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Darn so we won’t hear about the Broadster dancing in his lounge as a dog hits front as of August.

what . There wouldn't be a paid job going where an employee could view pornography on work equipment. would be grounds for (summary) instant dismissal as is a case of serious misconduct. (yes the brothels get away with it I spose ) Of course a 'dismissal procedure' must be followed to avoid any 'Unfair Dismissal ' claims by some gold seeking lawyer , just as in other serious misconduct issues under employment Law such as Theft, physical violence, Gross negligence or serious insubordination. they are not worthy of keeping on staff at any business . unfortunately in this day and age the legal system is full of claims of serious Sexual harassment. It seems to come in all shapes and forms these days that lead to all sorts of issues. Staff seeing someone with pictures on a screen of a sexual nature, is not only Very poor taste, terribly poor ethically, but also a type of harassment to those that know it's going on, and would effect productivity and co-operation in the workplace. It is incredibly easy to prove from the hard drive. Dismiss them instantly.

You obvuously have no understamding of employment law.

Wrong on all counts. You are as bad as @curious reading what you want to read as opposed to distilling the facts. You make the assumption he tried to hide it. What if he wasn't asked? In any case what was he hiding? That he watched porn on his office computer? If you are talking about your post then not "clever" more salacious innuendo unbecoming of someone of intellect. Given both you and @curious haven't yet identified the core issue with the case I can say that neither of you would meet your expectations of an RIB Stipe. Now what does that highlight?

Chief Mickey Mouse?

Hahaha, and its name was Mickey

Fair point. I probably should have said that I don't think involuntary exposure such as this is fine in any avenue of employment.

Never heard it called a lizard before, maybe a chameleon lol

Managing a brothel?

I mostly agree but I don't think it is fine in any avenue of employment at all.

The indiscretion which was having porn on his computer that staff could see, but he has gone to great lengths to hide this to the RIB, by not raising it and continuing to try and get permanent name suppression. Now that is fine when it comes to many avenues of employment, but TOTALLY unacceptable for someone working judging others integrity. So not the indiscretion but that he tried to hide it, he never came clean Now apologies to anyone with a sensitive demeanour, but there are 3 somewhat clever but inappropriate puns in the post above lol

What are the real issues if they are not what's being debated?

Well that's what the tribunal found and he admitted.

[30] Mr Botherway appears to have overcome the conduct complained of, although we have no corroboration of that. He has not disclosed his current employment situation, and we gain the impression he may not have disclosed these matters to his current employer. Likewise, he has not shared his predicament with family members other than his wife.

Racing Victoria backs new Black Type Advisory Group www.racing.com Racing Victoria has welcomed Racing Australia’s decision to establish a new Black Type Advisory Group (BTAG), describing the move as an important step in ensuring industry stakeholders have a meaningful voice in decisions surrounding Australia’s Group and Listed race program. Racing Australia confirmed the formation of the advisory group this week after its board unanimously approved the creation of an independent panel to help inform key decisions on the nation’s black-type structure. “RV supports Racing Australia’s appointment of the Black Type Advisory Group and the members chosen,” a Racing Victoria spokesperson said. “We have been advocates for industry representatives who invest in and sustain our sport playing a meaningful role in decision making regarding Australia’s black-type. “This Advisory Group is representative of the right stakeholders and comes following important engagement with stakeholder groups and PRAs on its composition. “We look forward to the Black Type Advisory Group playing a critical role in helping to inform future decisions on Australia’s black-type.” The inaugural advisory group features several prominent figures from across the bloodstock and breeding sectors: Barry Bowditch Sebastian Hutch Antony Thompson Andy Makiv Adrian Hancock Jon Freyer Duncan Grimley Under the BTAG charter, members are drawn from various industry groups including auction houses, studs, breeders, bloodstock advisers and other experts within the thoroughbred sector. https://bitofayarn.com Members cannot hold positions with Racing Australia, the state Principal Racing Authorities (PRAs) or racing clubs, ensuring the group provides independent advice. The BTAG’s role will be to provide feedback to the Racing Australia Board on matters relating to the overall program of Group and Listed races. https://bitofayarn.com Initially, the advisory body will focus on assessing potential upgrades, downgrades and additions to races on the Australian Black Type List, providing an independent view through Racing Australia to both the relevant PRAs and the Asian Pattern Committee. https://bitofayarn.com Racing Australia chairman Rob Rorrison said the organisation was pleased to have secured such a highly credentialed panel. “We are delighted to have this highly credentialed group agree to provide their expertise at this critical time,” Rorrison said. https://bitofayarn.com “Their independent view will undoubtedly be of great value to both the PRAs and the Asian Pattern Committee as they consider the composition of the Australian Black Type List.”

