Former Wyong Race Club CEO Tony Drew has been chosen to replace the late Ross Gigg, as the General Manager of Newcastle Harness Racing.
“It’s so sad, I have got enormous shoes to fill and I hope I can do him justice.”
Mr Drew starts his new role in July – he believes one of his greatest challenges will be increasing spectator numbers.
“It’s so easy to stay off course now and have a little punt and watch it on tv, to get people back to the course, it’s exciting and being on course there’s nothing better.”
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