Angle Park Racing Preview - 16.3.17
by The Shadow
Tonight’s highlight is the St. Patrick Day Sprint race 6 on the programme, the Cameron Butcher kennel should have a very good night and have 3 runners in this, look out for the Rasmussen kennel as they have several chances over the 11 event card. Venture to the 600 event, race 9 later in the night we see the return of Bogie Bekim who has taken on the best around Australia and came home with a big win beating the best in WA.
Race 1 and we tipped him last week and that is the Kirin Corby trained Harbormaster, he missed the kick then made late ground to run a strong 4th. He will only be improved by the run and is boxed for a bold showing, we can’t leave out Regal Looper who is racing well along with Ruff State who is drawn to kick up on the rails. Box Up 2.3.7.8.
Race 2 - I like the inside 3 here, all have good box manners on their night and have only had a handful of starts. Royal Bling is my tip to hold the lead into the 1st turn, Dorsal loves to track wide and will be running on. Box Up 1.2.3.7.
Race 3 - The main chances have all drawn poorly but it’s hard to go past Windmill Haze for the Kenny Gill kennel, he was a last start winner here in quick time and should be hard to beat again. Ten Pin Cam won from box 8 last week and loves to fill a place. Box Up 2.3.4.5.
Race 4 - the distance affair of the night and there is only 5 runners but all have a chance. Springvale Bryne will start the punters elect and resumed with a solid run over the sprint here last start. There is a newcomer in Caprice Monelli from WA now in the Rasmussen kennel so keep an eye on the betting with him. Box Up 1.2.4.8
Race 5 - Ben Rawlings rarely goes home without a winner and Bathtub Teddy hasn’t missed a cheque in his last 5 runs at this venue so he is a must for the trifecta. Sheeza Nitro has pace and if able to lead would prove very hard to beat. Box Up 1.6.7.8.
Race 6 - The St Patrick’s Day Sprint and the Butcher kennel look very hard to beat and could nearly trifecta the race with their 3 runners. I like Molly Be Nimble as she has the perfect draw down on the rails, she has won her last 4 here all in quick time. On Fire can be hit and miss on box rise but will be rattling home late. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 7 - The Jovanovic kennel has a handy one in Cairnlea Ollie, he has only missed a place once in his 6 starts and has notched up 4 wins and he looks hard to beat. Chopsticks is very smart when on song but misses the kick, add in Halo Blaze for value for the pick 4. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 8 - He is in fine form and we have been tipping him and that is Zoltan Bale, he is very hard to beat when on the lure and is drawn to win again at handy odds. Kennel mate Alice’s Entity should start the punters elect and is a must for our top 3. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 9 and this is a very handy 600 event but the Rawlings kennel look to have a strangle hold with their outstanding stayer Bogie Bekim, he has had a long campaign around Australia since the start of the year but should be primed 1st up to run quick time tonight so we will make him the stand out 8 from 1.2.4. Boxed.
Race 10 - The 2 main chances look to be Lyka Model in box 4 and Dyna Chirpy out in the pink both have been racing well and only bad luck would see them miss a place, add in Cash For Jam who could be a sneaky chance if things went the right way in the run to the 1st turn. Box Up 4.5.7.8.
Race 11 - Let’s hope we all go home on a winner with Hesa Jayclo, he is having his 99th career start tonight and has been knocking on door of late. Go Geronimo adds value as he will be working home late at good odds. Box Up 1.2.3.6
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 8 - Harbormaster
Race 8, No: 1 - Zoltan Bale
Best Each Way
Race 11, No: 1 - Hesa Jayclo
Best Roughie
Race 2, No: 7 - Communication
UBET JACKPOTS TONIGHT
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot 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.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
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.
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.
