Angle Park Racing Preview - 19.1.17
by The Shadow
Highlights a plenty here at headquarters tonight, we have 5 very good heats of the John Gray, add to that the SA Sprint final which has a more than a handy $15,000 to the winner in a top quality line up. Also on the card is a 600m and 731m event. Now let’s back some winners!
Race 1, we kick off with the Janice Jones trained High Eden Snow from the rails draw, he is very smart when left alone early and is boxed to win. Molly Dobbs has become the punters nightmare as he bobs up at big odds so we must put him in again. Box up the inside brigade. 1.2.3.4.
Race 2, this is a toughie, I will stick with one I tipped last week in Springvale Paris, she led for one stride and then was checked out the back. She will be good odds again and is a chance in an open affair. Stick Figure and Cairnlea Ollie will be right in the mix. Box Up 1.4.6.8.
Race 3, the Ben Rawlings kennel has a smart one in Snakebite Bale, he has won 4 from 4 here, all in quick times and tonight should be no different. He looks a stand out but will be skinny odds. Cyclone Clifford will be running on and can fill a place. 1 from 4.6.8 boxed.
Race 4 - The old fellow in Gun McBain can return to the winners circle from the inside draw, he is a marvellous old fellow and can win. Fly As One has struggled at his past couple but is an improver. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 5 - I like the bookends in Yesteryear and Bella Trix, the latter who has early pace and from the wide draw is a chance of pinching this. Zipping Prince will be running on and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.5.6.8.
Race 6, good even event and I will go with the pacey Nit Noi in box 2. She isn’t the strongest but might skip away with a big break. Wayne’s Error is in fine form of late and will be charging home. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 7 and the pacey Fabregal has been in fine form of late and should prove the measuring stick in this. She carved out quick sectionals last start when rundown in quick time. We will put her on top, Trace Amount has been racing well as is Relton. Box Up 4.6.7.8.
Race 8 - the Final of the SA Sprint and the champ in Worm Burner bounced back with a slick win here last week and from box 1 will be very hard to beat again. The big danger is Marlow Brown who carved out a BON 29.70 here last week from box 8. He has tremendous box manners and is right in this. Texas Titan will get a long way back but is a value runner for the pick 4 as he will be flying home late. Box Up 1.3.5.8.
Race 9, this is the 600m affair and we will go with Sutton Steele, he is quick early and loves a wide draw. Zipping Gator was a last start winner over the sprint and the extra distance shouldn’t be a worry. Box Up 2.6.7.8.
Race 10, Springvale Bryne can return to the winners circle with the absence of Bogie Bekim, she can take up the early lead and be too strong. Go You Girl loves to fill a place as does Keroma Storm. 6 from 4.2.1
Race 11 and we can go home on a winning note with the pacey Are Ate out in box 8. He should find this more to his liking. Pelican Keeping is a must and good odds and a win wouldn’t be a surprise despite his poor draw of 4. Box Up 4.5.7.8.
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 1 - High Eden Snow
Race 8, No: 1 - Worm Burner
Best Each Way
Race 4, No: 1 - Tommy’s Tune
Best Roughie
Race 2, No: 8 - Springvale Paris
UBET JACKPOTS TONIGHT
ANGLE PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 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.
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 $138.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta 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 ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $5,682.
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.
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: 1,2,3,4
Race 2: 6,1,4,2
Race 3: 1,7,4,5
Race 4: 2,1,6,4
Race 5: 6,3,8,1
Race 6: 2,8,4,6
Race 7: 4,7,5,8
Race 8: 1,5,3,8
Race 9: 8,6,4,2
Race 10: 7,2,4,1
Race 11: 8,5,4,6
Best Bet: Race 9, No: 8 - Zipping Gator
Each-Way: Race 5, No: 6 - Thumb A Ride
Roughie: Race 6, No: 2 - Nit Noi
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park including the heats of the John Gray and Final of the SA Sprint Championship.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,6,7
Race 2: 1,6,4,2
Race 3: 1,8,4,5
Race 4: 2,1,3,4
Race 5: 6,1,8,3
Race 6: 3,4,2,6
Race 7: 4,6,3,5
Race 8: 5,8,1,4
Race 9: 8,1,6,3
Race 10: 6,4,2,1
Race 11: 7,8,5,6
Best Bets: Race 7, No: 4 - Fabregal
Each-Way: Race 6, No: 3 - Blown Away
Roughie: Race 8, No: 2 - Coorong Kid
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January was released last 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 –
$8,565 John Gray Grade 5 Feature – 515m (Heats 19/1/17)
$2,445 Heats Juvenile Feature – 515m ($4,590 Final 2/2/17)
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 23rd January at 9.00am with GRSA
RACE NIGHT DESK UNAVAILABLE TONIGHT
Due to illness of staff for tonight we unfortunately will not have staff behind the Race Night Office counter. The area will be open to participants to take fields and race results as per normal again.
