The Bahrain
I N T E R NAT I O NA L T R O P H Y FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBE R 2020
WELCOME TO THE
BHRA The Bahrain Horse Racing Affairs Directorate (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 Affairs is committed to developing horse racing as a premier sport event in the Kingdom of Bahrain on a par with international standards
CONDITIONS FOR
The Bahrain International Trophy
2000M
FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER 2020 • Total Race Value will be £500,000/€550,941 • Distributed in the following order: • £250,000/€275,470 to the Winning horse. • £125,000/€137,735 to the Second. • £62,500/€68,867 to the Third. • £37,500/€41,320 to the Fourth. • £25,000/€27,547 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 6th October 2020. • 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 November 3rd 600M - £10,000 to enter. • Final declaration will be done on Sunday 15th November, 11am The Kingdom of Bahrain time. • Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday 18th November 2020 in The Kingdom of Bahrain. • BHRA will guarantee at least two slots in the Bahrain International Trophy for locally trained horses. AUTOMATIC INVITATION: There will be two races which will grant “Automatic Invitation” to the winners even if not originally entered. • Thursday July 9th Newmarket - The Bahrain International Sir Henry Cecil Stakes (Listed) • Saturday Oct 10th Newmarket - The Darley Stakes (Gr.3) 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 2020 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.
Last Year’s Result Race time 2m 0.41, 13 ran and going good to firm.
1st Royal Julius (IRE) J: Stephane Pasquier T: Jerome Reynier
2nd Turgenev (GB) J: Robert Havlin T: John Gosden
3rd Rustang (FR) J: Lee Newman T: Allan Smith
4th Afaak (GB) J: Jim Crowley T: Charles Hills
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 flight 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 BHRA WILL PROVIDE AIR TICKETS TO BAHRAIN
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) O NLY THE ABOVE CONNECTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR TRAVEL CONCESSIONS AND THE FOLLOWING RESTRICTIONS 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 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. 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) H OTEL ACCOMMODATION, ROOM ONLY BASIS, WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE OFFICIAL HOTEL. ONE ROOM FOR A MAXIMUM OF TWO PERSONS WILL BE PROVIDED TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING CONNECTIONS:
i. Registered owner, 4 nights ii. Trainer, 4 nights iii. Jockey, 3 nights iv. Owners, trainers or jockeys residing in Bahrain are not eligible for the hotel accommodation subsidies B) O NLY THE ABOVE ACCOMMODATION CONCESSIONS WILL BE GRANTED 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) T RANSPORT BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS WILL BE ARRANGED BY THE BHRA FOR OWNERS, JOCKEYS AND TRAINERS:
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
TEMPORARY IMPORT REQUIREMENTS BAHRAIN
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 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 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 EH C
I N T E R N AT I O N A L R AC 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 E R N AT I O N A L R AC 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 AC 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 ERN AT I O N A L R ACIN G BURE AU, UK 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 EN T S)
adrian@irbracing.com | +44 1638 668881 | +44 7808 903158
macewan@lgbloodstock.com | +44 7502 990628
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