2023/24 SEASON
2023/24 SEASON
BAHRAIN TURF CLUB INTRODUCTION
CONTENTS
Letter from the Chairman
1
Racing Programme (Imported Season Calendar)
2
Track map / starting gate positions
4
Bahrain International Trophy (Gr.2)
5
Overview
6
Previous results
7
Conditions
9
Travel information
10
Bahrain Turf Series
13
Series overview
15
Nominations procedure
16
Prize money
17
Races & Conditions
19
Additional International Races
26
The Crown Prince’s Cup
27
H.H. Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup
28
Al Methaq Mile
29
The King’s Cup
30
Incentives & subsidies
32
Shipping
34
Stabling, quarantine & veterinary services
36
Medication, testing & safety
38
Rules of racing & raceday procedures
39
Contacts
40
Critical dates & nomination procedure
41
Introduction to The Bahrain Turf Club The Bahrain Turf Club The Bahrain Turf Club’s (BTC) purpose is to run and promote horseracing in The Kingdom of Bahrain, bringing to the forefront the best horses, jockeys and trainers to participate in one of the most exciting and emerging racing jurisdictions in the sport. The BTC also acts as a concierge for both horsemen and owners, providing first-class administration to ensure that connections travel into and around Bahrain with ease. The BTC is the evolving vision of His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the governing body, The Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club (REHC).
Through his leadership and guidance, the sport of horseracing in The Kingdom of Bahrain has made monumental strides in becoming internationally recognised as a Part 2 Nation of the Blue Book following approval by the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA). The club’s flagship race, the Bahrain International Trophy (Gr.2), is now a crucial date in the sport’s global calendar.
BAHRAIN TURF CLUB LET TER FROM THE CHAIRMAN | 1
Letter from the Chairman As we approach the 2023-24 season, I am delighted to announce that the Bahrain International Trophy, our showpiece event, has been raised substantially in prize value, to $1,000,000, as well as being promoted to Group 2 status. The progress we have made in recent years is evident in the growth of international participation. The previous season illustrated this with participants from six different nations competing in the Bahrain International Trophy. HIS HIGHNESS
SHAIKH ISA BIN SALMAN BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club
Additionally, the Crown Prince’s Cup and the King’s Cup were won by top-class horses trained in Dubai, and trainers based in the United Kingdom claimed victories in the second edition of the Bahrain Turf Series.
In alignment with this progress, our investment programme extends beyond prize money. We are making significant improvements to our racing and training facilities, as well as strengthening our integrity standards. Our ambition is to ensure that the quality and competitive nature of racing in Bahrain matches the warm welcome we extend to all visitors to the Kingdom. We look forward to seeing you here.
2 | RACING PROGRAMME (IMPORTED SEASON CALENDAR)
Racing Programme (Imported Season Calendar) 27 Race Meetings (27th October 2023 - 8th March 2024) Date
1000m (Str)
1200m (Str)
27 October 2023 3 November 2023
1200m (Bend)
0-95 0-80 3rd/4th/Maidens
10 November 2023
0-85
17 November 2023
Domestic Grade 2 0-90
2000m
2200m
2400m
3rd/4th/Maidens All Classes & Maidens
Domestic Grade 2 0-90
0-85 0-80
0-95
Maiden
All Classes & Maidens 0-75
0-75
Domestic Grade 2 4th/Maidens
Al Manama Cup Bahrain Turf Series (84-100) Domestic Grade 2
3rd/4th/Maidens 2YO’s
29 December 2023
Al Riffa Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2)
Black = Bahrain domestic race
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0-80
Domestic Grade 1 0-90
23 December 2023
Red = Bahrain Turf Series race
0-75
3rd/4th/Maidens
0-85 (Apprentice Jockeys)
0-95
Open Handicap
0-85 0-90
0-70
15 December 2023
Bahrain International Trophy (Group 2)
0-105
2 December 2023
22 December 2023
1800m
0-75
24 November 2023
8 December 2023
1600m
Domestic Grade 2
0-85
4 November 2023
1 December 2023
1400m
3rd/4th/Maiden
0-80
Al Muharraq Cup Bahrain Turf Series (84-100)
0-95
Maidens
Domestic Grade 1
3rd/4th/Maidens
0-85
4th/Maidens
0-75 Domestic Grade 2
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Blue = Feature race
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Al Dana Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2)
All races are for 3 year olds and upwards except where stated.
