Lucks In Again
Nanango trainer Glenn Richardson experienced a tense but satisfying finish at Chinchilla last Saturday
Mount Perry Finishes On Top
John and Gaye Harvey, the principals of Croyden Park Stud at Cottonvale on the Granite Belt, are inadvertent Burnett tourism promoters
Dame Fortune Smiles On Lillian Eliza
Wondai trainer Tony Williams was a relieved man after the Past Members Memorial Maiden (1030m) at last weekend’s Eidsvold meeting.
Mixed Emotions For Nanango Teams
The outcomes of last Saturday’s work day for several Lee Park identities were positive overall, despite some elements of frustration and sorrow.
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
The leading pair in the parade for the opening event at Nanango on Saturday will both display pink hearts in their jockeys’ colours.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The Nanango Race Club will be holding its popular annual Valentine’s Race Meeting at the Lee Park Raceway on Saturday.
Most Racing Incentives To Stay
Racing Queensland has decided to retain key features of the Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme (QTIS).
Pandemonium Can Be Fun
Nanango Race Club’s pre-Valentine’s Day meeting on February 13 is certainly fashionably popular
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.
English To The Fore On Australia Day
Nanango apprentice Hannah English continued her remarkable run by saluting at Kilcoy last Tuesday, then doing it again three days later at Toowoomba.
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.
Deadline Looms For Racing Submissions
The State Opposition is urging people in the racing industry to not miss out on having a say about the Racing Integrity Bill.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blackbutt’s Wayne Farrington will be hoping his maiden charge Miss Alexandra can visit the winner’s slot at Nanango on Saturday.
