Bahrain Turf Club 2022/23 season brochure

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 (G3), is now a crucial date in the sport’s global calendar.

SHAIKH ISA BIN SALMAN BIN HAMAD AL KHALIFA Chairman of the

Letter from the Chairman

We are a growing racing jurisdiction grounded in our nation’s love of horses and our ambition to develop the sport. The work carried out by my predecessors in creating one of the best racetracks in the region, has been a fundamental foundation in enabling us to develop horseracing in The Kingdom of Bahrain. It is now my vision to enhance the racing programme and facilities to drive Bahrain’s horseracing industry forward both domestically and internationally.

This summer we have invested in upgrading our training track with an excellent new Martin Collins surface, I’m also delighted to announce that we will be increasing the contribution to prize money for the Bahrain International Trophy and Bahrain Turf Series by 20% making the Bahrain International Trophy now worth £600,000 and each Turf Series race worth £60,000.

In the last three seasons The Kingdom of Bahrain has witnessed remarkable change in the development of its horseracing industry.

HIS HIGHNESS

Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club

RACING PROGRAMME

Date 1000m (Str) 1200m (Str) 1200m (Round) 1400m 1600m 1800m 2000m 2200m 2400m 2800m 6 January 2023 0-80 3rd/4th/Maiden 0-95 0-100 7 January 2023 0-90 0-75 4th/Maiden 0-85 13 January 2023 Bahrain Turf Series (Domestic Grade 3)

0-80 Bahrain Turf Series Al Adiyat Cup (Domestic Grade 2)

0-85 20 January 2023 0-100 (App) 0-85 4th/Maiden 0-90 27 January 2023 4th/Maiden 0-75 0-100 0-80 3 February 2023 Bahrain Turf Series 80-100 (plus guests)

0-75 Bahrain Turf Series 80-100 (plus guests)

Crown Prince’s Cup Listed)

4 February 2023 0-80 All Classes (3yo) 0-95 0-85

Domestic Grade 2 Bahrain Turf Series 80-100 (plus guests)

HH Sh Nasser Domestic Grade 2 24 February 2023 Domestic Grade 2 0-75 Domestic Grade 2 0-80 3 March 2023 0-90 0-95 3rd/4th/Maiden 0-100 4 March 2023 0-75 0-85 0-90 Maiden 10 March 2023 0-100 (App) Al Methaq Mile (Listed) (IMPORTED SEASON CALENDAR) | 3

0-95 King’s Cup (Listed) 17 March 2023 Domestic Grade 2 0-85 Gold Cup Domestic Grade 1 0-80 (App) 18 March 2023 3rd/4th/Maiden (3yo) 0-75 0-85 0-75

OUTER TRACK

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 TRACK

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.

Bahrain International Trophy

GROUP 3

Bahrain International Trophy

GROUP 3

The introduction of the Bahrain International Trophy (G3) 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.

The race also provides an opportunity to attract the attention of global media and market Bahrain internationally.

Previous results

1st LORD GLITTERS (FR)

J: J Watson T: D O’Meara (Pre-race rating: 115Post race: 115)

2nd BARNEY ROY (GB)

J: J Doyle T: C Appleby (Pre-race rating: 115Post race: 115)

3rd MAGNY COURS (USA)

J: M Barzalona T: A Fabre (Pre-race rating: 112Post race: 112)

13 ran

Winning time: 2m 1.91s

Going: Good

1st

SIMSIR (IRE)

J: L Newman T: F Nass (Pre-race rating: 105Post race: 114)

2nd GLOBAL GIANT (GB)

J: F Dettori T: J Gosden (Pre-race rating: 111Post race: 113)

3rd SOVEREIGN (IRE)

J: R Moore T: A P O’Brien (Pre-race rating: 115Post race: 115)

14 ran

Winning time: 2m 0.29s

Going: Good

1st

ROYAL JULIUS (IRE)

J: S Pasquier T: J Reynier (Pre-race rating: 106Post race: 107)

2nd TURGENEV (GB)

J: R Havlin T: J & T Gosden (Pre-race rating: 112Post race: 110)

3rd RUSTANG

(FR)

J: L Newman T: A Smith (Pre-race rating: 98Post race: 105)

13 ran

Winning time: 2m 0.41s

Going: Good

THE BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL TROPHY (GROUP 3) 2000M ON THE TURF FOR HORSES RATED 95 OR OVER BY THEIR RECOGNISED RACING AUTHORITY

£600,000

Conditions

Friday 18th November 2022

• Total Race Value £600,000

• Distributed in the following order:

- £360,000 to the Winning Horse.

- £120,000 to the Second.

- £60,000 to the Third.

