Angle Park Racing Preview - 5.1.17

05/01/2017
Racing News

by The Shadow

It’s the start of another year and we will need to kick off with a few winners! Tonight’s programme is more than handy and the cash should be well spread across the board.

Race 1 We start off with a terrific betting affair and I will go with the pacey Are Ate, he loves the rails and looks the likely leader. Add in our old favourite Gun McBain and the well-drawn Coorong Kid. Box Up 1.2.3.6.

Race 2 I love newcomers to SA and the Murray kennel has one in Goldenpaw Glory, he is an Ex Victorian and is sure to be well tried. Dyna Jumpy is strong and will be running on late. Box Up 1.2.3.6.

Race 3 The distance affair of the night and she bounced straight back into the winners circle in good time and that is Springvale Bryne for Gavin Harris last week, she will only be improved and looks the winner again. Parsec Bale will be running on again, and we can’t overlook Bogie Bekim making his distance debut. Box Up 1.4.5.8.

Race 4 Terrific race and is wide open, we will go with Wheel Spinner for veteran trainer Aussie Chegia, he has this dog flying at the moment and he looks hard to beat again. Flying Mal is a big chance and is drawn for a bold showing. Box Up 3.4.6.7.

Race 5 Get on this, this is my best each way of the night in Pawesome Boss, he is a lot better than recent form suggests and will be right in the mix. Straight Away has been struggling of late but is a likely improver. Box Up all the evens 2.4.6.8.

Race 6 We are looking for the early leader and for mine that is the Lisa Rasmussen trained Trace Amount, she should lead and win and we will make her one of our better bets of the night. Dixie Anne is knocking on the door as is What’s Up Herbie. Box Up 2.5.6.7

Race 7 The marvel of recent racing here in South Australia, Worm Burner fronts up from another poor draw but he will take a power beating again, he was a best of night winner here last week in 29.76 and I will tip he will go a lot quicker tonight. 5 from 2.4.8 boxed.

Race 8 Crisis Bale is in terrific form and he can lead and win this despite the middle draw. One to watch out for is Zipping Geoff who will be running on late at good odds. Allen Jersey has the draw and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.3.5.7.

Race 9 Tough race this one but I like the ultra-consistent Captain McLaren he loves running 2^nd and has been the bridesmaid in his last 5 starts. Tronald Trump is a good each way chance at odds. Box Up 2.3.4.6.

Race 10 Ray Murray has a very quick one in Armalite, he looks the leader and with luck can open up a huge break. Another Mai is tardy early but will be running on over the top of them, Add in Mirror Bale who hasn’t won here in 32 starts but loves to run into the placings. Box Up the inside 4 -  1.2.3.4

Race 11 Hi Eyecue is a moderate beginner but is very strong and will be rattling home late. He has proven costly of late but this looks his race. Tyla Grace is boxed for a bold showing, Chopstick will start the punters elect out in box 8 and is a must the trifecta. Box Up 1.5.6.8.

Best Bets

Race 1, No: 2 - Are Ate

Race 4, No: 7 - Wheel Spinner

Best Each Way

Race 5, No: 8 - Pawesome Boss

Best Roughie

Race 8, No: 3 - Zipping Geoff

 

UBET JACKPOTS TONIGHT

ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.

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 DOUBLE/TRIO JACKPOT
Races 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Double/Trio  Jackpot of $161.

ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $5,000.

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.

SANDOWN PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 6 tonight at Sandown Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $2,000.

HOBART QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $2,026.

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.

 

The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s fabulous 11 event card of racing at Angle Park.

First 4 selections –

Race 1:          1,2,5,8

Race 2:          1,2,3,8

Race 3:          8,4,5,1

Race 4:          7,3,4,2

Race 5:          8,2,4,6

Race 6:          2,3,5,7

Race 7:          5,8,2,4

Race 8:          7,2,6,3

Race 9:          2,3,7,1

Race 10:        2,1,7,4

Race 11:        5,8,2,1

Best Bet:         Race 4, No: 7 - Wheel Spinner

Each-Way:      Race 10, No: 2 - Armalite

Roughie:         Race 9, No: 7 - Armalite

 

The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s exciting night of racing at Angle Park including the Grade 4 feature final.

First 4 selections –

Race 1:          3,1,2,7

Race 2:          1,5,2,4

Race 3:          4,8,1,5

Race 4:          3,7,4,6

Race 5:          7,8,2,5

Race 6:          1,2,5,7

Race 7:          4,5,8,2

Race 8:          2,1,5,7

Race 9:          8,7,6,2

Race 10:        2,1,7,8

Race 11:        6,7,8,1

Best Bets:        Race 2, No: 1 - Goldenpaw Glory

Each-Way:      Race 7, No: 4 - Mrs Bubbles

Roughie:         Race 8, No: 8 - Run The Jewels

 

KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH

The monthly Kennel Capers for January 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.

