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Cr Kathy Duff with the silver bracelet which she presented to the winning jockey in the Burrandowan Cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 13, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crowds at this year’s Burrandowan Races were down due to COVID restrictions, but racegoers just seemed happy the traditional event could go ahead after last year’s cancellation.<\/p>\n

The weather on Saturday was perfect, unlike the last outing in 2019 when racegoers were almost blown away by unseasonal winds\u00a0 …<\/p>\n

Punters had five races to choose from but many also stayed behind after Race 5 to enjoy tucker from the pit-fired barbecues and live music into the evening.<\/p>\n

The fashions competitions were strongly supported, with ladies and gents parading before judges and spectators on a specially built stage away from the main race area.<\/p>\n

The Burrandowan Picnic Race Club is now gearing up for a bumper celebration next year for the 2022 centenary.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s on May 7, so mark your diaries!<\/p>\n

Nanango author and historian Dr Judith Grimes OAM is compiling a book to celebrate 100 years of racing at the track which will be launched at next year’s event.<\/p>\n

Anyone with information, anecdotes or photos is invited to get in touch with her by email<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The centenary year will also be extra special for South Burnett councillor Kathy Duff whose grandparents met at that first Burrandowan Picnic Races in 1922.<\/strong><\/p>\n

John Patrick Duff entered his nag “Thunderclap” in the Ladies Bracelet that year, a race which had a bracelet (actually a gold watch and band) as the prize.<\/p>\n

The horse had to be nominated in the name of a lady, and he picked Dorothea Ruth Mortimer Evans – whom he had just met on race day.<\/p>\n

Thunderclap won, Duff presented the prize watch to Dorothea, and the couple were married four years later on St Patrick’s Day.<\/p>\n

Every year, Cr Duff honours the memory of her grandparents by presenting a silver bracelet – which she crafts herself – to the jockey who rides the winner of the Burrandowan Cup.<\/p>\n

This year, she presented the special trophy to Isabella Teh who won aboard topweight Daunting Warrior.<\/p>\n

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Nanango author and historian Dr Judith Grimes OAM is compiling a history of the Burrandowan Picnic Races<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kumbia Race Club president – and keen racegoer – Brian Lenihan with Marlene Baker, Toowoomba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Sigi Turner and Rachel Beutel, Wondai; Bri Ziegler, Hivesville; and Madison Smith, Proston<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Glen and Helen Irwin, Caloundra, with Noel Schmidt and Danny Hurt, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Wooroolin vet Steve Kelly with Burrandowan Race Club president Cameron Redman and Leigh Devenish, Meandarra<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kingaroy Catholic Parish priest Fr Chukwudi Chinaka, Cr Kathy Duff, St Mary’s Catholic College principal Carmel O’Brien and Michael Harris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Working hard were Burrandowan volunteers Katie Stone, Annie McGill, Bonnie McGill, 13, and Taylah Hatton, 12<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gayle Lamping was one of the many Kingaroy Lions Club volunteers working in the canteen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Crowds were a lot thinner on the ground at the 2021 Burrandowan due to COVID restrictions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Fashions On The Field<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Fashions On The Field shifted to a new location this year, a dedicated arena behind the wine bar.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The three judges had a tough time separating the winners in the competitive categories: Best Dressed Classic Lady, Best Dressed Contemporary Lady, Best Dressed Gentleman and Best Millinery.<\/p>\n

Presentations were also made in the Boys and Girls (Under 13) and (Under 17); and the Best Dressed Couple categories.<\/p>\n

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Fashions judges … from left, Madie Moloney, Durong; Marshall Arnold, Kaimkillenbun; and Kayde Lehman, Bell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Dressed Classic Lady …\u00a0Verelle O’Shanesy, Kingaroy, and runner-up Amy Smoothy, from Alice Creek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Dressed Contemporary Lady … runner-up Kacey McEwan, Dalby; and winner Cr Kirstie Schumacher, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Dressed Gentleman … winner Dan Rutley, Booie; and runner-up Shane Jaszczyszyn, Toowoomba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Dressed Couple … Linda and Shane Jaszczyszyn, Toowoomba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Best Millinery … Runner-up Amy Smoothy, Alice Creek; and winner Julia Thomas, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Amy Smoothy with Judges’ Choice entrants in the Under 13s … Elizabeth, 7, and Clancy Smoothy, 6<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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In what’s now become another Burrandowan tradition, Eloise Mashford sounded the First Call ahead of each race<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Race 2 winners … Toowoomba trainer Jackie Crompton, strapper Josh Morrow, jockey Hannah Richardson and owners Judy and Merv Randall, Jandowae, with ‘Foxy Rose’<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The field kicks up dust as its heads down the main straight in Race 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Race 1 \u2013 Seilers Transport\/O’Reilly Nunn Favier Surveyors Class B Handicap (1050m)<\/strong>
\n1. A Good Chance (4) – Leeanne McCoy
\n2. Freedom Reigns (7) – Hannah Phillips
\n3. Our Boy Borris (6)\u00a0– Ty Wheeler
\nTime:\u00a01:02.15
\nMargins: Neck x 2 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 2 \u2013\u00a0Combined Business Houses Of Kingaroy QTIS Maiden Plate (1175m)<\/strong>
\n1. Foxy Rose (12) – Hannah Richardson
\n2. Stormzone (2) – Ben Moffat
\n3. Takemeoutback (3) – Hannah Phillips
\nTime:\u00a01:11.52
\nMargins: 3 1\/2 lengths x neck<\/p>\n

Race 3 \u2013\u00a0Nutrien Ag Solutions\/Jim’s Jerky\/Gilliland Livestock Marketing Ratings Band 0-60 Handicap (1175m)<\/strong>
\n1. Oakfield Comanche (2) – Hannah Phillips
\n2. Miss Bulitz (5) – Rebecca Goldsbury
\n3. Ringo’s Magic (10) – Ty Wheeler
\nTime:\u00a01:11.59
\nMargins: Long head x 2 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 4 \u2013\u00a0Kewpie 2021 Battle Of The Bush Burrandowan Qualifier Open Plate (1175m)<\/strong>
\n1. Galapagos (6) –\u00a0 Robert Faehr
\n2. Mac’s Gal (5) – Ben Moffat
\n3. Sweet Venom (9) – Hannah Richardson
\nTime:\u00a01:11.49
\nMargins: 3\/4 length x 1 1\/4 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 5 \u2013\u00a0\u00a0Kelloco Livestock Agent\/Patrons Trophy Burrandowan Cup\/Coast To Country Series BM 55 Handicap (1740m)<\/strong>
\n1. Daunting Warrior (1) – Isabella Teh
\n2. Coach (2) – Robert Faehr
\n3. Point The Wagon (3) – Ben Moffat
\nTime:\u00a01:52.57
\nMargins: 3\/4 length x 3\/4 length<\/p>\n

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Hannah Richardson, on Foxy Rose, galloped away to an easy win in Race 2<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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It was a closer finish in Race 3, with Oakfield Comanche (Hannah Phillips) greeting the judge a long head ahead of\u00a0Miss Bulitz (Rebecca Goldsbury)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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