In this edition of the OTI Gazette, we have a chat with exciting young trainer Tom Charlton, who recently went into partnership with John O’Shea.
We discuss the success of racing in Hong Kong, send a true marvel into well-deserved retirement, hear the thoughts of our youth about racing and introduce some purchases from the NZ Ready To Run Sale back in November.
CHAT WITH TOM CHARLTON
“Yes, absolutely (on always wanting to be involved in racing). From a very young age I was heavily involved in riding and enjoyed the stable life at home. It was always a natural pathway. Initially I wanted to be a jockey, but that was very short lived as I continued to grow.“
HONG KONG – THE MODEL FOR RACING’S ADMINISTRATORS
“The success of racing in Hong Kong is not restricted to this weekend. Most who study the various racing jurisdictions would rate it as the best managed. The Hong Kong Jockey Club controls the two tracks and the mainland-based training facilities.”