International Federation of Horseracing Authorities - IFHA

23/09/2026

The 60th International Conference of Horseracing Authorities (ICHA) will be held in Paris on 5 October. Marking a significant milestone for the IFHA, this year’s Conference will reflect on six decades of international cooperation and achievement while exploring the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead for global racing.

The keynote address will be delivered by Princess Zahra Aga Khan, and sports television presenter Rishi Persad will serve as the moderator for the Conference.

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10/09/2026

10/09/2026

With a rating of 135, Ka Ying Rising leads the seventh edition of the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2026 following his record-breaking performance in the HKSAR Chief Executive's Cup (G3).

He improved his rating to 135 from 131, which is the highest rating a sprinter has received under the current system. The previous record was held by Black Caviar, who achieved a rating of 132 in 2011.

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15/07/2026

The IFHA held its inaugural Climate Change and Sustainability Summit 13-14 July in Porto, Portugal. The two-day event brought together approximately 50 international delegates, including racing industry leaders and sustainability experts, to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore opportunities for collaboration in advancing climate change and sustainability initiatives across global horse racing. The summit underscored the industry's growing commitment to addressing environmental challenges and promoting long-term sustainability.

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09/07/2026

29/06/2026

The 21st edition of the IFHA Quarterly highlights the inaugural IFHA Climate Change and Sustainability Summit in Porto, Portugal, and the expansion of the IFHA Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Crime with three new internationally recognized integrity experts. It also features an in-depth Q&A with Greg Carpenter on the Longines World’s Best Racehorse Rankings, a look at former Japan Cup winner Cheval Grand’s transition to a successful third career in show jumping, and coverage of a landmark proposal in Hong Kong to establish the first World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) Collaborating Centre for Equine Health and Movement in the Asia-Pacific region.

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