Angle Park Thursday Night Preview
Thursday 26th September 2013
MEDIA RELEASE – TONIGHTS ANGLE PARK PREVIEW
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
After four fantastic weeks of racing we can settle down and look at the local performer’s tonight.
Race 1 and there are several chances in this but the inside draw has got me with Contrarian for Karen Bearpark. He has been racing below his best of late but looks the big improver. Dee Dee Corsair has his paw on the till and will be carving across early. Add in Playing It Cool. Box Up 1-3-4-6.
The second event and nothing jumps out at you but Tyson Willow is ultra-consistent and has the ability to overcome box 4. From The Top is another who hasn’t missed a place in recent runs along with Power Merc. Box Up 1-4-5-6.
Now this looks a good trifecta race with two main chances in Faust’s Forever and the pacey Grainne O’Malley. Both have different racing styles but I am leaning towards the red. Box Up 1-6-7-8.
Race 4 and unfortunetaly last years Adelaide Cup winner Spud Regis has been scratched and will miss this years Cup series due to injury. I don’t think there’s much between Kalden Kurageous and Fair Change but leaning towards the red here with Allen Dion for third. Box Up 1-4-7-8 and we shouldn’t miss…….haha.
Kaylarikki has been in fine form over the sprint and can win here. Add in Victa Scott and Allen Bardolf for the minors. Box Up 1-3-5-8.
Race 6 now this is a very good betting race as there are several chances. Joja Stan has been runner up in his last 3 and is more than capable of breaking through. The other chances are Koubek who will be running on. Carlos Tyson who loves this draw and Wonder Whirl who is very smart WHEN on song. Box Up 1-2-6-8.
The SA Prelude is race 7 and this is a chance for the Kath Johnstone performer in Encosta Kahn to return to the winner’s circle. He has the pace to lead from box 6. Cousin Callum will be handy early and the old fellow will be running on. Box Up 1-2-5-6.
Race 8 is another SA Prelude and Hope’s Up looks the best bet of the night. Despite her draw of 5 she will lead and win. Just Shine who was racing well several months ago is resuming and can run a cheeky race. Box Up 3-5-6-8.
The distance event of the night is race 9 and we see a newcomer in Proven Daisy who has transferred into the Troy Murray kennel. She hasn’t raced since her 5th at Wenty Park but has 13 wins and 10 placing’s beside her name in 57 career runs.
She should lead and win, the dangers if any are Husky Dreamer for John Gale and Sheza Ten. Box Up 4-5-7-8.
Race 10 and this performer can be hit and miss and that is Kalden Kapone. He is very smart when on the bunny and should be far too smart for this field tonight. Dyna Erwin and Pepper Khan can fill the placing’s. Box Up 1-4-5-6.
The final event and Galaxy Snow is an awkward type who has only won 2 of 20 but is a lot better than form suggests. Only needs an ounce of luck from box 5 to win. Poison has the red for Lisa Rasmussen and can kick up on the rails. Bomber Kahn is knocking on the door and is a must for all trifecta punters. Box Up 1-3-4-5.
Good Luck Happy Punting……………..
JOKE OF THE WEEK
A guy was walking along the street when he saw a crowd of people running towards him. He stopped one of the runners and asked: “What’s happening?” The runner replied breathlessly: “A lion has escaped from the zoo.” “Oh my, which way is it heading?” “Well you don’t think we are chasing it, do you?”
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 $5,520.
ALBION PARK QUADRELLA JACKPOT
Race’s 5, 6, 7 & 8 tonight at Albion will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quadrella Jackpot of $16,244.
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 $2,955.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonight’s exciting 11 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the preludes of the Triple M Adelaide Cup -
First 4 selections –
race one 1/3/6/2
race two 4/8/6/5
race three 1/8/2/4
race four 4/1/8/7
race five 3/5/8/7
race six 6/4/2/1
race seven 6/1/4/8
race eight 5/2/3/7
race nine 4/7/5/8
race ten 6/1/7/5
race eleven 5/8/4/2
Best bet race 5 number 3 – Kaylarikki
Best eachway race 8 number 2 – Senni Tony
Lay of the night is race 6 number 1 – Joja Stan
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
TWO MORE ADELAIDE CUP PRELUDES TONIGHT
Races 7 and 8 tonight have drawn together some of the States most exciting chasers in their final hit out before next weeks Adelaide Cup heats. Each prelude has terrific depth with the competition expected to be fierce.
Tonight the first 3 past the post in each prelude will gain automatic entry into the Triple M Adelaide Cup Heats on Thursday 3rd October. These races are just lead in races and provide easier entry into the big one however even if a greyhound has no luck and finishes out of the money it still won’t stop you from nominating for our biggest race of the year.
TRIPLE M ADELAIDE CUP NOMINATIONS CLOSE THIS MONDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER
Its only a few days away until the 2013 Triple M Adelaide Cup nominations will close on Monday 30TH September at 9.00am. It promises to be one of the best ever series witnessed on the Angle Park circuit in the races history.
The series is a two week format with heats (up to 8) on Thursday 3rd October and the big Group 1 Triple M Final ($75,000 to the winner) on Thursday 10th October. There will also be a $6,875 consolation on the supporting card and the $7,450 Premiers Cup for the stayers over 731m.
These races are open to the best greyhounds nominated.
