Tom Marquand Extends Bahrain Turf Club Deal

World-renowned jockey signs two-year contract extension as racing partnership continues

TDT | Manama

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Firmly established as one of the world’s leading riders, Tom Marquand has been an ambassador for the Bahrain Turf Club since 2021, and during the July Festival at Newmarket he signed a two-year contract extension with the Club.

Marquand has enjoyed major race success all over the world, including the Middle East, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia and the USA. Last week he added another Group 1 victory to his list when winning the Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp on Maltese Cross. 

Ed Veale, Director of Racing and International Relations at the Bahrain Turf Club, said: “Tom has established himself as one of the world’s leading jockeys, making him an outstanding ambassador for the Bahrain Turf Club. His professionalism, international success and reputation within the sport reflect the standards and ambitions we have for racing in Bahrain. He is also an excellent role model for the next generation, and we are delighted that he has committed to extending his partnership with the Club.” 

In recent years the multiple Group 1 winning jockey has strengthened his partnership with the Kingdom of Bahrain through his sponsorship contract with the Bahrain Turf Club. 

Tom Marquand said: “I am delighted and grateful to extend the sponsorship with Bahrain. They are excellent partners and it has been exciting to witness the growth of racing in Bahrain during my time as ambassador, as highlighted by the promotion of the Bahrain International Trophy to a Group 1 this year.”

Marquand has become a welcome and regular visitor to the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Bahrain, including when riding two winners at the 2026 Crown Prince’s Cup Festival, the first was in the navy and white colours of Al Adiyat Racing when guiding home Up The Pace in the Hawar Cup, part of the Bahrain Turf Series. 

Marquand carried the same navy and white silks to victory on Economics, owned by His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, in the 2024 running of the Group 1 Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.