The Provincial Racing Association of NSW has elected James Heddo, Chief Executive of the Gosford Race Club as its new Chairman.

Heddo replaces Peter De Vries from the Illawarra Turf Club who completed his two year term at the Association’s 2014 Annual General Meeting.

Brian Fletcher, Chief Executive of the Hawkesbury Race Club, was elected Vice Chairman.

Also at the Annual General Meeting, members expressed their appreciation for the contribution Mr De Vries made as Chairman.

The appointment of Heddo, coincided with the release of the Racing NSW 2014 Strategic Plan.

Heddo congratulated Racing NSW on the initiatives included in the Plan and the direction in which the Plan steers racing in this state;

“The new Strategic plan, although highlighting the need for taxation parity with other states, establishes goals that all sections of the industry should embrace and support. “ Mr Heddo said.