Lord Glitters lifts Bahrain International Trophy with stunning win

TDT | Manama

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Lord Glitters produced a remarkable performance to claim a spectacular victory in the £500,000 Group Three Bahrain International Trophy yesterday at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC).

In attendance were His Majesty the King’s Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs representative and Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) honorary president His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa; Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS) first deputy chairman, General Sports Authority chairman and Bahrain Olympic Committee president His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa; REHC High Committee chairman His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa; and other high-ranking officials, including Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia chairman Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al Faisal.

Speaking of the event, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman highlighted that the Kingdom of Bahrain has become a favoured destination for horseracing thanks to the continued support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman noted that the efforts of the Kingdom’s seasoned workforce has furthered the ongoing success of the international horse races organised in Bahrain. He commended the strong field competing in this year’s Bahrain International Trophy, and applauded the Kingdom’s ability to continue attracting international horses of such quality, confirming Bahrain as one of the best destinations for horse racing.