News Article - Australian Harness Racing

Panel announced

21 September 2011

HRNSW Regulatory Manager Reid Sanders will be joined by Des Gleeson and Justice Wayne Haylen QC

The Harness Racing NSW Board today resolved to appoint a three man panel to conduct the inquiries relating to the current investigation.

They are Mr Reid Sanders (HRNSW Regulatory Manager), Mr Des Gleeson (former Racing Victoria Chairman of Stewards) and Justice Wayne Haylen QC.

As per the Australian Harness Racing Rules, the Board authorises them with the power to act as Stewards for these matters.

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