The Bahrain
I N T E R NAT I O NA L T R O P H Y
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBE R 2021
WELCOME TO THE
K i n gdom of
Ba h ra in
The Bahrain Horse Racing Affairs Directorate (BHRA) is the regulatory authority governing all aspects of horse racing in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The BHRA are committed to developing horse racing as a premier sport event in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a par with international standards, in adherence to the practices governing the sport and facilitating racing events that showcase and bring together top thoroughbreds in the racing industry alongside trainers and equine enthusiasts.
The BHRA are responsible for developing the guidelines governing all aspects of racing, licensing, upholding the integrity of the sport, human capital engagement, equine protection and enforcing equitable standards in all racing and related activities.
CONDITIONS FOR
The Bahrain International Trophy
2000M
FRIDAY 19TH NOVEMBER 2021 • Total Race Value will be £500,000/€582,785 • Distributed in the following order: • £250,000/€291,449.68 to the Winning horse. • £125,000/€145,724.84 to the Second. • £62,500/€72,862.50 to the Third. • £37,500/€43,710. to the Fourth. • £25,000/€29,142.37 to the Fifth. OPEN TO: • There will be a maximum field size of 14 runners. • 2000 metres on the turf in the Kingdom of Bahrain. 20M • Enter by noon on Tuesday 5th October 2021. • NO entry fees on that date. • Horses need to be rated 95 or over by their domestic authority at the time of closing. • Supplementary entry stage Tuesday 2nd November - £10,000 to enter. 600M • Final declaration will be done on Sunday 14th November, 11am The Kingdom of Bahrain time. Declarations to be made to adrian@irbracing.com • Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday 17th November in The Kingdom of Bahrain. • BHRA will guarantee at least three slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses. AUTOMATIC INVITATION: There will be three races which will grant ‘Automatic Invitation’ to the winners even if not originally entered: • Friday August 13th The Curragh – Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes (G3) • Saturday August 21st York – The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (G3) • Saturday October 9th Newmarket – The Darley Stakes (G3) WEIGHTS: • Northern Hemisphere and Southern Hemisphere 4 year olds and upwards 58 Kgs. • Northern Hemisphere 3 year olds 56.5 Kgs. • Fillies and Mares allowed 2 Kgs. PENALTIES: • A Group 1 winner in 2021 will carry a 1.5 Kgs penalty.
The Course
Right handed, its a fair galloping track with a long sweeping bend that runs slightly downhill before turning into the straight which has a 600m long run in. The track is 20m in width and 2300m in circumference and generally rides good to firm. Weather in the second half of November is generally very pleasant with temperatures in the mid 20’s, though rain is not uncommon in November and it can be heavy. The track copes with rainfall very well and unless we are unlucky enough for it to fall on the day it does not tend to have much impact on the going.
2020 Result
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1st
2nd Global Giant (GB) J: Frankie Dettori T: John Gosden O: Al Adiyat Racing
Race time: 2m 0.29 | 14 ran | Going: Good.
Simsir (IRE) J: Lee Newman T: Fawzi Nass O: Victorious
3rd Sovereign (IRE) J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien O: Mrs John Magnier, Michael Tabor and Derrick Smith
4th Port Lions (IRE) J: Adrie de Vries T: Fawzi Nass O: Victorious
2019 Result
Race time: 2m 0.41 | 13 ran | Going: Good to firm
1st
Royal Julius (IRE) J: Stephane Pasquier T: Jerome Reynier O: Jean-Jacques Biarese
3rd Rustang (FR) J: Lee Newman T: Allan Smith O: Al Adiyat Racing
2nd Turgenev (GB) J: Robert Havlin T: John Gosden O: Godolphin
4th Afaak (GB) J: Jim Crowley T: Charles Hills O: Shadwell Estate Company Ltd
Travel
Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club (REHC). For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for horses. In addition, REHC will pay for stables, fodder, veterinary fees and farrier. A) THE REHC 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 REHC 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. ii. In the event a connection fulfills 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. 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. 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 EACH 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 REHC 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
Transport of International Runners • •
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Shipment of invited horses will be arranged and paid for by REHC. REHC will pay for all costs of invited runners which accept and travel to Bahrain from stable to return stable on designated flights with all runners travelling in a stall and a half. For countries where there is no direct travel available to Bahrain due to quarantine protocols and a charter flight is the best option, a travel subsidy will be provided to the owners to assist with shipment costs for the horse. Separate travel allowance will be paid for GCC runners invited travelling by road. Trainer’s staff are not permitted to accompany horses on the flight. Return air tickets for two grooms will be paid for by REHC.
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. •
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Flu – vaccination booster within 60 days of travel but not within 14 days of travel – must have previously certified primary course of two vaccinations of the same type given 21 to 42 days apart with annual boosters thereafter. Nasopharyngeal swab for flu to be taken and tested by PCR method at Rossdales, Newmarket or The Animal Health Trust, Newmarket within 72 hrs of departure with negative results.
Feed
Limited feed is available in Bahrain – list will be circulated. Limited feed can travel with the horses. List of ingredients of each feed will be required.
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 REHC.
Transport A shuttle bus service will be provided to transport staff from the hotel to the REHC.
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 ER , 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 BU RE 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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