Angle Park Racing Preview - 20.4.17
by The Shadow
It looks to be a great night of racing here at headquarters tonight and the highlight is definitely the two heats of the SA Distance Championship, race’s 3 and 4 on the programme along with the Anniversary Cup heats. The Rasmussen kennel should have a huge night and let’s try and recoup a few dollars back after the Easter break. Don’t forget all events are Trifecta and First 4 races.
Race 1 - The Rob Harnas kennel has a handy one in Shaq Pack, he is a pacey type who has won 3 of his past 4 here and Gawler in handy times and he appears well drawn and can kick us off on a winning note. Venetian Mask can be hit and miss but is very smart with a clear run. Box Up 2.3.5.6.
Race 2 – The Ray Murray trained Blaxland is getting stronger with every run over the 500m and is drawn to give this a big shake from his rails draw so we will put him on top, venture out to Winsome Summer out in box 8 and she can improve with an ounce of luck early. Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Race 3 and the first of the Distance heats and we see the return of Bogie Bekim, it was a big run when he ran 2nd last Saturday night in the Association Cup Final at Wentworth Park. He should prove too strong if he hasn’t got jet lag. Micks Angel won here 2 runs back at his first look and the track and the Victorian visitor is certainly the improver. Box Up 1.2.5.8.
Race 4 is the second of the heats and this has several chances. I’m sticking with Springvale Bryne who has been knocking on the door over the 600m, she loves this trip and can lead and win. Hukanui was a last start winner here and is drawn to run another cheeky race. Box Up 1.4.7.8.
Race 5 - This is a wide open affair but I will stick with Regal Looper who won here last week in a handy 29.94 from box 6, he can be hit and miss on box rise but musters quickly. Huayra is very capable when on song and is worth putting in the trifecta. Box Up 4.5.6.7.
Race 6 – This is the first heat of the Anniversary Cup and I like the inside 3 in this and we will put Molly Be Nimble on top on her recent efforts, she can carve out quick times when out in front and looks the likely leader. Signal Peak has won 3 of his past 5 all in good times and is a must for the pick 4, add in Dyna Keitaro who will be rattling home late. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 7 – The second heat of the Anniversary Cup and the Rasmussen kennel has a very smart one in Striker Klinsman, he has won 3 of 3 since crossing the border all in quick times and he looks very hard to beat again even from the poor draw. On Fire only needs early luck from his wide draw and would take a power of beating, he has a terrific strike rate at this venue and will be right in the mix. Box Up 1.2.5.7.
Race 8 - As mentioned earlier I think the Murry Bridge kennel of the Rasmussen’s will have a big night and they can nearly trifecta this race. Alice’s Entity can lead their charge from box 2 as she is in superb form and will be very hard to beat and looks one of the better bets of the night. Loceryl loves running a place as does Rock Away, add in Aston Apollo for the pick 4. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 9 - Bill Wudarczyk has been in the industry a long time and he has always had a handy one in his kennel, you can add Hurucan to that who has won 3 from 3 all at this venue, he looks well drawn of the track and looks the likely leader. Molly’s Entity is hit and miss early but is a improver. Box Up 1.4.5.7.
Race 10 - Tear It Down is drawn for a bold showing here and he only needs to be handy early and hold the fence. Danyo’s Tom is the big improver and will find this a little easier than his past couple, Scottish Thistle will be charging home late and is a must for the pick 4. Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Race 11 - Let’s hope we can go home on a winning note with Alpha Castor, he has won at his only 2 SA starts and should keep on improving. Raven Sky won from this draw over the short and will be amongst the early leaders, add in Another Mai for value. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Best Bets
Race 2, No: 1 - Blaxland
Race 6, No: 3 - Molly Be Nimble
Best Each Way
Race 11, No: 1 - Raven Sky
Best Roughie
Race 7, No: 1 - Dyna Edgar
ANGLE PARK EXACTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Exacta Jackpot of $16,932.
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 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.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a First 4 Jackpot of $1,000 on All Races.
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 TRIFECTA JACKPOT ALL 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.
HOBART EXTRA DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 3 & 4 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Extra Double Jackpot of $2,517.
