27/06/2024
Racing News
TELLING THE TAIL by The Shadow
We had a pretty good night on the punt last week so lets hope we can go back to back unlike our football teams. The races to look out for are Race 6 which is a Final for the Grade 6 runners, it has turned out to be a handy event and it will make for a good betting affair for the Trifecta and First Four punters. Race 8 a Mixed 3/4/5 stake which should see Long Haul prove too good, Doonan along with Claretown Slim are chances on their racing styles.
Race 1 - 2,1,4,7
Race 2 - 7,4,2,5
Race 3 - 4,2,6,1
Race 4 - 1,2,6,4
Race 5 - 1,8,2,4
Race 6 - 1,2,4,5
Race 7 - 1,6,3,8
Race 8 - 4,3,1,6
Race 9 - 8,6,2,1
Race 10 - 2,7,8,5
Race 11 - 8,1,6,3
Race 12 - 8,2,1,4
Best Bets
Race 4 No 1 - Muster
Race 6 No 1 - Weblec Delight
Race 10 No 2 -Mia Mighty
Best Each Way
Race 12 No 8 Woodside Johnny
ANGLE PARK THURSDAY (City A)
Next week's Angle Park Thursday meeting features -
$3,680 Fastest Forward (1-6 Wins) Final–530m (Hts Thur 27/6. N/P Worst to Best of this category. Final 8-dog+reserves, comprising greyhounds running fastest times in Hts regardless of finish position.)
$4,050 Heats Grade 5 Feature – 530m ($5,810 Final 11/7/24)
$2,785 Open Maiden – 530m
$4,050 Grade 6 – 595m
$3,680 Grade 6 – 530m (For greyhounds who have won 1 or 2 races)
$6,315 Special Event N/P-595m (all greyhounds considered.G5 must advise if do not want a start)
$4,420 Masters Mixed – 530m (For greyhounds 3¾yo or over at time of nom-must raced prev 6 months or qualy trialled in that time. 4yo & higher pref N/P)
$7,140 Free For All – 730m
* Nominations close Monday 1st July with GRSA at 9.00am.
The Boy from the Bush gives his selections for tonight’s super night of racing at Angle Park tonight -
First 4 selections -
Race 1 - 1,2,4,3
Race 2 - 5,2,7,4
Race 3 - 4,1,2,8
Race 4 - 8,2,1,6
Race 5 - 1,7,8,2
Race 6 - 2,4,5,6
Race 7 - 1,3,5,6
Race 8 - 4,3,6,2
Race 9 - 2,8,1,4
Race 10 -2,7,8,5
Race 11- 2,6,3,1
Race 12 -8,1,2,7
Best Bets: Race 9 No 2 Daintree Darius
Best Bets: Race 11 No 2 Sir Prince
Best Bets: Race 12 No 8 Woodside Johnny
VACCINATION RULE FOR RACING IN SA – REMINDER
Trainers are reminded that Rule 25 (Minimum Vaccination Requirements) took effect Monday, 1stMay, 2023. Vaccination Certificates must be received by GRSA prior to close of nominations for affected greyhounds to be considered eligible for nominating. It is also imperative that once the greyhound has been vaccinated the paperwork is lodged by yourself as soon as possible. Trainers are also reminded that they must not have their greyhound vaccinated within 5 days of racing. Should this occur, the greyhound will be scratched from its engagement or if paperwork lodged after an engagement and discovered the greyhound raced inside the 5 days then the matter will be referred to the stewards.
LENA JINX IN HEATS OF GROUP 1 QUEENSLAND CUP TONIGHT
Tonight at Albion Park star local stayer Lena Jinx will compete in the Group 1 Heats of the Queensland Cup after running a gallant second in the $75,000 Supers Stayers four dog Invitational last Thursday night over 710m. Still with Queensland trainer Tony Brett, Lena Jinx is in race 4 tonight at 6.55pm SA time and has drawn box 1 so with four heats she will need to finish in the top two to qualify for next weeks Group 1 final. We wish Gavin Harris and connections all the best.
