MEDIA RELEASE 30 MAY 2016

Prominent industry identity Les Bein appointed new Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club President

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The Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club (BGRC) today announced the appointment of Mr Les Bein as the incoming Club President. Mr Bein is synonymous with greyhound racing across the country as an owner and breeder, including Queensland and Australian Hall of Fame greyhound Bogie Leigh. Bein becomes the eighth President of Club, having been on the Committee since 2013 and holding the position of Vice-President for the past two years.

The appointment follows the recent resignation of previous President, Mr. Dale Cartwright who has taken up the position of greyhound representative on the Racing Queensland Board.

ENDS

More Information:

Luke Gatehouse

Chief Executive Officer

Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club

Ph 3862 1744 or 0418 799 025