Angle Park Racing Preview - 21.9.17
by The Shadow
As the racings hots up, here at headquarters tonight we have 2 finals each worth $25,000 to the winner. They are the 2017 Coffex Coffee SA Oaks which is race 6 on the programme and the 2017 BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby which is race 8 , to top the programme off we have 2 very good races over the 600m and don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First Four events. The kennel to follow is the Mark Delbridge team.
Race 1 and this is a tricky one to kick off with and I like one at big odds in Molly Dobbs, she is normally a quick beginner and with luck she might be able to pinch this. Barossa Kid is very smart when on song as is Wheel Spinner who has drawn very well. Box Up 1.3.5.6 and don’t forget about the Guaranteed Trifecta Pool of $10,000.
Race 2 - Gavin Harris looks to have a smart one in Zinfandel Zara, she won here on debut in a smart 29.78 from box 5 and looks very hard to beat again on that effort. The dangers if any will come from Edison Bale and Addison’s Way. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 3 and this is the 1st of the 600m heats and Jacqui Blax should have the pace to lead from box 1, he has been looking for the extra trip and will lead here for a long way. Aston Amon has terrific form over this distance and is my pick as he has won here in quick time in the past. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Race 4 - The 2nd of the 600m heats and if Harbourmaster is able to lead he would take a power of beating. He will be doing his best work over the last 100m but has proven costly with punters in the past. Sutton Steele steps quickly and has been knocking on the door of late. Box Up 4.5.7.8.
Race 5 - The Victorian sprinter Raw Ability is in fine form, he has won 11 of 21 along with 3 placings and was a last start winner at the Meadows from this draw. High Eden Frost will come out running and his home track advantage makes him my top pick, he loves this track and looks the likely leader .Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Race 6 - This is the Final of the SA Oaks and with $25,000 to the winner it’s certainly worth winning. It is more open than people think with at least 4 good chances and I will stick with Hoo Gur Affair for the Angela Langton kennel. I have tipped her at both of her starts here at headquarters only to be the bridesmaid on both occasions; she has moderate beginners on her inside and might be able to land close to the lead. Slinky Inky rattled home late last week for the powerful Jeff Britton kennel to win from box 6 and will be very hard to beat again on that effort, add the well-drawn Osakalaka who looks the improver. Box Up 1.4.5.6.
Race 7 - There is a lot of early pace in this so it will be who can get the clear run early so we will go with Dyna Dean down in box 2, he was a last start winner at the Meadows in 29.87 from the same draw and he should be able to kick up early and prove too strong. Rock Away is racing well and loves to fill a place. Box Up 2.3.5.7.
Race 8 - This is the SA Derby Final and it’s very hard to tip against the Jeff Britton trained superstar Mepunga Blazer, he jumped to the front here last week and made short work of his opposition winning by over 11 lengths in a sensational 29.25. It’s one of the quickest runs we have seen here at headquarters in a long time and he will jump the short price favourite. Maurice Minor flashed home late to win in 29.64 and can only keep on improving with another run on the track. Black Bombshell has a good turn of early pace and is well drawn down on the rails. Box Up 3.5.6.7.
Race 9 - The Delbridge kennel can get some petrol money with Dyna Aviator from box 4, he will find this more to his liking than his last start 4th here behind Maurice Minor. He has moderate beginners on his inside and is very strong; the dangers will come from Sweeping Strikes and Cairnlea Gump. Box Up 3.4.7.8.
Race 10 - We will stick with the old fellow in Gun McBain, he set the pace with a nice win at Gawler last week leading throughout from box 6 to register his 66th win from his 162nd starts. From the wide draw he might be able to pinch this. Shimatron from the Rasmussen kennel has been well travelled of late and will be the one to watch as he will be flying home over the top of them, add Aston Apollo who is no slouch early. Box Up 2.5.7.8.
Race 11 Dyna Elvio will appreciate the grade and the draw in the final event, he was beaten by a massive margin here last week behind Mepunga Blazer in slick time and from the rails can send us home on a winning note. Lepa Nada has pace and has a handy record at this venue. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Best Bets
Race 2, No: 8 - Zinfandel Zara
Race 5, No: 5 - High Eden Frost
Best Each Way
Race 6, No: 1 - Osakalaka
Best Roughie
Race 1, No: 6 - Molly Dobbs
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA GUARANTEED POOL OF $10,000 ON RACE 1
Race 1 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Guaranteed Trifecta Pool 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 FIRST 4 JACKPOT’S ON RACES 6 & 8
Race’s 6 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000 each.
