The Bahrain I N T E R NAT I O NA L T RO P H Y

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BHRAWELCOME TO THE

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 Directorate (BHRA) is the

regulatory authority

governing all aspects of horse

racing in the Kingdom of

Bahrain.

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

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The CourseRight 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.

CONDITIONS FOR

The Bahrain International TrophyFRIDAY 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.• 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

- £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.

Last Year’s ResultRace time 2m 0.41, 13 ran and going good to firm.

1st Royal Julius (IRE) J: Stephane Pasquier T: Jerome Reynier

3rd Rustang (FR) J: Lee Newman T: Allan Smith

2nd Turgenev (GB) J: Robert Havlin T: John Gosden

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 ticketsii. Trainer, up to 2 ticketsiii. Jockey, one ticket

B) ONLY 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 AccommodationA) HOTEL 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) ONLY 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 ServiceA) TRANSPORT 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.

Transport of International Runners• 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.

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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 equipmentLimited to 150 Kgs per horse. No personal

effects – medication allowed (will require

detailed packing list)

AccommodationGrooms accommodation will be paid for by

BHRA.

TransportA 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

R A S H I D E Q U E S T R I A N & H O R S E R A C I N G C L U B

T (973) 17440330 E .info@rehc.gov.bh

www.bhra.gov.bh

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ContactsSalman bin Rashed Al-Khalifa

E XECUTIVE DIREC TOR , REHC

salman@rehc.gov.bh | +973 3974 4444

Neil Mackenzie RossFACILITIES MANAGER & CLERK OF THE COURSE, REHC

neil@rehc.gov.bh | +973 3221 5080

Phil SmithR ACING CONSULTANT AND HANDICAPPER , REHC

phil@phillipsmithconsulting.com | +44 7785 293802

Adrian Beaumont INTERNATIONAL RACING BUREAU, UK AND IREL AND

adrian@irbracing.com | +44 1638 668881 | +44 7808 903158

Chantal ChappuisINTERNATIONAL R ACING BURE AU, FR ANCE

chantalchappuis@orange.fr | +33 (6) 07 76 32 34

David Conolly-SmithINTERNATIONAL R ACING BURE AU, GERMANY

david.conolly-smith@t-online.de | +49 160 96747958

Franca VittadiniINTERNATIONAL R ACING BURE AU, ITALY

f.vittadini@gmail.com | +39 335 207883

James MacEwanLG BLOODS TOCK (OFFICIAL SHIPPING AGENTS)

macewan@lgbloodstock.com | +44 7502 990628