Elite horses set for third round of Bahrain International Championship

TDT | Manama

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The Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club will stage the third round of the fifth Bahrain International Championship on Friday, January 16, as part of the 14th race meeting of the 2025/2026 season, under the patronage of HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. The meeting is sponsored by National Bank of Bahrain and Bareeq, and will be held at the club’s Al Riffa racecourse.

The highlight of the evening is the Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Cup, alongside cups named after his sons Shaikh Hamad, Shaikh Abdullah and Shaikh Salman, in addition to the Al Adiyat Cup sponsored by Bareeq and the Al Wasmiya Cup sponsored by National Bank of Bahrain.

The event brings together a select field of top-class horses competing in one of the most prestigious fixtures of the season.

The Bahrain International Championship continues to gain prominence by attracting high-rated international horses, elite trainers and leading jockeys, reinforcing Bahrain’s growing status as a regional hub for international horse racing.

The Al Adiyat Cup for imported horses is again run as an internationally listed race, while the Bahrain-bred Al Adiyat Cup makes its debut, aimed at encouraging local ownership and production.

Strong competition is expected in the championship races, particularly in the Al Wasmiya Cup over 1,000 metres and the Al Adiyat Listed race over 1,800 metres, featuring proven winners and internationally campaigned contenders. The meeting also includes six additional races across a range of classes, offering competitive and closely matched fields.