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This superb photo shows the Burrandowan crowd relished staying on after rain last year (Photo: John Dalton)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"Gunsynd's<\/p>\n

May 5, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

Although last year\u2019s racing program was washed out after the opening event, the Burrandowan Picnic Race Club\u2019s Centenary celebrations continued on their merry way with the covered betting ring and the hall proving to be invaluable assets.<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the weather forecast proves accurate, racegoers at the 2023 renewal are in for a bonny time on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Punters face a task sorting out the large fields because only Oakfield Comanche, Miralie and True Tally have competed on the track that is officially described as being dirt surface.<\/p>\n

The trio is due to line up in the fourth on the card, the Kewpie Stock Feeds Burnett to the Beach Ratings Band 0-60 Handicap.<\/p>\n

Oakfield Comanche made his debut at age four with a Wondai victory for her owner-trainer, the late Kaylene Hamilton. Her husband John now puts the polish to the on-pace galloper that was narrowly beaten at Wondai on Anzac Day. The chestnut\u2019s Burrandowan success in 2021 was under the tutelage of Janene Armstrong.<\/p>\n

Miralie\u2019s only appearance at Burrandowan resulted in a sixth placing in 2021. That was his first outing for Jandowae trainer and part owner Geoffrey Schrader.<\/p>\n

The now eight-year-old, with So You Think (NZ) and Merlene as parents, has scored three times since then.<\/p>\n

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Oakfield Comanche (Hannah Phillips) romps home to greet the judge at Burrandowan in 2021, a long head ahead of Miss Bulitz (Rebecca Goldsbury)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Greg Hall, the special guest at the Carrollee Hotel on Friday night and at the Burrandowan races, booted Merlene home in the Golden Slipper in the 1996 Golden Slipper.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lee Freedman saddled up the brilliant granddaughter of Bold Promise, the Magic Millions heroine that was unplaced as a hot Slipper favourite in 1991.<\/p>\n

Incidentally, Lonergy, a starter in the second event, was foaled by Pure Energy, the runner-up in Miss Finland\u2019s 2006 Slipper.<\/p>\n

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With respect to the penultimate offering of\u00a0 points for players in the Burnett to the Beach series, none of the leading trainers or horses are engaged.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jamesatteli has an unbeatable lead in its category while its trainer Gary Clem shares top spot with Bob Murray on 36 points in their section. Both conditioners will be looking for firepower for next weekend\u2019s final heat at Bundaberg.<\/p>\n

Kelly Gates, on True Tally, would love to pick up 10\u00a0 points for a win. She currently has 29 points, two adrift of Landan Sykes who has the mount on Clearly George in this crucial leg.<\/p>\n

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Elsewhere on the agenda, there is interest in two acceptors trained by Tom Moloney and part-owned by Bob and Dorothy Black.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Firstly, Diggity\u2019s form line since coming north stands at a respectable 38: 8-9-5.<\/p>\n

Stewards reported that the Equiano (Fr) gelding blundered at the start at Wondai on Anzac Day. The seven-year-old had to come from a long way back to down all but the in-form Hard Landing from Pat Duff\u2019s Deagon yard.<\/p>\n

The Burrandowan stalwarts\u2019 other aspirant is Absalon Tulip, a daughter of\u00a0Sooboog, the winner of the 2016 VRC Aurie\u2019s Star Handicap and sire of Boogie Dancer (2022 MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude). An unconfirmed reference suggests Sooboog is Chinese for \u201cpresenting a golden gift\u201d.<\/p>\n

Absalon Tulips, whose dam is De Tulips, will be all the better for her only two career runs. Although out of the money both times, the granddaughter of Absolute Dream has not been not disgraced. The chestnut however has a very wide draw to contend with.<\/p>\n

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Paul Hamblin, the heavyweight veteran journeyman who will partner Buckaltius in the Seilers Transport-Patrons Trophy Class B Handicap and Cairndow in the Kellco Livestock Agents Burrandowan Cup BM 55 Handicap, displayed his prowess with a fine tactical ride on the aforementioned Hard Landing at Wondai.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hamblin\u2019s last 50 rides at 17 divergent tracks have chalked up six wins and 20 placings for a top-three strike rate of better than 50 per cent.<\/p>\n

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Those folk who like backing grey gallopers have Dulat Maktigkuda, Mussel Lines and the reserve Dawn Rebel to pick from in Race 3, the Combined Business Houses of Kingaroy QTIS Maiden Plate.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Local historian and author Dr Judith Grimes OAM with a copy of her wonderful book about Burrandowan’s first century … the book will be on sale at the Merchandise Shop on the verandah next to the Chapingah Cafe<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Key Reminders\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Vital information is accessible at the Daily Calendar<\/a> on this website, the Burrandowan website<\/a> and the club\u2019s Facebook page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n