The Bahrain Turf Series
The Bahrain Turf Series
The series will consist of ten races that have returned to make up the existing 2022/23 Imported Race Programme, the aim of the series is to encourage international horses to come and compete in the Kingdom and for owners to experience the wonderful hospitality that Bahrain has to offer.
To develop a horseracing programme in Bahrain that stands alongside the world’s best, which hosts consistently high calibre races throughout the season, attracting leading domestic and international challengers.
Nomination procedure
To nominate for stabling, please email Edward Veale, edward@rehc.gov.bh by Friday 28th October 2022.
Prior to nomination, please ensure all import requirements are met and horse vaccinations are up to date.
Entries for series races will be by the Monday of the race, 10am (Bahrain). Declarations for series races will be by the Tuesday of the race, 10am (Bahrain).
Prize money
The race series will have a total of £600,000 prize money fund. £60,000 is allocated per series race with the purse distributed as follows:
£36,000 to the Winning Horse.
£12,000 to the Second.
£6,000 to the Third.
£3,600 to the Fourth.
£2,400 to the Fifth.
The turf series will also have a bonus point system attached depending on where horses finish. Points will be awarded accordingly:
1st - 15pts
2nd - 10pts
3rd - 7pts
4th - 5pts
5th - 3pts
Completed finish - 1pt
The points will be added at the end of the series. The owner of the horse with the most points in each pot will get £15,000 and the trainer of the horse with most points will get £10,000.
This will mean an extra £50,000 in total prize money. Should there be a tie for 1st place, the winner will be awarded by most wins. Should the results still be tied, the prize will be shared.
Owners and trainers
Imported
Local