Nominations for Heats close at 9 am on Monday, 30th September.
ADELAIDE CUP TRIALS
The excitement is building up to next week’s series with the likes of Group 1 Megastar winner Peter Rocket and local speedster SA Derby winner Ernie Bung Arrow all confirmed for the Adelaide Cup heats however tonight we have a few exciting types trialling from the powerful Jason Thompson kennel in preparation for the Group 1 series.
Jason will trial Ronan Izmir a winner of 26 races from 42 starts with 9 placings and $162,000 in prizemoney who has won the Group 2 Warrnambool and Bendigo Cups in Victoria already this season. Powerhouse who has won 15 races from 33 starts and $56,000 prizemoney who won the consolation of the Canberra Cup last start and Phenomenal who is one of the most exciting chasers in the country who has won 8 races from 15 starts including a brilliant 29.27 win at Sandown in June. These greyhounds will trial between races 1 & 2, 2 & 3 and 3 & 4. Jason knows how to train an Adelaide Cup winner with the likes of champion El Galo winning in 2009 and flying machine Whippy’s Image in 2008.
MURRAY BRIDGE NEWS
There will be no trials at Murray Bridge this weekend due to Show. There will be no free gallops from today to Saturday due to the set up and no trials on Sunday.
CLASSIC 2013 PRELUDE (1) HEATS
We ran two heats of Classic 2013 Prelude (1) yesterday, with the winners being:
Heat 1 – Woodnear (30.39)
Heat 2 – Redeeming (30.15)
As we ran two heats for this series, the prizemoney for the Heats was $1,750 each, while the Final will pay $4,500. Breakdown for the Final to be run Monday night is:
First: $2,720 inc. $500 to the breeder
Second: $800
Third: $400
Fourth: $80
There will be a trophy presentation after the running of this event on Monday night.
Remaining events in Classic 2013 are the second prelude with Heats 23rd October, Final 31st October, the Brian Johnstone (Group 3), Heats 20th November, Semis 28th November, Final 5th December. Then the Gawler Classic 2013 on 17th & 24th December.
CHASING THE GOLDEN BONE SYNDICATE DOG IN AGAIN ON MONDAY
Black Merlo for the Castle Plaza Tavern Syndicate is in again on Monday night after almost making it back to back wins with a gutsy second last week. Trained by Robyn Mackellar Black Merlo ran home nicely for second and from Monday nights good draw of box 2 he should be very hard to beat. He is in Race 4 Monday night due to jump at 7.09pm.
ANNUAL GRADING REVIEW MEETING – NOVEMBER 8
In November GRSA will be conducting the Grading Review Panel meeting. This review is conducted annually and aims to provide a comprehensive and formalised process with objectives being an improved grading system, enhanced review of rules and policies, reduced grading complaints and increased participant satisfaction with the system.
Prior to this meeting agenda items will be sought by way of industry consultation. This will be by way of consultation sessions at meetings dealing specifically with grading items and also correspondence from participants.
The consultation sessions will be as follows:
Sunday 6th October Strathalbyn
Monday 7th October Angle Park
Tuesday 8th October Gawler
Friday 11th October Mt Gambier
For participants if you have an agenda item worth considering please put in writing attention me or email to [email protected] by no later than Friday 27th September.
Based on all the information collected an agenda will be formulated by 25th October and sent to the Grading Review Panel to be discussed at the review.
GAWLER TRIALS– OFFICE CLOSED ON WEDNESDAYS
Due to staffing issues over the last few weeks the Gawler Office was closed on Wednesdays like it is on Thursdays. This has been working quite well and efficiently with Scott Volbrecht taking the money for the trials at the boxes. This will process will continue so please have the correct money available to assist the race night staff. Race fields will still be available oncourse.
BOOKMAKER PETER DAMARELL ONCOURSE EVERY WEDNESDAY AT ANGLE PARK
Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be on-course every Wednesday betting competitive fixed odd markets on the full programme at Angle Park. Peter will also display all bookmaker prices from the thoroughbred meetings in South Australia and the meetings in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This is a major bonus for oncourse patrons as there will now be no need to make the long drive to Gawler, Balaklava, Murray Bridge or Strathalbyn as the very same bookmakers prices will be available at Angle Park every Wednesday. Touch screens have also been installed at Angle Park to assist with race form every meeting.
Punters can enjoy the comfort of the Angle Park betting auditorium and it’s free to get in. No more hot or cold old betting rings after a long drive. Why not give it a try?
Please tell your thoroughbred friends about this outstanding opportunity. Save your entry fee and petrol and participate in the opportunity to win a free $50 betting voucher drawn on the day with Peter Damarell’s compliments.
NEW BOOKING NUMBER FOR TRIALS
From last Monday 23rd September participants who wish to book trials have to ring 8243 7172. This phone line will only be used for trial bookings and will queue participants. By having this one number with participants queuing makes this process to be a more efficient way of booking trials. There will be NO trials accepted through the normal administration number. To be fair to everyone GRSA will only accept bookings using the new number.
Please make yourself aware of the new number for booking trials.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for September was released a fortnight 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 NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$6.875 Triple M Adelaide Cup Heats– 515m (Best greyhound nominated. Special Conditions. Group 1 Final Thursday 10/10/13)
$3,525 Mixed Grade 4/5 – 600m
$4,640 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Monday 30th September at 9.00am with GRSA