The Trainers Fee will be paid upstairs by Hospitality staff between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.
GRSA will provide signage for industry participants and if there is paperwork to be lodged please try and organise with the fulltime staff prior to each Thursday night or drop it in the letter box or the overnight box near the old Administration entry point.
GRSA apologises if this causes inconvenience tonight.
2017 BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL TONIGHT
The best locally trained sprinters in the State gathered at Angle Park last week in two heats of the Bargain Steel Centre SA Sprint Championships.
The fastest qualifier for tonight’s final was the Paula Hearnden trained Marlow Brown in the second heat who sizzled around the Angle Park loam in a slick 29.70. Marlow Brown landed second from box rise hot on the heels of leader Aston Kody for Troy Murray and it looked like the two favourites were going to have a ding dong battle however Aston Kody sustained an injury entering the back straight leaving Marlow Brown with clear running over the concluding stages. He won by 1 length from Coorong Kid for Cameron Butcher who looks to be getting back to his brilliant best and Run The Jewels for Lauren Harris ran another nice race grabbing third.
In the first heat all eyes were on superstar sprinter Worm Burner for trainer Cameron Butcher. He had drawn perfectly in box 8 however after surprisingly missing the placings two weeks ago some form judges were wondering if he had come back to his brilliant best after the spider bite incident a few months ago. On dispatch he began nicely with the early lead taken up by Allinga Val for Yvonne King and Crisis Bale for Lisa Rasmussen. Down the back straight Worm Burner had got himself to the outside and looked like picking the leaders up easily however off the back straight he went for a needle eye opening on the inside with many favourite punters holding their breath as the field turned for home. Worm Burner shoulder his way through and quickly accelerated picking up Allinga Val near the finishing line to go on and win by almost 1 length in a flying 29.77. Allinga Val was super in the lead and will take some catching in the final tonight while last years Sprint Champion Mrs Bubbles for Matty Payne ran another honest race grabbing third place and will look to defend her title. Worm Burner has drawn box 1 tonight and it seems only bad luck can beat him however he can occasionally find some trouble on the inside so the first 100 metres will be very interesting.
The $22,000 Listed feature will be race 8 on the program tonight and is listed to jump at 9.13pm (SA time).
JOHN GRAY HEATS TONIGHT WITH FINAL ON JANUARY 26
It will be a huge night of racing on Thursday January 26 (Australia Day) at Angle Park with the running of the $8,565 John Gray Final.
This event is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m and has always been well supported by the Industry with 5 heats tonight. Who will join last year’s winner Are Ate, on the honour roll for this year?
A special mention to the AGRC who again are supporting the John Gray Final in 2017 and have been great supporters of this race for many years. Special thanks to local racing identity Ron Johnson who kindly donates a trophy each year for the winning connections.
The box draw for next week’s final will be conducted on course tonight after the running of Race 9.
BOGIE BEKIM IN PERTH ON SATURDAY NIGHT
The Ben Rawlings trained Bogie Bekim will be on the Perth Galaxy trail on Saturday night at Cannington when he competes over the staying trip in race 3.
He has drawn box 6 due to start at 10.20pm SA Time. He has been in brilliant form over the 731m at Angle Park and a good result in the west will see him again a berth in the Group 1 Galaxy heats on Saturday week. We wish all concerned the best of luck.
GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON FRIDAY 10TH FEBRUARY AT GAWLER
The date has been set for the Greyhound of the Year function at Gawler on Friday night 10th February 2017. It will be exciting to have our prestigious event at the Gawler venue for the first time with the awards looking very interesting this year.
To assist with the promotion of the evet GRSA called all the race names on Monday night at Angle Park after past GOTY winners. It will be also our intention to do this again on a Thursday night in a lead up to our Night of Nights and recognize our past champions.
OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATION FORM
As part of the GOTY awards GRSA present an Outstanding Service to the Industry Award and are calling for nominations.
Nomination forms are available here and from the Racing Office at GRSA. Please forward your nomination to [email protected], fax (08) 8268 2870 or GRSA, PO Box 2352, Regency Park, 5942 by COB Friday January 20 2017. The winner to be announced at the 2016 Greyhound of the Year Awards Dinner held on Feb 10, 2017. The decision of the judging panel will be final.
FINALISTS FOR THE 2016 SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
The Greyhound of the Year Selection Panel met yesterday and determined the Finalists for the 2016 SA Greyhound of the Year.
The panel members will now cast their individual votes on the title, with the winner announced at the Awards Dinner at Gawler on Friday 10th February. The Greyhound of the Year Panel members are also voting on the SA Bred GOTY, SA Distance GOTY and SA Sprinting GOTY to be announced at the Awards Dinner.
The Finalists are:
FABREGAL
2016 Starts 43-1sts 25, 2nds 8, 3rds 5
(SA Bred – Trevor Davey) Owner - Terry Mccallum
Trainer - Robyn Mackellar
2016 Prizemoney = $138,550
Greyhound of the Month –
Greyhound of the Month – April, May, July & October
- (scored votes in 6 months)
Won – Heat & Final Bogie Leigh Futurity (G2)
Heat, Semi Final & Final Gawler Produce Stakes
Heat SA Oaks (G3 – third in Final)
Heat & Final Gawler Gold Cup (G3)
Second – Heat & Final WA Oaks (G2)
Heat & Final State National Sprint Championship (G1 – seventh in National Final)
Third – Heat Adelaide Cup (G1)
Best Times: 29.39 (515m Angle Park)
30.39 (531m Gawler)
22.59 (400m Gawler)
29.55 (515m Sandown)
29.91 (520m Albion Park)
* Won 13 races in a row at Gawler (undefeated over the 531m winning 10 from 10)
MRS BUBBLES
2016 Starts 35 - 1sts 15, 2nds 8, 3rds 6
(SA Bred – Ben Murphy) Owner – John Cunningham & Andrew Peden
Trainer - Matthew Payne
2016 Prizemoney $54,800
Greyhound of the Month – January
- (scored votes in 3 months)
Won – Heat & Final SA Sprint Championship (Listed)
Xmas Sprint
Second – Heat Adelaide Cup (G1 – eighth in Final)
Third – Heat Gawler Cup (G3 - second in consolation)
Best Times: 29.43 (515m Angle Park)
34.89 (600m Angle Park)
30.65 (531m Gawler)
37.40 (643m Gawler)
* Won 7 of her 8 starts over the middle distance (600m & 643m)
SPRINGVALE BRYNE
2016 Starts 39 - 1sts 22, 2nds 8, 3rds 4
(SA Bred – Alan Mcculloch) Owner – Gavin Harris
Trainer - Gavin Harris
2016 Prizemoney $85,550
Greyhound of the Month –
- (scored votes in 3 months)
Won – Heat AGRC/GRSA Auction Series (second in Semi Final, second in Final)
Heat State National Distance Championship (second in Final, G1 – third in National Final)
Premier’s Cup
Second – Heat Sandown Cup (G1 – eighth in Final)
Third – Heat SA Distance Championship (third in Final)
Sixth – Topgun Stayers Invitation (G2)
Best Times: 30.00 (515m Angle Park)
35.18 (600m Angle Park)
43.04 (731m Angle Park)
37.88 (643m Gawler)
41.93 (715m Sandown)
* Missed a place once over 731m (4th) in 23 starts (16 wins & 6 placings)
WILBA BEAST
2016 Starts 39-1sts 19, 2nds 8, 3rds 5
(SA Bred – Tanya Rawlings) Owner – Ben Rawlings
Trainer - Ben Rawlings
2016 Prizemoney $64,270
Greyhound of the Month – June
- (scored votes in 4 months)
Won – Heat Breeders Prelude (1)
Heat Breeders Prelude (2) (second in Final)
Heat & Final Gawler Future Stars
Semi Final & Final Howard Ashton (G3 – second in heat)
Heat Gawler Produce Stakes (fifth in Semi Final)
Heat Gawler Sprint Classic (fifth in Final)
Doug Payne SA Bred Feature (Nov)
Second – Heat & Final (Gawler Breeders Classic)
Third – Heat State National Sprint Championship
Best Times: 29.64 (515m Angle Park)
21.91 (388m Angle Park)
30.85 (531m Gawler)
22.61 (400m Gawler)
* Has led at some point in 28 of his 39 starts
WORM BURNER
2016 Starts 40 -1sts 24, 2nds 7, 3rds 4
(SA Bred – Alan Mcculloch) Owner – Cameron & Yvonne Butcher
Trainer - Cameron Butcher
2016 Prizemoney $241,525
Greyhound of the Month – February, August, September & November
- (scored votes in 7 months)
Won – Heat, Semi Final & Final SA St Leger
Heat & Final State National Sprint Championship
Final National Sprint Championship (G1)
