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West Australian RacingI've been following this forum for a while and really love the community (and the tips). I never had much to post, just enjoyed browsing the chats and taking in the information. Growing up around the industry, I was always taught that the infrastructure behind the sport was solid, with rules in place to ensure integrity and protect the animals we love, who cannot speak for themselves, to the best of our ability.
This post focuses on my own locale—Albany.
Recently, the Albany Race Club has been shrouded in gossip, and that gossip seems to be hardening into something that resembles gospel truth. Allegations are swirling that Bayliss has been embezzling money from the club, harassing decent curators, and that Roy Rogers has been inhumanely disposing of animals and even causing trouble up in Broome. If you know, you know.
PeterProfit.com has recently published articles on its WordPress site covering Mark "Money Bags" Bayliss and his questionable money management practices, as well as Roy "King of the Cowboys" Rogers and his alleged practice of "cleansing bronco bloodlines." These articles raise real questions about potential misconduct.
If this is what we’re hearing, what aren’t we hearing about? There are reports of horses needing euthanasia due to organ failure after a grueling 40-hour journey from Broome to Albany, during which the driver stopped only a handful of times—without clear regard for the animals’ wellbeing. The vet who responded to this incident is reportedly the on-course vet in Albany and a subcontractor for RWWA. That individual would not likely cover up such an occurrence, so where is the official statement?
On the financial side, Nicole Bell from RWWA recently visited Albany and seems to have initiated an independent audit of the turf club, which has been in circulation for some time now. Bayliss, after his highly favorable portrayal in the Albany media—I'm looking at you, Albany Advertiser—has gone from being praised as a "hard-nosed footy player" to potentially being exposed as a "misaligned narcissist with a deeply chequered past." With this much smoke, it’s reasonable to suspect there may be fire here. And yet, there has been no action or official statement from the Stewards, RWWA, or the police. Bayliss recently pleaded guilty to a charge as part of a deal on Melbourne Cup day, but it will take time before we know whether Rogers’s Broome activities will face similar scrutiny. For those who don’t know, you’ll likely find out soon enough.
The lack of transparency from RWWA regarding the situation in Albany, especially given everything that has clearly transpired, is astonishing. They seem to be acting as though they are the last to discover how severe things have become, which is bewildering to anyone following these events closely.
I’m no journalist, investigator, or high-profile figure in this environment—just a minority owner and devoted fan of the sport, especially here in WA. But from my inquiry into the Albany situation, it’s clear that far too many RWWA employees have been told to “just remember who pays your salary.”
They should remember—the punters pay theirs.
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31 October 2024, Trainer Mr Roy Rogers pleaded guilty to a charge issued
pursuant to Local Rule 313 (3) in that following the euthanasia of four horses
he failed to lodge documentary evidence of compliance with LR 313(3) to the
satisfaction of the Stewards within 7 days. The Stewards, after considering all
matters, including • Mr Roger’s guilty plea, forthright manner and otherwise
good record. • Evidence that he had maintained the care of the horses for a
number of months after their last race starts, and attempts made to re-home or
re-habilitate the horses in question during this period. • The critical
importance to the industry that the traceability of horses is effectively
maintained and regulated as expected by the community and those that support
racing. • That the failure to lodge any required notifications had potential to
compromise the proper regulation of these matters by the Principal Racing
Authority. • The need for the penalty to send a clear message as to the
criticality of lodging notifications once horses are retired from racing,
euthanized or otherwise deceased. It was determined to impose a fine of $5,000
with $1,500 of that suspended for a period of two years
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Jesus that punishment does not seem anywhere substantial enough for the charges.
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Yeah this really is a valid point. I'm pretty confident that I do have them in a row.
There’s also more out there—lots of whisper going around, which I haven't been able to substantiate. And honestly, if any of it is true, it’s not something I’m about to put my name on or write about and if it turns out to be off base or anyway spurious, that could definitely come back to bite me.
Bottom line, I stand by my post. I trust the research and think the info’s solid - But time will tell.
Edit:Spelling and Grammar
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For me this shows those within the indusrty have no real grasp of how thin the ice is they are skating on.
The notion that oh once a horse cant earn for us it gets the jab is completely unacceptable- at least put it back in RWWA'S hands, surely thst is what the momey they take out is for.
For clarity im not saying all horses are suitable for rehoming or that enough demand exists but trainers can not be so cavalier in their approach.
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Gossip mongers and irritable fleas are many in The Great Southern. Hard working folk with a love for horses and the Industry should not have to carry the burden of those with small minds and big mouths. I’ve known Roy Rogers for 4 decades, he and his staff work tirelessly with the goodwill of horses a priority … he is an asset to The Industry so get off his back.
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My original post was intended to draw attention to the ongoing mismanagement, division, and alarming apathy within RWWA. They are fully aware of what's been happening in Albany, yet they’re doing the bare minimum to address it.
Why was the first Albany meet relocated? Are the people involved truly as problematic as they appear, or am I simply pointing out an inconvenient truth?
It’s genuinely heartbreaking that animal cruelty exists within an industry that claims to hold these animals in such high regard.
My focus isn’t on Roy or Mark as individuals; I’m confident they’ve done enough to prepare their own beds. What worries me is the chaos they’ve left behind—a trail of neglect that Albany is now forced to deal with, neglect that RWWA has enabled.
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That was in the 90s when there were no rules.
He could have been "disposed of" in Brisbane which would've been financially wise but most people love their horses and want to see them looked after.
I'm glad there are rules in place to look after them now. If no home is available, humane euthanasia is sad but necessary I'm afraid.
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I'm not making comment on any of the content in this thread- merely pointing out what I see as the unfortunate reality of this sport
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places,I think Jamie Kah I think she has taken on past good horses,but as said there must be lots that aren't accounted for.
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What’s going on at Barker.. track no good again..
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