The racing industry worldwide must face up to challenges posed by militant groups who campaign to have the game abolished, due to alleged cruelty and/or fear of gambling's dangers, Engelbrecht-Bresges told the ARF's biannual conference in Japan last week.
Conference delegates from member nations - including South African luminaries such as 4Racing's Fundi Sithebe and Cape Racing's Greg Bortz - hardly needed reminding of the existential threat. Speaker after speaker emphasised the need for horse welfare and aftercare, responsible gambling initiatives and protecting the integrity of the sport.
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