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(Only applies if home delivery is included in your package), Subscriber-only newsletters straight to your inbox, Todays Paper, a digital replica of the newspaper, SuperCoach Plus for stats, analysis, tips and more, Saturday and Sunday paper delivery* (Not available in all areas). But if your subscription or membership includes home delivery, then you can request to suspend your paper delivery through My Account. He then appointed him in 2018 as the positions executive director of publishing, prompting complaints from some industry participants. His involvement in harness racing spans more than 50 years, as demonstrated by his . Ross has earnt the respect of all sectors of harness racing within the state during the short time he has been with us, and the Board are delighted that he has accepted the position for a three-year term. It is unknown what his "personal reasons" for resigning are. Established pursuant to section 39(1) of the Racing Act, 1958, it officially commenced operations as the Trotting Control Board on January 1, 1947. The states long-suffering harness racing industry has plunged into new turbulence with the resignation of the executive leader of its most sensible body. Sign up to receive our new evening newsletter Two Minutes of Stuff - the news, but different. Neal will be looking for a career replacement and the Board of Directors (HRSA) wishes each and every one of them good luck in their long-term efforts. The appointment follows a detailed and thorough process undertaken by the selection panel. Harness Racing SA has announced expatriate New Zealander Ross Neal has quit just weeks after the resignation of its former chairman, George Fiacchi. The 2020-21 thoroughbred horse of the year awards will be announced at a dinner in Launceston on September 10. However, I will continue to be an avid supporter.". Four years later, he returned to the world's biggest stage looking for redemption. Charge: That you; Conor Crook, as the trainer of FULL SPEED Mike Godber, general manager of the Integrity Unit, said Neal rode to hospital with O'Connell in an ambulance. The RIU polices the racing industry. The couple withheld nearly $400,000 in assembly and hiring fees from the club, though it wasnt easy for their monetary records, prompting their committee to protest racing minister Corey Wingard and treasurer Rob Lucas. Neal has acted tirelessly in the interest of the industry, actively campaigning for expansion and change. Select the subscription offer youd like to buy, click Subscribe with Google, and you will be directed to complete your purchase using your Google account. Will His AI Plans Be Any Different? HRSA wishes to formally announce that Ross Neal has been appointed as the new Chairman of Stewards for Harness Racing SA. Neal has been the chief executive of Harness Racing South Australia for the past three years but it was announced earlier this week . Mr Neal will pursue a change in career direction and the Board wishes him every success in his future endeavors. Ross Neal's Phone Number and Email. Not in conjunction with any other offer. He only recently took up the role of Deputy Chief Steward with Harness Racing Victoria, after three years as HRNSW Chairman Of Stewards. The thought of representing the U.S. in August's World Driving Championship already has kept harness racing driver Jordan Ross awake at night. The successful applicant will take over from Scott Quill who left on July 9 to take up a position in Victoria. Terms & Conditions, 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved | NV. Harness Racing SA has announced expatriate New Zealander Ross Neal has quit just weeks after the resignation of its former chairman, George Fiacchi. Initially starting as a race day steward in 1996, he graduated through the ranks including as a Senior Stipendiary Steward and Investigator and culminating as Co-Chief Stipendiary Steward for all New Zealand racing including thoroughbreds, harness and greyhounds. Accessibility Help. Blair and Lyn O'Connell with their horse Precious Moment after it won at Ashburton. His legacy and contribution are very much appreciated. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. The Harness Racing SA Board has today reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr Ross Neal as CEO. cost) billed approximately 4 weekly for the first 12 weeks. Ross Neal, of the Racing Integrity Unit, at a hearing into charges against jockey David Walker. she said. Required fields are marked *. Godber said he understood Neal did not wish to comment further. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini was left throwing SANDWICH at AC Milan enthusiasts who abused him after the match. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. When he found out his wife had been at the motel he confronted Neal about it, demanding to know the truth of the relationship. They discussed about her becoming a stipendiary steward, how you go about it, how you read a race, and she came home and told me all about it.". Acting Racing Integrity and Stewards Manager, 11 August 2022 Neal called his co-chief stipendiary steward, Nigel McIntyre, for help andMcIntyre picked him up from the hospital, Godber said. "Harness Racing Australia will dictate the process moving forward as to how the matter progresses," he said. Borussia Dortmund vs RB Leipzig: How are they? Turk Warrior is the only cut and dried winner in the two-year-old category and is also likely to poll votes in the overall horse of the year section. READ MORE: *Top jockey fails cannabis test *Michelle Payne to retire? You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. Director