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’.

Hong Kong hailed as “global giant” at opening of 35th Asian Racing Conference

Hong Kong hailed as “global giant” at opening of 35th Asian Racing Conference

Hong Kong hailed as “global giant” at opening of 35th Asian Racing Conference

The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Leung Chun-ying, struck a ceremonial gong to signal the start of the 35th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) during a stunning opening ceremony and gala dinner at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre tonight.

International Stewards’ Conference confirms progress on ‘big issues’

International Stewards’ Conference confirms progress on ‘big issues’

International Stewards’ Conference confirms progress on ‘big issues’

The 5th International Stewards’ Conference was conducted today, 5 May, at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong, in conjunction with the 35th Asian Racing Conference. Chaired by Mr. Kim Kelly, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Stipendiary Steward, the conference was attended by 71 delegates representing 28 racing jurisdictions.

Hong Kong Jockey Club Racecourse Operations Seminar draws huge response

Hong Kong Jockey Club Racecourse Operations Seminar draws huge response

Hong Kong Jockey Club Racecourse Operations Seminar draws huge response

On the eve of the 35th Asian Racing Conference, the outstanding reputation of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Racing Operations team resulted in an enormous turnout from across the world for the first ever Racecourse Operations Seminar today, held at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong.

Executive Council of IFHA meets for the first time ever at an Asian Racing Conference

Executive Council of IFHA meets for the first time ever at an Asian Racing Conference

Executive Council of IFHA meets for the first time ever at an Asian Racing Conference

On the day of the opening ceremony to launch the 35th Asian Racing Conference, a piece of racing history was made today, 5 May, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, when the Executive Council of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) met for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference.