Mark Latham is back in the headlines after being turfed from Sydney's premier racecourse. Photo: Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS

Firebrand politician and former federal Labor leader Mark Latham has threatened legal action after being escorted from a race-day event by police.

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Police confirmed a 64-year-old man was removed from the members' area at Sydney's Royal Randwick Racecourse at the request of turf club officials about 1.45pm on Saturday.

No further action was taken as the man complied, NSW Police said in a statement.

Mark Latham was enjoying a sunny spring Saturday at Royal Randwick

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