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.
The District Was Dominant
South Burnett stables were less than a length short of a clean sweep at Wondai last Saturday.
Wondai’s Numerical Windfall
The South Burnett Race Club has attracted a highly encouraging total of 70 nominations for this Saturday’s card.
From Nanango To Group One … Almost
Non-claiming apprentice Jimmy Orman was a little more than two lengths off initial Group One glory at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Gold Seekers Head To Gympie
The response to the Three Cups Goldrush Challenge has unearthed a host of hopefuls for the Gympie Turf Club’s meeting at Adrian McClintock Park on Saturday.
Eaton’s Rides Include Roma And Rome
Cecily Eaton has ridden at Barcaldine, Warwick, Roma, Rome and Gayndah following her return to the race-day saddle on April 30.
The North Is In The Limelight
The successful tenor of the meetings at Burrandowan and Nanango in May continued in the North Burnett last Saturday
Corey’s Cracked It
There were several delights and one stark disappointment among the experiences at Lee Park last Saturday.
Hamilton’s Hopefuls Clash
Nanango trainer Kaylene Hamilton would love to record a hometown success in the BP Roadhouse Nanango BM 50 (1000m) at Lee Park on Saturday with either Stratalena or Monte Lago.
Victors Return To Burrandowan
Saturday’s annual Burrandowan meeting will see two winners and nine losers from last year’s program seeking a share of the spoils.
Beginning For Another Bayliss
Shaun Bayliss, a well known rider in the South East country ranks, will watch the first race at Esk this Saturday with more than carefree interest.
Thrills And Spills At Wondai
The South Burnett Race Club’s Anzac Day fixture generated excitement for several local parties and, fortunately, some spillages came to safe conclusions.
