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Growth of co-mingling turnover for LONGINES HKIR meeting at Sha Tin
Growth of co-mingling turnover for LONGINES HKIR meeting at Sha Tin
Growth of co-mingling turnover for LONGINES HKIR meeting at Sha Tin
The growth of international co-mingling was dramatically displayed at the LONGINES Hong Kong International Races meeting at Sha Tin on Sunday.
2016 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY award
2016 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY award
2016 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY award
UK jockey Ryan Moore is the recipient of the 2016 LONGINES WORLD’S BEST JOCKEY award and victories by the leading jockey in Asian Racing Federation Group 1 races played their part in Moore’s success.
Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan.
Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan.
Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan.
International wagering on Victorian Spring Racing Carnival, Singapore’s Gold Cup, 2016 LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship, Sha Tin racing steps up in preparation for LONGINES HKIR, Japan’s Mile Championship
2016 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races
2016 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races
2016 LONGINES Hong Kong International Races
Asian Racing Federation countries are to the fore in the 56 runners selected for the horseracing’s annual year-end major meeting, the HK$83 million LONGINES Hong Kong International Races, at Sha Tin on Sunday, December 11th.
Historic win by Asian Racing Federation runner Winx (AUS).
Historic win by Asian Racing Federation runner Winx (AUS).
Historic win by Asian Racing Federation runner Winx (AUS).
The Australian mare Winx (AUS) may become the first Asian Racing Federation racehorse since Just A Way (JPN) to be at the top of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse Rankings for the same ranking period after she won a historic victory the 2016 Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on Saturday.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities 50th International Conference.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities 50th International Conference.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities 50th International Conference.
The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) held its 50th International Conference in Paris on October 3rd with HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein as keynote speaker.
International Korean Racing Festival successfully conducted at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday, September 11th, 2016.
International Korean Racing Festival successfully conducted at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday, September 11th, 2016.
International Korean Racing Festival successfully conducted at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday, September 11th, 2016.
The Korean Racing Association (KRA)’s inaugural International Festival went off without a hitch with 14 international runners from six countries competing for the Keeneland Korea Cup and the Keeneland Korea Sprint, further cementing Korea’s position as a strong emerging racing nation.
International Korean Racing Festival to be held at the Seoul Racecourse on Sunday the 11th of September
International Korean Racing Festival to be held at the Seoul Racecourse on Sunday the 11th of September
International Korean Racing Festival to be held at the Seoul Racecourse on Sunday the 11th of September
The countdown has begun to the first ever International Korean Racing Festival to be held at Seoul Racecourse on Sunday the 11th of September, with the announcement of the 16 invited internationals runners.
Hong Kong notes the growth of commingling
Hong Kong notes the growth of commingling
Hong Kong notes the growth of commingling
Mr. Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Chief Executive Officer, made mention of the growing importance of commingling wagering pools in his address on the final day of the 2015/16 Hong Kong Season on July 10th.
Inner Mongolia joins with New Zealand
Inner Mongolia joins with New Zealand
Inner Mongolia joins with New Zealand
New Zealand and Inner Mongolia joined forces in July with the inaugural running of the RMB500,000 New Zealand Bloodstock Cup (1800m) at Korchin in Inner Mongolia.
Korea’s International Race Day in September
Korea’s International Race Day in September
Korea’s International Race Day in September
Since August 2013, when three Japanese horses took part in the first international Korean race, the Asia Challenge Cup at Seoul Racecourse, the Korea Racing Authority (KRA) has made great progress towards the establishment and organisation of international races in Korea.
Rising South African apprentice stars
Rising South African apprentice stars
Rising South African apprentice stars
South African jockeys ride in all corners of the globe with Karis Teetan the latest example of the polish the South African Apprentice Jockey School gives to the young apprentices.
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.