Angle Park Racing Preview - 9.6.16
by The Shadow
The main race on tonight’s programme is the 2016 Shane McQueen final over the 600m which is race 8 starting at 9.12pm. The race is worth just over $8,500 and the 8 runners all look to have a chance on their latest efforts.
Race 1 and the Rasmussen kennel rarely leaves the track without a winner and they can kick off early with Farhat Bale down in box 1. Temalor is the obvious danger as he is well down in grade and looks the big improver Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Race 2, Westy Bob missed the kick here last week and finished midfield, tonight he looks the likely leader and if he pings it will be all over. Menzel Boys can be hit and miss early but is a must for all trifecta punters, add in Play Your Ace for value. Box Up 1.4.5.7
Race 3, this is a very open affair and for mine there are at least 5 chances, but unfortunately we can’t pick them all. The improver will be Lisheen out in box 7, he will be handy odds. I like Banker Bale down in box 2, he is very strong and should be at each way odds. Add in Getty Bale and Junner Bale. Box Up 1.2.3.7.
Race 4 and Emeritus looks the special of the night but he will be very short in the market. He is quick early and should be able to pinch this, so we will make him the standout for the trifecta and first 4. 1 from 3.5.7.boxed
Race 5 and this is the distance affair of the night, I picked him last week and that is Bradley Bale, he finished 3rd but was well beaten. Expect improvement tonight. Danyo’s Tom should lead them up again and run a bold race along with Cris Tyson. Box Up 3.5.7.8
Race 6, Ben Rawlings is another kennel who just keeps on training winners. Wilba Beast is one of his stars and on last week’s effort winning here in a slick 29.66 he looks a Monty in this. Kalispell is well drawn and can finish in the top 3 along with Mija Returns, who was a big run here last week at double figure odds. Box Up 1.3.4.6.
Race 7 and this is a tricky event, I am going with my old favourite in Coorong Kid, he should be vying for the early lead and with an ounce of luck he wins. The big dangers are the pacey Crisis Bale and She’s A Looper. Box Up 1.2.3.8.
Race 8 is the Shane McQueen final over the 600m, this is a very open affair so I am going with early pace again and that’s the Todd Kelly Gun McBain. He carved out a slick 34.93 run here last week from this draw, leading throughout. So we will put him on top. Eduardo is very quick but can be hit and miss on box rise. Zana Bale is the value runner from box 1 and if she is close enough early will be rattling home over the top of them. Box Up 1.3.4.8.
Race 9, the two main chances have drawn the middle of the field and they are Zipping Bianca and Aston Coco, both have a good turn of early pace and whoever leads should be able to hold on. Flash Of Hope has been the big improver in recent weeks and from box 8 might just struggle to cross with the pace inside but he is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.4.5.8.
Race 10 and Molly Dobbs for the Jovanovic kennel is drawn to lead and win. She has been mixing her form of late but looks a big chance in this. Aston Morris is a speedy type out in box 7 and should figure in the mix. Box Up 1.2.3.7.
Race 11 and Yorke Express can send us home on a winning note. He has the perfect draw of 1 and should be able to hold the early lead. Falcon Ute is ultra-consistent and will be able to pinch a place along with Night Rhythm at good odds. Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Best Bets
Race 1 - No: 1 - Farhat Bale
Race 8 - No: 4 - Gun McBain
Best Each Way
Race 6 - No: 3 - Mija Returns
Best Roughie
Race 3 - No: 7 - Lisheen
UBET JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Shane McQueen Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 5 tonight at Albion Park the Flying Amy Classic Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Gold Cup Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $10,000.
HOBART ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart the Grade 4 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $6,149.
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 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 –
$3,490 Heats Grade 4 Feature– 515m (Final 23/6)
$4,590 Semi Finals 2014 Auction Series – 515m (Conditions apply. Heats 8/6, $19,000 final 23/6/16)
$4,990 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Friday 10th June at 9.00am with GRSA
The Man from the Tower give us all the tips for tonight’s exciting Shane McQueen Feature Final tonight at Angle Park!
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,3,5
Race 2: 5,4,2,8
Race 3: 6,7,5,3
Race 4: 1,3,5,7
Race 5: 3,4,5,8
Race 6: 6,5,3,4
Race 7: 1,3,8,2
Race 8: 3,4,7,2
Race 9: 8,5,4,1
Race 10: 4,2,1,5
Race 11: 3,8,4,1
Best Bet: Race 4 - No: 1 - Emeritus
Each-Way: Race 11 - No: 3 - Night Rhythm
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic 11 event card of racing at Angle Park including the Shane McQueen Feature 600m final!
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,1,3,5
Race 2: 5,4,8,1
Race 3: 5,6,7,1
Race 4: 1,7,3,6
Race 5: 5,3,8,7
Race 6: 6,1,2,3
Race 7: 3,2,6,1
Race 8: 4,6,2,3
Race 9: 4,5,2,1
Race 10: 1,2,6,7
Race 11: 1,2,5,7
Best Bet: Race 4, No. 1 Emeritus
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 6 American Tony
Roughie: Race 11, No. 5 Garry McBain
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STOP PRESS
NOMINATIONS FOR ANGLE PARK WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY NEXT WEEK CLOSE AT 9.00AM TOMORROW (10TH JUNE)
LICENSE RENEWALS DUE ON 30TH JUNE 2016
Please be advised that your license renewal will be due on Thursday 30th June 2016. We will be sending out renewals to those requiring to update their license this week.
