Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 13 April 2015; Created: 13 April 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reports on the debacle that is the Cairns track at present where little rain forces meetings to be abandoned.

Butts also reveals how Racing Queensland has been forced to enlist the help of a Hong Kong Jockey Club track consultant who resides on the Sunshine Coast because the problems apparently cannot be rectified by their own supposed ‘experts’.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 06 April 2015; Created: 06 April 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, predicts there are some more surprises in store for the racing industry in Queensland as a few ‘home truths’ are revealed when the Greyhound Inquiry gets underway.

Butts also reports on the contentious issue of the race dates released for the new season and also on problems with the transferring of Townsville meetings during the closure of Cluden and how Home Hill has been a two-time loser.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 30 March 2015; Created: 30 March 2015

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reports that the highly respected Rockhampton Trainers’ Association has had a name change and is now the most representative body in the state.

It has been renamed the Queensland Trainers’ Association to ensure it can accept membership and represent the interests of stakeholders from all parts of the state – many of whom believe the south-east based body is only interested in looking after metropolitan trainers.

Here is the Butts’ column: