Angle Park Racing Preview - 30.6.16
by The Shadow
It looks to be an interesting night of racing tonight. The highlight is the 2016 Stayers Cup final which is race 6 on the programme, the 8 runners all have an each way chance so it should be a good betting race.
Race 1 and there are several chances. I will go with Wheel Spinner down in box 2, he has been racing well over the 600m so he should be running on over the sprint. Add in Fusaichi Kahn out in box 8, he has the pace to cross and be right up there. Box Up 2.3.7.8.
Race 2, the Matty Payne trained Westy Bob has missed the kick at his past couple here but when on song he is very smart, so he looks the one to beat. Aston Morris has pace and is the big danger. Box Up 1.2.5.6.
Race 3, this is a very open affair with Alderley Reform looking to break through on his past two placings here, box 4 is a bit of a worry but he is very strong. Venture out to the newcomer from Victoria in Half Way There, he has won 15 from 68 along with 17 placings, we have to put him in the trifecta. Box Up 1.4.7.8.
Race 4, Scorching will start the punters elect on his recent form, he has been well supported at his last 4 outings and is drawn for a bold showing. I like Nissan Bale for value from box 1, he isn’t the quickest but is ultra consistent. Box up 1.2.5.7.
Race 5, I have been tipping him in recent weeks and that is Lisheen in box 5, he can be hit and miss on box rise but he appears well suited in this. Vanger Bale is drawn for a bold showing down in box 1 for Wendy Matcott. His wins are few and far between. He might get on a roll now he has finally broken through. Box Up 1.2.4.5.
Race 6 is the distance final and we will go with last weeks winner in Parsec Bale. He camped on them early and proved far too strong with a 6L win in 43.43. On that effort he should win again. The main danger would be his kennel mate Bradley Bale out in box 6, he rallied late to get up and score in 43.70. Box Up 3.4.6.7.
Race 7 and Worm Burner is in fine form with 3 wins on the trot here all in slick times so he is our best bet of the night again. Kalispell loves box 1 and will be there for a long way. Zana Bale could be our value runner for the Trifecta and First 4 down on the fence. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 8 the FFA of the evening and the book ends are the major contenders. Gun McBain and Coorong Kid both have different racing styles so it will be interesting in the run to the 1st turn, Temalor can get an early sit and can run into the money. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Race 9 and this is another distance event and the well performed Springvale Bryne flew late over the sprint here last start to run a very good 2nd in 30.03 in tough conditions. Tonight she is back up to her pet trip over the 731m and looks the measuring stick. Go You Girl down in box 1 had been in good form but found a heap of trouble here last week, she is more than capable of bouncing back. Box Up 1.2.5.8.
Race 10 and Tony Rasmussen always has a handy one in his kennel and he looks to have a smart one in Sea Wind. The former Victorian charged home to win in 29.79 and in this grade should take a power of beating again. Velocity Tina is knocking on the door and is a must for the top 3. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Race 11 and The Petar Jovanovic kennel can go home on a winner with Rita’s Kabin. She was run down here last start but should strip fitter. Aston Claude is pacey and box 1 enhances his chance in an open event. Box Up 1.3.4.7.
Best Bets
Race 1 - No: 2 - Wheel Spinner
Race 7 - No: 4 - Worm Burner
Best Each Way
Race 4 - No: 1 - Nissan Bale
Best Roughie
Race 2 - No: 1 - Rue De Rose
UBET JACKPOTS TONIGHT
ANGLE PARK TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 6,7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Treble Jackpot of $4,328.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5,6,7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $4,806.
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 $136.
HOBART FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 6 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $3,000.
HOBART DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,636.
DOUBLE/TRIO INTRODUCED FOR THURSDAY NIGHTS
Ubet has introduced a Double Trio pool on Angle Park greyhound races 7 & 8 each Thursday night giving punters even more opportunities to win at the greyhounds.