Domestic Grade 2
2800m
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Date
1000m (Str)
5 January 2024
0-80
12 January 2024
Al Wasmiya Cup Bahrain Turf Series (Domestic Grade 3)
1200m (Str)
1400m
1600m
3rd/4th/Maidens
0-70
19 January 2024
0-100 (Apprentice Jockeys) 3rd/4th/Maidens
2 February 2024
0-85
0-75
9 February 2024
Domestic Grade 2 0-70
Domestic Grade 1
16 February 2024
Al Sakhir Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2)
1 March 2024
0-100 (Apprentice Jockeys)
2 March 2024
3rd/4th/Maidens 3YO’s
8 March 2024
Domestic Grade 1
Domestic Grade 2
Maiden
Crown Prince’s Cup Listed)
0-100
4th/Maidens Vision 2030 Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2) 3rd/4th/Maidens
H.H. Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup (Domestic Grade 1) 0-90
0-95
0-85
0-75
0-75
0-85
Domestic Grade 2
0-75
2800m
0-85
0-80
0-75
0-75
0-85
0-100 Anchorman Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2)
2400m
0-90
2nd/3rd/4th/ Maidens
0-80
23 February 2024
Al Adiyat Cup Bahrain Turf Series (Domestic Grade 2)
2200m
3rd/4th/Maidens
3 February 2024
17 February 2024
2000m
4th/Maidens
Hawar Cup Bahrain Turf Series (80-100 +2)
0-90
1800m
0-95 0-95
13 January 2024
26 January 2024
1200m (Bend)
0-85
Domestic Grade 1
3rd/4th/Maidens
0-80 (Apprentice Jockeys)
0-80
Al Methaq Mile (Listed)
0-95
King’s Cup (Listed)
4 | B A H R A I N T U R F C L U B T R AC K M A P / S TA R T IN G G AT E P O S I T I O N S
OUTER TR ACK
Track map / starting gate positions All racing in Bahrain is conducted on turf and there are two tracks in use at the REHC Racecourse – Outer and Inner.
INNER TR ACK
The Outer Track is 2300m round with a straight 6 furlong (1200m) chute. There is also an extended chute from the 1600m start. The Outer Track has a long sweeping bend before turning into the long 600m run to the winning post. It is a very fair track where no particular type of running style is favoured. The Inner Track has recently been renovated and was used for the first time in many years during the 2020/21 season. A slightly shorter round course, 2100m with again a 1200m straight chute, there are extended chutes for the 1600m and 2000m starts.
Both tracks generally ride good to firm and any rain does not tend to have an impact on the going unless it is unlucky enough to fall on race day. There is a base Bermuda grass on both tracks which are then overseeded with Rye grass prior to the start of the season. The recent introduction of the Inner Track allows a switch between the tracks during the season and therefore reduces wear and tear to the turf, providing optimum ground conditions at all times.
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Bahrain International Trophy GROUP 2
17TH NOVEMBER 202 3
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Bahrain International Trophy GROUP 2
The introduction of the Bahrain International Trophy (Gr.2) in 2019 began a new chapter in the history of horseracing in The Kingdom of Bahrain, demonstrating the country’s determination to establish itself as a premier horseracing destination and welcome the sport’s leading competitors.
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Previous results
2022
2021
2020
2019
1st
1st
1st
1st
DUBAI FUTURE (GB) J: D Tudhope T: S bin Suroor
2nd PASSION AND GLORY (IRE) J: R Kingscote T: S bin Suroor
3rd RIOCORVO (GER) J: O Peslier T: C Laffon-Parias
10 ran Winning time: 2m 2.12s Going: Good
LORD GLITTERS (FR) J: J Watson T: D O’Meara
2nd BARNEY ROY (GB) J: J Doyle T: C Appleby
3rd MAGNY COURS (USA) J: M Barzalona T: A Fabre
13 ran Winning time: 2m 1.91s Going: Good
SIMSIR (IRE) J: L Newman T: F Nass
2nd GLOBAL GIANT (GB) J: F Dettori T: J Gosden
ROYAL JULIUS (IRE) J: S Pasquier T: J Reynier
2nd TURGENEV (GB) J: R Havlin T: J & T Gosden
3rd SOVEREIGN (IRE)
3rd RUSTANG (FR)
J: R Moore T: A P O’Brien
J: L Newman T: A Smith
14 ran Winning time: 2m 0.29s Going: Good
13 ran Winning time: 2m 0.41s Going: Good
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Friday
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Conditions
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Friday 17th November 2023 • Total Race Value $1,000,000. • Distributed in the following order: - $600,000 to the Winning Horse. - $200,000 to the Second.
THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL TROPHY (GROUP 2) 2000M ON THE TURF FOR HORSES RATED 95 OR OVER BY THEIR RECOGNISED RACING AUTHORITY
$1,000,000 Entries by noon on Thursday 5th October 2023
- $100,000 to the Third. - $60,000 to the Fourth. - $40,000 to the Fifth. Open to: • 3 years old & up. • Maximum field size of 14 runners. • 2000 metres (10f), TURF (Outer Track) • Enter by noon on Thursday 5th October 2023 – NO ENTRY FEE. • Horses need to be rated 95 or over by their domestic authority at the time of closing. • Supplementary entry stage for horses trained outside of The Kingdom of Bahrain, Wednesday 25th October – $20,000 to enter. Final supplementary stage for horses trained in The Kingdom of Bahrain, Monday 13th November, Noon – $20,000 to enter. Supplementary fee will only be charged subject to the horse declaring. • Final declaration will be done on Monday 13th November, Noon. The Kingdom of Bahrain time. - NO DECLARATION FEE. - Declarations to be made to racing@rehc.gov.bh
• Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday 15th November at noon in The Kingdom of Bahrain. • BTC will guarantee at least two slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses. Weights: • NNH & SH 4YO = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg • NH 3YO = 56.5kg, Fillies = 54.5kg Penalties: • No penalties to carry. Automatic invitation: There will be three races which will grant ‘Automatic Invitation’* to the winners even if not originally entered: • Sunday 20th August, The Curragh – Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (G3) • Saturday 26th August, York – The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (G3) • Saturday 14th October. Newmarket – The Masar Darley Stakes (G3) * Acceptances from winners of the above races must be confirmed within 14 days of the entry closing date on Thursday 5th October.
INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES & FURTHER ENQUIRIES Adrian Beaumont, International Racing Bureau adrian@irbracing.com +44 1638 668881 or +44 7808 903158 LOCAL ENTRIES REHC Racing Office racing@rehc.gov.bh +973 3636 3360
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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.
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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.
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Please note the following restrictions:
TRANSPORTATION
• 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.
All visiting connections will have return airport transfers pre-arranged by the BTC following confirmation of issued air tickets.
• 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.
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.
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Bahrain Turf Series
S E R I E S S TA R T S 8 T H D E C E M B E R 2 0 2 3
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Bahrain Turf Series 2 x races:
8
th
DEC 2023
2 x races:
2 x races:
2 x races:
29 12 2 th
DEC 2023
10 exciting races
th
JAN 2024
nd
FEB 2024
2 x races:
16
th
FEB 2024
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Series overview Bahrain’s horseracing programme continues to evolve and following a successful second edition of the Turf Series, where 50% of the winners were trained outside of Bahrain, the 10 races will again return in December 2023. The programme specifically targets international horses rated 85-100 to compete against the locally trained horses in Bahrain. Visiting horses will be based within the region from December through to February. The Bahrain Turf Series will be interlinked and run alongside the best racing in Bahrain with International horses competing in the series also eligible to run in any other domestic races in the 2023-24 imported programme. Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe with two spaces in each race reserved for horses from the GCC.
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Nomination procedure To nominate for stabling, please email Max Pimlott, max@irbracing.com by Thursday 26th October 2023. Prior to nomination, please ensure all import requirements are met and horse vaccinations are up to date. For more information regarding this, please refer to page 34 on Shipping. Entries for series races will be by the Monday of the race, 10am (Bahrain). Declarations for series races will be by the Tuesday of the race, 10am (Bahrain). Declarations to include jockeys.
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Prize money The race series will have a total of $800,000 prize money fund + $80,000 in bonuses. $80,000 is allocated per series race with the purse distributed as follows: $48,000 to the Winning Horse. $16,000 to the Second. $8,000 to the Third. $4,800 to the Fourth. $3,200 to the Fifth. The turf series will also have a bonus point system attached depending on where horses finish. Points will be awarded accordingly: 1st - 15pts
2nd - 10pts 3rd - 7pts 4th - 5pts 5th - 3pts
Completed finish - 1pt $40,000 BONUS FOR POT WINNER The points will be added at the end of the series. The owner of the horse with the most points in each pot will get $25,000 and the trainer of the horse with most points will get $15,000. This will mean an extra $80,000 in total prize money. Should there be a tie for 1st place, the winner will be awarded by most wins. Should the results still be tied, the prize will be shared.
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BAHRAIN TURF SERIES:
Races & Conditions
20 | BAHRAIN TURF SERIES RACES & CONDITIONS
Friday
8
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DECEMBER 2023
AL MANAMA CUP POT A: 1000M (5F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 84-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 4th December 2023, 10am (Bahrain)
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 3 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1000m and 1400m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 18
• Total Race Value $80,000
DAY 1
DAY 1
• Total Race Value $80,000 Friday
8
th
DECEMBER 2023
AL MUHARRAQ CUP POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 84-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 4th December 2023, 10am (Bahrain)
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 3 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) No horse will carry less than 54kgs. (8st. 7lbs.) • All horses aged 3 will receive 1kg weight for age allowance • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1800m and 2200m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter • Safety Limit = 16
Friday
29
• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’
th
DECEMBER 2023
AL RIFFA CUP POT A: 1200M (6F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 25th December 2023, 10am (Bahrain)
• Total Race Value $80,000 • For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 3 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs. (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1000m and 1400m • At least six places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 18
DAY 2
DAY 2
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Friday
29
• Also open to horse rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’
th
DECEMBER 2023
AL DANA CUP POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 25th December 2023, 10am (Bahrain)
• Total Race Value $80,000 • For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 3 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • All horses aged 3 will receive 1kg weight for age allowance • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1800m and 2200m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 16
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Friday
12
th
JANUARY 2024
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Weights to be carried: - 4 year olds and upwards 57kgs
• Total Race Value $80,000
DAY 3
DAY 3
• Total Race Value $80,000 Friday
12
th
JANUARY 2024
- Fillies and Mares allowed 2kgs
AL WASMIYA CUP POT A: 1000M (5F STRAIGHT) CONDITIONS RACE Entries on Monday 8th January 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
• Penalties will be given for a race won after 12th January 2023 for the following international pattern races: - Listed - 1.5kg - Group 3 - 3kg
• Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1000m and 1400m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by rating • Apprentices may not claim • Safety Limit = 18
• Free to enter, free to run • Weights to be carried: - 5 year olds and upwards 58kgs - 4 year olds 57.5kgs
AL ADIYAT CUP POT B: 1800M (9F) CONDITIONS RACE
- Group 1 & 2 - 4.5kg - No penalty shall bring the weight to be carried above 62kgs for colts and geldings and 60kgs for fillies and mares.