HOBART ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $7,764.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for March was released this 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 THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$2,445 Heats Grade 6 Feature – 515m ($4,590 Final 30/3/17)
$3,390 SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m
$? Graded – 600m
$4,990 Mixed – 731m
Nominations close Monday 20th March at 9.00am with GRSA
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s exciting 11 event card of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,8,3,7
Race 2: 3,2,1,7
Race 3: 2,4,5,8
Race 4: 4,8,1,2
Race 5: 1,6,7,2
Race 6: 6,1,2,5
Race 7: 1,2,4,5
Race 8: 2,1,3,4
Race 9: 8,1,4,2
Race 10: 1,5,4,8
Race 11: 1,3,6,2
Best Bet: Race 2, No: 3 - Dorsal
Each-Way: Race 3, No: 2 - Sally’s Girl
Roughie: Race 5, No: 1 - Aston Force
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park including the St Patrick’s Day Sprint and Launching Pad Final.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 8,2,5,7
Race 2: 3,7,1,2
Race 3: 5,4,2,1
Race 4: 4,8,1,6
Race 5: 6,7,8,2
Race 6: 1,4,5,3
Race 7: 4,8,2,1
Race 8: 5,2,4,1
Race 9: 8,4,5,7
Race 10: 5,4,1,2
Race 11: 6,7,1,2
Best Bets: Race 5, No. 6 - Bathtub Teddy
Each-Way: Race 3, No. 5 - Hesa Marlow
Roughie: Race 8, No. 5 - Molly’s Entity
THE 2017 SA LAUNCHING PAD FINAL TONIGHT
Our heats of the SA Launching Pad were run last Wednesday 8th March over the 515m at Angle Park for greyhounds that have won 1-4 races and no more than 28 starts. Heat winners were –
- Molly’s Entity (30.14)
- Farmin (29.95)
- Zoltan Bale (30.09)
The winner of the final will take their spot in the Launching Pad heats at Sandown in two weeks time however if the winner for whatever reason cannot take their spot then the next qualified greyhound will be given that spot. Tonight’s race will be race 8 on the program due to start at 9.13pm SA time.
The heats at Sandown will be run over the 515m on Thursday 30th March, the semi finals on Thursday 6th April with the $210,000 final run on Thursday 13th April.
2017 SA Launching Pad Final field listed below –
1. Zoltan Bale Tony Rasmussen
2. Alice’s Entity Tony Rasmussen
3. Tyla Grace Oswald Chegia
4. Aston Apollo Troy Murray
5. Molly’s Entity Lisa Rasmussen
6. Farmin Lauren Harris
7. Just As Tough Leanne Fagan
8. Heading My Way Troy Murray
9. Honky Tonk Gal SCR
10. Megastar Bound SCR
ST PATRICK’S DAY SPRINT TONIGHT
The St. Patrick’s Day Sprint tonight is another feature on a terrific program.
The race features the likes of Molly Be Nimble, On Fire, Wheel Spinner and She’s A Looper with leading trainer Cameron Butcher having three runners in tonight’s event. It will be race 6 due to start at 8.28pm SA time.
ANGLE PARK SLIPPING TRACK REPAIRED ON MONDAY
Due to a delay with the contractor the repairs for the Angle Park Slipping Track will be carried out on Monday and not tomorrow. GRSA apologisies for this delay which has been out of our control and reminding trainers that the slipping track will not be able to be used on this day.
BREEDERS 2017 PRELUDE (1) HEATS
Prelude (1) of Breeders 2017 will be run on Wednesday, 22ND March at Angle Park.
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2017. The Final will be run on Monday, 27th March. Prizemoney will be determined after nominations close.
Nominations close tomorrow (Friday, 17th March) with GRSA at 9.00am
STRATHALBYN FEATURE RACES START ON MARCH 31
Strathalbyn will be running feature races on Friday 31st March with –
· $1,130 Heats Next Lending FFA – 536m ($5,025 Final 7/4/17)
· $1,025 Heats 1062 Kennels Sprint FFA – 416m ($5,025 Final 7/4/17)
· $1,025 Heats Metro Roller Doors Cannonball FFA – 319m (Final 7/4/17)
Nominations close Monday 27th March at 9am with GRSA
FREE WIFI AT MCQUEENS AND CHASERS
The free wi-fi service is now up and running and is available to the public in both Chasers and McQueens. There should be no further issues.
