Angle Park Racing Preview - 4.5.17
by The Shadow
I can’t believe we are in the month of May already, before we know it, it will be tax time so we better get a move on and win a few dollars. Tonight we have a huge 12 event programme and there look to be a couple of good things throughout the night, the kennels to follow are the Cameron Butcher team (as usual) and Troy Murray. Don’t forget all races are Trifecta and First 4 events and that is where we might pick up a handy dividend.
Race 1 - We kick off with a handy event and let’s hope Ruff State comes out running as usual and can hang on tonight, he is so close to a win it’s not funny. Rockstar Lisa is well drawn down on the fence as is the speedy Sol Invictus at big odds out wide. Box Up 1.4.5.8.
Race 2 - this is a wide open affair and the Judi Hurley team might be able to win a couple tonight starting with Emerley Cosmic. He can be hit and miss on box rise but is drawn to run a cheeky race, add Ripper Fan Sam who has been in the money at his last 4 starts and Transfixed at big odds for the trifecta. Box Up 2.3.4.5.
Race 3 - Alpha Castor is my selection in this, he led them a merry dance here last start only to fade in the run home to run 2nd ,he should come out running again and pinch this. Victa Sara will add value to our pick 4 from the rails as will Crazy Barret who has terrific short course form. Box Up 1.2.6.7.
Race 4 - This is a terrific event as there looks to be at least 5 main chances, I will stick with Jays Ace in the Butcher kennel he should be hunting up along the fence early and is normally very strong. Windmill Haze is very smart when on song and has had a month off so he will be right in the finish. Regal Looper is anyone’s guess as he pops up when we leave him out of the pick 4 so we will put him in tonight. Box Up 2.4.5.6.
Race 5 - This is the 600m of the night and She’s A Looper will find this a lot easier than her past couple and looks very hard to beat. Dyna Keitaro will be rattling home over the top of them but needs to begin better, add the ex-Victorian in Aston Amon who won on debut here last week over the sprint. Box Up 1.4.5.6.
Race 6 - Raven Sky is in terrific form and loves the rails, he should be right on the pace early and prove too strong in this. Speed Axle returned to the winners circle last start and will be running on again. Burst Of Hope has been knocking on the door in recent runs but her draw is the worry. Box Up 1.3.5.6.
Race 7 - we tipped her last week and she saluted at each way odds and that was Mepunga Georgia over the 600m, she is back to the sprint tonight and she can win again for Robyn Mackellar. Rosie Allen has been racing well at Gawler and is boxed for a bold showing. Box Up 1.6.7.8.
Race 8 - On Fire proved too strong here last week to win the Anniversary Cup in quick time and on that effort will be very hard to beat again from his draw of 2. Striker Klinsman found a heap of trouble in the final but wasn’t disgraced when he flashed late for 4th, he only needs to be handy early as he has a fantastic strike rate at this venue. Marlow Brown looks the likely leader but would need to be a long way in front to pinch this. Box Up 2.3.4.6.
Race 9 - The Rasmussen kennel rarely goes home without a winner and they look to have one with Canya Sassy out in box 8, she has won her last 3 here and appears the measuring stick once again. Another Mai can pinch a place at big odds down on the fence and Springvale Cookie is a must for the pick 4. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Race 10 - This looks a toughie as there are a heap of chances and no standouts so I will go with a newcomer in the Murray kennel from Victoria in Who Dey, he has won 10 from 57 along with 13 placings and his recent racing has been over the 700m, he hasn’t raced since early January and is sure to be well tried on his South Australian debut. Danyo’s Tom has been missing the start of late but is more than capable with a clear run. Box Up 3.4.7.8.
Race 11 - This could be a race to race double for the Murray kennel if Heading My Way continues on her winning way, she has been in outstanding form of late with 4 wins on the trot all in good times. The main dangers look to be Alice’s Entity and Mauricio who are both in fine form. Box Up 3.4.5.6.
Race 12 - I think we can go home on a winner with Hurucan out in box 6, he should hopefully lead then it should be all over red rover. Benaud was a last start winner at Strathalbyn over the short so we must put him in our pick 4. Box Up 1.2.6.8.