ANGLE PARK THURSDAY

Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –

$4,590 Heats Bargain Steel Centre SA Sprint Championship– 515m (Special Conditions Apply. $22,000 Final 19/1/17)

$2,645 SA Owned Grade 6 – 515m

$4,990 Mixed – 600m

$4,990 FFA – 731m

Nominations close Monday 9^th January at 9.00am with GRSA

 

 

KENNEL HOUSE OPEN 30 MINUTES EARLIER TONIGHT AT ANGLE PARK

As per the GRSA Hot Weather Policy the Kennel House tonight at Angle Park will be open 30 minutes earlier from 4.45pm.

 

RACE NIGHT DESK UNAVAILABLE TONIGHT FOR THE NEXT TWO WEEKS

Due to staffing arrangements for tonight and Thursday the 12^th January we unfortunately will not have staff behind the Race Night Office counter. The area will be open to participants to take fields and race results as per normal.

The Trainers Fee will be paid upstairs by Hospitality staff between 4.30pm and 6.30pm.

GRSA will provide signage for industry participants and if there is paperwork to be lodged please try and organise with the fulltime staff prior to each Thursday night or drop it in the overnight box near the old Administration entry point.

GRSA apologises if this causes inconvenience during the next three weeks.

 

PORT AUGUSTA CANCELLED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT FORECAST THIS WEEKEND

The Port Augusta meeting programmed for Saturday was cancelled due to extreme heat in the region. GRSA enforced the Hot Weather Policy with extreme heat forecast in the region for an extended period and cancelled the Non Tab meeting at Port meeting earlier in the week allowing trainers the opportunity to nominate for other race meetings.

GRSA will work with the Club in reprogramming this meeting at a later date.

 

GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON FRIDAY 10^TH FEBRUARY AT GAWLER

The date has been set for the Greyhound of the Year function at Gawler on Friday night 10th February 2017. It will be exciting to have our prestigious event at the Gawler venue for the first time with the awards looking very interesting this year.

To assist with the promotion of the evet GRSA has called all the race names on Monday night at Angle Park after past GOTY winners. Who will be added to the list for 2016??

 

BARGAIN STEEL CENTRE SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP THIS MONTH

Owners & Trainers are reminded of the domiciliary clause on the SA Sprint Championship coming up next week. To be eligible a greyhound must have been domiciled in SA for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days immediately prior to the time fixed for the finalising of nominations and drawing of fields. (Nationals policy adopted)

This date going back 76 days is 26^th October as nominations close on Monday 9th January 2017.

The $4,590 heats are scheduled to be run next Thursday (12th January), with the Final to be run on Thursday 19th January. Total prizemoney for the listed final will be $22,000, with the winner’s share of $15,000.

Nominations close on Monday 9th January 2016 at 9.00am with GRSA.

 

JOHN GRAY FINAL LATER THIS MONTH

The time honored John Gray series will be held later this month with $3,190 heats run on Thursday 19th January and the $8,565 final on Thursday 26^th January. The series is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m journey.

Nominations close on Monday 16th January 2016 at 9.00am with GRSA.

 

SATURDAY MORNING TRIALS PROCEDURE

With some recent issues in regard to the Saturday morning trials at Angle Park, trial staff have advised that to make it simpler and clearer for participants and employees that there will be one block per distance where FOL, Catching Pen, Handlsips etc will be booked rather than having this separated. Trainers will get their number as normal for that distance and no one else will have the same number over that distance to stop any confusion. As per normal after every 10 trials there will be a track grade and they then move to the next distance (likely starting with 515m). GRSA will trial this for a period of time and I ask that participants please be patient with their fellow industry members and GRSA staff.

 

MARK AISTON TO FILL IN WHEN RAY FEWINGS ON LEAVE IN JANUARY

Our long time MC at Angle Park Ray Fewings will be taking some leave in January and we are fortunate to have radio and tv personality Mark Aiston available to fill in while Ray is away. Mark has supported and followed greyhound racing for many years and it is terrific to have him on board. Mark will be hosting on the 12^th, 19^th and 26^th January along with the 2^nd February while Ray is away.

 

BLACK CAPS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GRSA

Along with the white caps GRSA has now approved that black caps can be worn by participants. Both black and white caps with GRSA logos are available from GRSA at a cost of $10.

 

OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE INDUSTRY AWARD NOMINATION FORM

As part of the GOTY awards GRSA present an Outstanding Service to the Industry Award and are calling for nominations. Nomination forms are available on line and from the Racing Office at GRSA.

 

Please forward your nomination to [email protected], fax (08) 8268 2870 or GRSA, PO Box 2352, Regency Park, 5942 by COB Friday January 20 2017.  The winner to be announced at the 2016 Greyhound of the Year Awards Dinner held on Feb 10, 2017.  The decision of the judging panel will be final. 

