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Welcome to the Kingdom of Bahrain The Bahrain Horse Racing Affairs Directorate (BHRA) is the regulatory authority governing all aspects of horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The BHRA are committed to developing horse racing as a premier sport event in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a par with international standards, in adherence to the practices governing the sport and facilitating racing events that showcase and bring together top thoroughbreds in the racing industry alongside trainers and equine enthusiasts. The BHRA are responsible for developing the guidelines governing all aspects of racing, licensing, upholding the integrity of the sport, human capital engagement, equine protection and enforcing equitable standards in all racing and related activities.
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The Bahrain International Trophy Conditions
Friday
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NOVEMBER 2021
2000M ON THE TURF FOR HORSES RATED 95 OR OVER BY THEIR RECOGNISED RACING AUTHORITY Entries by noon on Tuesday 5th Oct 2021
Friday 19th November 2021 • Total Race Value will be £500,000/€582,785 • Distributed in the following order: - £ 250,000/€291,449.68 to the Winning horse. - £125,000/€145,724.84 to the Second. - £62,500/€72,862.50 to the Third. - £37,500/€43,710 to the Fourth. - £25,000/€29,142.37 to the Fifth. Open to: • 3 years old & up • 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 5th October 2021 – 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 2nd November – £10,000 to enter. • Final declaration will be done on Sunday 14th November, 11am The Kingdom of Bahrain time. - NO declaration fee - Declarations to be made to adrian@irbracing.com • Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday 17th November in The Kingdom of Bahrain. • BHRA will guarantee at least three slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses. Automatic invitation: There will be three races which will grant ‘Automatic Invitation’ to the winners even if not originally entered: • Friday August 13th The Curragh – Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (G3) • Saturday August 21st York – The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (G3) • Saturday October 9th Newmarket – The Darley Stakes (G3)
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 2021 will carry a 1.5 Kgs penalty.
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The Course Right handed, its a fair galloping track with a long sweeping bend that runs slightly downhill before turning into the straight which has a 600m long run in. The track is 20m in width and 2300m in circumference and generally rides good to firm. Weather in the second half of November is generally very pleasant with temperatures in the mid 20’s, though rain is not uncommon in November and it can be heavy.
The track copes with rainfall very well and unless we are unlucky enough for it to fall on the day, it does not tend to have much impact on the going.
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SIMSIR
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GLOBAL GIANT
2020 Results Race Time: 2m 0.29 | 14 ran | Going: Good
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SIMSIR (IRE) J: Lee Newman T: Fawzi Nass O: Victorious
2nd GLOBAL GIANT (GB)
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rd
SOVEREIGN
4
th
PORT LIONS
J: Frankie Dettori T: John Gosden O: Al Adiyat Racing
3rd SOVEREIGN (IRE) J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien O: Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith
4th PORT LIONS (IRE) J: Adrie de Vries T: Fawzi Nass O: Victorious
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ROYAL JULIUS
2
nd
TURGENEV
2019 Results Race Time: 2m 0.41 | 13 ran | Going: Good to firm
1st
ROYAL JULIUS (IRE) J: Stephane Pasquier T: Jerome Reynier O: Jean-Jacques Biarese
2nd TURGENEV (GB) J: Robert Havlin T: John Gosden O: Godolphin
3rd RUSTANG (FR) J: Lee Newman T: Allan Smith O: Al Adiyat Racing
4th AFAAK (GB) J: Jim Crowley T: Charles Hills O: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
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rd
RUSTANG
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AFA AK
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Travel Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC). For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for horses. In addition, REHC will pay for stables, fodder, veterinary fees and farrier.
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A) The REHC will provide air tickets to Bahrain For the connections of overseas horses selected to participate in The Bahrain International Trophy. Return business class air tickets on a carrier designated by the REHC will be sent to the following connections: • Registered owner, up to 2 tickets • Trainer, up to 2 tickets • Jockey, one ticket B) Only the above connections are eligible for travel concessions and the following restrictions apply: • In the event an owner has an interest in more than one runner, a maximum of two concessions will be granted-one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner.