ANGLE PARK DOUBLE TRIO JACKPOT
Race 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $73.
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 TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Treble Jackpot of $5,054.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Trifecta Jackpot of $1,000 on All races.
HOBART QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $2,500
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $2,500.
HOBART DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,618.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s terrific Angle Park meeting.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,3,5,8
Race 2: 8,3,1,5
Race 3: 2,1,6,8
Race 4: 7,2,1,5
Race 5: 5,8,7,1
Race 6: 8,4,5,1
Race 7: 2,1,8,7
Race 8: 7,3,6,4
Race 9: 3,6,4,8
Race 10: 7,8,1,2
Race 11: 2,1,8,5
Best Bet: Race 3, No: 2 - Aston Amon
Each-Way: Race 1, No: 1 - Wheel Spinner
Roughie: Race 9, No: 6 - Comaneci
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park featuring the SA Oaks Final and SA Derby Final.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,4,5,3
Race 2: 8,3,4,5
Race 3: 2,6,1,8
Race 4: 7,1,8,4
Race 5: 6,5,1,7
Race 6: 6,4,1,5
Race 7: 2,1,6,8
Race 8: 7,3,5,6
Race 9: 3,6,4,1
Race 10: 8,1,7,2
Race 11: 5,9,2,6
Best Bet: Race 6, No: 6 - Paradiso Lass
Each-Way: Race 9, No: 3 - Sweeping Strikes
Roughie: Race 1, No: 4 - Lizard Spock
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for September 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 NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,990 Mixed 4/5 Feature Final – 600m (Heat 21/9/17)
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 25th September at 9.00am with GRSA
2017 COFFEX COFFEE SA OAKS FINAL TONIGHT
Last week at Angle Park it was a racing lovers delight with both the Coffex Coffee SA Oaks heats and BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby heats conducted on the same night and what a night of racing it was.
The SA Oaks heats kicked of the night with two terrific races. The first heat was won in stylish fashion by Slinky Inky for Jeff Britton who was able to lead for most of the trip. She held of a strong challenge from Hoo Gur Affair for Angela Langton who went for an inside run down the back straight and was slightly checked costing her a length. She only went down by half a length and could easily go one better tonight. They both went terrific with Slinky Inky running 29.91 for the 515m journey while Serene Machine ran home solidly into third place for Jamie Quinlivian.
The second Oaks heat was won by Alpha Themis for Jeff Britton who bounced back from her disappointing last at headquarters a few weeks ago with a strong all the way victory in a slick 29.97. Osakalaka ran solidly into second place for Jessica Sharp and with the inside box tonight she really comes into calculations. Series favourite Paradiso Lass ran home very well into third place for Jeff Britton and her supporters would have liked the run however she will need a better beginning tonight and luck from box 6 if she is to win the Oaks final.
The $35,000 Group Three Final will be race 6 on tonights program and is listed to jump at 8.28pm (SA time).
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Osakalaka Jessica Sharp (Vic)
2. Serene Machine Jamie Quinlivian (Vic)
3. Libby Raider Paula Hearnden (SA)
4. Hoo Gur Affair Angela Langton (Vic)
5. Slinky Inky Jeff Britton (Vic)
6. Paradiso Lass Jeff Britton (Vic)
7. Sassy Kist Kiah Hurley (SA)
8. Alpha Themis Jeff Britton (Vic)
9. Comaneci (1st Res) SCR 10. Dazzling Liesel (2nd Res) SCR
2017 BGC INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SUPPLIES SA DERBY FINAL TONIGHT
There was much anticipation in the first heat of the Derby to see if Mepunga Blazer for Jeff Britton could emulate his sizzling 29.48 trial performance a few weeks ago however no one expected his blistering exhibition of speed and stamina.
The son of Barcia Bale and Mepunga Nicky began brilliantly from box 7 and speared straight to the front and from their it was all about times and margins. He won by 11 lengths in a blistering 29.25 making him one of the fastest greyhounds ever to compete on the Angle Park loam. He defeated Bundles Galore for Enzo Crudeli and Dyna Elvio for Mark Delbridge. Mepunga Blazer has drawn box 7 again tonight and it will be exciting to see what he may produce.
