Murray appointed HRV Chairman of Stewards

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has a new Chairman of Stewards in Nick Murray.

Murray started with the HRV Stewards Panel in January, 2004, and, save for a period of eight months in 2009-10 when he moved to Racing Victoria, has been on the panel ever since.

HRV CEO John Anderson welcomed Murray to the role.

"Nick has well and truly earned his stripes," Anderson said.

"This is an important time for Nick to be heading up the Stewards Panel, with so much emphasis on racing integrity generally in recent times.

"However, I am sure Nick is up to the task and will be an asset to the organisation in this senior role."

CODY WINNELL