DAY 1: THURSDAY

May 18, 2017

Breakfast and Exhibiton Area Visit

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Join us for continental style breakfast in the exhibition area.

Location: Grand Hyatt Independence Level

7:30 AM

8:10 AM

Welcome and Overview of the Conference Business Program

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Pablo Kavulakian, director of LARC, will welcome attendees on behalf of the Latin American Racing Channel, extend recognition to sponsors and exhibitors and give a brief overview of the two days of Business Program that attendees can look forward to.

8:10 AM

8:15 AM

Opening Remarks and Reminders by Conference Co-Emcees

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Commencement of day one of the Business Program for the 2017 Pan American Conference with opening remarks from the emcees, Tom Durkin and Luis Grandison.

8:15 AM

8:20 AM

Welcome from The Jockey Club

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Stuart S. Janney III, the chairman of The Jockey Club, will extend a welcome and talk briefly about the common vision shared by all conference attendees: enhancing the brand of Thoroughbred breeding and racing.

8:20 AM

8:35 AM

Morning Keynote Address

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Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) will extend a welcome to our international guests and share his appreciation for Thoroughbred breeding and racing as a representative of Kentucky, a state with deep ties to international breeding and racing. He is also expected  to acknowledge the support of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) for its membership in the Coalition for Horse Racing Integrity and its support for federal legislation involving medication reform.

8:35 AM

9:05 AM

Trainer Panel

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This panel moderated by Hong Kong Jockey Club chief stipendiary racing steward, Kim Kelly, will discuss the nuances of conditioning horses all over the world and with different climates, conditions, and rules. Panel: Criquette Head-Maarek, Ignacio Correas, Joshua Christian​, and ​Kenny McPeek.

9:05 AM

10:20 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Area Visit

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Coffee Break in the exhibition area.

10:20 AM

10:50 AM

The Horseplayer Perspective

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Sports Information Group / Daily Racing Form's Chairman and CEO John Hartig will present the results of a series of polls to international and U.S. horseplayers on their impressions, opinions, and requests for international and U.S. racing. Betfred Group's Chief Commercial Officer Phil Siers and Racing Post Chief Executive and Editor-in-Chief Alan Byrne will join Mr. Hartig to discuss international markets and their bettors. 

10:50 AM

11:55 AM

Presentation by the Korea Racing Authority

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Yang-Tae Park, executive director, Korean Racing Authority, highlights the past, the present, and the exciting future of horse racing in Korea. A global player in turnover and now holding an expansive foothold on breeding, the Korean racing industry is set for growth on the international stage. In 2018, Korea is set to host the 37th Asian Racing Conference and all are welcome to take in the country's culture and passion  for racing.

11:55 AM

12:20 PM

Lunch

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Please join us for lunch in the dining area adjacent to the Independence Ballroom. 

12:20 PM

1:30 PM

International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR)
Conclusion and Vision for the Future

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Di Arbuthnot, chief executive, Retraining of Racehorses (RoR), gives an overview of RoR and delivers conclusions from the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses (IFAR) Conference, outlining the projected vision for the forum's future.

1:30 PM

1:40 PM

Featured IFAR Speaker

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Michael Blowen, founder and president of Old Friends, based in Georgetown, Kentucky, gives an account of the world-renowned Thoroughbred retirement facility, sharing insight on how aftercare and racing can jointly work together for long-term solutions. 

1:40 PM

2:00 PM

The Racino Experience

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Scott Wells, president and general manager, Remington Park, shares his observations on how horse racing can co-exist and prosper alongside gaming operations, as well as detailing the landscape for racino operations in the future.

2:00 PM

2:45 PM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Area Visit

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Coffee Break in the exhibition area.

2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Racetrack and Facility Design

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Racetracks, as with other sports and entertainment facilities, must modernize to retain current fans and attract news ones. A number of racecourses around the world have attacked this challenge of upgrading older facilities with amenities for racing's diverse audience. Paul Roberts, director, Turnberry Consulting, will discuss the infrastructure and what the future holds with Todd Gralla, director of Equine Services, Populous, and Donald Dissinger, principal of EwingCole, and Walter Lynch, principal of Walter E. Lynch AIA, PLLC. 

3:15 PM

4:20 PM

DAY 2: FRIDAY

May 19, 2017

Breakfast and Exhibition Area Visit

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Join us for continental style breakfast in the exhibition area.

