John Kanga

by TTR AusNZ John Kanga, chair of the board of Melbourne Racing Club (MRC), has resigned, MRC announced on Friday. In a statement on the club website, Kanga said, "In recent weeks there has been a series of public attacks directed at me personally. While I completely reject the nature and accuracy of those attacks, I do not want them to distract from the Club, its members, or the excitement of the Caulfield Cup Carnival. "My decision to step aside is about putting the interests of the Club and the...

The Melbourne Racing Club announced on Monday that Tom Reilly has been removed as CEO. "Sometimes it just doesn't work out," MRC chairman John Kanga said in a press statement. "Tom was only CEO for three months and when things don't go as well as they should, it is best to pivot and move on. "Everyone can be assured that we have put a management structure in place to ensure a smooth transition. I will spend substantial time at the Club as chairman, as I did before Tom Reilly was...