During a long involvement with racing, William Pugsley from Charleville in Queensland has at various times been a trainer, owner, bookmaker, strapper and part time racecaller.

Being the grandson of one of the most powerful people in the Queensland racing industry can have its positives and negatives for emerging hoop Tom Orr.

Horse trainers are known to throw their gallopers ‘in the deep end’ every now and again by setting them a tough task for their upcoming assignment.