This Season’s Rural Leaders
The 2015-16 results of the premierships for the non-TAB meetings in the various districts show that Nanango apprentice Hannah English deserves a pat on the back.
Down To The Wire
The cliff-hanger that is the Queensland Country Apprentice Premiership duel will be finalised this Saturday.
English Makes A Welcome Return
After a two month, injury-induced absence, Hannah English is back in action at Gympie on Saturday.
The District Was Dominant
South Burnett stables were less than a length short of a clean sweep at Wondai last Saturday.
Day For Duffs At Wondai
Members of the Duff family were out in force at the Wondai Races on Saturday, who came to watch the running of the Neil Duff Memorial Plate and the Lewis Duff Memorial Handicap.
Wondai’s Numerical Windfall
The South Burnett Race Club has attracted a highly encouraging total of 70 nominations for this Saturday’s card.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its traditional Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse this Saturday (July 9).
From Nanango To Group One … Almost
Non-claiming apprentice Jimmy Orman was a little more than two lengths off initial Group One glory at Eagle Farm last Saturday.
Racing Board Members Unveiled
The long-awaited announcement of the members of the Racing Queensland Board was made on Sunday by Racing Minister Grace Grace.
Gold Seekers Head To Gympie
The response to the Three Cups Goldrush Challenge has unearthed a host of hopefuls for the Gympie Turf Club’s meeting at Adrian McClintock Park on Saturday.
Eaton’s Rides Include Roma And Rome
Cecily Eaton has ridden at Barcaldine, Warwick, Roma, Rome and Gayndah following her return to the race-day saddle on April 30.
The North Is In The Limelight
The successful tenor of the meetings at Burrandowan and Nanango in May continued in the North Burnett last Saturday
‘Nothing New’ For Country Racing
Sunday’s announcement by Racing Minister Grace Grace of $21 million funding in the upcoming Budget for country racing confirms announcements made earlier this year by the State Government
Corey’s Cracked It
There were several delights and one stark disappointment among the experiences at Lee Park last Saturday.
Autumn Falls At Nanango Races
The autumn leaves weren’t the only things falling at Nanango Race Club’s meeting at Lee Park on Saturday
Hamilton’s Hopefuls Clash
Nanango trainer Kaylene Hamilton would love to record a hometown success in the BP Roadhouse Nanango BM 50 (1000m) at Lee Park on Saturday with either Stratalena or Monte Lago.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2015-16 season this weekend with their Autumn Race Meeting.
Burrandowan’s Essence Is Bonzer
There is a plaque on a tree at Burrandowan opposite where shooters gun down make-believe pigeons at brunch time and jockeys crack their whips during the heat of the afternoon battle.
Best Races In A Decade
Burrandowan Races is over for another year … with organisers toasting the best crowd they’ve had at the bush track for 10 years.
Full Fields For Burrandowan Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its 94th annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse 66km west of Kingaroy this Saturday, May 14.
