Racing

Pollies Take A Punt On Races

Pollies Take A Punt On Races

With the Council elections just a month away, politics was in the air at the Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s meeting on Saturday … but no one really seemed to mind.

Promptly In The Pink

Promptly In The Pink

The leading pair in the parade for the opening event at Nanango on Saturday will both display pink hearts in their jockeys’ colours.

Government Clarifies Racing Plan

Government Clarifies Racing Plan

The State Government has clarified its position on changes it plans to introduce to the prize money on offer at regional race meetings over the next four years.

Partial Reprieve For Rural Racing

Partial Reprieve For Rural Racing

Racing Minister Grace Grace has confirmed that State Government funding will override the cuts detailed in Racing Queensland’s Tracking Towards Sustainability document published last December.

English And Phillips Power On

English And Phillips Power On

Nanango apprentice Hannah English has rocketed to the top of the state’s all-age, all-district country riding premiership. And fellow apprentice Hannah Phillips isn’t very far behind her

Industry Rallies For Good Governance

Industry Rallies For Good Governance

The gathering of racing industry participants at Doomben on Wednesday from the thoroughbred, harness and greyhound codes brought a strong focus to bear on the issue of governance.

Rally Calls For Halt To Racing Cuts

Rally Calls For Halt To Racing Cuts

Member for Nanango Deb Frecklington has joined the Queensland racing industry in urging the State Government to halt plans to slash almost $19 million of prize money until a new Racing Queensland board is elected.

Looking Back On Christmas Races

Looking Back On Christmas Races

The South Burnett stables of Glenn Richardson and James Curtain will be able to serve up more than roast turkey on Christmas Day following the decisive victories by their charges at Lee Park last Saturday.

Grand Day At Nanango Races

Grand Day At Nanango Races

No one at Saturday’s busy Nanango Christmas Races managed to pick all five winners to take home the $1000 bonus offered by bookmaker John O’Sullivan … but then again, no one seemed to mind.

MP Attacks ‘Unfair’ Racing Cuts

MP Attacks ‘Unfair’ Racing Cuts

Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington says the Labor Government has attacked country racing in the South Burnett by announcing “unfair and unnecessary” funding cuts to race meetings and reduced prize money.

Miss Alexandra Looks For 3-2-1

Miss Alexandra Looks For 3-2-1

Blackbutt’s Wayne Farrington will be hoping his maiden charge Miss Alexandra can visit the winner’s slot at Nanango on Saturday.

Cutbacks Target Country Racing

Cutbacks Target Country Racing

The South Burnett could lose up to four race meetings – and possibly more in future – if the State Government proceeds with controversial recommendations designed to rein in Racing Queensland’s escalating debts.

Full Fields For Nanango Races

Full Fields For Nanango Races

The Nanango Race Club will be holding its annual Christmas Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday.

English Clinches Controversial Cup

English Clinches Controversial Cup

After seven events had been decided at Roma on Saturday, November 21, Nanango apprentice Hannah English had not been required to weigh-in.