Racing

Crowds Brave Winter Races

Crowds Brave Winter Races

Rain on Friday night and overcast weather on Saturday didn’t stop the South Burnett Race Club holding its annual Winter Race Day, nor did it stop a good-sized crowd turning up at Wondai’s racecourse.

Wondai’s Winter Warm-Up Looks Fine

Wondai’s Winter Warm-Up Looks Fine

On a July day with a maximum temperature expected to exceed 20 degrees, the South Burnett Race Club’s Winter Wonderland meeting on Saturday is honouring present and past figures.

The Big Smoke Beckons

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

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

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

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 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

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

Twice As Nice At Burrandowan

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.

Superb Local Defence 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.

Locals Galore To Cheer For At Wondai

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.