Tonight's Angle Park Preview
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
The highlight of tonight’s 11 event programme is race 8 on the card, the John Gray Final and what a race it is. There are a lot of class performers in this and it will be hard to pick the winner, never mind the trifecta and first 4. So it’s a terrific betting race as it will be wide open.
Race 1 and we can kick off with a good start, with Barnes Bay. He has been racing well of late from inside draws and has the pace to lead these from box 3. Good Odds Punk will be running on late from the rails and is a definite trifecta hope. Add in Animate out wide for a little value. Box Up 1.3.4.8
Race 2 and Long Gully Mark has the form on the board with 2 wins on the trot. He can be hit and miss early but will be flying home late. Margaret Keeping has pace and appears the likely leader and a win won’t surprise. Box Up 1.4.5.7
The 3rd and there are several chances here. The inside 2 both have similar racing styles so that might be the worry. The pace will be coming from out wide so it could be a handy trifecta. Box up 1.2.5.8
Race 4 and this is the distance event of the night and a very good one at that. Zara McLaren has the pace and form to use box 1 to her benefit and will be right in the finish. Luna Jinx ran 4th at The Meadows on Saturday night and will be running on late. Psychotic Gold returned to form with a strong win here last start coming from well back. Box up 1.2.4.8
The 5th is another open affair and Gun McBain is inform and has a good turn of early pace. Box 7 is a bonus and he is my top pick. Black Bottle won here Monday and is a big chance again. Breaker Kahn is a strong performer and is a trifecta chance. Box Up 2.3.5.7
Get on the Kenny Gill trained Farmeroo in race 6. He can bounce back from his last start defeat after missing the kick and is drawn for a bold showing. Excusez Moi will be the big improver along with Aeroplane Bowser who will be motoring home over the top of them despite his poor draw. Box Up 1.4.5.7
Race 7 and I like one in this with a bit of value and that is Black Daddy. He is better suited over more ground but we will need a lot of luck early as he will be charging home over the top of them. Kaldene Kapone is in form along with Chemical Maker who is both in the Murray kennel, which I put the mockers on last week!! Box Up 3.4.5.6
The 8th and this is the John Gray Final and as mentioned before it is a terrific race. Terry Cahalan has Alderley Reform in good form but the only worry is the wide draw. Dr. Kiaralee is well drawn and is an improver from box 1. Cash In Looper sprouted wings over the final stages here last week and is another with a big chance. Box Up 1.5.6.8
Race 9 and Colin Swain has Miss Party Girl in fine form and she looks well drawn down in box 2. Freesia Bale is always a chance for punters as she will be working home late. Box Up 2.4.6.8
The 10th and there is a newcomer in Thor Bale who hasn’t raced since October last year. He has 7 wins and 12 placing’s from his 47 starts and is worth keeping safe. Hersi will be a good each way hope along with Hazerati and Antonio Tyson. Box Up 1.3.5.7.
Race 11 and the two main chances are the 1 and 6. Both have pace and will be vying for the early lead. Miss Footluce continues to run a place and is a must for trifecta punters for a bit of value. Add in Arisia Bale in the Rasmussen kennel as she can pinch a place at odds. Box Up 1.2.3.6
Best Bets
Race 5 No 7 Gun McBain
Best Each Way
Race 4 No 1 Zara McLaren
Race 7 No 5 Black Daddy
Best Roughie
Race 8 No 7 Sound Effort
JACKPOTS TODAY
ANGLE PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Angle Park the John Gray Feature Final will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,969.
ALBION PARK TRIFECTA JACKPOT
Race 8 tonight at Albion Park the Best 8 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include a Trifecta Jackpot of $10,000.
HOBART ANY 2 JACKPOT
Race 7 tonight at Hobart the Maiden Thousand Semi Final 4 will carry an extra bonus for punters, it will include an Any 2 Jackpot of $8,824.
HOT WEATHER POLICY
A reminder to trainers with the hot weather coming to make sure they are aware of the updated conditions relating to the Hot Weather Policy. This policy is available on the GRSA website and also at the track.
BOY FROM THE BUSH
Selections for tonight’s 11 event card of racing at Angle Park featuring the John Gray Feature Final -
First 4 selections –
race one 6/3/4/1
race two 1/4/7/5
race three 2/1/6/4
race four 1/4/8/2
race five 2/7/8/5
race six 1/4/7/8
race seven 6/5/3/4
race eight 8/5/3/1
race nine 1/4/2/6
race ten 4/3/5/7
race eleven 6/4/1/3
Best Bet – Race 8 No 8 Alderley Reform
Best Eachway – Race 1 No 6 Allen Zentaz
Best Roughie – Race 11 No 4 Necro Bale
LOCAL INDUSTRY NEWS
FINALISTS FOR THE 2014 SA GREYHOUND OF THE YEAR
Finalists for the 2014 GOTY with the winner announced at the Awards Dinner on Saturday 31st January.
