Angle Park - Thursday Preview - 21/12/17
SEASONS GREETINGS
On behalf of the GRSA Board Members, Management and Staff we would like to wish all greyhound industry participants and followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
by The Shadow
How good is the racing tonight here at headquarters, the highlight is race 6, the Christmas Cup which has 6 smart performers engaged over the sprint, all starters have a good chance as there is a mixture of early speed and strength. The kennel to follow looks to be the Rasmussen team as they have several strong chances throughout the night. Remember all the UBET jackpots tonight including the $10,000 guaranteed trifecta pool on race 1, it’s well worth a crack!
Race 1 - We can kick off with a winner in Zipping Zeus down in box 2, he flew home to score here last week in a handy 30.07 winning by over 6L and on that effort we will make him our top pick. Wheel Spinner won over the short last start and is a must for the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.3.5.
Race 2 - The Troy Murray kennel can snare a winner with Terpillar, he won from this draw last start and should have the pace to cross the inside brigade. Dinky Man didn’t fire here last start but is a lot better than that effort; he is worth putting in the first four as is the well-drawn Shaniqua. Box Up 1.4.6.8.
Race 3 - There looks to be several chances in this but we will go with the well-drawn Tag And Release down in box 1, he missed the kick here last start from an awkward draw but is more than capable of bouncing back tonight. Mighty Barcia and Hurucan have their fair share of ability and are capable of running a cheeky race. Box Up 1.3.4.7.
Race 4 - This is the distance affair of the night and a very good one at that. Topology led throughout here last week to score and should only improve again. Shaun’s Entity has been in terrific form over the 600m and is stepping up to the 731m here, if he can run the extra trip he would take a power of beating, add the Gavin Harris trained pair for the first four Box Up 2.4.5.7.
Race 5 - This appears to be a wide-open affair and it makes for a very interesting betting race, when in doubt go with the box draw so we will have a little wager on the John Mundy trained Octane Sadie down on the rails, she has been racing well in simular company and will be doing her best work late. Victa Ollie has good short course form and if we add in Jolene Marlow we should go close to getting the trifecta. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 6 - The Christmas Cup and as mentioned earlier it is certainly a top-class affair, the pace will come from High Eden Frost and Slippers Time both are racing well but will need to hold off the fast finishing Hukanui and the youngster of the field Zinfandel Zara who looks to have a big future. Add in the well-travelled Pyredos Monelli. Box Up 1.4.7.8.
Race 7 - Gangalla Fury missed the start here last week when unplaced, he can bounce back tonight with a couple of moderate beginner’s down on his inside. Becky Bale and Jays Ace will be the two that will be rattling home late. Box Up 3.4.5.6.
Race 8 - Winning form is good form and the two to follow in this are Jimmy McBain and Alpha Alexander, both have been racing well and will be right in the finish. Aston Kody has fair Gawler form but when on song is very capable. Box Up all the evens 2.4.6.8.
Race 9 - I get told a lot not to make a “Song and Dance” about it so I’m picking her in this, she has been racing well from poor draws and should be able to lead and win for mine. Marco Lee and Blonde Barbados for the minors. Box Up 1.2.4.10.
Race 10 - This is the 600m of the night and I like Zero Knockin’ for the Rasmussen kennel, he loves this trip and should be on the pace early. Mo Town Roy is the BIG danger and is well drawn out in the pink. Box Up 1.2.4.8.
Race 11 - Angela Modra has a handy one in Sutton Nicky, she has won 5 from 13 along with the 2 placings, from box 2 she can send us home on a winning note. Blue Murray and Matriculate can run into the placings. Box Up 1.2.3.7.
Best Bets
Race 1, No: 2 - Zipping Zeus
Race 11, No: 2 - Sutton Nicky
Best Each Way
Race 8, No: 2 - Jimmy McBain
Best Roughie
Race 2, No: 8 - Trademark Boss
Best of wishes to all in the Greyhound fraternity and I hope all have a safe and merry Christmas.
Cheers, The Shadow
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA GUARANTEED POOL OF $10,000 ON RACE 1
Race 1 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a guaranteed Trifecta Pool of $10,000.
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
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $131.
ANGLE PARK ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $7,138.