BUZZ. Wrong. Where does the "reportedly his family" come from?

BUZZ. Wrong.

The juvenile fillies maiden over 1000m at Warwick Farm on Wednesday featured some very expensive fillies, but it was a Kiwi bred that took the prize with Satono Aladdin filly Satono Glow (NZ) (Satono Aladdin) creating a fine impression with a debut win. Trained by John O’Shea and Tom Charlton, Satono Glow won her only previous trial at Hawkesbury and was expected to run well with Dylan Gibbons in the saddle. Satono Glow ambled out of the gates and settled last before rounding them up after turning for home to win by half a length. Satono Glow wins the opener at Warwick Farm on debut! @JohnOSheaRacing @djgibbons22 pic.twitter.com/TGOnkW5Ucj — SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) March 11, 2026 Dylan Gibbons was always confident he was on the winner. “She jumped on terms and she sort of made my decision quickly for me,” said Gibbons. “To be honest, when she got back there, I always felt I had a bit underneath me, but I just loved that in those tricky fields, the leader can get away from you a bit, but when I first asked for an effort I felt I had the race under control. “I really just saved the whip for when she got there, to let her know to keep going on with the job, but that was a very professional debut.” Tom Charlton expects Satono Glow can measure up to stakes company in the future. “She’s got a good mind and that’ll take her a long way in life and she’s all natural. We’re pretty pleased for everyone involved,” he said. “We think they’ve potentially got a Black Type filly, we hope, on our hands in time.” A $260,000 Book 1 purchase at the 2025 NZB Karaka Yearling Sale for O’Shea Charlton Racing and James Bester Bloodstock, from the Windsor Park Stud draft. Satono Glow is a half-sister to Group II placed Kitty Flash (NZ) (Ace High) being the third winner from Electrode (NZ) (Pins), a winning half-sister to Group III winner So Wotif (NZ) (Iffraaj) and stakes-winner Bonniegirl (NZ) (Darci Brahma). View the full article