ANGLE PARK QUALIFYING TRIALS –NOW WEEKLY
Angle Park Qualifying Trials will now be run 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:
March 28th (No Qualys for APM meeting on 3rd April – for APD Wednesday on 5th April)
April 4th (for APM meeting on 10th April – for APD Wednesday on 12th April)
April 11th (for APM meeting on 17th April – for APD Wednesday on 19th April)
April 18th (for APM meeting on 24th April – No Qualys for APD Wednesday on 26th April)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.
BOOKING ON LINE FOR SATURDAY MORNING TRIALS AT ANGLE PARK
GRSA will introduce the Online Booking process for Saturday morning trials starting on Saturday 1st April 2017.
Bookings will be taken as per normal by phone and online at 12.30pm on the Thursday before. Like Tuesday night these will be timeslots giving participants guaranteed bookings and allowing a smoother process. Trials on Saturday mornings start at 7.00am as normal with 25 minute blocks likely to go to around 10.30am. GRSA will monitor the bookings and attendance and may vary conditions and timeslots as required.
BOOKING OF TUESDAY NIGHT TRIALS AT ANGLE PARK
Please be advised to encourage participants to use the online booking facility for Tuesday night trials have opened up for bookings an hour earlier than phone bookings. You will therefore, be able to book online from 11.30am on the Monday prior to Tuesday night trials.
Being mindful that when booking online you can only book a maximum of 6 trials and then will have to ring the office from 12.30pm to book the remainder. Our GRSA staff is available to provide support and training for those participants who require it, please contact GRSA to organise.
This came into effect from Tuesday 22nd November trial session.
For participants who wish to continue to book via the telephone please ensure you follow the below directions:
1. DO NOT phone prior to 12.30pm as NO calls will be placed on hold and your call will not be answered prior to 12.30pm. By calling prior to 12.30pm you are actually inconveniencing yourself as you may be disconnected or directed to another area as the telephone system will not let you que for a long period of time.
2. Ensure you know exactly what type and number of trial/s you require.
3. No other queries will be answered to ensure a timely manner of answering the calls that are in que for booking trials.
4. Please understand that our staff provides you with the best possible and earliest time available so they will not enter into a debate about the reasons why.
5. DO NOT book more trials than required. GRSA will be monitoring this situation and if required action may be taken against offenders.
STRATHALBYN TRIALLING DATES
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Wednesday 29th March
Wednesday 5th April
Wednesday 12th April
Friday 21st April (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 26th April
AGRC MEMBERS LUCKY DOG DRAW
Each year we have drawn 4 names for each week’s Thursday APK race 8, next to each name is the box number of the dog you have drawn in Race 8. If your box number happens to win Race 8, you can renew your membership next year (30th June) for half price.
If you happen to own or train greyhounds racing on the date that your name has been drawn, you can choose to have your dogs drawn instead of the lucky box number and it works the same if your dog drawn happens to win. It is up to you to notify an AGRC committee member on the night that you want to take up this option and we will randomly draw one of your dogs competing on the night. AGRC Committee members are Alan Amezdroz, Barry Stewart, Petar Jovanovic, Melissa Trowbridge, Gabe Vistolli and Gavin Harris.
Below is the AGRC Lucky Draw for Members:
| Race 8 Date | Race 8 Box | Member | Race 8 Box | Member |
| 16/03/2017 | 8 | Heather Dawe | 6 | Ken Gill |
| 16/03/2017 | 1 | Wendy Matcott | 5 | Allan Francis |
| 23/03/2017 | 1 | Nick Paptheodrakis | 6 | Tabatha Robinson |
| 23/03/2017 | 2 | Paul Daminato | 3 | Alan Randall |