Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges to Serve Another Term As ARF Chairman

Asian Racing Federation Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges was re-elected to another term by the ARF at its Executive Council Meeting in Melbourne on Feb. 14, during the 39th Asian Racing Conference (ARC). Vice-Chairman Masayuki Goto will also serve in the same capacity once again. The pair of appointments will run until the conclusion of the next ARC next year.

“I would like to thank the members of the Executive Council who have entrusted me to lead the Federation,” said Engelbrecht-Bresges. “With their great support, I look forward to continue working with my colleagues and members of the ARF to overcome the challenges facing our industry.”

“I am honoured to be re-elected as Vice-Chairman and welcome the opportunity to continue to help strengthen racing and breeding for the benefit of all ARF members,” said Goto.

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Full Speaker Line-Up Announced For ARC

The complete list of speakers for the 39th Asian Racing Conference on Feb. 14-19, was announced by the Asian Racing Federation (ARF) on Tuesday.

Themed “Breaking Barriers”, the ARC will feature a three-day Business Programme, where the latest trends will be examined, as well as the most pressing issues and brightest opportunities facing the industry today. The full list of speakers can be found here.

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ARC Business Programme Announced

The 39th Asian Racing Conference Business Programme was revealed on Friday. Set for Wednesday, Feb. 15, the ARC Business Programme will begin with “The Landscape”, a scene-setting session that will explore the changing landscape of sport.

ARF Chairman Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, also CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, will share his vision for the future of global racing and the opportunities and the barriers that line that path to that future. Other speakers include Masayuki Goto, Vice-Chairman of ARF and President and CEO of the Japan Racing Association, British Horseracing Authority CEO Julie Harrington, former Victorian Attorney-General and Racing Minister Martin Pakula, Chairman of the Australian Turf Club Peter McGauran, and Harvey Norman CEO and Magic Millions co-principal Katie Page-Harvey.

For more information about the business programme and the speakers list, please visit the Asian Racing Conference website.

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