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Aleisha Roberts, from Wondai, was sashed Contemporary Lady while Harriet was runner-up in the Junior competition<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nanango Race Club’s triumphant return last Saturday – with a massive seven races on the card – faced a number of hurdles even before the barriers opened for Race 1.<\/p>\n

Attendance numbers were challenged by competing events in the region, including the Blackbutt Show just down the road and a huge all-day junior football carnival in Murgon which attracted hundreds of local players (and their family members).<\/p>\n

However, the free entry offered at the gate meant there was still a good-sized crowd and the betting ring was as busy as usual.<\/p>\n

Race 1 was not a good omen for the rest of the meeting, when the top-weight and favourite Curious Magic, with Paul Randall on board, collapsed about the 150m mark after suffering a suspected heart attack.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, the rest of the day went off more smoothly, although the incident in Race 1 pushed back starting times.<\/p>\n

A revamped Fashions of the Field competition was held beside the spectator stand with entrants parading on a stage loaned by the Kumbia Race Club.<\/p>\n

The race day was dedicated to the memory of well-known trainer Kaye Hill, 75, who died at her home in Nanango in March.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kaye was one of the first women to gain a licence to become a strapper \u2013 and then a trainer \u2013 in Queensland.<\/p>\n

Husband Paul, who took over her stable, had just one runner at Nanango on Saturday, Master Ned, which picked up a third in the eventful Race 1.<\/p>\n

Race 4 was named in Kaye’s honour and Paul presented a memorial rug to the winner, Medals, ridden by Chloe Lowe.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sentimental racing fans would have been hoping that Nanango specialist Oakfield Comanche and jockey Hannah Phillips could have picked up another win in this event, but the gelding began slowly and trailed the field home.<\/p>\n

Likewise, Hard Landing – the seven-year-old raced by South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff, former Mayor Brett Otto and their family members – also failed to shine despite recent good form.<\/p>\n

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Glenda Richardson and Denise Scriven with Paul Hill … Paul has taken over the stable from his late wife, Kaye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Paul Hill, husband of the late Kaye Hill, and Nanango Race Club president Wayne Hancock, presented the rug trophy to the connections of Kaye Hill Memorial Open winner, Medals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Former Nanango Race Club committee member Jenny Morgan with South Burnett Mayor Kathy Duff<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n
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Contemporary Lady runner-up Chanelle and her sister, Junior Winner Sierra Ferling, from Kilcoy<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Members of the Elgin Vale QCWA were back in their familiar role behind the counter in the canteen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Tracey Quinn, from the Fashions of the Field committee, was taking registrations for the revamped event<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Amy Smoothy, from Kumbia; Cr Linda Little, and Veronica O’Shanesy, from Jandowae<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Race Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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I’m Famous, on the outside, begins its acceleration towards the line in Race 3<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Race 1 \u2013 Heritage Bank Nanango Maiden Plate (1000m)<\/strong>
\n1. Spring Bird (5)\u00a0 \u2013 Courtney Ferris
\n2. Judy Jetson (9) \u2013 Chelsea Francis
\n3. Master Ned (3) \u2013 Kayla Johnston
\nTime: 0:58.57
\nMargins: 3 lengths x 3 1\/4 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 2 \u2013 Mangan Electrical QTIS Ratings Band 0-50 Handicap (1000m)
\n<\/strong>1. Artopia (6) \u2013 Chloe Lowe
\n2. Richunclemoneybags (2) \u2013 Courtney Ferris
\n3. Koga Ninja (3) \u2013 Chelsea Francis
\nTime: 0:59.05
\nMargins: 1\/2 length x neck<\/p>\n

Race 3 \u2013 Oakey Motor Inn QTIS Ratings Band 0-50 Handicap (1000m)<\/strong>
\n1. I’m Famous (10) \u2013 Perrie Carter
\n2. Hey Pumpkin (7) \u2013 Chloe Lowe
\n3. Bun In The Oven (5) \u2013 Adam Spinks
\nTime: 0:58.54
\nMargins: 2 lengths x neck<\/p>\n

Race 4 \u2013 Kaye Hill Memorial Open Handicap (1000m)
\n<\/strong>1. Medals (6) \u2013 Chloe Lowe
\n2. Uno Moon (2) \u2013 Chris Taylor
\n3. Ruby July (1) \u2013 Zac Sprie
\nTime: 1:09.05
\nMargins: 3\/4 length x 2 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 5 \u2013 G3 Engineering Benchmark 55 Handicap (1200m)
\n<\/strong>1. Imperioness (9) \u2013 Kayla Johnston
\n2. Darlhisma (2) \u2013 Adam Sewell
\n3. Paballo (3) \u2013 Perrie Carter
\nTime: 1:11.01
\nMargins: Nose x 1\/2 length<\/p>\n

Race 6 \u2013 Commercial Hotel Nanango Benchmark 55 Handicap (1200m)
\n<\/strong>1. Allezizzy (6) \u2013 Chloe Lowe
\n2. Sherwood’s One (7) \u2013 Wayne O’Connell
\n3. Dolly Disco (8) \u2013 Chris Taylor
\nTime: 1:10.77
\nMargins: 1 1\/2 lengths x nose<\/p>\n

Race 7 \u2013 Deb Frecklington MP Benchmark 50 Handicap (1600m)
\n<\/strong>1. Half Moon Roo (11) \u2013 Kayla Johnston
\n2. Summer Star (9) \u2013 Chloe Lowe
\n3. Aces Up (2) \u2013 Shakira Bailey
\nTime: 1:36.60
\nMargins: 1 1\/2 lengths x 1\/2 length<\/p>\n

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Medals (Chloe Lowe) heads Uno Moon (Chris Taylor) to the line in Race 4, the Kaye Hill Memorial Open … a protest by 2nd against 1st was dismissed by the stewards<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Nanango Race Club’s Zac Dennien and jockey Perrie Carter with the connections of Race 3 winner I’m Famous<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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