Angle Park Racing Preview - 24.8.17
by The Shadow
We are back at headquarters tonight with a strong 10 event programme and I have tipped box 1 runners to win the first 4 races, as usual all races are trifecta and First 4 events. Good luck to our two representatives, On Fire and Bogie Bekim in sunny Brisbane and let’s hope they come home with the chocolates.
Race 1 and the inform Forlano is drawn for a bold showing, he has the pace to lead and will take beating. Rip It Ralph will be running on late and is a must for the trifecta. Add in Spring Bloom who will be doing her best work late. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 2 - The Rasmussen kennel is on fire of late and they should get an earlier winner with Rockstar Lisa from the rails draw, she is back in grade and looks one of the better bets on the card. Chief Bale is our value runner for the First 4 as he will be making late ground. Box Up 1.3.6.8.
Race 3 - Winning form is good form and Stich Em Up has won 4 of his last 5 here and Gawler, all in quick times so he is another who we will put in as a special. Funky Monkey is returning to headquarters and is sure to improve along with Shimatron who can be tardy away. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 4 - With only the 5 runners in this it’s certainly a high-quality grade 2/3 event. We have a Victorian Visitor in Up Hill Jill who has a tremendous record of 24 wins and 15 placings from her 43 career starts and she is sure to give this a huge shake. Local sprinter High Eden Frost is in fine form and is boxed to perfection and will take beating. 1.6.2.8. for a $1.00
Race 5 and there are several chances in this so it makes for a terrific betting race. Ben Rawlings has a very handy one in Doppelganger who has won his past 2 in good times, he has the pace to lead and win again. Dawning Hope has struck form with 2 smart wins at Gawler in recent starts and looks primed to run a bold race. Box Up 1.3.4.6.
Race 6 - This is a toughie to pick but the two we will go with are Allen Jono and Aussie Steel, both are more than capable when on song but have proven costly to punters in the past. Dyna Willem has been around the mark in recent runs and is worth putting in the First 4. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Race 7 - How good is this final with at least 4 main chances I will stick with Hukanui down in box 1 as he will be rattling home and should be within striking distance early. Ruff State has a good turn of early pace and looks the likely leader. Add in Windmill Haze who loves to run a place. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 8 - We will go with the pacey Aston Ah Chee in this for Troy Murray, he should open a big break and hold off the fast finishing Dyna Keitaro. Buzz Box is in handy form but is hit and miss on box rise but must be put in the trifecta. Box Up 2.4.7.8.
Race 9 - This is the 600m event of the night and the two main chances look to be Aston Amon and Velocity Lilly ,both are in fine form and they should Quinella this. Zero Knockin can fill a place but he has terrible box manners. Box Up 2.3.4.8.
Race 10 - I like a roughie to go home on in Serendipity Man for the Kevin Bewley kennel, he has been racing well over the short of late and might be able to pinch this at each way odds. Croydon Boys should start the punters elect and is another who has pace. Box Up 2.3.5.7.
Best Bets
Race 2, No: 1 - Rockstar Lisa
Race 3, No: 1 - Stitch ‘Em Up
Best Each Way
Race 8, No: 2 - Aston Ah Chee
Best Roughie
Race 10, No: 7 - Serendipity Man
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 DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,919.
IPSWICH QUADRELLA GUARANTEED POOL OF $15,000
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Ipswich will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Guaranteed Quadrella Pool of $15,000.
IPSWICH TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Ipswich will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Treble Jackpot of $4,449.