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.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$3,490 Heats Grade 5 – 600m ($4,990 Final 14/7/16)
$4,590 Bitches FFA Only – 515m
$2,645 SA Bred Grade 6 – 515m
$4,990 Mixed – 731m
Nominations close Monday 4th July at 9.00am with GRSA
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: 1,2,8,3
Race 2: 6,8,7,5
Race 3: 8,4,1,6
Race 4: 2,7,1,5
Race 5: 4,3,5,2
Race 6: 2,4,7,5
Race 7: 4,8,1,2
Race 8: 1,8,4,3
Race 9: 8,5,1,2
Race 10: 8,5,3,1
Race 11: 1,5,8,7
Best Bet: Race 4, No. 2 Scorching
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 1 Gun McBain
Roughie: Race 1, No. 1 Lizard Spock
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s outstanding racing at Angle Park including the Final of the SA Stayers Cup!
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,3,1,8
Race 2: 5,6,2,7
Race 3: 1,8,4,7
Race 4: 2,7,1,5
Race 5: 4,5,1,7
Race 6: 3,2,4,6
Race 7: 4,8,1,2
Race 8: 4,8,1,3
Race 9: 8,1,5,2
Race 10: 4,5,8,1
Race 11: 3,1,5,7
Best Bet: Race 9, No. 8 Springvale Bryne
Each-Way: Race 5, No. 4 Flying Mal
Roughie: Race 6, No. 2 Night Rhythm
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STAYERS CUP FINAL TONIGHT
The feature on tonight’s Angle Park program is no doubt the $7,000 Stayer’s Cup final where the Wendy Matcott trained duo of Parsec Bale and Bradley Bale look hardest to beat after they both won heats last week. There are certainly other chances in the race if the favorites falter with the likes of Danyo’s Tom, Zipping Geoff and Night Rhythm all looking to pounce.
Tonight’s feature is race 6 on the program due to start at 8.28pm (SA Time).
DYNA KEITARO IN HEATS OF THE BRISBANE WINTER CUP TONIGHT
Ben Rawlings has travelled up to the Sunshine State with his Open Class chaser Dyna Keitaro to take on the best in the Group 1 Brisbane Winter Cup Heats. He is engaged in race 8 and has drawn box 4, with only four heats the first two from heat will progress so we wish connections all the best in qualifying for next week’s Group 1 final.
LUNA JINX AT IPSWICH SATURDAY NIGHT
Luna Jinx has continued her stay in Brisbane with Tony Brett after he outstanding run in the 4 dog Super stayers, where she ran second last week at Albion Park. She heads to Ipswich this Saturday night for the Grand Prix over the 732m. She has drawn box 5 in race 8 and looks very well suited in this class of field and a great chance to take home the $7,000 first prize.
PORT AUGUSTA CUP FINAL ON SATURDAY
The Port Augusta Greyhound Racing Club will have a massive meeting this Saturday highlighted by the running of the 2016 Port Augusta Cup final. The final is worth $3,000 and supported by the Port Augusta City Council and will be race 6 at 2.40pm on their program.
There were three heats conducted two weeks ago with heat winners being –
Bangor Blaze – 28.78
Ebony’s Secret – 28.65
Back Up Tiger – 28.97
Also on the program will be the final of both the Murray Pridham Memorial after one heat was run last meeting along with the Andy Maxwell Maiden final. They have an 8 race program with the first to be run at 1.00pm and the last at 3.20pm.
2016 GAWLER PRODUCE SEMI FINALS ON TUESDAY
There will be two semi finals at Gawler on Tuesday of the Gawler Produce series after 3 heats were run last week. The first 4 from each semi final will qualify for the $22,000 final on Sunday 10th July. The box draw will be conducted oncourse on Tuesday after the semi finals have been conducted. There is also a $2,500 consolation on the program where trainers MUST renominate their greyhounds to be eligible. These greyhounds can be from the heats and semi finals.
