52^nd International Conference
of Horseracing Authorities

Paris, France                                                                                                                Monday October 8, 2018

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OPEN FORUM

2. IFHA STRATEGIC PLAN ........................................................... chaired by Louis ROMANET

With IFHA Vice-Chairmen and IFHA Executive Director

W. Engelbrecht-Bresges for Asia, J. Gagliano for North & South America, B. Kavanagh for Europe & A. Harding

2.1-    Summary of Achievements 2015-2018 

2.2-    Summary of Structure and Key Aspects of 2018-2021 Strategic Plan  

2.3-    Panel discussion / Q&A 

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3. BHA Diversity Report.......................... Will LAMBE, British Horseracing Authority, Executive Director

4. Wagering Session / Stimulating Turnover

- Moderator’s Introduction ..................................... chaired by Winfried ENGELBRECHT-BRESGES

With Hernan LAVALLEN – LARC, Richard CHEUNG – HKJC, Martin PANZA – NYRA, Will LAMBE - BHA

4.1 - The Rise of World Pools 

4.2 - Harnessing technology to transform the wagering experience

4.3 - Measures to enhance field sizes

 5. Gene Doping Control Update................................................................................. Dr. Kanichi KUSANO 

JRA – Manager Administrative Division, Race Horse Hospital Ritto Training Center &

Gene Doping Control Subcommittee Chairman

6. New Affiliate Member: IRAN

6.1-    Introduction.................................................................... Andrew HARDING, IFHA Executive Director

6.2-    Presentation by Equestrian Federation of Iran............................................ Sherazad AMIR ASLANI

Equestrian Federation of Iran - Stud Book of Iran

7. HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE OF JOCKEYS

- Moderator’s Introduction............................................................................... chaired by Denis EGAN

IHRB – Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, Chief Executive Officer

With Dr. Adrian McGOLDRICK, Dr. Giles WARRINGTON & Dr. Ciara LOSTY

7.1 – Findings of Irish Mental Health research and current and future plans for studies

7.2 – Practical work with jockeys

7.3 – Overview of pressures facing jockeys

8. RULES HARMONISATION SESSION

- Moderator’s Introduction ................................................................................. chaired by Kim KELLY

HKJC Chief Stipendiary Steward & Chairman of the IFHA Harmonisation of Raceday Rules Committee

With Henri POURET – France Galop, Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Racing & Regulatory Dpt

Brant DUNSHEA – BHA, Chief Regulatory Officer

Oscar BERTOLETTI – OSAF, Chief Executive Officer

Dominic BEIRNE – Racing Consultant

8.1 – International Rule Harmonisation Panel

8.2 – Highlight Key Achievements (e.g. Interference) and Challenges

8.3 – Non-runner discussion

8.4 - Stimulate discussion on future areas of focus / Questions & Answers

9. CLOSING REMARKS.............................................................................. Louis ROMANET, IFHA Chairman