2023
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.
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.