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.
Burrandowan’s Essence Is Bonzer
There is a plaque on a tree at Burrandowan opposite where shooters gun down make-believe pigeons at brunch time and jockeys crack their whips during the heat of the afternoon battle.
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.
Deja Vu At Wondai?
Three horses that filled a trifecta at Wondai’s Anzac Day fixture last year are back seeking share of the cash on Monday.
To Market, To Market …
The opening stanza of The Championships at Randwick a fortnight ago reportedly gathered in 22,000 patrons.
Next Season’s Racing Dates Released
The racing calendar for next season has been published and all South Burnett clubs have retained their key race day allocations
Favourite Shadow’s
Most Favourite Shadow
There’s a secret to Favourite Shadow’s success … a companion pony who travels wherever he goes
A Touch Of Makybe Diva At Lee Park
Duchess Staghurst begins her racing life at Nanango’s Easter meeting on Saturday.
Pound Of Joy Amid A Ton Of Sadness
The day after her mother passed away, Tiffani Brooker opted to fulfil her Saturday, March 12 engagements at Esk and Toowoomba.
Lucks In Again
Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson experienced a tense but satisfying finish at Chinchilla last Saturday
Mount Perry Finishes On Top
John and Gaye Harvey, the principals of Croyden Park Stud at Cottonvale on the Granite Belt, are inadvertent Burnett tourism promoters
Dame Fortune Smiles On Lillian Eliza
Wondai trainer Tony Williams was a relieved man after the Past Members Memorial Maiden (1030m) at last weekend’s Eidsvold meeting.
Mixed Emotions For Nanango Teams
The outcomes of last Saturday’s work day for several Lee Park identities were positive overall, despite some elements of frustration and sorrow.
