Scott Seeks Kumbia Success
On Tuesday, Kingaroy owners Stan and Debbie Corbett may provide their trainer Scott Pedron with his first visit to the winner’s circle at Kumbia, courtesy of Stratalena or Fort Myer.
Spring Heat Brings Out The Big Fish
It’s a good feeling to know that summer is finally on its way. The water temperatures in both dams are rising considerably during the day, which makes for some pretty intense fishing at times.
Cooyar Cowboy Wins Title
Cooyar bull rider Jack McArthur secured the Australian Professional Rodeo Association national buckle at the Warwick Rodeo at the weekend.
Top Riders Coming To Kingaroy
The Kingaroy Junior Motorcycle Speedway Club will be hosting two Queensland State Titles on Saturday at their special showground track.
Near Perfect Sweep By The Ladies
Female jockeys were podium placed at Wondai 14 times last Saturday and it was only Jason Missen, who collected third money on Fasta Than Light in the last event, who prevented the perfect score of five trifectas.
Racing Outpaces The Rain
Saturday in the South Burnett started with a few sprinkles and gradually built up to a downpour … but that didn’t stop a large crowd turning out to Wondai’s race track despite the leaden skies.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The Wondai Race Club will be holding its annual Caulfield Cup race meeting – always one of its biggest meetings of the year – at the Wondai Racecourse in Baynes Street this Saturday, October 21.
Fascinating Fare For Wondai’s Cup Day
Patrons who are loyal to the locals will have plenty of choice on Saturday – the South Burnett Race Club’s Caulfield Cup meeting has been supported by no less than eight Burnett stables.
$1m Boost For Equestrian Centre
Gympie Regional Council will receive $1.075 million from the State Government to put towards its new $2.4 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.
Countdown To Wondai
The South Burnett Race Club’s two meetings so far this year have drawn very pleasing horse numbers.
Speedway Action Is Back!
Speedway action will roar back into life on Saturday night at the Kingaroy Speedway with a big program of racing for the beginning of the local season.
Photo Finish For Lyall’s Career
In 2013, comic-actress Magda Szubanski, who was in Nanango for the Big Screen Film Festival, relished her interactions with jockey Lyall Appo at the Lee Park races.
Come And Try Futsal
A come and try evening is being held in Kingaroy on Thursday night for anyone interested in playing futsal (indoor soccer).
Anderson Strikes Again
Lindsay Anderson went to the winner’s circle to greet Liverpool Jane and her jockey Gemma Steele after the Topsy Bath Memorial (BM 50, 1030 m) at Gympie last Saturday.
Happy Campers Donate $1000
The Nanango and District Netball Club moved $1000 closer to their goal of raising $240,000 for new netball courts on Tuesday, thanks to a surprise donation from visiting caravanners.
Cooper To Lead Cowboys In GF
The biggest moment of Gavin Cooper’s rugby league career could occur on Sunday night if the Cowboys overcome the Melbourne Storm in the NRL Grand Final.
Plump Premiership Purses
The South East Country Racing Association deserves credit for richly rewarding the leaders in their fields for the 2016-17 racing year.
Racegoers Enjoy A Spring Fling
Nanango’s Heritage Race Meeting on Saturday was not quite as hectic as August’s Nanango Cup, but that was due more to the start of the Spring school holidays than anything else.
Young Soccer Players
Prepare For Coast Cup
A small team of South Burnett U8s/U9s soccer players will be competing on the Gold Coast soon
Premiers Unite At Nanango
Top trainer Glenn Richardson and top jockey Jason Hoopert will team up with Jill’s Shadow in the Heritage Nanango BM55 at Lee Park on Saturday
