Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount
The need to ensure the highest standards of equine care and well-being throughout the racehorse’s life was the key message of session five of the business programme, “The Horse”, at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February.
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership
Champion trainer Mr. Chris Waller told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February that transparency and regular communication with owners are the keys to retaining and increasing racehorse ownership.
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Needs to Address Fan Base to Maintain Relevance
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Officer Mr. Andrew Jones told the Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 15 February that racing has work to do to lift its audience, especially with the younger generation.
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
World Pool, Integrated Customer Experience and Engaged Younger Audience Key to Wagering Growth
Global cooperation in expanding the World Pool, enhancing integrated customer experience and engaging with Generation Z were the key themes of session two of the business programme “The Wager” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 15 February in Melbourne.
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
ARF Chairman Outlines Racing’s Challenges and Opportunities
The Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has outlined the key issues and challenges facing racing globally at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Melbourne on Wednesday, 15 February.
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
Asian Racing Federation Re-elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has re-elected Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges and Mr. Masayuki Goto as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, at its Executive Council meeting in Melbourne on 14 February at the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC). These appointments run until the conclusion of the 40th ARC in 2024.
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
Opening Ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne 14 February 2023
The scene was set for fruitful and forthright discussion of racing issues and more when Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, on 14 February welcomed approximately 700 guests from 35 countries to the opening ceremony of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) at Palladium at Crown in Melbourne.
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme Topics Announced
The 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held from 14 to 19 February 2023 promises to be an invaluable forum for a meeting of the leading minds in racing and sports. As with previous Conferences, the Business Programme of the 39t ARC will facilitate stimulating dialogues on an expansive range of themes and topics, such as...
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
ARF Publishes Inaugural Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you a new ARF publication, the ARF Newsletter, designed to enhance the exchange of information across ARF members and stakeholders.
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
39th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation, Racing Victoria and Racing Australia are delighted to announce the initial details of the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 14 to 19 February 2023.
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
ARF Council Hosts The State of Illegal Betting Report Launch Webinars
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime hosted two webinars on different dates (20 and 27 July) and different times to cater to a global audience to explore the landmark report ‘The State of Illegal Betting’ – (available to download at https://lnkd.in/d3hk3cMP)
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
ARF Council Publishes "The State of Illegal Betting" Report
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime released on 18 May 2022 a new publication: “The State of Illegal Betting”. The State of Illegal Betting report examines the current situation of illegal betting, what this means in relation to legal betting, and what both will look like in the future. The report includes analysis of more than 500 betting websites to examine their licensing status, products offered, website traffic, server locations and other data points.
ARF Statement on the Passing of Dr Patricia (Trish) Ellis AM
ARF Statement on the Passing of Dr Patricia (Trish) Ellis AM
ARF Statement on the Passing of Dr Patricia (Trish) Ellis AM
Asian Racing Federation expresses our sadness following the passing of Dr Patricia (Trish)Ellis AM. We extend our sympathy and condolences to Trish’s husband, Gary, and family.
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New President
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New President
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New President
The International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) announced that Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), was unanimously elected President of the International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) at the organisation’s virtual General Assembly on 22 April 2022.
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
Three Global Experts Join the ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime
The Asian Racing Federation’s Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime announced today that it has expanded its membership to include three global experts to support integrity in racing and other sports: Ms. Aahna Mehrotra, Partner TMT Law Practice, Pune, India; Professor Steve Cornelius, Head of the Department of Private Law and Director of the Centre for Intellectual Property Law, University of Pretoria; and Mr. Pim Verschuuren, Associate Research Fellow, University of Lausanne.
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New Vice-President
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New Vice-President
International Horse Sports Confederation Elects Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as New Vice-President
The International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) has announced that the IHSC General Assembly has unanimously elected Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) and Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), as the Vice-President of the IHSC.
ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime Quarterly Bulletin
ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime Quarterly Bulletin
ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime Quarterly Bulletin
In this bulletin, ARF Council members Douglas Robinson and James Porteous describe social media advertising of illegal betting in Hong Kong and illustrate the growing trend of illegal betting operators flooding social media channels with advertising to reach new demographics of customers, in particular younger people in Generation Z.
55th International Conference – Racing’s Future in the Spotlight
55th International Conference – Racing’s Future in the Spotlight
55th International Conference – Racing’s Future in the Spotlight
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) has launched the 55th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities. Held virtually for the second consecutive year, the 2021 Conference examines global racing’s evolution and future challenges. The Japan Racing Association (JRA), also a member of the ARF, is the official partner of this year’s Conference.
ARF Chairman elected as new IFHA Chair; ARF Vice Chairman elected as IFHA Vice-Chair for Asia
ARF Chairman elected as new IFHA Chair; ARF Vice Chairman elected as IFHA Vice-Chair for Asia
ARF Chairman elected as new IFHA Chair; ARF Vice Chairman elected as IFHA Vice-Chair for Asia
ARF Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges elected as new IFHA Chair; ARF Vice-Chairman Masayuki Goto elected as new IFHA Vice-Chair for Asia.
How China’s Crackdown on Illegal Betting Impacts Global Betting Markets
How China’s Crackdown on Illegal Betting Impacts Global Betting Markets
How China’s Crackdown on Illegal Betting Impacts Global Betting Markets
This report examines Mainland China’s crackdown on illegal betting from 2018 to mid-2021, its background, purpose and impact. It is based on official announcements and statistics, 315 Mainland Chinese media articles related to illegal betting, and English-language reports.