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Two ARF countries forged closer links through Group 1 success when Mongolian Khan (AUS) won the Group 1 TV3 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie Racecourse in Auckland in February.
The Group 1 Lexus Newmarket Handicap (1200m) at Flemington last Saturday was eagerly awaited with the three best sprinters in World racing from 2014 in Lankan Rupee, Terravista and Chautauqua, in the field, but it was Brazen Beau who emerged as the young gun in World Sprinting for 2015.
Qatar International Racing Festival
Qatar International Racing Festival
Qatar International Racing Festival
Dubday (GB) under Frankie Dettori recorded back to back victories in the Group 1 HH The Emir’s Trophy for Al Shaqab Racing on February 26th at the Qatar International Racing Festival.
HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s Al Asayl Racing dominated the UAE Arabian season.
Cape Town's feature race of the summer, the Grade 1 J & B Met (2000m), was held at Kenilworth with the Brett Crawford trained Futura winning with ease.
The annual highlight of The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club's racing calendar is the Qatar International Equestrian Sword Festival, taking place from the 24th to the 26th of February. First held in March 2001, the Festival has grown in stature with international horses, trainers and jockeys from Qatar, Dubai and Oman competing.
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings
January saw the release of the LONGINES World's Best Racehorse (WBRR) and 2014 will be remembered as the year when the World's Best Racehorse was trained in Japan for the first time. Japan secured the top two rankings in the world courtesy of the wide winning margin of Dubai Duty Free (G1) winner Just A Way (JPN) with a ranking of 140 and the outstanding Japan Cup in association with Longines (G1) winner Epiphaneia (JPN) ranked 129.
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
36th Asian Racing Conference panelists discuss status of doping control policies in racing
The sixth business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference in Mumbai asked panelists and delegates to consider whether or not the industry was succeeding in offering drug free racing.
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
State of racing media reviewed at 36th Asian Racing Conference
The changing face of racing media was the topic for the fourth session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference, held in Mumbai. Cyrus Madan, Chairman of the Indian Pattern Committee also served as chairman for the session and set the tone for where media stands in the current day with a reflection on the past.
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
Racing’s marketing efforts outlined at ARC
The ongoing pursuit of attracting and retaining horse racing customers through marketing was the topic of the fifth business session of the 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in Mumbai.
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
36th Asian Racing Conference opens with focus on wagering
The business sessions of the 36th Asian Racing Conference began in Mumbai on Tuesday as Asian Racing Federation Chairman and Hong Kong Jockey Club Chief Executive Officer Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges positioned the next three days of sessions in light of the lifeblood of the industry – wagering.
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
Princess Zahra Aga Khan will give the opening address at the Opening Ceremony of the 36th Asian Racing Conference at the National Sports Club of India in Mumbai on Monday, January 26th, 2016.
Maurice (JPN), one of the international stars of the Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin on December 13th when winning the Group 1 Longines Hong Kong Mile (1600m), was announced in early January as a double winner for the JRA Awards for 2015.
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
Hong Kong passes the flag to India as historic Asian Racing Conference closes with announcement of HKJC CEO as new Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation
In a dazzling closing ceremony at Sha Tin tonight, 8 May, the hugely successful 35th Asian Racing Conference (ARC), hosted by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, concluded. Beginning with an opening ceremony and gala dinner on Monday, 5 May, the conference welcomed a record number of almost 800 delegates to four days of meetings, business sessions and other events, including an evening at Happy Valley racecourse to witness the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) Trophy race.
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference
The business of the 35th Asian Racing Conference closed with two fascinating final sessions dedicated to Racing and Breeding in Mainland China.
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference
Horseracing is leading the field when it comes to integrity and fighting corruption in almost all sports world-wide, but there is no room for complacency and, in an ever-changing technological landscape, international cooperation must be the way forward. That was the message from the 35th Asian Racing Conference this morning when a panel of experts delivered presentations in a plenary session titled: ‘Sport Integrity: racing as the frontrunner’.
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
World Racing’s biggest shows in the spotlight on final day of Asian Racing Conference
The final morning of the 35th Asian Racing Conference, 8 May, opened appropriately in the Grand Hall of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, as delegates were treated to video presentations of many of the world’s great race meetings – under the banner: ‘Big Events – Today and Tomorrow’.
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture
Bill Barich, lead writer for the HBO racing series Luck, and best-selling author Don Watson drew a rapt assembly of delegates to this afternoon’s plenary session, titled: ‘Connecting racing with popular culture’, at the 35th Asian Racing Conference, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.