The second heat saw the very well named Mr Pupparazzi for Barry Riccio run home powerfully to score a super victory in a solid 30.03. Giving leaders Vanderworp for Chris Halse and Mepunga Tycoon for Jeff Britton a start he sizzled home to claim victory however box 8 in the final may be a tough ask for the NSW visitor. Vanderworp ran a nice race first up in SA leading most of the way however has been scratched from the final giving a run out of box 2 for first reserve Dyna Elvio.
The final heat saw one of the most even heats contested but it was QLD visitor Maurice Minor for Tom Tzouvelis who prevailed in a very strong performance. He ran a flying 29.64 for the 515m journey and was able to chase down early leader Black Bombshell for Enzo Crudeli in the shadows of the post for a stirring win. Alpha Aion for Jeff Britton was hard on their heels in third place with all three running brilliant times. Their performances last week put them right in contention for Derby honours tonight.
The $35,000 Group Three Final will be race 8 on the program and is listed to jump at 9.13pm (SA time).
The Final field in Box Draw order is:
1. Bundles Galore Enzo Crudeli (WA)
2. Vanderworp SCR 3. Black Bombshell Enzo Crudeli (WA)
4. Mepunga Tycoon Jeff Britton (Vic)
5. Alpha Aion Jeff Britton (Vic)
6. Maurice Minor Tom Tzouvelis (Qld)
7. Mepunga Blazer Jeff Britton (Vic)
8. Mr Pupparazzi Barry Riccio (NSW)
9. Dyna Elvio (Box 2) Mark Delbridge (Vic)
10. Dyna Aviator (2nd Res) SCR
NO TRIALS AT MURRAY BRIDGE DUE TO SHOW
There will be no trials or free galloping at Murray Bridge straight track from today (21/09) through to Monday (25/09) due to the Murray Bridge Show.
Galloping will resume on Tuesday.
GAP 20TH BIRTHDAY DINNER ON THURSDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER
The Greyhound Adoption Program will celebrate their 20TH Birthday at Angle Park on Thursday night 28th September.
It will be a terrific night to recognize all the tremendous work that has been done over the years along with plenty of fun and GAP parades to boot.
2017 UBET ADELAIDE CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE MONDAY 2nd OCTOBER (PUBLIC HOLIDAY)
Its just under two weeks to go until the 2017 UBET Adelaide Cup nominations will close on Monday 2nd October at 9.00am.
This is a Public Holiday in South Australia however due to potential Adelaide Cup greyhounds performing over that 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 the Grading of this meeting. 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 5th October and the big Group 1 UBET final ($75,000 to the winner) on Friday 13th October. There will also be a $9,290 consolation of the Cup on the supporting card along with the $9,915 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, 2nd October.
Ps – please note the nominations for the Mt Gambier meeting on Friday 6th October will also close at 9.00am on Monday 2nd October.
BOOKING ON THE NIGHT
Bookings are now open for the 2017 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 early 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. It promises to be a “SPOOKY” top 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 (12th October).
There will be Grade 5 heats over 400m and Grade 6 heats over 531m with both finals to be conducted on Sunday 22nd 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 9th October with GRSA.
There will be trials at Gawler as normal on Thursday morning 12th October however there will be NO trials at Angle Park on Saturday 14th October due to clean up for the Adelaide Cup.
GUN MCBAIN CLAIMS NATIONAL TAB RACE WIN RECORD
Gun McBain claimed the National record of most TAB wins at 66 after his win at Gawler on Sunday 17th September.
He surpassed the previous record that was held by Just Proper at 65 wins that raced in Darwin a few years back.
Table of most wins that can be confirmed (Non TAB and TAB)
Saltwater Pete – 74 wins mainly in Queensland (TAB and Non TAB)
Little Mother – 74 wins 2009-2012 - all NZ form (assumed TAB)
Bright Star – 72 wins 2012-2016 - all NZ form (assumed TAB)
Gun McBain – 66 wins (TAB)
Just Proper – 65 wins 2012-2015 in Darwin (TAB)
Stagger – 64 wins (TAB)
Green Lizard 64 wins (TAB and Non TAB)
Dixie Lee – 63 wins 2011-2014 all NZ form (assumed TAB)
Wheelchair Norm – 63 wins 2014-current all NZ form (assumed TAB)
GRADING REVIEW PANEL MAIN OUTCOMES
Many items were discussed at the most recent Grading Review Panel meeting on Friday 1st September with the minutes now available on the GRSA website.