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 JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $2,500.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s fabulous Angle Park meeting.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,4,7
Race 2: 6,1,5,4
Race 3: 1,4,5,7
Race 4: 1,8,6,4
Race 5: 3,1,4,8
Race 6: 4,6,8,1
Race 7: 1,4,2,8
Race 8: 7,8,2,4
Race 9: 3,8,6,4
Race 10: 7,2,6,4
Best Bet: Race 1, No. 1 Forlano
Each-Way: Race 2, No. 6 Barossa Kid
Roughie: Race 10, No. 7 Serendipity Man
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s exciting night of racing at Angle Park.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 4,8,1,2
Race 2: 1,5,6,3
Race 3: 6,1,5,4
Race 4: 1,6,8,2
Race 5: 1,3,7,4
Race 6: 2,1,8,6
Race 7: 1,3,8,4
Race 8: 5,1,2,4
Race 9: 3,8,2,7
Race 10: 6,2,1,3
Best Bet: Race 5, No: 1 Hope’s Beau
Each-Way: Race 10, No: 6 Crazed Blaze
Roughie: Race 8, No: 5 Bella Trix
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,590 Grade 5 Final – 515m (Heats 24/8/17)
$4,590 Heats Kings and Queens – 515m (For dogs and bitches whelped between 1st March 2015 and 31st May 2015. Special conditions apply depending on nominations. Non Penalty. $6,000 Final 7/9/17)
$3,190 Mixed Masters – 515m (Masters Conditions apply. Non Penalty)
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 28th August at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for August 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.
2017 UBET NATIONALS ON FRIDAY NIGHT
The 2017 UBET Nationals are at Albion Park in Queensland on Friday night and the Sprint Championship is race 6 on the programme.
Local star On Fire will be hoping to repeat the success of kennel mate Worm Burner 12 months ago for Cameron Butcher when the “Worm” won the Sprint title on home soil. On Fire is the best sprinter in SA and all local fans will hoping he can show on Friday night that he is the best sprinter in the Nation. He trialled at Albion Park on Monday night and ran sizzling of 29.89 for the 520m journey with splits of 5.65 and 11.65 (run home 12.59). He has drawn box 1 and while he would probably prefer a wider box, he has an outstanding record from the red, winning 5 of his 7 starts and he certainly knows how to win with a career record of 29 wins and 12 placings from 46 starts.
Race 8 is the UBET National Distance Final and what a race it is with multiple Group 1 winners Fanta Bale and Burn One Down hot favourites in the market. However SA has a Group 1 winner in Bogie Bekim taking on the best stayers in the land and he is definitely a greyhound that can cause a minor upset. Trained by inform trainer Ben Rawlings he has returned Bogie Bekim back to peak fitness after a couple of runs and his belt from a break. He topped of his preparation for Friday nights big race with a brilliant solo trial on Monday night at Albion Park where over the 520m he ran a slick 29.96 with splits of 5.68, 11.68 and a run home of 12.60. He has drawn box 2 and like On Fire probably would prefer a wider box however he looks like he will get a nice run in behind Fanta Bale (box 1) and hopefully be too strong in the run to the finish line. He has been a super greyhound for connections having won 19 races and if successful tomorrow night he will go past $260,000 in stakemoney.
UBET NATIONAL FINAL MARKETS
UBET have been offering Fixed Price markets right throughout the Nationals series.
This has included all local and interstate events. UBET have markets available on both Finals and at time of writing the prices were:
UBET National Sprint – Race 6 7.49pm (SA time)
1. On Fire (SA) 5.50
2. Gunnadoo Rev (QLD) 9.00
3. Jury (QLD) 4.50
4. Max Profit (WA) 9.00
5. Bekin Street (NSW) 17.00
6. Gold Lenny (TAS) 61.00
7. Bewildering (VIC) 5.00
8. Aston Dee Bee (VIC) 3.00
9. Opal Nera (Res – QLD) 8.00
10. Slick (Res – QLD) 26.00
UBET National Distance – Race 8 8.28pm (SA time)
1. Fanta Bale (VIC) 2.75
2. Bogie Bekim (SA) 14.00
3. Ebby Ripper (NSW) 13.00
4. Ramifications (WA) 31.00
5. Shima Sun (TAS) 101.00
6. Big Easy Red (QLD) 11.00
7. Burn One Down (VIC) 2.70
8. Outside Pass (QLD) 4.50
9. Jalepeno (Res –QLD) 15.00
10.Champagne Sally (Res – QLD) 67.00
EMERLEY PARK THIS FRIDAY
Trainers are advised that the Emerley Park trials on tomorrow will cease at 9.30am so staff can attend the Angle Park Day meeting.
