The Unlicensed Trainer, the Horses Transferred to No-one, Trackwork, the Race Club, Its’ President, QCAT, QRAP, Jiggers, Appeals, Reduced Sentence and a Butcher in a Car – A Real Outback Racing Mystery Set in QLD

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 […]

Deterrence not Retribution – Why Noel Callow Should Not Be Punished Any Further

It is important to remember that proceedings such as these are not penal in nature. Unlike penalties in criminal cases where concepts such as retribution, denunciation and rehabilitation are of importance, civil penalties such as these are imposed primarily, if not solely, for the purposes of deterrence – Racing Appeals Panel* The Stewards inquiry into […]

No Kids Allowed in the Stables QRIC Say, But is Anyone Listening? – Part 1: The Decree

Harness Racing Restricted Zones Off-Limits to Underage Person Recent observations at harness racing meetings have raised serious concerns regarding underage and unlicensed persons being present in restricted areas such as tie-up stalls. Restricted areas are off-limits for valid reasons. In simple terms, it is unsafe for individuals without the proper experience and licensing to be […]

Treat Noel Callow With Compassion and Understanding Stewards – Put Our People First – Its the Decent Thing to Do

The news that the Stewards have charged jockey Noel Callow with failing to front a further inquiry into recordings he allegedly made and published while in Darwin last year is hugely disappointing, and something of an affront to human decency and common sense. Callow is unwell and the Stewards know or should suspect that, for […]

Trainer Billy Johnson to Set Han Dynasty For the Melbourne Cup, Where it Will Only Get 48kg

STEWARDS REPORT – MOUNT ISA: SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2025 On Thursday, 25 September 2025, Stewards questioned trainer Mr Bevan Johnson regarding the nomination of HAN DYNASTY for both a 1,000 metre and a 1,450-metre race at Mount Isa on Saturday, 27 September 2025. Of particular concern was that HAN DYNASTY, which in 48 race starts […]

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