Colossal Combat Well Worth The Effort
After tussles at 16 fronts around the state, the ultimate clash of the best of the equine warriors at Doomben last Saturday was a tooth and nail affair.
The Big Smoke Beckons
There was no cause for lighting up celebratory Havana cigars for the Glenn Richardson team after Wednesday’s Battle Of The Bush barrier draw in Brisbane’s Queen Street Mall
Warriors In Wait
Weights have been issued for the $100,000 Battle of the Bush Series Final (1200m) at Doomben on June 23.
Impending Doom … Or Boom
Queensland’s signature race day fell on Saturday when Doomben played host to the $1.5 million UBET Stradbroke Handicap, the state’s richest contest.
Wonderful Results All Round
On Tuesday, on the eve of his passing, John Lee was informed of the excellent outcomes that were achieved last Saturday at the park named in his honour, where the locals did him proud.
Nanango Turns On Surprises
Nanango Race Club’s Autumn meeting last Saturday was full of surprises, not the least of which was a surprise visit by Racing Minister Stirling Hinchliffe.
Vale John Lee: 1931-2018
Well-respected South Burnett resident – and former Nanango Race Club president – John Lee, 87, died in the Wesley Hospital in Brisbane on Wednesday morning
Nanango’s Line-Up Offers Variety
There is a very exciting mixture on offer at Nanango Race Club’s fixture this Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2017-18 racing season this weekend with their Autumn Race Meeting.
Lee Park Players Score At Burrandowan
After horses that train at Wondai dominated the Anzac Day program on their own patch, Nanango representatives played exceptionally well away from home last Saturday.
Twice As Nice At Burrandowan
Punters at this year’s 96th annual Burrandowan Picnic Races were greeted with a couple of big surprises when they came through the gates on Saturday.
Well-Travelled Horses Target Burrandowan
Saturday’s meeting at Burrandowan has a long tradition of attracting enthusiasts from places far and wide. For many it is a cherished catch-up
Full Fields For Burrandowan Picnic Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its 96th annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse 66km west of Kingaroy this Saturday, May 12.
Bound For Burrandowan
Watch out for the Pedron family at next year’s Anzac Day fixture at Wondai
Superb Local Defence At Wondai
Three horses that work at Wondai repelled the invaders on Anzac Day, and a Kumbia galloper made it four victories out of a possible five for South Burnett outfits.
Race Crowd Turns Out To Honour Anzacs
Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting always draws a crowd, but this year it turned out to be one of the biggest seen in many seasons.
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.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The Wondai Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street, Wondai on Wednesday, April 25.
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.
