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Robbie Fradd displayed sustained determination as he drove Invincibella to victory at the Good Coast (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Gunsynd's<\/a>January 27, 2018<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thoroughbred racing by nature is a mix of dilemmas and delights. Not everyone can be a winner and not every venture developed by the industry\u2019s leadership comes off.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Drama and intrigue as well as unforgettable excitement have been its attendants since the beginning.<\/p>\n

The image of Robbie Fradd doing everything possible to lift Invincibella to victory on Magic Millions Day serves as a reminder that participants at all levels can be successful if they chase hard.<\/p>\n

So it is timely to contemplate a forthcoming feature in the South Burnett in 2018.<\/p>\n

On Easter Saturday, the Nanango Race Club will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the restarting of racing in the town.<\/p>\n

The occasion is an opportunity to remember the efforts of a host of people whose toil delivered a new era for the sport.<\/p>\n

Below, courtesy of the Queensland Turf Club\u2019s Racing Calendar (May 1968), is the list of office bearers and officials for that April 20 meeting.<\/p>\n

Readers who recall some of these names may like to pass on the word about the event to them:<\/p>\n

Patron: W. Douglas<\/p>\n

President: A.A. Anger<\/p>\n

Vice Presidents: W.A. Richardson, W.F. Williams<\/p>\n

Honorary Treasurer: R. King<\/p>\n

Committee: W. Tewes, W. Willis, E.W. Jeneak, G. Rackemann, Roy McCallum, J. Olzard, Reg McCallum<\/p>\n

Secretary: Wally Robinson<\/p>\n

Honorary Stewards: W.F. Williams, G.S. Lee, R. Hickmott.<\/p>\n

Stipendiary Steward: J.F. McGill (Q.T.C.)<\/p>\n

Honorary Judges: Reg McCallum, J.A. Lee<\/p>\n

Honorary Timekeeper: R. Surtees<\/p>\n

Honorary Starter: W. Willis, E. “Ted” Nielsen<\/p>\n

Clerk of Scales: W. Tewes<\/p>\n

Clerk of Course: G. Rackemann<\/p>\n

Betting Ring Steward: W. Richardson<\/p>\n

Honorary Veterinary Surgeon: D. Byrne B.V.Sc.<\/p>\n

Handicapper: J.F. McGill<\/p>\n

Mr Trevor Walsh, assistant judge from the Q.T.C., Jack O\u2019Brien from Wondai and Miss Stephanie Duff from Kingaroy helped guide the various officials during the day.<\/p>\n

Note:<\/b> Special credit is extended to Alex Ellison. His photo of the 1968 re-opening was included in my previous column before the holiday break. The framed image is very much at home in the Symes Room at Lee Park.<\/p>\n

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Two players from that period who went on to be well-known Queensland identities are Pat Duff and Lloyd Hickmott. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The former was the leading campdrafter at the Goomeri Show a week before saddling up the Open winner Mick\u2019s Luck, while the latter – along with his brother Ray – donated a free stallion service for the use of the owners of the first horse home in the Seventh Division Handicap.<\/p>\n

The Hickmotts offered a choice of their sires Pharaonic, King Star and Tipperary Star.<\/p>\n

The speedy trio had all competed in Golden Slippers.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile Nanango, with a Moffatdale Ridge Wines climate-friendly fashion theme of Floral Shirts, Floppy Hats and Floaty Dresses, opens the batting for 2018 on Saturday, February 24.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is an attractive racing date for followers of autumn racing in the south.<\/p>\n

The Caulfield card includes the rich Blue Diamond Stakes, the Futurity Stakes and the Oakleigh Plate.<\/p>\n

The Hobartville Stakes and the Silver Slipper Stakes head the bill at Rosehill Gardens.<\/p>\n

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Former jockey Chris Kearney was enjoying his work on Magic Millions Day (Photo: Ross Stanley)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bits And Bridles<\/strong><\/h2>\n