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Wednesday, February 05, 2025	Contact: Andrew Chesser +1 859 224 2741
Statement from the IFHA on the passing of His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV
“On behalf of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA), I would like to express my sorrow upon hearing of the Aga Khan’s passing,” said IFHA Chair Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges. “He was a great friend to global racing, as well as to our Chairman Emeritus, Louis Romanet. The IFHA was greatly honored by His Highness's delivery of the first keynote address at the International Conference of Horseracing Authorities (ICHA) in October 2011. “The Aga Khan’s longstanding commitment to the sustainability and growth of global horse racing is epitomized by his investment in bloodstock and in racing infrastructure projects at racecourses such as Chantilly and the Curragh, and his patronage also contributed to the sponsorship and development of the weekend surrounding the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. He bred and raced horses in at least 15 different countries and won over 160 Group/Grade 1s around the world, leaving an indelible mark on our sport. He will be deeply missed.”
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