Friday, 22 September 2017: Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) Chairman, Mike Symons, today stated the club’s support of the appointments to the Racing Victoria (RV) Board announced by Minister for Racing, Hon Martin Pakula MP, today.

“The MRC welcomes the appointments to the RV Board announced by Minister Pakula today. It brings together a group boasting a broad cross-section of experience and expertise in commercial and finance, wagering, hospitality and entertainment, along with great knowledge of and regard for governance, to lead the Victorian racing industry into the future,” Symons said.



“In particular, on the club’s behalf I’d like to welcome the new Directors, including Brian Kruger to the position of Chairman, and acknowledge his Deputy, Mike Hirst, for his leadership as Acting Chairman throughout the past year.



“I’d also like to thank and congratulate the outgoing Directors for their fine service to Victorian racing, through which the industry has enjoyed strong results and consolidated its position as national leader.



“We look forward to working with the new Board, as well as Minister Pakula and our fellow stakeholders in Victorian racing, in generating ongoing growth and long-term sustainability for the sport in this state.”