Queensland’s female harness racing drivers and trainers have raised $7,600 for the 2025 Team Teal campaign.
From February 1 to March 22, the Queensland harness racing industry donated $200 on every occasion a reinswoman drove a winner in the Sunshine State, with funds supporting ovarian and other gynaecological cancer research.
Chloe Butler and Taleah McMullen served as Queensland’s 2025 Team Teal ambassadors, with all Queensland reinswomen donning teal-coloured pants to raise awareness for the cause.
The campaign was extended by a week in Queensland after Tropical Cyclone Alfred caused the cancellation of several race meetings.
There were 34 winners throughout the campaign, with Butler leading the way with 10 wins.
Taleah McMullen and Narissa Elkins finished in equal second on the leaderboard with eight wins each.
Jordan Topping had the honours of taking out the Team Teal Female Drivers Invitation race on March 19 with the Graham Dwyer-trained Misstrepo.
Racing Queensland’s Senior Racing Manager for Harness Andrew Clarke said he was proud of the efforts of the female reinswomen and trainers across the state, especially following the disruption from Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
“With the recent cyclone affecting our racing schedule, we had no hesitation in extending the Team Teal campaign to ensure we raised vital funds and awareness for this great cause,” Clarke said.
“Two out of three women die from ovarian cancer, and only 49% of Australian women diagnosed will survive five years.
“We are looking forward to raising even more money in 2026 for this important cause.”
In conjunction with WomenCan, Team Teal donations will support the Australian and New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group’s education and prevention program – Survivors Teaching Students – bringing ovarian cancer survivors into the classroom of medical students to share their experiences.
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