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Australian Court Upholds Breeding Practices

Industry leaders applaud a federal Australian court's decision to deny a request by prominent owner-breeder Bruce McHugh to allow artificial insemination in Thoroughbred breeding.

 Wednesday, December 19, 2012

IFHA Applauds Jockey Club Reform Efforts

At its annual conference, IFHA chairman Louis Romanet has applauded the continued efforts of The Jockey Club to prohibit race-day medication in U.S. racing.

 Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Foreign Organizations Back KY Salix Phase-Out

Some foreign racing organizations issued statements June 14 backing action by the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to phase out use of race-day furosemide in graded and listed stakes over three years beginning Jan. 1, 2014.

 Thursday, June 14, 2012
Romanet to Speak at Round Table Conference

Romanet to Speak at Round Table Conference

Louis Romanet, chairman of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, will discuss the importance of and need for international harmonization of medication policies when he delivers the keynote address at The Jockey Club's 57th annual Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing at the Gideon Putnam Resort in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Aug. 23.

 Tuesday, June 30, 2009

IFHA Focuses on Synthetic Surfaces

Contrasting views on the future of synthetic tracks were expressed at the meeting of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities in Paris on Oct. 6, following the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) meeting at Longchamp.

 Tuesday, October 07, 2008
U.S.-Based Horses Rank High on List

U.S.-Based Horses Rank High on List

Curlin officially shares the accolade of being the best horse to have raced in North America and the leading dirt performer worldwide in 2007 with Invasor in the World Thoroughbred Racehorse Rankings announced Jan. 15.

 Tuesday, January 15, 2008
British Administrator Ricketts Dies

British Administrator Ricketts Dies

British horse racing is coming to terms with the loss of one its most respected administrators following the death of Sir Tristram Ricketts the morning of Nov. 7. Ricketts was 61.

 Monday, November 12, 2007
Retiring Romanet Receives Jockey Club Medal

Retiring Romanet Receives Jockey Club Medal

Louis Romanet, who will retire Dec. 31 after 40 years as director general of France Galop, received The Jockey Club Medal Oct. 8 for exceptional contributions to the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.

 Monday, October 08, 2007

First 'Global Bet' to Be Offered June 10

The first "Global Bet" will be offered June 10 when wagering outlets in nine countries take trifecta bets on the Prix de Diane Hermes (Fr-I), the French Oaks, from Chantilly racecourse in France.

 Thursday, June 07, 2007

Officials Discuss International Commingling

Officials representing virtually every major racing country around the world with pari-mutuel betting have taken the first step toward creating huge pools through international commingling that could revolutionize the sport.

 Monday, October 02, 2006

Australian Mare Makybe Diva Tops IFHA Rankings

Australian super mare Makybe Diva topped the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities official end of season assessment of those horse which had either raced in or been trained in countries whose season ran from Aug. 1 2005 to July 31, 2006 (July 1, 2005 to June 30, 2006 in South America).

 Wednesday, August 09, 2006

World Racing Championships Disbands for '06

The troubled World Racing Championships announced Feb. 6 that it will pause its operation for 2006 and will study the feasibility of returning next year with a new merit award system that would give worldwide recognition to the best performers around the world.

 Monday, February 06, 2006

IFHA Offers International Results on Web Site

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has updated its Web site to include results of the world's biggest races and other related information for group I, II, and III races.

 Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Hurricane Run Tops IFHA Rankings

Hurricane Run, winner of the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe – Lucien Barriere (Fr-I), continues to head the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) rankings of the top racehorses of 2005 after a very extensive month of International racing that included the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships in America, Melbourne Cup in Australia, and major events in Europe and Canada.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2005

ARC Panelists Debate Betting Exchanges

Betting exchanges were a hot topic at the 30th Asian Racing Conference Tuesday as representatives from Australia and the United Kingdom went head to head on the issue of online betting sites and their impact on the future of horseracing.

 Tuesday, May 24, 2005

Trade Ruling Questions Horse Racing Act

A World Trade Organization report released April 7 upholds the position of the United States to protect itself from illegal Internet gambling but also calls into question the fairness of the Interstate Horseracing Act.

 Thursday, April 07, 2005

Ghostzapper Ranked as Top Horse in the World

Ghostzapper, winner of the Breeders' Cup Classic - Powered by Dodge (gr. I) during his undefeated season, has been rated the top racehorse in the world on two international classifications.

 Tuesday, January 18, 2005

U. S. Appeal of WTO Decision on Foreign Gaming Gains Support

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, headquartered in Paris, France, has welcomed the decision by the U. S. government to appeal against the recent World Trade Organization ruling overturning the U. S. ban on foreign gambling services.

 Monday, January 10, 2005

U. S. Appeal of WTO Decision on Foreign Gaming Gains Support

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities, headquartered in Paris, France, has welcomed the decision by the U. S. government to appeal against the recent World Trade Organization ruling overturning the U. S. ban on foreign gambling services.

 Monday, January 10, 2005

Report: 80% of All Races Are Run in 10% of Countries

Eighty percent of all international horse races are contested in 10% of the countries, according to statistics released Monday by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities.

 Monday, December 20, 2004

Debate on Betting Exchanges Heats Up

Chris Schef, executive vice president of Thoroughbred Racing Associations, said the U.S. racing industry can't afford to allow Internet betting exchanges to continue to infringe illegally, and suggested the industry form its own exchange to monopolize the U.S. market.

 Thursday, December 09, 2004

Federation Forming Plan to Combat Unauthorized Wagering

The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has adopted policies that target unauthorized wagering on races.

 Monday, October 04, 2004