Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 25 February 2014; Created: 25 February 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on a lack of consultation with country trainers before Racing Queensland decided to implement a starters’ fee to finance Workcover premiums.

Butts has an extensive interview with the President of the powerful Rockhampton Trainers’ Association which has more members but is treated second rate compared to the politically influential Queensland branch of the ATA based in the south-east corner.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 18 February 2014; Created: 18 February 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS calls on Premier Campbell Newman to address the increasingly embarrassing situation of a Racing Minister who many believe is being run by ‘remote control’.

Butts also raises the issue of trainers being reluctant to commit to on-course stabling at Cluden and lists as one of the major reasons for this the failure of officialdom to deliver prizemoney increases or better conditions in the north – unlike Brisbane and Toowoomba.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 11 February 2014; Created: 11 February 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on fallout from the Racing Commission of Inquiry.

Butts raises the prospect of a new chairman for the All Codes Board as recommended by the Inquiry to ensure independence rather than the current situation which leads to suggestions of conflict of interests.

Here is the Butts column: