Watch: Horse Racing World Gears Up for $1M Worth Bahrain Cup with Electrifying Track Preview

The Bahrain International Trophy has been going strong for the past four years in the horse racing industry. The race has been a Grade 3 host welcoming domestic thoroughbreds for a showdown since its existence. However, for its 5th edition, the Trophy has taken it up a notch or two; showcasing a strengthened course and establishing a noticeable stand in the industry.

On the 17th of November, 60 of the best of equines will take the 1,200-metre track at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club. With $1 million in purse and upgradation to Group 2, the race is on its way to becoming the most anticipated event for the year in Bahrain. As thousands gear up to witness the thrill of the celebrated sport, the Bahrain Turf Club stepped up to add to the excitement.

Horse racing enthusiasts’ excitement mounts

For an event as big as the Bahrain International Trophy in the region, a little freshness and excitement are bound to overtake the enthusiasts with nearing dates. If the mentioned expression were to take on a visual representation, Bahrain Turf Club’s X (former Twitter) update provides a glimpse of just that. “The last morning of track work before the $1m Gr.2 Bahrain International Trophy!” the club wrote sharing a video; as people filled out the post with smiles, preview rounds, and anticipation.

The upcoming event is the first $ 1 million race to be run in the Kingdom. 1 pm onwards the enthusiasm is set to take over the grounds as horses, jockeys, and trainers from 8 countries are said to mark their start. ?We are delighted that the Bahrain International Trophy has attracted such a strong entry,” Yusuf Buheji, CEO, of Bahrain Turf Club, said; talking about the remarkable feat. As multiple-grade stakes winners make an entry, few have emerged as early favorites.

Equines to look forward to

As of now, the event has recorded a total of 60 entries featuring 38 Group race winners. Following the massive numbers, a few equines have risen to catch the eyes of the spectators. To start off the list, Joseph O’Brien-trained ‘Above The Curve’ makes it atop. The 4-year-old filly has held 8 starts to her career, winning France last year while placing in the top 3 for 6 runs. Trailing right behind is Daniel & Claire Kubler’s Astro King. The 6-year-old reigns a veteran with 19 starts and 5 wins; including multiple handicaps.

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Furthermore, to make an impressive list, Andre Fabre’s Birr Castle takes the next spot. The 3-year-old stands entitled to 10 starts with wins in Chantilly and Prix Guillaume d’Ornano. Another equine to keep an eye out for would be Dubai Future. Trained by Saeed bin Suroor, the 7-year-old Ascot winner will look to grab a crown on Friday, owing to 6 career wins. The diversity of the participants sets to propel the thrill and name of the event.

?The Bahrain International Trophy is our showpiece event and we are looking forward to staging the most competitive and valuable running of the race to date and welcoming runners and their connections from all over the world to Bahrain,? Buheji says. With its increasing popularity, the Bahrain International Trophy seems to walk the right path in the horse racing industry.

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