Derby Tops Off Cup Day
Saturday’s Nanango Cup race meeting drew the biggest crowd seen at Lee Park so far this year … and also one of the most unusual.
Green Light For Succinite
Although the Glenn Richardson trained Succinite is by Amber Grey (GB), the two-year-old met six red lights as it aimed for the winner’s circle.
Cup Day Looks Set To Be Big
The 2019 XXXX Fitzroy Hotel Cheers Liquor House Nanango Cup is now less than a fortnight away … and as usual, it looks set to be one of the biggest race meetings of the year
Wondai’s Day Of Lows And Highs
Last Saturday’s South Burnett Race Club’s meeting was a time of mixed emotions.
Colours Brighten Up Winter Races
Colourful fashions and exciting racing brightened up a dull winter’s day at the Wondai Races on Saturday.
Quartet Creates A Quandary
The Lewis Duff Memorial Handicap (1100m) at Wondai on Saturday is an appetising affair.
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The South Burnett Race Club will be holding its Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday, July 6.
Machu Picchu … So Close!
“She gave her all” was the theme expressed by connections after Machu Picchu’s close fourth in the recent Battle of the Bush Final.
The Grand Final
Nanango trainer Brian “Bunny” Laherty had his eye on one of the mini-trophies on the table in Brisbane on Wednesday for almost the entire barrier-draw period for the Battle of the Bush
Nanango’s Classic Connection
With the 2019 Queensland Derby going to Mr Quickie on Stradbroke Day, it is timely to recall that the Burnett had a slice of the early classics staged in colonial days.
Bush Battle Countdown Begins
Barcaldine hosted the final southern heat of the Battle of the Bush Series on Stradbroke Day, and things will rapidly heat up from here.
Grants To Aid Local Race Clubs
Three South Burnett race clubs will receive a total of $150,000 from the State Government for new infrastructure.
Pearler Of A Day At Lee Park
Although Darling Downs hoop Shannon Apthorpe booted home Speedy and Classic Beau to open Nanango’s bumper autumn program last month, the females were soon to the fore.
Crowds Roll In For Bush Battle
Nanango hoop Hannah Phillips may not be taking home Lee Park’s jockey premiership this year, but on Saturday she took out something even better.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be wrapping up its 2018-19 racing season this weekend with its Autumn Race Meeting.
High Stakes Combat At Nanango
Saturday’s round of the Battle Of The Bush Series at Lee Park is shaping up to be as gripping as last year’s edition.
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
Punters Throw Caution To The Winds
Organisers and racegoers were blown away by this year’s Burrandowan Races … quite literally.
Full Fields For Burrandowan Picnic Races
The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club will be holding its 97th annual race meeting at the Burrandowan Racecourse 66km west of Kingaroy this Saturday, May 11.
Excitement Is Tracking On Course
The final events on the South Burnett’s April racing agenda at Nanango and Wondai summed up the degree of exhilaration generated by the Easter and Anzac Day action.
