WELCOME TO THE
BH R A The Bahrain Horse Racing Authority (BHRA) is the regulatory authority governing all aspects of horse racing in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
BHRA is committed to developing horse racing as a premier sport event in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a par with international standards, in adherence to the practices governing the sport and facilitating racing events that showcase and bring together top thoroughbreds in the racing industry alongside trainers and equine enthusiasts. BHRA is responsible for developing the guidelines governing all aspects of racing, licensing, upholding the integrity of the sport, human capital engagement, equine protection and enforcing equitable standards in all racing and related activities.
The Bahrain Horse Racing Authority is committed to developing horse racing as a premier sport event in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a par with international standards
The Course
Right handed, its a fair galloping track with a long sweeping bend that runs slightly downhill before turning into the straight which has a 600m long run in. The track is 20m in width and 2300m in circumference and generally rides good to ďŹ rm. Weather in the second half of November is generally very pleasant with temperatures in the mid 20’s, though rain is not uncommon in November and it can be heavy. The track copes with rainfall very well and unless we are unlucky enough for it to fall on the day it does not tend to have much impact on the going.
Travel
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by BHRA. For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter ight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for horses. In addition, BHRA will pay for stables, fodder, veterinary fees and farrier. A) THE BHR A WILL PROVIDE AIR TICKETS TO BAHR AIN
For the connections of overseas horses selected to participate in The Bahrain International Trophy. Return business class air tickets on a carrier designated by the BHRA will be sent to the following connections: i. Registered owner, up to 2 tickets ii. Trainer, up to 2 tickets iii. Jockey, one ticket B) ONLY THE ABOVE CONNEC TIONS ARE ELIG IBLE FOR TR AVEL CONCESSIONS AND THE FOLLOWING RES TRIC TIONS APPLY:
i. In the event an owner has an interest in more than one runner, a maximum of two concessions will be granted-one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. ii. In the event a connection fulďŹ lls more than one role (i.e. owner/trainer), a maximum of two concessions will be granted- one for the connection and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. iii. Owners, trainers or jockeys currently residing in Bahrain are not eligible for travel subsidies. iv. In the event that trainers or jockeys have more than one horse participating at the Bahrain International Trophy meeting, only one set of concessions will be granted. No additional concessions will be reallocated. v. In the event a syndicate or group of owners has more than one horse participating at the Bahrain International Trophy meeting, a nominated owner per horse will receive a maximum of two concessions- one for the owner and one for his/her spouse/partner. No additional concessions will be reallocated. Please note concessions are not transferrable. Connections wishing to stay at hotels other than the Official Hotel will have to cover the cost and associated expenses.
Hotel Accommodation A) HOTEL ACCOMMODATION, ROOM ONLY BASIS, WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICIAL HOTEL . ONE ROOM FOR A MA XIMUM OF T WO PERSONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO E ACH OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS:
i. ii. iii. iv.
Registered owner, 4 nights Trainer, 4 nights Jockey, 3 nights Owners, trainers or jockeys residing in Bahrain are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies
B) ONLY THE ABOVE ACCOMMODATION CONCESSIONS WILL BE GR ANTED AND THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS APPLY:
i. 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.
Transport Service A) TR ANSPORT BET WEEN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL BE ARR ANGED BY THE BHR A FOR OWNERS, JOCKEYS AND TR AINERS:
i. Bahrain International Airport and the Official Hotel. ii. Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club for morning track work and the Bahrain International Trophy race meeting. iii. The venues of official functions.
ASSISTANT TRAINERS, HEAD LADS, EXERCISE RIDERS AND GROOMS
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Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by BHRA BHRA will pay for all costs of invited runners which accept and travel to Bahrain from stable to return stable on designated flights with all runners travelling in a stall and a half. For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for the horse. Separate Travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road Trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight. Return air tickets for two grooms will be paid for by BHRA
TEMPOR ARY IMPORT REQUIREMENTS BAHR AIN
Blood tests within 30 days of export - along with the agreed exporting country’s health certificate for Bahrain • Coggins, Dourine, Glanders plus EVA for Colts – taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results • Strangles – nasal swab - taken and tested within 30 days of travel with negative results • Flu – flu vaccination booster within 60 days of travel but not within 14 days of travel – must have previously certified primary course of 2 vaccinations of the same type given 21 to 42 days apart with annual boosters thereafter • Nasopharyngeal swab for flu to be taken and tested by PCR method at Rossdales, Newmarket or The Animal Health Trust, Newmarket within 72 hrs of departure with negative results.
Feed Available in Bahrain – list will be circulated of available feed NO FEED CAN TRAVEL WITH THE HORSES. Anyone wishing to take their feed out must arrange in advance with their feed company and BHRA at their own expense.
Horse equipment Limited to 150 Kgs per horse. No personal effects – medication allowed (will require detailed packing list)
Accommodation Grooms accommodation will be paid for by BHRA.
Transport A shuttle bus service will be provided to transport staff from the hotel to the BHRA.
Appointed shipper; Luck Greayer Bloodstock Shipping Ltd Contact; James MacEwan e-mail; MacEwan@lgbloodstock.com Mob; +44 7502990628
RASHID EQUESTRIAN & HORSERACING CLUB T (973) 17440330 E .info@rehc.gov.bh
www.bhra.gov.bh
Contacts Salman bin Rashed Al-Khalifa
Chantal Chappuis
E X EC U T I V E D I R EC TO R , R E H C
I N T ER N AT I O N A L R A C I N G B U R E A U , F R A N C E
salman@rehc.gov.bh | +973 3974 4444
chantalchappuis@orange.fr | +33 (6) 07 76 32 34
Neil Mackenzie Ross
David Conolly-Smith
FACILITIES MANAGER & CLERK OF THE COURSE, REHC
I N T ER N AT I O N A L R A C I N G B U R E A U , G E R M A N Y
neil@rehc.gov.bh | +973 3221 5080
david.conolly-smith@t-online.de | +49 160 96747958
Phil Smith
Franca Vittadini
R AC I N G CO N S U LTA N T A N D H A N D I C A P P E R , R E H C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L R A C I N G B U R E A U , I TA LY
phil@phillipsmithconsulting.com | +44 7785 293802
f.vittadini@gmail.com | +39 335 207883
Adrian Beaumont
James MacEwan
IN T ERNAT IO NAL R ACIN G BURE AU, U K AND IREL AND
LG B LO O D S TO C K (O F F I C I A L S H I P P I N G AG E N T S)
adrian@irbracing.com | +44 1638 668881 | +44 7808 903158
macewan@lgbloodstock.com | +44 7502 990628
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