Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 13 January 2014; Created: 13 January 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS questions what is going on with TAB dates and reports on a draft document that is bound to cause a stir.

Butts debates why some clubs seem to fare so well in the dates and others don’t. He also highlights how badly Townsville continues to be treated by the new hierarchy of RQ.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 06 January 2014; Created: 06 January 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS looks toward a new racing year with some trepidation.

He speaks of more than a glimmer of hope with legal experts tipping that racing in Queensland will emerge triumphant from the battle with Tattersall’s in the courts.

Butts also reports on the Predisone positive swab controversy in country Queensland and the prospects of a class action by trainers against the control body.

Here is the Butts column:

Details: Published: 02 December 2013; Created: 02 December 2013

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published by the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports on the comeback of a top jockey after an absence of more than 12 years from the saddle.

He also has column items on the appointment of a new Chief Steward for Townsville and lists the reasons why Racing Queensland needs to get it right.

Here is the Butts column on the eve of his departure for the Hong Kong International, scene of his old stamping ground: