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Friday, December 19, 2025	Contact: Andrew Chesser +1 859 224 2741
Statement from the IFHA on the passing of Sir Johnny Weatherby
“Johnny Weatherby was a towering figure in the international racing and breeding community, continuing a distinguished family tradition of service to the sport,” said IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. "His leadership and vision were felt most strongly on the global stage through his role as Chairman of the International Stud Book Committee (ISBC), which was established through the International Conference of Horseracing Authorities, with his father, Christopher Weatherby serving as the ISBC’s first Chairman." "Johnny served the Thoroughbred tirelessly throughout his career, notably as Chairman of Weatherbys and as Her Majesty’s Representative at Ascot. He will be deeply missed by the international racing community, and, on behalf of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), I extend my sincere and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends at this difficult time."
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