Next Raceday:
Friday 8th March
A warm welcome awaits you and your family whenever you come racing in Bahrain. There is something for everyone, with a range of places to eat, exciting sport to watch and on-site entertainment in the Turf Village for our younger racegoers.
Our next race day and the season’s finale is Friday 8th March and features the hugely prestigious King’s Cup, run in honour of His Majesty King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa, King of Bahrain, and sponsored by Bapco Energies. On the day there are three editions of the King’s Cup, one for Arabian bred horses, one for locally bred thoroughbreds and then the day’s most valuable event, the $200,000 King’s Cup, which has attracted a high-class international field.
There is entertainment on course from 1pm onwards for an action-packed eight-race card, that also includes the $80,000 Al Methaq Mile, which together with the King’s Cup carries Listed status on the international stage.
To buy Friday tickets in advance CLICK HERE. You can also buy tickets on arrival. With General Admission children under 12 go free or you can enhance your race day experience with our on-course hospitality offers.
Come and set your heart racing! It’s more than just a great day out.
The Turf Village
The Turf Village is an on-course entertainment hub catering for all age groups with a particular focus on family orientated activities through its interactive and educational spaces and activity zones.
Face painting, family games, fact-learning about horses, art installations and more will keep the whole family entertained whilst experiencing the fantastic horseracing on offer.
The Turf Village is open every Friday from now until the end of the season. The Turf Village will also be open for the following additional dates; Saturday 4th November, Saturday 2nd December, Saturday 23rd December, Saturday 13th January, Saturday 3rd February, Saturday 2nd March and the season finale on Saturday 18th March.
How to read a racecard
Racecards allow racegoers to study the form and find out more about the horses that are racing in front of them.
There are usually 7-8 races taking place on each raceday and a racecard can appear quite confusing with a whole host of numbers, letters and facts to decipher. This quick guide has everything you need to understand and read a racecard.
The number of the race. Time the race is due off. Race name usually including sponsor.
The track the horses are running on. The distance the horses will travel from start to finish during the race displayed in meters.
The Owners colours that the Jockey will wear aboard the horse whilst racing. Each set of colours are unique to an owner. In the event of the owner having two runners the owner will change the cap colour so the judge can distinguish between the owner’s multiple runners. In some cases they may have more than one design of colours registered.
The saddle cloth number assigned to the horse for the race. This is sorted by highest weight and then assigned alphabetically if horses are due to carry the same weight for handicap ratings.
This is the amount of weight each horse carries including the Jockey. If the Jockey holds an apprentice licence (and they can claim in the race) the weight with the claim will be displayed in brackets.
Name of the horse displayed in English and Arabic within the racecard.
Age of the horse at the time of the race.
The previous horses performances with details of date, distance, jockey, weight carried, race type, equipment worn i.e V for visor, placings, ratings, time, winners time, margins beaten or distance won by.
The stall numbers are randomly generated by the racing administration system for all races apart from the Bahrain International Trophy where a manual stalls draw is completed. The stalls draw dictates which gate number the horse will start the race from.
Sire (the father of the horse)
Dam (the mother of the horse)
Damsire (the father of the dam)
The owner/s of the horse.
The rider of the horse.
The person/s responsible for breeding the horse.
The person responsible for the training and welfare of the horse.
The number of the race. Time the race is due off. Race name usually including sponsor.
The track the horses are running on. The distance the horses will travel from start to finish during the race displayed in meters.
The Owners colours that the Jockey will wear aboard the horse whilst racing. Each set of colours are unique to an owner. In the event of the owner having two runners the owner will change the cap colour so the judge can distinguish between the owner’s multiple runners. In some cases they may have more than one design of colours registered.
The saddle cloth number assigned to the horse for the race. This is sorted by highest weight and then assigned alphabetically if horses are due to carry the same weight for handicap ratings.
This is the amount of weight each horse carries including the Jockey. If the Jockey holds an apprentice licence (and they can claim in the race) the weight with the claim will be displayed in brackets.
Name of the horse displayed in English and Arabic within the racecard.
Age of the horse at the time of the race.
The previous horses performances with details of date, distance, jockey, weight carried, race type, equipment worn i.e V for visor, placings, ratings, time, winners time, margins beaten or distance won by.
The stall numbers are randomly generated by the racing administration system for all races apart from the Bahrain International Trophy where a manual stalls draw is completed. The stalls draw dictates which gate number the horse will start the race from.
Sire (the father of the horse)
Dam (the mother of the horse)
Damsire (the father of the dam)
The owner/s of the horse.
The rider of the horse.
The person/s responsible for breeding the horse.
The person responsible for the training and welfare of the horse.
Headgear is used by trainers to try and help a horse’s overall performance. Headgear is displayed in the racecard as follows:
B = blinkers | E = eye hood
EC = eye cover | ES = Eye Shield
H = Hood | HT = Hood and tongue tie
T = Tongue-tie | CP = Cheek Pieces
V = Visor
This is the horses current handicap rating for the race. On the form guide you can see previous ratings the horse has run off for its historic performances. A handicap rating is assigned to a horse by a Handicapper.
Ticket information
General Admission
This ticket gives access to the Turf Village and all public areas, including unreserved seating within the grandstands on the day of racing. What's more, kids 12 and under go free.
Price per meet: BD1 Adults & children aged 13 and over.
Premier Seating
Offering close-up views of the closing stages of every race. These are among the most sought-after viewing locations for any meeting.
Price per meet: BD5 for all (no child discount) includes Coffee, Tea & Juice with access to the Turf Village
Elevated race days: B10 (no child discount) includes Coffee, Tea & Juice with access to the Turf Village
Capacity: 100
Season Pass: BD100
Premium group
Guarantees breath-taking views of the Course and close proximity to the Finishing Post. Located on the top of the grandstand. Traditional themed seating of how esteemed guests used to watch the races back in time! Ideal for large groups.
Price per meet: BD35 for 6 ppl l (no child discount) including Coffee, Tea & Juice with access to the Turf Village
Elevated race days: B60 (no child discount) includes Coffee, Tea & Juice with access to the Turf Village
Capacity: 10 groups
How to get there
Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club,
Sakir Racecourse
Building 1287
Road 4725
Riffa
Bahrain
