Andrew Webster: What odds this is all a case of horse envy Former friends Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton. Rich people and their pets. That's essentially what this engrossing spat between Gai Waterhouse and John Singleton is, although there can be no disputing the damage it's doing and the people involved. Specifically, there has been concern all week about the welfare of Andrew Johns, who Singleton slammed from a variety of angles after he failed to front Monday's inquiry. "He's not in a good way," one of Johns' friends said. Johns was hoping his role in the More Joyous inquiry on Monday would end as soon as his statement to Racing NSW investigators was submitted. No chance. The thought of fronting Gai versus Singo, Part II and the vanguard of broadcast reporters on Druitt St in the city on Monday would be going down as well as a schooner of nails, but it's something he has agreed to do as much to clear his own name as anyone else's. You want to know who is tough? Gai Waterhouse. You can say she craves publicity too much. You can question the credibility of her husband Robbie. You can insist there's too much of her son Tom on Friday night footy. But when it came to defending the reputation and honour of her family, she stood strong in a room full of men, switched to DEFCON 1 and went nuclear. "Chinese whispers from a trumped up little jockey, a brothel owner and a football player," she boomed in reference to Allan Robinson, Eddie Hayson and Johns -- none of whom fronted to defend Singleton. That remark aside, there were two startling pieces of evidence that have slipped under the radar. The volley of phone calls between Robinson, Hayson and Johns from about 2pm until after the All Aged Stakes needs far greater explanation. It will be interesting to hear what Johns has to say in this respect. And then there was this line, from Gai Waterhouse to Singleton across the table: "You are just insanely jealous of Pierro." Pierro is the Waterhouse stable's star colt who was retired to stud after the Doncaster Handicap for no less than $35 million. He has been the golden-haired boy of Tulloch Lodge since winning the Golden Slipper last year, while Gai described Singleton's pride and joy otherwise known as More Joyous as "old" in front of everyone at the inquiry. Many owners over the years have privately complained that Waterhouse has been too preoccupied with her winning horses. That her operation is too big. As one told us: "You only seem to hear from Gai when your horses are winning -- or she wants you to buy more." Could the subtext to this bitter fallout between Gai and Singo be nothing more than petty jealousy? Over horsies? Between rich people and their pets? Kurtley Beale scoring a try playing for the Rebels against the Chiefs last weekend. KURTLEY Beale needs to go into his local JB Hi-Fi this weekend, buy up the DVD box sets of Boardwalk Empire and The Wire and Friends and stay on the lounge on Saturday nights for the rest of his career. Take it from someone who just did Febfast: the DVD box set and the chocolate Paddle Pop are essential on the road to sobriety. His decision to defy a promise to the Rebels and the ARU to keep off the drink -- after belting two teammates in Durban, on the drink -- and then get on the drink at the Storm-Raiders match in Melbourne last weekend is astounding. If he did so with his teammates, as speculated, then they must really question their own set of standards for not advising Beale he was potentially throwing away his career with every sip. You can't help but wonder, alas, if this is all part of some clandestine plan for Beale to find himself at the Waratahs next season. The NSW province has been circling Beale for weeks since he was sent home from South Africa. A credibility test is looming for the ARU and new boss Bill Pulver if the Rebels sack him and the Tahs want to sign him. WHAT about the traffic around Moore Park when the Swans are playing at the SCG and the Roosters are trotting out on to Allianz Stadium? Those attempting to find a park in the area last Sunday are still trying to explain the meaning of certain colourful words to their children. We're told the AFL unveils its season draw after the NRL and Super Rugby, and often schedules a clash knowing the Swans will start at 1pm. Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare is considering a limit on the number of second-hand handguns dealers can stock. Picture: Ross Schultz Source: News Limited THE anger coming out of League Central after WADA boss John Fahey accused the game of sweeping the drugs crisis "under the carpet" was palpable. Rightly so, when you think of this remark from Justice Minister Jason Clare at the mother of all press conferences on February 7. Don't underestimate how much we know. With every passing day, it is obvious how much they know. Not a lot. "I walk in the closet and I put the green jacket on every morning." - Adam Scott. And nothing but the jacket? "It's horrifying." - The mother of 28-year-old school teacher Maureen Oleskiewicz, whose daughter died after she choked on a hotdog watching the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Grounded. He just has to stay grounded." - Canberra coach David Furner on Blake Ferguson. Indeed, he's come down off the rooftop and could've played himself into a sky blue jumper. Still awake! So annoying. Sore foot. Sore head. Think I'm Hungary." - A tweet from Eels fullback Jarryd Hayne. Damn you, predictive text - or atrocious spelling. Queensland legend Darren Lockyer says you cannot go past Rain Affair in the Group 1 BTC Cup at Eagle Farm today "Good barrier and fourth up from a spell so he will be fit." We speak to the Waratahs hooker ahead of tonight's clash with the Stormers at Allianz Stadium. I've seen this Lions mockumentary in which you sing The Lion Sleeps Tonight. That was a stich-up! That was off camera, and they put it in. Bloody media dude from the bloody ARU. A personal favourite? The Jungle Book is a personal favourite of mine. But not the song itself. You sing it to your kids? I'm single, mate. You're mixing me up with Cliffy Palu. I should be on that new bloody bachelor show. I can see why girls don't have a crack, especially with this luscious beard of mine. They would have to kiss through some bush. Mate, you've had long hair, short hair, dreaded hair, handlebar moustaches. What. Is. Doing? Whatever feels right at the time. At this moment, I can't be bothered going into a supermarket and buying a bloody razor. One week turned into two and not it's just pure laziness. Getting anything caught in it? No, not really. I have to wash it twice a day because it reeks so much, after training. Pure hygiene over here, mate. You rejected massive offers last month to sign with French side Toulouse. How would you have gone in the south of France? I will say one phrase in French to you: je ne sais pas. It means, "I don't know." A man like yourself with some culture should know what that means. How is Israel Folau going? He's on fire. They should play a special song for him when he comes out of the tunnel. That Rick James song Super Freak. His fashion sense doesn't match his humility. Too trendy for me.