The Tatura of the North

A reader who ventured out to Kilcoy for the Australia Day races reports that there were so many black shirts on security detail that he felt like he was at Benito Mussolini’s birthday party. Apparently there were all of about 200 racegoers and about two dozen security guards, a ratio of about one enforcer to every […]

Moods Says He Would Be at the Track if He Could Make it Up Here For the QLD Country Racing Awards

Peter Moody at the track at Emerald on Queensland Country Racing Awards weekend 2020 I had the chance to speak the great Peter Moody a few minutes ago about the crazy situation we have on our hands where the attendees to the Queensland Country Racing Awards are being invited/encouraged by the Awards organising committee to […]

What the Hell is Going on With the Queensland Country Racing Awards? – Why Are They Going to a Pub on Saturday Arvo Instead of the Track?

The Queensland Country Racing Awards is supposed to be the showcase of country racing in the State, and in previous years has been, but the privatisation of the formerly volunteer run On The Bit Racing into the hands of an elite few has driven a huge wedge in the sport and turned the once hugely […]

Our Response To On The Bit Racing Re Alleged Criminal Being Nominated For Racing Award

Dear Minister I wish to make you aware that a licensed Queensland horse racing trainer who is presently on remand in jail accused by police of scores of Domestic Violence offences is nominated for the Queensland Country Racing Trainer of the Year Award due to be presented on the very day of his next appearance […]

Who Cares About Victims of Alleged Abuse in Racing? – Me and My Friends – And We Are Far From Alone

Many thanks for your reply Kristy Will do Cheers Archie —————————————————- Hello Kristy On second thoughts, I do not believe you. On The Bit is advertised contact for nominations. Your personal phone number is listed as the contact for the Awards. The Clermont Race Club holds 2 race meetings annually with the first in winter […]

A Question About Keeping Women in Queensland Country Racing Safe

Good Morning Kristie I understand that a certain trainer who is presently in prison as a result of multiple breaches of their bail on a multitude of alleged breaches of Domestic Violence orders remains on the guest list for the OTB Country Racing Awards, despite the person’s next court mention date – and presumably their […]

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