The 2014 GOTY Finalists are:
CAIRNLEA LAYLA
2014 Starts 34-1sts 18, 2nds 5, 3rds 3
Tr. Robyn Mackellar
2014 Prizemoney $31,900
Greyhound of the Month – July
- (scored votes in 2 months)
GALILEE SPIRIT
2014 Starts 40-1sts 14, 2nds 4, 3rds 7
Tr. Robert Isaacson
2014 Prizemoney $38,545
Greyhound of the Month – October
- (scored votes in 2 months)
GENGHIS KAHN
2014 Starts 51-1sts 17, 2nds 5, 3rds 8
Tr. Kathleen Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $43,680
Greyhound of the Month – June
- (scored votes in 1 month)
SIDNEY’S SHADOW
2014 Starts 33-1sts 14, 2nds 7, 3rds 5
(SA Bred) Tr. Cameron Butcher
2013 Prizemoney $42,855
Greyhound of the Month – February
- (scored votes in 3 months)
WILD SOUL
2014 Starts 42 -1sts 19, 2nds 7, 3rds 8
Tr. Kim Johnstone
2014 Prizemoney $62,100
Greyhound of the Month –
- (scored votes in 6 months)
2014 SA RUN OF THE YEAR – VOTING CLOSES NOON TOMORROW
You can be part of the GOTY Awards night by voting for the 2014 SA Run of the Year with the award to be presented at the Greyhound of the Year function to be held on January 31. Available on the GRSA website at www.grsa.com.au is all the Run of the Months for the year 2014 voted by the Greyhound of the Year panel. The performance that receives the most votes from the voting public will be declared the winner. Simply follow the steps below to be part of the action.
How to vote
Log onto the GRSA website. Click on the 2014 Run of the Year box on the front page. Simply watch the videos and select the one you think should be Run of the Year, complete the contact details and submit your vote. You can only vote once and by voting you will go in the draw to Win a dinner for two at Chasers Restaurant.
There are 14 performances with multiple monthly winners being Rulebook and Sidney’s Shadow.
Voting closes at close 12 noon on Friday 23rd January 2015.
ANGLE PARK NOMS FOR NEXT THURSDAY CLOSE TOMORROW
Trainers are reminded that the nominations for next Thursday nights Angle Park meeting close tomorrow (Friday 23rd January) at 9.00am with GRSA due to the Australia Day Public Holiday on Monday.
JOHN GRAY FINAL TONIGHT
The main feature event on tonight’s card will be the running of the John Gray Final. This will be the twentieth running of this grade five feature event and it should provide another strong race. We had six terrific heats last week; with the final field below:
- Dr. Kiaralee Ben Rawlings
- Dyna Vank Lisa Rasmussen
- My Party Ray Murray
- Young Gun McBain Vadim Roz
- Dakota Premier Colin Simes
- Cash In Looper Troy Murray
- Sound Effort Steven Brook
- Alderley Reform Terry Cahalan
- Quick Kisses SCR
- Excusez Moi SCR
The Final carries prizemoney of $6,875 and a trophy and is supported by the Adelaide Greyhound Racing Club, a gift for the winner has been donated by long time greyhound supporter and friend of the Gray family, Ron Johnson. As an added bonus for punters TattsBet have included a Trifecta Jackpot of $9,969 on the John Gray Final which should see the pool reach around $60,000.
Previous winners:
1995 BENS SCANDAL 30.12
1997 BUNDORAN 30.11
1998 GIVEN TALENT 30.52
1999 KOBIE BALE 30.07
2000 PLATO BALE 30.11
2001 CELTIC BALE 29.97
2002 MISS BOSSY 29.82
2003 ROB’S
2004 EXPLOSIVE FLASH 29.41
2005 TAHMIA 30.15
2006 NIRIMBA BELLE 29.88
2007 POLARIS BALE 29.99
2008 LEICA GOLDEN
2009 MANHATTAN ANGEL 29.94
2010 ASTON RACHAEL 29.63
2011 KALDEN MAYHEM 29.36
2012 LORENZO 30.29
2013 GRAINNE O’MALLEY 29.78
2014 WILD SOUL 29.92
GRADE 5 515M FEATURE HEATS THIS MONTH
The next Low Grade Feature series will be for Grade 5 greyhounds to be run over the 515m journey. The $3,065 heats will be run on Thursday 29th January with the $4,415 Final on Thursday 5th February.