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards
- Fillies and Mares allowed 2kgs • Penalties will be given for a race won after 12th January 2023 for the following international pattern races: - Listed - 1.5kg - Group 3 - 3kg
Entries on Monday 8th January 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
- Group 1 & 2 - 4.5kg • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1600m and 2000m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by rating • Apprentices may not claim • Safety Limit = 16
Friday
2
• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’
nd
• Total Race Value $80,000
FEBRUARY 2024
• Free to enter, free to run
HAWAR CUP POT A: 1200M (6F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 29th January 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1000m and 1400m • At least six places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 18
DAY 4
DAY 4
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Friday
2
• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’
nd
• Total Race Value $80,000
FEBRUARY 2024
• Free to enter, free to run
ANCHORMAN CUP POT B: 1800M (9F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 29th January 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1600m and 2000m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 16
Friday
16
th
FEBRUARY 2024
AL SAKHIR CUP POT A: 1000M (5F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 12th February 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
• Also open to horses from rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’ • Total Race Value $80,000 • For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1000m and 1400m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 18
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DAY 5
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Friday
16
th
FEBRUARY 2024
VISION 2030 CUP POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER Entries on Monday 12th February 2024, 10am (Bahrain)
• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’ • Total Race Value $80,000 • For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards • Free to enter, free to run • Top weight to be carried will be 62kgs (9st. 10lbs.) excluding ‘guests’. No horse will carry less than 54kgs (8st. 7lbs.) • Priority for inclusion will be given to visiting horses from Europe including ‘guests’ • Two places in the race will be reserved for horses trained in the GCC provided they have won a race at a distance between 1800m and 2200m • At least four places in the race will be allocated to horses trained in Bahrain • Elimination will be by the weight to be carried • An Apprentice Jockey can claim an allowance of 3kg until they gain 20 wins and 2kg until they gain 30 wins. No allowance can be claimed thereafter. • Safety Limit = 16
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Other conditions The horses visiting Bahrain from Europe will be divided into two groups. Pot A will be those that wish to run over 1000m (Straight) and 1200m (Straight). Pot B will be those who wish to run over 1800m and 2000m. In each race in the Series, two reserves that are trained in Bahrain, will be included at declaration time. If any of the existing field drops out by 9am on the day of the race a reserve will replace it in the race.
26 | BAHRAIN TURF CLUB ADDITIONAL LISTED RACES
Additional International Races In addition to the Bahrain International Trophy, the BTC host three further International Pattern races; The Crown Prince’s Cup, Al Methaq Mile & The King’s Cup, all of Listed status. Furthermore, the Shaikh Nasser Cup, worth $135,000 will take place during the Turf Series on Friday 16th February 2024.
All race conditions are below and for further information regarding available travel incentives please contact Edward Veale, BTC or Adrian Beaumont, IRB.
