Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
Archie What know for the ex-trainer Austin who is at the track every morning training out of a car hiding behind the steering wheel? It will be interesting to see what or who takes the horses that are still at Austin’s property without a trainer officially attached to them. Or maybe just maybe the Stewards […]
This is the latest video recording that jockey Noel Callow has been called to a Stewards Inquiry to explain. We doubt there is much that Callow can say about it other that what he did was wrong, racist and unacceptable, and was fueled by alcohol and ignorance, both of which problems he has subsequently taken […]
Jim Murdoch KC is not a quitter, even when handicapped by a cold, which the Magic Man sounds like he might be at the moment. He regroups, changes track, and tries again. Murdoch can’t remember the Price matter. That is because he didn’t write Price’s submissions, we did. It was a shy at the stumps, […]
It is Scott McLeod for the QRIC’s turn, and off he goes. McLeod focuses his attack on the Panel not having jurisdiction to hear the matter. The Judge interjects and draws attention to the Panel’s decision in the matter of Price. We are very familiar with that case. Price was one of the owners of […]
Murdoch KC shocks and astounds the world by comparing the QRIC to a totalitarian regime, one in which you have to confess or be jailed forever. What he is referring to is his claim that in the Stewards interview with Austin they hammered him trying to get him to reverse his long held denials of […]
Murdoch KC continues with his attempts to weave Austin’s appeal into the jurisdiction of the Racing Appeals Panel, arguing that the decision to refuse his license application flows directly from the Birdsville matters, and is therefore a racing decision. “The Birdsville Incident” the Judge wryly calls it. Aye aye Skipper, that’s the one. Murdoch for […]
Murdoch is seeming to be suggesting without saying that the decision on Austin’s license was pre-determined, and that his client was never given a fair go. He is zeroing in on the rejection letter sent to Todd Austin, and is grilling Elliott about her not putting her name to the letter. She says it is […]
We continue to receive information that unlicensed trainer Todd Austin is preparing at least 7 horses at the Barcaldine track, and that he is doing it out of a car so he is not visible and can drive off undetected if by chance the Stewards unexpectedly arrive during trackwork hours. Those that know say that […]
It is one of those uniquely racing ironies that Kate Waterhouse gives Peter V’Landys the biggest boost you could ever give a man, and does it without even speaking his name. When a society princess of Kate Waterhouse’s standing declares the race day you created the very best of good things, it is pretty high […]
It is with great sadness and through a river of tear that I share the terrible news that QLD racehorse trainer Glen Baker has lost his brave battle with cancer, and passed away last night. Glen was a very popular man in racing and beyond, and for very good reason. He was a great bloke […]