Heat Adelaide Cup (G1 – second in Final)
Heat Melbourne Cup (G1 – third in Final)
Second – Heat SA Sprint Championship (Listed – third in Final)
Fourth – Sandown Shootout (G2)
Seventh – Topgun Sprint (G1)
Best Times: 29.17 (515m Angle Park)
29.30 (515m Sandown)
* Won 13 Angle Park Metropolitan races in a row
ST LEGER HEATS NEXT MONTH
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2014 are to be run on Wednesday 8th February with the semi finals on Thursday 16th February and the final on Thursday 23rd February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is –
Heats - $1,130
Semi Finals - $4,590
Final - $8,565
Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Friday 3rd February
2017 GAWLER PRODUCE – SECOND PAYMENTS DUE ON 27TH JANUARY
With 94 greyhounds paid up for at the first payment stage back in November the 2017 Gawler Produce series is looking like an exciting series.
The second sustaining payment is due by Friday 27th January with notifications sent out last week with the final payment due on Friday 7th April 2017 if you haven’t already paid up for the whole series.
Nominations close at 9.00am tomorrow with GRSA.
SATURDAY MORNING TRIALS PROCEDURE
With some recent issues in regard to the Saturday morning trials at Angle Park, trial staff have advised that to make it simpler and clearer for participants and employees that there will be one block per distance where FOL, Catching Pen, Handlsips etc will be booked rather than having this separated. Trainers will get their number as normal for that distance and no one else will have the same number over that distance to stop any confusion. As per normal after every 10 trials there will be a track grade and they then move to the next distance (likely starting with 515m). GRSA will trial this for a period of time and I ask that participants please be patient with their fellow industry members and GRSA staff.
MARK AISTON TO FILL IN WHEN RAY FEWINGS ON LEAVE IN JANUARY
Our long time MC at Angle Park Ray Fewings will be taking some leave in this month and we are fortunate to have radio and TV personality Mark Aiston available to fill in while Ray is away. Mark has supported and followed greyhound racing for many years and it is terrific to have him on board. Mark will be hosting tonight and on 26th January along with the 2nd February while Ray is away.
BLACK CAPS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GRSA
Along with the white caps GRSA has now approved that black caps can be worn by participants. Both black and white caps with GRSA logos are available from GRSA at a cost of $10.
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:
January 24th (for APM meeting on 30th January – for APD Wednesday on 1st February)
January 31st (No Qualys for APM meeting on 6th February – for APD Wednesday on 8th February)
February 7th (for APM meeting on 13th February – for APD Wednesday on 15th February)
February 14th (for APM meeting on 20th February – No Qualys for APD Wednesday on 22nd February)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.
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.
GREYHOUND RACING SA TRAINER WORKSHOP
All current licensed trainers are required to attend a greyhound workshop to assess their competencies.
Currently, workshops are open for bookings with dates and schedules available on the GRSA website. Please select your preferred option and contact Renee on (08) 8243 7113. Please note all workshops are restricted to six participants per sessions.
Greyhound Racing SA Trainer Workshop Schedule
It is a requirement of all registered owner trainers and public trainers to attend one 3 hour workshop session. All efforts will be made to have workshops available however, they are subject to change depending on participant workshop bookings. There is a FAQ sheet available also with frequently asked questions so please look at the information available in the Industry pages on the GRSA website.
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 |
| 19/01/2017 | 1 | Gabe Vistolli | 2 | Barry Jones |
| 19/01/2017 | 3 | Darren Ensten | 8 | Ray Barkla |
| 26/01/2017 | 7 | Petar Jovanovic | 3 | Gary Siney |
| 26/01/2017 | 4 | Adam Manton | 1 | Tony Rasmussen |