The Kratzmanns Usher In Cups
Three years ago, South Burnett identities Wayne and Eleanor Kratzmann headed to Victoria to pursue a new adventure.
Unique Occasion At Nanango
The part-owner of two Melbourne Cup heroes has added a Lee Park double to his list of credits.
Saturday’s Bumper Day At Nanango
This weekend’s five event program at Lee Park has attracted 73 acceptors that include 15 reserves … so there will be plenty of equine competitors and 18 jockeys have early bookings.
Nanango Cup’s Extra Excitement
South Burnett players relished special moments at Lee Park earlier this month.
Happy Hunters At Lee Park
Saturday’s XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Liquor House Nanango Cup day has attracted players returning to the scene of previous joyful jaunts.
Diggity Is No Duffer
The Lewis Duff Memorial Handicap is the main event that will open proceedings at Wondai on Saturday.
Racing’s Marvellous Milestone
On July 31, 25-year-old Jamie Kah will officially become Melbourne’s premier jockey for the 2020-21 season.
Locals Vie In Bush Battle
Queensland country racing’s $200,000 plum purse was up for grabs at Eagle Farm on the weekend.
What’s In A Name?
According to the Registrar of Racehorses, around 13,800 thoroughbreds are christened each year.
Big Hopes For Oakfield Comanche
Black Angus cattleman and former Port Stephens mayor Bruce Mackenzie, now 83, relished “cowboy and indian“ movies when he was a 10-year-old.
Making Money At Burrandowan
Racing industry participants have more cash-paved pathways than usual at Burrandowan on Saturday.
Plenty In Wondai’s Cavalry Charges
The South Burnett Race Club is in for a spectacular six-event Anzac Day program.
Taylor-Made Travel
There will be an international flavour amidst the riding ranks at Lee Park on Saturday.
The Drummer Marched On
Small fields have a reputation for throwing up surprises and turning on close finishes.
The Girls Were Pretty In Pink
Cat lovers and omen punters would have cleaned up at the recent Nanango meeting when Kitty Kat’s Kitten licked her rivals in the Timbertowner’s Car Detailing QTIS Maiden Plate (1200m).
Allena Chases A Nanango Prize
Wondai trainer Kristen Wenck and jockey Kelly Gates finished off 2020 in fine style, courtesy of Allena’s victory at $41 in the $17,000 Benchmark 55 Handicap for Fillies and Mares (1200m) at Kilcoy.
January Joy For Burnett Players
Trainers Lindsay Anderson, Glenn Richardson, Barry Phillips and Kym Afford have already saddled winners in 2021.
Early Christmas Gifts
During December, several racing players have come by a variety of pre-festive season presents.
Open Sleighs For Nanango
Lee Park racecourse will be the venue for a lot of pre-Christmas gatherings on Saturday.
Kumbia’s Very Attractive Cup Day
Kumbia, along with any number of Australian racecourses, will soon create a weird record.
