2025 Arthur Postle Gift hosted by Club Pittsworth | photos

Pittsworth hosted the Arthur Postle Gift on Saturday. The sprint carnival is named after The Crimson Flash – one of the Darling Downs’ greatest athletes. See the photos here.

Club Pittsworth hosted the Arthur Postle Gift on Saturday.

The annual sprint carnival is named after The Crimson Flash – one of the Darling Downs’ greatest athletes.

For the first time the John “Cracker” McDonald AM Memorial was added to the 2025 program.

In a touching tribute the field included Grant McDonald, one of Cracker’s sons.

The second leg of the 300m memorial race was won by Anas Abu Ganaba.

Grant McDonald and his mother Joan McDonald embrace after Grant competed in the Pittsworth leg of the race named in memory of his father, John “Cracker” McDonald AM. Picture: Nev Madsen.

In the main event - The Postle Gift - Brisbane sprinter Hamish Macintosh started at the front of the pack and finished in the same position.

Lining up with an 8m advantage, Macintosh admitted to a few pre-race nerves but once he settled into the blocks the plan was simple - run hard.

“Starting at the front I didn’t know where anyone was,” Macintosh said.

“My focus is to get low, drive through the start and push hard all the way through from there.”

See the photos here.

(From left) Pais Wisil, Tony Fairweather and Anas Abu Ganaba at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Tiarna Clark, Ngaire Ackers, Kirsty Cooper and Ella Williams at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Leanne Grieve and Vedant Dahiya at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Scott Morrison and Jon Lindley at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Sponsors of the Gift (From left) Brendan and Lisa Cavanagh – Cook’s Soft Drinks and Leah Moore – Moores Trailers at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Caitlyn and Susan Uebergang at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Bill Jocumsen, Adam Prentice, Kerri Prentice, Geoff McDonald and Shayne Moore at the Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Hamish Macintosh, winner of the 2025 Arthur Postle Gift. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Amara Clemens wins the Greg Gabbett Youths Under 18 Boys and Girls 120 metres. The Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Hayley Reynolds wins the Sunny Queen Women's Gift 75 yards. The Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Leroy Dempsey, Wagners fastest male footballer 75 yards. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Anas Abu Ganaba wins the John “Cracker” McDonald 300 metres open. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Brothers Geoff McDonald and Grant McDonald embrace after Grant competed in the John “Cracker” McDonald 300 metres open. The Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Anas Abu Ganaba winner of the Moore Trailers 120 metres open. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Leroy Dempsey, Wagners fastest male footballer 75 yards and Geoff McDonald. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Anas Abu Ganaba winner of the Moore Trailers 120 metres open and Shayne Moore. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Lisa McDonald, Joan McDonald, Anas Abu Ganaba winner of the John “Cracker” McDonald 300 metres open and Geoff McDonald. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

(From left) Lisa McDonald, Joan McDonald and Anas Abu Ganaba winner of the John “Cracker” McDonald 300 metres open. The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

The Arthur Postle Gift at Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.

Hayley Reynolds (left) wins the Sunny Queen Women’s Gift 75 yards. The Arthur Postle Gift in Pittsworth. Saturday 18th January, 2025. Picture: Nev Madsen.