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The Crown Prince’s Cup
Friday
2
nd
FEBRUARY 2024
Enter by Monday 29th January 2024 – $750
PENALTIES:
Declaration by Tuesday 30th January 2024 – $750
• Winner of an international listed race = 1.5kg
CONDITIONS:
• Winner of 2 international listed race races = 3kg
• 3 years old & up • 2000 metres (10f), TURF
• Winner of an international Group 3 race = 3kg
WEIGHTS:
• Winner of 2 international Group 3 races = 4.5kg
• 4YO+ Colts = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg • 3YO Colts = 56kg, Fillies = 54kg
THE CROWN PRINCE’S CUP (LISTED) 2000M ON TURF T O TA L R AC E VA LU E :
$150,000 USD
A winner on or after 2nd February 2023:
• Winner of an international Group 1 or Group 2 = 4.5kg Allowance: (No Apprentice Allowance) Note – if no 3YO entered the weights will be adjusted: 4YO+ Colts = 57kg, Fillies = 55kg
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Friday
16
th
FEBRUARY 2024
H.H. SH. NASSER BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA CUP (DOMESTIC GRADE 1) 2200M ON TURF T O TA L R AC E VA LU E :
$135,000 USD
H.H. Sh. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup Enter by Monday 12th February 2024 – $675
PENALTIES:
Declaration by Tuesday 13th February 2024 – $675
• Winner of an International Group or Listed race = 1.5kg
CONDITIONS:
Allowance: (No Apprentice Allowance)
• 3 years old & up
Note – if no 3YO entered the weights will be adjusted: 5YO+ Colts = 57kg, Fillies = 55kg; 4YO Colts = 56.5kg, Fillies = 54.5kg
• 2200m (11f), TURF WEIGHTS: • 5YO+ Colts = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg • 4YO Colts = 57.5kg, Fillies = 55.5kg • 3YO Colts = 56kg, Fillies = 54kg
A winner on or after 16th February 2023:
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Al Methaq Mile
Friday
8
th
MARCH 2024
AL METHAQ MILE (LISTED) 1600M ON TURF T O TA L R AC E VA LU E :
$80,000 USD
Enter by Monday 4th March 2024 – $400
PENALTIES:
Declaration by Tuesday 5th March 2024 – $400
• Winner of an international listed race = 1.5kg
CONDITIONS: • 3 years old & up
A winner on or after 8th March 2023: • Winner of 2 international listed races = 3kg • Winner of an international Group 3 race = 3kg • Winner of 2 international Group 3 races = 4.5kg
• 1600m (1m), TURF
• Winner of an international Group 1 or Group 2 = 4.5kg
WEIGHTS:
Allowance: (No Apprentice Allowance)
• 4YO+ Colts = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg • 3YO Colts = 56kg, Fillies = 54kg
Note – if no 3YO entered the weights will be adjusted: 4YO+ Colts = 57kg, Fillies = 55kg
30 | BAHRAIN TURF CLUB THE KING’S CUP
The King’s Cup
Friday
8
th
MARCH 2024
THE KING’S CUP (LISTED) 2400M ON TURF T O TA L R AC E VA LU E :
$200,000 USD
Enter by Monday 4th March 2024 – $1000
PENALTIES:
Declaration by Tuesday 5th March 2024 – $1000
• Winner of an international listed race = 1.5kg
CONDITIONS: • 3 years old & up
A winner on or after 8th March 2023: • Winner of 2 international listed races = 3kg • Winner of an international Group 3 race = 3kg • Winner of 2 international Group 3 races = 4.5kg
• 2400m (1m4f), TURF
• Winner of an international Group 1 or Group 2 = 4.5kg
WEIGHTS:
Allowance: (No Apprentice Allowance)
• 5YO+ Colts = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg • 4YO Colts = 57.5kg, Fillies = 55.5kg • 3YO Colts = 56kg, Fillies = 54kg
Note – if no 3YO entered the weights will be adjusted: 5YO+ Colts = 57kg, Fillies = 55kg; 4YO Colts = 56.5kg, Fillies = 54.5kg
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32 | BAHRAIN TURF CLUB INCENTIVES & SUBSIDIES
Incentives & subsidies BTC EXPENSES VOUCHER Connections of each Great British & European trained horse selected to compete in the series will be entitled to a $15,000 expenses voucher. At the end of the series the BTC will reimburse connections’ expenses surrounding their trips to Bahrain up to the value of $15,000. Please ensure all receipts are kept and submitted together to Anood Ahmed, anood@rehc.gov.bh
Receipts can be submitted for the following expenses ONLY: • Hotels • Airlines (to and from Bahrain only) • Restaurants/bars/cafes • Limousine services • Tourism destinations • Recreational sports. For any other expenses to be accepted please confirm with the BTC prior to submission.
Horses will need to compete in a minimum of two series races in order to gain eligibility for this travel subsidy. For horses trained outside of Bahrain in the GCC region, hotel accommodation will be provided for owners x 2, trainer x 1, stable staff x 2 and jockey x 1. For further information on available travel allowances please contact adrian@irbracing.com
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STABLE STAFF The BTC will provide stable staff with excellent accommodation a short drive from the training facility. Included in the staff accommodation is a gym, swimming pool and WiFi. The accommodation is close to all local amenities. Rental cars will be supplied on the basis of one car to share between two people. One stable staff flight (economy) per horse will be covered by the BTC, permitting travel is within 72 hours of the horse’s arrival.
34 | BAHRAIN TURF CLUB SHIPPING
Shipping The BTC will cover the cost of 1/3 share freight (3 horses on a pallet) for each horse selected to compete in the Bahrain Turf Series to and from its country of origin. The cost covered is permitting the horses travels on the group Turf Series flight outbound and the return journey following the series conclusion. Should any horse require to leave prior to the return flight they will be able to use their voucher expenses to contribute towards this. All horses will travel with a Luck Greayer professional groom. • Equipment limited to 150kgs per horse. No personal effects – medication allowed (will require detailed packing list). • All veterinary export costs to meet Bahrain Import conditions. - RCN’s are to be arranged independently. • For countries outside of GB & EU 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 their horse.
