Angle Park - Thursday Preview - 4/10/2018
by The Shadow
Tonight’s programme features 5 heats of the 2018 UBET Adelaide Cup which are races 2 to 6, the locals look to have a strong chance this year but as in recent years this event normally has a bolter or two make the final. Other highlights on the night are a very strong 731m and a 600m later in the night. As usual all races are Trifecta and First Four events.
Race 1 - Rachel Zane has been racing in terrific form of late and can nearly pinch this tonight, she has a good turn of early speed and will be hard to beat. Don Lesta has been hit and miss of late but is worth putting in our top four along with Skyther Monelli and Lonely Cowboy. Box Up 1.2.3.7.
Race 2 - The 1st of the CUP heats and we backed Nations last week and he didn’t let us down winning in a slick BON 29.55, he is in top form and will be hard to beat again. Victorian sprinter Vital Force has good city form and should appreciate the rails draw. Hold Da Door won at big odds here last start and is our value runner for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.4.5.
Race 3 - Second of the CUP heats and we will go with the Kirin Corby chaser Fabwik, she is very smart when on the lure and she has the pace to lead and win tonight from the inside draw. Aston Kimetto has been placed here in the past and in the powerful Seona Thompson kennel, he can be hit and miss on box rise and will be doing his best work late. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 4 – Third of the CUP heats and the pacey Real Simple has been racing well in Victoria of late with wins at Sandown and the Meadows in recent runs, he is well drawn to give this a shake. Spring Bridge was a huge run here last start when 2nd behind Nations in slick time and is my top pick for this event. Zipping Inglis trialled here and looks the improver for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.2.6.7.
Race 5 – Fourth of the CUP heats and this is a wide open affair, Cairnlea Jet was an eye catching run here last start when 4th in 29.55 and was doing his best work late, he should be right in the finish. Game Face is in terrific form and should be able to run a cheeky race, Windmill Haze and Chief’s Sidekick also look amongst the chances. Box Up 1.2.4.6.
Race 6 – Fifth and final heat of the 2018 UBET Adelaide Cup and Pure Ability is a big chance in this at each way odds, he has moderate beginners drawn on his inside and should be able to lead when on song he can carve out quick times. Honcho Monelli will be running on strongly along with Pyredos Monelli. Box Up 1.2.3.4.
Race 7 - The Rasmussen kennel rarely goes home without a winner and Sarina Monelli should be able to kick up and hold the lead in this, the former WA performer appears to be a more than handy sprinter. Nut Allergy and Born Billy can add value to our First Four. Box Up 1.3.7.8.
Race 8 - We see the return of On Fire in this, he hasn’t raced since running 2nd here back in June this year, he has a terrific strike rate over this trip and is sure to be well tried. Jeebus Bird has been runner up here at his past 2 and has his paw on the till and wouldn’t be a surprise if he breaks through tonight. Box Up 3.4.7.8.
Race 9 - This is a wide open event and we will go with the Judi Hurley trained Madam Onyx out in box 7, she has won her past 3 here and Gawler in good fashion and the wide draw is a bonus. Spring Spinner and On The Bonnet are amongst the chances also and should finish in the First Four. Box Up 2.3.6.7.
Race 10 - The 600m event of the night and we must go with Stack The Aces again, he missed the kick here last week when running 4th but should find the early lead tonight. Phil’s Green is racing well and loves this draw and is the BIG danger. Add Max Jake and Pirates Curse as the value runner. Box Up 1.2.5.7.
Race 11 - Tough event as there are several chances, I like Emerley Nolen who is more than capable on his night, he is only a moderate beginner but is very capable with early luck. Half A Mill is the improver and can run a cheeky race from his draw. Box Up 1.2.4.7.
Race 12 - We need to go home on a winner and Come On Enzo is a speedy type who can lead and win, he won last start in quick time over the 416 at Strathalbyn and was placed here prior. Blessed In Black and Muchachos are racing well and can figure. Box Up 1.6.7.8.
Best Bets
Race 2 No: 5 Nations
Race 9 No: 7 Madam Onyx
Race 10 No: 2 Stack The Aces
Best Each Way
Race 5 N0: 1 Cairnlea Jet
Race 6 N0: 3 Pure Ability
Best Roughie
Race 7 N0: 8 Born Billy
Good luck on a terrific night of racing!
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 1 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $2,000.
ANGLE PARK EXTRA DOUBLE JACKPOT
Race’s 3 & 4 tonight at Angle Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include an Extra Double Jackpot of $2,818
ALBION PARK EXACTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Exacta Jackpot of $22,304.
