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ITBF Global Webinar

FREE

Open to all involved in Thoroughbred Breeding and Racing. This major international industry event will take place on

Tuesday 18th February 2025 at 12.00 Midday (UK time)

Approx. 80 mins panel discussion + 30 mins ‘City Of Troy’ film

Register Here

A link to the video recording will be made available to those who register but are unable to attend live.

An International Breeders’ Panel discuss

“Finding Positive Ways Forward”

Navigating a positive route ahead, through the many challenges facing the Thoroughbred breeding industry, is essential to the very survival of the breed.

Through Q&A’s, our six breeding-experts will share valuable information on their nation’s new concepts, developing initiatives, implemented schemes, and established methods for success.

Globally, we must all learn from each other, to help secure the future of the Thoroughbred industry.

Moderator, NICK LUCK, world-renowned racing broadcaster, puts questions, live, to our panel on how their countries are combating the challenges.

Panel from 6 continents:

  • USA:  Bret Jones – President, Airdrie Stud
  • JAPAN: Hirokazu Okada – President, Big Red Farm
  • ARGENTINA: Alberto Figueiredo – Director, Bonne Chance
  • SOUTH AFRICA: Jehan Malherbe – Breeder, Owner, & Bloodstock Agent
  • IRELAND: Cathy Grassick – Breeder and Chairman Irish TBA
  • AUSTRALIA: Antony Thompson – Owner & Director, Widden Stud

With industry guests:
ITBF Chairman, Kirsten Rausing
IFHA Chairman, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges

Plus
Exclusive showing of Coolmore’s film, written & presented by Brough Scott
“What’s A Heaven For?”
The Inside Story of CITY OF TROY in 2024