Kingdom Gears Up for Star-Studded Bahrain International Cup
The Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club is stepping up preparations to host the seventh edition of the Bahrain International Cup on Friday evening, welcoming elite horses, trainers, and jockeys from across the globe. Organizers said intensive work is underway to ensure the event’s success at the Sakhir course, with global sponsors lending support. Held under the patronage ofHis Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Court of the Prime Minister, the event has grown into one of the region’s most prestigious international racing fixtures.
The cup’s upgrade to Group 2 status and an increase in prize money have reinforced Bahrain’s position as a rising destination in global horse racing. The 2025 edition carries additional significance, bringing together some of the highest- ranked horses and leading jockeys. The international field includes entries from Britain, France, Ireland, and the UAE alongside Bahrain’s own contender “Kalif,” representing Victorious Forever Stables. Among the challengers are the UAE’s “Military Order,” Britain’s “Lions Pride,” “Persica,” “Pride of Arras,” and “Royal Champion,” France’s “Bright Picture,” and Ireland’s “Gallen.”
The main race will be supported by a series of competitive events, including the Gulf Air Cup for purebred Bahraini Arabian horses, the Brown Advisory Cup for locally bred horses, and additional contests such as the Lexus Cup, Bayonne Cup, Bapco
Energies Cup, and Economic Development Board Cup. Spectators can expect a festive evening filled with both top-class racing and family-oriented entertainment. Organizers said the event highlights Bahrain’s growing reputation as a host of world-class sporting occasions while promoting sports tourism and showcasing the Kingdom’s cultural heritage. Tickets for the Bahrain International Cup are available through the club’s official website, Bahrainturfclub.com, with seating options ranging from family areas to premium trackside sections. International horses and racing delegations have already arrived in the Kingdom and are training ahead of Friday’s marquee event.
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