Radio TAB’s Stephen Hewlett and Tony Clements were on the job early today and Stephen Hewlett spoke to Michael Sullivan. For the many people who would have missed the interview it makes interesting listening, so let’s go through some of the points with you.

Michael Sullivan said that Sportingbet’s “concerns go back well over 12 months into the integrity of Brisbane racing.” Sullivan stated he had grave doubts as to the “integrity in the price fluctuations” and quoted Saturday’s Eagle Farm winner “Never Sad as just another classic case – it blew from $6 to $12 then once the fluctuation went through it was backed into $6.50.” Sullivan continued by saying “it had won like Bernborough the Saturday before and our books are open but maybe they (authorities like betting stewards) ought to look at how much the Brisbane bookies took on the horse at $12.” Sullivan stated that prices on horses like Never Sad “were inflated and were not a true reflection of what price the horse should be.”


Which stewards ?????