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.
Lee’s Term Merits A High Distinction
An era came to an end this week when President John Lee did not seek re-election at the Nanango Race Club’s Annual General Meeting
James Lifts The Curtain
On Exciting Restocking
Kumbia horseman James Curtain hasn’t saddled a runner since The Equine Bolt stepped out at Ipswich on May 27.
Country Racing And Animal Welfare
The treatment of greyhounds and the exposed problems of the dogs’ short-life expectancy problem has crystallised a looming challenge for the thoroughbred sector.
Consultation Corner
The South East Country Racing Association was represented by its President Lyle Murray at a key Racing Queensland planning session conducted at Eagle Farm on Thursday.
The Cup Kings Reign At Nanango
The “horses for courses” motto applied with a human wist at Lee Park last Saturday.
An Exciting Bill Of Fare
Saturday’s big Nanango Cup meeting at Lee Park will be an extra race bigger this year, thanks to a washed out card at Warwick last Saturday and Racing Queensland’s unwillingness to stage a replacement meeting
Time To Recognise And Remember
Whilst August 1 signals the beginning of a brand new racing season, the date is also an opportunity for appreciative reflection.
Shadow Of Doubt
Fifty years ago the Beatles released their “Help” album. And the lyrics of its stand-out hit “Yesterday”, first heard in 1965, seem an apt backdrop to this week’s worrying political developments.
Wonderful Winter At Wondai
Given that weather forecasters are expecting icy days ahead, the Winter Wonderland fashion theme for Saturday’s Wondai program should provide an ideal dress rehearsal
Count Romano Heads For The Deep End
Hivesville trainer Peter Blackwell is giving Count Romano a crack at the metric two miles of the $150,000 Queensland Cup (3200m) at the Sunshine Coast on Saturday.
An Addictive English Habit
Nanango rookie Hannah English simply can’t get enough of occupying the winner’s circle …
It’s In The Blood …
Michael Schrapel, the mature age apprentice who has ridden at Nanango and Wondai this season, was justifiably jubilant after he landed a double at Kilcoy last Saturday.
Nanango’s Hannahs Hit The Heights
Lee Park-based apprentices Hannah English and Hannah Philipps were the happiest of harvesters at Gayndah’s Orange Festival race meeting last Saturday.
Almost The Perfect Day
When Hannah Phillips surged to the line on Flinders Luck in the Nanango BP Maiden last Saturday, she knew she had just clinched the Nanango Jockeys Premiership for 2014-15.
Big Day For Everyone At Nanango
The Nanango Race Club’s honours for the season will be finalised at this weekend’s meeting
