Hoopert’s Fresh Challenge
In late May, Jason Hoopert suffered damage to four vertebrae when his mount Chantilly Bay broke down in the straight at Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park racecourse.
New Nanango Trainer Edges Closer
Hopefully Nicole Vuille, 29, will soon saddle up her first winner.
Mother’s Day Was A Marker
One very pleasing upside of Mothers Day this year was that folk were permitted to travel for family celebrations.
The Well-Named Hannahs
Apparently the words favour and grace are two meanings of Hannah, a name with Hebrew origins.
Making Hay In Limited Sunshine
Despite the reduced opportunities, South Burnett players are attending to their cash flows
Negotiating The Steeplechase
At present, horse racing (and life in general) is a little akin to the trials and tribulations weathered by jumps jockeys.
First Bid Was Successful
Trainer Janene Armstrong and her fellow part owner Barry Goodwill chalked up their second victory with First Bid when the chestnut saluted Benchmark 50 Handicap (850m) at Gympie on March 7.
Glad Times For Barry And Hannah
The Central Queensland port of Gladstone has become a haven for trainer Barry Phillips and his jockey-daughter Hannah.
Lee Park A See-Saw For Trainer
Leading trainer Nanango Glenn Richardson has experienced the industry’s highs and lows lately
Ruby Is Anderson’s New Gem
Last year, Hivesville trainer Lindsay Anderson tightened the race day girth for 25 runners, and accrued six wins courtesy of Clouds, Kentford and Momentum Glory, along with six placings
A Flying Start To 2020
Several South Burnett players have kicked off the calendar year in winning style.
Hannah’s Treble Trick At Bundaberg
Racing on the first Saturday of this month produced an extra bonus for South Burnett jockey Hannah Phillips.
Nanango’s Merry Christmas Card
Although Lee Park is a long way away from Santa’s cottage, there will be a jolly roll up of horses and racegoers keen to kick off the festive season on Sunday
Nanango’s Shooting Star Shines
On A Comet, a lightly raced son of the unraced Redoute’s Choice mare Starwish, brightened Gympie racecourse on Saturday
A Top Day For Dalby Duo
Trainer David Reynolds and his jockey-wife Leeanne McCoy scaled the heights at Mount Perry on Saturday.
Hidden Budget Banks A Doomben Berth
Oakey trainer Graham Banks was victorious in the 1998 Bat Out Of Hell Flying at the Gold Coast with Royal Rego, piloted by Mick Dittman
Omens For Kumbia On Cup Day
While serious punters will have done some exhaustive study before they head to the Kumbia betting ring on Cup day, other patrons will just be looking to have fun
Easy Enough For Hard Enough
Rookie Ipswich trainer Darren Evans is experiencing a lucky streak in more ways than one, and the change of of fortune is timely.
Judge’s Wondai Cup Deja Vu
Toowoomba trainer Jason Judge, having collected the 2014 Wondai Cup with Aashiq, has a chance to repeat the dose with Palace Tycoon in the race’s 2019 renewal on Saturday
Clouds To Race Again In Wondai Cup
It is exciting to report that Clouds is looking to make it back to back Roy and Glenis Radunz Wondai Cup on Saturday, October 19
