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Shots fired at Australian steward's home

Racing authorities in Australia are in shock after shots were fired at the home of Racing Victoria's chief steward Terry Bailey.

Bailey has been a central figure in the battle against corruption in the sport and was in his home along with his wife and two daughters when the attack happened but thankfully no-one was hurt.

Despite the shocking incident, Bailey stressed it would not deter him in his efforts to clean up the sport.

"There's a lot people relying on us to ensure there's a level playing field and we'll keep doing that, we're not going to walk away from that," he told www.abc.net.au.

"Over the years, when you're in these integrity roles sometimes people don't like the way you go about your job.

"That's below the belt in my opinion."

Racing Victoria chief executive Bernard Saundry said the organisation was helping police with the investigation.

"We will afford them whatever support is necessary to ensure that the people responsible for this disgraceful act are brought to justice," said Saundry.

"The welfare of Terry and his family remains our number one priority and we ask that their privacy be respected at this distressing time."