By virtue of the relevant Rules of racing, the Stewards are imbued with wide ranging powers in order for them to properly control and regulate their respective racing codes. It is the Stewards task to ensure that the Rules of Racing are adhered to and to investigate, determine and where necessary penalise any breaches of the Rules. The Stewards are responsible for the conduct of race meetings throughout the State in addition to the conduct of all persons registered in varying capacities in the various racing codes.
Mr John Zucal, Chairman of Stewards, has the responsibility of overseeing all Stewards operations across the three codes in addition to his responsibilities as Chairmen of Stewards at the Turf Club and reports directly to the Integrity Assurance Committee.
Mr Denis Borovica - Manager Stewards Administration. Has the responsibilities of the Registrar/Deputy Registrar for all three codes of racing and is the primary point of reference for all integrity related licensing and registration matters. This includes oversight of all Lead Regulator responsibilities associated with Public Syndication of race horses. Also manages Primary Stewards Inquiries and Appeals in all codes in addition to assisting the Chairman of Stewards in the management of all Stewards integrity functions.
Mr Brad Lewis - Thoroughbreds, Mr William Delaney Harness and Mr Carlos Martins - Greyhounds, are the Chairmen of Stewards of their respective codes and with the assistance of their deputies and Stipendiary Stewards are responsible for the control and regulation of their codes.
