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Jack Gramenz and Sam McKeith

Racing boss hits out at 'cheats' in racecourse fight

Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys says "cheats" are using the Rosehill inquiry to "undermine racing". (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A historic Australian racecourse should be redeveloped to help address the nation's housing crisis, says an industry leader who's hit out at a "smear" campaign over the high-tension issue.

Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys used an address on Friday to claim "cheats and undesirables" were smearing his reputation as he backed a controversial plan to develop Sydney's Rosehill  Racecourse as a way to secure racing's future.

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