Peter V’Landys accuses politicians of ‘outright lies’ as plan to extend Racing NSW chair Russell Balding’s tenure fails

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The Racing NSW chief executive, Peter V'Landys, has accused politicians of spreading outright lies" and mainly wrong diatribes" during the parliamentary debate that ultimately resulted in the loss of his chairman.

One of the most powerful men in Australian sport, V'Landys is overseen by the Racing NSW board. He has held the position of chief executive for nearly 20 years, 12 of those with Russell Balding as chair.

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