NSW Racing Minister Troy Grant has announced John Messara will continue as Racing NSW chairman, appointed for another three years.
Four appointments to the board were made, with current board members Messara and Russell Balding continuing in their board roles. Balding has been elevated to Deputy Chairman.
The two outgoing board members are Ken Brown and Naseema Sparks, replaced by new board additions Saranne Cook and Jennifer Owen.
Welcome Saranne Cooke and Jennifer Owen to @RacingNSW board, both bring a wealth of experience and advocacy of country racing.
— Troy Grant (@troygrant) December 10, 2015
Messara was instrumental in the set-up of The Championships, a rich new carnival for NSW racing in autumn.
Racing NSW recently were also a key player in a cross-code win for the state, with tax legislation changes in NSW putting more money in the coffers for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhounds racing. Racing NSW further boosted prizemoney for country racing with announcements in November.
Messara also acts as chairman of Racing Australia, which on Wednesday held off on proposed new and mandatory helmets for jockeys, which has been vehemently opposed by a number of riders for a range of safety reasons.
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