A second racing chief executive has joined the open market as Richmond continue their search to replace Brendon Gale, after Josh Blanksby announced on Tuesday he was standing down as Melbourne Racing Club CEO.
Blanksby has been at the helm of the MRC, which runs Caulfield, Sandown and Mornington racecourses as well as several gaming venues, for the past seven years.He was a key driver of the Caulfield redevelopment, which includes a new inner track and mounting yard area, and his departure continues the upheaval across racing’s key leadership posts.
Recruitment firm Transearch International is running the Richmond process, alongside a board subcommittee. The MRC is undergoing a complete overhaul of its Caulfield precinct, with the state government granting approval last week for the proposed demolition of the glass-fronted Rupert Clarke grandstand.In a statement released on Tuesday, the MRC said Blanksby was instrumental in securing the MRC’s 65-year lease at Caulfield Racecourse, navigated the turbulent COVID-19 crisis and was widely seen as a pioneer in the racing media rights industry.
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