Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 07 April 2014; Created: 07 April 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on concerns for the future of the racing industry in country Queensland where the majority rate the current Kevin Dixon Board as no better than the one he replaced that was run by Bob Bentley.

Butts also has an update on the controversial starter’s fee proposed by Racing Queensland, to appease their ‘mates’ in the local branch – city staked – of the ATA, which has apparently hit a major hurdle and been delayed for now.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 31 March 2014; Created: 31 March 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on the multi-million dollar quarter horse racing project in the Mary Valley which is proving quite controversial.

Butts also gauges reaction to the four month suspension incurred on apprentice Brooke Richardson and raises some interesting points about the charges laid.

Here is his column:

Details: Published: 24 March 2014; Created: 24 March 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on the mainstream media following catching up with criticism of the Government and under siege Racing Minister Steve Dickson.

Butts also predicts many industry stakeholders will desert racing ‘Dixieland’ in Queensland if there isn’t some positive news on several fronts soon, especially the need for prizemoney increases and a resolution to the dispute between trainers over Workcover costs.

Here is the Butts column: