Travel information

Transport Of Bahrain International Trophy Runners

Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by the BTC. The BTC will cover the cost of 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 or flight availability 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.

A separate travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road.

In addition, BTC will pay for stables, bedding, hay, water and routine veterinary and farrier fees.

Please note trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight.

Bahrain Temporary Imports Requirements

Blood tests within 30 days of export – along with the agreed exporting country’s health certificate for Bahrain.

Bloods:

• Coggins, Dourine, Glanders plus EVA for Colts – taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results.

• Designated laboratory determined by the Ministry of exporting country.

Swabs:

• Strangles nasopharyngeal swab taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results returned.

• 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 must be taken within 72 hours of departure and tested by the PCR method for Equine Influenza virus and Equine Herpes virus types 1 & 4 for EU horses. Tests must return a negative result.

Horse equipment:

• Limited to 150kgs per horse. No personal effects – medication allowed (will require detailed packing list).

For any queries regarding horse shipment, please contact Luck Greayer Bloodstock Ltd:

James MacEwan macewan@lgbloodstock.com +44 7502 990628

Carolyn Harty carolyn@lgbloodstock.com

+44 7827 403339

Air Tickets

The BTC will provide air tickets to and from Bahrain International Airport (BAH).

For the connections of international horses participating in the Bahrain International Trophy. Return Business Class air tickets on a carrier designated by the BTC will be sent to the following connections:

• Registered Owner, not exceeding two tickets.

• Trainer, not exceeding two tickets.

• Jockey, one ticket.

Please note the following restrictions:

• 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 their spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated.

• Owners, trainers and jockeys currently residing in Bahrain, are not eligible for travel subsidies.

• In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than one horse participating in the Bahrain International Trophy, only one set of concessions will be granted. No additional concessions will be reallocated.

• Any connections who take it upon themselves to book their own travel arrangements will not be reimbursed.

Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Stable Staff

Economy class air tickets will be provided for a maximum of two persons per horse at the BTC’s expense.

Transportation

All visiting connections will have return airport transfers pre-arranged by the BTC following confirmation of issued air tickets.

Owners, trainers and jockeys will be provided chauffeured vehicles provided by the BTC for the duration of their stay.

Assistant trainers, head lads, exercise riders and stable staff will be provided a shuttle mini-bus service to and from their accommodation to the racecourse and any official events.

VISAS – The BTC will assist with all visa considerations following the confirmation of issued air tickets.

Accommodation

Hotel accommodation on a room only basis, will be provided at the BTC’s official hotel, The Four Season Bahrain Bay. 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 and jockeys residing in Bahrain are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies.

Only the above 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.

• 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.

Assistant Trainers, Head Lads, Exercise Riders & Stable Staff

A maximum of two persons per horse will be provided accommodation at the BTC’s official hotel, The Downtown Rotana, Manama, Bahrain. Food, non-alcoholic beverages, transport and laundry will all be provided.

SERIES STARTS 8TH DECEMBER 2023