• In the event a connection fulfils more than one role (i.e. owner/ trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted- one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. • Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Bahrain are not eligible for travel subsidies. • In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than one horse participating at the Bahrain International Trophy meeting, only one set of concessions will be granted. • In the event a connection fulfils more than one role (i.e. owner/ trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted- one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner.
• In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at the Bahrain International Trophy meeting, a nominated owner per horse will receive a maximum of two concessions- one for the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. Please note concessions are not transferable. Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the Official Hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses.
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Hotel Accommodation A) Hotel accommodation, room only basis, will be provided at the official hotel. One room for a maximum of two persons will be provided to each of the following connections: • Registered owner, 4 nights • Trainer, 4 nights • Jockey, 3 nights • Owners, trainers or jockeys residing in Bahrain are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies. B) Only the above accommodation concessions will be granted and the following restrictions apply: • Owners, trainers and jockeys wishing to be accommodated for a longer period than the number of nights listed above will cover the cost of any additional nights and associated expenses themselves.
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Transport Service A) Transport between the following locations will be arranged by the REHC for owners, Jockey’s and trainers: • Bahrain International Airport and the Official Hotel. • Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club for morning track work and the Bahrain International Trophy race meeting. • The venues of official functions.
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Transport of International Runners Assistant trainers, head lads, exercise riders and grooms • Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by REHC. • REHC will pay for all costs of invited runners which accept and travel to Bahrain from stable to return stable on designated flights with all runners travelling in a stall and a half. • For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for the horse.
• Separate travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road. • Trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight. Return air tickets. TEMPORARY IMPORTS REQUIREMENTS BAHRAIN Blood tests within 30 days of export - along with the agreed exporting country’s health certificate for Bahrain. • Coggins, Dourine, Glanders plus EVA for Colts – taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results. • Strangles – nasal swab - taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results.
• Flu – vaccination booster within 60 days of travel but not within 14 days of travel – must have previously certified primary course of two vaccinations of the same type given 21 to 42 days apart with annual boosters thereafter. • Nasopharyngeal swab for flu to be taken and tested by PCR method at Rossdales, Newmarket or The Animal Health Trust, Newmarket within 72 hrs of departure with negative results.
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FEED
ACCOMMODATION
APPOINTED SHIPPER
• L imited feed is available in Bahrain – list will be circulated.
• Grooms accommodation will be paid for by REHC.
Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd
TRANSPORT
Contact: James MacEwan Email: MacEwan@lgbloodstock.com Mob: +44 7502990628
• L imited feed can travel with the horses. List of ingredients of each feed will be required. HORSE EQUIPMENT • L imited to 150 Kgs per horse. No personal effects – medication allowed (will require detailed packing list).
• A shuttle bus service will be provided to transport staff from the hotel to the REHC.
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Contact directory Salman bin Rashed Al-Khalifa Executive Director, REHC salman@rehc.gov.bh +973 3974 4444 Neil MacKenzie Ross Facilities Manager & Clerk of the course, REHC neil@rehc.gov.bh +973 3221 5080 Phil Smith Racing Consultant and Handicapper, REHC phil@phillipssmithconsulting.gov.bh +44 7785 293802
Adrian Beaumont International Racing Bureau, UK and Ireland adrian@irbracing.co.uk +44 1638 668881 +44 7808 903158 Chantal Chappuis International Racing Bureau, France chantalchappuis@orange.fr +33 (6) 07 76 32 34
Franca Vittadini International Racing Bureau, Italy f.vittadini@gmail.com +39 335 207883 James MacEwan LG Bloodstock (official shipping agents) macewan@globalbloodstock.com +44 7502 990628
David Conolly-Smith International Racing Bureau, Germany david.conolly-smith@t-online.de +49 160 96747958
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