Inquiry launched into social media posts after Caulfield scratching
Stewards investigate social media posts from Hulbert Racing account after horse scratched from Caulfield
Stewards are investigating comments made from a social media account of a trainer who was forced to scratch his horse at Caulfield because of traffic.
Lady of Five, trained by Peter Hulbert and his son Will, was scratched from the fillies Blue Diamond Preview because they couldn’t get the horse to the course on time.
In comments made to their stable's X account, the post said:
"Lady Of Five is fine guys. We allowed 2 hours for a 50 minute trip to Caulfield and some retard crashed on the highway and stuffed everything. She will have a jump out Tuesday at Pakenham and race next weekend at Caulfield in the 1000m group 3 Chairman’s".
In responding to one user the account then posted: "They’re everywhere might go jump in a machete bin so I don’t call anyone a poof".
After one user questioned their use of language, the account said: "I chose it carefully. Cheers".
Lady Of Five is fine guys. We allowed 2 hours for a 50 minute trip to Caulfield and some retard crashed on the highway and stuffed everything. She will have a jump out Tuesday at Pakenham and race next weeend at Caulfield in the 1000m group 3 Chairman’s
— Hulbert Racing (@HulbertRacing) January 24, 2026
Stewards confirmed on Saturday afternoon they were investigating.
"Stewards adjourned an inquiry into social media comments via the Hulbert X account. Stewards have not been able to speak with stable at this stage but will look to conclude as soon as possible."
Betsy is not suggesting either trainer made the comments, only that they were posted to their account and that stewards are investigating.
Betsy is attempting to contact the stable.
