And The Award Goes To…
There were close photo finishes and even a triple dead heat involved in the 2013-14 Racing Queensland Thoroughbred Awards announced last weekend
Highs And Lows For Those In The Saddle
An incident on 22 August was yet another link in an endless chain of reminders about the risks that hover over race-riders.
Apprentices Shine In The State’s Spotlight
Racing Queensland announced the results of the various awards for the outstanding apprentices for the 2013-14 season at a gala function last Sunday.
A Hurdle Cleared
The ears of country racing participants were certainly pricked last Monday when news of major upcoming prize money boosts was announced.
Jockeys In A ‘Variety Show’
In a mixed chaff bag, this week has seen riders past and present play various centre-stage roles in Brisbane and Beaudesert.
International Touch To Nanango Cup Day
A Japanese rider, a licensee who’s made money in NZ, Victoria and Scotland and a busy breeder from Ipswich were some of the elements that combined to win last Saturday’s Nanango Cup.
Race Club Figures Up 12pc
The South Burnett Race Club has recorded a 12 per cent lift in profits, the club’s Annual General Meeting heard last night.
Cup Kicks Off A New Year Of Racing
Local trainers had little joy at the Nanango Cup race meeting on Saturday, scoring just one win and two placings against an onslaught of horses brought in from the Darling Downs, Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Brisbane to contest the popular meeting.
Will It Be A Black And White Nanango Cup?
Given that all bar one candidate for Saturday’s 2014 XXXX Gold-Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup (1600m) is on the minimum weight, punters will need inspired intuition to sort out their bets.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
The prestigious XXXX Gold/Carrollee Hotel Nanango Cup will be just one of the highlights at Saturday’s Nanango Races.
Gympie’s Gripping Grandstand Finish
Saturday’s season-ending fixture at Gympie is the platform for a rousing race for one of the South East Country Racing Association premiership titles.
Hays, Oats And Corn
This week there’s a line up of nibbles from a mixed feed bin to digest
Winter Wonderland At Wondai
Local knowledge paid off at Saturday’s Wondai Races with trainer Norma King – and the Duff name – dominating.
The Duffs Remember Wondai
A feature of the South Burnett Race Club’s card in Wondai this Saturday will be the running of the Lewis Duff Memorial Class B Handicap (1465m).
Full Fields For Wondai Races
The Wondai Race Club will be holding its traditional Winter Race Meeting at the Wondai Racecourse on Saturday
Jimmy’s Journey: Nanango To Doomben
At nightfall last Wednesday, apprentice Jimmy Orman had an unbeaten riding record in the metropolitan area.
Races Are A Sure Bet For Legacy
Legacy are the ultimate winners following the running of the annual Anzac Day race meeting at Wondai.
Country Creche Is Crucial
The riding displays by Tommy Berry and apprentice Tegan Harrison were a real highlight of the Eagle Farm meeting last Saturday.
Nanango Form Franked At Kilcoy
It may have been a winless occasion for South Burnett stables last weekend, but recent Lee Park victor Gentle Giant stood tall in the Keith Beavis Memorial Kilcoy Cup (1200m).
Big Day For The Ladies At Kilcoy
This Saturday’s country racing spotlight falls on Kilcoy’s Cup and Ladies Day fixture.
