James Oldring
Chief Executive Officer

A former amateur steeplechase jockey in Great Britain, James has a deep and personal appreciation of what it means to be a front-line participant in the sport of thoroughbred racing.

His career has been entirely built around the sport of horse racing, having worked in racecourse management for The Jockey Club, after which followed seven years at the principal racing authority in Great Britain (The British Horseracing Authority). He was then involved in the creation of British Champions Series (BCS) and British Champions Day (BCD), becoming Operations Director for BCS & BCD responsible for the delivery of Britain’s most valuable raceday, held at Ascot, for nine years.

During the last few years of that, he was also appointed Managing Director of Great British Racing International, the industry organisation responsible for the promotion of British horse racing internationally as well as generating inward investment into GB racing and bloodstock.

He has also been Managing Director of ANZ Bloodstock News, part of the Spotlight Sports Group.

James has a track record of negotiating high-profile sponsorship, broadcast and media contracts as well as leading integrated marketing and digital campaigns, coupled with wide ranging experience in working with commercial, sporting and government organisations. An accomplished relationship builder, he is well practised at operating in complex stakeholder environments and has extensive experience in delivering strategic projects.

He is very fortunate to have experienced high class horse racing around the globe, including in Britain, Ireland, France, Sweden, Italy, Dubai, Qatar, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and the USA.

He is passionate about the thoroughbred itself; believing that these animals are the cornerstone of a multi-billion-dollar global industry and their welfare, and the promotion of their unique abilities, are a fundamental necessity if the sport is to flourish.

Away from horse racing and work, James is dedicated to his family (a father of two young daughters) and has a love for all sport. He’s an occasional triathlete/runner, a passionate snowboarder and (when time allows) an avid reader.

Tony Favazzo
Chief Operating Officer

As the longest serving member of Perth Racing’s Executive Management team, Tony first worked as a casual in the Ascot Racecourse car park in 1990 and worked across most departments, including Food & Beverage supervisor of Tentland at only 18, while completing a Bachelor of Business with a Double Major in Hospitality and Marketing at Edith Cowan University. Tony became a full-time employee in 2001 and joined the Club's executive group in 2005.

As the current COO and Club Licensee, Tony oversees the operations of The Club and his role is crucial to facilitating the development of the Club in the best interests of all major stakeholders, as well as liaising with Stakeholders such as the Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor and Police prior to all major events. Tony has a Company Directors Course Diploma and has been appointed Perth Racing’s Acting Chief Executive Officer on three occasions during his tenure.

Jason Musca
Chief Financial Officer

Jason is a Chartered Accountant with over 25 years’ experience across both Australia and the United Kingdom. His strong commercial acumen and hands on approach has enabled him to successfully partner with senior leadership teams across various businesses as a trusted adviser, delivering tangible positive commercial outcomes. Jason is a long-term passionate racing enthusiast, having owned numerous racehorses over the past 20 years.

Renay Gamble
General Manager People & Culture

An accomplished People, Culture & Safety Executive with 20 years’ experience leading organisational transformation, establishing management frameworks and cultural optimisation. Renay has a broad understanding across a variety of sectors having worked in leadership roles within carbon, conservation, maritime defence and IT&T. Previous to joining Perth Racing in 2022, Renay was the Director People Culture & Safety at Greening Australia Ltd.

Paula Barrow
General Manager Marketing & Communications

Paula brings to Perth Racing extensive experience in marketing and communications, media relations and stakeholder engagement. Paula’s diverse career history spans media and fashion, sport and lifestyle, government and executive education; she has worked for herself, for corporates and for not-for-profits on regional, national and international levels. With a proven track record in growing strong teams through people empowerment, Paula’s specialism is in creative brand development for commercial return.

Originally from the UK, Paula is still enjoying exploring WA with her family – she spends as much time as possible road-tripping, on the river or at the beach, watching sport and enjoying outdoor live music events.