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New Zealanders win Australian Derby without spectators on-course

New Zealanders win Australian Derby without spectators on-course

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New Zealanders win Australian Derby without spectators on-course

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Last weekend the current status of Asian Racing Federation countries was on display with the Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick, Sydney, won by Quick Thinker (AUS) trained by New Zealanders Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman, who are in total lockdown in New Zealand, and the only other Group 1 in the world over the weekend, the 64th Oskai Hai (2000m), run without spectators, as was Randwick.

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Japan’s first Grade 1 race of the spring season, the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) had two notable JRA Grade 1 firsts

Japan’s first Grade 1 race of the spring season, the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) had two notable JRA Grade 1 firsts

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Japan’s first Grade 1 race of the spring season, the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) had two notable JRA Grade 1 firsts

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Japan’s first Grade 1 race of the spring season, the ¥ 281,800,000 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) at Chukyo on Sunday, March 29th, 2020, had two notable JRA Grade 1 firsts, the race was held without spectators due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic and the horse who crossed the line first was demoted.

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Singapore reduces race days and public not admitted to Kranji

Singapore reduces race days and public not admitted to Kranji

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Singapore reduces race days and public not admitted to Kranji

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The Singapore Turf Club (STC) advised on Thursday that in line with the Singapore Government Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Advisory it will be implementing the following stricter precautionary measures because of the Covid-19 pandemic:

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South Africa postpones all race meetings until further notice due to Covid-19 virus lockdown

South Africa postpones all race meetings until further notice due to Covid-19 virus lockdown

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South Africa postpones all race meetings until further notice due to Covid-19 virus lockdown

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The South African Horseracing industry announced on Tuesday at all racing will be postponed from Friday, March 27th, 2020, until further notice due to the national wide lockdown announced by the South African Government on Monday because of Covid-19.

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Dubai World Cup cancelled, racing to cease in New Zealand and Golden success in Hong Kong Derby

Dubai World Cup cancelled, racing to cease in New Zealand and Golden success in Hong Kong Derby

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Dubai World Cup cancelled, racing to cease in New Zealand and Golden success in Hong Kong Derby

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On one side of the world on Sunday, March 22nd, 2020, one Asian Racing Federation member had to cancel their yearly showcase meeting, the Dubai World Cup, on the other side another Asian Racing Federation member held one of its premier races, the Hong Kong Derby.

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Covid-19 action by ARF racing authorities

Covid-19 action by ARF racing authorities

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Covid-19 action by ARF racing authorities

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A week of unprecedented action by racing authorities in various Asian Racing Federation jurisdictions has seen intense restrictions put in place to ensure racing can continue during the world-wide Covid-19 pandemic.

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Sherwood Forest (AUS) proves too strong in New Zealand Derby

Sherwood Forest (AUS) proves too strong in New Zealand Derby

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Sherwood Forest (AUS) proves too strong in New Zealand Derby

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The Tony Pike trained Sherwood Forest (AUS) provided Australian based ex-pat New Zealander jockey Michael Walker with yet another Group 1 win when he teamed up with Pike and the Fastnet Rock gelding for a strong win in the NZ$1m, Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on Saturday, February 29th, 2020.

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New Zealand jockey Lisa Allpress creates history in Riyadh

New Zealand jockey Lisa Allpress creates history in Riyadh

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New Zealand jockey Lisa Allpress creates history in Riyadh

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New Zealand jockey Lisa Allpress created history in the International Jockeys Challenge at King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, on Friday, February 28th, 2020, becoming the first female jockey win in the Asian Racing Federation member country.

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Maxiumum Security (USA) wins the first ever Saudi Cup

Maxiumum Security (USA) wins the first ever Saudi Cup

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Maxiumum Security (USA) wins the first ever Saudi Cup

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The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia held the first Saudi Cup at King Abdulaziz Racetrack, Riyadh, on Saturday, February 29th, 2020, with the USA trained and bred Maximum Security (USA) under Luis Saez winning the historic event.

