Al raffah: The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) celebrated the beginning of its 2025-2026 season with an inaugural race attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the REHC, His Highness Shaikh Turki bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Deputy Chairman of the National Arts Council, and His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment and Deputy Chairman of the REHC High Committee. The event, held on Friday, October 31, at the racecourse in Al Raffah, Sakhir, marked a significant occasion for equestrian enthusiasts in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the eight-round race attracted several Their Highnesses, senior officials, and a large audience of equestrian sports enthusiasts. Attendees enjoyed a competitive evening filled with thrilling races and entertainment activities. The event was held in honor of the late His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, with the races conducted over cups named after him. This event showcased the REHC's rich heritage and the modern developments that have enhanced the competitive and entertainment aspects of horseracing in the Kingdom.
The event underscored the Club's ongoing efforts to enhance its facilities, which have become a landmark in Bahrain. It highlighted the progress of Bahrain's equestrian sector, strengthening its position in the global horseracing scene. The high organizational and technical standards displayed during the evening, along with strong public engagement, demonstrated the Club's preparedness for an exceptional season filled with competitive races, events, and festivals.
During the event, winners of the Cups of the late His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa were crowned. His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa presented the second-round trophy to His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa. His Highness Shaikh Turki bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa awarded the fifth and eighth-round trophies to winning trainer Paul Smith and the sixth-round trophy to Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa.
His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa received the third-round trophy from His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Turki bin Rashid Al Khalifa, who also presented the seventh-round trophy to winning owner Hadi Ebrahim Al Afoo. His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa presented the first-round trophy to winning trainer Abdulla Kuwaiti, while His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Turki bin Rashid Al Khalifa awarded the fourth-round trophy to winning owner Mamdouh Al Haddad.