Thursday Preview - Murray Bridge - 8th July 2021
By The Shadow
With another strong 12 event programme here tonight at Murray Bridge I’m sure we can continue with our winning form and back a few more winners, there are several races that we should have a crack at with the First Four. Races 5,7 & 8 look to be wide open so we will unleash on them as always, all races are Trifecta and First Four.
Race 1 - We start the night with a Maiden and we will go with Ferocious Steve in box 5, he has been placed here at his past two and with his early pace he gets a chance to break through. Finniss Flash along with Spring Flora for the Trifecta. Box Up 1.5.7.8
Race 2 - The Greg Board kennel look to hold the aces here with their two runners in Spring Harbour and Spring Agatha, both won on their debut over the short and look amongst the better chances in this. Scott Ryder has only had the two runs since crossing the border and has been well supported at both runs and is sure to be in the mix again. Milly May is drawn to have every chance. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 3 - The Rawlings kennel have a chance here with Spring Spirit down on the rails, he has the pace to kick up and should be right in the finish. Mr. Flip Flop should find this more to his liking and is amongst the better chances, add Little Genius has been placed in three of his past four. Box Up 1.2.7.8
Race 4 - Highly Praised was a last start winner at Gawler in good fashion and looks a chance of leading here, he is making his Murray Bridge debut. Australasian Art has early pace and can run into the money. Exhilarating along with SaInt Sandy for the First Four. Box Up 1.2.4.7
Race 5 - This certainly is a wide-open affair and the main chances look to be Allinga Grin who has pace, but her downfall is she doesn’t win enough, if she could lead it might be a different result. Aston Thunder is a smart type when on song, he certainly has the credentials to score. Rockstar Manners is making his SA debut here and was placed at Geelong last run over the 460. Box Up 1.2.3.6
Race 6 - The Lauren Harris pair in Lektra Boogie and Lektra Hybrid both have been racing well since transferring to SA and should be right in the mix again in this. Occipital Eyes was backed off the map and won here last run and with moderate beginners on his inside he will be hard to beat again. Box Up 1.3.4.8
Race 7 - Springvale Slick has been showing pace in recent runs and gets a chance again in this from the draw. Sweet Antares will appreciate the inside draw and looks the improver. Undercut is more than capable if he comes out running, he is a strong type and will be right in the finish and looks a good each way bet in this. Box Up 2.3.6.8
Race 8 - Gary’s Miracle was a strong winner here Monday night from box 1, she loves this venue and will be very hard to beat if she can cross tonight. Classic McLaren like’s to track wide in his races but should be running on and a win wouldn’t be a surprise. Nockatunga and Rhyme Nor Reason are chances with clear running. Box Up 2.3.6.8
Race 9 - We see the all-conquering Fantastic Radley in this, he has been in outstanding form since arriving here in SA and has won his last five at this venue, he will be very short in the market and wins again. Tapestry Tears along with New Year Tears can fill the placings. 4 from 7.2.8
Race 10 - The Chegia kennel certainly has a love affair with this venue and they look a top chance again with Fantastic Shell, she has been very unlucky at her past two but can bounce back tonight. Porridge Box along with Bomb Proof can figure. Box Up 2.4.6.8
Race 11 - Raging Redline looks very hard to beat with the scratching on his inside he looks the leader and looks the measuring stick on recent form. Aston Clurey has good form and is well drawn along with Bailey Rocks who is the value runner. Box Up 2.4.5.8
Race 12 - With only the 6 runners here in the last Terrific Keith looks far too smart again, he should ping the lids and win. Buddy Guy is trained on the track and is the main danger. Saint Cany and Victa Caleb who is capable of surprising from the good draw. Box Up 1.4.7.8
Best Bets
Race 3, No: 1 - Spring Spirit
Race 8, No: 8 - Gary’s Miracle
Best Each-way
Race 5, No: 2 - Allinga Grin
Race 7, No: 6 - Undercut
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KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for July will be released 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.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Murray Bridge.
First 4 selections –
Race 1: 8,5,1,7
Race 2: 8,2,7,5
Race 3: 1,7,4,5
Race 4: 7,4,2,1
Race 5: 6,2,3,8
Race 6: 3,1,6,7
Race 7: 8,5,3,6
Race 8: 6,7,8,3
Race 9: 4,2,7,8
Race 10: 6,4,1,2
Race 11: 2,8,4,5
Race 12: 4,2,1,7
Best Bets: Race 1, No. 8 - Finniss Flash
Each-Way: Race 8, No. 6 - Rhyme Nor Reason
Roughie: Race 10, No. 6 - Bomb Proof
MURRAY BRIDGE THURSDAY (CITY A)
Next weeks Murray Bridge Thursday meeting features –
$3,915 Heats Daish Irrigation Mix 6/5–530m (Cannot have won a CITY A Grade 5 or above at any venue in last 3 months at close of noms. $100 voucher provided by Daish Irrigation & Fodder to winning connections for final. $5,595 Final 22/7/21)
$6,320 Free For All (N/P)– 680m
$3,915 Mixed – 455m
$3,460 SA Bred Grade 6 – 455m
$3,585 Open Maiden Final – 455m (Heats 8/7/21)
******Standby Shortcourse only run if required******
Nominations close Monday 12th July with GRSA at 9.00am.
GAWLER SUNDAY (Prov 1)
Next weeks Gawler Sunday meeting features –
$22,000 Gawler Produce Final – 531m – (N/P Special Event. Heats Friday 2/7, Semis Sunday 11/7)
$3,500 Gawler Produce Consolation – 531m (Trainers must re- nominate for consolation - can include greyhounds which only competed in the Heats)
$10,000 Gawler 50th Anniversary Cup – 531m (Special Event. Open)
$1,450 Open Maiden – 531m
$1,445 SA Bred Grade 6 – 400m
$2,565 Special Event - 643m (N/P)
Nominations close Wednesday 14th July with GRSA at 9.00am.
LOCAL NEWS
SA BRED & OWNED SIR TRUCULENT & BEDROCK FRED IN GROUP 1 QUEENSLAND CUP TONIGHT
SA Bred and Owned stayers Sir Truculent and Bedrock Fred will be shooting for Group 1 glory tonight in the $100,000 to the winner Queensland Cup at Albion Park.
Now in the care of master QLD trainer Troy Brett both Bedrock and the Truck have thrived in the sunshine state with Sir Truculent brilliant in winning his heat last week and Bedrock Fred charging home for third to qualify in his.
The final will be race 6 tonight due to start at 7.37pm (SA time) with Sir Truculent in box 5 and Bedrock Fred in box 7. We wish them the very best of luck.
2021 GAWLER PRODUCE SEMI-FINALS ON SUNDAY
After four excellent heats last week we have two fantastic semi finals on Sunday at Gawler for the Produce Series. Heat winners were – Spring Driven 30.89, Victa Kurt 30.82, Victa Reid 30.64 and Jack’s Well 30.89.
With 2 semi finals the first four placegetters will qualify for next Sunday (18th July) $22,000 Final. There will be a $3,500 Consolation also on Sunday with greyhounds which competed in semi finals/heats that did not qualify for final needing to be renominated to be considered. The Box Draw for the Final will be conducted oncourse on Sunday night.
The winner of the Final is also eligible for a $9,000 bonus if it can win the 2021 Gawler Gold Cup later this year. If the winner of the Gawler Produce is SA Bred, there is also a $1,000 SA Bred Bonus.
Box Draw Semi Final 1 Gawler Produce on Sunday – Race 4 @ 6.21pm:
1. Far More Crazy Des Hockley
2. Spring Lilac Vadim Roz
3. Spring Driven Lisa Delbridge
4. Kelly’s Missile Trev Jessup
5. Victa Emma Tony Rasmussen
6. Victa Haydn Tony Rasmussen
7. Victa Kurt Lisa Rasmussen
8. Victa Grosso Tony Rasmussen
9. Frodo Baggins (1st Res) Lisa Rasmussen
10. Gemtree Apollo (2nd Res) Paul Rehmann
Box Draw Semi Final 2 Gawler Produce on Sunday – Race 5 @ 6.39pm:
1. Victa Reid Lisa Rasmussen
2. Jack’s Well Cameron Butcher
3. Crazy Diva Des Hockley
4. Victa Mikey Tony Rasmussen
5. Fantastic Victor Ossie Chegia
6. Victa Maggie Tony Rasmussen
7. Gemtree Maximus Paul Rehmann
8. Victa Daryl Lisa Rasmussen
9. Zinfandel Nikki (1st Res) Gavin Harris
10. Burn The Box (2nd Res) Tony Rasmussen
50th ANNIVERSARY AT GAWLER NEXT SUNDAY
In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Gawler Greyhound Racing Club there will be a Feature Open Event run on Sunday, 18th July worth a total of $10,000.
The race will be run over the 531m and will be run on the Gawler Produce Final night.
• Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Wednesday, 14th July
RACING DATES RELEASED FOR JULY AND AUGUST 2021
The Racing Dates for July and August have been released with the anticipated first race meeting back at Angle Park to be on Saturday, 21st August.
The remainder of the racing dates for season 2021/2022 will be released in the coming weeks with some programming details still to be finalised. This is also dependent upon the first race meeting at Angle Park being on Saturday, 21st August.
In a lead up to this, it is expected that there will be significant trialling at Angle Park prior to this date of recommencement.
DAISH IRRIGATION & FODDER VOUCHERS FOR MURRAY BRIDGE
The Murray Bridge GRC has been able to secure some $100 vouchers from their sponsor Daish Irrigation & Fodder to be used on heat and final series’ over the next 12 months.
The first two will be used in July for a heat and final series on the 7th and 14th July on the Straight Track with the next series being a heat and final series on the One Turn both supported by Daish Irrigation on 15th and 22nd July.
2021 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS IN VICTORIA – SA SPRINT HEATS NOW OVER 530M
The GCA National Championships are just around the corner. The National Finals this year will be held at the Meadows in Victoria and are to be conducted on Saturday, 28th August.
Both the National Sprint and National Distance Finals will carry prizemoney of $75,000 to the winner.
The State series’ for SA will be held at Murray Bridge on Thursday, 5th August for the Sprint Heats over 530m with the State Final of the Sprint and one-off Final over 680m of the Distance on the 12th August.
(At the most recent ICG the panel felt that the 530m distance was mnore reflective of the 525m of the Meadows where the National final will be conducted rather than the 455m distance?
These events have to be run on the same night at the one venue to meet National requirements.
In an effort to support this series ALL States will be conducting their Finals on the same night to be run within a two hour period.
• Nominations this year will close at the normal time with GRSA which will be at 9am on Monday, 2nd August
A reminder to all trainers of the clause which requires a greyhound to have been domiciled in South Australia for a period of not less than 76 days out of the 150 days immediately prior to the nomination closing date to be eligible to represent SA, which going back is on Wednesday, 19th May 2021. If unsure of a greyhound’s status, please contact the GRSA grading staff.
NATIONAL STRAIGHT TRACK CHAMPIONSHIPS IN QUEENSLAND THIS YEAR
The National Straight Track Championship this year will be held at Capalaba on Sunday, 15th August –with the winner receiving $25,000.
This year SA will have two SA dogs represent the State in the series with QLD, NSW, VIC and SA challenging for the title.
Our local Heats are listed on Wednesday, 28th July with the Final on Wednesday, 4th August. This will allow 11 days until the National Final to organise travel and trialling arrangements. SA eligibility conditions refer to 76 days out of the last 150 days prior to our nominations closing for the Heats.
GRSA have been advised that Capalaba trial every Friday and Monday, with Monday the ideal day to trial in preparation for a Sunday meeting (National Final).
Capalaba also advise they can accommodate trials on Sunday and Wednesday race meetings. The Club has a Wednesday meeting on 11th August just prior to the NSTC.
The Capalaba Club are more than happy to accommodate the needs of visiting trainers and already have had a number of trainers offer their place for Interstate visitors.
UPCOMING GOTBA RACING DATES
The Coursing at Virginia continues with 4 dog events programmed.
Upcoming dates are –
Sunday 4th July (this Sunday)
Sunday 18th July
Sunday 15th August
Sunday 29th August
PROV 1 PRIZEMONEY FOR MOUNT GAMBIER FROM JULY 1
It is confirmed that the increase to Provincial 1 will be from Mount Gambier’s Sunday meeting from 1st July, 2021 and will be the same breakdown as Gawler and Murray Bridge.
These meetings will be considered a Provincial 1 meeting for Grading and the grades that the greyhounds currently have for Provincial 2 will carry over to Provincial 1. This was the same process when Gawler split into Provincial 1 and Provincial 2 meetings a number of years ago. Thursday meetings will remain Time Grading under the current format as it has proven to be quite successful over the years, however, the impact of these changes will be monitored by GRSA.
BORDER CHALLENGE (MT GAMBIER V WARNAMBOOL) SERIES POSTPONED TO AUGUST
After consultation with the Mt Gambier GRC and Warrnambool GRC the Border Challenge series between the two Clubs has been postponed.
