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39th Asian Racing Conference 2e2d5j

The 39th ARC, Melbourne 2023 76u

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The 39th ARC, Melbourne 2023

Conference Information 253i49

Date
February 14 - 19, 2023
Venue
Melbourne Convention Centre
Sessions and Events
11
Sessions
Participants
700+
Participants
Regions and Jurisdictions
35
Regions and Jurisdictions Represented
Speakers
Around 50
Speakers
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Sessions 4o1ha

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Session 1 m5v58

The Landscape 6v211e

February 15, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP 4a24v

Chairman, Asian Racing Federation CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club 4ld5l

Masayuki Goto 5i3c6q

Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association

Julie Harrington 614d3o

Chief Executive, British Horseracing Authority

Peter McGauran 295p4k

Chairman, Australian Turf Club

Martin Pakula 4h5u4c

Former Victorian Minister for Racing

Katie Page-Harvey 446y37

CEO, Harvey Norman
Co-Owner (with Gerry Harvey), Magic Millions

Eddie McGuire AM 4f4j5w

Chairman, JAM TV
Media Personality

Session 2 3o4514

The Wager 173e47

February 15, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP 4a24v

Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
CEO, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Michael Fitzsimons q3643

Executive Director, Wagering Products, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Adam Rytenskild 5d44i

CEO and Managing Director, Tabcorp

Alex Frost 154h3p

CEO, UK Tote Group

Andrew Orbach 136l39

Equities Analyst, Taylor Collison

Session 3 6s58l

The Fan 325iy

February 15, 2023

Speakers‍ 3h5v5j

Masayuki Goto 5i3c6q

Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
President & CEO, Japan Racing Association

Gary Liu 19594m

Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs

Andrew Jones 3mg3i

Chief Executive Officer, Racing Victoria

Jamie Barkley 446e3i

Chief Executive Officer, Australian Turf Club

Tim Bulley 146h4o

Managing Director & Chairman, World Horse Racing

Session 4 4e6072

The Owner 3z6247

February 16, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Vee Moodley 693055

Chief Executive, The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa

Chris Waller 3k4m6t

Trainer

Denise Martin 145n56

Owner, Star Thoroughbreds

Sebastian Hutch 1p2a10

CEO, Inglis Bloodstock

Terry Henderson 5v2c3j

CEO, OTI Racing

Justin Vermaak 4m4yj

Racing & Bloodstock Executive, Cape Racing

Session 5 6f1m6p

The Horse 6e1c5n

February 16, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Greg Nichols 3n5419

Director, Racing Australia

Josh Gibson 2o3t65

Host, Here For The Horses

Dr Denise Goodwin 42694u

Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director of Health Programs, BehaviourWorks Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

Dr Grace Forbes 514o1r

General Manager, Veterinary Services, Racing Victoria

Dr Christopher Riggs 5ch27

Director, Equine Welfare Research Foundation and Chief Advisor, Mainland Veterinary Engagement, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Hallie Hardy 374l1n

Executive Director, Visit Horse Country Inc.

Session 6 2d6n4s

The Sustainable 5m4a57

February 16, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Professor Tim Flannery 3j5s4q

Scientist, Explorer and Conservationist
Australian of the Year 2007

Julie Romanet-Perroux 4l6j4o

Managing Director, Energy Transition, Accenture

Hiroshi Ito 182q20

General Manager, International Department, Japan Racing Association

Session 7 4t1v15

The Mind 6x331j

February 16, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Andrew Harding 2b1b65

Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Hon. Jeff Kennett AC 31c40

Former Premier of Victoria
Past President, Hawthorn Football Club
Founder, Beyond Blue

Matti Clements 4j2m4g

Acting Director, Australian Institute of Sport

Lisa Hancock 6n692i

Chief Executive, Injured Jockeys Fund

Glen Boss 3l43

Australian Jockey

Session 8 1g6j3r

The Shift 4c266b

February 17, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Gary Liu 19594m

Co-founder & CEO, Terminal 3
Founder & Director, Artifact Labs

Joan Norton 8t5e

Senior Commercial Strategy Manager, Cricket Australia

Lisa Fitzgerald 445n42

Corporate Partner, Lander & Rogers

Session 9 114t21

The Defence 2mc6k

February 17, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Andrew Harding 2b1b65

Secretary General, Asian Racing Federation
Executive Director, Racing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Michael Phelan APM m211c

Former CEO, Australia Criminal Intelligence Commission

Doug Robinson z5k5w

Deputy Chairperson, ARF Council on Anti-Illegal Betting and Related Financial Crime
Executive Manager, Due Diligence and Research, The Hong Kong Jockey Club

Tom Chignell 3x1p1f

Executive Manager, Racing Integrity and Betting Analysis, The Hong KongJockey Club

Sally Gainsbury 2e494t

Director, Gambling Treatment & Research Clinic, University of Sydney

Catherine Ordway 276cx

Associate Professor (Sports Management), University of Canberra

Session 10 6hp4b

The Developments 3g6n28

February 17, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Shivkumar Kheny 3h2x34

Chairman, Turf Authorities of India
Chairman, Bangalore Turf Club Ltd

Suresh Paladugu 5l1q22

Founder, North Alley

Tae-hwan Choi 4j504i

Korea Racing Authority

Session 11 1u2223

The Future 513h14

February 17, 2023

Speakers 56z69

Kate Roffey 47m1e

President, Melbourne Football Club

Josh Apiafi 5z495v

Sky Sports Racing Broadcaster

Raelene Castle 202f17

Group Chief Executive, Sport New Zealand

Tallulah Wilson 201b3m

Head of International, UK Tote Group
Racing Home Lead, Women in Racing

Kanako Ueda 2s6rg

Head, Management Planning Division, Japan Racing Association

Neil Wilson 5v2i1r

Chairman, Victoria Racing Club

Press Room 323i4q

News

Asian Racing Conference Considers Future Trends 3p2at

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An examination of racing’s future workforce and fan base in a session titled “The Future” closed the business programme of the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.

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Key Developments in India and Korea Explored 4kc4e

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In a session titled “The Developments” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February, delegates took a look at key recent developments in Asian Racing Federation member nations, India and Korea.

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Illegal Betting Poses Growing and Complex Threat to Racing and Sports 3r10m

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The volume and growth of illegal betting and the increasingly complex threat it poses to the integrity of racing and other sports – along with its potentially dire economic impact – were among key issues raised at session nine at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 17 February.

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New Technology Offers Opportunities for Racing to Attract Gen Z 6p3y1j

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The horseracing industry has been urged to embrace new technology in a bid to attract Generation Z to a sport which has an ageing customer base.

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Mental Health Challenges Discussed at Asian Racing Conference 1n546w

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The reality of mental health issues faced by high-performance sports people hit home after Mr. Glen Boss told his confronting story during an illuminating session seven of the business programme titled “The Mind” at the 39th Asian Racing Conference on 16 February in Melbourne.

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Racing Faces Climate Change and Sustainability Challenges 6va

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Prominent Australian scientist, Professor Tim Flannery, told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on Thursday (16 February) that racing faced challenges to attract a younger generation concerned with global warming and sustainability issues.

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Complete Care During the Lifetime of a Horse is Paramount 4v3y3c

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The need to ensure the highest standards of equine care and well-being throughout the racehorse’s life was the key message of session five of the business programme, “The Horse”, at the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February.

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Chris Waller Urges Transparency and Engagement to Build Ownership 603o34

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Champion trainer Mr. Chris Waller told the 39th Asian Racing Conference in Melbourne on 16 February that transparency and regular communication with owners are the keys to retaining and increasing racehorse ownership.