of Racing and General Manager Justin Helmich Contact Office of Racing Integrity Prospect Government Offices 171 Westbury Road, Prospect PO Box 1329 Launceston TAS 7250 Phone: 03 6777 1900 Fax: 03 6777 5148 Email: admin@racingintegrity.tas.gov.au Website: http://www.racing.tas.gov.au Privacy Policy Cohen was a harness trainer. The awards are decided by the votes of an 11-person panel comprising: one representative from each of the three clubs; the Thoroughbred Advisory Network chairman; four representatives of Tasracing (chairman, code director, code lead and content producer); and three members of the media. "I am and continue to be passionate about the integrity and performance of our industry and believe I have been true to the intent and purpose of my role throughout my time in this role. Hela was unbeaten in seven Tasmanian starts including the Strutt Stakes and Thousand Guineas. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery $8 billed every 4 weeks for the first 12 weeks, then $36 billed every 4 weeks. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. Contact. This option is only available where expressly indicated with the offer. It will be the smallest thoroughbred meeting for some time at Spreyton on Sunday with only 67 acceptors for the eight races. He was also instrumental in making major reforms in animal welfare, injury reporting, and race sample collection, as well as establishing best practice models including a more consultative and inclusive approach for industry participants and officials. Facebook. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Together they went back to the motel, collected O'Connell's clothes and wedding rings and dropped them back at the hospital, leaving before family arrived. In making this appointment HRSA Board Chairman Gary Crocker stated since arriving in South Australia little more than a year ago Ross has demonstrated all the qualities necessary to drive our industry forward in both a positive and profitable direction. Your email address will not be published. I don't sleep, I've lost 22kg since my wife died. Ross Neal is Chief Executive Officer at South Australian Harness Racing Club Inc. See Ross Neal's compensation, career history, education, & memberships. Mr. Harness Racing SA CHIEF Executive Ross Neal resigns weeks after Chairman George Fiacchi. His involvement in harness racing spans more than 50 years, as demonstrated by his immense passion and leadership, and the Board thanks him for his hard work and contribution. Home Delivery is not available in all areas. 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Neal has been one of its most visible staff, appearing as a prosecutor at tribunal hearings around the country. Press alt + / to open this menu. Engage via Email. Her husband,Blair O'Connell, a Motukararabreeder and trainer, in May called for Neal to resign. Racing Pacing Chasing . See www.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Harness Racing SA has announced that New Zealand expat Ross Neal has resigned weeks after the resignation of its former chairman, George Fiacchi. In fact, he said, Neal had taken the opportunity to conduct an affair with her for more than a year. Ross and Yvonne are the proud parents of two sons Dean (41) who chooses to work away from harness racing, and Grant (37) who has forged a career as a stipendiary steward in the industry. When he was appointed to his current position, HRSA put out a statement saying that Neal had "a wealth of experience, both in harness racing - having been a trainer, driver, club administrator and steward - and externally in senior management.". Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? In May, it was revealed he was with Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) employee Lyn O'Connell in a . Chief Executive Officer at Harness Racing Victoria. Bloomberg Best features the best stories of the day from Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Television, and 120 countries around the world. Any Questions? Sections of this page. READ MORE:Racing industry anti-corruption boss should resign over fatal affair, says husband. ROSS NEAL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (08) 8285 2899 rneal@saharness.org.au 24 February 2023 Newcastle ready to keep up the pace after Dan's big win Last Friday night's feature meeting concluded a highly successful Febfest carnival for the Newcastle Harness Racing Club, highlighted by the running of the Group 2 AVE Technologies Newcastle Mile. Mr Neal has been CEO for the last three years and has acted tirelessly in the interests of the industry- actively campaigning for growth and positive change. Attempts to contact Neal on Monday were unsuccessful. In February, together in a motel room, she suffered the heart attack. Chief executive Ross Neal said it was "absolutely ridiculous" for some people involved in harness racing to suggest swabs were not being tested. A grieving husband is calling for the resignation of a top racing industry corruption investigator,revealed to have been with the man's wifein a motel the night she suffered a fatal heart attack. Please call 1800 070 535. She had been with Ross Neal, the co-chief stipendiary steward for the Racing Integrity Unit, which polices the racing industry. As a consequence of this change Simon Ewen will assume the role of Acting Chairman of Stewards. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. The latest name being thrown up by the rumour mill is Ross Neal. Mr Neal confirmed the HRA executive had issued a "show cause notice". Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Wingard has since threatened to cut government investment for sled racing due to persistent disruptions within the industry, i. e. its monetary management. "It is in their hands." The sign to the administration offices of the SA Harness Racing Club. Company. From then on, you can then use Sign In with Google to access your subscription and Google will do the billing for the subscription and process your payments. Mr. It could take up to 5 business days before your first paper delivery arrives. Other problems come with the fine of a horse co-owner who criticized HRSA on social media, the granting of a drivers license to a teacher banned between states for doping horses and the arrest of two industry participants for transporting 50 kg of methamphetamine. And, Swoop Dog won the Tasmanian and Launceston Guineas and was placed in the Tasmanian Derby and the WFA Mowbray Stakes. O'Connell said he had had to tell the truth to his teenage children, which was very hard. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Racing's co-chiefstipendiary stewardRoss Nealhas resigned for personal reasons and to pursue other interests, he said on Monday. War Correspondent won the 3YO Cup, Carbine Club Trophy, 3YO Classic and a $135,000 race at Moonee Valley. ", Godbersaid Neal was in Christchurch in a private capacity. 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Harness Racing South Australia (HRSA) advises that Ross Neal has been appointed to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective today. Contact Number +61 * **** **** copyright 2023 racing information services enterprise. Ross has earnt the respect of all sectors of harness racing within the state during the short time he has been with us, and the Board are delighted that he has accepted the position for a three-year term. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The latest name being thrown up by the rumour mill is Ross Neal. George Santos would have a new treasurer. His CV suggests he has the right credentials for the Tasmanian job which was advertised at a annual salary of $96,100 to $108,800. 2021 Harnesslink | All Rights Reserved |, Miracle Mile field brings possible record, Hooker Berry and the handsomest horse in the world, Strong Free For Allers to battle at Yonkers, Young stallions lesser known but valuable, Williamson pulls the pin on Majestic Man campaign, Walners Coach K to stand at Dublin Valley Farms. Harness Racing Victoria is a statutory body for which the Victorian Minister for Racing is responsible. Under-fire steward Ross Neal has stood down from his role with the Racing Integrity Unit. Payment will be charged to your Google Account. In fact, O'Connellbelieved, Neal had taken the opportunity to conduct an affair with her for more than a year. Still A Star raced only four times for wins in the Vamos Stakes and the listed $140,000 Anniversary Vase at Caulfield and ran second in the group 3 Victoria Handicap. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. The RIUpolices the racing industry. Ross Neal scored two tries in his debut game for Wasps in November 2018 after arriving from London Scottish Saracens have signed former London Irish, London Scottish and Wasps centre Ross. His involvement in harness racing spans more than 50 years, as demonstrated by his immense passion and leadership, and the Board thanks him for his hard work and contribution. HRSA's statement said that Neal would be leaving his current employment on November 10. Further, in accordance with AHRR 195(1), BUSTER BYRON was disqualified from Race 3 at the Tasmanian Trotting Club meeting on Sunday 26 June 2002. Congratulations to Ross Neal on his appointment as CEO. Tasmania's new chief thoroughbred steward is expected to be announced soon. Neal was previously co-chief steward for the Racing Integrity Unit in New Zealand. There has been plenty of speculation on social media about his likely replacement, with at least three senior interstate stewards and/or administrators 'tipped' to be in the running. Last Update. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. ROSS NEAL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (08) 8285 0700 rneal@saharness.org.au Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com Driving The Future Of Harness Racing 2020-11-13 dean@testmating.com Archives February 2023 January 2023 December 2022 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 July 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 Kapunda Harness Racing Club. Blair O'Connell said in Mayhis wife, licensing secretary for HRNZ, wanted to become a stipendiary steward and told him Neal was helping her with that process. George Santos barricaded himself in the district when local citizens denied meeting with the embattled congressman. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date. We care about the protection of your data. In announcing his appointment, HRSA said Mr Neal had a wealth of experience, in sled racing, having been a coach, driver, club administrator and commissioner, and externally in senior management. Stadium, Arena & Sports Venue. Neal, who is married, confirmed he was with Lyn O'Connell at the motel when she had the heart attack. Teen boys charged with murder over killing of driver in Auckland, The Jugglenaut: How childcare became a for-profit game, Guyon Espiner's last drink: 'Probably wine, but I was too drunk to remember', Chiefs score fastest-ever Super Rugby try in 52-29 win over Moana Pasifika, Owner denies boarded up caf closed because of wage arrears: Vows to re-open, Lorde's post-Covid return to Auckland a psychedelic tour-de-force, Christchurch council wants super city, warning NZ has reached 'peak