Robert Cram HAPPY RETIREMENT
Racing Victoria (RV) Chairman of Stewards, Robert Cram, has announced his retirement, bringing an end to his stewarding duties at the conclusion of the racing season on July 31, 2023. After four decades dedicated to upholding the integrity of racing, Cram’s retirement marks the end of a remarkable career within the industry. Robert Cram began his journey as a Cadet Stipendiary Steward with the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) in 1982, and for the past 41 years, he has served as an integrity official in Victorian racing. Over the years, he held various roles, including Chairman of Stewards in the South Western, Ballarat District, and Northern District regions of Victoria. Additionally, from 1991 to 1996, Cram served as the director of the state’s apprentice jockey training program. Having been promoted to Senior Stipendiary Steward in 1996, Cram later assumed the position of Deputy Chairman of Stewards – Non Raceday Integrity & Compliance, appointed by RV in 2005. In 2008, he briefly held the role of Manager – Integrity Services for two years before returning to the position of Deputy Chairman of Stewards in 2010. Following Terry Bailey’s departure to Singapore, Cram was appointed Chairman of Stewards in 2018 and has since played a vital role in the industry.
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