Angle Park Racing Preview - 22.6.17
by The Shadow
We have 2 heats of the 2017 Stayers Cup tonight which are races 3 and 4 on the programme as usual the 731m events are a highlight with punters, so it makes for an interesting series. The kennel to follow for the night looks to be the Cameron Butcher kennel as they have several strong chances throughout the evening headed by their local champ in On Fire.
Race 1 - In recent weeks we have been kicking off on a winning note and we will stick with Forlano out in box 7, he is a pacey type who loves a wide draw. Springvale Hope is racing well and will run a cheeky race from her rails draw. Box Up 2.3.4.7.
Race 2 - I like the book ends in this as they both have the pace to be 1 and 2 at the winning post, both are in fine form so they are hard to split. Add Victa Ollie who has been around the mark in recent runs and he is more than capable with a clear run. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 3 - The 1st of the Distance heats and the 2 main chances look to be McIvor Verna who is in slashing form and Zipping Zeus who rattled home over the top of them in a 600m here last week in slick time, they will be very hard to beat in this. Pure Presence is the inform runner with 4 wins from his last 5 for the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.5
Race 4 - The 2nd of the Distance heats and this is wide open even though there are the 7 runners, I will go with the Troy Murray kennel with their interstate runner in Bamba Lam Barney. He was a last start winner at the Meadows and is sure to be well tried on his SA debut. Caprice Monelli is better than recent form suggests and will be right in the finish, add Purpose Driven and Springvale Bryne who is more than capable on her night. Box Up 2.3.4.7.
Race 5 - Windmill Haze missed the start here last start but flew home late to finish 5th here behind Aitch, he was in superb form prior and will be very hard to beat despite his poor draw. Aston Ah Chee has tremendous early pace and from his rails draw won’t be far away. Box Up 1.5.7.8.
Race 6 - The Cameron Butcher team are high flying and they have a big chance with Buzz Box in this, she was very unlucky here last start when 3rd after finding early trouble from box 7, she can nearly lead from here and be hard to beat. Royal Bling can be hit and miss but is strong and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 2.3.4.7.
Race 7 - Writing about kennels that are high flying how about the Ben Rawlings kennel, he has been winning nearly every feature including the meat raffles at the two wells tavern. Marley Bale is well drawn out in box 8 and should be able to carve across them early and win. Zipping Gator will be rattling home late as will Lizard Spock. Box Up 2.3.4.8.
Race 8 - He should win his 9th in a row and that is ON FIRE, he is by far the best dog gracing the Angle Park loam at the moment and is great for the industry, he comes from behind and has terrific track sense and looks far too good again. Allen Terminator has pace and is drawn to run a bold race, add Cairnlea Kenny who is ultra-consistent. Box Up 1.2.3.8
Race 9 - The Butcher juggernaut can continue if Regal Looper can get a clear run, he made short work of them here last week when leading throughout from box 2 and appears one of the main chances again. There is an interesting runner in Mojito Mayhem who broke the track record at Mount Gambier last start and he has won from this draw here in the past in quick time. Cyclone Clifford looks to be the improver from a favourable draw but needs to begin better .Box Up 1.4.5.8
Race 10 and this is a 600m event with the Angela Modra trained Sutton Steele looking the one to beat, he has the pace to lead and loves this trip. Von Dousa has been racing well at Gawler and is more than capable when on song. Trifecta in order 8.2.6.4
Race 11 - Lauren Harris rarely goes home without a winner and the kennel can end the night on a high when Whispering Soul salutes, she ran a terrific 2nd behind kennel mate Brick Lane here last start after leading early and should find this more to her liking. Bogie Miracle returned to the winner’s circle with a good win last start at Port Augusta and the country trip should enhance his chances. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Best Bets
Race 2, No: 8 - Blitz And Bolt
Race 6, No: 3 - Buzz Box
Best Each way
Race 11, No: 7 - Bogie Miracle
Best Roughie
Race 7, No: 2 - Zipping Gator
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, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $312.
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 TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Trifecta Jackpot of $3,000 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 QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $3,815.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s exciting Angle Park meeting.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 7,1,3,2
Race 2: 2,8,1,6
Race 3: 1,4,5,8
Race 4: 2,3,4,7
Race 5: 8,7,5,1
Race 6: 3,1,2,7
Race 7: 8,3,2,6
Race 8: 3,1,5,4
Race 9: 4,3,8,1
Race 10: 2,8,6,4
Race 11: 1,8,7,5
Best Bet: Race 8, No: 3 - On Fire
Each-Way: Race 11, No: 1 - Long Gully Gilly
Roughie: Race 3, No: 1 - Pure Presence
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park featuring the heats of the Stayer’s Cup.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 5,7,3,1
Race 2: 1,2,8,3
Race 3: 1,5,4,2
Race 4: 2,3,4,7
Race 5: 7,8,1,5
Race 6: 3,7,2,4
Race 7: 8,4,7,2
Race 8: 3,2,1,5
Race 9: 5,8,3,4
Race 10: 8,2,1,6
Race 11: 8,7,1,4
Best Bets: Race 2, No: 1 Blaxland
Each-Way: Race 9, No: 5 Tear It Down
Roughie: Race 5, No: 7 Raven Sky
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$7,000 Stayer’s Cup Final – 731m (Heats 22/6/17)
$4,590 SA Owned Grade 5 Feature Final – 515m (Heats 22/6/17)
$2,445 Juvenile – 515m
Nominations close Monday 26th June at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for June was released two weeks ago 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.
