The Asian Racing Federation (ARF) has re-elected Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges as its Chair, with Masayuki Goto and Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi continuing as Vice-Chairs.
These appointments, confirmed at a meeting in Sapporo, will remain in place until the 41st Asian Racing Conference (ARC) in 2026.
Engelbrecht-Bresges, the current CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) and Chair of the ARF since 2014 (following a previous term from 2007-09), expressed his gratitude and commitment.
The executive noted: “I look forward to continuing my work with valued colleagues and members of the ARF to address the significant challenges facing our sport. I would like to thank the members of the Executive Council for entrusting me to lead the Federation into the future.”
Re-elected as Vice-Chair, Goto said: “I welcome the opportunity to continue to help strengthen racing and breeding for the benefit of all ARF members and I am honored to be re-elected as a Vice-Chair.”
Al Shehhi, who was first elected in March 2024, expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to enhance the ARF’s global influence in thoroughbred racing.
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
Vice-Chairman, Asian Racing Federation
The 40th ARC, currently underway in Sapporo and running until September 1st, is a pivotal event for discussing the future of Asian racing.
