Angle Park Thursday Night Preview
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
Not only has the flu hit the two legged variety, it’s also had an impact on our four legged friends. A touch of kennel cough has been around recently which is why we only see a 10 event programme tonight however looking at the fields next week it looks like we could be bouncing back.
Race 1 and let’s kick off the new financial year with a winner in Good Asset Gets. From her draw of 2 she is a hit and miss type on box rise, but the inside draw should be a big help and the Robyn Mackellar sprinter can kick up early and go on and win. There are several dangers and they look to be Daryl Bale and Shaka Kahn. Add in Jive Bunny for the pick 4.
On to race 2 and I like Umika Bale here. The draw of 7 is a bonus and she won from this draw 3 starts back in a moderate 30.35. Tonight she should prove the measuring stick. Aston Zizzle and Sniper Skills can both run bold races.
Malcolm Hirtzel is no stranger to SA and has a handy one in Mineola County. She has had 25 starts for 4 wins and 11 placing’s. She was placed at the Meadows last start and can win this, the inside draw of 2 will help. Clinga, along with Dyna Alivia will be running on and can fill the placing’s.
Jump on Wonder Whirl in the 600m event which is race 4 tonight. She hasn’t put a paw wrong of late and is in outstanding form with 5 wins of late beside her name. Mike Giniotis has her in outstanding form but she will be at very skinny odds. Mark Of Love and Lektra Rhianna can run into the money.
Race 5 and Grainne O’Malley is perfectly drawn in box 1. She can bring a double up for her kennel. She is better than her past couple suggest and has a personal best of 29.78 beside her name. Andrews Courage is working back to form and is more than capable, so look at the market and get value. Trumby and Dyna Bruce will be running on late.
Laurie Cahalan has a newie in Zontea from over the border. The draw of 5 is the worry. Placed at the Meadows last start from this box in the middle of last month and is sure to be well tried. Sneaky Spirit and Big Daddy Boy are the big dangers.
Race7 and this is a very open race with at least 4 chances. Todd Kelly has Fair Change in terrific form and is dropping back to the sprint tonight. I think the draw of 8 suits and can win. Springvale Cool has box 1 printed on her as she continues to draw the red and is a big chance again, should give her trainer a bit of extra spending money for his upcoming trip. Add the 4 and the 7 for the pick 4, box up 1-4-7-8.
Troy Murray should get a race to race double with Kalden Mischief over the sprint and Kalden Mayhem in the distance. Both are very well suited in their respected races and it’s a chance for an all up bet. Box up Race 8 numbers 1-2-3-7 and in the 9th 1-2-4-5.
The final event on the card should have leading trainer Shaun Matcott sending us home on a winning note with Maffy Bale who has drawn well down in box 1. Her past couple have been VERY ordinary but is better than form suggests. Don’t discard Dyna Keaton who will be rattling home along with Tenacious Tee.
JOKE OF THE WEEK
How many divorced men does it take to change a light bulb?
NONE, they never get the house!
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 $4,903.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Winter Cup Carnival Cup will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park 5 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $15,823.
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 $1,535.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonight’s exciting 10 event card of racing at Angle Park -
First 4 selections –
race one 2/8/3/6
race two 6/3/8/7
race three 2/1/3/8
race four 7/3/1/8
race five 6/7/5/1
race six 2/7/5/6
race seven 4/7/1/2
race eight 1/3/2/7
race nine 4/5/2/1
race ten 6/1/3/2
Best bet race 7 number 4 – Encosta Kahn
Best roughie race 10 number 6 – Who De Punk
Lay of the night is race 5 number 1 – Grainne O’Malley
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for July will be out 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.
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
GAWLER PRODUCE FINAL ON SUNDAY
After two semi finals on Tuesday the $20,000 Gawler Produce Final has drawn together an outstanding field of sprinters chasing the rich northern classic. The first semi final went to Avid Tyson for Tony Lagana who showed her customary brilliant speed to lead and hang on from Just Crazy and High Status. She recorded a slick 30.82 and from box 4 on Sunday she has the speed to lead again. The second semi final went to the inform chaser Flying Tee who continues to go from strength to strength for Ossie Chegia winning his fourth race in a row recording a blistering 30.46. He won by over 7 lengths from Nicholas Jack and Fire Tyson. He has drawn box 7 in the final with sprinting star Fire Tyson drawing box 8 so both favourites for the series will have to be at their absolute best to claim the prize.
Gawler Produce Final – Race 8 7.08pm
- Just Crazy Des Hockley
- High Status Ossie Chegia
- Zara McLaren Helen Foster
- Avid Tyson Tony Lagana
- Oogaboo Oz Dean Decrea
- Nicholas Jack Todd Kelly
- Flying Tee Ossie Chegia
- Fire Tyson Tony Lagana
- Steffi McLaren Helen Foster (1st res)
- Kid Faust Bosco Stamenkovic (2nd res)
Other features on Sunday nights program include the Anniversary Cup featuring Hope’s Up, Emerely Lover, Young Snozz and Aston Odin and the consolation of the Produce where exciting prospect Token McLaren should bounce back into the winners list. In a bonus for the club the whole meeting on Sunday will be featured in Sky Racing 1 proving even more exposure for our Industry. The twilight meetings on Sunday will continue to be shown on Sky Racing 1 through July, August and September.
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$4,265 Feature Grade 5 Final – 600m (Heats 4/7/13)
$2,960 SA Owned Grade 5– 515m
$4,640 Mixed 4/5 – 731m
Nominations close Monday 8th July at 9.00am with GRSA
AGRA GROUP RACING CALENDAR
The AGRA Group racing calendar has now been released for season 2013/2014. With the changes to Feature racing in South Australia we now have 6 Group races which are –
Group 3 Coffex Coffee Oaks – 12th September 2013
Group 3 Schweppes Derby – 19th September 2013
Group 1 Triple M Adelaide Cup – 10th October 2013
Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup – 3rd November 2013
Group 3 Brian Johnstone – 5th December 2013
Group 3 Howard Ashton – 29th May 2014