***Nominations for the Sunday 10th July meeting will close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 6th July to accommodate the running of the Produce Semi Finals***
Heat winners were –
Marlow Brown – 30.57
Fabregal – 30.88
Wilba Beast – 30.98
Unfortunately there were no nominations for heats of the Gawler Anniversary Cup. We will now call for nominations for a one of race on Sunday 10th July for the Anniversary Cup. The race is worth $3,000 and is for open company greyhounds.
***Nominations for Gawler Anniversary Cup will close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 6th July
PROVINCIAL 1 CLASS ON SUNDAY 10TH JULY FOR GRADING AND PRIZEMONEY
With the rich Gawler Produce final on Sunday 10th July the whole meeting will be graded as a Provincial 1 class meeting with Provincial 1 prizemoney. This will mean however that the meeting at Gawler on Tuesday 12th July will be a Provincial 2 class meeting for grading and prizemoney.
AGRA GROUP RACING CALENDARS – 2016/2017
The AGRA Group Racing calendar booklets have now been released. They are available from the offices of GRSA and at Gawler.
PORT AUGUSTA MOVED FROM AUGUST 6 TO AUGUST 13
After a request from the Port Augusta GRC the Non TAB meeting programmed on Saturday 6th August has been moved to Saturday 13th August due to staffing requirements at the Club.
Racing Dates –
Delete: Port Augusta– Saturday 6th August 2016 (Non TAB) Day
Add: Port Augusta– Saturday 13th August 2016 (Non TAB) Day
TEAM ROPER TAKES OUT THE AUCTION FINAL
A cold and windy night greeted the finalists for the AGRC/GRSA Auction Final last week at Angle Park however the main event lacked no fire with Team Roper for trainer Alan McCulloch scoring a strong victory. The son of Fabregas and Allinga Aye Jay was well supported in the market running past leader Aston Asteroid for Ray Murray and holding off a late finishing burst from Springvale Bryne trained by Gavin Harris. He rated a solid 30.03 for the 515m journey and continues to give connections plenty of highlights.
The race was for greyhounds bought through the 2014 Auction held at Angle Park.
There will be another series to be run in July over 515m on a Wednesday 13th July for $1,025 heats and then the final on Thursday 21st July worth $5,000.
2016 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION ON 16TH OCTOBER
The Greyhound Auction will again be held in October 2016 to be conducted on Sunday 16th October.
The conditions will be the same as last year however the Minimum Price will now be $500 not $800 with the series of races worth over $50,000. Conditions below -
| Auction Date | October 2016 |
| Whelping Dates | 1st November 2015 to 31st May 2016 |
| Entry Fee | $50 per pup (non-refundable) |
| Commission | 11% |
| Minimum Price | $500 (No Reserve) |
| Fees to Enter Race Series | Nil |
| Race Series Dates | June 2018 (Greyhounds 24-31 months old) |
| Race Series Stakes | 1st- $16,000, 2nd-$5,000, 3rd- $2,500, Unpl- $500 |
| Nominator Bonuses | 1st- $3,500, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500 |
| 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 · Breeders that nominate 3 or more pups for the Auction will be entitled to a third Breeders Support Program application · The main race series Heats and Final are scheduled for June 2018. 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 |
CHANGES TO OAKS AND DERBY ELIGIBILITY IN 2017
The Group 3 SA Oaks and SA Derby to be run in September this year will be for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st March 2014 (30 months) however in 2017 this will go from 30 months to 27 months. AGRA which is the governing body of the National Group Racing calendar has determined to move the age eligibility by 3 months for these Age Restricted Classics.
2016 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The AGRA National Championships are just around the corner. The National Finals this year will be held on home soil at Angle Park to be conducted on Saturday 27th August. Both the National Sprint and National Distance Finals will carry prizemoney of $75,000 to the winner.
The State series’ for SA will be held at Angle Park on Thursday 11th August for the Heats with the State Finals on the 18th August.
