Chairman's resignation casts shadow over Caulfield Cup start
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Melbourne's Spring Racing Carnival is kicking into gear under the cloud of a controversial resignation. The day before the Caulfield Cup began, Melbourne Racing Club chairman John Kanga stood down.
Breakdown
- John Kanger resigned as chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club. 10s
- Kanger cited inaccurate public attacks, which he rejects, as the reason for his resignation. 15s
- Details of a 2014 drug case linked to a car Kanger owned were recently published. 23s
- Racing figures, including Gay Waterhouse, expressed sadness at Kanger's departure. 39s
- The Caulfield Cup Carnival continued with strong attendance despite the resignation. 1m 4s