Manama, Jan. 16 (BNA): His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Consultant of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports activities, attended the third spherical of the fifth version of the Bahrain Turf Collection, held as a part of the 14th race of the 2025–2026 season on the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Membership racecourse in Al Raffah, Sakhir.
The occasion was additionally attended by His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Atmosphere, Deputy Chairman of the Excessive Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Membership, and Member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports activities.
The race assembly was contested for the Cup of His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Courtroom and Chairman of the Excessive Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Membership, along with the cups of His Highness’s sons: His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Abdulla bin Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
The programme additionally included Al Adiyat Cup, sponsored by Bareeq, Al Wasmiya Cup, sponsored by the Nationwide Financial institution of Bahrain, as a part of the Bahrain Turf Collection, alongside Al Adiyat Bahrain-Bred Cup and the Huntsman Cup.
Quite a few Their Highnesses and Excellencies, members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of sponsoring entities, and a big viewers attended the race assembly, which featured sturdy competitors throughout the varied races.
Winners of the race cups had been topped, with His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa presenting the first-round trophy to the profitable coach Abdulla Kuwaiti, the fifth-round trophy to profitable trainers Daniel and Claire Kubler, and the sixth-round trophy to His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa.
Zaid Yousif Khonji, Member of the Excessive Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Membership, introduced the third-round trophy to the profitable proprietor Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim, whereas His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Ali Al Khalifa obtained the fourth-round trophy from Khaled Hussain Taqi, additionally a member of the Excessive Committee.
As well as, His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa obtained the second-round trophy from Taj Phull, Managing Director of Huntsman Firm.
As a part of the Bahrain Turf Collection, Usman Ahmed, Chief Government Officer of the Nationwide Financial institution of Bahrain, introduced Al Wasmiya Cup to the consultant of the profitable proprietor Assume And Change into, following the victory of the horse One other Baar, which received first place within the fifth spherical. Awards had been additionally introduced to the profitable coach and jockey.
Ayoob Al Awadhi, Board Member and Appearing Chief Government Officer of Bareeq Al Retaj, introduced Al Adiyat Cup to coach George Scott after the Bahraini horse Phantom Flight, owned by Victorious Eternally, claimed victory within the sixth spherical of the sequence. The horse received the title for the second consecutive season.
Six extra races had been additionally held as a part of the night’s racing programme.
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