ALBION PARK FIRST 4 JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All races tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a First 4 Jackpot of $2,000 on each race.
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.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON ALL RACES
All Races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Trifecta Jackpot of $1,000 on All races.
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.
HOBART FIRST 4 JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a First 4 Jackpot of $5,000.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 1,2,3,5
Race 2: 4,3,6,1
Race 3: 1,3,7,4
Race 4: 2,7,5,1
Race 5: 2,1,7,6
Race 6: 1,7,8,5
Race 7: 3,6,5,1
Race 8: 8,4,2,7
Race 9: 1,7,2,10
Race 10: 2,8,1,3
Race 11: 3,2,7,8
Best Bet: Race 9, No: 1 - Song And Dance
Each-Way: Race 11, No: 3 - Papa Chippy
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park including the 2017 Christmas Cup.
Angle Park First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,3,1,4
Race 2: 4,7,3,2
Race 3: 1,3,7,5
Race 4: 2,7,5,4
Race 5: 1,2,5,6
Race 6: 7,8,4,2
Race 7: 6,3,4,1
Race 8: 8,7,2,3
Race 9: 1,7,10,9
Race 10: 4,8,1,2
Race 11: 2,3,1,8
Best Bet: Race 4, No: 2 - Topology
Each-Way: Race 7, No: 6 - Rockstar Lisa
Roughie: Race 10, No: 4 - Roman’s Legend
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for December was released last 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 NEXT THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park Thursday night meeting features –
$2,445 Heats Grade 6 – 515m ($4,590 Final 4/1/18)
$3,190 Grade 5 Bitches Only – 515m
$3,490 Heats Mixed Master’s Feature – 515m ($4,590 Final 4/1/18. For greyhounds 3 ¾ yo or over. Must have raced previous 6 months or qualy trialled. All grades are eligible. Non Penalty)
$4,990 Free For All – 731m
Nominations close Friday 22nd December at 9.00am with GRSA
***STOP PRESS***
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY & ANGLE PARK FRIDAY – NOMINATIONS CLOSE TOMORROW
Nominations for both Angle Park Thursday (28/12) and Angle Park Friday (29/12) close at 9.00am tomorrow (Friday 22nd December).
CHRISTMAS CUP TONIGHT
The highlight on tonight’s 11 event program at Angle Park will be the 2017 Christmas Cup featuring a top line up of sprinters.
Only a small field of 6 are greeting the starter, but what a line up with High Eden Frost, Hukanui, Slipper’s Time, Pyredos Monelli, Hot Marlow stepping up to open company and the youngster of the group Zinfandel Zara who showed her class winning the Doug Payne feature recently. They will all be doing battle in the final feature before the New Year Year. There will be a rug and trophy presentation after the race so good luck to all connections.
CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR TRAINERS TONIGHT
As part of the Christmas spirit GRSA will provide a bottle of Hardy’s Shiraz or Sav Blanc to our trainers who have greyhounds engaged tonight when they collect their Trainers fee. It’s a choice of red or white however when one is gone then the other will be provided so get in early to make your choice.
SCRATCHINGS FOR CHRISTMAS EVE DAY AND BOXING DAY
Greyhound Racing SA reminds trainers of the scratching times around the Christmas period.
Of note the meeting at Gawler on Sunday 24th December is a Day meeting so scratching’s will be done on Saturday (23/12) between 3pm and 4pm. For the meeting at Gawler on Tuesday 26th December this is also a Day meeting however with the day before being Christmas Day the scratchings will be done early on Tuesday morning (26/12) between 7am and 8am.
Please take note of scratching times, kennelling times and race start times during the festive season.
EMERLEY PARK TRIALS OVER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR
Please be advised that Emerley Park will NOT be trialling on Monday 25th December or Monday 1st January due to public holidays.
They will however be trialling on Wednesday 27th December.
The timer has now been installed on both the circle and straight tracks and operational for trials on the circle from the start of this week – thanks to GRSA and their staff for the installation.
PRIZEMONEY PAYMENTS OVER CHRISTMAS
Due to both Monday (25/12) and Tuesday (26/12) being public holidays the prizemoney payments which are normally processed on Wednesdays will be done on Thursday next week due to the shorter week.
