Encouraging Signs For Kristen
The efforts of Nug’s Pocket and Ascot Bound at Esk last Saturday were a positive sign for young Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck.
English Rules At Roma
The name Contessa Diamantina di Roma is well connected with western Queensland place names – she was the wife of Sir George Bowen, this state’s first governor.
Memories Of Murgon Marvel Rekindled
Picnic In the Park, the Lunchtime gelding that put together 21 straight victories in 1984-85, was honoured at last Sunday’s Nanango Race Club meeting.
Nanango Draws The Numbers
Despite all the counter attractions, acceptances for Sunday’s card at Lee Park are very pleasing.
The Fledglings Flourish
The tried and true bush experiences for rookie riders traditionally stand them in good stead when they progress to the provincial level.
Uphill Climb Ended At Mt Perry
The saying goes that it’s a long road that has no turning. Thankfully, Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson went around the right corner last Saturday.
The Last Of The Annuals
Saturday’s Mount Perry meeting wrapped up the program for the “once-a-year” race clubs for 2016, but the sequence will kick off again on January 7 at Bell.
Usain Misses A Win
The Age newspaper has suggested that Olympic athlete Usain Bolt was paid $500,000 to attend Thursday’s Oaks meeting in Melbourne.
English Gets A Crack At Kumbia
Nanango apprentice Hannah English spent most of last Saturday afternoon under observation at Gympie hospital.
Wondai’s Day Of Doubles
The training honours for last weekend’s Wondai Cup day were taken out by Lindsay Anderson
Duff Seeks Another Wondai Cup
Pat Duff, the conditioner who picked up last year’s Roy and Glenis Radunz Wondai Cup with Fasta Than Light, aims to make it two in row on Saturday.
Just A Week To The Wondai Cup
Two South Burnett feature events have long-time ties to Victoria’s major cups: race meetings at Wondai and Kumbia which coincide with the Caulfield and Melbourne Cups, on October 15 and November 1, respectively.
It Was Dougall Day At Nanango
Three generations of Toowoomba’s Dougall family had a hand in the first two winners on Nanango’s Heritage Bank program last Saturday.
Heritage In More Ways Than One
Australia has a cultural tradition of county racing being run by not-for-profit organisations.
One Carnival Is Well And Truly Over
Winx successfully returned to the scene last Saturday. The event was the Warwick Stakes, a traditional pipe opener for Australia’s top echelon with designs on rich Spring pickings.
Reflections On The Cup
One of the enjoyable aspects of country racing is that racegoers get to see the rookie riders progress, but at the same time can witness experienced journeymen proving their mettle.
Big Boots To Fill
In 2006, Lyall Appo led all the way on Pedro’s Amaizing to win the Nanango Cup, just like he did the previous year on Kane’s Crossing.
This Season’s Rural Leaders
The 2015-16 results of the premierships for the non-TAB meetings in the various districts show that Nanango apprentice Hannah English deserves a pat on the back.
Down To The Wire
The cliff-hanger that is the Queensland Country Apprentice Premiership duel will be finalised this Saturday.
English Makes A Welcome Return
After a two month, injury-induced absence, Hannah English is back in action at Gympie on Saturday.
