Letsgohorseracing - Silks & Saddles

Details: Published: 22 February 2016; Created: 22 February 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, reports on the fastest protest decision he has ever witnessed – at Cluden last Friday.

He also reveals that, despite the uncertain future facing the industry in Queensland, confidence is not waning among prospective QTIS Magic Millions Yearling Sales buyers who are heading south.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 16 February 2016; Created: 16 February 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, warns the Labor Government of the need to fix the problems confronting the racing industry.

Butts joins many other stakeholders in calling for the resignation of Interim CEO of Racing Queensland, Ian Haul, the appointment of a new Board and the separation of the three codes, now under one umbrella.

Here is the Butts’ column:

Details: Published: 08 February 2016; Created: 08 February 2016

IN his popular column, ‘SILKS & SADDLES,’ published in the NORTH QUEENSLAND REGISTER, respected racing writer, TERRY BUTTS, applauds the proposal by Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges to step up the fight against illegal gambling.

He calls on the Australian Government to stop sitting on its hands on the issue and the Australian Racing Board to stop passing the bucks to the States.

Here is the Butts’ column: