Angle Park Thursday Night Preview
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
What a night of racing it was last week and well done to all involved in putting together a great night of racing. Congratulations to Kenny Gill and of course Ernie. It looked like we had an awesome crowd on the concourse and the restaurant upstairs was packed. Now on to picking a winner or two tonight.
Race 1 and the Karen Bearpark sprinter in Contrarian is drawn to win the first. He has the pace to kick up early and has won here in some terrific times of late. The main danger is the troy Murray trained Kalden Kapone who has early pace. Box up 1-5-7-8.
Race 2 and this is a very open affair. I have tipped Dyna Wally from box 5, he won here last start in 30.13 by over 9L and with a repeat performance of that would see him win here. Gilbert Allen is down on the fence and is a chance if there is any trouble. Box up 1-2-5-7.
Dyna Aline is in outstanding form of late and can make it three on end over the 6oom tonight. She is carving out quick times and will win. Fair Change can push up from box 1 and will be right in the mix. Add in Fonsie Bale who is a lot better than recent form suggests along with Victa Scott. Box up 1-2-3-5.
Race 4 and I have gone for the red in Dyna Erwin. He loves the inside draw but tends to find one better each week. Tonight should be the night, add in the speedy Disco Dave and Paua Is Lethal. Box up 1-3-5-7.
Race 5 is an interesting race for mine as there is a heap of early pace in Prank Call, who at his best, would blow these away down in box 2. Grainne O’Malley will be carving across out wide, along with Victa Sam and Pandora Kist. Box up 1-2-6-7. This is a tough, tough race.
Race 6, this looks a 2 dog race in the 1 and the 4. Both have different racing styles as the 4 dog pings and the red will be rattling home. Box up 1-4-5-7.
On to race 7 and jump on Mr versatile, Pedro’s First. He has been racing in top form over the 600m and is more than capable. Back in the sprint here tonight. Add in Galilee Spirit who has found form along with Carlos Tyson who will appreciate the drop in grade. Box up 1-4-5-8.
Race 8 and it is very hard to go past the Petar Jovanovic trained Benchmark, which was what he was in the Adelaide Cup Consolation where he jumped straight to the front and won in a slick 29.79 from box 2. The dangers are the pacey Flying Tee and Tercel who is back in distance here. Box up 1-4-6-8.
The distance race tonight is the last chance for me with the old fellow Kalden Mayhem. He has been struggling of late but should find the line tonight. Fender is no slouch and has the pace to lead here for a long way. Real Impact is a new comer and is worth watching, along with Husky Dreamer who will battle on. Box up 1-4-5-7.
Race 10 and the Kim Johnstone kennel are knocking up plenty of winners of late and Wild Soul carved out a more than handy 30.04 win here last start from box 4. He is very hit and miss on box rise but strong. Nasty Ned is an interesting runner and has the pace to cross from box 6. Box up 1-2-6-8.
The last and we can go home on a winner with Dyna Lent. She has been around the mark of late along with a good win at Gawler in 31.07 from box 3. Will be hard to beat. First Call has drawn box 1 and will be right in the mix along with Yayoi Bale, who has good short course form and could ping and win from box 8 for Wendy Matcott. Box up 1-3-7-8.
JACKPOTS TONIGHT
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the Mixed 2/3/4 event will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Mixed 4/5 event will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,000.
HOBART QUINELLA JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Grade 4 event will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Quinella Jackpot of $939.
MAN FROM THE TOWER
Selections for tonight’s exciting 11 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the Grade 6 Heats over the 515m -
First 4 selections –
race one 1/7/5/8
race two 1/7/5/3
race three 3/1/5/8
race four 1/4/6/8
race five 1/2/8/6
race six 4/1/5/7
race seven 1/8/5/3
race eight 1/8/6/2
race nine 4/1/7/8
race ten 6/2/1/4
race eleven 1/3/5/7
Best bet race 5 number 1 – Linquist
Best eachway race 4 number 4 – Full Beer Fridge
Lay of the night is race 9 number 1 – Kalden Mayhem
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
2013 GAWLER
The Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup is not far away now. Heats will be run on Tuesday night 29th October, with the Final to be run on Sunday twilight 3rd November. Both meetings will be covered on Sky Racing 1. Prizemoney for Gawler Gold Cup is $37,500 thanks to sponsorship and retention of Group 3 status. The Heats will be $1,600 each, while there will also be a Consolation worth $2,400. 2013 Gawler Produce winner Flying Tee for trainer Ossie Chegia is eligible for a $9,000 bonus if he is nominated and can win this year’s Gold Cup Final.