LICENSE RENEWALS ARE DUE
Please be advised that your license renewal will be due on Friday 30th June 2017. We have sent out renewals to those requiring to update their license.
Please check your license card to confirm the expiry date.
With the date being the 30th June it is vital that you license before the cut of time to ensure no greyhounds will miss a run. As an example it you are nominating for any race meeting in July you would want to have renewed by Friday 23rd June to guarantee no issues.
Check with Owners locally and from Interstate as this has been an issue in recent years and get the licenses renewed well and truly before June 30.
Please contact the GRSA Integrity Department for queries or questions.
FUTURITY PAYMENTS DUE TOMORRROW
Owners of SA Bred greyhounds are reminded that the next batch of Futurity payments are due TOMORROW (Friday 23rd June 2017). There will be three series for which payments will need to be made.
The payments due are:
Classic 2017 – Final Payment Pups Born July 15 to Dec 15
This payment is for greyhounds for which the first two Sustaining Payments have been made. The Final Payment is $121 per greyhound.
Breeders 2018 – Second Payment - Pups Born Jan 16 to June 16
This payment is for greyhounds for which the first Sustaining Payment or a “one-off” Final payment was made last December. The Second Sustaining Payment is $55 per pup or a Final Payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
Classic 2018 – First Payment - Pups Born July 16 to Dec 16
Finally the First Payment is due for Classic 2018. All SA Bred greyhounds born in the above period are eligible to make this payment. The First Payment is $27.50 per pup or a “one-off” Final payment of $121 can be made at this stage.
To assist all owners of Futurity eligible pups, reminders have been posted. It is perhaps a good idea to make the payment as soon as you can, so it doesn’t slip your mind and the closing date passes. If you have sold a pup/s we would ask if you can either forward on the information or let Caralyn Fielden know at GRSA and she can follow it up. If you haven’t received a reminder and you think you should have, contact us asap.
TIME GRADING UPDATE
GRSA has been working at achieving some of the outcomes from the recent Grading Review Panel meeting held on 28th April 2017.
Some items like cascading reserves need to be implemented by Ozchase however some do not.
We will be able to include greyhounds with 0 – 2 starts so every greyhound nominated will be eligible for consideration. The table below details the rating for 0-2 start greyhounds -
“A greyhound with 0 starts will be given a rating of 10 as a starting point. At its second start it will have the average of 10 and its first start. At its third start, it will be the average of the 2 lowest ratings, including the base rating of 10. ie if had 12, 12 from 2 starts, it will be 10 + 12 / 2 = 11”
For “Best to Worst” Time Grading we will be able to include higher graded greyhounds into mixed events if there are insufficient nominations for a single race. The conditions of this are listed below -
“A Grade 4 can be mixed with a Grade 5 however a Grade 3 will not unless there is also a Grade 4 greyhound selected for that time graded race”
GRSA has also started to program some category Time Grading meetings. These meetings are for greyhounds that are Maidens, 1 – 4 wins and 5 plus wins all time graded “lowest to highest”. Please refer to the All Tracks calendars for details.
LURE TRIALS – UPDATE
After three weeks of trialling the dyed blue, yellow and white lure on Saturday mornings GRSA will continue the progression with trials heading towards racing.
There will be trialling opportunities on the new lure at Angle Park Tuesday night trials and Gawler Wednesday night and Thursday morning trials over the coming weeks. Details will be advised over the next few weeks -
Trialling of this lure will occur at the following trial sessions:
- Saturday 17th June, 2017 (Fee applies)
QUALIFYING TRIALS TO MOVE TO WEDNESDAY’S AT STRATHALBYN
After consultation with the Strathalbyn GRC the monthly qualifying trial session will move to Wednesday nights.
The club will still run on the rotation with Friday and Wednesday depending on when the race meeting is programmed. All qualifying trials will need to be booked through GRSA as per normal by 12.30pm on the day of the Qualy trials.
All bookings for normal trials will now also 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 Renee Eastwood at the club on 0400 766 430.
GRSA thanks the support of Renee and the Strathalbyn GRC in regard to these changes with qualy trials and bookings.
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Friday 30th June
Wednesday 5th July
Friday 14th July
Wednesday 19th July (Qualifying Trials)
Friday 28th July
BOOKING ON LINE FOR WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIALS AT GAWLER STARTING IN JULY
GRSA will introduce the Online Booking process for Wednesday night trials at Gawler starting on the 5th July. Like Tuesday night, these will be timeslots giving participants guaranteed bookings and allowing a smoother process. Trials on Wednesday nights start at 7.00pm as normal with 25 minute blocks. GRSA will monitor the bookings and attendance and may vary conditions and timeslots as required.
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:
June 27th (for APM meeting on 3rd July – for APD Wednesday on 5th July)
July 4th (for APM meeting on 10th July – not for APD Wednesday on 12th July due to Time Grading)
July 11th (for APM meeting on 17th July – for APD Wednesday on 19th July)
July 18th (not for APM meeting on 24th July due to Time Grading – not for APD Wednesday on 26th July due to Time Grading)
July 25th (for APM meeting on 31st July – for APD Wednesday on 2nd August)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.
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 see Kurt on the night or contact 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.
PRIZEMONEY EMAILS
With a change of who is emailing out the prizemoney advise notification from GRSA we are finding some participants are not easily finding the email correspondence. Can participants please check the following:
A) Check your Junk folder
B) Look out for Jenny instead of Julie
C) Save the email address to your address book
It might keep happening week to week if you don’t mark the email address as recognised/safe. If participants have further issues please contact GRSA.
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