Conference Information
Sessions
Session 1
Racing's Lifeblood
Speakers
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Breon Corcoran
CEO, Betfair
Philippe Germond
Chairman & CEO, PMU
Paul Bittar
CEO, British Horseracing Authority
Jennifer Owen
Research Consultant, Aspire Wealth Management Pty Limited
David Attenborough
Managing Director & CEO, Tabcorp
Concurrent Session 1A
The Pattern: Now & in the Future
Speakers
William A. Nader
Executive Director of Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Brian Kavanagh
CEO, Horse Racing Ireland
Adel Almazroa
General Manager, Equestrian Club of Riyadh
Panel Discussion
William A. Nader, Brian Kavanagh, Kevin Dixon, Greg Purcell, Robin Bruss, Nigel Gray, Carl Hamilton
Concurrent Session 1B
Movement of Horses
Speakers
Dr Brian Stewart
Head of Equine Welfare and Veterinary Services with Racing Victoria and Chairman of both the International Group of Specialist Racing Veterinarians (IGSRV) and the IFHA International Movement of Horses Committee
Dr Susanne Münstermann
Scientific and Technical Department , OIE Paris
Dr Anthony Kettle
Head of Veterinary Department, Dubai Racing Club
Peter Gibson
CEO, Racing South Africa
Session Interview
Dr Brian Stewart
Session 2
The Community Impact
Speakers
Dr Koji Sato
Presidential Counsellor for Foreign Affairs, Japan Racing Association and Chairman, the Asian Racing Federation
The Hon. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung GBS JP
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government
The Hon. John Brumby
Former Premier and Treasurer of Victoria and Vice Chancellor's Professorial Fellow, University of Melbourne & Monash University
Dr Alan Jackson
Chairman, TVN
Michael Lynch CBE AM
CEO, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority
Panel Discussion
The Hon. Matthew Cheung Kin-chung GBS JP, The Hon. John Brumby
Concurrent Session 2A
Fair Competition and Drug Control
Speakers
Dr Kanichi Kusano
Deputy Manager of Equine Department Veterinary Section, Japan Racing Association
Dr Perikles Simon
Department of Sports Medicine, Disease Prevention and Rehabilitation
Dr Yves Bonnaire
General Manager, Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques
Dr Seungho Ryu
International Racing Manager, Korea Racing Authority
Dr Paul-Marie Gadot
Head of Horses and Control Department , France Galop
Louis Romanet
Counsellor of the Chairman for International Affairs, France Galop and Chairman, French Racing & Breeding Committee
Panel Discussion
Dr Yves Bonnaire, Dr Paul-Marie Gadot, Louis Romanet
Concurrent Session 2B
Racecourses & Environmental Sustainability
Speakers
Mimi Cunningham
Director of Human Resources and Sustainability, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Andrew James
Director and Shareholder, Populous
Koji Katsumi
Head of Environmental Measures, Japan Racing Association
Panel Discussion
Andrew James, Koji Katsumi
Session 3
Connecting with the Customer
Speakers
Richard Cheung
Executive Director of Customer and Marketing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Thomas Ascher
CEO, Longitude LLC
Lionel M. Ni
Chair Professor, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Scott McLeod
Digital Media Manager, Everton Football Club
Panel Discussion
Richard Cheung, Thomas Ascher, Lionel M. Ni, Scott McLeod
Session 4
Cutting Edge Technology in Sports TV (and What's Next)
Speakers
Gary Burns
Head of Programmes and Production, FOX SPORTS Australia
Joerg Heise
Managing Director and COO, Riedel Communications
Oonagh Chan
Head of Broadcasting Services, The Hong Kong Jockey Club and Member, Board of Advisors of Los Angeles Webfest Committee Member Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
James L. Gagliano
President and COO, The Jockey Club
Burak Konuk
Corporate Communications and Breeding Coordinator, The Jockey Club of Turkey
Panel Discussion
Joerg Heise, Oonagh Chan, James L. Gagliano, Burak Konuk
Session 5
Industry Profiles
Speakers
Aki Akitani
Chief Technical Advisor, Corporate and Strategy Planning Department, Japan Racing Association
William A. Nader
Executive Director of Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Thomas Li
Executive Director and CEO, Macau Jockey Club
Session 6
Connecting Racing With Popular Culture
Speakers
Don Watson
Writers and Public Speakers
Panel Discussion
Don Watson, Bill Barich, Chris Luoni, Gerald Fell
Concurrent Session 3A
Breeding
Speakers
Satish Iyer
Registrar, Indian Stud Book
Sadettin Atig
Member of the Executive Board, The Jockey Club of Turkey
Bienvenido Niles
President, Philippine Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Organisation
Concurrent Session 3B
Industry Vocational Training
Speakers
Joong Gil Jang
Riding Instructor, Korea Racing Authority
Amy Chan JP
Manager, Racing Development Board and Headmistress, Apprentice Jockeys’ School
Denzil Pillay
CEO, National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
Dr Isamu Takizawa
President and CEO, the Japan Association for International Racing and Stud Book
Session Interview
Amy Chan JP
Session 7
Big Events – Today & Tomorrow
Speakers
Kaoru Obata
Director, Japan Racing Association
Michael Crismale
Chairman, Australian Turf Club
Rod Street
CEO, British Champions Series & Great British Racing
Brian Kavanagh
CEO, Horse Racing Ireland
Craig Fravel
President & CEO, Breeders' Cup Limited
William A. Nader
Executive Director of Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Martin Talty
Head of International Racing, Dubai Racing Club, UAE
Simon Leong
Vice President, Corporate Services of Singapore Turf Club
Panel Discussion
Michael Crismale, Rod Street, Brian Kavanagh, Craig Fravel, Martin Talty, Claire Gray
Session 8
Sports Integrity – Racing as the Frontrunner
Speakers
Mark Warby QC
Legal Advisor, British Horseracing Authority, Head of Chambers, 5RB, Deputy Court Judge, Crown Court Recorder
Justice Mukul Mudgal
Former Chief Justice, Punjab and Haryana High Court
Dayle Brown
Executive General Manager of Integrity, Racing Victoria Limited
Patrick Jay
Director of Trading, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Panel Discussion