Best Bets
Race 6 No: 1 - Raven Sky
Race 7 No: 7 - Mepunga Georgia
Best Each way
Race 2 No: 2 - Emerley Cosmic
Best Roughie
Race 10 No: 8 - Who Dey
ANGLE PARK TREBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6 & 7 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Treble Jackpot of $6,784 each.
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 $696.
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 ON 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 DAILY DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race 7 & 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Daily Double Jackpot of $2,980.
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s fantastic 12 event card of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,4,5,7
Race 2: 3,2,5,6
Race 3: 6,4,7,1
Race 4: 2,5,8,3
Race 5: 4,6,8,5
Race 6: 1,6,5,8
Race 7: 1,7,2,8
Race 8: 2,4,3,6
Race 9: 2,8,1,5
Race 10: 4,2,8,7
Race 11: 4,2,3,6
Race 12: 6,1,2,7
Best Bet: Race 3, No. 6 - Alpha Castor
Each-Way: Race 9, No. 2 - Springvale Cooke
Roughie: Race 11, No 2 - Prancer Dancer
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park including the 2017 Breeders Prelude (2) Final.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 3,5,7,1
Race 2: 2,3,6,4
Race 3: 6,4,7,1
Race 4: 5,6,1,3
Race 5: 1,6,5,4
Race 6: 1,7,3,2
Race 7: 7,8,1,2
Race 8: 4,3,2,7
Race 9: 8,4,6,1
Race 10: 4,3,8,1
Race 11: 3,6,4,7
Race 12: 6,7,5,3
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 3 - Dyna Edgar
Each-Way: Race 5, No. 1 - Dyna Keitaro
Roughie: Race 9, No. 6 - She’s A Batgirl
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$4,590 SA Bred Grade 5 Feature Final – 515m (Heat 4/5/17)
$2,445 Grade 6 – 515m (For greyhounds who have won 1 race or Maiden Heat and Final)
$2,445 Juvenile – 515m
$? Graded– 600m
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 8th May at 9.00am with GRSA
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for May will be released next 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.
BREEDERS 2017 PRELUDE (2) FINAL TONIGHT
After five exciting Heats of the Prelude (2) Breeders 2017 last Wednesday the fnal will be run tonight worth $4,700.
Last week heat winners were –
Speed Axle – 30.31, My Boy Tyler – 30.21, Victa Ollie – 30.16, Kiowa Big Bow – 30.37, Raven Sky – 30.27
Tonights final is Race 6 due to be run at 8.34pm (SA Time). Box draw is listed below –
1. Raven Sky Judi Hurley
2. Lonely Cowboy Carole Scott
3. Speed Axle Richard Stasiak
4. Victa Ollie Ron Schadow
5. Burst Of Hope Cameron Butcher
6. My Boy Tyler Robert Isaacson
7. Usain’s Squeeze Nicole Newlyn
8. Kiowa Big Bow Bosco Stamenkovic
9. Pearl Cape SCR
10. Victa Matt scr
TONIGHTS LOW GRADE FEATURE HEAT
As there was only one SA Bred Heat over the 515m for Grade 5 greyhounds tonight (Race 4) all greyhounds and reserves will progress through to the final. The $4,590 final will be run next Thursday 11th May.
2015 GREYHOUND AUCTION RACE SERIES – 388m FINAL
In a lead up to the main series there were two heats run at Angle Park over the 388m yesterday with the first 4 from each heat qualifying for the final.
The $3,000 final will be held next Wednesday the 10th May. Heat winners were –
• Aston Hinkley – 22.38
• Kung Fu Mary – 22.19
Nominator/Breeder bonus payment for this final is $400, $200, $100.
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.
LURE BACK TO NORMAL FOR SATURDAYS
Following two full trial sessions on Saturday mornings using the alternative lure, GRSA will revert back to the normal lure from this Saturday.
The trials will have the normal fee. GRSA will present feedback from trainers to the Industry Consultative Group (ICG) at their meeting tomorrow regarding the new lure. The intention of the trials was to explore if the blue, yellow and white lure would be suitable for introduction in SA.
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.
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.
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 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.
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:
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 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