they all look to have a big chance, don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - Victa Ashley can kick start the night for us, he is quick early and with moderate beginners around him he should lead and win. Flying Ellen is well drawn and should be working home well late, add Zipping Maisy for value. Box Up 1.3.4.5.
Race 2 - This is the Maiden of the night and with several youngsters making their debut we will go with Red Railer down in box 3, she is in the Rasmussen kennel and that certainly is a plus. Corbett and Spring Brigade appear the place chances. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 3 - I like one in this at each way odds at that is Unique Edition down in box 1 , he can be hit and miss early but will be doing his best work late. Victa Suzie and Hello I’m Jade are chances for our Trifecta. Box Up 1.3.4.7.
Race 4 - The Donald Turner trained Dynamo Jezz proved too strong over the short at Gawler last start and with his early pace should go very close in this from the inside draw. Data Queen is better than recent form suggests and could be the value runner if she finds the front early. Box Up 3.6.7.8.
Race 5 - Victa Caleb has been in terrific of late and he should take beating if he jumps to the front in this. Black Antico is a tardy beginner but will be running on late. Shot Thru and Times Right are also chances for our First Four. Box Up 1.5.6.8.
Race 6 - Spring Taylor looks to be one of the better bets of the night, she has won her past couple in good fashion here and Murray Bridge, the wide draw also suits. Rowchester Flash has handy Gawler form and can run into the placings from his good draw. Box Up 1.3.7.8.
Race 7 - Greyhound of the Year Honcho Monelli returned to the winner’s circle with a B.O.D 30.14 win at Murray Bridge last start, he still has more wins left in him and should go very close again. Westside Nippa has early pace and has won 4 of her past 5 here, she is drawn to run a cheeky race again. Box Up 1.3.4.6.
Race 8 - This is first of the two 600m affairs we have tonight and we will go with the Ben Rawlings trained Surfing Dyno down in box 1, he was a last start winner here in a slick 35.04 and gets a chance to lead and win again at handy odds. Waterloo Monelli should start the punters elect on his 2 performances here since transferring to SA, he rattled home to score here in 34.98 last week at short odds and is the one they have to beat but he can be hit or miss on box rise. Box Up 1.2.4.5.
Race 9 - Zipping Keely is another newcomer here at headquarters tonight and trialled over the 515m in a moderate 30.38, she had very handy form prior in Victoria and looks the big improver in this tonight. Phil’s Green is the one to beat, he will be running on strongly, add Unmistakable who is out to his right distance. Box Up 1.4.5.8.
Race 10 - Sway Bars can send us home on a winning note, she has been placed in 4 of her past 5 and can finally break through despite the draw. Spring Cuervo has struggled at his past 3 but is more than capable of improving here at headquarters. Box Up 4.5.7.8.
Best Bets
Race 1 NO 3 Victa Ashley
Race 6 NO 7 Spring Taylor
Best Each Way
Race 8 NO 1 Surfing Dyno
Best Roughie
Race 3 NO 7 Hello I’m Jade
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 DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,440.
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 TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Treble Jackpot of $6,059.
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.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
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The Man In The Tower gives his selections for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 3,1,7,5
Race 2: 1,2,3,8
Race 3: 4,6,2,1
Race 4: 3,8,1,6
Race 5: 6,8,1,5
Race 6: 1,7,8,3
Race 7: 1,4,6,7
Race 8: 1,3,5,7
Race 9: 4,5,1,8
Race 10: 4,7,8,5
Best Bets: Race 7, No. 1 Woodside Nippa
Each-Way: Race 6, No. 1 Rowchester Flash
Roughie: Race 8, No. 3 Stitch Em’ Rosey
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight's enjoyable night of racing at Angle park -
Race 1: 3,1,8,7
Race 2: 1,8,6,4
Race 3: 6,1,4,3
Race 4: 8,3,1,4
Race 5: 5,6,1,4
Race 6: 7,8,6,3
Race 7: 4,1,7,6
Race 8: 5,1,7,6
Race 9: 7,4,1,8
Race 10: 4,7,8,5
Best Bets: Race 3, No. 6 Eye Catcher
Each-Way: Race 5, No. 5 Time’s Right
Roughie: Race 9, No. 7 Lonnie Knight
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next week's Angle Park meeting features –
$4,820 Bitches FFA – 515m
$3,350 Masters Grade 5 – 515m (Masters Conditions. N/P)
$2,310 Open Maiden – 515m
$2,565 Juvenile – 515m
$3,965 Graded – 600m
$5,240 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Friday 8th March 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.
