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The annual highlight of The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's racing calendar is the Qatar International Equestrian Sword Festival, taking place from the 24th to the 26th of February. First held in March 2001, the Festival has grown in stature with international horses, trainers and jockeys from Qatar, Dubai and Oman competing.
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
January saw the release of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse (WBRR) and 2014 will be remembered as the year when the World's Best Racehorse was trained in Japan for the first time. Japan secured the top two rankings in the world courtesy of the wide winning margin of Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Just A Way (JPN) with a ranking of 140 and the outstanding Japan Cup in association with Longines (G1) winner Epiphaneia (JPN) ranked 129.
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
The sixth business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai asked panelists and delegates to consider whether or not the industry was succeeding in offering drug free racing.
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The changing face of racing media was the topic for the fourth session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference, held in Mumbai. Cyrus Madan, Chairman of the Indian Pattern Committee also served as chairman for the session and set the tone for where media stands in the current day with a reflection on the past.
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
The ongoing pursuit of attracting and retaining horse racing customers through marketing was the topic of the fifth business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Mumbai.
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
The business sessions of the 36th Asian Racing Conference began in Mumbai on Tuesday as Asian Racing Federation Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges positioned the next three days of sessions in light of the lifeblood of the industry – wagering.
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
Princess Zahra Aga Khan will give the opening address at the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Asian Racing Conference at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai on Monday, January 26th, 2016.
Maurice (JPN), one of the international stars of the Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 13th when winning the Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600m), was announced in early January as a double winner for the JRA Awards for 2015.
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
In a dazzling closing ceremony at Sha Tin tonight, 8 May, the hugely successful 35th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, concluded. Beginning with an opening ceremony and gala dinner on Monday, 5 May, the conference welcomed a record number of almost 800 delegates to four days of meetings, business sessions and other events, including an evening at Happy Valley racecourse to witness the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Trophy race.
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
The business of the 35th Asian Racing Conference closed with two fascinating final sessions dedicated to Racing and Breeding in Mainland China.
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
Horseracing is leading the field when it comes to integrity and fighting corruption in almost all sports world-wide, but there is no room for complacency and, in an ever-changing technological landscape, international cooperation must be the way forward. That was the message from the 35th Asian Racing Conference this morning when a panel of experts delivered presentations in a plenary session titled: ‘Sport Integrity: racing as the frontrunner’.
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
The final morning of the 35th Asian Racing Conference, 8 May, opened appropriately in the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as delegates were treated to video presentations of many of the world’s great race meetings – under the banner: ‘Big Events – Today and Tomorrow’.
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Bill Barich, lead writer for the HBO racing series Luck, and best-selling author Don Watson drew a rapt assembly of delegates to this afternoon’s plenary session, titled: ‘Connecting racing with popular culture’, at the 35th Asian Racing Conference, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
35th Asian Racing Conference examines the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s renowned vocational training
35th Asian Racing Conference examines the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s renowned vocational training
35th Asian Racing Conference examines the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s renowned vocational training
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s extensive vocational training programmes came under the microscope at the 35th Asian Racing Conference in Hong Kong this afternoon, as Amy Chan, Manager of HKJC’s Racing Development Board (RDB) and Headmistress of the Apprentice Jockeys’ School, delivered a presentation titled: ‘Roadmap to Sustainable Talent Development’.
The Asian Racing Conference puts Asian breeding development in the spotlight
The Asian Racing Conference puts Asian breeding development in the spotlight
The Asian Racing Conference puts Asian breeding development in the spotlight
The breeding industries in India, Turkey and the Philippines came under the microscope at the 35th Asian Racing Conference this afternoon at a session chaired by Dr Cyrus Poonawalla, the inaugural Chairman of the Asian Stud Book and the owner of India’s biggest stud farm, Poonawalla Stud.
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s model for success outlined at Asian Racing Conference’s ‘Industry Profiles’ session
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s model for success outlined at Asian Racing Conference’s ‘Industry Profiles’ session
Hong Kong Jockey Club’s model for success outlined at Asian Racing Conference’s ‘Industry Profiles’ session
The latest session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference this afternoon at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre informed delegates that Hong Kong horseracing is looking ahead with confidence as customer participation and turnover continue to grow, while in Japan, the JRA (Japan Racing Association) is innovating to offset the effects of a “greying society”.
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’.