If you back a Bob Murray-prepared galloper on the provincial or country circuit and it looks as though your horse is in an unwinnable position – history suggests you should not lose hope.

Wherever North Burnett racing icon Jack Murray travelled, he took his passion in his pocket with him.

Once a thriving area of trainers, jockeys and gallopers, the racing game is being kept alive in the North Burnett region by the Murray family.

Despite missing the last meeting of the 2022 Burnett to the Beach Series, jockey Kelly Gates was able to hold on and claim the prize just days after farewelling one of her greatest supporters in the saddle.

It has been a few years in the making but Eidsvold horseman Bob Murray feels Walshie is finally ready to be a serious contender in the Battle of the Bush series.