• A separate travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road as determined by BTC. • Horses will need to compete in a minimum of two series races in order to gain eligibility for this travel subsidy. The BTC will arrange and cover the normal shared costs of return transport by road from the home stable to departure airport and return if from an airport outside the country of origin. Any requested changes from the transport arrangement provided by the BTC which incurs additional cost will be at the owner’s expense. Runners who travel onto another GCC country / Carnival all BTC subsidies stop on export from Bahrain & consideration by connections need to be considered on their sanitary status in reference to the return to EU/GB from that country. Travel to a GCC country requires a 40 days residence in Bahrain prior to shipping.
EQUIPMENT ACCOMPANYING HORSES ON FLIGHTS Please note that the following items are NOT permitted to be shipped along with tack: • Flammables • Medication • Batteries • Supplements A limited amount of feed can be shipped along with the horse(s) subject to the following: • Available space on aircraft as advised by LG. • All bags must be unopened, sealed, labelled and documented according to instructions received by LG. • A maximum of 3 bags per horse, this is to allow time for feed deliveries to be sourced/ delivered locally.
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IMPORT HEALTH REQUIREMENTS TO BAHRAIN *Please note the below is for the Bahrain Turf Series, please refer back to page 11 for the Bahrain International, temporary import conditions.
Horses from all countries will need to meet, as a minimum, the Bahrain permanent import conditions appropriate to the country of origin. Whilst in Bahrain, BTS runners will be stabled in regional groups in a designated quarantine facility separated from local GCC horses. Access to these areas will be restricted to the immediate connections of the horse. PLEASE NOTE: Horses entering Bahrain which the connections wish to send or upgrade to a local stable for training (non-isolation stables), must meet the Bahrain permanent import conditions and travel with the appropriate permanent import health certification. Bloods within 30 days of export – along with the agreed exporting countries agreed 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. Tests must return a negative result. Vaccinations: • Vaccination for Equine Influenza is mandatory in the Kingdom of Bahrain. • All horses must have received a primary course of two vaccinations (same manufacturer) 21 to 42 days apart, followed by booster injections at no greater than 6 month intervals.
• The last booster injection must be within 60 days of travel but not within 14 days of travel. • If travelling on a primary course alone both vaccinations must be within 60 days of travel but not within 14 days of travel. If you are considering travelling your horse to the Bahrain Turf Series please send a colour scan of the passport vaccination pages to macewan@lgbloodstock.com or carolyn@lgbloodstock.com so advice can be given if there is any action to take. Further information in regard to pre-export health requirements can be provided on request directly from Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd – James MacEwan. PLEASE NOTE: If a horse is transferred from the quarantine area to a local stable for training then prior to an entry being accepted for the horse to run it will need to meet the compulsory vaccination requirements for Equine Herpes Type 1 and 4 that exist in the Kingdom of Bahrain – further information can be found in the rules of racing: d28qafuxp4ng49.cloudfront.net/documents/ REHC-Rules-of-Racing.pdf
3 6 | B A H R A I N T U R F C L U B S TA B L IN G , Q UA R A N T IN E & V E T ER IN A RY S ER V I C E S
Stabling, quarantine & veterinary services STABLING FACILITIES International horses competing in BTS will be stabled at the state-of-the-art quarantine facility within the REHC training campus. The complex is approximately 30 minutes’ drive from Bahrain International Airport and has immediate access to the racetrack and its extensive communal training facilities. The BTC will provide both grooms and cleaners to carry out regular yard work at no cost to the trainer (please note each horse does not have their own groom). The BTC will cover all water (bottled provided), electricity and general maintenance cover throughout the series. It is the trainer’s responsibility to arrange feed independently via the suppliers listed below. These costs will NOT be covered by the BTC and must be payable by connections. Please contact edward@rehc.gov.bh or neil@rehc.gov.bh for any assistance.
