Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
The online abuse directed at jockey Tyler Leslight by other racing participants, and the threats made to him, are absolutely disgraceful and totally out of order. The Stewards failure to take action against those involved is too. We can reveal the names of those involved. Justin Hodges – who is not the footy player, but […]
A FAR North Queensland jockey says he feared for his safety after receiving alleged threats through Facebook, prompting intervention from racing stewards and the removal of a public post. Story by Hugh Bohane, Cairns Local News, 25/9/2026 Jockey Tyler Leslight has spoken to Cairns Local News after receiving a series of private messages and becoming […]
https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/106112 QLD Racing Minister Tim Mander has announced the plan going forward for the running of the tri-code sports. The only problem is that just like the fairies in the garden story, it lacks all detail or proof. Racing QLD and the QRIC are going to be amalgamated, the Minster announced two days ago, demonstrating […]
21 September 2026 QRIC is responsible for regulating bookmakers as part of Queensland’s racing integrity framework. QRIC administers the licensing regime, monitors compliance with the Act and relevant rules, and has compliance, investigative and enforcement powers in relation to bookmakers. Key Points Bookmakers and staff must treat officials, participants, and stakeholders respectfully at all times, […]
It’s impossible to tell here what went on in the final stages of race 4 at Doomben on Wednesday. Obviously the horse in the orange burst through the middle and nutted the leader on the line. But the rider of the second horse Daniel Moor lodges a protest, claiming that apprentice Montana Philpott on the […]
Do you remember the story we told you last week about how jockey Tash Chambers was fined only $200 for smacking her mount in the head after it stepped on her foot when they returned to the enclosure after the race? Well the animal activists are blowing up big time about the light penalty, and […]
Memo to the Marburg trot Stewards. When your idiot’s guide to writing a race day report says “Delete if nothing to report”, you really should do it. Otherwise you look silly. And so does the organization that has to tell you what to do. As Homer Simpson says. D’oh.
We keep asking questions about the competence of the current batch of QLD trot Stewards, and the answers we are getting aren’t good. What happened on Friday night is yet another illustration. It was standing start trot race, with eight horses drawn off 20m. That’s okay, because they start 8 across from the stand at […]
STEWARDS REPORT – TOWNSVILLE TUESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 2026 OVERLAND (NZ) Began awkwardly. Shifted in abruptly near the 250 metres, contacting OKAY ZOOMER. Rider Ryan Wiggins was reminded of his obligation to exercise greater care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Stewards further advised Jockey Wiggins that his riding in recent times had, on several occasions, […]
Archie It appears the stewards had a very firm word with Mr Wiggin’s reminding him to stop being naughty, that is all. Judges in Queensland courts used to do the same thing with teenage criminals too. That worked well didn’t it? When my kids are playing up at home I find grounding them by cutting […]
