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NO LACK OF 'STORIES' DOING THE ROUNDS IN THE NORTH
OF all the racing States in Australia, for some unknown reason QUEENSLAND is the hot-bed of rumor mongering – perhaps it’s the warmer climate. So we have decided to air some of these ‘stories’ doing the rounds in a regular 'BELIEVE IT OR NOT' column.
This week we look at Queensland Racing chairman Bob Bentley’s battle to save the Gold Coast; a suggested solution to the jockeys’ room blues in Brisbane and a couple of tongue-in-cheek tales about history books and senior stewards.
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NEW LIQUOR LAWS NOT LIKELY TO AFFECT THE CROWDS THIS YEAR
THOUSANDS of racegoers will converge on country Queensland over the next two days – some heading west for the Birdsville Cup and others to the deep north for the Cairns Amateurs.
They come to party, punt and drink – but this year the latter pleasure will be policed like never before. No doubt copious amounts will still be consumed by the campers at Birdsville but the connoisseurs of Cairns will be restricted largely to the lighter variety.
Read more: THOUSANDS converge on Birdsville Cup and Cairns Amateurs
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CALLS FOR THE ENTIRE QR BOARD TO STAND FOR RE-ELECTION
THERE are calls for a controversial Queensland Racing Board election process to be put on hold pending the outcome of a major legal challenge.
Lawyer Bill Andrews, one of five QR Limited directors, is taking civil action after failing to even make the short-list for reappointment to the Board.
Read more: LEGAL CHALLENGE TO QLD RACING BOARD election process
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MAIR FORCED TO ABANDON VICTORIAN SPRING CAMPAIGN
SUNSHINE COAST trainer Mick Mair has been forced to abort a Victorian spring campaign with Oakleigh Plate winner, Swiss Ace.
Swiss Ace, which dead-heated under the steadier of 68kg when first-up at his home track on Sunday, was found to be sore the following day.
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FAVORITES FARE EVEN WORSE AT THE MAJOR QLD PROVINCIAL TRACKS
PUNTERS must be terrible judges at the Gold Coast Saturday and Sunshine Coast Sunday meetings in Queensland when a closer look is taken at the diabolical results of the favorites.
Only eight of 32 favorites were successful at the Sunshine Coast during August while the Gold Coast fared marginally better with 11 of 38 saluting. Short priced favorites have terrible records at both venues.
Read more: FAVORITES had poor record at major Queensland tracks during August
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THREE TOP AWARDS TO WILLIAMS, BRIDGES AND WEEDING
Queensland racecourse managers have been honoured with all three prestigious awards at the 2009 Australian Racecourse Managers' Association (ARMA) Conference hosted in Adelaide this week.
Brisbane Racing Club general manager of venues and risk management, Warren Williams, was awarded the evening’s highest honour, Australian Racecourse Manager of the Year for the second time, for his contribution, involvement, knowledge and commitment in the field of racecourse management.
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ON THE 25th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FINE COTTON SCANDAL WE RECALL AN EARLIER 'RING-IN'
THIS month marks the 25th anniversary of the most controversial day in the history of Australian racing when the Fine Cotton ring-in scandal rocked the industry to its foundations.
Never had a more daring scam been attempted on a metropolitan racecourse than the events that unfolded on August 18, 1984, in a Novice Handicap at Eagle Farm in Brisbane.
Read more: ANOTHER Queensland 'Ring-In' 40 years before FINE COTTON
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NO LACK OF 'STORIES' DOING THE ROUNDS IN THE NORTH
OF all the racing States in Australia, for some unknown reason QUEENSLAND is the hot-bed of rumor mongering – perhaps it’s the warmer climate. So we have decided to air some of these ‘stories’ doing the rounds in a regular 'BELIEVE IT OR NOT' column.
THIS week we looks at why the Queensland Racing Board is likely to be expanded, furore over interprettion of the licensing rules as they apply to under 18-year-olds being refused entry to racecourses and a suggestion that the 'Sherriff' John Schreck will soon end his involvement with the stewards' panel in the north.
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EMOTIONAL AWARD WINS TO PHELAN READY AND THE MCLACHLANS
THE Queensland Horse of the Year Awards last night (Saturday) recognized the Golden Slipper winning performance of Phelan Ready and his late trainer, Bruce McLachlan.
Phelan Ready was named Queensland Horse of the Year while McLachlan and his son, Jason, jointly won the Trainer of the Year title.
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MAUND ANGRY AFTER LOSING APPEAL AGAINST 12-MONTH DISQUALIFICATION
TRAINER Ron Maund, who enjoyed Group 1 glory with glamour filly, Gold Edition, is extremely angry after losing his appeal against a 12-month positive swab disqualification.
Queensland-based Radio TAB stopped short of running the entire interview they did with Maund today with presenter Steve Hewlett telling listeners: “It was too controversial.”
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