Nominations close with GRSA at 9.00am on Friday 23rd January
2015 GAWLER PRODUCE – SECOND PAYMENTS DUE ON 30th JANUARY
With 121 greyhounds paid up for at the first payment stage back in November the 2015 Gawler Produce series is looking like another exciting series.
The second sustaining payment is due by Friday 30th January with notifications being sent out shortly with the final payment due on Friday 3rd April 2015 if you haven’t already paid up for the whole series.
*The Produce-Gawler Gold Cup Bonus will Jackpot to $12,000 if Regal Looper does not will the Gawler Gold Cup next month.*
ST LEGER HEATS NEXT MONTH
A reminder to trainers that the St Leger heats for greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2012 are run on Wednesday 4th February with the semi finals on Thursday 12th February and the final on Thursday 19th February.
Prizemoney for the St Leger series is –
Heats - $1,025
Semi Finals - $4,415
Final - $6,875
Nominations close with GRSA at 9am on Friday 30th January.
GAWLER UPDATE – TRIALLING
With the public holiday on Monday (26th January) the Gawler trials will not be conducted. Gawler will Thursday morning next week.
GAWLER TO START ON TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2015
The first meeting at Gawler has been delayed a few days to allow for further preparations so the meeting on Sunday 1st February has been shifted to Strathalbyn. GRSA thanks the Southern Greyhound Raceway for their support during this redevelopment period of the Gawler venue.
Delete: Gawler – Sunday 1st February 2015 (Twilight)
Add: Strathalbyn – Sunday 1st February 2015 (Twilight)
2015 GAWLER
With racing back at Gawler next month the Gawler Cup will be a terrific feature to kick the venue off in fine style. The Gawler Gold Cup series will be run over three meetings this year. The series will kick off on Sunday 8th February with $1,025 heats of the Gawler Sprint Classic for open 400m greyhounds and $1,070 heats of the Gawler Stayers Cup for open 643m greyhounds. Both finals worth $6,875 will be run on Gawler Gold Cup night (15th February).
On Tuesday 8th February the $2,400 heats for the Group 3 Gawler Gold Cup will be run over the 531m. The meeting will be run as a twilight meeting with the first at 3.17pm and the last of 11 at 6.28pm.
The Group 3 final will be run on Sunday twilight 15th February worth a terrific $37,500 in prizemoney and the winner to receive $25,000. Including the Gawler Sprint Classic and Gawler Stayers Cup there will be a Consolation for the Gawler Cup worth $2,400 and the Kingsford Hotel Grade 6 over 531m. Bookmaker Peter Damarell will be oncourse for both heat and final night providing his service for the patrons in attendance.
SA OWNED & SA BRED INCREASED PRIZEMONEY
At the last Grading Review Panel meeting it was agreed to request increased money for SA Bred and SA Owned races when they are programmed. These races are run on Category 1, 2 and 3 meetings and are usually Grade 6 and Grade 5 events. The Board has approved the changes below to be introduced 1st February 2015 to ensure the Ozchase computer system can accommodate the prizemoney changes
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 1 races will have an extra $200 added
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 2 races will have an extra $100 added
· SA Bred or SA Owned Category 3 races will have an extra $50 added
PORT AUGUSTA CHANGES IN JUNE & JULY
Due to staffing unavailability at Port Augusta the meeting on Saturday 13th June has been moved to Saturday 20th June 2015 and the meeting on Saturday 27th June has been moved to Saturday 4th July 2015.
Delete: Port Augusta – Saturday 13th June 2015 (Day – Non TAB)
Add: Port Augusta – Saturday 20th June 2015 (Day – Non TAB)
Delete: Port Augusta – Saturday 27th June 2015 (Day – Non TAB)
Add: Port Augusta – Saturday 4th July 2015 (Day – Non TAB)
ROLLER DERBY TO TRAIN ON TUESDAY NIGHTS
Roller Derby will now be training at Angle Park on Tuesday nights & Wednesday nights. On Tuesday nights a section will be available allowing access to vet and upstairs with Roller Derby starting around 7.40pm.
GRADING REVIEW PANEL
Main items from the Grading Review Panel in November which take effect from meetings from 1st January 2015.
