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Sunday, 23 February 2025

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Horse Racing

Milford trainer’s horse happiness

RAVYN Warzecha is still in her early days as a horse trainer, but a lifelong love of animals has given her a clear awareness of what means the most to her. “I mean, everyone would love to be, you know, a Group 1-winning trainer,” said Warzecha, a recent addition to the strengthening Ipswich training ranks.

Horses, people give Beaudesert trainer joy

HORSES are her first love, but it is the people she has met on her equine expedition that make life even more special for Diane Murphy. The New-Zealand-born trainer now at home in Beaudesert became involved in racing as an escape from the...

James, Nicole and Jake celebrate hard-won victory

WINNING a race holds various meanings for different trainers. To some it might be another one on the pile. To James Hepworth it’s vindication and cause for serious celebrations.

Donna’s happy in charge of Mike’s horse empire

DONNA Stanbridge is living her equine dream, taking charge of a private training operation and guiding horses in her care from the womb to the racetrack.

Positive-thinking Maddie focused on national mission

IN a precision sport like barrel racing, having the right approach is crucial to consistently winning or placing at rodeos around the country. Boonah State High School sports prefect Maddison ‘Maddie’ Kimber is a fine example of what is...

Fassifern club vaulting high with nationals focus

A SQUAD of multi-talented Fassifern competitors has received a major boost preparing for next year’s national championships in Boonah. The Fassifern club is hosting the 2024 Equestrian Australia Vaulting Championships at the multi-million dollar...

Winning horse loves competition

BEING part owner of a racehorse doesn’t guarantee regular paydays but Phil Gutzke’s gelding Stampe has proven yet again he has the goods when it comes to reaching the finish line first.

Jasmine battles to get back in the saddle

SHE was born to be with horses and destined to be a jockey, but Jasmine Cornish is fighting the awful thought of never returning to her chosen career in the saddle.

Family fuels Trevor’s drive to success

LOWER Mt Walker thoroughbred trainer, Trevor Lambourn has faced peaks and valleys in life and training, but his family’s faith and a firm belief that success must generate more success keeps driving him forward.

Beaudesert’s rookie trainer gets it right from the start

TARYN Churchill is just getting started as a racehorse trainer but she’s already well versed in the guiding principle that the horse comes first.

Beaudesert trainer determined to get back on track

THE determination and patience that Darleen Duryea called on as a horsewoman are now driving her to overcome the outcome of a fall

Fassifern Guardian

Multi-purpose Boonah benefits for next generation

THE dedicated Fassifern Vaulting squad has extra motivation to maintain their exceptional training routine after sharing in multiple successes at the latest national championships. The skilful group could soon be showcasing their incredible...

Singing trainer prepares to ride into the sunset

WATCH out – the Les Ross Karaoke Tour is coming to a town near you.

Whiteley has his sights set on cherished milestone

IF you’re watching a race meeting from anywhere along the coast of Queensland, it’s a pretty fair bet that Chris Whiteley will be riding in it.

Happiness is the key to unlocking Serena’s talent

LOVE and kindness will get you a long way in this world but especially in the equine world where understanding is fundamental to any relationship between people and horses.

Heavy track no problem for wet-track wonder

LAUREN Abbott loves to train her horses at the beach; the soft sand and salt water soothing hard-working muscles and cushioning easily-damaged joints and tendons.

Wilson-Taylor highlights value of feeling for the horse

Kyle Wilson-Taylor is all business in the saddle – back flat, head level and still, eyes looking forward, hands over the wither, body well balanced and low over the horse.

Schweida puts his faith in the King of Ipswich

In Jimmy we trust. Trainer Kelly Schweida used that mantra and like so many who have gone before him his faith was paid back in sweet victory.

Trainer gets welcome tonic from mare’s win

Toowoomba trainer John Thomas can vouch for the healing powers of winning a horse race after his mare Décor Deels swept to a thrilling win at Ipswich racetrack.