Mark Warby QC, Nick McKenzie, Dayle Brown, Patrick Jay
Session 9
Racing and Breeding in Mainland China
Speakers
Dr Kim Mak
Executive Director of Corporate Development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Tian Hua
Deputy Director of Equestrian Department, General Administration of Sports of China, Cycling and Fencing Sports Administration Center
Guocai Han
Vice Chairman, China Horse Industry Association
Dr Christopher Riggs
Head of Veterinary Clinical Services, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Dr Kyo Shimizu
Assitant General Manager, Japan Association for International Racing and Stud Book, Secretary General, Asian Stud Book Conference
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Patrick Baker
Project Manager, Meydan
William A. Nader
Executive Director of Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Panel Discussion
Teo Ah Khing, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GPS JP, Edward Tse, Michael Connolly, Louis Romanet
Press Room
Racing industry urged to ‘immerse’ viewers in the sport at Asian Racing Conference
Racing industry urged to ‘immerse’ viewers in the sport at Asian Racing Conference
Racing industry urged to ‘immerse’ viewers in the sport at Asian Racing Conference
Television industry leaders Joerg Heise and Gary Burns, keynote speakers at today’s ‘Cutting Edge Technology in Sports TV’ session at the Asian Racing Conference, entertained and informed a large audience with the latest innovations in sports broadcasting – some of which may potentially be applied to horse racing.
HKJC’s Richard Cheung tells ARC that customer connection is vital to growth
HKJC’s Richard Cheung tells ARC that customer connection is vital to growth
HKJC’s Richard Cheung tells ARC that customer connection is vital to growth
The second day of the 35th Asian Racing Conference commenced this morning (7 May) with Mr Richard Cheung, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Executive Director, Customer and Marketing, delivering a presentation detailing HKJC’s mould-breaking customer engagement.
Sustainability is vital for both existing and new racecourses, experts tell the Asian Racing Conference
Sustainability is vital for both existing and new racecourses, experts tell the Asian Racing Conference
Sustainability is vital for both existing and new racecourses, experts tell the Asian Racing Conference
Mimi Cunningham, Director of Human Resources and Sustainability at the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and Koji Katsumi, Head of Environmental Measures at the Japan Racing Association, explained to delegates at the 35th Asian Racing Conference in Hong Kong that conserving precious resources by a whole range of initiatives is already part of racecourses’ daily operations.
Racing Authorities have the conviction to enforce stringent drug rules
Racing Authorities have the conviction to enforce stringent drug rules
Racing Authorities have the conviction to enforce stringent drug rules
Mr Louis Romanet, Chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) reaffirmed his organisation's commitment to horse welfare and medication control today, May 6, at the session titled ‘Fair Competition and Drug Control’ at the 35th Asian Racing Conference in Hong Kong.
European Pattern Committee Chairman says global uniformity on medication needed to protect the Pattern’s integrity
European Pattern Committee Chairman says global uniformity on medication needed to protect the Pattern’s integrity
European Pattern Committee Chairman says global uniformity on medication needed to protect the Pattern’s integrity
Brian Kavanagh, Chief Executive of Horseracing Ireland and Chairman of the European Pattern Committee, during an address at the Asian Racing Conference in Hong Kong this morning, called for uniform international rules relating to medication.
International movement of horses boosted and more can be achieved
International movement of horses boosted and more can be achieved
International movement of horses boosted and more can be achieved
At the Asian Racing Conference today, May 6, delegates at a session titled: ‘Movement of Horses’ were told that significant progress had been made to facilitate the internationalisation of racing and that good science, cooperation, harmonisation of protocols and developing trust were the keys to further progress.
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare and former Premier of Victoria highlight horseracing’s positive contribution to the community
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare and former Premier of Victoria highlight horseracing’s positive contribution to the community
Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare and former Premier of Victoria highlight horseracing’s positive contribution to the community
The Honourable Matthew Cheung, Secretary for Labour and Welfare of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, today (6 May) emphasised the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s instrumental role in “augmenting, supplementing and complementing the government’s efforts in building a more caring compassionate and cohesive society.” Mr Cheung was addressing delegates from around the world during the 35th Asian Racing Conference in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO chairs presentation on wagering as racing’s lifeblood at opening session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference
Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO chairs presentation on wagering as racing’s lifeblood at opening session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference
Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO chairs presentation on wagering as racing’s lifeblood at opening session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, opened the 35th Asian Racing Conference at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre this morning (6 May) with a keynote presentation for the session titled ‘Racing’s Lifeblood – the future landscape for wagering’.