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.
“STOP PRESS”
MURRAY BRIDGE WEDNESDAY 13TH MARCH &
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY 15TH MARCH
NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW (FRIDAY 8TH MARCH)
DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER MURRAY BRIDGE CUP HEATS KICKS OF TOMORROW
The heats of the Murray Bridge Cup will be run tomorrow (Friday 8th March – Day meeting) with 5 high quality heats graded with plenty of speed and strength engaged. The Interstate raiders of Aston Valetta, Eye Got It and Kouta Mayhem just to name a few will take on the likes of Sarina Monelli, Master Chaos and Fantastic Chief.
The Cup Final on Sunday 17th March carry’s $22,000 in total prizemoney with $15,000 to the winner.
All races tomorrow will be broadcast on Sky Racing 1 with the first race at 11.01am SA time and the last of 12 at 2.39pm. The Cup heats will be races 6 to 10.
The Box Draw for the Cup will take place on course tomorrow after race 11 with the 5 winners and 3 fastest second placegetters qualifying for next Sunday’s final. There will be a $3,500 Consolation on next week’s program which trainers will have to re-nominate for.
- Nominations for the final meeting close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 13th March
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO NOMINATION PROCESS AND RACE MEETING COMPOSITION
(To take effect from February 11)
GRSA has a fundamental responsibility to manage weekly nominations and the scheduling of meetings in a manner which is responsive to the environment in which we operate and that best serves the interests of our local participants. In noting the frequency with which nominations for race meetings are being extended – particularly during the summer months – and having regard for current supply pressures, the Racing Department will be adopting a new approach to race meeting composition from Monday, February 11.
For all meetings, other than for extraordinary circumstances, each timeslot will be afforded ONE extension of nominations period only. The table below summarises the current standard closing times for meeting nominations and the final closing time that will apply from February 11.
In the event that the standard nominations closing time changes (due to Public Holiday, for example) the Racing Department will notify of that change via text and Industry Facebook.
Additionally, the priority for the Racing Department in constructing a race meeting will be to prioritise the number of races conducted over average field size. To the extent that some smaller field sizes need to be drawn – noting that a standard minimum of six runners will apply – to meet that objective, that is the approach that will be adopted. Exceptions to the minimum field size may apply in some instances such as for Thursday night staying events, match races, mixed higher grade events, time grading or to accommodate specific feature race requirements.
GRADE 6 CONDITIONS TO CHANGE DUE TO MONDAY NIGHT 388M - FROM 10TH FEBRUARY 2019
For meetings graded from 10th February, 2019 (first meeting affected will be Monday, 18th February) all greyhounds will use their City B grade and not APD Wednesday grade. There will be no retrospective grading for meetings graded from 10th February, 2019. So what grade your greyhound is at that time is what it will be going forward. Prizemoney will be short course City B money and winning greyhounds will take a penalty to be consistent with other meetings.
With 388m now considered on a Monday night (City B) the grading guidelines will also be changed (see below) to have consistency with our tracks. The main change is City A Thursday stands alone with winning only one Grade 6 event and also if you win a Grade 5 event you lose all Grade 6’s everywhere which has been in for some time. City B Monday night will now be considered for meetings graded from 10th February, 2019 like Gawler where you could win two Grade 6’s as part of your 4 (Non SA Bred) or 12 (SA Bred). This means, on a Monday greyhounds can win a 388m and then a 515m or a 600m and 515m. Please contact the Grader for further clarification if required.
UPDATE TO PATHWAY AND TIME GRADING TIME STANDARDS (Inclusion of Murray Bridge)
The GRSA Racing Department wishes to advise of an update to the time standards for both Time Grading and Pathway Racing. This update allows for the inclusion of Murray Bridge, following three months of racing at the venue and the subsequent evaluation of times being recorded. The changes will be implemented with immediate effect.
The Murray Bridge time standards will be subject to ongoing review to ensure they are consistent with the time standards from the other SA tracks.
PATHWAY TIME STANDARDS
REPAIRS TO GUTTERS ON ADELAIDE ROAD BY COUNCIL STARTING NEXT WEEK
GRSA was advised that the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Council will be commencing road works from 25/2/19 to 25/3/19 to repair curb and gutters. This will affect Adelaide Road and likely participants, staff and patrons accessing the Angle Park venue. There may be road closures, traffic delays etc during this time.
HEATS LAUNCHING PAD SA SERIES ON MONDAY NIGHT
We have two heats of the SA Launching Pad series to be run on Monday night over the 515m at Angle Park. This race is for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no more than 28 starts.
