HORSERACING – LEADING jockey Tom Marquand has extended his contract with Bahrain Turf Club for a further two years, it has been announced.
Firmly established as one of the world’s leading riders, since 2021 Marquand has been an ambassador for Bahrain Turf Club and, during the July Festival at Newmarket, he signed a two-year extension to his contract with the club.
Marquand has enjoyed big race success all over the world, including the Middle East, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Australia, and the US. Earlier this month, he added another Group One to his list of major victories when winning the Grand Prix de Paris at ParisLongchamp riding Maltese Cross.
Bahrain Turf Club racing and international relations director Ed Veale commented: “Tom has established himself as one of the world’s leading jockeys, making him an outstanding ambassador for Bahrain Turf Club.
“His professionalism, international success, and reputation within the sport reflect the standards and ambitions we have for racing in Bahrain.
“He is also an excellent role model for the next generation, and we are delighted that he has committed to extending his partnership with the club.”
In recent years, the multiple Group One-winning jockey has strengthened his partnership with the kingdom through his sponsorship contract with Bahrain Turf Club.
“I am delighted and grateful to extend the sponsorship with Bahrain,” said Marquand. “They are excellent partners and it has been exciting to witness the growth of racing in Bahrain during my time as ambassador, as highlighted by the promotion of the Bahrain International Trophy to a Group One this year.”
Marquand has become a welcome and regular visitor to Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) in Bahrain, including when riding two winners at the 2026 Crown Prince’s Cup Festival, the first of which was in the navy and white colours of Al Adiyat Racing when guiding home Up The Pace in the Hawar Cup, part of the Bahrain Turf Series.
Marquand carried the same navy and white silks to victory on Economics, owned by Prime Minister’s Court Minister and REHC High Committee chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in the 2024 running of the Group One Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown.
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