Location: Grand Hyatt Independence Level

7:30 AM

8:10 AM

Opening Remarks and Reminders by Conference Co-Emcees

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Commencement of the Day 2 Business Program for the 2017 Pan American Conference with opening remarks from Tom Durkin and Luis Grandison.

8:10 AM

8:15 AM

Opening Address and Welcome Day 2 of the Conference

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Keeneland President and CEO, Bill Thomason, will summarize key points from Day 1 of the Pan American Conference and give an overview of the collaborative relationship between North American racing and breeding and the rest of the world, as well as Keeneland's commitment to international racing, specifically the South American industry. 

8:15 AM

8:35 AM

Ownership, Syndicates, and International Racing

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Leading owners and syndicate managers sit down to discuss the challenges faced both at home and abroad, what enhancements they would like to see to attract new owners to racing internationally, and the benefits of partnerships. Elaine Lawlor, director, Goffs Bloodstock Sales, and partner, It's All About the Girls Syndicate, to moderate. Panel: Jose Nelson, senior partner, Hope Duggan & Silva; Gatewood Bell, president, Cromwell Bloodstock; Fernando Diaz Valdes, racing manager, Don Alberto Corp; and Rick Nunnelley, attorney, Stoll Keenon Ogden.

8:35 AM

9:50 AM

Racing on Television: An Inside Look

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Evan Hammonds, managing director of BloodHorse, will sit down with Jon Miller, president, Programming, NBC Sports, to learn the network's approach to broadcasting racing and how it compares to their presentation of other sports, such as NFL, the Olympics, and soccer. Jon will provide his view on international sports and their strategy for broadcasting to the U.S. audience.

9:50 AM

10:30 AM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Area Visit

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Coffee Break in the exhibition area.

10:30 AM

11:00 AM

Attracting New Fans: A Marketing Perspective

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Racetrack executives discuss marketing to different segments of racing fans and bettors, across its everyday fixtures and big race days. Gary King, Thoroughbred Daily News, to moderate. Panel: Jim Lawson, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment Group; Valparaiso Sporting Club’s Carlo Rossi and Mauricio Maurel Tassara; and Juliet Slot, Ascot Racecourse.

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Lunch

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Please join us for lunch in the dining area adjacent to the Independence Ballroom.

12:00 PM

1:10 PM

PMU International: France and Brazil

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Mara Blanco, PMU France, and Beatriz Fonseca, PMU Brazil,  provide an overview of PMU's international strategy and initiatives.

1:10 PM

1:35 PM

The View from South America

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A panel discussion on the pressing issues for the Latin American region. Horacio Esposito, director, LARC, to moderate. Panel: Carlo Rossi, president of OSAF (the Latin American Organization for the Promotion of Thoroughbreds) and president of Valparaiso Sporting Club; Hernan Ceriani, owner of Haras La Quebrada; and Guillermo Liberman, founder and partner of LARC.

1:35 PM

2:25 PM

Coffee Break and Exhibit Area Visit

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Coffee Break in the exhibition area.

2:25 PM

2:45 PM

Afternoon Address

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An internationally recognized expert in sports law and arbitration, Professor Richard McLaren, O.C. has spent his career working at the highest levels to protect the integrity of sports. McLaren has been studying the Thoroughbred industry and will discuss parallels between it and the Russian doping story.

2:45 PM

3:15 PM

Ensuring the Integrity of Racing

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The biggest threat to racing integrity and its long term viability is the use of performance enhancing drugs, the lack of harmony in the medication rules among jurisdictions, and the proficiency of its testing. Moderator, Joe Gorajec, former Executive Director of the Indiana Horse Racing Commission and noted leader on racing integrity, leads a discussion on how racetracks and regulators can face this issue through the adoption of proactive security, enhanced testing, and the adoption of new legislation in the United States. Panel: Louis Romanet, Chairman, International Federation of Horseracing Authorities; Mayra Frederico, Superintendent, ABCPCC - Brazilian Breeders and Owners Association; and United States Anti-Doping Association representative, Larry Bowers.

3:15 PM

4:15 PM

Afternoon Keynote Address

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Stronach Group Chairman and President Belinda Stronach will detail the organization's vision and outlook on its racing ventures and recap the inaugural running of the Pegasus World Cup, the world's richest horse race. Stronach will give her take on the challenges and opportunities for racing both domestically and internationally.

4:20 PM

4:45 PM

Conference Concluding Remarks: The Jockey Club and LARC

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Concluding Remarks from co-organizers, The Jockey Club and Latin American Racing Channel.

4:45 PM

5:00 PM