MEDIA RELEASE: Thursday, 21 October 2010

NSWROA APPLAUDS DECISION OF SYDNEY CLUBS TO SECURE THE FUTURE OF THOROUGHBRED RACING IN NSW

The NSW Racehorse Owners Association (NSWROA) applauds the decision of the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) and Sydney Turf Club (STC) to merge to secure the future of thoroughbred racing in New South Wales.

NSWROA President, Mr Ray McDowell said “The Association has been working hard with the AJC and STC to deliver the racing industry in Sydney with a new and better product. The Association is firmly of the belief that the decision of the Clubs to merge will be a contributory factor towards making racing in Sydney successful and profitable which in turn will give a flow-on effect to support all racing in New South Wales.”

Mr McDowell stated “I encourage all racing participants to work together to ensure that racing in New South Wales is successful and continues to move forward”.

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