Promptly In The Pink
The leading pair in the parade for the opening event at Nanango on Saturday will both display pink hearts in their jockeys’ colours.
Pandemonium Can Be Fun
Nanango Race Club’s pre-Valentine’s Day meeting on February 13 is certainly fashionably popular
English To The Fore On Australia Day
Nanango apprentice Hannah English continued her remarkable run by saluting at Kilcoy last Tuesday, then doing it again three days later at Toowoomba.
Partial Reprieve For Rural Racing
Racing Minister Grace Grace has confirmed that State Government funding will override the cuts detailed in Racing Queensland’s Tracking Towards Sustainability document published last December.
English And Phillips Power On
Nanango apprentice Hannah English has rocketed to the top of the state’s all-age, all-district country riding premiership. And fellow apprentice Hannah Phillips isn’t very far behind her
Industry Rallies For Good Governance
The gathering of racing industry participants at Doomben on Wednesday from the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound codes brought a strong focus to bear on the issue of governance.
Looking Back On Christmas Races
The South Burnett stables of Glenn Richardson and James Curtain will be able to serve up more than roast turkey on Christmas Day following the decisive victories by their charges at Lee Park last Saturday.
Miss Alexandra Looks For 3-2-1
Blackbutt’s Wayne Farrington will be hoping his maiden charge Miss Alexandra can visit the winner’s slot at Nanango on Saturday.
English Clinches Controversial Cup
After seven events had been decided at Roma on Saturday, November 21, Nanango apprentice Hannah English had not been required to weigh-in.
English Aims At Eight Straight
Nanango apprentice Hannah English currently has the extraordinary record of booting home at least one winner at each of seven consecutive work days.
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.
Blue And Green Were Out To Be Seen
The Nanango Race Club held its annual Heritage Nanango race day last Saturday, and the theme colours were Springtime blue and green.
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.
