The Bahrain Turf Club
The Bahrain Turf Club is part of the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club and is committed to growing the sport of horse racing by staging racing of the highest standards in terms of quality and integrity.
The ambition is to make horse racing representative of Bahrain’s sporting identity through the international participants drawn to compete in the Kingdom, growing global awareness of Bahrain as a racing jurisdiction of note and increasingly competitive racing.
A carefully developed policy of strategic investment has delivered a wide range of improvements, not only in terms of the value of races, in order to attract high-level competition, but also to the facilities for racegoers, including the introduction of floodlit racing, to the quality and safety of the racing surface and upgrades to the training facilities for local and international horses.
The Bahrain Turf Club recognise that confidence in the integrity of the sport is fundamental to future international participation and the growth of competitive racing, and that increased international awareness of horse racing in Bahrain creates commercial opportunities.
The Bahrain Turf Club is proud to have developed business partnerships that demonstrate how sport, business and national identity can complement each other, both locally and internationally.
After all, horses are part of our culture, and part of our future.
Our Vision
To exceed the international standard of excellence in professional horseracing.
Our Mission
To maintain and develop REHC as a world-class racing and entertainment destination, by providing top quality services, facilities and programs.
Our Objectives
- Maintaining a state of the art facility on par with international standards.
- Conducting marketing strategies and promotional campaigns in support of horse racing.
- Highlighting the accomplishments and achievements of the industry, positioning Bahrain as a dynamic destination for horse racing professionals and investors.
Our Core Values
Leading through quality, performance and innovation.
Protecting the safety and welfare of equestrian professionals and equines.
Upholding industry regulations, national legislations and international standards.
History
Historically, racing was conducted in private meetings and all horses were pure Arabians. In 1948, a committee was formed to have horse racing conducted under one umbrella. With the support of the Royal Family of Bahrain racing prospered and in 1977 the Amir of Bahrain issued a decree to establish the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club (REHC) to be the principal racing authority in Bahrain.
The Club is recognized internationally and on behalf of REHC, the Bahrain Turf Club administers the sport, including the Rules of Racing, the registration of horses for racing, as well as the licensing of jockeys, officials and stable personnel and overseeing the internationally approved Stud Book.
Also, the Bahrain Turf Club takes an active part in international racing activities and is a member of the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities and the Asian Racing Federation.
Following the establishment of REHC and thanks to the keen interest and support of the Royal Family and the people of Bahrain, racing has developed from a small track and stand with modest facilities in Manama (the capital), to Riffa and then to the present site of REHC in 1981.