French Classic winner Mariah Ya Sanafi (Ire) (Muharral {GB}) leads a total of 60 entries for the $1 million Bahrain International Trophy. This year the trophy will be upgraded to Group 2 and will be held on Friday November 17.
The list of international challengers includes horses from eight countries including France, Germany, Great Britain and Ireland, including 38 group winners.
Other notable entries include Godolphin’s G2/G1 winner Nations Pride (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), Horizon Dore (France) (Dabilsim {Fr}), recent G2 Dollar Prix winner, G2 Includes Dante winner The Foxes (Ire). ) (Churchill {Ire}), Coolmore’s globe-trotting Point Lonsdale (Ire) ((Australia {GB}) and last year’s Bahrain International Trophy winner Dubai Future (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). The maximum field will be 14.
Yusuf Buhej, CEO of Bahrain Turf Club, said: It is very encouraging to see eight countries represented and the horses to such a high standard.
“The Bahrain International Trophy is our flagship event and we look forward to hosting our most competitive and rewarding race ever and welcoming runners and their connections from all over the world to Bahrain.”
Bahrain Turf Club Head of Horse Racing and International Relations Ed Veale said: “It was fantastic to see a total of 60 entries, with 38 group race winners, including three top-performing horses. , is a reward for our continued investment in Bahrain Turf Club.” It’s a club race. ”
The Bahrain International Trophy is not the only race in Bahrain with increased prize money. His three listed races in Bahrain, the Crown Prince Cup, King’s Cup and Almetac Mile, have all increased in value, and the prize money on offer in the 10 races that make up the Bahrain Turf Series has also increased, with the value of each race increasing to his It came to $80,000. (65,000 pounds).
A complete list of entries can be found here.
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