Chief Stipe Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Leading trainer Chris Waller. Picture: Mark Evans/Getty Images TRAINERS Stable staff quit after ‘out of control’ racing party Article Author Ray Thomas 12:44PM02 February 2021 Two senior stable staff from leading trainer Chris Waller’s Gold Coast satellite stable have resigned amid serious allegations of misconduct. Racing Queensland stewards are investigating the allegations after a celebration following the win of the Waller-trained Shaquero in the $2 million Magic Million 2yo Classic is said to have “got out of hand” last Wednesday. Waller’s stable foreman Paul Shailer and trackwork rider Paul Hammersley have tendered their resignations, effective immediately. It is alleged the two men were involved in a physical altercation that left both requiring medical treatment. It is understood the stewards investigation will include an inquiry into allegations of illicit drug use. Hugh Bowman rides Shaquero to victory in the Magic Millions. Picture: Trackside Photography Shailer, a long-term Waller stable employee, would not comment when contacted by The Daily Telegraph on Tuesday. Racing Queensland stewards also refused to comment on the incident but did confirm they have asked Shailer and Hammersley to attend a stewards inquiry on February 10. Waller, the nation’s leading trainer and a member of racing’s elite Hall of Fame, was not at the Magic Millions raceday on January 16 or the Gold Coast stable celebration last month, and is not under investigation. Waller, famous as the trainer of all-time great Winx, released a statement on Tuesday confirming that an incident had taken place between members of his Gold Coast stable last week, revealing that two of his staff have since resigned. “There has been speculation that there was a party that got out of hand on the Gold Coast involving stable staff on the evening of Wednesday, the 27th January,’’ Waller said. “As this incident was outside of work hours, I haven’t made comment in relation to this until today. “I can confirm that some of these staff were from my stable and have been stood down as a result of this incident which did include a physical altercation between two people who have resigned immediately. Paul Shailer has resigned as Chris Waller’s Gold Coast stable foreman. Picture: AAP “Due to the incident being outside of work hours, we have to be careful how the matter is handled and therefore a thorough investigation is continuing. “All of our 140 staff across Australia are randomly drug tested which included all of our staff present on Monday the 25th of January at the Gold Coast, who subsequently provided negative drug and alcohol samples. I can assure all my loyal clients that it will be business as usual at my Gold Coast operation. “I am proud of the staff that currently work for Chris Waller Racing and they will always be supported through various issues whether it be work related or not, but a zero drug and alcohol policy will continue to be enforced.’’ Queensland Racing’s Crime Squad has also begun its own investigation in the fracas. Racing NSW chief steward Marc Van Gestel revealed stewards regularly conduct random drug-tests of stable staff in NSW Racing. Champion trainer Chris Waller. Picture: NCA NewsWire/James Gourley “Every year, we conduct on average more than 600 random drug tests taken from stable staff, track riders, jockeys and other licensed persons including trainers,’’ Van Gestel said. “There were about 20 positive findings from those tests.’’ Van Gestel said some of the larger training operations including the Waller stable also do their own in-house drug-testing and provide stewards with their results. “The Chris Waller stable is very proactive in that regards and other big stables around NSW do the same thing.’’ Van Gestel said stewards are also focused on rehabilitation for drug users and provide penalty discounts for those offenders who agree to attend counselling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Yep, they couldn't keep the lid on this one, stand by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 have a read, ''letsgohorseracing.com.au a little more on there, many journos don't want to touch this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 26 minutes ago, Joe Bloggs said: many journos don't want to touch this though. Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 We'll have to wait, the cops are in now, so many 'scribes' are in the camp, you can't always believe Archie Butterfly, mainstream media will hold off until the last minute. Like they did when Fatboy Callander and Liam Prior colluded and Wallers owners were defrauded.......hopefully we will know shortly the wash up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 10 hours ago, Joe Bloggs said: We'll have to wait, the cops are in now, so many 'scribes' are in the camp, you can't always believe Archie Butterfly, mainstream media will hold off until the last minute. Like they did when Fatboy Callander and Liam Prior colluded and Wallers owners were defrauded.......hopefully we will know shortly the wash up. Racenet is hardly Backwater Media! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Isn't it funny, Racenet is where the self confessed fraudster Callander ended up, and the other bloke charged Liam Prior who was Wallers racing manager was re-employed after he served his sentence. Waller knew nothing of the corrupt going ons, as he knows nothing of Shailer and Hammersley's little tete e tete.......isn't it just funny, the coast is rolling about. Job for life Paul, best job on the planet, lots of pressure, he was handling that ok, there's got to be more to this, will we ever know.......history says hell no........aint that a shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted February 2, 2021 Author Share Posted February 2, 2021 From that reliable source of information - The Internet! WE are convinced that the information relayed to Peterprofit.com & LGHR is reliable and will be turning whistle-blower and referring it to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Here is what Archie Butterfly has written today: THERE is an amazing story floating around in South-East Queensland circles that a high-profile stable foreman for an even higher profile trainer allegedly has for some time had a well-hidden serious drug problem which has suddenly exploded into rage and, according to industry sources, resulted in carnage. The word is that this foreman got on the gear big-time the other day, allegedly attacked a former top jockey who is now working for the stable, smashing his eye socket and putting him in hospital, then smashed up a rented house at the stables owned by a well-know racing identity, before taking more of whatever drug he was abusing (one guess - hint, its cold) and OD'ing before getting carted off to hospital in an ambulance. I'm not naming any names but if the stories I am being told are even half true it's going to blow the roof off the industry. Apparently the high profile trainer in question has promised the investigate the situation early this week find out what the f**k has gone on, and to try and fix up the mess. As I said, if true this story is going to be huge. Some drugs really suck - that's why I take the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Chief Stipe said: From that reliable source of information - The Internet! WE are convinced that the information relayed to Peterprofit.com & LGHR is reliable and will be turning whistle-blower and referring it to the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission. Here is what Archie Butterfly has written today: THERE is an amazing story floating around in South-East Queensland circles that a high-profile stable foreman for an even higher profile trainer allegedly has for some time had a well-hidden serious drug problem which has suddenly exploded into rage and, according to industry sources, resulted in carnage. The word is that this foreman got on the gear big-time the other day, allegedly attacked a former top jockey who is now working for the stable, smashing his eye socket and putting him in hospital, then smashed up a rented house at the stables owned by a well-know racing identity, before taking more of whatever drug he was abusing (one guess - hint, its cold) and OD'ing before getting carted off to hospital in an ambulance. I'm not naming any names but if the stories I am being told are even half true it's going to blow the roof off the industry. Apparently the high profile trainer in question has promised the investigate the situation early this week find out what the f**k has gone on, and to try and fix up the mess. As I said, if true this story is going to be huge. Some drugs really suck - that's why I take the others. Contaminated Feed , Chief??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Huey said: Contaminated Feed , Chief??? My drink was spiked your honour! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huey Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 Just now, Joe Bloggs said: My drink was spiked your honour! Morphine Droplet??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Bloggs Posted February 2, 2021 Share Posted February 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Huey said: Morphine Droplet??? Maybe it was snowing on the coast Huey? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shad Posted February 3, 2021 Share Posted February 3, 2021 Floating around I see what he done there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomates Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 Has anybody got an update on what has happened around this ? Can't find anything . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted March 3, 2021 Author Share Posted March 3, 2021 20 minutes ago, nomates said: Has anybody got an update on what has happened around this ? Can't find anything . I've been watching as well. OZ judiciary are a bit more circumspect than our lot. Keep things close. They've been burnt a bit recently when not following procedure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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