The starting gate positions were determined this evening for Friday’s $1.5 million Group One Bahrain International Trophy.
The official post-position draw for the historic event, being held as one of the highlights of the Golden Jubilee season of Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), took place at Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay.
Prime Minister’s Court Minister and REHC High Committee chairman Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa was in attendance along with other high-ranking officials and connections of the participating horses.
The draw results for the 13 horses: 1 Seagulls Eleven, 2 Galen, 3 Phineas, 4 Hi Royal, 5 Military Order, 6 Glacius, 7 Wimbledon Hawkeye, 8 Baroud, 9 Lambourn, 10 Calif, 11 Royal Champion, 12 Zaydann, 13 Sallaal
Friday’s Bahrain International Trophy will be run over 2,000m, and it will be held under floodlights, scheduled for a 7.35pm start.
Meanwhile, the post-position draw for the inaugural Gulf of Bahrain Cup was also held tonight.
The draw results for the 14 horses:
1 The Reverend, 2 Stormy Ocean, 3 Space Waltz, 4 Westridge, 5 Emit, 6 Signalman, 7 Tarriance, 8 Samui, 9 Beylerbeyi, 10 Gaucher, 11 Karla Jet, 12 Dubai Future, 13 Ascending, 14 A Piece Of Heaven
The 2,800m race is set for 6.45pm on Friday.
More in tomorrow's GDN and online.
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