2015
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi elected Vice-Chairman of Asian Racing Federation
The Executive Council of the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has unanimously elected Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA), as one of the ARF’s two Vice-Chairmen. This is the first time a representative of the ERA has been appointed to a senior leadership role in the ARF.
Singapore’s Gold Cup and stakes increases
Singapore’s Gold Cup and stakes increases
Singapore’s Gold Cup and stakes increases
Singapore Turf ClubSouth African trainer Patrick Shaw won his third S$1.3m, SGroup 1 Longines Singapore Gold Cup (2200m) after Cooptado (ARG), under champion apprentice jockey-elect Shafiq Rizuan, landed the time-honoured race in a close finish over Fastnet Dragon (AUS) at Kranji on Sunday.
History was created at Flemington on Tuesday, November 3rd, when Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to the win the Group 1 Emirates Melbourne Cup (3200m).
Victorian Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne
Victorian Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne
Victorian Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne
The Japanese Victorian Spring Racing Carnival entrants Fame Game (JPN) and Hokko Brave (JPN) were third acceptors this week for the $3.15m, Group 1 BMW Caulfield Cup (2400m) at Caulfield on October 17th.
Nakayama hosted the 49th Group 1 Sprinters Stakes (1200m), the 8th leg of the Global Sprint Challenge, on Sunday to commence the new Group 1 season in Japan.
The Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation’s new role with the IFHA was recently announced
The Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation’s new role with the IFHA was recently announced
The Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation’s new role with the IFHA was recently announced
Mr Andrew Harding, the Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation, was named the Executive Director of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) following the General Assembly of the IFHA on October 5th.
Hong Kong’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize to fill Asian Group 1 sprint void
Hong Kong’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize to fill Asian Group 1 sprint void
Hong Kong’s Chairman’s Sprint Prize to fill Asian Group 1 sprint void
The recent Singapore Turf Club announcement confirming the discontinuation of the Singapore International Races, specifically the Group 1 KrisFlyer International Sprint (1200m), prompted the Hong Kong Jockey Club's Chairman’s Sprint Prize’s promotion to full Group 1 status from its hitherto local Group 1 designation.
Preview of the South African Summer Season
Preview of the South African Summer Season
Preview of the South African Summer Season
As racing winds down in the Northern Hemisphere, the South African trainers are starting to wind up their stars for the upcoming summer season. The summer season starts with the Johannesburg features in October and November, before the action moves down to Cape Town in December with the first of the three-year-old Classic races, the Group 1 Cape Fillies Guineas, followed by the colts’ equivalent, the Group 1 Cape Guineas, two weeks later.
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai, January 2016
The 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) is being held in Mumbai, India, from January 24th to 29th, 2016, commencing with a race day at Mahalakshmi Race course of the Royal Western India Turf Club. Ltd, featuring the Grade 1 Villloo Poonawalla Indian Oaks, an Indian Classic for four-year-olds.
Promotion for Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation
Promotion for Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation
Promotion for Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation
Mr Andrew Harding, the Secretary General of the Asian Racing Federation, has been promoted to Executive Director, Racing Authority of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), in a move that will enhance his work with Asian Racing Federation members.
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
36th Asian Racing Conference, Mumbai
The 36th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) is being held in Mumbai, India, from January 24th to 29th, 2016 with Early Bird Registration closing on September 30th.
Korean racing celebrated an historic racing double at the end of August with Korean apprentice Dong Soo Kim winning the 7th Asian Young Guns Challenge and Choegang Schiller (USA) ridden by Lee Chang Ho becoming the first ever Korean trained winner of the Asia Challenge Cup.
Singapore discontinues SIA Cup and Krisflyer Sprint
Singapore discontinues SIA Cup and Krisflyer Sprint
Singapore discontinues SIA Cup and Krisflyer Sprint
The Singapore Turf Club recently announced that it has discontinued the international Group 1 races, the Singapore Airlines International Cup (SIA Cup) and KrisFlyer International Sprint (KFIS).
Durban July showcases the economic impact of major race meetings
Durban July showcases the economic impact of major race meetings
Durban July showcases the economic impact of major race meetings
The economic impact of major racing carnivals and meetings in Asian Racing Federation countries was emphasised by the 2015 renewal of the richest race in Africa, the R3.5m, Group 1 Vodacom Durban July (2200m) at Greyville, Durban, on July 4th.
The development of Korea as a progressive racing country
The development of Korea as a progressive racing country
The development of Korea as a progressive racing country
Horseracing in Korea dates back to the 1920’s with the Korean Racing Authority (KRA) formed in 1942. Sadly the Korean War stalled racing’s development in the 1950’s with the country’s racetracks all used for military training. Fortunately the facilities were quickly restored after the war by the KRA and 1988 Summer Olympics saw the building of an equestrian venue that was later to become the Seoul Race Park.
There are nine international runners representing Asian Federation countries running at the Royal Ascot meeting in June with four from Australia and Japan and one from Hong Kong.