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) and RACE Inc. would like to thank trainers, owners, participants, members, sponsors and volunteers for their patience and support during what has been a difficult period for racing at RACE Awapuni. Background The RACE Awapuni track had been experiencing performance issues, which ultimately led to a full reconstruction of the surface. After several years of work, the track returned to racing on 25 April 2025. Unfortunately, a slip in the first race resulted in the meeting being abandoned, and there has been no racing at RACE Awapuni since. New to the role, NZTR’s Chief Executive Officer Matt Ballesty, with the approval of the Board of Directors, engaged independent specialist and internationally respected track adviser Liam O’Keeffe. Given the investment was significant, the decision was made to determine whether the new surface could be remediated to provide a safe and consistent racing surface. A range of initiatives were trialled, including verti-draining and surface treatments designed to soften the track profile. While some progress was made, a further slip some months later during morning gallops confirmed that the surface could not be signed off as safe for racing. The track was proving inconsistent – capable of performing adequately one day and presenting unacceptable risk the next. What Has Been Learned A review of the original project has highlighted a number of challenges in both governance and delivery. Issues relating to design accountability, engineering oversight and overall project coordination contributed to the outcome. In hindsight, additional racecourse construction expertise could have been better integrated into the project. NZTR acknowledges that elements of the original RACE Awapuni track design were not aligned with the performance expectations of a premier racing venue hosting 20+ meetings annually. However, the work completed has not been entirely lost. Key components of the drainage system, irrigation infrastructure and parts of the base profile meet the required standards, meaning elements of the existing investment can likely be incorporated into the long-term solution. Independent Technical Review Following NZTR’s decision in November 2025 that there would be no further racing at RACE Awapuni this season, NZTR engaged Evergreen Turf, the specialists responsible for the successful Hastings track remediation, to undertake a comprehensive independent technical review. Working alongside local track managers, the RACE Inc. Board and NZTR consultant Liam O’Keeffe, Evergreen Turf conducted detailed soil testing, forensic analysis and investigations into suitable sand sources. Evergreen Turf’s technical assessment confirmed that while parts of the existing infrastructure remain sound, the underlying soil profile presents a fundamental constraint to achieving the long-term performance required of a premier racing venue. The Path Forward NZTR and RACE Inc. are now working closely together to determine the most appropriate long-term solution for RACE Awapuni. Planning work is well underway, with both organisations aligned on the need to deliver a track that meets the performance, safety and reliability standards expected of a metropolitan racing venue. Our vision is for RACE Awapuni to become a metro-standard track, capable of hosting racing to the standard expected of a premier venue. The collective objective is to implement a solution that will enable a return to racing at RACE Awapuni by late 2027. Importantly, the independent work undertaken over recent months has significantly improved the industry’s understanding of the site and the technical requirements needed to deliver a high-performing track surface. Looking Ahead While the past year has been frustrating for participants and stakeholders, the work completed has provided the clarity required to move forward with confidence. NZTR remains committed to the long-term future of racing at RACE Awapuni and to ensuring the venue can fulfil its important role within the Central Districts racing landscape. The recent success of the Hastings track remediation demonstrates what can be achieved when specialist racecourse expertise is integrated early into a project. Those learnings will play an important role in shaping the next phase of work at RACE Awapuni. NZTR and RACE Inc. thank the industry for its patience and support as this work progresses. A further update will be provided to the industry once the preferred delivery pathway has been finalised. Issued by the Office of New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing 18 Dick Street, Cambridge 3434 Tel: 0800 WINNER (946 637) International: +64 4 576 6240 office@nztr.co.nz View the full article

Even with the ultimate NZB Kiwi victory signed and delivered by Well Written (Written Tycoon) on Champions Day, there’s been no let-up for the unbeaten filly’s trainer Stephen Marsh. On Saturday Marsh is planning to have up to 15 starters at the Racing Tauranga feature meeting and the day before he has another double-figure contingent engaged at Pukekohe’s lower-key fixture. “No, it’s been pretty much business as usual around here,” Marsh said on Wednesday. “As much as I’d like to take a break there’s been no let-up, that will have to wait. “For the meantime we’ve got plenty going on with lots more racing to come through the autumn, so it’s a matter of dealing with that and then taking some time out when things quieten down.” Marsh reports that Well Written came through her nail-biting NZB Kiwi win in good order and is now enjoying her own time out. “She pulled up well and had a couple of quiet days in the stable just to chill out, so she’s gone out for a very well-deserved spell. “She’ll come back in before the weather gets too bad and to begin with we’ll just potter around with her. We haven’t talked seriously about any plans for next season and the only race in the back of our minds is the Golden Eagle in Sydney, but for now we’ll just let the dust settle.” The Marsh stable’s busy day at Tauranga is headed by Gr.2 Ultimate Mazda Japan Trophy (1600m) candidate Super Photon (NZ) (Super Seth), whose most relevant form reference is his early January win in an open 1500m race on the Gate Pa course. In his two subsequent starts he had no luck from a wide draw in the Gr.3 Aotearoa Classic (1600m) on Karaka Millions night when he was blocked late, followed by a fourth placing, beaten less than two lengths, in an open 1600m at Otaki three weeks ago. “He’s come up with a bad draw (12) and he’s up against a strong field, but he does have form on the track,” Marsh said. “We’ve booked Warren Kennedy to ride him, and I’m just hoping the weather doesn’t crack up. “He has won on soft ground but his best form is on top of the ground. He’s in good order though, his final bit of strong work this morning was good.” Marsh rates his Rating 65 1400m duo Super Legocy (NZ) (Super Seth) and Hakushu (NZ) (I Am Invincible) as his strongest hand at Tauranga. “Super Legocy has gone two good races since winning his maiden and that was a good run for fourth by Hakushu last time too. Opie Bosson rides her and Michael McNab is on Super Photon. “I like our two in the open sprint too. Mercurial (NZ) (Burgundy) was much better last time (when fourth over 1200m at Ellerslie) and Merchant Queen (NZ) (Merchant Navy) had very little luck in the same race.” At Pukekohe on Friday, Marsh points to Rating 65 2100 candidate Clew Bay (NZ) (Reliable Man) as one for punters to stay with. “She’s getting close to putting her hand up. She was unlucky at Taupo when she didn’t get the rub of the green down on the inside and did well to finish third once she got some room.” View the full article