Hay and bedding is available to purchase through the quarantine facility directly. For any further quarantine enquiries please contact: krolfe@mun.gov.bh. Initial feed orders must be arranged prior to horses travel. To preorder, please contact the respective agents using the following contacts: Blue Dawn (on club premises): Tel: +973 17 612852 Fax: +973 17 612842 Email: info@bluedawnvet.com The Arabian Horse (on club premises): Hassan Ali Almadhoob Tel: +973 17 594549 Mobile: +973 39 467460 Fax: +973 17 590950 Email: horse@batelco.com.bh Al Sabooq: Suhail Mobile: +973 66 3591 54 Wadi Al Khayl: A.Raoof Ashkanany Mobile: +973 36 6854 44
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QUARANTINE REGULATIONS Access to Barn areas and secure areas are strictly monitored. All personnel will need to carry a security badge that will be issued upon arrival and will detail areas to which personnel are permitted access. Trainers, their staff and their pre-authorised work riders will have the right of entry. Quarantine access for other persons, must seek prior approval from the REHC and Horse Welfare Authority. BIOSECURITY PROCEDURES FOR BAHRAIN QUARANTINE FACILITIES 1. Only accredited visiting international stable personnel and essential REHC employees will be allowed access to the quarantine facility. No children under 12 years old are permitted without permission. 2. No animals, other than quarantine horses, may be brought into the facility. 3. No media, with the exception of REHC nominated official media (private photography of own horses allowed). 4. A maximum of two registered owners per trainer permitted during visiting.
5. Only trainers, their representative/ staff, will be permitted access to horses in quarantine. 6. At every visit hands must be washed/ sanitised on entering the barn and again before exiting. The visitors’ record forms must be signed and completed. 7. Only medications and treatments issued and / or approved by REHC are permitted. Only REHC approved vets and therapists are allowed to treat horses. 8. Safety vests and safety helmets to be worn at all times when mounted in the quarantine. 9. Any suspected contagious or infectious disease of people or horses must be reported immediately to quarantine management. 10. No alcohol is permitted in barns or public areas. No smoking is permitted in the barns. 11. All persons attending horses in the facility are subject to the Rules and Regulations of REHC.
ALL QUARANTINE RULES MUST BE ADHERED TO
BAKER McVEIGH BAHRAIN The BTC have engaged internationally renowned veterinary team, Baker McVeigh to provide veterinary services to both the horses within the club and those visiting from abroad. The established practice within the club’s grounds, offer a fully-equipped ambulatory service, including digital radiography, endoscopy and high-quality ultrasound technology. Onsite veterinarians also attend weekly race meetings and maintain high levels of safety and equine welfare throughout the racing season. For further information please contact: bahrain@baker-mcveigh.co.uk +973 35643528
3 8 | B A H R A I N T U R F C L U B M ED I C AT I O N , T E S T IN G & S A FE T Y
Medication, testing & safety All horses training and competing in the Kingdom of Bahrain will be subject to the following: • A Welfare and Integrity examination within 48 hours of the race. This examination will be conducted by our Chief Veterinary Regulatory Officer. This examination consists of a visual inspection of all four aspects of the horse, then a trot in hand (away from and toward) on a firm level surface. • If your horse has a questionable action at the trot, then it is advised that you request your home veterinary surgeon to write a report detailing the horses’ action and forward this with an accompanying video (front, back and sides, 25 metre trot in hand) to our Chief regulatory veterinary officer, Dr Rob van Pelt (rob@rehc.gov.bh). All information provided will be treated with the upmost confidentiality.
• Horses will be monitored during routine exercise. • All horses will be subject to a pre-race TCO2 blood test, within 45 minutes of racing. If the returned result is greater than 36 mmol/lt on both the A and B sample (B sample tested immediately) then the horse will be scratched from the race, and the matter reported to the stewards. • It is advised that all trainers make themselves aware of the anti doping policies that exist in the Kingdom of Bahrain d28qafuxp4ng49.cloudfront.net/documents/REHCRules-of-Racing.pdf
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Rules of racing & raceday procedures TRAINING (International Horses) Times
Quarantine Training Track: 07:00 - 09:30 Sand & Fibre Main Track: 08:20 - 09:30 Turf Track: Will be available on the Tuesday when a horse is declared for that week’s racing. The turf will be available from 08:20 - 09:30. *Please note for runners in the Bahrain International Trophy access to the turf will be available more frequently.
Skull Caps and Safety Vests Any person who rides a horse on REHC property must wear an approved skull cap and safety vest, which are in good condition. A Trainer is responsible for ensuring that any Apprentice Jockey, groom, or another person who rides a horse under their care wears an approved skull cap and safety vest, which are in good condition. Skull caps must be correctly fastened and adjusted. RACEDAY PROCEDURES & EQUIPMENT Licensing Connections will run under their own national licences and Jockeys will need clearances from their national governing body. Email clearance to be sent to Hussain Ali, hussain.ali@rehc.gov.bh Jockeys not licensed by the Authority and who intend to ride in a Race must submit a clearance certificate to the Clerk of the Scales from the recognised racing authority where they last rode.
In the absence of a clearance certificate, a foreign Jockey may be granted a licence by the Stewards on the submission of an affidavit. It is the Jockey’s responsibility to be familiar with the REHC Rules of Racing.
A Trainer may request permission for a horse to wear a red hood on the way to the start, but it must be removed before the horse is loaded into the stalls; or before the Starter calls in the horses. It must not be worn during the race.
Grooms All grooms and handlers must wear suitable footwear when trotting horses up for inspection and when leading horses in the paddock.
