Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 02 September 2013; Created: 02 September 2013

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on the bitter sweet story of Ingham Cup winner for the Olivia Cairns stable.

Only a day earlier Shane Colahan, the partner of Cairns, was disqualified for six months in a controversial outcome to a fight at Cluden. Other participants in the fracas escaped penalty which has angered man in the racing fraternity in Townsville.

Butts also report on the appeal today (Tuesday) by Chris Whiteley which will decide whether the top jockey can ride the favorite in the Cairns Amateur Cup.

Details: Published: 26 August 2013; Created: 26 August 2013

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on the amazing rise of Townsville Amateur Cup winner Sarbi which two years ago was a flop at the picnic.

He also reports on the success story of North Queensland Cups King, John Manzelmann, who led in the first five runners in the Townsville Amateur Cup.

Butts also reports on a ‘ring-in’ of sorts at the Mackay Beach meeting where it seems officials are allowed to bend the rules while he warns of a ticking time-bomb in the north if Racing Queensland doesn’t address much needed track and stabling work in Townsville.

Details: Published: 19 August 2013; Created: 19 August 2013

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS draws comparisons between the ordinary crowd that turned out for the race meeting at Ooralea this week compared to that attracted by the annual Beach Day at Mackay on Sunday.

Butts also has an interesting item on plans for the implementation of acquisition strategies at Racing Queensland, looks forward to the Townsville Amateurs this week and the annual Ewan meeting, and calls for the Hendra vaccine to be affordable for owners and trainers.