Toowoomba club happy to assist Racing Qld probe - ABC Local

Posted May 07, 2013 08:23:15

The chief executive officer of the Toowoomba Turf Club in the state's south concedes the inquiry into Racing Queensland may air some of the industry's dirty linen.

The State Government says the inquiry will examine contracts signed by Racing Queensland during the reign of the previous Labor government.

Turf club CEO Aaron Clancy says the inquiry is necessary to restore confidence in the industry.

"We will be more than happy to accommodate any request that is put forth to us and any information that is required we will cooperate 100 per cent," he said.

The Toowoomba club has previously clashed with Racing Queensland over the funding of the cushion track at Clifford Park.

Mr Clancy says his organisation will help where it can.

"At the end of the day there has been a lot of criticism for racing in Queensland, with no increased prize money and other issues along the way," he said.

"I think it's important for any business or any industry to be transparent."

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