Grade 6
The panel was generally comfortable with the Grade 6 format however recommended a slight change to the Angle Park Grade 6’s for Non SA Bred greyhounds. Currently greyhounds can only win two of the three Angle Parks before racing elsewhere. It was proposed that Angle Park Wednesday (Provincial 2) be considered with Gawler and Strathalbyn allowing for a win on a Wednesday over 388m for example to not carry the same impact as a Grade 6 win on Thursday night. This change would also assist those trainers regarding FOL and Catching Pen and provide more options for trainers. There will be no retrospectively in regard to grades.
Veteran’s Races
The GRP considered whether veterans races would benefit from the same approach applied to Juvenile racing where the Grader will consider a race of Veterans age as his first option when grading regardless of nomination (Feature Events excluded). The GRP were specific that this was only for Grade 5 greyhounds and would be treated as Non Penalty events with guarding as required. If trainers did not want to be considered for these races they could put “No Veterans” on their nomination.
With the chance to be running more Veteran's races with the Grade 5 option it would be preferred that any Grade 5 greyhound eligible for veterans advises FFA on their nomination.
Downgrade to Grade 5
The GRP considered when a greyhound has its second unplaced run and goes back to grade 5 company from a grade 4 they should be on the Order to gain an automatic start. Currently these greyhounds are not on the Order. The Grader advised that this would be worthwhile as these greyhounds have raced generally in FFA company and at times their form has tapered off at that level putting them at risk in gaining a run. The GRP recommended that this be added to number 6 on the Order of Preference which will include Grade 5 greyhounds.
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY
Next weeks Angle Park meeting features –
$3,065 Heats Grade 5 Feature– 515m ($4,415 Final 5/2/15)
$2,350 SA Owned Grade 6 – 515m
$4,415 Glen Gallon @ Stud Bitches Free For All – 515m
$4,800 FFA – 731m
Nominations close Friday 23rd January at 9.00am with GRSA
PHOTO FINISHES NOW AVAILABLE ON THE GRSA WEBSITE
GRSA have been able to post the photo finish print on the GRSA website in the Race Results section from last week. This will be for all Angle Park and Strathalbyn meetings at the moment. In February the Gawler photo finishes will appear when we go back to the venue and then later this year we will get Mt Gambier online. The photo finishes should be available to be viewed shortly after each race has been completed.
MOUNT GAMBIER NEWS
There will be no trialling after race meetings at Mount Gambier during January and February 2015.
Mount Gambier will be racing once a week as per normal however they will have a meeting on Friday January 23 and Sunday January 25 to assist with the Gawler redevelopment. There is an opportunity for trainers to “Beat The Grader” from Friday to Sunday over this weekend.
Nominations for Friday close at 9am on Monday 19th January with Sunday closing on Tuesday 20th January.
MURRAY BRIDGE NEWS
Please Note MURRAY BRIDGE WILL NOT be trialing on SUNDAYS due to Strathalbyn Racing on SUNDAYS>>>> Trials are now held on SATURDAY MORNINGS, from 9 am to 10.30 am. Bookings MUST be sent via Telephone to Kay Burns 0437 497 554 or Bob Harris 0410 668 682 or email to [email protected]. If there are no bookings there will be no trials.
KENNEL CAPERS ONCE A MONTH
The monthly Kennel Capers for January was released two weeks 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.
2015 AGRC/GREYHOUND RACING SA GREYHOUND AUCTION
After a review of the Greyhound Auction held in October 2014 there was enough positive outcomes to ensure that the Auction will continue in 2015.
The conditions will be the same as last year however the GRSA Board have approved more prizemoney for the 2015 series with the series to increase by another $10,000. The series will now be worth over $50,000. Conditions below -
| Auction Date | October 2015 |
| Whelping Dates | 1st November 2014 to 31st May 2015 |
| Entry Fee | $50 per pup (non-refundable) |
| Commission | 11% |
| Minimum Price | $800 (No Reserve) |
| Fees to Enter Race Series | Nil |
| Race Series Dates | May 2017 (Greyhounds 23-30 months old) |
| Race Series Stakes | 1st- $16,000, 2nd-$5,000, 3rd- $2,500, Unpl- $500 |
| Breeder/Nominator Bonuses | 1st- $3,500, 2nd-$2,500, 3rd- $1,500 |
| Special Conditions | · Greyhounds purchased through the auction that are not SA Bred will be allowed the same grading exemptions in regards to Grade 6 and Juvenile races as locally bred greyhounds · Breeders that nominate 3 or more pups for the Auction will be entitled to a third Breeders Rebate application · The main race series Heats and Final are scheduled for May 2017. One month before (April) there will be a Wednesday 388m series with Heats and Final for pups sold at the auction. There will also be a Wednesday heats 515m and Final Thursday night 515m held in June the month after the main race series |