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$14,500 SA Distance Championship Final – 731m (Heats 20/4/17)
$13,750 Bargain Steel Centre SA Anniversary Cup Final – 515m (Heats 20/4/17)
$3,490 Grade 5 Bitches Only – 600m
$2,645 SA Owned Grade 6– 515m
Nominations close Monday 24th April at 9.00am with GRSA
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s super 11 event card of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 6,8,3,1
Race 2: 8,1,7,5
Race 3: 5,2,1,4
Race 4: 4,1,5,8
Race 5: 6,5,7,8
Race 6: 3,1,8,6
Race 7: 2,5,7,4
Race 8: 1,2,3,5
Race 9: 1,7,4,5
Race 10: 2,1,5,6
Race 11: 8,3,1,5
Best Bet: Race 2, No: 8 - Winsome Summer
Each-Way: Race 1, No: 6 - Shaq Pack
Roughie: Race 5, No: 6 - Huayra
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s excellent night of racing at Angle Park including the heats of SA Distance Championship and the Anniversary Cup.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 6,7,8,5
Race 2: 1,7,8,5
Race 3: 5,2,1,4
Race 4: 1,4,8,5
Race 5: 5,2,4,8
Race 6: 1,3,6,8
Race 7: 5,2,7,8
Race 8: 2,1,8,3
Race 9: 7,3,4,5
Race 10: 2,6,1,5
Race 11: 8,5,3,1
Best Bets: Race 8, No: 2 - Alice’s Entity
Each-Way: Race 6, No: 1 - Dyna Keitaro
Roughie: Race 5, No: 8 - Captain McLaren
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for April 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.
SA DISTANCE AND SA ANNIVERSARY CUP HEATS TONIGHT
Tonight at Angle Park we will see the running of two heats of the SA Distance Championship over 731m and two heats of the Bargain Steel Centre SA Anniversary Cup over 515m.
We have drawn together an outstanding line up of local speedsters and stayers along with some Interstate flavour with the racing expected to be tight and competitive.
The first 4 from each heat will qualify for next weeks finals with the Distance Championship worth $14,500 including unplaced and the Anniversary Cup worth $13,750.
The box draw for the Distance Championship will take place oncourse after the running of race 5 while the Anniversary Cup Final box draw will be conducted after race 8 tonight.
TRIAL BOOKINGS FOR TUESDAY NIGHT AT ANGLE PARK (ANZAC DAY)
This Tuesday (25/4) is Anzac Day and is a Public Holiday however GRSA in support of participants will trial at Angle Park as per normal.
This does represent an issue for bookings of trials due to no administration staff working on the Public Holiday. GRSA will move the bookings forward to accommodate the Tuesday with the procedure below to be followed –
• Online Bookings will open at 11.30am tomorrow (Friday 21/4)
• Phone Bookings will open at 12.30pm tomorrow (Friday 21/4)
• Online and Phone Trial Bookings will close at 4.00pm on Monday (24/4)
• There will be NO qualifying trials on Tuesday night (25/4)
• Trainers who have not booked and wish to trial can turn up however will be conducted after all bookings have been conducted
GRSA believes this is the best possible way to manage the trial bookings for Tuesday night due to the Anzac Day public holiday.
EXPANSION OF ALTERNATE LURE TRIALS ON SATURDAY MORNINGS
For several weeks GRSA has been conducting a limited trial of the blue, yellow and white lure which is currently in use in Victoria, WA and NSW.
Whilst the initial trial has been well received by those trainers participating, the lack of widespread participation has limited the volume of feedback required for GRSA to decide upon the future of the lure.
As a result, GRSA will conduct two full trial sessions using only the new lure. These will occur on consecutive Angle Park Saturday morning trial sessions on 22nd and 29th April, 2017.
GRSA recognises that trainers may be reluctant to participate in the trial, therefore the decision has been made to make these completely free sessions.
Details of Alternative Lure Trials
Where: Angle Park
When: Saturday 22nd April, 2017
Saturday 29th April, 2017
Time: Normal Saturday morning session from 7.00am
Cost: Free
Following these full trial sessions using the alternative lure, GRSA will then invite feedback from trainers which will then be discussed by the Industry Consultative Group (ICG) at their next meeting on Friday 5th May, 2017.
The intention of these trials is to explore why the blue, yellow and white lure would be unsuitable for introduction in SA. Local greyhounds competing interstate have performed well behind this type of lure (Worm Burner and Bogie Bekim) which suggests greyhounds will adapt quickly to the different lure type.
BOOKING ON LINE FOR SATURDAY MORNING TRIALS AT ANGLE PARK
GRSA introduced the Online Booking process for Saturday morning trials recently.
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.
BREEDERS 2017 PRELUDE (2) HEATS
Prelude (2) Heats of Breeders 2017 will be run on Wednesday, 26th April at Angle Park.
The Series is for all greyhounds eligible for Breeders 2017. After industry consultation the Final will NOW be run on Thursday, 4th May. Prizemoney will be determined after nominations close.
• Nominations close tomorrow (Friday, 21st April) with GRSA at 9.00am
2015 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION – FIRST HEATS IN MAY
In a lead up to the main series there will be a heat and final run at Angle Park over the 388m in May.
