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Arqana Appoints Amy Feng As Representative In China

Arqana has appointed Amy Feng as its representative in China. Amy is based in China and will work closely with Arqana bloodstock team member Mathieu Legars.

A graduate of Newcastle University with a Master's degree in International Financial Analysis, Amy took her first steps into the breeding and racing industry alongside her father, with whom she founded Huiying Horse Farm, where she holds the position of Marketing Manager.

Together, they bought their first horses in the USA and Australia, notably at the Magic Millions sales, where she met David Chester, Sales Director for Magic Millions, who helped her with her first purchases. A few years later, in 2013, she became the Australian auction house's representative for the Chinese market. She has also worked as the China representative for Aquis Farm for three years.

Since 2018, Amy has been working as the secretary of the China Horse Owners Alliance (CHOA), which enables her to maintain strong connections with the members of the CHOA and leading owners in mainland China.

Commenting on her appointment, Amy Feng said, “My various past experiences have enabled me to acquire a solid knowledge of racing and breeding, which enables me to provide judicious support to clients. I'm delighted to be able to join the Arqana team, which holds a prime position in the European market. French horses have different aptitudes to Chinese and Australasian horses, and Chinese buyers are increasingly attracted to these profiles.”

Olivier Delloye added, “We are delighted to welcome Amy as Arqana's representative in China. Amy has been involved in the breeding and racing industry in her home country since 2008, and has developed strong skills and a great network through her various experiences with Aquis Farm and the China Horse Owners Alliance (CHOA). We took our time to recruit the right profile and are convinced that Amy will be a great asset to Arqana.”

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Racing Season Begins In Hohhot

The Inner Mongolia Hohhot Horseracing Series kicked off at Aowei Racecourse in Hohhot City, Inner Mongolia, China, Sunday, May 21.

The series will take place each Sunday through mid-September, with total prize money on offer of RMB10 million (£1.14 million/US$1.42 million). For the first time, the Chinese Equestrian Association has approved the holding of the Chinese Horseracing Points Race during the series using a points system similar to Formula 1 racing.

According to An Zhiqiang, chairman of the Hohhot Equestrian Association and Chairman of Inner Mongolia Mengjun Horse Industry, the express goal of the series is “localizing high-end horses and actively establishing and introducing domestic an internationally renowned events.”

According to Mr An, the final raceday of the season will offer prize money of RMB3 million, with a single race worth RMB1 million restricted imported horses. The best jockey of the series will receive RMB200,000, the best trainer 300,000 and leading owner 500,000.

Mr An is one of the first Chinese owners purchasing horses out of Europe and is the biggest buyer of American-bred horses in Mainland China. His Qian Cheng Si Jin (Brody's Cause) was a winner on Sunday's program.

Hohhot is the only city in China with four racecourses, including Mengjun Racecourse, home base of Mr An, City Racecourse and Huhtala Racecourse.

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Owner Wang Ruiqing Rides First Winner As A Jockey

Thoroughbred owner Wang Ruiqing rode his own colt Xin Nian Zhi Huo (Chi) (Chivalry (Aus) to victory in a 1000-meter race in Yulong racecourse Saturday. Starting from gate two, the juvenile was midpack early and was in the fifth heading into the final 400 meters. Passing the furlong pole, the Zhang Mingliang-trained colt burst into the front and claimed a narrow victory for Ruiqing. It was the first win for Ruiqing in a Thoroughbred Flat race.

A jubilant Wang replied after the race, “I started my professional jockey training when most jockeys reach their retirement age..Seven years of hard work is the witness of my horseracing dream. My gratitude goes to Yulong Jockey Club, to my mentor Zhang Mingliang and to all my friends and family for their unwavering support and understanding.”

As a veteran pigeon racing owner, Wang developed a passionate interest in horses around seven years ago. He purchased a bay foal named Hui Tong Tian Xia (Chi) who later became dual China Horse of Year (2018 – 2019). Ruiqing began his own jockey training while working his stable star. Two years' of devotion earned him a Junior Rider license from International Racing Academy in 2018.

Ruiqing, who rides regularly in the morning, currently has 28 starts under his belt.

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