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ARF members at the forefront for Dubai World Pools

ARF members at the forefront for Dubai World Pools

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ARF members at the forefront for Dubai World Pools

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Asian Racing Federations (ARF) members are at the forefront of the next stage of development of World Pool betting with the announcement that the Hong Kong Jockey Club, in partnership with Dubai Racing Club, will offer World Pool betting for the Dubai Super Saturday meeting (7 March) and Dubai World Cup meeting (28 March) at Meydan Racecourse.

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Ebraz wins Triple Crown, French King races to a double at HH The Amir Sword Festival 2020

Ebraz wins Triple Crown, French King races to a double at HH The Amir Sword Festival 2020

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Ebraz wins Triple Crown, French King races to a double at HH The Amir Sword Festival 2020

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In the presence of HH The Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s Ebraz and HH Sheikh Abdullah Bin Khalifa Al Thani’s French King played out a repeat of last year’s results winning the two, USD 1 million each, features of the HH The Amir Sword Festival 2020 at Al Rayyan Park, Qatar, on Saturday.

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Mozu Ascot dominates Toyko's Grade 1 February Stakes to set up Sydney trip

Mozu Ascot dominates Toyko's Grade 1 February Stakes to set up Sydney trip

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Mozu Ascot dominates Toyko's Grade 1 February Stakes to set up Sydney trip

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Before a crowd of 50,985 at Tokyo on Sunday race favorite Mozu Ascot under Christophe Lemaire captured his second Grade 1 victory in this year’s February Stakes (1600m) and has become the fifth horse to claim Grade 1 titles both on turf and dirt following Kurofune, Agnes Digital, Eagle Cafe and Admire Don.

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Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced

Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced

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Closing Ceremony of the 38th Asian Racing Conference and 2022 venue announced

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After an engaging and informative week, the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) closed on Friday evening, 21 February with Mr. Andrew Harding, Secretary-General of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Executive Director, Racing, of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, thanking the forum’s South African hosts and announcing the venue for the 2022 ARC at a gala closing ceremony in Cape Town’s International Convention Centre.

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ARF General Assembly Press Release

ARF General Assembly Press Release

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ARF General Assembly Press Release

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Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Secretary General, Andrew Harding, provided an update on the activities of the ARF Secretariat during the past 20 months since the 37th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) was staged in Seoul, Korea in May 2018.

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Equine Welfare

Equine Welfare

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Equine Welfare

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Mr. Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), led the eighth Plenary Session, entitled ‘Equine Welfare’, on Friday morning, the final day of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa.

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Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder

Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder

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Engaging with the Government as a stakeholder

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Throughout the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), there are different approaches being implemented across jurisdictions, regions and projects. This was the focus of the penultimate 10th Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa, titled 'Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region'. The session featured presentations and case studies about China, Japan, New Zealand and Korea.

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Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region

Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region

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Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region

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Throughout the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), there are different approaches being implemented across jurisdictions, regions and projects. This was the focus of the penultimate 10th Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Cape Town, South Africa, titled 'Major developments and current strategies in the Asian Region'. The session featured presentations and case studies about China, Japan, New Zealand and Korea.

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Promoting the international movement of horses

Promoting the international movement of horses

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Promoting the international movement of horses

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Host Mr. David Eades introduced the 11th and final Plenary Session of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) on Friday afternoon in Cape Town, South Africa, entitled Promoting the international movement of horses. Pointing out that South Africa racing and breeding has been held back by African Horse Sickness (AHS), Mr. Eades explained that the session would explore where South Africa was, where it is right now and where it plans to be in the future.

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Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference

Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference

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Introduction to the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference

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Mr. Andrew Harding, Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Secretary General, and Executive Director, Racing, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, on behalf of Mr.Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, ARF Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, the Hong Kong Jockey Club, delivered the opening address of the business sessions of the 38th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) on Wednesday morning.

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Ride Like A Girl – Insights into the making of a racing feature film

Ride Like A Girl – Insights into the making of a racing feature film

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Ride Like A Girl – Insights into the making of a racing feature film

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Ride Like A Girl tells the story of Ms. Michelle Payne and the trials and tribulations that led to her historic winning ride aboard Prince Of Penzance in the Race That Stops A Nation, the 2015 G1 Melbourne Cup in Australia.