Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 14 March 2016; Created: 14 March 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reports on a positive meeting between RQ Interim CEO Ian Hall and the Townsville Turf Club committee.

Butts raises the question being asked in the industry whether Mr Hall is planning to try and retain his current RQ role on a full-time basis and how the Interim CEO dodged the issue when asked.

He also makes some interesting observations on why champion trainer Chris Waller was not required to attend the official inquiry which saw his good mate Richard Callander and stable manager Liam Prior disqualified over the sale of a horse to Hong Kong interests.

Details: Published: 07 March 2016; Created: 07 March 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, warns RQ Interim CEO Ian Hall of the hot reception that awaits him when he visits Townsville on Thursday.

Butts also reports on Rockhampton being – for some strange reason – the focus of plenty of stewards’ attention and of a flaw that needs addressing in workers’ compensation rules that seriously affects trainers who ride their own horses.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 01 March 2016; Created: 01 March 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, questions whether Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland chairman Basil Nolan really knows where he stands on the Hendra Virus vaccination.

Butts also reports on the wedding of Brazilian jockey Wanderson d’Avila proceeding last weekend despite threats of deportation continuing from the Immigration Department.

Here is the Butts’ column: