The upcoming Asian Racing Conference at Sapporo on Aug. 28-30 will feature Japanese industry members' views on the future of racing in Japan.
The business programme will consist of nine sessions, and there will also be three dedicated sharing sessions. Opening speeches will be delivered by Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, ARF chairman and Masayoshi Yoshida, president and CEO of the Japan Racing Association (JRA). Officials from the JRA, National Association of Racing in Japan, Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., Shadai Farm, Northern Farm, and Big Red Farm, will be sharing their insights during the business portion. Jockeys Yutaka Take and Christophe Lemaire will also share their insights on Aug. 28, with breeder Kenichiro Michima and trainer Yoshita Yahagi speaking the day after. The Asian Racing Federation (ARF)'s vice chairman Masayuki Goto will deliver the keynote speech on Aug. 30. There will also be a regional tour on Sept. 1, with trips to Shadai Stallion Station, Northern Farm, and the Northern Horse Park.
For more information on the ARC, please visit the ARC website.
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