NO TRIALS ON BOXING DAY AT ANGLE PARK
Due to staffing issues there will be NO trials at Angle Park on Tuesday night 26th December (Boxing Day).
BREEDER SUPPORT CHANGES
A number of registered breeders were involved in recent focus groups to discuss the challenges facing that industry group and the opportunities that exist for GRSA to support a more viable opportunity for participation in this area.
The Board reviewed that feedback and has identified a number of initiatives that will be implemented progressively, with a number of those coming into effect from January 1.
The first phase of that framework will commence with the introduction of the following support strategies:
• 100% increase to the breeder component of the SA Bred Scheme from July 1, 2019 (which will impact more recent litters and all future breeding activity)
• The introduction of a subsidy of $30 per week for any retired greyhound on the waiting list to go into GAP that is being kept on a Trainer’s or Owner’s approved premises from January 1, 2018 commencing from the start of the 7th week on the list post-retirement. Existing arrangements around subsidised boarding will remain unchanged.
• An increase to the average Breeders’ Support Payment by 40% through the introduction of a fixed payment of $100 per pup for litters whelped after January 1, 2018
• The elimination of fees for notice of service, litter registration and naming from January 1, 2018
• An increase to the subsidy for DNA testing of breeding females to cover the full cost of (approximately) $180 from January 1, 2018
• A cap on the cost of sire registration of $500 with the remainder being reimbursed by way of subsidy from January 1, 2018
• Expansion of the Superbonus scheme in line with consultation with the ICG from January 1, 2018
NEW RACE TRACK LIGHTING FOR ANGLE PARK IN MID JANUARY
The lights at Angle Park have been in place for a very long time and are in desperate need of replacing.
For GRSA to do this it is going to take a number of days to be completed resulting in a few Angle Park meetings not being conducted in mid-January. On Monday night the 15th January the meeting will now be conducted at Strathalbyn with Monday night prizemoney. For the meeting on Wednesday the 17th January, the meeting will now be at Gawler during the day. There will be NO trials at Angle Park on Tuesday night 16th January due to the work being conducted however GRSA will conduct another trial session at Gawler on Monday 15th January in the morning.
Racing Date changes -
Delete: Angle Park – Monday 15th January 2018 (TAB) Night
Add: Strathalbyn – Monday 15th January 2018 (TAB) Night
Delete: Angle Park – Wednesday 17th January 2018 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler – Wednesday 17th January 2018 (TAB) Day
GRSA thanks both the Gawler and Strathalbyn Greyhound Racing Clubs for their support in these racing date changes
SYNDICATION INTEREST FROM TRAINERS
Greyhound Racing SA is interested in gaining feedback from trainers who would be interested in having their details made available to any prospective syndicate groups.
GRSA receives a number of query’s from owners about getting involved with their friends however it is quite hard for them to find a trainer. Those trainers who are comfortable with this please respond to Shaun Mathieson via email [email protected] or phone (08) 8243 7100. These details would be only made available to syndicate groups.
BASIC STEEL SUPPLIES SA SPRINT CHAMPIONSHIP IN JANUARY
Owners & Trainers are reminded of the domiciliary clause on the Basic Steel Supplies SA Sprint Championship coming up in January.
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 25th October as nominations close on Monday 8th January 2018.
The $4,590 heats are scheduled to be run on Thursday 11th January, with the Final to be run on Thursday 18th January. Total prizemoney for the listed final will be $22,000, with the winner’s share of $15,000.
- Nominations close on Monday 8th January 2017 at 9.00am with GRSA.
JOHN GRAY FINAL IN JANUARY
The time honored John Gray series will be held in January with $3,190 heats run on Thursday 18th January and the $9,290 final on Thursday 25th January.
The series is for Grade 5 greyhounds over the 515m journey.
- Nominations close on Monday 15th January 2018 at 9.00am with GRSA.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
A reminder to trainers with the hot weather upon us to make sure they are aware of the conditions relating to the Hot Weather Policy. This policy is available on the GRSA website and also at the track.
GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR ON FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY AT GAWLER 2018
The date has been set for the Greyhound of the Year function at Gawler on Friday night, 2nd February 2018.
It will be terrific to have our prestigious event at the Gawler venue again this year with the response from those that attended last year extremely positive.
