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
A Neighbourly Notion
Nanango Tourism and Development Association office-bearers Mary Green and Gloria Kirkness tracked south last Saturday to the Esk Jockey Club’s meeting to judge the Fashions on the Field.
Burrandowan Visitor Hits The Mark
While Doomben was hosting interstate gallopers last Saturday, a winter tourist was also in the firing line at Burrandowan.
Burrandowan’s Bumper Bonus
Saturday’s program at Burrandowan has been enhanced by Racing Queensland’s decision to divide two significantly oversubscribed races.
Reflections On Wondai
The South Burnett was linked to four of the success stories at last Saturday’s excellent Anzac Day race meeting at Wondai.
Wondai Does Wonderfully Well
The South Burnett Race Club has every reason to be delighted with the numbers for its highly popular Anzac Day program.