The most important date for local trainers to remember is the national closing date for entries. Acceptances for the National Championships will close with GRSA on Friday 22nd July at 12 noon. Nominations this year can be made the normal way either online, faxed or lodged with GRSA.
A reminder to all trainers of the clause which requires a greyhound to have been domiciled in South Australia for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days immediately prior to the National Acceptance Closing date to be eligible to represent SA. If unsure of a greyhound’s status, please contact the GRSA grading staff.
GROUP 1 NATIONAL FINALS ON SATURDAY 27TH AUGUST
With the Group 1 National Finals being held in South Australia this year since they were last held here in 2010 we have been able to secure a Saturday Night meeting at Angle Park on August 27.
With two Group 1 finals on the program we will also be encouraging nominations for other races by adding an extra $1,000 to each race (excluding finals). As a standalone meeting with the best greyhounds in the country competing this meeting will be drawn before the normal Thursday night meeting -
· Nominations close for Saturday 27th August at 9.00am on Monday 22nd August
· Nominations close for Thursday 25th August at 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd August
PATHWAY RACING UPDATE
In January 2016, Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) introduced the Pathway Racing concept, which aims to provide regular and ongoing racing opportunities for lower class and out of form greyhounds. Whilst the initial stages of the trial appeared very successful, the transition to a flattened stakemoney structure has not been as well received by participants as anticipated. In response to this decline in support, GRSA will implement a new stakemoney structure (refer table below), slightly alter the way races are selected and extend the trial period of the Pathway Racing concept to 31st July, 2016 when a full review will take place.
Another important change that participants should be aware of, is that the Grader will now draw all eligible greyhounds into Pathway races, unless ‘NO PATHWAY’ is stipulated on the nominations. As such, participants should be diligent when nominating for meetings where Pathway races have been advertised.
These changes will be effective from the Angle Park meeting on Wednesday 8th June. Nominations close on Friday 3rd June.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES – effective Friday 3rd June 2016
- Increased stakemoney allocation for first place
- Greyhounds will be included in Pathway Races if eligible (unless ‘NO PATHWAY’ on nomination)
- Selection of races – greater emphasis on one trainer per race and worst to best form with SA Bred preferences included
- Trial period extended to 31st July 2016
STAKEMONEY SCHEDULE (As of 1/6/16)
ELIGIBILITY TO COMPLETE
· Pathway Racing events will only be for Maiden, Grade 6 and Grade 5 greyhounds at the track
· Greyhounds must have started in South Australia on four occassions to be eligible for these races (First starters and greyhounds with one, two or three starts will not be considered for these events)
· Greyhounds must not have run faster than the below time standards at their past four starts:
· Pathway Racing aims to ensure maximum participation, therefore the Grader will endeavour to include all trainers entering at least one greyhound, prior to including multiple greyhounds from the same trainer
· Fields will be selected worst form to best form in the opinion of the Grader. The Order of Preference is not be used for Pathway Racing
· Grade 6 and Grade 5 Pathway races will carry no penalty however where Grade 6 greyhounds compete in Grade 5 events and are successful they will become a Grade 5 at the track and ineligible for Grade 6 events at the track. (Normal rules apply for Maiden events)
· Races will be graded on race wins where possible
· Guarding will occur where possible
· Pathway Racing to be run at Angle Park Wednesday meetings and Gawler Sunday meetings along with Mt Gambier.
NOMINATING FOR PATHWAY RACES
All eligible greyhounds will be drawn into Pathway races unless ‘NO PATHWAY’ has been stipulated on the nomination.
PARTICIPANT FEEDBACK
Participants wishing to provide feedback on Pathway Racing are urged to forward comments to GRSA via email, post or through the GRSA closed Facebook page.proposed refurbishment of the system will change the way power is distributed to the system, eliminating joins between the Buss bar. This power distribution system has been implemented in Tasmania and has proven to be extremely reliable