Bahrain International Trophy (Group 1)

First run in 2019 the Bahrain International Trophy heralded a new chapter in the history of horseracing in the Kingdom of Bahrain. In 2026, after just seven years, the race was awarded Group 1 status and has a prize fund of $1.5 million.

The race provides an opportunity to attract the attention of the global sports media and market Bahrain internationally. The race’s promotion to Group 1 status fulfils an ambition and a vision rooted in international collaboration and long-term development with a view to establishing Bahrain as a premier horse racing destination.

BTC Brochure 2026/27

The Bahrain International Trophy is our showpiece event and its promotion to Group 1 status is a proud moment for the Kingdom of Bahrain. To have achieved that after only seven years is fantastic and represents another significant step in growing Bahrain’s standing on the international racing stage.

His Highness Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa

Chairman

Conditions

The following conditions apply for the Bahrain International Trophy (G1) to be run on Friday 13th November 2026.

Total Race Value will be $1,500,000
Distributed in the following order:

– $900,000 to the winning horse
– $300,000 to the second
– $150,000 to the third
– $90,000 to the fourth
– $60,000 to the fifth
3 years old & up.
Maximum field size of 14 runners.
2000 metres (10f), TURF (outer track).
Enter by noon on Wednesday 30th September 2026 – NO ENTRY FEE.
Supplementary entry stage for horses trained outside of The Kingdom of Bahrain, Tuesday 20th October – $25,000 to enter. Final supplementary stage for horses trained in The Kingdom of Bahrain, Monday 9th November, Noon – $25,000 to enter. Supplementary fee will only be charged subject to the horse declaring.
Final declaration will be done on Monday 10th November, noon (Bahrain)
- NO DECLARATION FEE.
- Declarations to be made to:
racing@rehc.gov.bh
Post Position Draw to take place on Wednesday 11th November.
Two slots in the race will be reserved for domestically trained horses.

Weights

NH & SH 4YO+ = 58kg, Fillies = 56kg
NH 3YO = 56.5kg, Fillies = 54.5kg

Penalties

No penalties to carry

Automatic Invitation

There will be three races which will grant ‘Automatic Invitations’* to the Bahrain International Trophy, even if not originally entered:

Sunday 16th August, Sapporo, Japan – The Sapporo Kinen (G2) – WINNER
Saturday 22nd August, York, UK – The Sky Bet and Symphony Group Strensall Stakes (G3) - WINNER
Saturday 12th September, Leopardstown, Ireland – The Royal Bahrain Irish Champions Stakes (G1) – 1st, 2nd & 3rd

* Acceptances from winners of the above races must be confirmed within 14 days of the entry.