Gunsynd’s Gossip

Bountiful Bundaberg

Bountiful Bundaberg

Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson and his apprentice Hannah English picked up a double with First Bid and Urubamba and a third spot with Waiting Game on the sand at Bundaberg last Saturday.

Perseverance Rewards Greg Hayes

Perseverance Rewards Greg Hayes

Last November apprentice Greg Hayes opened his account when the Stewart Barr prepared Endless Puzzle took out the $10,000 Digger’s Cup at Gympie.

Have A Saver On Man Overboard At Nanango

Have A Saver On Man Overboard At Nanango

Oakey yards have an excellent strike rate at Nanango, and Gary Maroney’s only lodger Man Overboard looks set to continue his personal contribution this Saturday in the Heritage Nanango Open Handicap.

The Times Have Been A-Changin’

The Times Have Been A-Changin’

Patrons heading to Lee Park next Saturday can take an early look at the photographic display that will be a central attraction for Nanango’s Golden Anniversary meeting on Easter Saturday.

At The Winners’ Side

At The Winners’ Side

Wayne Hancock was nearly sixteen when he first rode his grey horse Stork out to the track to serve as clerk of the course for the Nanango Race Club.

Enthusiasm And Energy For A New Year

Enthusiasm And Energy For A New Year

Thoroughbred racing by nature is a mix of dilemmas and delights. Not everyone can be a winner and not every venture developed by the industry’s leadership comes off.

Looking Back, Looking Forward

Looking Back, Looking Forward

With the Christmas-New Year period looming, it is fun to play Janus, the mythological figure often symbolised by a face that looks both backwards and forwards.

The Great Escapes

The Great Escapes

Nanango Race Club’s Christmas meeting on December 3 turned up a series of close shaves and some remarkably good luck.

Wordsmith Makes A Statement

Wordsmith Makes A Statement

Danish Diction, the Tasmanian bred gelding that won at Mount Perry last weekend for Melody O’Brien, is one of four straight success stories for Tom Moloney.

Kropp’s Harvest At Kumbia

Kropp’s Harvest At Kumbia

Gary Geran saluted twice while wearing Matt Kropp’s royal blue and white stable livery at Kumbia on Tuesday, much to the delight of favourite backers.

Scott Seeks Kumbia Success

Scott Seeks Kumbia Success

On Tuesday, Kingaroy owners Stan and Debbie Corbett may provide their trainer Scott Pedron with his first visit to the winner’s circle at Kumbia, courtesy of Stratalena or Fort Myer.

Near Perfect Sweep By The Ladies

Near Perfect Sweep By The Ladies

Female jockeys were podium placed at Wondai 14 times last Saturday and it was only Jason Missen, who collected third money on Fasta Than Light in the last event, who prevented the perfect score of five trifectas.

Fascinating Fare For Wondai’s Cup Day

Fascinating Fare For Wondai’s Cup Day

Patrons who are loyal to the locals will have plenty of choice on Saturday – the South Burnett Race Club’s Caulfield Cup meeting has been supported by no less than eight Burnett stables.

Countdown To Wondai

Countdown To Wondai

The South Burnett Race Club’s two meetings so far this year have drawn very pleasing horse numbers.

Photo Finish For Lyall’s Career

Photo Finish For Lyall’s Career

In 2013, comic-actress Magda Szubanski, who was in Nanango for the Big Screen Film Festival, relished her interactions with jockey Lyall Appo at the Lee Park races.

Anderson Strikes Again

Anderson Strikes Again

Lindsay Anderson went to the winner’s circle to greet Liverpool Jane and her jockey Gemma Steele after the Topsy Bath Memorial (BM 50, 1030 m) at Gympie last Saturday.