Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges was re-elected as chair of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) by the IFHA Executive Council during the International Conference of Horseracing Authorities in Paris, France.
Jim Gagliano, Masayuki Goto and Horacio Esposito were also re-elected as vice-chairs, with Henri Pouret a new vice-chair. He fills a vacancy created when Brian Kavanagh stepped down.
Engelbrecht-Bresges, who has served as chair of the IFHA since 2021, said, “I look forward to continue working with my valued colleagues and members of the IFHA to further enhance our sport at an international level. I would like to thank the Executive Council which has entrusted me to continue to lead the Federation into what is an exciting, but challenging, time for racing globally.”
After congratulating Pouret on his appointment, Engelbrecht-Bresges added, “Brian's tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to the Federation and international racing have been vital to its sustained success. We are most grateful for his many years of leadership, wise counsel and friendship.”
Pouret said, “I am honoured and very thankful to the Executive Council for placing its trust and confidence in me to fulfil the role of vice-chair. I am eager to support the IFHA's efforts to further strengthen global collaboration on key issues impacting racing and breeding.”
The terms for chair and vice-chairs will run for three years until October of 2027.
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