French Classic winner Marhaba Ya Sanafi (Ire) (Muharral {GB}) will compete for the Bahrain International Trophy with Above the Curve (American Pharoah) and Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}) He is one of three expected Group 1 winners. .
This year’s race, to be held on Friday, November 17th, has been upgraded to Group 2 status for the first time and the prize money has been enhanced to $1 million. Fourteen runners will take up posts, including two who trained locally in Bahrain.
Among the international visitors from five countries was July’s G2 Princess of Wales Stakes winner Shadwell’s Israr (GB) (Muharrar {GB}), trained by John and Sadie Gosden It will be done.
John Gosden said: “I’m confident Isler will run a really great mile and quarter. It’s a very competitive field, but as it should be.” It’s an exciting and nice race, with good calendar times and increased prize money, which makes it even more appealing. We’ve been in second place so far, so we’re itching to win someday. ”
Isler’s fellow British-trained challengers include Group 3 winner Spirit Dancer (UK) (Frankel {GB}), co-owned and produced by former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson, and Astro Includes King (Ire) (King {GB}). ), and in Cambridgeshire, Daniel Kubler and Claire Kubler won.
Ireland will be joined by Above the Curve, trained by Joseph O’Brien, Aidan O’Brien from Point Lonsdale (Ireland) (Australia {GB}) and Noel Mead from Leyfayette (Ireland) (French Navy {GB}). }) to be dispatched. From France, Mr. Andreas Schütz will be represented by Mr. Marhaba ya Sanafi, and Mr. Andre Fabre will manage Chateau de Ville (France) (Holy Cloth of the Stars {Ire}).
In addition to Nations Pride and Bill Castle, Godolphin will also represent Dubai Future (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}), who will return to defend Saeed Bin Suroor’s title and fellow stablemates It will be alongside The Real World. (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). Nations Pride’s trainer Charlie Appleby will also be doing double duty with the gray Highland Avenue (Aire) (Dubawi {Aire}) scheduled as a tourist.
Yusuf Buhej, CEO of Bahrain Turf Club, said: “We are very much looking forward to hosting this year’s Bahrain International Trophy. The race attracts a very competitive field, including horses representing a variety of countries and connections.
“The Bahrain Turf Club is extremely grateful for the continued support of some of the biggest horse owners in world horse racing, including Sheikh Mohammed’s Godolphin operation, which won this race last year. Racing in Bahrain continues to grow thanks to the enthusiasm and passion of its owners and we wish all participants the best of luck in this year’s races.”