Horseracing – El Cordobes came to the fore to give William Buick his 2,000th British winner in the Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmarket.
The four-year-old was one of two Charlie Appleby-trained, Godolphin-owned horses in the race alongside Arabian Crown, and started at 7-2 with John and Thady Gosden’s Palladium the 13-8 favourite after the late withdrawal of Ghostwriter.
Prime Minister’s Court Minister and Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club’s (REHC) High Authority chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa presented the Princess of Wales’s Stakes trophy, sponsored by Bahrain, to Hamdan Sultan Al Subousi, representing Godolphin’s Stables of the UAE.
The annual Bahrain Trophy horse race was held as part of the July Festival at the Newmarket Racecourse in the UK.
Sustainable Development Minister and Bahrain Economic Development Board chief executive Noor Al Khulaif awarded the Bahrain Trophy for Group 2 horses to Mick and Janice Mariscotti, representing the owner of winning horse ‘Zaffa Tiri’, trained by Eve Johnson and ridden by Charlie Bishop.
Bahrain’s Ambassador to Britain Shaikh Fawaz bin Mohammed Al Khalifa presented the Bahrain Trophy for Group 3 horses to Michael Tabor, representing the owner of winning horse ‘Scandinavia’, trained by Aidan O’Brien and ridden by Ryan Moore.
Shaikh Isa affirmed Bahrain’s continued commitment to solidifying its position on the global horse racing map through its growing achievements and successes in the sport.
He credited this progress to the ambitious vision of His Majesty King Hamad and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, which have earned international recognition and praise.
He noted that horseracing is a promising sector that contributes to opening new avenues for various vital industries, serving as a platform for attracting strategic partnerships and investments.
He added that the sport provides competitive opportunities and fosters business development in areas of shared interest through the involvement of supporting companies.
He emphasised Bahrain’s keenness to participate in this prestigious race, which reflects the longstanding historical ties between Bahrain and the UK, and their shared interests that continue to enhance co-operation and success across many fields – particularly equestrian sports and horse racing.
He further stated that organising the Bahrain Trophy at the July Festival reflects Bahrain’s dedication to strengthening its presence in the global horse racing arena, especially in this internationally followed event that garners significant interest from horse racing enthusiasts worldwide.
He praised the outstanding organisation of the festival and extended his thanks to everyone involved, noting the participation of top owners, trainers, jockeys, and world-class horses.
He also commended the role of the Bahrain Economic Development Board in promoting Bahrain’s investment opportunities and competitive advantages through its sponsorship of various international horse racing events. These efforts, he said, have contributed significantly to enhancing Bahrain’s international presence and supporting its economic ties with global partners.
On the sidelines of the Bahrain Trophy race, the REHC signed several agreements with global companies to invest more than $1 million in horse racing events organised by Bahrain. These partnerships aim to boost competitiveness in the sport and support the club’s growing role in developing horse racing to the highest international standards.
Bahrain sponsors several prestigious horse racing events across European tracks, including the Bahrain Trophy and the Princess of Wales’s Stakes at Newmarket, as well as the Bahrain-Ireland Series at Leopardstown Racecourse in Ireland.
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