Get Set For Burrandowan!

Get Set For Burrandowan!

I wonder what the pioneers who put together the first Burrandowan race meeting on Burra Burri Road at Chahpingah would make of this year’s event?

Josh Was High On The Irons

Josh Was High On The Irons

The jubilation at day’s end at Burrandowan was both understandable and delightful: four months and 29 rides after his January debut booking at Bell, Joshua Morrow made his first ever trip to a winner’s slot

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.

Burrandowan Beats The Rain

Burrandowan Beats The Rain

Rain in Kingaroy on Saturday morning failed to deter many racegoers from attending the Burrandowan Picnic Races, and their faith was rewarded with a fine day’s weather and all the fun of the South Burnett’s oldest 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.

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.

Ironpot Turns Out For Drought Night

Ironpot Turns Out For Drought Night

Residents of the Ironput, Burrandowan and Chahpingah areas gathered at Ironpot Hall on Saturday night to renew old friendships and discuss the outlook for the coming season.

Bumper Day At Burrandowan

Bumper Day At Burrandowan

It was a big day at the Burrandowan Picnic Races … big fields, a big crowd and a big response to the initiatives introduced by the race club this year.

Burrandowan’s Bumper Bonus

Burrandowan’s Bumper Bonus

Saturday’s program at Burrandowan has been enhanced by Racing Queensland’s decision to divide two significantly oversubscribed races.

Noorama Our Region’s Only Earner

Noorama Our Region’s Only Earner

Place prizemoney picked up by Norma King’s duo Hidden Duck and Flight Command at last Saturday’s Noorama Picnic Race Club red dirt meeting represented the only returns for district stables this past week.

Miles Of Smiles At Burrandowan

Miles Of Smiles At Burrandowan

Burrandowan’s traditional picnic races proved to be a day for the ladies, with the $4000 Fashions of the Field competition turning heads and female jockeys keeping punters happy on the track.