ALBION PARK DOUBLE TRIO JACKPOT
Race’s 7 & 8 tonight at Albion Park will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Double Trio Jackpot of $1,047.
HOBART TRIFECTA JACKPOT ON RACES
All races tonight at Hobart will carry an extra bonus for punters, they will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $1,000 on all races.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for October will be released in the next few weeks 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.
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The Man In The Tower gives his selections for tonight’s terrific night of racing at Angle Park.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,4,1,3
Race 2: 5,7,1,8
Race 3: 1,2,6,8
Race 4: 2,6,7,3
Race 5: 1,4,6,8
Race 6: 1,3,4,6
Race 7: 1,3,7,4
Race 8: 8,1,7,3
Race 9: 3,2,6,7
Race 10: 2,7,1,3
Race 11: 2,4,7,1
Race 12: 6,1,3,8
Best Bets: Race 3, No. 1 Fabwik
Each-Way: Race 9, No. 3 Spring Spinner
Roughie: Race 8, No. 1 Purpose Driven
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s fantastic night of racing at Angle Park including the heats of the Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 2,1,3,7
Race 2: 5,1,8,7
Race 3: 1,2,3,6
Race 4: 2,7,6,1
Race 5: 6,8,1,2
Race 6: 1,2,3,4
Race 7: 1,2,3,4
Race 8: 8,7,3,4
Race 9: 7,6,2,3
Race 10: 2,3,4,7
Race 11: 2,1,4,8
Race 12: 6,1,3,4
Best Bets: Race 6, No. 1 Honcho Monelli
Each-Way: Race 7, No. 4 Aston Hinkley
Roughie: Race 8, No. 8 Master Chaos
ANGLE PARK NEXT FRIDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$107,500 Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup Final – 515m (Heats 4/10/18)
$10,710 UBET Adelaide Cup Consolation – 515m (Consolation from Adelaide Cup Heats. Trainers must renominate)
(*$20,000 SA Trainer Bonus or $10,000 Interstate Trainer Bonus if any Trainer can win 2 of 3 Feature events 1. Oaks/Derby Finals (20/9) 2. Match Race Overall Winner (27/9) 3. Adelaide Cup Final (12/10). – Trainer can only win bonus once. Conditions apply)
$11,435 Premier’s Cup – 731m (best greyhounds nominated)
$7,375 SA Country Cup Final – 515m (For greyhounds which qualified in heats at PTA, MTG, GAW, STR. Special conditions apply)
$2,310 Open Maiden – 515m
$5,290 Open – 600m
Nominations close Monday 8th October with GRSA at 9.00am.
2018 UBET ADELAIDE CUP HEATS
Five super heats of the UBET Adelaide Cup have been drawn together for tonight’s meeting at Angle Park with some terrific greyhounds from Interstate taking on the cream of the crop from SA.
The UBET Adelaide Cup Final carries total prizemoney of $107,500, with the winner to receive $75,000. With five heats each winner and the three fastest second placegetters will progress through to the Group 1 Final on Friday night, 12th October.
GRSA appreciates the continuing support of GRVIC for allowing our premier night to be conducted on a Friday each year in the interests of the National Racing calendar. By GRVIC swapping one of their meetings the Group 1 UBET Adelaide Cup will gain maximum coverage to the wider community with all races being shown on Sky Racing 1 and makes for a super start to the weekend.
UBET have full tote and fixed odds coverage available for the heats tonight with the Shadow previewing each race earlier in the preview.
UBET also have an all in fixed odds market available for next week’s Group 1 final with the top priced contenders listed below–
Aston Kimetto W 6.50 P 2.30
Chief’s Empire 6.50 2.30
Fabwik 8.00 2.65
Honcho Monelli 8.00 2.65
Nations 8.00 2.65
Spring Bridge 8.00 2.65
Chief’s Sidekick 12.00 3.60
Alpha Aion 14.00 4.10
Cairnlea Jet 14.00 4.10
Smart Knocka 14.00 4.10
Vital Force 14.00 4.10
Real Simple 21.00 5.75
Menzali 26.00 7.00
Notorious Mac 26.00 7.00
Windmill Haze 26.00 7.00
Zipping Inglis 26.00 7.00
All other greyhounds 51.00 or above (UBET odds as of 1.00pm 4/10/18)
The Box Draw for the Adelaide Cup Final will take place oncourse after the running of race 7 tonight at approximately 9.00pm (SA time).
For those greyhounds that miss out on qualifying for the Adelaide Cup Final there will be a $10,710 consolation on the program where trainers will need to renominate to be considered.
