Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 22 June 2015; Created: 22 June 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reveals how there could be legal ramifications in the wake of the bad fall in the Rockhampton Cup last Saturday.

Butts also raises more concerns about the state of the Cairns track along with an interesting scenario which could see QTIS racing in Queensland on the ropes.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 08 June 2015; Created: 08 June 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, comments on how there is little difference between the last two Racing Commission reports.

Butts also questions whether Darren Condon, the RQ CEO, has been the ‘fall guy’ for the greyhound ‘live baiting scandal’ and whether administrative changes being proposed will cost the industry prizemoney.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 01 June 2015; Created: 01 June 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reports how the newly-formed Queensland Trainers’ Association were from impressed by a ‘misleading’ Media Release from their city colleagues.

Butts also questions where Breeders Association boss Basil Nolen stands on a couple of issues considering conflicting comments changed by the political tune of the day.

Here is the Butts column: