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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

08/05/2014

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.

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: 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

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

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’.

: Special race night celebrates Hong Kong’s hosting of Asian Racing Conference

The 35th Asian Racing Conference (ARC) is being held in Hong Kong this week and tonight’s race meeting (Wednesday 7 May) at Happy Valley Racecourse was themed around this special occasion.

07/05/2014: Literary legends tell Asian Racing Conference that the charisma of the horse can connect racing to popular culture

07/05/2014: 35th Asian Racing Conference examines the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s renowned vocational training

07/05/2014: The Asian Racing Conference puts Asian breeding development in the spotlight

07/05/2014: Hong Kong Jockey Club’s model for success outlined at Asian Racing Conference’s ‘Industry Profiles’ session

07/05/2014: Racing industry urged to ‘immerse’ viewers in the sport at Asian Racing Conference

07/05/2014: HKJC’s Richard Cheung tells ARC that customer connection is vital to growth

06/05/2014: Sustainability is vital for both existing and new racecourses, experts tell the Asian Racing Conference

06/05/2014: Racing Authorities have the conviction to enforce stringent drug rules

06/05/2014: European Pattern Committee Chairman says global uniformity on medication needed to protect the Pattern’s integrity

06/05/2014: International movement of horses boosted and more can be achieved

06/05/2014: Hong Kong’s Secretary for Labour and Welfare and former Premier of Victoria highlight horseracing’s positive contribution to the community

06/05/2014: Hong Kong Jockey Club CEO chairs presentation on wagering as racing’s lifeblood at opening session of the 35th Asian Racing Conference

05/05/2014: Hong Kong hailed as “global giant” at opening of 35th Asian Racing Conference

05/05/2014: International Stewards’ Conference confirms progress on ‘big issues’

05/05/2014: Hong Kong Jockey Club Racecourse Operations Seminar draws huge response

05/05/2014: Executive Council of IFHA meets for the first time ever at an Asian Racing Conference

05/05/2014: Celebrate Hong Kong’s hosting of the Asian Racing Conference with special race night at the Valley this Wednesday

14/04/2014: At Stud

11/04/2014: Korea’s Blueprint for International Racing

03/04/2014: Michael Lynch CBE AM Takes Centre Stage in Hong Kong

31/03/2014: Phar Lap features on Hong Kong card

28/03/2014: The Man Who Sued God Travels to Hong Kong

25/03/2014: The Sustainability Challenge

17/03/2014: Applying the Accelerator to International Horse Movements

13/03/2014: The Pattern: Now & in the Future

11/03/2014: The 120,000 feet Jump-Out

04/03/2014: Big Data – What is it and what does it mean for Racing?

28/02/2014: Big Events: Today & Tomorrow

27/02/2014: Racing’s Storyteller in Hong Kong

25/02/2014: Fox Sports demonstrates cutting edge technology in sports TV

21/02/2014: Football digital media chief joins panel at ARC

18/02/2014: Commissioner for eradicating IPL Match-fixing joins ARC panel

14/02/2014: Dr. Dr. Perikles Simon world sports medicine expert heads anti-doping talks at ARC

13/02/2014: 2020 – The future of betting on racing – Landmark study unveiled at ARC

12/02/2014: London Silk to give Masterclass at ARC on tackling cheats

22/01/2014: CEO of Betfair meets Totalisator Chiefs at 35th Asian Racing Conference

14/01/2014: Racing and Breeding in Mainland China

07/01/2014: Join the global audience that will attend the 35th ARC in Hong Kong in May 2014

16/12/2013: First Racecourse Operations Seminar offered at the 35th Asian Racing Conference

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8 May, 2014

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

8 May, 2014

Racing and breeding in Mainland China discussed for the first time at an Asian Racing Conference

8 May, 2014

High-profile speakers call for international cooperation to battle corruption in sport at Asian Racing Conference