- £36,000 to the Fourth.

- £24,000 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 Wednesday 5th October

2022 – 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 26th October –£10,000 to enter. Final supplementary stage for horses trained in The Kingdom of Bahrain, Sunday 13th November, Noon£10,000 to enter.

• Final declaration will be done on Sunday 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 16th November at noon in The Kingdom of Bahrain.

• BTC will guarantee at least three slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses.

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:

• Saturday 13th August, The Curragh –Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (G3)

• Saturday 20th August, York – The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (G3)

• Saturday 8th October. Newmarket –The Darley Stakes (G3)

* Acceptances from winners of the above races must be confirmed within 14 days of the entry closing date on Wednesday 5th October

INTERNATIONAL ENTRIES & FURTHER ENQUIRIES

Adrian Beaumont, International Racing Bureau adrian@irbracing.com +44 1638 668881 or +44 7808 903158

LOCAL ENTRIES

Mansoor Toorani, REHC Racing Office racing@rehc.gov.bh +973 3636 3360

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, fodder 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. 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:

James MacEwan

Luck Greayer Bloodstock macewan@lgbloodstock.com +447502990628

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.

Bahrain Turf Series

Series overview

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 2022-23 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.

Bahrain’s horseracing programme is rapidly evolving, and following the success of the Bahrain International Trophy, and the inaugural turf race series, the 10 races will return in December 2022.

Nomination procedure

To nominate for stabling, please email Edward Veale, edward@rehc.gov.bh by Friday 28th October 2022. 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 30 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).

Prize money

The race series will have a total of £600,000 prize money fund. £60,000 is allocated per series race with the purse distributed as follows:

£36,000 to the Winning Horse

£12,000 to the Second.

£6,000 to the Third.

£3,600 to the Fourth.

£2,400 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

£25,000

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 £15,000 and the trainer of the horse with most points will get £10,000 This will mean an extra £50,000 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.

Races & Conditions

BAHRAIN TURF SERIES:

DAY 1

Friday DECEMBER 2022 9 th

• Total Race Value £60,000

• 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.)

POT A: 1000M (5F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES

RATED 84-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

Entries on Monday

5th December 2022, 10am (Bahrain)

• 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

DAY 1 Friday DECEMBER 2022 9 th

• Total Race Value £60,000

• 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.)

POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 84-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

• 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

Entries on Monday

5th December 2022, 10am (Bahrain)

• 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

• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

• Also open to horse rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

DAY 2 DAY 2

POT A: 1200M (6F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

Entries on Monday 26th December 2022, 10am (Bahrain)

• Total Race Value £60,000

• 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

30

th th

• Total Race Value £60,000

• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 3 years old and upwards

• Free to enter, free to run

POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

• 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’

Entries on Monday 26th December 2022, 10am (Bahrain)

• 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

• Total Race Value £60,000

• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards

• Total Race Value £60,000

• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards

JANUARY 2023

POT A: 1000M (5F STRAIGHT) CONDITIONS RACE

• Free to enter, free to run

13 13 th th

• Weights to be carried: - 4 year olds and upwards 57kgs

- Fillies and Mares allowed 2kgs

• Penalties will be given for a race won after 13th January 2022 for the following international pattern races:

Entries on Monday 9th January 2023, 10am (Bahrain)

- Listed - 1.5kg - Group 3 - 3kg - 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.

• 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

JANUARY 2023

POT B: 1800M (9F) AL ADIYAT CUP CONDITIONS RACE

• Free to enter, free to run

• Weights to be carried:

- 5 year olds and upwards 58kgs

- 4 year olds 57.5kgs

- Fillies and Mares allowed 2kgs

• Penalties will be given for a race won after 13th January 2022 for the following international pattern races:

- Listed - 1.5kg

Entries on Monday 9th January 2023, 10am (Bahrain)

- Group 3 - 3kg - 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

• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

• Total Race Value £60,000

• 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 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

• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

• Total Race Value £60,000

• 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 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

• Also open to horses from rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

• Total Race Value £60,000

• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards

• Free to enter, free to run

POT A: 1200M (6F STRAIGHT) HANDICAP FOR HORSES

RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

• 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

Friday

• Also open to horses rated 101 and 102 that will be ‘guests’

• Total Race Value £60,000

• For colts, geldings, fillies and mares aged 4 years old and upwards

FEBRUARY 2023

POT B: 2000M (10F) HANDICAP FOR HORSES RATED 80-100 BY THE REHC HANDICAPPER

Entries on Monday

13th February 2023, 10am (Bahrain)

• 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

Entries on Monday 13th February 2023, 10am (Bahrain)

• 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

Other conditions

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.

