September 1, 2024

The 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) will be held in Saudi Arabia in 2026 with the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia, in conjunction with the Asian Racing Federation (ARF), to stage the international conference in Riyadh.

The hosting for the 41st edition was announced at the Closing Ceremony of the 40th ARC in Sapporo, Japan.

Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, ARF Chair and Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, said: “On behalf of the ARF Executive Council, it is with great pleasure that I announce that the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia will host the 41st Asian Racing Conference in Riyadh in 2026.

“We are sure that the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia will deliver a truly wonderful Conference, and I congratulate His Royal Highness Prince Bandar Bin Khalid Al Faisal and his team.”

His Royal Highness Prince Bandar Bin Khalid Al Faisal spoke at the 40th ARC’s Closing Ceremony at the Grand Mercure Sapporo Odori Park: “It is fitting that this great racing nation (Japan) should host the 40th renewal in the historic surroundings of Sapporo, where so many of the world’s greatest racehorses start their journey, and what gracious hosts they have been.

“Saudi Arabia is delighted to be selected as the venue for the 41st Asian Racing Conference. We thank the Asian Racing Federation for this honour, and we plan to give this prestigious event the platform it deserves back home in Riyadh.

“As part of our mission, we look forward to continuing our work with our fellow members and jurisdictions, nurturing ties and building relationships. We know that this is a global community and collaboration is key. The strength of the Asian Racing Federation lies in its diversity, and it is a pleasure to be a part of the rich tapestry that makes global racing.”