Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 04 December 2012; Created: 04 December 2012

In his widely-read column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports that the racing industry in the north is none the wiser after a meet and greet with new Racing Minister Steve Dickson on Monday evening in Townsville.

Butts says Dickson did not have the answers that many were seeking and dodged many questions, playing the political game, which saw the disenchanted ones label him ‘Stevie Wonder’ after the meeting.

Butts also raises questions why the rest of the industry should have to suffer while a new grass track is installed from the Industry Infrastructure Fund at Toowoomba when members there voted for a costly conversion to cushion which has failed dismally to attract horses or punters.

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Details: Published: 04 December 2012; Created: 04 December 2012

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Details: Published: 26 November 2012; Created: 26 November 2012

IN his widely-read column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on a QCAT decision involving a race 15 months ago that has revealed an embarrassing blunder by a long-time swabbing attendant in Cairns.

The story raises questions over the reasons for the delay in QCAT handing down decisions and concerns over the credibility of supposed experienced swabbing identities used by Racing Queensland.

Butts also reports on legislation before the Queensland Parliament this week to appoint a RAD Board similar to Victoria to replace the current First Level Appeals Body in Queensland and of plans for the RQ Board to meet three times a year in country venues.

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