International Liaison Officer 32nd Asian Racing Conference Organising Committee

International Liaison Officer 31st Asian Racing Conference Organising Committee

The Asian Racing Conference was established in Tokyo in 1960.
The objectives are to meet and foster goodwill and mutual understanding through conferences, to promote horseracing and breeding, to encourage and develop mutually beneficial objectives and strategies between racing organisations, and to exchange ideas and information on matters connected with horseracing.

Executive Board Member Australian Racing Board

The National administration body for the Australian Thoroughbred Racing Industry which has responsibility for making and amending the Australian Rules of Racing, so as to provide uniform practices, conditions and integrity standards for thoroughbred racing, throughout Australia. The Australian Racing Board also initiates, develops and implements policies conducive to the enhancement and well-being of the Australian Racing Industry.

Chief Executive Officer Western Australian Turf Club

Responsible for the overall clubs organisation and the administration of thoroughbred racing throughout Western Australia.
The WATC role and responsibilities include the conducting of race meetings, Club membership, manage Club revenue, costs and assets, race sponsorship, the providing of training facilities, Carnival/Feature race day strategy and development, promotions, management of club wagering, race programming, corporate entertainment, catering, and the maintaining of grounds and facilities.

Board Member Eventscorp Advisory Council [Division W.A Tourism Commission]

Responsible for the securing and staging of hallmark events in W.A. to generate event Tourism into the state. Attracting and hosting these events generated significant economic return to W.A. in a most cost-effective manner. Another objective of hosting these events, increased the level of media and promotional opportunities for W.A. and fostered efficient and effective management of events in cooperation with appropriate interested parties.

Chief Executive Officer ACT TAB

Responsible for the operation and provision of totalizator betting services in the Australian Capital Territory. ACT/TAB is an ACT Statutory Authority with approximately 250 permanent and casual staff involved in providing betting services in the Territory.

	General Manager Elders Livestock Insurance Brokers
	Hogg Robinson Australia Insurance Brokers

Specialised in all aspects of bloodstock insurances, arranging policies for leading Owners ,Trainers, and Breeders. Results elevated both companies into positions of pre-eminence within the bloodhorse insurance industry in Australia.

Chairman 1980-1990 Oakbank Racing Club

President 1982-1987 Bloodhorse Breeders Association [SA Division]

Director/Proprietor Dibden Park Stud

Commercial bloodstock breeding operation, prime responsibilities included Stud management, general administration and promotional activities relating to the Bloodhorse industry.

Breeder of "Handy Proverb" 1985 VRC Derby winner

"Brian Mayfield-Smith's Handy Proverb had always shown staying promise and won the Fernhill Handicap as a juvenile. He realised that potential during his spring three-year-old campaign, scoring impressively in the Peter Pan Stakes before later winning the Gloaming Stakes and Victoria Derby."    Ray Thomas - The Daily Telegraph