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Asian Racing Conference urged to give fans what they want
Asian Racing Conference urged to give fans what they want
Asian Racing Conference urged to give fans what they want
The 40th Asian Racing Conference in Sapporo, Japan, was told of the importance of fan engagement and the need to attract young people to racing at an early age to hopefully create a lifelong interest in the sport.
Collaboration key to horse racing’s future as ARF Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges calls on industry leaders to unite
Collaboration key to horse racing’s future as ARF Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges calls on industry leaders to unite
Collaboration key to horse racing’s future as ARF Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges calls on industry leaders to unite
Delivering a keynote presentation at the Sapporo Convention Center in Sapporo, Japan, on Wednesday (28 August), Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, Chair of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and Chief Executive Officer of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, outlined four key challenges horse racing must overcome if the sport desires prosperity and longevity.
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 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 Sapporo, Japan on the eve of the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC).
40th Asian Racing Conference opens in Sapporo, Japan
40th Asian Racing Conference opens in Sapporo, Japan
40th Asian Racing Conference opens in Sapporo, Japan
The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) opened last evening (Tuesday, 27 August) in its inaugural host country, with the Japan Racing Association (JRA) in conjunction with the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), staging the event from 27 August to 1 September in Sapporo.
ARF Publishes the Third Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Third Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Third Edition of the ARF Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you the third edition of the ARF Newsletter, which highlights key races, news and developments across the ARF membership; an in-depth profile of the Korea Racing Authority; updates on the key initiatives of the ARF and its committees; and an upcoming event on the horizon.
ARF Chairman bestowed with “The Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” at Conferment Ceremony
ARF Chairman bestowed with “The Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” at Conferment Ceremony
ARF Chairman bestowed with “The Order of The Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” at Conferment Ceremony
“The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” was bestowed upon the ARF Chairman, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, by the Government of Japan at a Conferment Ceremony hosted by Ambassador Okada Kenichi, Consul-General of Japan in Hong Kong on 2 July 2024.
The National Association of Racing (NAR), Japan is granted with ARF Affiliate membership
The National Association of Racing (NAR), Japan is granted with ARF Affiliate membership
The National Association of Racing (NAR), Japan is granted with ARF Affiliate membership
The Executive Council of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is delighted to announce that it has granted the National Association of Racing (NAR), Japan with Affiliate membership of the ARF...
40th Asian Racing Conference Second Announcement Published
40th Asian Racing Conference Second Announcement Published
40th Asian Racing Conference Second Announcement Published
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) and the Japan Racing Association (JRA) are delighted to share with you the release of the Second Announcement which includes key information related to the Business Programme and the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) Conference.
ARF Chairman Awarded "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Government of Japan
ARF Chairman Awarded "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Government of Japan
ARF Chairman Awarded "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Government of Japan
The ARF Chairman, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, has been awarded "The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon" by the Government of Japan in the 2024 Spring Conferment of Decorations on Foreign Nationals.
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
The Executive Council of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has unanimously elected Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), as one of the ARF’s two Vice-Chairmen. This is the first time a representative of the ERA has been appointed to a senior leadership role in the ARF.
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
Reinstatement of Direct Exports of Registered Equines from South Africa to the European Union
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to announce that South African Equine Health and Protocols (SAEHP) has published an official release with regard to the re-opening of European Union (EU) export markets to the various equine disciplines in South Africa.
Fifth Renewal of The Saudi Cup Showcases the Very Best of International Racing
Fifth Renewal of The Saudi Cup Showcases the Very Best of International Racing
Fifth Renewal of The Saudi Cup Showcases the Very Best of International Racing
This February saw the fifth running of The Saudi Cup, which brought together the best horses, trainers and jockeys from around the world to compete over two days of the highest quality racing at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
40th Asian Racing Conference Registrations Open
The Asian Racing Federation and the Japan Racing Association are delighted to invite you to the 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) to be held in Sapporo, Japan from Tuesday, 27 August to Sunday, 1 September 2024.
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
ARF Publishes Member Profile on the Korea Racing Authority
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.
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities - Equine Welfare Highlighted
The 57th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, organised by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), took place on the 2nd of October in Paris, France at Saint-Cloud Racecourse. The focus of this year’s Conference was on safeguarding equine welfare and exploring shifts in societal expectations as well as the sport’s response around the world.
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
Asian Racing Federation publishes “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia” report
The Asian Racing Federation Council on Anti-illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime (“the ARF Council”) released today (10 October, 2023) a new publication: “How Organised Crime Operates Illegal Betting, Cyber Scams & Modern Slavery in Southeast Asia”.
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
International Horse Sports Confederation President and Vice-President Lead First Major Delegation to China
On 21 August 2023, ARF Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, in his capacity as International Horse Sports Confederation (IHSC) President and together with IHSC Vice-President Ingmar De Vos, led a senior delegation of the IHSC on a multi-day visit to China to meet with key ministries and equine sports bodies.
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
ARF Publishes the Second Edition of the ARF Newsletter
The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) is pleased to share with you the July 2023 edition of the ARF Newsletter, which features the latest developments across the ARF membership, recent initiatives by the ARF and its committees and upcoming events on the horizon.
The Asian Racing Federation is pleased to announce that the 40th Asian Racing Conference will be held from Tuesday 27 August to Sunday 1 September 2024 in Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido, Japan. Please stay tuned for further details to be announced in due course.
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
Cessation of thoroughbred racing in Singapore
The Asian Racing Federation acknowledges with surprise the recent decision of the Singapore Government to cease all thoroughbred racing in Singapore from October 2024 after 180 years.
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 (ARF Council) announced today that it has expanded its membership to include three new experts to support integrity in racing and other sports: Mr. Kim Kelly, former Chief Stipendiary Steward, The Hong Kong Jockey Club; Mr. Michael Phelan, former CEO, Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC); and Mr. Luca Esposito, General Secretary, United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (formerly Global Lottery Monitoring System) / Executive Director, World Lottery Association.
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
40th Asian Racing Conference to be held in Japan in 2024
The 40th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) will be held in its inaugural host country in 2024 with the Japan Racing Association (JRA), in conjunction with the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), to stage the conference in Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido.
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends
An examination of racing’s future workforce and fan base in a session titled “The Future” closed the business programme of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
Key Developments in India and Korea Explored
In a session titled “The Developments” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February, delegates took a look at key recent developments in Asian Racing Federation member nations, India and Korea.
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports
The volume and growth of illegal betting and the increasingly complex threat it poses to the integrity of racing and other sports – along with its potentially dire economic impact – were among key issues raised at session nine at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z
The horseracing industry has been urged to embrace new technology in a bid to attract Generation Z to a sport which has an ageing customer base.
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference
The reality of mental health issues faced by high-performance sports people hit home after Mr. Glen Boss told his confronting story during an illuminating session seven of the business programme titled “The Mind” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 16 February in Melbourne.
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges
Prominent Australian scientist, Professor Tim Flannery, told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Thursday (16 February) that racing faced challenges to attract a younger generation concerned with global warming and sustainability issues.
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.