Gunsynd’s Gossip

The Fledglings Flourish

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

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

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

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.

Duff Seeks Another Wondai Cup

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

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

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.

One Carnival Is Well And Truly Over

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

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

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

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

Down To The Wire

The cliff-hanger that is the Queensland Country Apprentice Premiership duel will be finalised this Saturday.