Locals Galore To Cheer For At Wondai
The program at Wondai on Anzac Day will be a cracker, with visiting candidates cominmg from Miles, Oakey, Toowoomba, Clifton, Beaudesert, Caloundra, Deagon, Bundaberg, Gympie and Eidsvold.
Gympie Gold Proves Elusive
South Burnett competitors collected silver and bronze at Gympie last Saturday, but a victory was twice a touch away.
Wondai Rolls Out Winners
After a break from training that lasted for more than 11 years, Neville “Shorty” O’Toole had pottered around with just a handful horses since the spring of 2015, without luck.
Nanango Preparing For A Golden Reunion
Nanango Race Club’s program for Easter Saturday has attracted wonderfully strong interest by owners and trainers, with large fields the order of the day.
Nanango Gearing Up
For A Golden Anniversary
On Monday afternoon, history enthusiasts will be quick to check the nomination list for Nanango’s Easter Saturday program.
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
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.
Locals To The Fore At Lee Park
Neighbours Barry Green and Barry Goodwill live an effortless hop and a skip away from Nanango racetrack.
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’
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
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.
Bush Battle Helps Country Racing
A novel “Battle Of The Bush” Queensland racing initiative later this year is a remarkable boost for the non-TAB fraternity.
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
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
Nanango Race Club’s Christmas meeting on December 3 turned up a series of close shaves and some remarkably good luck.
Big Fields For Nanango This Sunday
The fact that there are 55 acceptors for the Christmas meeting at Lee Park on Sunday is more than pleasing.
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.
Election Provokes A Ripple Of Rejoicing
The country racing fraternity should be pleased that the two major parties have made key commitments to the sector in the lead up to next Saturday’s state election.
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
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.