GAWLER SHOW THIS WEEKEND
August means that it is Gawler Show time, so some Gawler meetings will be transferred to Strathalbyn and Angle Park this year.
This year the Annual Gawler Show is held this weekend (Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th August). Racing on Sunday night 27th August will be at Strathalbyn. Racing on Tuesday 29th August will be at Angle Park with this meeting being an Angle Park Provincial (APD) fixture with normal Tuesday prizemoney and will be raced with the Finish On Lure.
Racing tomorrow (Friday 25th August) will be at Angle Park.
We will hopefully have the track ready to trial again on Wednesday 30th August, but this will be dependent on the weather over the show weekend.
WATERLOO CUP THIS WEEKEND AT VIRGINIA
The time honoured Waterloo Cup will be run this Sunday at Virginia.
In one of the biggest meetings for the year the GOTBA will have a fantastic day which also includes the Oaks and Derby. Coursing at Virginia is definitely the place to be this Sunday for your greyhound action.
2017 GREYHOUND AUCTION – NOMINATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER
GRSA in conjunction with the AGRC have extended the closing date for the Auction to 4pm on Friday 1st September 2017.
The Greyhound Auction will again be held in October 2017 to be conducted on Sunday 29th October.
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.
Conditions below -
Auction Date: 29th October 2017
Whelping Dates: 1st October 2016 to 30th 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.
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.
KINGS AND QUEENS FEATURE – NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON MONDAY
GRSA introduced the Kings and Queens Feature series with Heats on Thursday 31st August and a $6,000 Final on Thursday 7th September in support of those greyhounds affected by the change to the AGRA Age Restricted Classics from 30 months back down to 27 months for this years Oaks and Derby.
The eligibility for these races is for dogs and bitches whelped between 1st March 2015 and 31st May 2015. Performed Maidens are eligible (raced or qualy trialled).
It will be dependent upon nominations however we would like to run a dogs heat and a bitches heat separately with greyhounds qualifying into the final however if there are not sufficient nominations for either sex then these heats will be mixed as a one off heat into a final or a couple of mixed heats. Special conditions apply however these races will be non-penalty.
• Nominations close Monday 28th August at 9.00am with GRSA.
COFFEX COFFEE SA OAKS & BGC INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SUPPLIES SA DERBY
Owners and trainers are reminded that the Oaks & Derby at Angle Park are just around the corner.
A reminder to trainers about the eligibility and conditions of both these series which has our races listed as one of the few AGRA Age Restricted Classics for the season.
The whelping date of both the Oaks and Derby is for greyhounds whelped 27 months prior to the heats so to be eligible for both series your greyhound will have to be whelped on or after 1st June 2015. The other requirement is that Maidens are ineligible so your greyhound has to have won a race. The series are two week series with Open Heats and a Final. The Dates are:
Coffex Coffee Oaks (Group 3):
$4,590 Heats x 8 – Thursday 7th September
$35,000 Final – Thursday 14th September
• Nominations close Monday 4th September at 9.00am.
BGC Industrial Cleaning Supplies SA Derby (Group 3):
$4,590 Heats x 8 – Thursday 14th September
$35,000 Final – Thursday 21st September
• Nominations close Monday 11th September at 9.00am.
GRADING REVIEW PANEL – FRIDAY 1st September
The next Grading Review Panel will be held on Friday 1st September. The panel will be mainly concentrating on Time Grading and Pathway Racing with an Agenda released shortly.
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 just 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
Port Augusta - 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
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. Please note there will be no qualifying trials in August due to the increased racing at the venue.
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Friday 25th August
Wednesday 30th August
Friday 8th September
Wednesday 13th September (Qualifying Trials)
Friday 22nd September
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:
August 29th (for APM Monday meeting on 4th September – for APD Wednesday meeting on 6th September)
September 5th (for APM Monday meeting on 11th September – for APD Wednesday meeting on 13th September)
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.