The Bahrain Horse Racing Affairs Directorate is the regulatory authority governing all aspects of horse racing in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Bahrain International Trophy

The foundation of the Bahrain International Trophy began a new chapter in the history of horse racing in the Kingdom of Bahrain, demonstrating the country’s determination to establish itself as a premier horse racing destination. The race provides an opportunity to attract the attention of the global media and market Bahrain internationally as well as demonstrate that REHC has the infrastructure and leadership required to stage a successful international sporting event.

It’s only natural to take this progression now and host an event of this calibre in the Kingdom of Bahrain after what Bahraini owned horses have achieved internationally.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Alkhalifa

Deputy Chairman

Conditions for the Bahrain International Trophy

Friday (20 Nov 2020)

Open To

There will be a maximum field size of 14 runners.
2000 metres on the turf in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Enter by noon on Tuesday (6 Oct 2020).
NO entry fees on that date.
Horses need to be rated 95 or over by their domestic authority at the time of closing.
Supplementary entry stage Tuesday November 3^rd - £10,000 to enter.
Final declaration will be done on Sunday 15^th November, 11am The Kingdom of Bahrain time.
Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday (18 Nov 2020) in The Kingdom of Bahrain.
BHRA will guarantee at least two slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses.

Automatic Invitation

There will be two races which will grant “Automatic Invitation” to the winners even if not originally entered.

Thursday July 9^th Newmarket - The Bahrain International Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (Listed)
Saturday October 10^th Newmarket - The Darley Stakes (Gr.3)

Weights

Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere 4 year olds and upwards 58 Kgs.
Northern Hemisphere 3 year olds 56.5 Kgs.
Fillies and Mares allowed 2 Kgs.

Penalties

A group 1 winner in 2020 will carry a 1.5 Kgs penalty.

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Travel

The BHRA will provide air tickets to Bahrain for overseas connections.
Hotel Accommodation

Hotel accommodation, Room only basis, will be provided.
Transport

Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by BHRA.

Watch last Years Video

For entries & further enquires

International

Adrian Beaumont

adrian@irbracing.com

+44 1638 668881 -or- +44 7808 903158
Kingdom of Bahrain

Mansoor Toorani

mansoor@rehc.gov.bh

+973 3636 3360 -or-

Last Year’s Result

1^(st) Position ROYAL JULIUS

J: Stephane Pasquier T: Jerome Reynier

2^(nd) Position TURGENEV

J: Robert Havlin T: John Gosden

3^(rd) Position RUSTANG

J: Lee Newman T: A. Smith

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Testimonials

Bahrain was a wonderful surprise! fantastic facilities for the horses, excellent hotel and the most helpful of people at every corner we turned. We would love to make this an annual visit!

Anna Lisa Balding
Assistant Trainer

Horse connections were given first class hospitality and I wouldn’t hesitate to send the right horse back again.

Roger Varian
Trainer

Great run from AFAAK to finish a close 4^th in the inaugural running of the Bahrain International Trophy. A huge thank you to our hosts who have looked after both horses and humans incredibly well. We’ll be back!

Charlie Hills
Trainer