London: An Emirati-owned filly yesterday won the race for the Cup of the Kingdom of Bahrain.
‘Nazeef’, owned by Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, triumphed at the Newmarket Racecourse in Britain to clinch the coveted trophy.
Twelve horses representing prominent stables and owners from several countries competed in the 1600m race. The winner was presented with the Cup of the Kingdom of Bahrain, while trainer J H M Gosden and jockey Jim Crowly received prizes for their landmark performance.
Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club executive director Shaikh Salman bin Rashid Al Khalifa stressed the importance of the race, held annually on one of the most prominent courses in the world.
He said the event embodies historic relations binding Bahrain and the Newmarket Racecourse, stressing the kingdom’s patronage of two annual races since 1978.
He described the event as an opportunity to showcase equestrian strides in Bahrain, stressing future plans to host major international horse races in the kingdom.
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