32nd Asian Racing Conference
Events

Tuesday, 11 November, 2008   18:00 – 21:00
Evening Race Meeting (Hosted by National Association of Racing & Tokyo City Keiba)

Oh-i Race Track, popularly known as Tokyo City Keiba (TCK), is the largest of the regional racecourse in Japan. From the end of March to the beginning of November each year, TCK holds evening races known as “Twinkle Races.” As of April 2008, the last race of the evening is held at 20:50.

  • Meals: Dinner included
  • Dress Code: Jacket & Tie

Wednesday, 12 November, 2008   18:30 – 22:30
Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise

On this tour you can enjoy a dinner cruise on Tokyo Bay, while taking in the night-time cityscape of Tokyo. Drink in the breathtaking vista of Tokyo’s illuminated buildings lit up in the night sky!

*Please choose either Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise or Tokyo Disneyland® Tour as the evening event for Wednesday, 12 November.

  • Dress Code: Casual

Wednesday, 12 November, 2008   16:00 – 22:30
Tokyo Disneyland® Tour

Tokyo Disney Resort first opened its doors in 1983, with the catchphrase “Kingdom of Dreams and Magic.” Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and all the other Disney characters are waiting to welcome you to the park. You can enjoy free handed tour of popular attractions and browse arcade of shops. In 2007, Tokyo Disney Resort was the third most visited theme park in the world, providing dreams and smiling faces to all who visit.

*Please choose either Tokyo Bay Dinner Cruise or Tokyo Disneyland® Tour as the evening event for Wednesday, 12 November.

  • Meals: Not included
  • Dress Code: Casual

Friday, 14 November, 2008   9:30 – 16:00
Miho Training Center Tour

Miho Training Center is located about two hours’ drive from the Conference Venue. It is one of two training centers operated by JRA. At Miho Training Center about 2400 horses are stabled.

*There will be a direct airport bus service from Miho TC to Narita International Airport for flights departing after 19:00.

  • Meals: Lunch included
  • Dress Code: Casual
Optional Tours

Overnight Trip to Hokkaido Breeding Establishments

Friday, 14 – Saturday, 15 November, 2008 (2 days)
(Depart hotel at 08:00, November 14, return at around 19:00, November 15)
Course A: (Limited to 80 guests)
Nov. 14: Hotel New Otani – Haneda Airport – New Chitose Airport – Shadai Stallion Station – Northern Farm – Stay at Chitose
Nov. 15: Chitose – Cosmo View Farm – JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station – New Chitose Airport – Haneda Airport – Hotel New Otani
Course B: (Limited to 40 guests)
Nov. 14: Hotel New Otani – Haneda Airport – New Chitose Airport- Shadai Stallion Station – Northern Farm – Stay at Shizunai
Nov. 15: Shizunai – JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station – JRA Hidaka Training Farm – Obihiro Airport – Haneda Airport – Hotel New Otani

This tour takes us to Hokkaido, where 90% of Japan’s thoroughbred horses are bred. A one-and-a-half hour flight from Tokyo, Hokkaido is completely different to the nation’s capital, being a region that is still home to bountiful nature. In this natural environment you can tour the horse and breeding capital of Japan.

  • Meals: All meals included (except for breakfast on 14th Nov. and dinner on 15th Nov.)
  • Dress Code: Casual
  • Entrance fee: Jpy 15,000
JRA Hidaka Training Farm
Turf Course
Indoor Straight Course
Indoor Straight Course
JBBA Shizunai Stallion Station
Bago
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Stravinsky
©JBBA
David Junior
©JBBA
Came Home
©JBBA
Shadai Stallion Station
Deep Impact
©M Ueda
Agnes Tachyon
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Kurofune
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Fuji Kiseki
©M Ueda
Northern Farm