The $1,025 heats will be run on Wednesday 3rd May with the $3,000 final the week later on Wednesday 10th May.
Nominator bonus payment for this final is $400, $200, $100.
*Nominations close on Friday 28th April at 9.00am with GRSA.
The Main race series for greyhounds that were purchased through the 2015 Auction will be $4,590 Heats run on Thursday 8th June. The $26,000 Final will be run on Thursday 15th June 2017.
Prizemoney for the Main Series Final is $16,000, $5,000, $2,500, unplaced $500
Nominator bonus payment at $3,500, $2,500, $1,500.
There will be another series to be run in July or August over 515m for $1,130 heats and then the final on worth $5,000. These dates are yet to be confirmed.
Nominator bonus payment for this final is $400, $200, $100.
NEXT LOW GRADE FEATURE HEATS
The next low grade series at Angle Park will be run on Thursday 4th May with SA Bred Heats over the 515m for Grade 5 greyhounds.
The $4,590 final will be run on Thursday 11th May.
*Nominations close on Monday 1st May at 9.00am with GRSA.
2017 GROUP 3 HOWARD ASHTON
The major race for Breeders 2017 is the Group 3 Howard Ashton. Trainers are reminded that the heats will be run on Wednesday 17th May.
These will be followed by the Semi- Finals on May 25th and the $37,500 Final on June 1st. Total prizemoney for heats and semis will be determined by the number of races run.
The race is for greyhounds that are eligible for Breeders 2017. Greyhounds don’t have to have competed in the Preludes to run in the Group 3 Howard Ashton.
* Nominations close on Friday 12th May with GRSA at 9.00am.
GRADING REVIEW PANEL AND INDUSTRY CONSULTATIVE GROUP MEETINGS
The dates have been set for these upcoming meetings –
Grading Review Panel – Friday 28th April 2017
Industry Consultative Group – Friday 5th May 2017
NO BOOKMAKERS AT ANGLE PARK MONDAY & WEDNESDAY FROM MAY 1ST
Long serving Bookmaker Peter Damarell who has fielded at Angle Park on Monday’s and Wednesday’s for many years will reduce his commitment back to Thursday nights only at Angle Park from 1st May 2017.
GRSA would like to thank Peter and his staff for all their time and efforts over the years on these days. As mentioned Peter will continue as always on Thursday nights at headquarters.
KURT DONSBERG – ONCOURSE RACE NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHER FOR THURSDAY’S
GRSA has been able to secure the services of Kurt Donsberg for Thursday nights oncourse photography.
Kurt is no stranger to greyhound racing as he is the son in law of industry stalwart John Oehme so his face will be familiar to many industry people. We appreciate Kurt coming on board to assist us with Thursday nights. Those participants looking for a photo please contact GRSA in the short term.
On the other days/nights of racing GRSA will continue to allow participants to take their own presentation photos and if required gain access to the presentation area. Please just liaise with the stewards on the day for access.
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:
April 25th (No Qualifying Trials due to Anzac Day)
May 2nd (for APM meeting on 9th May – for APD Wednesday on 10th May)
May 9th (for APM meeting on 16th May – for APD Wednesday on 18th May)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.
STRATHALBYN TRIALLING DATES
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Friday 21st April (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 26th April
Friday 5th May
Wednesday 10th May
Friday 19th May (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 24th May
Friday 2nd June
2017 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION
The Greyhound Auction will be held on the 29th October 2017 making it the 4th one since its reintroduction.
The conditions have changed from last year due to breeding numbers and processes.
The main changes are –
• Extension of dates for eligible pups – increased to 1st October 16 to 31st June 17
• This will be a Reserve Auction with the vendor to pay commission on Reserve price if passed in to be eligible for the Race Series. There will be more information in the coming weeks.
Conditions below -
Auction Date: 29th October 2017
Whelping Dates: 1st October 2016 to 31st June 2017
Entry Fee: $50 per pup (non-refundable)
Commission: 11%
Minimum Upset Price: $500
Fees to Enter Race Series: Nil
Race Series Dates: June 2019 (Greyhounds 23-32 months old)
Race Series Stakes: 1st- $16,000, 2nd-$5,000, 3rd- $2,500, Unpl- $500 (if more than 50 pups) Breeder/Nominator Bonuses: 1st- $3,500, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500 (if more than 50 pups)
Special Conditions:
• Greyhounds purchased through the auction that are not SA Bred will be allowed the same grading exemptions in regards to Grade 6 and Juvenile races as locally bred greyhounds
• The main race series Heats and Final are scheduled for June 2019. One month before (May) there will be a Wednesday 388m series with Heats and Final for pups sold at the auction. There will also be a Wednesday heats 515m and Final Thursday night 515m held in July the month after the main race series
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