'Fresh set of eyes' – Racing Queensland executive Goodbody to lead HRA

20 October 2025 | Tim Rowe
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Queensland administrator Richard Goodbody will leave his role at Racing Queensland after seven years, having been named as the replacement for Andrew Kelly as chief executive of Harness Racing Australia. 

Administrator Richard Goodbody will bring major sporting event experience as well as in-depth tricode knowledge to harness racing after being appointed to a key national role overseeing the standardbred industry.

 

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