Spectacular Ending And Mandate For Change, As Asian Racing Conference Wraps Up
Spectacular Ending And Mandate For Change, As Asian Racing Conference Wraps Up
Spectacular Ending And Mandate For Change, As Asian Racing Conference Wraps Up
A week of insight, thought leadership and discussion about the future of horse racing concluded with a call for global collaboration before a spectacular laser show at the Closing Ceremony of the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh.
Breeding Industry Fundamentally Strong But Welfare-Focused Approach Needed
Breeding Industry Fundamentally Strong But Welfare-Focused Approach Needed
Breeding Industry Fundamentally Strong But Welfare-Focused Approach Needed
Breeders from across the globe painted a mixed picture about the health of the breeding sector, but were aligned on the need for a coordinated approach, with welfare at its heart, to ensure strong yearling sales and production of foals leads to a vibrant racing programme and a sustainable sport, the 41st Asian Racing Conference heard on Thursday.
Experts Call For Unified Approach To Further Improve Equine Welfare Practices
Experts Call For Unified Approach To Further Improve Equine Welfare Practices
Experts Call For Unified Approach To Further Improve Equine Welfare Practices
Horse welfare potentially presents an existential threat to the global racing industry but a unified, coherent approach from jurisdictions globally will ensure the sport can enjoy a sustainable future, the Asian Racing Conference heard on Thursday.
Key Integrity Issues Under The Spotlight At 41st Asian Racing Conference
Key Integrity Issues Under The Spotlight At 41st Asian Racing Conference
Key Integrity Issues Under The Spotlight At 41st Asian Racing Conference
During Wednesday’s final session, titled ‘Integrity’, at the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh, Mr Kim Kelly, Chair, IFHA International Harmonisation of Racing Rules Committee and Deputy Commissioner, Queensland Racing Integrity Commission, declared that “racing is in a very good space”, while adding “the biggest threat to the integrity of horse racing is illegal and unregulated betting markets”, with the anonymity provided by crypto-driven illegal betting creating constant headaches for regulators.
Gulf Horseracing Council Paving The Way For Region To Become Global Power
Gulf Horseracing Council Paving The Way For Region To Become Global Power
Gulf Horseracing Council Paving The Way For Region To Become Global Power
The Gulf Horseracing Council (GHC) has made great strides in bringing alignment and cooperation across jurisdictions in the region in its first year of work, and an inspiring future lies ahead if the collaboration and focus continue, the 41st Asian Racing Conference heard in Riyadh on Wednesday.
The Route To Long-Term, Engaged Racing Customers Is Through Experiences
The Route To Long-Term, Engaged Racing Customers Is Through Experiences
The Route To Long-Term, Engaged Racing Customers Is Through Experiences
The key to driving long-term engagement with horse racing in an increasingly competitive attention economy is to provide fans with unforgettable raceday experiences which are backed up by compelling digital assets and strong storytelling, the 41st Asian Racing Conference heard in Riyadh.
Expert Warns Racing Leaders Of The Importance Of Properly Adopting Ai In The Next “Two To Four Years”
Expert Warns Racing Leaders Of The Importance Of Properly Adopting Ai In The Next “Two To Four Years”
Expert Warns Racing Leaders Of The Importance Of Properly Adopting Ai In The Next “Two To Four Years”
Global artificial intelligence (AI) expert Mr Danilo McGarry has warned racing leaders at the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh of the importance of ensuring their organisations become ‘AI-first’ in the next “two to four years”.
World’s Biggest Racing Carnivals “Shone Brilliantly” In 2025 As Leaders Continue To Innovate
World’s Biggest Racing Carnivals “Shone Brilliantly” In 2025 As Leaders Continue To Innovate
World’s Biggest Racing Carnivals “Shone Brilliantly” In 2025 As Leaders Continue To Innovate
The unprecedented health of major racing carnivals around the world was the focus of session three on day one of the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, with industry leaders sharing their secrets to success.
