'Personal reasons' cited
The National Horseracing Authority has announced that their Chief Executive Lyndon Barends has, for personal reasons, taken leave of absence until 25 September 2018.
Lyndon Barends – sorting out personal matters
In the interim, the affairs of the NHA will be supervised and managed by the Chairman of the Board, assisted by the Executive Management.
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