2024 GAWLER BREEDERS FINAL ON SUNDAY NIGHT
With only 5 nominations for the heats of the Gawler Breeders over 531m for Sunday nights meeting (Sunday, 30th June) has been changed to a one of final under GRSA policy and prizemoney increased to $5,000 for the final.
It is race 4 on Sunday due to start at 6.38pm and features 5 quality sprinters in Springvale Grace, Zinfandel Austin, Zinfandel Evie, Spontaneous and Weblec Delight.
LOW GRADE SERIES’ AT ANGLE PARK
The next Low Grade Feature Series at Angle Park will be a Grade 5 Series over the 530m with $4,050 Heats on Thursday, 4th July and the $5,810 Final on Thursday, 11th July.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 1st July at 9.00am.
There will also be a low grade series in late July at Angle Park for Mixed Masters over the 530m with $4,420 Heats on Thursday, 18th July with the $5,810 Final on Thursday, 25th July.
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 15th July at 9.00am.
CHAMPION PUPPY SERIES KICKS OFF IN JULY
Special Event – No Penalties Apply - Unraced Maidens are ineligible. For greyhounds whelped on or after 1st July 2022
Heats @ $5,810 Thursday, 11th July 2024
Final @ $14,275 Thursday 18th July 2024
• Nominations for the Heats close Monday, 8th July at 9.00am.
2024 MOUNT GAMBIER ANNIVERSARY CUP WORTH $8,000 ON 21st JULY
One of the main feature meetings for the Mount Gambier GRC is programmed on Sunday, 21st July where the $8,000 Exchange Printers Anniversary Cup Final for Open greyhounds will be run over the 512m. This meeting will also feature the $3,000 John Reid Memorial Maiden Final over 512m and the $4,500 Eric Lewis Memorial Feature Open over the 732m along with other events.
Heats for both the Anniversary Cup and John Reid Maiden will be run on Sunday, 14th July with both weeks likely to have some terrific racing.
*Nominations for the Heats close on Tuesday, 9th July with GRSA at 9.00am.*
TUESDAY NIGHT MEETINGS ON THE CALENDAR
Greyhound Racing South Australia (GRSA) announced the introduction of Tuesday night meetings at Angle Park, which started a few weeks ago. The Tuesday night meetings are designed to meet demand, providing more racing opportunities for lower class greyhounds within SA.
The meetings will be time graded, with 10 races of six dog fields. The meetings will operate in tandem with Saturday morning race meetings which will target greyhounds of the same class with the racing distance at both race meetings restricted to 342m. Excess nominations are currently received for Saturday morning meetings. The Tuesday meetings will provide a further outlet for greyhounds that are nominated for the Saturday mornings and are not provided with a starting opportunity. Greyhounds falling into this category will be granted preference rights if nominated for the subsequent Tuesday night meeting.
With Saturday morning and Tuesday night meetings being restricted to 342m nominations, opportunities for 530m time graded greyhounds will be programmed for other Angle Park dates. Trainers are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the details for the Tuesday night meetings, changes to the Saturday morning meetings and updated trialling times for Angle Park.
SEEKING GRADING REVIEW PANEL POSITIONS – APPLICATIONS EXTENDED UNTIL FRIDAY 5TH JULY
With some of the Grading Review Panel members no longer on the panel, GRSA is now seeking applications from Industry persons who are interested in joining the Grading Review Panel. The Grading Review Panel looks at all things grading in South Australia and how rules and policies can provide a fair and balanced system. Members work in a group environment and are required to have a strategic and balanced view in regard to the best outcomes for everyone in the industry.
Listed below are the specific categories that are up for nominations.
• Mature Professional Trainer
• Semi- Professional Trainer
• Breeding Background
• Young Professional Trainer
• Pathway/Hobbyist
• Wagering Background
• Ownership Background
• Club Representative
Should you fall under one of these categories and would like to join the Panel please apply in writing to myself at [emailprotected] advising the attributes you could bring to the Panel. Applications close on Friday, 5th July 2024 which will then be considered by the GRSA Board for appointment. The appointment will be for a 2 year term which could be extended if agreed upon, with the Panel meeting 2 to 3 times a year, however, there will be general correspondence during this time which will take place via email. The next meeting scheduled for the Grading Review Panel will be in July 2024.