BOOKING ON THE NIGHT
Bookings are now open for the 2018 UBET Adelaide Cup:
Chasers Buffet. $40 covers your seat in Chasers and their amazing all-you-can-eat buffet. Seating in Chasers provides you with the best positioning to see the festivities of the Adelaide Cup unfold. Book NOW to avoid disappointment as we usually book out. Phone 8243 7150.
General entry is gold coin donation and there will be tonnes of free rides and entertainment on the night. We should see some “SUPER DOGS” on the night.
GAWLER TO RACE ON THURSDAY NIGHT BEFORE ADELAIDE CUP
Again with this years Adelaide Cup being on a Friday night, Gawler will race on the Thursday night (11th October).
There will be Grade 5 heats over 400m and Grade 6 heats over 531m with both finals to be conducted on Friday 19th October. There will also be a Novice 0-4 wins over the 643m. This meeting will be a Provincial 2 meeting.
Nominations close 9.00am on Monday 8th October with GRSA.
There will be trials at Gawler as normal on Thursday morning 11th October and there will be trials at Angle Park on Saturday 13th October after the Adelaide Cup.
SA COUNTRY CUP FINAL ON ADELAIDE CUP FINAL NIGHT
The qualifiers for the $7,375 SA Country Cup Final have been determined under the conditions.
The final is Angle Park over 515 metres to be run on Adelaide Cup Final night Friday 13th October 2017.
Qualifiers are -
Strathalbyn - Farmin (1st) & Destini Rocket (2nd)
Port Augusta - Tarwyn Park (1st ) & Crimson Sally (2nd)
Gawler - Reiko Rocketta (1st) & Fantastic Chief (2nd)
Mt Gambier - Hutch (1st) & Paraphernalia (2nd)
Reserves to be determined.
TONY RASMUSSEN CHASING SPRING CARNIVAL BONUSES
Only Trainer Tony Rasmussen is alive in claiming the huge bonuses that GRSA put forward this year in support of our local Spring Racing Carnival.
If Tony can claim the Group 1 Adelaide Cup Final on Friday 12th October with any of the greyhounds that he trains he will also claim a $20,000 bonus. As Nations won last week’s Match Race series for Tony this now means he is the only person or greyhound eligible for an added bonus. Good luck to Tony and his chasers tonight in the heats of the Cup.
NO TRIALS AT MT GAMBIER NEXT TUESDAY
The Mt Gambier GRC has advised that there will be NO trials at Mt Gambier next Tuesday (9th October).
$14,285 STRATHALBYN CUP ON TUESDAY OCTOBER 16 & FINAL ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 21 – NOMS CLOSE THURSDAY 11TH OCTOBER
The Daish Irrigation & Fodder Strathalbyn Cup series begins with heats on Tuesday 16th October.
The Cup is worth $14,285 with the final run on Sunday 21st October along with a $2,000 Consolation. GRSA has also added a Stayers Mixed 6/5 grade over the 762m worth $2,000 to be run on the night.
Nominations for the heats close with GRSA at 9.00am on Thursday 11th October.
**Please note Strathalbyn Cup final night is the final meeting for the Strathalbyn GRC before the introduction of the new Murray Bridge venue later this year.**
DATE CHANGES IN NOVEMBER
With Strathalbyn finishing up later this month GRSA has made some changes in November.
Delete: Strathalbyn – Friday 9th November 2018 (TAB) Day
Add: Gawler – Friday 9th November 2018 (TAB) Day
Delete: Strathalbyn – Friday 23rd November 2018 (TAB) Day
Add: Angle Park – Friday 23rd November 2018 (TAB) Day
ACCELL THERAPY MAT TO BE USED AT TRIALS
The mat is now available in the foyer area of the Angle Park building.
GRSA in conjunction with Accell Therapy will start demonstrating the use of the Mat at Angle Park trials on Tuesday nights. Julie from Accell Therapy will be oncourse and we will advise that dates and times. It is recommended that a greyhound derives benefit with a 15 to 20 minute session and is generally for recovery from racing or injury. It will still be available during normal office hours to be used (greyhounds racing on that day excluded). Please ask the Racing Admin staff if you wish to use the mat.
TRIAL DATES FOR STRATHALBYN
All bookings for normal trials will be taken by the Club for Wednesday 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 10th October (Qualifying Trials)
Wednesday 17th October
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:
October 9th (for APM Monday meeting on 15th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 17th October)
October 16th (for APM Monday meeting on 22nd October – no APD Friday meeting on 26th October due to Time Grading meeting)
October 23rd (for APM Monday meeting on 29th October – for APD Wednesday meeting on 31st October)
Nominations close with GRSA at 12.30pm on the Tuesday of the meeting.