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 12, 2018. Winner to be announced at the 2017 Greyhound of the Year Awards Dinner held on February 2, 2018. Decision of the judging panel will be final.
COMPLETION OF PAPERWORK
Participants are reminded of their obligation to ensure that when lodging paperwork that it is fully completed and payment is made at the time of lodgement.
GRSA is here to assist should you be unsure of how to complete any paperwork however it is not our responsibility to arrange for its completion, nor is it our responsibility to ensure that it is lodged. Therefore, please ensure when lodging any paperwork eg, Transfer of Ownerships, Litter Registrations etc that they are fully completed and paid for and lodged within a timely manner.
ONLINE & PHONE BOOKINGS OF TRIALS FOR ANGLE PARK AND GAWLER FROM 11.30AM
GRSA received feedback in regard to the Online Trial booking process for both Gawler Wednesday and Angle Park Tuesday and Saturday trial sessions.
This process of online bookings is fully supported by the ICG and GRSA Board and will continue to grow over time.
· To encourage the move from 100% phone bookings to online GRSA made the decision to separate the booking times from 12.30pm, to 11.30am for online and 12.30pm for phone. This has worked successfully and reduced the number of phone calls dramatically. This encourages participants to manage their own bookings. However GRSA believes that the separation is now no longer required so both online and phone bookings will now be at 11.30am for trial sessions. It was decided to go to 11.30am due to the commitment participants have made to the online process and worked their schedule around this time being at home or near their device to book.
Whilst having the bookings at the same time the trial booking phone line will still be 08 8243 7172. No trials will be accepted on any other phone line; participants will be queued as normal and will not be taken before 11.30am. Our staff member will attempt to book your phone trials in a timely manner bearing in mind participants will be booking online at the same time. I would encourage all participants to move to the online process as this is quicker, easier and they can have the flexibility to manage the process themselves.
· It is important for all participants to realise that at any point from 11.30am when the trials open to around 3.30pm the day of the trial session (or day before for Saturday) they can log on or ring up and manage their bookings. They may be able to move earlier or later if there has been a cancellation etc, it really does provide an option if their time is unsuitable.
NOTIFICATION OF TRAINING AMENDMENT & CLEARANCE OF GREYHOUNDS
Trainers are reminded of their obligation to notify GRSA within 3 working days of a greyhound coming into or leaving their kennel (Rule 105(4)(i)).
This is a requirement for all greyhounds regardless of where bred. We have had a number of trainers recently put in training amendments late the night prior to nominations closing at 9am the following day, this practice can lead to your nomination not being accepted or being unable to nominate online should any issues arise the following morning.
Trainers are also leaving it to the night before nominations close to have greyhounds “checked off”. This practice can also lead to your nomination not being accepted or being unable to nominate online should any issues arise. It is therefore in the trainer’s best interest to have lodged with GRSA the training amendment and clearance of the greyhound a number of days prior to wishing to nominate the greyhound. It is not GRSA’s responsibility to ensure that the paperwork is processed within ½ hour, which is the amount of time available to have it processed before nominations close at 9am.
TRIAL DATES FOR STRATHALBYN
All bookings for normal trials will be taken by the Club. As they do on Wednesday nights they will now also take the bookings for Friday nights.
You can book trials via text MSG / or call Yvonne King at the Club on 0407 334 349 between 9am and 11am on the day of the trials. All qualifying trials will need to be booked through GRSA as per normal by 12.30pm on the day of the Qualy trials. GRSA thanks the support of Yvonne and the Strathalbyn GRC in regard to these changes.
The following dates are for the next trial sessions at Strathalbyn -
Wednesday 27th December
Wednesday 3rd January
Wednesday 10th January (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 17th January
Wednesday 23rd January
Wednesday 30th January
ANGLE PARK QUALIFYING TRIALS
Angle Park Qualifying Trials are 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)
Tuesday Angle Park Qualifying dates are:
December 26th No Trials
January 2nd (for APM Monday meeting on 8th January – for APD Wednesday meeting on 10th January)
January 9th (No Qualifying Trials)
January 16th (for APM Monday meeting on 22nd January – no APD Wednesday meeting on 24th January due to Time Grading meeting)
January 22nd (for APM Monday meeting on 29th January – for APD Wednesday meeting on 31st January)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.