The heats are high quality with the likes of Vermouth, Bailey Rocks and Sprint Sniper engaged in heat 1 (race 5 @ 7.32pm) and Fly By Them, Red Rock and Alfieri engaged in heat 2 (race 6 @ 7.53pm). The first 4 from eachj heat will progress to the SA Final to be run on Thursday, 21st March over the 515m with prizemoney of $4,820 and will also be Non Penalty along with the heats.
The winner of the SA Final will take their spot in the Launching Pad Heats two weeks later at Sandown, however, if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot. The Heats at Sandown will be run over the 515m on Thursday, 4th April with the Semi-Finals on Thursday, 11th April and the $150,000 to the winner Final run on Thursday, 18th April.
EMERLEY PARK WILL NOT TRIAL ON MONDAYS
GRSA has been advised that Emerley Park has now been closed for Monday trials. Emerley Park will provide services for education on day/days to suit with regard to weather, racing, trialling etc.
The straight is being maintained on a daily basis to ensure a safe surface for “free” galloping.
Please contact Judi Hurley on her landline 08 8520 2347 for more information. Please leave a message if there is no answer.
TRIALLING FOR GAWLER AND MURRAY BRIDGE TO SWAP IN MARCH FOR TWO WEEKS
With Gawler and Murray Bridge swapping Friday and Sunday for racing on two weekends in March it is also necessary to swap trial days. Therefore, Murray Bridge will trial on Thursday mornings the 7th March and 28th March and Gawler will trial on Friday mornings the 8th March and 29th March.
PORT AUGUSTA NEXT MEETING SATURDAY 16TH MARCH
Port Augusta features for the clubs final twilight meeting on 16th March -
- Pastoral Hotel Floodlighting Cup Open - 447m - ($700 plus Cup & Rug - $170 - $130)
- South Augusta Football Club Open Feature - 503m - ($600/Trophy - $170 - $130)
- Jack McSporran Memorial Grade 5 – 447m ($600/Trophy - $170 - $130)
- Dan van Holst Pellekaan Mp Maiden - ($600/Trophy - $170 - $130)
- All other maiden and graded races over 447m, 503m and 591m as nominations received - ($600/Trophy - $150 - $120)
- Trainers Travelling Guarantee to Apply
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Tuesday 12th March
COUNTRY CUPS
2019 MOUNT GAMBIER CUP SERIES KICKS OF ON SUNDAY 24TH MARCH
The Mount Gambier Cup carnival will be run over two weeks this year, highlighted by the 2019 Fairthorne Forestry Mount Gambier Cup Final on Sunday, March 31. The Cup is a listed event and will carry $22,000 in total prizemoney with $15,000 to the winner.
On Sunday, 24th March the Club will conduct the Fairthorne Forestry Mount Gambier Cup Heats with 8 terrific Heats anticipated. The Club will also be running Heats of The Produce Store Feature Maiden over 512m and Heats of the Formula 400 Open over 400m.
On Sunday, 31st March the Club will not only feature the $22,000 Fairthorne Forestry Mount Gambier Cup Final it will also feature a $3,500 Consolation of the Cup which trainers will need to renominate for, the $2,500 The Produce Store Maiden Final, the $2,500 Formula 400 Final, a $2,500 The Tankman 600 Open Feature over 600m along with a $1,500 Back to Distance Racing stayers event over the 732m. It looks to be a superb two weeks of racing in the South East of the State.
- Nominations for the heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Tuesday, 19th March
MURRAY BRIDGE CUP & MOUNT GAMBIER CUPS BIG BONUSES
It will be a big month of racing this month particularly for the Murray Bridge Club and Mount Gambier Clubs when they will conduct their Cup meetings.
GRSA has introduced a couple of bonuses to link both events which will include a $5,000 bonus if the same dog can win both the Murray Bridge Cup and Mount Gambier Cup and a $5,000 trainer bonus if the same trainer can win both Cups (SA or Interstate or different dogs).
BREEDERS 2019 PRELUDE (1) HEATS
Prelude (1) of Breeders 2019 will be run on Monday 25th March at Angle Park. The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2019. The Final will be run on Monday, 1st April. Prizemoney will be determined after nominations close.