Equestrian Sport At The Heart Of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Agenda
Equestrian Sport At The Heart Of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Agenda
Equestrian Sport At The Heart Of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Agenda
Impact on tourism and infrastructure driven by sport’s growth, Asian Racing Conference delegates hear
Horse Racing Can Learn From Formula 1 In Engaging Younger Fans: ‘Instead Of Selling Facts, They’re Selling Emotions’
Horse Racing Can Learn From Formula 1 In Engaging Younger Fans: ‘Instead Of Selling Facts, They’re Selling Emotions’
Horse Racing Can Learn From Formula 1 In Engaging Younger Fans: ‘Instead Of Selling Facts, They’re Selling Emotions’
Storytelling was one of the key pillars on the opening day of the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh, with The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Executive Director of Sports Business, Mr Casper Stylsvig, outlining how horse racing can learn from Formula 1 as it strives to increase fan engagement across the globe.
Racing Leaders Urge Collaboration To Tell The Sport’s Story Better To New Audiences
Racing Leaders Urge Collaboration To Tell The Sport’s Story Better To New Audiences
Racing Leaders Urge Collaboration To Tell The Sport’s Story Better To New Audiences
Global horse racing must collaborate more effectively to tell its story better if it is to fend off increasing challenges from a narrowing customer base, the growth of illegal betting operators and increased competition from sports betting, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges told the Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh on Tuesday.
Re-election of ARF Chair and Vice-Chairs
Re-election of ARF Chair and Vice-Chairs
Re-election of ARF Chair and Vice-Chairs
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Executive Council has unanimously re-elected Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as Chair, and Mr. Masayuki Goto and Mr. Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice-Chairs, at its meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on the eve of the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC).
Riyadh Welcomes Equine World to 41st Asian Racing Conference
Riyadh Welcomes Equine World to 41st Asian Racing Conference
Riyadh Welcomes Equine World to 41st Asian Racing Conference
Asian Racing Federation’s showpiece highlights ‘Honouring Tradition, Shaping the Future’ theme
ARF Statement: Passing of Former ARF Chair, Dr Koji Sato
ARF Statement: Passing of Former ARF Chair, Dr Koji Sato
ARF Statement: Passing of Former ARF Chair, Dr Koji Sato
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is saddened to share the news of the passing of Dr Koji Sato, former ARF Chair and a highly respected racing administrator.
Asian Racing Federation statement on Australian black type quality control
Asian Racing Federation statement on Australian black type quality control
Asian Racing Federation statement on Australian black type quality control
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) advises that, given the exceptional circumstances that exist, the Asian Pattern Committee (APC) will, for the time being, make decisions regarding the status of all black type races in Australia.
41st Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
41st Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
41st Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
Early bird tickets released for the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) held between February 9 – 14, 2026. Register and more information: www.arcriyadh2026.com
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Jockey Club of Türkiye
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Jockey Club of Türkiye
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Jockey Club of Türkiye
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is delighted to share with you the latest edition of the ARF Member Profile featuring the Korea Racing Authority (KRA), which celebrates 100 years of horseracing in Korea and highlights the KRA's exciting new developments and initiatives.
ARF Publishes the Fourth Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Fourth Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Fourth Edition of the ARF Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you the fourth edition of the ARF Newsletter, which features key races and news across the ARF membership, as well as insights arising from the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) and the 58th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities.
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia are pleased to announce that the 41st Asian Racing Conference will be held on 9 - 14 February 2026 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Stay tuned for further details to be announced in due course.
Globalising the ARF Council – Moving to the IFHA
Globalising the ARF Council – Moving to the IFHA
Globalising the ARF Council – Moving to the IFHA
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) wishes to advise that the ARF Council on Anti-illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime (ARF Council) will transition to the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and be named the IFHA Council on Anti-illegal Betting and Related Crime (IFHA Council).