Est. 1888
Jockey-Club de Belgique
Our History and Status
The Belgian Jockey Club was created in 1888 to regulate and administer thoroughbred horseracing in Belgium.
It is a non-profit organisation registered as an association sans but lucratif under Belgian law.

The Belgian Jockey Club is allowed by decree to use the word Royal in its denomination.
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‍In 2013, the Belgian Jockey Club celebrated its 125th anniversary.
Our Mission
Nowadays, it is the racing authority in charge of National Hunt racing in Belgium.  It has also authority over gentlemen riders and lady riders in Belgium.
Over time, the Jockey Club issued rules and regulations for flat and National Hunt racing in Belgium and was responsible for the Belgian and Luxembourg Stud Book.
The Belgian Jockey Club works in close cooperation with the Royal Waregem Racing Society and the Royal Club of Gentlemen Riders and Lady Riders in Belgium.
Our Members
The Belgian Jockey Club was created in 1888 to regulate and administer thoroughbred horseracing in Belgium.

Philippe Casier
Philippe Delioux de Savignac
Elie Hennau
Guy Heymans
Koen Huybers
Serge de Kerchove d’Exaerde
Comte Bernard de Liedekerke Beaufort
Thierry Lohest
Thierry Storme
Emmanuel van Zuylen de Nyevelt.

Our Board of Directors
These are current directors of the Belgian Jockey Club. The current term of office of the Board of Directors ends in 2025.
Philippe Casier
President
Philippe Casier is the Chairman of the Royal Waregem Racing Society.
Thierry Lohest
Vice President
Thierry Lohest is the Chairman of the Royal Club of Gentlemen Riders and Lady Riders and a former Chairman of the International Federation of Amateur Riders (Fegentri).
Thierry Storme
Thierry Storme is the Deputy Chairman of the Royal Waregem Racing Society and a successful owner and breeder.
Koen Huybers
Koen Huybers is commissaire de France Galop.
Contact us
Registered office and secretary’s office: Holstraat 97, B- 8790 Waregem
Email address:
contact@jockeyclub.be