Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 20 October 2014; Created: 20 October 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS pays tribute to a fine young jockey in Carly-Mae Pie who tragically lost her life in a fall last week.

Butts also reports on a response to criticism of the Magic Millions treatment of North Queensland buyers from their self styled ambassador in the region and comments on the High Court ruling on artificial insemination.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 14 October 2014; Created: 14 October 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reveals that the Townsville Turf Club redevelopment is likely to be announced on Melbourne Cup day.

Butts also reports on the poor quality field for the Pallarenda Stakes and how the legendary ‘Nippy’ Seymour has bid farewell to the train wreck that is now racing in Hughenden.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 06 October 2014; Created: 06 October 2014

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer TERRY BUTTS reports how a lack of two-year-olds in the north will have an impact on the field for the time-honoured Palleranda Stakes.

Butts says that one leading administrator in the north is blaming a reduction in incentives from Magic Millions for the lack of youngsters this year.

Here is the Butts’ column: