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Bahrain Turf Series
This season the Bahrain Turf Series increases to fourteen races with the introduction of a dedicated Mile Division alongside the existing sprint and middle-distance handicaps, continuing Bahrain’s commitment to strengthening international opportunities throughout the winter season.
The 2026-27 Bahrain Turf Series gets underway on 18th December with races in all three divisions. Each of races in the series has a prize fund of $80,000, with the exception of the final round held at the King’s Cup Festival in March, when the prize fund is $100,000.
Alongside the Bahrain Turf Series, the Premier Race and pattern programme continues to grow in stature and competitiveness. These races are also open to international participation and form a key part of Bahrain’s international racing calendar.
Nomination procedure
To nominate for stabling, please email:
Max Pimlott, max@irbracing.com by Thursday 5 November 2026.
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). Declarations to include jockeys and any official request for the stewards.
Prize money
In total, there are 14 races in the Bahrain Turf Series, divided between sprint, mile and middle-distance categories.
$80,000 is allocated to 11 series races with the purse distributed as follows:
– $48,000 to the Winning Horse.
– $16,000 to the Second.
– $8,000 to the Third.
– $4,800 to the Fourth.
– $3,200 to the Fifth.
$100,000 is allocated to the final three series races with the purse distributed as follows:
– $60,000 to the Winning Horse.
– $20,000 to the Second.
– $10,000 to the Third.
– $6,000 to the Fourth.
– $4,000 to the Fifth.