May 7, 2017
Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson has chalked up 11 victories and four placings from his 50 most recent essays – three of them in the past eight days.
He combined with stable apprentice Hannah English to land a Dalby double courtesy of Flying Charger and Klammer, and a second place at Gatton with Man Of Law.
Saturday’s Bundaberg winner Hopetoun Street (Gemma Steele) has been a star.
Her last four assignments have yielded three wins, while Klammer has also made three visits to the winner’s circle during the period.
On Wednesday, English added Eagle Farm to her list of venues.
She partnered Winner Wimmer ($71) and it was no surprise that the task on a track rated a Heavy 8 was a bridge too far.
After being well placed in running, the Real Saga gelding folded over the final part.
The six-year-old had not fired at his earlier attempts on wet ground.
Meanwhile, Hannah Phillips continues to tick over the scoreboard.
She saluted on Kuramos at Bundaberg on Saturday after prevailing on the same horse at Wondai on Anzac Day and at Gatton on Tin’s Pocket on Friday.
By the way, her old mate Captain Clayton ($201) was unplaced in the $125,000 Brandons Bat Out Of Hell for new owner-trainer George Sitek at the Gold Coast on Hollindale Stakes day.
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Burrandowan Countdown
Nominations close on Tuesday for next Saturday’s annual fiesta at Burrandowan.
The program, with its above average prize-money and rebates, is financially attractive to connections.
Topping the bill is the $10,000 Burrandowan Cup (BM 50, 1740m).
This event last year was taken out by the Bob Murray trained Tiverton.
It was run over the metric mile and drew starters from as far away as Beaudesert.
All other contests carry a minimum purse of $8,000 and the QTIS Maiden Plate – with its special bonuses that cater for fillies and gallopers to age five – is sure to be popular.
A $100 travel reimbursement that the race club offers is payable for each horse that does not earn prize-money.
It is timely to remind patrons that Hampers, Platters and High Teas need to be pre-booked.
It is wise to check out the Burrandowan Race Club website for all the details.
The traditional after-the-last pit-fired barbecue that is conducted inside the track requires you to bring your own cooking utensils and trimmings (the meat is on sale on the day).
This year, post-race entertainment is being provided by Misfitz and the Redsell Brothers, and will continue late into the night.
Information regarding shuttle bus transport from Kingaroy is available by calling (07) 4168-1533 while general enquiries can be made by via (07) 4164-8147.
Campers and early birds can take in the clay pigeon shoot that fires off around 9:00am.
Skychannel, bookmakers and fashion competitions will operate as usual but please be aware that mobile phone coverage could be problematical.
The day’s beneficiary is the RACQ LifeFlight.
Don’t forget that an excursion to Burrandowan is the perfect Mother’s Day gift.
You can take her breakfast in bed there on Sunday morning, with the option of either cooking it yourself or having it cooked by someone else.
