Racing

The North Is In The Limelight

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

‘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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Victors Return To Burrandowan

Victors Return To Burrandowan

Saturday’s annual Burrandowan meeting will see two winners and nine losers from last year’s program seeking a share of the spoils.

Beginning For Another Bayliss

Beginning For Another Bayliss

Shaun Bayliss, a well known rider in the South East country ranks, will watch the first race at Esk this Saturday with more than carefree interest.

High Tea And Hampers
Return For Picnic Races

High Tea And Hampers<BR> Return For Picnic Races

Two innovations introduced at 2015’s Burrandowan Picnic Races will be getting another run this year

Kingaroy Looks A Winner!

Kingaroy Looks A Winner!

South Burnett punters looking for an omen bet in future may like to put their hard-earned on a Chris Munce-trained colt that is currently being put through its paces at Eagle Farm.

Thrills And Spills At Wondai

Thrills And Spills At Wondai

The South Burnett Race Club’s Anzac Day fixture generated excitement for several local parties and, fortunately, some spillages came to safe conclusions.

Wondai Salutes Anzac Legacy

Wondai Salutes Anzac Legacy

Wondai’s traditional Anzac Day race meeting always attracts a good crowd of punters after the morning’s commemorations have wound up, but the seriousness of the day is not forgotten.

Deja Vu At Wondai?

Deja Vu At Wondai?

Three horses that filled a trifecta at Wondai’s Anzac Day fixture last year are back seeking share of the cash on Monday.

Full Fields For Wondai Races

Full Fields For Wondai Races

The Wondai Race Club will be holding its traditional Anzac Day Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse in Cadell Street, Wondai on Saturday.

To Market, To Market …

To Market, To Market …

The opening stanza of The Championships at Randwick a fortnight ago reportedly gathered in 22,000 patrons.

Next Season’s Racing Dates Released

Next Season’s Racing Dates Released

The racing calendar for next season has been published and all South Burnett clubs have retained their key race day allocations

Wilson To Head Racing Qld

Wilson To Head Racing Qld

Barambah Wines owner Steve Wilson AM has been appointed interim chairman of Racing Queensland by the State Government.