Durban July Race Day meets all indicators
Durban July Race Day meets all indicators
Durban July Race Day meets all indicators
The highlight of the Champions Season in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, was the 2016 renewal of the Vodacom Durban July meeting at Greyville, Durban, on July 2nd, with the event setting new records for economic spending by the 55,000 patrons hosted on the day and increased wagering returns.
Asian Racing Federation countries combine at Eagle Farm
Asian Racing Federation countries combine at Eagle Farm
Asian Racing Federation countries combine at Eagle Farm
Asian Racing Federation countries supplied major ingredients for Queensland’s major meeting, Stradbroke Handicap Raceday on the new track at Eagle Farm on June 11th. The meeting was the first to be held on a revamped turf track at Eagle Farm, one of a series of initiatives for the Eagle Farm and sister-track Doomben racing precincts over the coming years.
Africa’s greatest horse racing event
Africa’s greatest horse racing event
Africa’s greatest horse racing event
The 2016 renewal of the Vodacom Durban July meeting at Greyville, South Africa, will be held on July 2nd and the event, billed by organisers Gold Circle as Africa’s greatest horse racing event, is set to not only be the region’s premier horseracing and social event, but also a reminder of the major economic impact Asian Racing Federation racing carnivals have.
Six weeks of Japanese spring Group 1 racing commenced with the Y325m, 153rd Tenno Sho (Spring) (3200m) at Kyoto on May 1st before a crowd of 79,028 and it produced a close finish won by the Hisashi Shimizu trained Kitasan Black (JPN) under Yutaka Take with a nose to last year's third place getter Curren Mirotic (JPN) and Cheval Grand (JPN) 1 3/4L away in third.
Asian Racing Federation countries share the spoils at Sha Tin
Asian Racing Federation countries share the spoils at Sha Tin
Asian Racing Federation countries share the spoils at Sha Tin
Asian Racing Federation countries shared the spoils in Hong Kong's recent international Group 1 races at Sha Tin with New Zealand bred, Hong Kong trained and Australian ridden Werther (NZ) winning the Group 1 The Audemars Piguet QEII Cup (2000m) on May 24th, Australian bred, trained and ridden Chautauqua (AUS) winning the Group 1 The Chairman's Sprint Prize (1200m) and Japanese bred and trained and Hong Kong ridden Maurice (JPN) winning the Group 1 Champion's Mile (1600m).
Third Leg of the Global Sprint Challenge at Chukyo, Japan
Third Leg of the Global Sprint Challenge at Chukyo, Japan
Third Leg of the Global Sprint Challenge at Chukyo, Japan
Odds-on-favorite Big Arthur (JPN), who has been made the race favourite in ten out of 11 career starts, measured up to the expectation of the fans by claiming his first grade-race title in his first Grade 1 challenge with a record time in the 46th Takamatsunomiya Kinen (1200m) at Chukyo Japan, on Sunday, the Third Leg of the Global Sprint Challenge.
Asian Racing Federation countries enjoy success at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan, UAE
Asian Racing Federation countries enjoy success at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan, UAE
Asian Racing Federation countries enjoy success at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan, UAE
Asian Racing Federation countries enjoyed significant success at the Dubai World Cup meeting at Meydan on Saturday with Japanese runners winning two races, the Dubai Turf and UAE Derby, and placing in two, the sole Australian representative winning the Al Quoz Sprint.
Japanese runners announced for Sydney’s autumn racing
Japanese runners announced for Sydney’s autumn racing
Japanese runners announced for Sydney’s autumn racing
Asian Racing Federation countries continue to travel to each other's Carnivals and for the second year in succession Japan will have runners over the Sydney Autumn Carnival with four Japanese horses travelling to Sydney.
The first of the Dubai World Cup contenders stepped out at Meydan on the 4th of February when the Kieran McLaughlin trained Frosted (USA) lined up in the US$250,000, Group 2 Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 over 1900m.
The last Saturday in January saw the culmination of an extraordinary Cape Summer Season and the emergence of a star filly.
36th Asian Racing Conference concludes as ARF Chairman proposes task-force to unify regional anti-illegal betting strategy
36th Asian Racing Conference concludes as ARF Chairman proposes task-force to unify regional anti-illegal betting strategy
36th Asian Racing Conference concludes as ARF Chairman proposes task-force to unify regional anti-illegal betting strategy
The 36th Asian Racing Conference concluded in Mumbai on Thursday with a sensational celebration of Bollywood at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Delegates from all ARF member nations and around the racing industry called time on the four days of bureau meetings, business and specialist sessions, and networking.
Illegal gambling markets discussed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Illegal gambling markets discussed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Illegal gambling markets discussed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The rising tide of illegal gambling was the topic of the eighth business session for the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai on Thursday. Greg Purcell, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, served as chairman for the session. “There is a saying that ‘where there is money there is corruption,’ and this is true in all walks of life and across all commercial environments,” said Mr. Purcell. “While legitimate legal wagering operators work within the laws and confirm with prohibitions and restrictions set out by regulators, not to mention paying fees to the sports on which they wager, illegal operators don’t.”
Fresh angles to improve racing addressed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Fresh angles to improve racing addressed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Fresh angles to improve racing addressed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The final business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai brought to light several fresh angles taken by racing organizations and partners around the world, chaired by Henry Birtles of sports media consultancy and media rights distributor HBA. “With the cooperation of the VRC and Channel 7 Australia, HBA conceived and delivered a one-hour special for the Melbourne Cup,” Mr. Birtles explained, “specifically designed for non-racing audiences, the unconverted, the people our sport needs.”
The development of racing and breeding in China discussed in detail at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The development of racing and breeding in China discussed in detail at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The development of racing and breeding in China discussed in detail at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Following significant developments in Mainland China’s racing interests since the last Asian Racing Conference held in Hong Kong, Asian Racing Federation Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, also the Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, provided an introduction to the seventh business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) focused on racing and breeding in China.
36th Asian Racing Conference launches in Mumbai with opening ceremony
36th Asian Racing Conference launches in Mumbai with opening ceremony
36th Asian Racing Conference launches in Mumbai with opening ceremony
The 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) began with a splash in Mumbai on Monday as the National Sports Club of India hosted the opening ceremony at which the biennial convocation was officialy launched. Following the parade of Asian Racing Federation (ARF) members, the delegates and invited guests heard from the officiating party and were treated to an evening of Bollywood-style entertainment.
Select Asian racing jurisdictions profiled at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Select Asian racing jurisdictions profiled at 36th Asian Racing Conference
Select Asian racing jurisdictions profiled at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The third business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai offered three profiles of Asian Racing Federation members Qatar, Turkey and Korea. In the session chaired by Yu Pang Fey, President and Chief Executive of the Singapore Turf Club, delegates heard of the history, challenges and future plans of racing in these member jurisdictions.
The Asian Racing Conference Kicks Off at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
The Asian Racing Conference Kicks Off at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
The Asian Racing Conference Kicks Off at Mahalaxmi Racecourse
The 2016 Asian Racing Conference kicked off in style with the race day at Mahalaxmi racecourse on Sunday, the 24th of January.
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
The Opening Ceremony of the 36th Asian Racing Conference at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai is on Monday 25th January, 2016.
The first yearling sale in the 2016 Australasian circuit
The first yearling sale in the 2016 Australasian circuit
The first yearling sale in the 2016 Australasian circuit
The first yearling sale in the 2016 Australasian circuit, a vital supplier of racehorses for the Asian Racing Federation region, was conducted at the Gold Coast over the past week with all sale indicators increasing and six million dollar yearlings purchased.