The horses visiting Bahrain from Europe will be divided into two groups.

International Listed Races

In 2021 the REHC were delighted to announce the promotion of three of their calendar feature races; The Crown Prince’s Cup, Al Methaq Mile & The King’s Cup, as internationally recognised Listed status races.

For further information regarding available travel incentives please contact Edward Veale, BTC or Adrian Beaumont, IRB.

The Crown Prince’s Cup

Total race value 55,000 BHD. Distributed in the following order: 33,000 BHD to the Winning Horse. 11,000 BHD to the Second. 6,600 BHD to the Third. 4,400 BHD to the Fourth.

CONDITIONS:

• 3 years old & up

• There will be a maximum field size of 14 runners

• 2000 metres (10f), TURF

• Enter by 10am, Monday 30th January 2023

• Declare by 10am, Tuesday 31st January 2023

• Entries & Declarations to be made to racing@rehc.gov.bh

WEIGHTS:

Colts 4YO+ = 58kg

Fillies 4YO+ = 56kg Colts 3YO = 56kg Fillies 3YO = 54kg

PENALTIES:

Within the Bahrain Turf Series shipping dates, visiting horses will be able to enter into The Crown Prince’s Cup. Friday FEBRUARY 2023

A winner on or after 3rd February 2022:

• Winner of an international listed race = 1.5kg

• Winner of an international Group 3 race = 3kg

• Winner of an international Group 1 or Group 2 race = 4.5kg

Allowance: (no apprentice allowance)

Note: If no 3YO entered, the weights will be adjusted: 4YO+ Colts = 57kg, 4YO+ Fillies = 55kg.

Incentives & subsidies

BTC EXPENSE VOUCHER

Connections of each Great British & European trained horse selected to compete in the series will be entitled to a £12,500 expenses voucher.

At the end of the series the BTC will reimburse connections’ expenses surrounding their trips to Bahrain up to the value of £12,500. 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 x2, trainer x2, stable staff x2 and jockey x1. For further information on available travel allowances please contact edward@rehc.gov.bh

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.

Two stable staff flights (economy) per horse will be covered by the BTC, permitting travel is within 72 hours of the horse’s arrival.

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.

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 colored scan of the passport vaccination pages to macewan@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

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

QUARANTINE REGULATIONS

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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 or in their absence, their representative, will be permitted access to horses in quarantine for the first 48 hours after arrival.

6. At every visit hands must be washed 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.

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 recently 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.

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.

For further information please contact: bahrain@baker-mcveigh.co.uk +973 35643528 ALL

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/ REHC-Rules-of-Racing.pdf

Rules of racing & raceday procedures

TRAINING (International Horses)

Times

Quarantine Training Track: 07:00 - 09:30

Sand & Fibre Main Track: 08:15 - 09:30

Turf Track: Will be available every other Tuesday and every Friday morning. When a horse is declared for Friday’s racing, they will also be permitted to use the turf that Tuesday. The turf will be available from 08:15 - 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

Grooms

All grooms and handlers must wear suitable footwear when trotting horses up for inspection and when leading horses in the paddock.

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.

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.

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.

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

Contacts

Bahrain Turf Club Office +973 17 440330

Salman bin Rashed Al-Khalifa

Executive Director, REHC salman@rehc.gov.bh +973 39744444

Edward Veale

Head of Racing, REHC edward@rehc.gov.bh +973 66733311

Neil MacKenzie Ross

Head 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

Owners’ & Trainers’, REHC anood@rehc.gov.bh +973 33099190

Phil Smith Racing Consultant and Handicapper, REHC phil@phillipsmithconsulting.com +44 7785 293802

Hussain Ali REHC Studbook hussain.ali@rehc.gov.bh +973 33995577

Mansoor Toorani REHC Racing Office mansoor@rehc.gov.bh +973 36363360

Mahdi Rafea REHC Racing Office racing@rehc.gov.bh +973 333331117

George Smyly Media Enquiries, JSC george@jsccomms.co.uk +44 7825 041044

Baker McVeigh Bahrain bahrain@baker-mcveigh.co.uk +973 35643528

James MacEwan LG Bloodstock (Official Shipping Agents) macewan@globalbloodstock.com +44 7502 990628

Kim Rolfe Quarantine Manager, Horse Welfare Authority Bahrain krolfe@mun.gov.bh +973 32325327

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

David Conolly-Smith International Racing Bureau, Germany david.conolly-smith@t-online.de +49 160 96747958

Franca Vittadini

International Racing Bureau, Italy f.vittadini@gmail.com +39 335 207883

Loic Guyomard Farrier REHC loic_lgb@hotmail.com +973 36096555

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

STABLING NOMINATION