Plump Premiership Purses
The South East Country Racing Association deserves credit for richly rewarding the leaders in their fields for the 2016-17 racing year.
Premiers Unite At Nanango
Top trainer Glenn Richardson and top jockey Jason Hoopert will team up with Jill’s Shadow in the Heritage Nanango BM55 at Lee Park on Saturday
Spring Is In The Air
For the next ten weeks, the nation’s turf watchers will be firmly focussed on what could be termed an embarrassment of riches on offer in the south.
May The Run Roll On
In recent weeks, South Burnett interests have kept the scoreboard ticking over, and this weekend will see the district’s representatives scattered far and wide.
‘Bunny’ Had Rivals On The Hop
Nanango trainer Brian “Bunny” Laherty saddled his first winner on Sunday, August 13.
Cup Day Was An Exciting Smorgasbord
The entree to last Saturday’s attractive program at Nanango was the Blessing Of The Jockeys by Father Dan Grundy.
Hoopert Looks For The Ton
Sunshine Coast jockey Jason Hoopert is very keen to boot home a winner during this Saturday’s $10,000 XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Nanango Cup card.
Armchair Jockeys, Spare A Thought
There are many “outstanding” riders who have never sat astride a horse.
Wondai’s Wonderful Weekend
Jockey Gemma Steele certainly played her part in putting Wondai on the map last weekend.
English Makes Timely Breakthrough
After a frustrating run of eight placings for the month of July, Nanango apprentice Hannah English chalked up an important victory at Bundaberg last Saturday.
Amazing Run For Hivesville Trainer
A margin of just a length and a half has deprived Hivesville trainer Lindsay Anderson of landing an amazing six winners in a row.
Danica Chases Wondai’s Chequered Flag
Toowoomba horseman Tom Dougall had reason to be revved up after Dangerous Danica (Bridget Rooney) comfortably went through her gears in the Somerset Region QTIS BM 50 (1200 m) at Esk last weekend.
Clouds Prominent On A Sunny Day
Hivesville horseman Lindsay Anderson achieved the perfect outcome last Saturday when his only runners, Clouds and Glenthorn Avenue, spent time in Gympie’s winner’s circle with Gemma Steele in the saddle.
Looking To The Nursery
Two Brisbane carnival results and this Saturday’s final Group One of the season draw attention to theme of nurturing.
Down Memory Lane
Last Saturday’s Gayndah victory by Navillus Rexted, with Hannah Phillips as the pilot, was a timely lead up to this weekend’s Eye Liner Stakes.
The South Burnett’s Classic Connections
Egg Tart, the stylish heroine of last Saturday’s Queensland Oaks, is not the only link the key contest has with the South Burnett.
Tight And Tense At Nanango
Last Saturday’s premiership battle for leading rider honours was a highlight of Nanango Race Club’s very successful meeting, which also featured a clean sweep for female jockeys.
Lee Park Premiership Up For Grabs
A highlight of Nanango Race Club’s sixth and final meeting for its 2016-17 season on Saturday will be the battle for the racing year’s riding honours.
Partners Amid Partners At Burrandowan
Charge Missile, the Burrandowan winner that humped 64 kilograms to win the second race at last Saturday’s meeting, is at the centre of a fascinating set of partnerships.
Straight From The Horse’s Mouth
Burrandowan’s program on Saturday will draw serious, seasoned punters on the one hand and newcomers, novices and the occasionals on the other.