Tongue Tie The Trainer, or their representative, is responsible for declaring the use of a tongue-tie in a race on the declaration form, and this must be shown to the RVO for approval.
Shoes and Shoeing All horses must be fully shod with approved racing plates when entering the parade ring. If you wish to check or use any other form of shoe/ shoeing, please contact the Racecourse Veterinary Surgeon (RVO). EQUINE RACING EQUIPMENT Headgear The Trainer, or their representative, must state on the declaration form whether their horse is to run in a hood, blinkers, visor, eye shield or eye cover at declaration stage. If headgear has not been declared, it may be added or changed on the payment of a fine; changes can only be made up to 45 minutes before the Race time. Horses declared to run in a hood, blinkers, visor, eye shield, eye cover or any combination thereof, must enter the parade ring or proceed to the start wearing the correct equipment. The Starter has the power to withdraw a horse with the incorrect declared equipment.
Lip Chains Lip chains must be covered when worn on racecourse property and shown to the RVO for approval. Ear Plugs The Stewards must be informed if ear plugs are to be worn either on the way to the start, or in the race. Ear plugs must not be removed during the race.
For the full rules of racing please visit: d28qafuxp4ng49.cloudfront.net/documents/REHCRules-of-Racing.pdf
4 0 | B A H R A I N T U R F C L U B CO N TAC T S
Contacts Bahrain Turf Club Office +973 17 440330 Yusuf Buheji CEO, REHC ybuheji@rehc.gov.bh Edward Veale Director of Racing & International Relations, REHC edward@rehc.gov.bh +973 66733311 Neil MacKenzie Ross Director of Facilities & Clerk of the Course, REHC neil@rehc.gov.bh +973 32215080 Rob Van Pelt Chief Veterinary Officer, REHC rob@rehc.gov.bh +973 66733300 Paul Barton Chief Steward, REHC paul@rehc.gov.bh +44 7990 550542
Anood Ahmed Head of International Racing Relations, REHC anood@rehc.gov.bh +973 33099190
James MacEwan LG Bloodstock (Official Shipping Agents) macewan@lgbloodstock.com +44 7502 990628
Mohamed Alnemah Chief of International Racing Development & Communications, REHC alnemah@rehc.gov.bh +973 33099190
Kim Rolfe Quarantine Manager, Horse Welfare Authority Bahrain krolfe@mun.gov.bh +973 32325327
Phil Smith Racing Consultant and Handicapper, REHC phil@phillipsmithconsulting.com +44 7785 293802 Hussain Ali REHC Studbook hussain.ali@rehc.gov.bh +973 33995577 REHC Racing Office racing@rehc.gov.bh Baker McVeigh Bahrain bahrain@baker-mcveigh.co.uk +973 35643528
Adrian Beaumont International Racing Bureau, UK and Ireland adrian@irbracing.co.uk +44 1638 668881 or +44 7808 903158 Chantal Chappuis International Racing Bureau, France chantalchappuis@orange.fr +33 (6) 07 76 32 34 Max Pimlott International Racing Bureau, Germany max@irbracing.com +44 7950 861939 Franca Vittadini International Racing Bureau, Italy f.vittadini@gmail.com +39 335 207883
Arabian Horse Tack & Feed Shop, REHC Premises horse@batelco.com.bh +973 17594549 Blue Dawn Feed Shop, REHC Premises info@bluedawnvet.com +973 17612852 Al Sabooq Feed Shop +973 66359154 Wadi Al Khayl Feed Shop accounts@wadialkhayl.com +973 36685444
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Critical dates & nomination procedure Dates to note: BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL TROPHY
BAHRAIN TURF SERIES
STABLING NOMINATION
Entries Close Thursday 5th October 2023
Stabling Nomination Date Thursday 26th October 2023
International Supplementary Date Wednesday 25th October 2023
Proposed Shipping Date* Thursday 30th November 2023
In order to nominate a horse for The Bahrain Turf Series, please email max@irbracing.com. Prior to nomination please ensure all import requirements are met and horse vaccinations are up to date.
Proposed Shipping Date* Thursday 9th November 2023
First Series Races Entry Monday 4th December 2023
Locally Trained Horses Supplementary Date Monday 13th November 2023
First Series Declaration Tuesday 5th December 2023
Declaration Monday 13th November 2023
First Series Race Day Friday 8th December 2023
Post Position Draw Wednesday 15th November 2023
Final Series Race Day Friday 16th February 2024
Race Friday 17th November 2023
Proposed Shipping Date Return Monday 19th February 2024
Please provide the following details: Horse name, DOB, Sex, Trainer, Owner, Current rating, Pot A or B (distance). *Please note the proposed shipping date is only a guide and may change depending on aircraft schedules and availability.
ENTRIES For international entries for the Bahrain International (Gr.2) please enter via your International Racing Bureau representative, contacts can be found on page 40. For local entries please email racing@rehc.gov.bh
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