Conference Information
Sessions
Session 1
The Landscape
Speakers
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP
Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Masayuki Goto
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association
Julie Harrington
Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority
Peter McGauran
Chairman, Australian Turf Club
Martin Pakula
Former Victorian Minister for Racing
Katie Page-Harvey
CEO, Harvey Norman
Co-Owner (with Gerry Harvey), Magic Millions
Eddie McGuire AM
Chairman, JAM TV
Media Personality
Session 2
The Wager
Speakers
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP
Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Michael Fitzsimons
Executive Director, Wagering Products, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Adam Rytenskild
CEO and Managing Director, Tabcorp
Alex Frost
CEO, UK Tote Group
Andrew Orbach
Equities Analyst, Taylor Collison
Session 3
The Fan
Speakers
Masayuki Goto
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association
Gary Liu
Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs
Andrew Jones
Chief Executive Officer, Racing Victoria
Jamie Barkley
Chief Executive Officer, Australian Turf Club
Tim Bulley
Managing Director & Chairman, World Horse Racing
Session 4
The Owner
Speakers
Vee Moodley
Chief Executive, The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa
Chris Waller
Trainer
Denise Martin
Owner, Star Thoroughbreds
Sebastian Hutch
CEO, Inglis Bloodstock
Terry Henderson
CEO, OTI Racing
Justin Vermaak
Racing & Bloodstock Executive, Cape Racing
Session 5
The Horse
Speakers
Greg Nichols
Director, Racing Australia
Josh Gibson
Host, Here For The Horses
Dr Denise Goodwin
Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute
Dr Grace Forbes
General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria
Dr Christopher Riggs
Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Hallie Hardy
Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.
Session 6
The Sustainable
Speakers
Professor Tim Flannery
Scientist, Explorer and Conservationist
Australian of the Year 2007
Julie Romanet-Perroux
Managing Director, Energy Transition, Accenture
Hiroshi Ito
General Manager, International Department, Japan Racing Association
Session 7
The Mind
Speakers
Andrew Harding
Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC
Former Premier of Victoria
Past President, Hawthorn Football Club
Founder, Beyond Blue
Matti Clements
Acting Director, Australian Institute of Sport
Lisa Hancock
Chief Executive, Injured Jockeys Fund
Glen Boss
Australian Jockey
Session 8
The Shift
Speakers
Gary Liu
Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs
Joan Norton
Senior Commercial Strategy Manager, Cricket Australia
Lisa Fitzgerald
Corporate Partner, Lander & Rogers
Session 9
The Defence
Speakers
Andrew Harding
Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Michael Phelan APM
Former CEO, Australia Criminal Intelligence Commission
Doug Robinson
Deputy Chairperson, ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime
Executive Manager, Due Diligence and Research, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
Tom Chignell
Executive Manager, Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis, The Hong KongJockey Club
Sally Gainsbury
Director, Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic, University of Sydney
Catherine Ordway
Associate Professor (Sports Management), University of Canberra
Session 10
The Developments
Speakers
Shivkumar Kheny
Chairman, Turf Authorities of India
Chairman, Bangalore Turf Club Ltd
Suresh Paladugu
Founder, North Alley
Tae-hwan Choi
Korea Racing Authority
Session 11
The Future
Speakers
Kate Roffey
President, Melbourne Football Club
Josh Apiafi
Sky Sports Racing Broadcaster
Raelene Castle
Group Chief Executive, Sport New Zealand
Tallulah Wilson
Head of International, UK Tote Group
Racing Home Lead, Women in Racing
Kanako Ueda
Head, Management Planning Division, Japan Racing Association
Neil Wilson
Chairman, Victoria Racing Club
Press Room
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.