The main outcomes were –
• Grading Review Panel positions to be classified allowing for diversity when further applications are sought
• Time Rating for each greyhound to be made available on the GRSA /Ozchase website
• Participants surveyed via Facebook regarding Pathway Racing format
• Masters Eligibility to change from 3 ½ years to 3 ¾ years
• More Open races in preference to FFA races and reduction in Non Penalty events
• No Owner guarding except for Heats (Time Grading and Pathway Racing exempt)
2015 AUCTION SERIES – 515M SERIES ON MONDAY NIGHT
The final race in the series for the 2015 Greyhound Auction will be conducted on Monday night at Angle Park with the $5,000 final.
The same greyhounds that competed in the heat will compete in the final. It will be race 6 on the program due to start at 7.45pm (SA Time).
1. Springvale Hope Gavin Harris
2. Springvale Carla Gavin Harris
3. Springvale Cooke Gavin Harris
4. My Boy Tyler Robert Isaacson
5. Speed Axle Richard Stasiak
6. Fast Fyfe Kerry Stagg
7. Blaxland Ray Murray
8. Kung Fu Mary Ben Rawlings
CLASSIC 2017 PRELUDE (1) HEAT ON MONDAY NIGHT
There is only one heat of the Classic 2017 Prelude (1) to be conducted on Monday night.
With only 9 greyhounds nominated there is only 1 heat with 1 reserve. GRSA will try and give all greyhounds a start however for this series they will not split a race to have 4 greyhounds in 1 heat:
The $4,000 final will be conducted next Monday night (2nd October).
Remaining events in Classic 2017 are the second prelude with Heats 18th October, Final 26th October, the Brian Johnstone (Group 3), Heats 15th November, Semis 23rd November, Final 30th November. Then the Gawler Classic 2017 on 17th and 24th December.
SA COUNTRY CUP FINAL TO BE RUN ON ADELAIDE CUP FINAL NIGHT
The details of where greyhounds can qualify for the $7,375 SA Country Cup Final have been released.
This year the final moves back to Angle Park over 515 metres to be run on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday 13th October 2017. The special conditions are as normal with dates listed below -
Qualifying
Track - Distance - Date of Meeting
Strathalbyn - 536m - Friday 15.09.17 (Memory Assassin & Stick Figure)
Port August - 503m - Saturday 23.09.17
Gawler - 531m - Sunday 01.10.17
Mt Gambier - 512m - Sunday 01.10.17
Country Cup Final Prizemoney
1st $5,000
2nd $1,250
3rd $625
Unplaced $100
“70” NOMINATIONS FOR GREYHOUND AUCTION
After nominations were finalised we received 70 nominations for the Auction to be conducted on Sunday 29th October.
GRSA and AGRC will now go through the nominations and collate the catalogue which will hopefully be available by the end of September.
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 30th 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.
BREEDERS SUPPORT UPDATES
In September last year in response to inquiries about the changes to the Breeders Support Program taking effect in April 2016 Greyhound Racing SA advised the changes below. These changes are in support of breeder viability and continues increased spending on animal welfare and integrity initiatives.
Changes listed below:
Breeder Support Program
The following changes to the Breeder Support Program have been implemented:
1. Combined claim limit of $800 for all veterinary and transport expenses
2. Removal of the advanced application process for the breeders rebate now that both sires and breeding females must be registered
3. Removal of the cap on litters in anticipation of national (tiered) breeder licensing
SA Bred Maiden Payment - $1,000 if whelped in 2016
The SA bred maiden payment rewards participants that get a greyhound to the track to win a race. GRSA has committed to dramatically increase this payment from $175 to $1,000 ($500 breeder/$500 owner) on 1st July, 2017. This will result in all greyhounds that are whelped in 2016 being eligible for this support.
TRIAL DATES FOR STRATHALBYN
All bookings for normal trials will be taken by the Club. As they do on Wednesday nights they will now also take the bookings for Friday 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 27th September
Friday 6th October
Wednesday 11th October (Qualy Trials)
Friday 20th October
Wednesday 25th October
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:
September 26th (for APM Monday meeting on 2ndOctober – for APD Wednesday meeting on 4th October)
October 3rd (for APM Monday meeting on 9th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 11th October)
October 10th (for APM Monday meeting on 16th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 18th October)
October 17th (for APM Monday meeting on 23rd October – not for APD Wednesday meeting on 25th October due to Time Grading)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.
KURT DONSBERG – THURSDAY NIGHTS AND ALSO MONDAYS
GRSA secured 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. Kurt will not only be doing Thursday nights he will also be available on Monday nights for the next few months. Those participants looking for a photo please see Kurt on the night or contact GRSA.