The Melbourne Cup’s Bright Side
Many Australians thought they had little chance of seeing a dinki-di Australian horse take out this year’s Melbourne Cup.
Richardson Enhanced The Memories
Memorial events are by nature a mix of sadness and celebration. The initiative of Glenn Richardson has proved that when your luck’s in, a fitting touch of happiness can envelop proceedings.
Locals Target Kumbia Cup Day Plums
On Tuesday, Tom Moloney will load Famechon Baroness and Yamanners on to his float to make the short journey from Chahpingah to Kumbia
Kumbia Cup Could Be Written In The Script
Dalby owner-trainer Graeme Postle’s support for Burnett racing activities is well established.
2014 Wondai Cup Winner Honoured
Sarah Eilbeck, the English lass who saluted in the Wondai Cup twelve months ago on Aashiq, was named Rookie Apprentice of the Year at Racing Queensland’s Thoroughbred Awards ceremony at Doomben on Monday.
Navigating Through Stormy Weather
Media reports over time have created the impression that racing in this state is facing a tidal wave of debt.
A Timely Update
After a period spent in non-horse racing parts of Europe, it is time for me to saddle up and cover the recent deeds of the South Burnett racing fraternity.
Country Racing: A Hypothetical Debate
It is likely that at some point during Racing Queensland’s current consultations about the Queensland Racing Industry, the notion of reducing the number of non-TAB meetings, clubs and courses will be raised as a money-saving strategy.
A Novice’s Guide To A Day At The Races
Nothing beats being there. If you want to appreciate the actual speed of a fast-bowler’s delivery or the power of a Roger Federer forehand, you should be a first hand witness.
Country Racing And Animal Welfare
The treatment of greyhounds and the exposed problems of the dogs’ short-life expectancy problem has crystallised a looming challenge for the thoroughbred sector.
Consultation Corner
The South East Country Racing Association was represented by its President Lyle Murray at a key Racing Queensland planning session conducted at Eagle Farm on Thursday.
The Cup Kings Reign At Nanango
The “horses for courses” motto applied with a human wist at Lee Park last Saturday.
An Exciting Bill Of Fare
Saturday’s big Nanango Cup meeting at Lee Park will be an extra race bigger this year, thanks to a washed out card at Warwick last Saturday and Racing Queensland’s unwillingness to stage a replacement meeting
Time To Recognise And Remember
Whilst August 1 signals the beginning of a brand new racing season, the date is also an opportunity for appreciative reflection.
Shadow Of Doubt
Fifty years ago the Beatles released their “Help” album. And the lyrics of its stand-out hit “Yesterday”, first heard in 1965, seem an apt backdrop to this week’s worrying political developments.
Wonderful Winter At Wondai
Given that weather forecasters are expecting icy days ahead, the Winter Wonderland fashion theme for Saturday’s Wondai program should provide an ideal dress rehearsal
Count Romano Heads For The Deep End
Hivesville trainer Peter Blackwell is giving Count Romano a crack at the metric two miles of the $150,000 Queensland Cup (3200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
An Addictive English Habit
Nanango rookie Hannah English simply can’t get enough of occupying the winner’s circle …
It’s In The Blood …
Michael Schrapel, the mature age apprentice who has ridden at Nanango and Wondai this season, was justifiably jubilant after he landed a double at Kilcoy last Saturday.
Nanango’s Hannahs Hit The Heights
Lee Park-based apprentices Hannah English and Hannah Philipps were the happiest of harvesters at Gayndah’s Orange Festival race meeting last Saturday.
