Nanango Welcomes Back Racing
Horse racing returned to the South Burnett on Saturday after an absence of almost six months … and the smiles on the faces of fans were easy to see.
Nanango’s New Season Kicks Off!
After an absence of several months due to pandemic concerns, racing will finally resume in the South Burnett at Lee Park this Saturday.
Full Fields For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will be holding its August Race Meeting at the Lee Park Racecourse on Saturday.
Hoopert’s Fresh Challenge
In late May, Jason Hoopert suffered damage to four vertebrae when his mount Chantilly Bay broke down in the straight at Mount Isa’s Buchanan Park racecourse.
$65,000 For Nanango Races
Nanango Race Club will receive $65,000 from the State Government to replace ageing infrastructure at the Lee Park track.
New Nanango Trainer Edges Closer
Hopefully Nicole Vuille, 29, will soon saddle up her first winner.
Mother’s Day Was A Marker
One very pleasing upside of Mothers Day this year was that folk were permitted to travel for family celebrations.
Mayor Salutes Legendary Jockey
Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio has paid tribute to legendary Australian jockey Darby McCarthy OAM who died on Wednesday aged 76.
The Well-Named Hannahs
Apparently the words favour and grace are two meanings of Hannah, a name with Hebrew origins.
Making Hay In Limited Sunshine
Despite the reduced opportunities, South Burnett players are attending to their cash flows
Negotiating The Steeplechase
At present, horse racing (and life in general) is a little akin to the trials and tribulations weathered by jumps jockeys.
All Local Race Meetings Cancelled
South Burnett race clubs will be taking an enforced break over the next two months – and possibly longer – due to COVID-19.
Nanango Races To Be ‘Patron-Free’
Nanango will be holding a patron-free race meeting on Easter Saturday as Queensland struggles to keep its racing industry alive during the COVID-19 crisis.
First Bid Was Successful
Trainer Janene Armstrong and her fellow part owner Barry Goodwill chalked up their second victory with First Bid when the chestnut saluted Benchmark 50 Handicap (850m) at Gympie on March 7.
Glad Times For Barry And Hannah
The Central Queensland port of Gladstone has become a haven for trainer Barry Phillips and his jockey-daughter Hannah.
Lee Park A See-Saw For Trainer
Leading trainer Nanango Glenn Richardson has experienced the industry’s highs and lows lately
Punters In The Pink At Nanango
Nanango Race Club’s Valentine’s Day meeting had one more race than initially expected, giving punters a bonus at Lee Park’s first meeting of the year.
Ruby Is Anderson’s New Gem
Last year, Hivesville trainer Lindsay Anderson tightened the race day girth for 25 runners, and accrued six wins courtesy of Clouds, Kentford and Momentum Glory, along with six placings
A Flying Start To 2020
Several South Burnett players have kicked off the calendar year in winning style.
Hannah’s Treble Trick At Bundaberg
Racing on the first Saturday of this month produced an extra bonus for South Burnett jockey Hannah Phillips.