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 the race meeting on Friday 1st July you would want to have renewed by Friday 24th June.
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.
SHANE MCQUEEN FINAL TONIGHT
Following two heats last week, tonight we have a strong Shane McQueen Final. The 600m feature event carries total prizemoney of $8,640, with the winner picking up $6,000 and will be run as Race 8 tonight due to start at 9.12pm (SA time).
Heats winners were:
Coorabie – 35.30
Gun McBain – 34.93
The field and box draw is as follows:
1. Zana Bale - Lisa Rasmussen
2. Barely’s Rhythm - Colin Rana
3. Eduardo - Kirin Corby
4. Gun McBain - Todd Kelly
5. Coorabie - SCR
6. American Tony - Ken Gill
7. Von Dousa - Ray Murray
8. Cairnlea Lewis - Petar Jovanovic
9. Zipping Geoff (box 5) - Kim Johnstone
10. Manhattan Cry - SCR
This will be the thirteenth running of the event, which is named in the memory of former GRSA CEO, Shane McQueen.
Previous winners are:
2004 - SHAMIRA BALE G Dailly 34.89
2005 - EXPLOSIVE FLASH P Barry 35.00
2006 - DEGREE OF STYLE K Gill 35.32
2007 - SO BUSY L Harris 34.68
2008 - C’MON TESS K Gill 35.09
2009 - RED DEMON R Harnas 35.05
2010 - STRICTLY MAMBO J Jones 35.13
2011 - SIPS HER COFFEE R Hume 35.14
2012 - KALDEN MAYHEM T Murray 35.16
2013 - TERCEL K Bearpark 35.05
2014 - BIG ZAP T Murray 34.87
2015 - HE’S A VILLIAN L Rasmussen 34.91
GRADE 4 FEATURE HEATS NEXT WEEK
The next low grade feature to be run at Angle Park will be Grade 4 Heats to be run next Thursday 16th June with the Final on Thursday 23rd June. The heats are worth $3,490 and the final will be $4,590.
Nominations close tomorrow (Friday 10th June) at 9.00am with GRSA due to the June long weekend.
2014 GREYHOUND AUCTION HEATS YESTERDAY
Heats for the Main race series for greyhounds that were purchased through the 2014 Auction were run yesterday with two 5 dog events.
Heat winners were:
Springvale Bryne – 30.00
Lets Go Magic – 30.50
In support of these greyhounds GRSA committed to running a three week series so the same greyhounds from each heat will compete in two semi finals next Thursday night on the 16th June (different box draw)
The semi finals will be worth $4,590 with the $19,000 Final to be run on Thursday 23rd June 2016.
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.
NO GOTBA VIRGINIA TRIALS THIS SUNDAY
There will be NO trials this Sunday 12 June at GOTBA Virginia as the track has been booked for time trials to be conducted to find the “fastest dog in Australia”. All breeds are involved and times are determined according to set criteria to allow comparison between breeds. All is encouraged to come along for a look.
NO TRIALS AT EMERLEY PARK ON MONDAY DUE TO PUBLIC HOLIDAY
GRSA advises that there will be no trials at Emerley Park on Monday 13th June 2016 due to the June Long Weekend public holiday.
VALE – DAVID GRAHAM SNR
GRSA was saddened to hear of the passing of David Graham Snr earlier this week.
David passed away after a lengthy battle with illness after suffering a stroke. David was one of the founding members of the Murray Bridge Greyhound track being its President for many years, right up until he suffered his illness. He was a dedicated hard worker for the Club. He was open to a chat and always had a good joke while waiting in line to trial on a Sunday Mornings.
He had great success with his great old dog 'Walk the Path' who he kept with him as a pet after his racing career.
Sincere condolences to David’s family and friend at this sad time. David’s funeral will be held at 1pm tomorrow at Minge Chapel in Murray Bridge for those wishing to show their respects.
ANGLE PARK TRACK TURNOVER NEXT WEEK
Participants should note that the Angle Park track turnover is scheduled for Friday 17th and Saturday 18th June, this will be weather dependant.
Trials next Saturday morning (18th June) at Angle Park will be cancelled.
EXTRA PRIZEMONEY FOR PORT AUGUSTA CUP MEETINGS – NOMS FOR CUP HEATS CLOSE TUESDAY
The Port Augusta Greyhound Racing Club has advised that there will be $100 extra added to each race (excluding Cup Final) for meetings on 18th June (Cup Heats) and 2nd July (Cup final). The Cup final will be worth $3,000 total prizemoney on 2nd July.
* Nominations will close for Cup Heats with GRSA on Tuesday 14th June at 9.00am.
PRIZEMONEY INCREASE FOR STAYERS CUP ON 30TH JUNE
The Stayers Cup final will be increased to a total of $7,000. The $4,990 heats will be run on Thursday 23rd June with the $7,000 final on Thursday 30th June.
Nominations for the heats close on Monday 20th June at 9.00am.
2016 GAWLER PRODUCE STAKE
Following the final payment for the 2016 Gawler Produce Stake last month, a total of 61 greyhounds are still eligible. Based on these figures the final will be worth $22,000, with the pool almost $37,000.
The heats will be run on Tuesday 28th June with the semi-finals on Tuesday 5th July and the Final on Sunday 10th July.
*Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Thursday 23rd June.
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.
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.
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