“Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges confirmed to the Executive Council on Monday that he wished to leave the post of Chairman of the Federation. He acknowledged the representations that his fellow Executive Council members had made attempting to persuade him to remain as Chairman, but he explained why this was not possible at the present time. He agreed to continue to serve as one of the Exco members. The Executive Council unanimously elected Dr Sato as the ARF Chairman.”
Andrew Harding, Secretary General
The Asian Racing Federation also announced its unanimous support for Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges to continue as its representative on the Executive Council of the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities.
“The Executive Council’s members are extremely pleased that Mr Engelbrecht-Bresges has agreed to continue as an ARF nominee to the Executive Council of the International Federation and has committed its full support to him in his capacity as Vice-Chairman of the IFHA. The Executive Council considers that his continued participation at this global level is essential not only to interests of ARF’s members but also to the future success of IFHA itself.” Andrew Harding
The new Chairman of the ARF Dr Koji Sato thanked his colleagues for their confidence in electing him, and acknowledged the singular contribution of his predecessor.
“Racing and breeding in the ARF region have grown significantly in recent decades and are regarded with high esteem in the global racing community today. Likewise, the role of the Asian Racing Federation has become vital in representing our members in the international community and in promoting racing both domestically and internationally."
Press Report from QRL.
No doubt the Asian Racing Conference is considered a vital body to belong to and of great benefit to participants who bravely shoulder the arduous travel and inconvenience of attending get togethers all over the Asian region.
IMO Andrew Harding would be better employed getting his act together and putting up a fair scale of deductions so punters and bookies are not disadvantaged instead of tripping around the world patting each other on the back.
