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A bunch of colleagues from the Crows Nest Children’s Centre got together to enjoy a day at the races … from left, Michelle Fitch, Suzanne Rossi, Kerry Bell, Myola Rott and Loretta Morice; the gentleman in the photo, who joined in for a laugh, is Greg Lewis, from Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

December 19, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n

A huge crowd turned out at Nanango’s Lee Park track on Saturday to enjoy the race club’s festive Christmas Races.<\/p>\n

There were marquees everywhere, with more than 40 tables hosting guests.<\/p>\n

The betting ring was kept busy as well as the bar and canteen<\/p>\n

The Fashions of the Field competition (see below) was as popular as ever, taking two race breaks to judge.<\/p>\n

Out on the track, the racing was very competitive with a number of close finishes, including the Burnett To The Beach Final which had a total of $20,000 in prize money, including $13,700 for the winner.<\/p>\n

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Jockey Kayla Johnston thanks Mimmy’s Secret for the winning ride in the Burnett to the Beach Final<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

It often seems the fashions competitions are more hotly contested than the on-track racing!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Christmas Races fashions fields were marshalled by Cr Deb Dennien and Dellese Heit and judged by Amanda Herron.<\/p>\n

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Junior Fashions of the Field runner-up and winner (Photo: Denise Keelan)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Gentleman’s Fashion of the Field winner Riley Cavanagh, from Kumbia; runner-up was Tom Thompson, Cooyar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cr Deb Dennien with Local Lady runner-up Christy McKay, Booie; and winner Carly Ferling, Kingaroy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Cr Dennien, Dellese Heit and Contemporary Lady winner Peri Cardiff, Toowoomba; and runner-up Barbara Thompson, Cooyar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Classic Lady runner-up Julie Cardiff, Toowoomba; and winner Alana Hogan, Gympie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Millinery runner-up Peri Cardiff, Toowoomba, and winner Rebecca Jane, Gympie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Race Results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Mimmy’s Secret (Kayla Johnston) leads the field home in Race 4<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Race 1 \u2013 Les & Thelma Pedersen Memorial Maiden Plate – sponsored by Nanango Services Club (1000m)
\n<\/strong>1. Higher Calling (4)\u00a0 \u2013 Kenji Yoshida
\n2. Bubbly Moon (2) \u2013 Stephanie Tierney
\n3. Shaken Martini (5) \u2013 Montanna Sawa
\nTime: 0:58.96
\nMargins: 1\/2 length x 3 3\/4 lengths<\/p>\n

Race 2 \u2013 Nanango Medical Centre Benchmark 50 Handicap (1000m)
\n<\/strong>1. No Better Affaire\u00a0 (6) \u2013 Julie Busuttin
\n2. Mr Evans (3) \u2013 Shakira Bailey
\n3. Stop The Rot (13) \u2013 Isabel Jessop
\nTime: 0:58.76
\nMargins: 5 lengths x\u00a0 3\/4 length<\/p>\n

Race 3 \u2013 Nanango Medical Centre Open Plate (1000m)<\/strong>
\n1. Jack Be Lucky (4) \u2013 Reece O’Connell
\n2. Jain (5) \u2013 Kelly Gates
\n3. Holiday Dreams (2) \u2013 Stephanie Tierney
\nTime: 0:58.80
\nMargins: 3\/4\u00a0 length x neck<\/p>\n

Race 4 \u2013 Nanango Services Club Burnett To The Beach Final – Benchmark 55 Handicap (1200m)
\n<\/strong>1. Mimmy’s Secret (2) \u2013 Kayla Johnston
\n2. Rocky Blonde\u00a0 (4) \u2013 Stephanie Tierney
\n3. Reebar (9) \u2013 Nathan Thomas
\nTime: 1:10.20
\nMargins: 1\/2 length x neck<\/p>\n

Race 5 \u2013 Alpine Edge QTIS Benchmark 50 Handicap – sponsored by Clear Mountain Fairview (1600m)
\n<\/strong>1. Forebears (6) \u2013 Brea Harrison
\n2. Linda’s Magic (11) \u2013 Morgan Butler
\n3. Goin’ Skitz (14) \u2013 Shakira Bailey
\nTime: 1:35.07
\nMargins: 1\/2 length x neck<\/p>\n

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Forebears (Brea Harrison) held on to win from a fast-finishing Linda’s Magic in Race 5<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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