The Mt Gambier series was to be run on the 20th and 27th June, however, due to ongoing SA and VIC border restrictions both Clubs felt it should be postponed to ensure the series viability. The Clubs are looking at reprogramming sometime in August.
The Conditions for the series are:
Maximum of 2 Heats. If 1 Heat first 4 through, if 2 Heats first two through to $5,800 Final over 512m at Mt Gambier.
Trainer must have had starters at 15 Mount Gambier meetings in the past 12 months.
Trainer must have trained the greyhound nominated for the previous 3 months.
Greyhound must have started at least four times in the past 12 months at Tara Raceway.
CHAMPION PUPPY MOVED TO AUGUST AND CONDUCTED AT GAWLER
The Champion Puppy series for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2019 will be conducted in August.
This series is normally conducted in July, however, with changes to feature events it has been moved to August with the Heats on Sunday, 1st August and the Final on Sunday, 8th August. GRSA has committed to running this series in this timeslot and with Angle Park not being ready at this time the series will be run at Gawler and will coincide with the City A meetings.
The Heats will be worth $5,595 with the Final now worth $14,275.
• Nominations for the Heats close with GRSA at 9am on Wednesday, 28th July
CITY A MEETINGS FOR PRIZEMONEY AND GRADING AT THE VENUE
Gawler Sunday 11th July
Murray Bridge Thursday 15th July
Murray Bridge Thursday 22nd July
Gawler Sunday 1st August
Gawler Sunday 8th August
Murray Bridge Thursday 12th August
Murray Bridge Thursday 19th August
CANCELLING TRIALS
If Trainers have booked trials for a session and decide not to come with all of their booked greyhounds, it would be appreciated if they could notify GRSA so amendments can be made.
If this is at short notice then there is not much that could be done, however, if trainers know their confirmed numbers during normal business hours then please advise GRSA.
GRADING UPDATES
GRADE 6 IN HIGHER GRADE MIDDLE DISTANCE & STAYERS EVENTS – On occasions a Grade 6 dog will race in a 4/5, Open or FFA Middle Distance or Staying Event. If it wins this race they will lose their Grade 6 at the venue for the other distances. GRSA created a new mixed 4/5/6 which is available for Middle distance and Staying events. Middle and Staying Distance are classed as the 530m, 680m at Murray Bridge, 643m at Gawler and 595m and 730m at Angle Park (new). Trainers need to be clear on their nomination if they are a Grade 6 greyhound that they do not want to be in a mixed Middle or Staying event.
SA OWNED AND SA BRED RACES SELECTED ON ORDER OF PREFERENCE
GRSA program SA Bred and SA Owned Grade 5 and 6 events in the All Tracks calendar on occasions which have more money attached than normal. Trainers do not need to nominate for these events to be considered. Normally there is only one event and with that being the case the Grader will consider ALL eligible greyhounds for these events and select them based on the Order of Preference for the race. He will consider guarding guidelines but as these have more money attached he will select the “Best” dogs based on the Order of Preference. The remaining greyhounds will be considered for normal events. Again trainers can advise “No SA bred” and they can be considered for normal grading. This has been the policy for these types of programmed events for a number of years.
COMMENTS ON NOMINATIONS MARKED “ONLY”
A few years ago the Grading Review Panel agreed that some trainers were using the comments box to influence the grading of fields in particular Grade 5 Only for all their greyhounds. The panel previously resolved that “Only” would be disregarded over all distances and the grading left to the Grader. (Masters Only or Juvenile Only will be accepted as this is for a specific type of race)
If trainers put “Only or no start or leave me out” then the grader will grade as normal and if a greyhound would be graded into a mixed event based on race wins then he will leave them out based on the trainers request. The more information provided to the Grader allows for him to accommodate those requests.
WINNING GRADE 6 RACES IN ORDER
GRSA reminds trainers to win their grade 6 events in order at a specific venue.
For the venues that allow two Grade 6 wins trainers need to win a Grade 6 over one distance and then a Grade 6 over the other distance. If a greyhound wins a Grade 6 and then a Grade 5 then they will lose their Grade 6 over the other distance at that venue.
RE-GRADING FOR ALL TRACKS AND DISTANCES
Re grading will occur for all tracks and distances for Grade 3 or higher greyhounds.
A trainer can apply for a re grade after two unsuccessful nominations over the corresponding distance. If having met this criteria the responsibility is on the trainer to apply for a re grade prior to the close of nominations. Only one distance will be considered for a re-grade per meeting.