- Nominations close Wednesday, 20th March with GRSA at 9.00am
SA DISTANCE AND SA ANNIVERSARY CUP HEATS THIS MONTH
Feature racing continues at Angle Park this month with the running of the Heats of the SA Distance Championship over 731m and the Bargain Steel Centre SA Anniversary Cup over 515m on Thursday 28th March. Both finals will be run the following week on Thursday 4th April which are open events worth $14,500 for the Distance with unplaced and $13,750 for the Sprint with the winner collecting $10,000. The honour role for both events are a who’s who of Greyhound racing with last years winners Ashom Monelli winning the Distance Championship and Cairnlea Jet taking out the Anniversary Cup.
- Nominations close on Monday 25th March with GRSA at 9.00am.
“EASTAR” MATCH RACE TRIALLING CONDITIONS NOW RELEASED - FIRST OPPORTUNITY 21ST MARCH
Trials will be conducted on Thursday 21st March, Thursday 4th April and Thursday 11th April at the Angle Park race meetings over the 515m. There will be up to eight trials conducted each night, with a maximum of two dogs per trial with a total of 8 greyhounds trialling per night. These trials will be run between races at the discretion of the stewards. Trainers must book these trials with Greyhound Racing SA by 11.00am on the day.
All greyhounds will be eligible to trial, whether on the current list of greyhounds that have broken 30 seconds in winning since 1st December 2018 at Angle Park to improve their position or haven’t won over the 515m from 1st December 2018. Local eligibility conditions still apply.
Each greyhound will only be allowed to trial once in an effort to improve their position or obtain a spot on the list.
LOCAL MATCH RACE SERIES “THE SA EASTAR” IN APRIL
The SA Local Match Race series nicknamed “The SA Eastar” will be held on Thursday night, 18th April (Easter) at Angle Park. Eligibility for South Australia local greyhounds will be based around the Nationals conditions. They will need to be trained in SA 76 days out of the last 150 prior to the close of nominations.
Selection for this series will only be based around winning times at Angle Park. For greyhounds that have run over the 515m at Angle Park on any meeting since 1st December, 2018 their fastest winning time will be recognised and put them on the list for selection.
The head to head matches will be decided based on the final listing and nominations. Match 1 will be 1 v 4, Match 2 will be 2 v 3, Match 3 will be 5 v 8 and Match 4 will be 6 v 7. There will be no manual selection from the Grader. The top 4 seeded greyhounds will be rewarded with more prizemoney.
The overall winner of the local Match Race series will be guaranteed a spot in the State of Origin Match race series (SA V Vic) in September so long as it is nominated and eligible to represent SA.
Winners of match races –
Match 1 – 1 v 4 $4,500, Match 2 – 2 v 3 $4,000, Match 3 – 5 v 8 $3,500, Match 4 – 6 v 7 $3,000
There will be no unplaced money. Overall SA Eastar winner (based on overall times) - $5,000, second $2,500, third $1,000.
The top 30 greyhounds that have won at Angle Park since 1st December 2018 are –
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- Shima Breeze – 29.30
- Cawbourne Swade – 29.48
- Sennachie – 29.51 (Not Eligible)
- Fabwik – 29.51
- Victa Ashley – 29.55
- Premier Double – 29.62
- Querencia- 29.67
- Alicante Bouchet – 29.70
- Lektra Theory 29.72
- Bailey Rocks – 29.74
- Love Made Me – 29.74
- Westside Nippa – 29.74
- Red Rock – 29.76
- Star Anise – 29.80
- Vermouth – 29.80
- Gemtree Dynamo – 29.81
- Come On Enzo – 29.81
- Shima Mart – 29.83
- Jack Get Back – 29.84
- Honcho Monelli – 29.86
- Shimando 29.86
- Black Antico – 29.87
- Don Lesta – 29.88
- Rachel Zane – 29.88
- Max Shake – 29.88
- Come Home – 29.88
- Dyna Maple - 29.89
- Private Nangar – 29.89
- Samprass – 29.90
- Ritzi Chicky – 29.91
GRSA TRIALING SCHEDULE UPDATED
- Murray Bridge from 6pm Tuesday and 9am Friday. STAT and Qualys once a month to be run at 6.50pm – 7.15pm the same as Angle Park. Dates will be Tuesday 5/3/19, 2/4/19, 14/5/19, 11/6/19.
- Gawler from 7am Monday and 7am Thursday. Thursday is STAT and Qualys every week
- Angle Park from 6pm Wednesday and 7am Saturday. STAT and Qualys every Wednesday for the corresponding Monday APM meeting (12 days later due to nominations)
- Please note when trialling at Angle Park a ticket is required. To get a ticket trainers must advise staff by paying or for payment to go onto their account. Staff have been advised that greyhounds cannot trial without a ticket being presented.