 

GRADING UPDATES

The Grading Review Panel met on Friday 11^th November to discuss grading in South Australia from an Agenda provided by submissions and industry consultation during the past few months. Following is the main points introduced from 1^st December 2016 -

• The panel advised to be consistent that Grade 6 greyhounds should remain in the drawn fields so long as they were eligible at time of nomination. This would be a change for the 4 win Non SA Bred Grade 6 greyhounds and APK/APM Grade 5 wins who would have normally been withdrawn free of penalty. The panel were supportive of these greyhounds remaining eligible.
• Pathway winners should be included on the Order of Preference. Regardless of the winners time the performance will be considered as a Country win (like Pt Augusta) and thus will sit on the Order of Preference at 13 if a last start Pathway winner.
• The table below is in regard to a Time Standard for Masters Events at different tracks over different distances. The panel agreed to the table and advised that the same conditions for Thursday night be implemented for other meetings when a greyhound equals or breaks the Time Standard being ineligible for a Masters Event at that distance and track. Whilst they do not take a grade they have to have two unplaced runs before being considered for a Masters event.

 

This refers to the Grade 5 Masters events Only.

 

 

• The panel agreed to change the condition of eligibility from 3 months to 6 months for how long prior to a greyhound racing. This comes into line with the 6 month satisfactory trial policy.

**Please note that the GRP were supportive of trainers putting as much information in the comments section of their nomination to assist the Grader in the grading process. Please give him as many options as possible however if trainers write nothing the grader will grade accordingly. If trainers nominate for a specific race advertised in the All tracks calendar and it doesn’t go ahead it is recommended trainers give the Grader another option on their nomination. If trainers do not want their greyhounds to be mixed then they need to be clear on their nomination advising “leaving the greyhound out” and understand that the races will be graded accordingly and if you were going to be in a mixed event under normal grading guidelines then the greyhound will be left out**

 

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)

Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.

 

BOOKING OF TUESDAY NIGHT TRIALS AT ANGLE PARK

Please be advised to encourage participants to use the online booking facility for Tuesday night trials have opened up for bookings an hour earlier than phone bookings.  You will therefore, be able to book online from 11.30am on the Monday prior to Tuesday night trials.  Being mindful that when booking online you can only book a maximum of 6 trials and then will have to ring the office from 12.30pm to book the remainder.  Our GRSA staff is available to provide support and training for those participants who require it, please contact GRSA to organise.

This came into effect from Tuesday 22^nd November trial session.

For participants who wish to continue to book via the telephone please ensure you follow the below directions:

1.          DO NOT phone prior to 12.30pm as NO calls will be placed on hold and your call will not be answered prior to 12.30pm.  By calling prior to 12.30pm you are actually inconveniencing yourself as you may be disconnected or directed to another area as the telephone system will not let you que for a long period of time.

2.          Ensure you know exactly what type and number of trial/s you require.

3.          No other queries will be answered to ensure a timely manner of answering the calls that are in que for booking trials.

4.          Please understand that our staff provides you with the best possible and earliest time available so they will not enter into a debate about the reasons why.

5.         DO NOT book more trials than required.  GRSA will be monitoring this situation and if required action may be taken against offenders.

 

GREYHOUND RACING SA TRAINER WORKSHOP

All current licensed trainers are required to attend a greyhound workshop to assess their competencies.  Currently, workshops are open for bookings with dates and schedules available on the GRSA website.  Please select your preferred option and contact Renee on (08) 8243 7113

Please note all workshops are restricted to six participants per sessions.

 

Greyhound Racing SA Trainer Workshop Schedule

It is a requirement of all registered owner trainers and public trainers to attend one 3 hour workshop session. All efforts will be made to have workshops available however, they are subject to change depending on participant workshop bookings. There is a FAQ sheet available also with frequently asked questions so please look at the information available in the Industry pages on the GRSA website.

 

STRATHALBYN TRIALLING DATES

The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -

Wednesday 11^th January

Friday 20^th January (qualifying trials)

Wednesday 25^th January

 

AGRC MEMBERS LUCKY DOG DRAW
Each year we have drawn 4 names for each week’s Thursday APK race 8, next to each name is the box number of the dog you have drawn in Race 8.  If your box number happens to win Race 8, you can renew your membership next year (30^th June) for half price.   

If you happen to own or train greyhounds racing on the date that your name has been drawn, you can choose to have your dogs drawn instead of the lucky box number and it works the same if your dog drawn happens to win.  It is up to you to notify an AGRC committee member on the night that you want to take up this option and we will randomly draw one of your dogs competing on the night. AGRC Committee members are Alan Amezdroz, Barry Stewart, Petar Jovanovic, Melissa Trowbridge, Gabe Vistolli and Gavin Harris.

Below is the AGRC Lucky Draw for Members:

Race 8 Date	Race 8 Box	Member	Race 8 Box	Member
5/01/2017	8	Gary Hutchinson	4	Carol Brooks
5/01/2017	3	Tony Lagana	7	Karen Price
12/01/2017	3	Paula Hearnden	2	Brad Ablett
19/01/2017	1	Gabe Vistolli	2	Barry Jones
19/01/2017	3	Darren Ensten	8	Ray Barkla
26/01/2017	7	Petar Jovanovic	3	Gary Siney
26/01/2017	4	Adam Manton	1	Tony Rasmussen