Racing on Final night will also feature the $5,000 SA Country Cup Final over 531m which we have been running heats for, $2,050 Kingsford Hotel Grade 6 over 531m $1,970 Water Search FFA over 400m and a $1,750 Grade 5 Distance Feature over the 643m. Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be oncourse for both heat and final night providing his service for the patrons in attendance. The Gawler Club have also introduced a couple of bonuses on Cup Final Night. If a trainer can produce 4 winners on the night there will be a bonus of $500 available and if a greyhound can beat any of the tracks records on the night over any distance there will also be a bonus of $500 to the connections.
* Nominations for the Gawler Gold Cup Heats close on Thursday 24th at 9.00am with GRSA. Nominations for the Final will close with GRSA at 9.00am on Wednesday 30th October
2013 TOP GUN
The Cox Plate of greyhound racing will be run next weekend with star local sprinter Ernie Bung Arrow drawing perfectly in box 7 in the invitation only event. The Ken Gill trained star who performed brilliantly to win last weeks Group 1 Adelaide Cup will be one of the main draw cards at the Meadows on Saturday 26th October. Ernie will be trialling at the Meadows this Saturday night in preparation for the Group 1 feature. Such is the profile that Ernie Bung Arrow has created in the last few months the Victorian Herald Sun will have a full page lift out featuring Ernie on Saturday next week, the day of the race.
CLASSIC 2013 PRELUDE (2)
The second Prelude of Classic 2013 will be next week, with the Heats listed for Wednesday 23rd October. The Final then follows on Thursday 31st October. As always prizemoney levels are determined by the number of Heats we run. In Prelude (1) we ran two heats and the heats were $1750 and the Final $4,500.
*Nominations close tomorrow (Friday 18th October) with GRSA at 9.00am.
SEPARATE GRADING AT GAWLER TO START IN DECEMBER
Very shortly GRSA will begin work with RAWWA to allow for separate grading at Gawler to be implemented in December. Gawler will be separated into two categories with Tuesday being separate grading to both Friday and Sunday. Greyhounds will keep the same grade that they currently have when Gawler is separated. GRSA will not change a greyhounds grade ie Grade 2 goes to Grade 5 for Friday. Please be mindful of this when the implementation will begin. I will advise the confirmed date next month but it will likely be in the later part of December.
ANNUAL GRADING REVIEW MEETING – NOVEMBER 8
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 are as follows:
Sunday 6th October Strathalbyn (completed)
Monday 7th October Angle Park (completed)
Tuesday 8th October Gawler (completed)
Sunday 20th October Mt Gambier (this weekend)
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.
2014 ADELAIDE GREYHOUND AUCTION
The Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club (AGRC) in conjunction with GRSA, will once again conduct the Adelaide Greyhound Auction in 2014.
DATE: Sunday 12th October, 2014
For all greyhounds whelped between: 1st November 2013 - 31st May 2014
More information will be provided over the coming months, including details of nominator/breeder bonuses and the race series attached to the auction.
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 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 October has been released this 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.
PUPS FOR SALE
El Grand Señor x Token Cabernet
1 black bitch and 1 fawn dog
Born 26th December 2012. Beautiful 9 month old pups from proven city winning dam. Most of your rearing is done. 1st payment of Breeders series has been paid, plus eligible for all other SA Bred Bonuses.
Bargain at $2000 each
Also have
Oaks Road x Tinashe Bale
1 black dog left. Born 3rd June 2013.
Tinashe Bale herself won 22 races and over $42,000 in prizemoney, with her litter being the winners of 108 races and over $370,000.
This pup contains a double cross to Brett Lee, the same cross found in SA Superstar Ernie Bung Arrow. With a little Import blood with Spiral Nikita thrown in.
Pup will be fully paid up for breeders series for you on purchase.
$3000.
Contact Lisa Rasmussen - 0407935284
ANGLE PARK NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday meeting features –
$2,265 October Grade 6 Feature Final – 515m (Heats 16/10/13)
$2,960 Veterans FFA – 515m
$2,960 SA Owned Grade 5 – 515m
$4,640 FFA – 600m
$4,640 Grade 4/5 – 731m
Nominations close Monday 21st October at 9.00am with GRSA