Session 9

The Future Sustainability of Racing and Breeding

February 12, 2026

Leaders and industry practitioners from racing and breeding will examine the challenges presented by declining foal crops worldwide and strategies and initiatives to support the sustainability of the industry’s workforce.

Speakers

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Speakers

Andrew Harding

Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation

Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Abdulkarim al Adhayani

Owner, Sama Farm, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Kate Galvin

Nomination Sales and Operating Manager, Jonabell Farm, Godolphin USA

Andrew Hore-Lacy

Chief Executive Officer, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse

Jayne McGivern

Chief Executive Officer, Sports Boulevard Foundation

Annise Montplaisir

Co-Founder and Executive Director, Amplify Horse Racing

Philip Newton

Chair, Thoroughbred Breeders' Association

Stu Rowson

CEO, Lucky Socks Media

Yukio Shimokobe

CEO, Thoroughbred Breeders Club, Co. Ltd

Chair, Hakodate Racehorse Owners Association

Panellist

Kate Galvin
Kate Galvin
Nomination Sales and Operating Manager, Jonabell Farm, Godolphin USA

Panellist

Yukio Shimokobe
Yukio Shimokobe

CEO, Thoroughbred Breeders Club, Co. Ltd

Chair, Hakodate Racehorse Owners Association

CEO, Thoroughbred Breeders Club, Co. Ltd; Chair, Hakodate Racehorse Owners Association

Panellist

Andrew Hore-Lacy
Andrew Hore-Lacy
Chief Executive Officer, Thoroughbred Breeders Australia and Aushorse

Panellist

Panellist

Jayne McGivern
Jayne McGivern
Chief Executive Officer, Sports Boulevard Foundation

Panellist

Annise Montplaisir
Annise Montplaisir
Co-Founder and Executive Director, Amplify Horse Racing