Kanga’s bold racing comeback bid: Controversial figure nominates for Flemington board

John Kanga has launched a bid to join the Victorian Racing Club board little more than 12 months after walking away from the racing industry amid a cloud of controversy. Kanga put to bed weeks of speculation and personal denials that he would run for a seat on the VRC committee by lodging his nomination on Wednesday night. Popular among racegoers, the colourful identity’s name adds extra spice to what is shaping as one of the most divisive and highly political VRC elections in the club’s history.