Rosso (Camelot) will head for a deserved break following the market elect’s failure to handle track conditions at Ellerslie in the Gr.2 Auckland Cup (3200m). The imported stayer enjoyed a smooth passage on the fence under expatriate Kiwi jockey Michael Dee before drifting out of contention in the straight to finish second last. That disappointing outcome aside, the imported son of Camelot has made impressive strides during his first New Zealand campaign. “He couldn’t win a midweeker in Melbourne and has gone from there to being favourite for the Wellington and Auckland Cups, so he’s come a very long way in a short time,” said Michael Pitman, who trains the gelding with son Matthew. “He just didn’t handle the track at all. We couldn’t have wished for a better run, but Mick said when he let him down, he chopped and changed legs about three times. “The track was just too hard for him, so he’ll go out for six weeks now.” Rosso started his career in his native Ireland where he was a winner from five outings before a four-start Victorian stint with Anthony and Sam Freedman. The five-year-old was subsequently offered on the Inglis Digital sale platform and was purchased by Pitman’s brother John for A$47,500 to race under his South Island Racing Enthusiasts banner. He was successful first-up over 2200m at Ashburton last spring and quickly added wins at Riccarton and in the Gr.3 Trentham Stakes (2100m) before finishing fourth in the Gr.3 Wellington Cup (3200m). With Rosso paddock-bound, Pitman has turned his attention to Thursday’s Ashburton meeting where talented mare Third Decree (NZ) (War Decree) is rated far and away the stable’s best chance of success. The daughter of War Decree will bid to take her winning tally into double figures when she runs in the Agraforum Growing Innovation Handicap (1200m). She will be ridden for the first time by the country’s leading apprentice Amber Riddell, whose claim reduces the mare import to 59kg. “She’s got a great record at Ashburton, she could have done with a better draw, but we’ve got to take what we’ve got and still think she’ll go awfully close to winning,” Pitman said. Third Decree has raced six times on the track for three victories, two over the distance, and has yet to finish out of the top four. “We’re getting her ready for the fillies and mares’ race (Gr.3 Donaldson Brown South Island Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes, 1600m) at Riccarton on March 21,” Pitman said. “It’s a set weight and penalty race worth $100,000 and because she hasn’t won a stakes race, she’ll get in on the minimum. “It’s an ideal race for her and after that we’ll either go to Riverton or have a crack at the Southern Alps Challenge (1600m) that she won last year, that’s worth $350,000.” View the full article

Can't you read? Exposing his employees to porn on his computer. Evidently his employers and reportedly his family.

According to someone called "Ned Kelly" I support the subject of this Topic. I'm ambivalent about the person. However I'm not in the witch hunt camp. Those that are don't want to debate the real issues.

I have it on a good authority! that she shied at a field mouse! Good to know the the running rail collapsed as it was meant to! Back in mid 80's (@Wario?) I recall a young rider going through a metal rail, near where it was cemented into the ground! The racecourse D got me to take a photo of her smashed Helmut! She never rode again. ps. I found it more interesting how the TAB paid out on her! A second before she crashed I had sighed a serious Bugger! She had been 10 cents under what I needed her to be paying! the strange life of the horse punter!

lol, 'the porn' might have been of.....