QRIC engages independent investigation into processes around protest decisions

11 April 2024

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has engaged the services of
well-known racing integrity expert Des Gleeson to review the processes around two recent protest decisions and Beaudesert and the Gold Coast.

Mr Gleeson has more than 35 years’ stewarding experience in Thoroughbred and Harness racing, he is a Member of the Victorian Racing Tribunal and has also held the dual role of Racing Victoria Director of Integrity Services and Chairman of Stewards.

Mr Gleeson will review the processes around the Queensland stewards’ decision to uphold a protest in Race 3 at Beaudesert on Saturday, 30 March, 2024 and the processes around the steward’s decision to uphold a protest in Race 6 at the Gold Coast on Saturday, 23 March 2024.

Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner Shane Gillard said the independence of an external investigation was essential for transparency.

“Even though there is no right of appeal against any decision of the Stewards in relation to a protest, this independent investigation may provide us with information that will benefit future protest rulings,” he said.

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Media Contact: Vincene Overs
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