rates', Be warned: mistakes on census forms can't be corrected or updated, Coastal seawalls take on new urgency in Auckland, as properties crumble away. His legacy and contribution are very much appreciated. Nicolas Seiwald: RB Leipzig Replacement of Konrad Laimer in Salzburg, WATCH: Angry Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini throws a sandwich at AC Milan enthusiasts after never winning. The Racing Integrity Unit today announced Ross Neal had resigned from his co-chief stipendiary steward role. The Office Of Racing Integrity was contacted regarding the rumoured appointment. On Tuesday 11 August 2022, Office of Racing Integrity Stewards conducted a hearing in relation to harness racing trainer Mr Mark Reggett presenting a horse, BUSTER BYRON, with a total carbon dioxide content (TCO2) present in a pre-race blood sample above the permitted threshold. Not in conjunction with any other offer. But in the best possible way. 24 August 2021 | HRSA Media The Harness Racing SA Board has today reluctantly accepted the resignation of Mr Ross Neal as CEO. The three-year-old award is more interesting with War Correspondent, Hela and Swoop Dog all having claims after outstanding seasons. Mr Neal is a highly experienced steward from New Zealand with an involvement spanning over 20 years. Phone: (03) 62 144 260 admin@taspacing.com.au Welcome to the TTC The Tasmanian Trotting Club (TTC) is the major Harness racing club in Tasmania, located in Hobart. Initially he denied any affair, and said the meeting at the motel was innocent. r***@saharness.org.au. Neal has been the chief executive of Harness Racing South Australia for the past three years but it was announced earlier this week that he had resigned. This special highlights the best of the fifth annual event which was held in Singapore from November 14-17. A grieving husband is calling for the resignation of a top racing industry corruption. Mr Neal is a highly experienced steward from New Zealand with an involvement spanning over 20 years. "Horses are regularly swabbed pre race and post race and all of those swabs have been sent to Racing Laboratory Services in Victoria, which is world-renowned," he said. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Racing industry anti-corruption boss should resign over fatal affair, says husband, Teen boys charged with murder over killing of driver in Auckland, The Jugglenaut: How childcare became a for-profit game, Guyon Espiner's last drink: 'Probably wine, but I was too drunk to remember', Chiefs score fastest-ever Super Rugby try in 52-29 win over Moana Pasifika, Owner denies boarded up caf closed because of wage arrears: Vows to re-open, Lorde's post-Covid return to Auckland a psychedelic tour-de-force, Christchurch council wants super city, warning NZ has reached 'peak rates', Be warned: mistakes on census forms can't be corrected or updated, Coastal seawalls take on new urgency in Auckland, as properties crumble away. South Australian Harness Racing Club. Mr Neal will pursue a change in career direction and the Board wishes him every success in his future endeavors. Military exercise with Russian aircraft leaves Belarus for the Donetsk region, Arsenal News LIVE: Caicedo TWIST, Tierney PRESS to Newcastle, Gunners eye Julian Brandt latest, Leicester City ace Tete could hear bombs fall while at Shakhtar Donetsk. In the shadow of a turbulent future, The Bloomberg New Economy Forum brought together world leaders for face-to-face discussions on the global threats we face. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. "If that was one of their wives that this had happened to, they would want the truth and want people to have rung them straight away and said 'your wife's had a heart attack'. Disclaimers McIntyre said he was at home on the night of the incident and got a call to go and "assist" Neal. As a consequence of this change Simon Ewen will assume the role of Acting Chairman of Stewards. The most recent controversy has referred to the easing of monetary costs of groceries, with some other people claiming that they are likely to be maximum to prevent accordingly. This week we decided to step away from present racing and we focussed on finding out more about the MAN Ross Neal. "He would come down every six weeks or so for work and she'd meet up and have dinner with him, the first few times that was fine, I understood. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Blair O'Connell, a Motukarara trainer and breeder, learned his wife was critically ill only by a phone call from the hospital. Seewww.advertiser.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. He said Neal could not champion "integrity" after having an affair with an employee -Lyn O'Connell worked as a casual stenographer for the integrity unit -while she was vulnerable and battling cancer. This automatically renews to be charged as $24 (min. . Who is Harness Racing Victoria Headquarters 400 Epsom Rd, Flemington, Victoria, 3031, Australia Phone Number +61 383780200 Website www.thetrots.com.au Revenue $12.4M Industry Insurance Harness Racing Victoria's Social Media Is this data correct? Blair O'Connell said his wife, licensing secretary for Harness Racing NZ, wanted to become a stipendiary steward and told him Neal was helping her with that process. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. The second biggest story of the week, at least as far as harness racing goes, was the industry's lack of alarm about Ross Cohen's testimony in Fishman's trial. Mr Neal has been CEO for the last three years and has acted tirelessly in the interests of the industry- actively campaigning for growth and positive change.