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International Horse Racing Administrator - currently Korea
Perth,WA
Work Preference
Timeline
Senior Steward & Racing Advisor
Korea Racing Authority, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
01.2024 - Current
Chief Stipendiary Steward
Selangor Turf Club, MALAYASIA
05.2019 - 12.2023
Director of Racing/Board Director of Jockey Greece
Horse Races SA - OPAP Group, GREECE
10.2015 - 05.2019
Chief Racing Administrator
Bahrain Race Club, BAHRAIN
06.2014 - 06.2015
Racing Advisor & Stewards Manager
Bangalore Turf Club , INDIA
01.2008 - 03.2010
General Manager of Integrity
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, NEW ZEALAND
09.2006 - 12.2007
Director of Racing and Chief Stipendiary Steward
Emirates Racing Authority, UAE
10.2001 - 07.2006
Chairman of Stipendiary Stewards
WATC (RWWA), WESTERN AUSTRALIA
08.1989 - 09.2001
Professional Steward and Racing Administrator
WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NEW SOUTH WALES
05.1979 - 08.1989
Associate of Applied Science - Equine Management
Curtin University
01.1977 - 12.1978
Work History
Senior Steward & Racing Advisor
Korea Racing Authority, Seoul, SOUTH KOREA
01.2024 - Current
- In charge of all race day Officials and ensure the governance of races in South Korea by applying rules and global best practices.
- Pivotal in the education of Cadet Stewards through training sessions and conducted Apprentice Jockey education sessions.
- Instrumental in initiating the utilization of a 'remote stewarding system'.
Chief Stipendiary Steward
Selangor Turf Club, MALAYASIA
05.2019 - 12.2023
- Conducted all of horse racing administration, including chairing all raceday inquiries.
- Developed the SLTC Apprentice School
- Facilitated the renewal of the inner track to augment racing.
- Establish an alternative 'inner' track to augment racing
- MRA Delegation Sec. at 38th ARC - Capetown and Delegate 39th ARC - Melbourne
Director of Racing/Board Director of Jockey Greece
Horse Races SA - OPAP Group, GREECE
10.2015 - 05.2019
- Controlled all facets of racing for HRSA as the racing facilitators
- Restocking equine population,
- Writing entire race program
- Creating new use and alterative income streams for racing venue.
- Introduced a Ratings Based Handicap System
- Facilitated GREECE's inclusion into:
- - EMHRF
- - Part II of IFHA Blue Book
- Seconded as Chairman of Stewards to Jockey Club of CYPRUS for a 2 month period
Chief Racing Administrator
Bahrain Race Club, BAHRAIN
06.2014 - 06.2015
Racing Advisor & Stewards Manager
Bangalore Turf Club , INDIA
01.2008 - 03.2010
General Manager of Integrity
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, NEW ZEALAND
09.2006 - 12.2007
Director of Racing and Chief Stipendiary Steward
Emirates Racing Authority, UAE
10.2001 - 07.2006
Chairman of Stipendiary Stewards
WATC (RWWA), WESTERN AUSTRALIA
08.1989 - 09.2001
Professional Steward and Racing Administrator
WESTERN AUSTRALIA & NEW SOUTH WALES
05.1979 - 08.1989
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Equine Management
Curtin University
Perth, Western Australia 01.1977 - 12.1978
Skills
Strong decision-making
Operational efficiency
Team management & leadership
Regulatory compliance
Industry networking
Problem-solving
Equine Welfare and Quarantine
Safety protocols
Summary
Proven global horse racing administrator with more than 40 years experience.
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
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Portfolio
Chairman of 1st International Stewards Conf
Member of Executive Council of Asian Racing Federation
Delegate at Turf Authorities of India
World THB Racehorse Ranking Committee 2004
Speaker at 38th Asian Racing Conference, Capetown, RSA, 2020
Overview
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Over 4 decades as international horse racing administrator
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Leader renowned for ensuring integrity, safety & welfare.
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Applying best practices for operational efficiency & returns.
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Education & mentoring of Industry personnel.
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Project Management, development, reviews & investigations.
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With a large global network of Industry associates & contacts.
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Available for:locum, interim relief,Remote Stewarding, reviews
47
47
years of professional experience
Quote
"The greatness of a Nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
Mahatma Gandhi
Accomplishments
Leader and developer of high level international Horse Racing administrations.
Chairman of 1st International Stewards Conference attached to Asian Racing Conference.
Renowned for achieving results whilst ensuring highest standards and global best practices.
A global Horse Racing leader with a vast network of colleagues and associates.
Excellent mentor and tutor of Horse Racing Industry personnel - developing a cohesive, professional Team
Well know for a 'hands on' approach coupled with excellent equine and equestrian knowledge and experience.
References and endorsed by global Horse Racing leaders.
Software
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Arabic
Beginner (A1)
Hindi
Beginner (A1)
Greek
Beginner (A1)
Additional Information
Has had an active past-time involvement in the equestrian riding disciplines since youth.
- Competing on several of own horses at CCI** Eventing in Western Australia in 90s.
- Rode as an Amateur in Picnic races at Landor in early 70s
- Competed in rodeos AUS and NZ 70s
With A/Dip. Equine Management has maintained a strong interest in exercise physiology and advances in equine welfare and management.
Inventor of several Horse Racing innovations and known as a very 'hands on' operator.