Bahrain set for thrilling year-end horse racing finale

TDT | Manama

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The excitement continues at the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club as the venue gears up for the tenth race of the 2024/2025 season. Sponsored by Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), this highly anticipated event will take place on Friday, December 27, marking the final race of the year.

The event promises to deliver a thrilling conclusion to 2024, with fierce competition expected among participating horses. Following the final registrations, eight races are set to take place, all competing for the coveted Alba Cups. The fifth and sixth races, in particular, are set to attract significant attention, featuring some of the most formidable horses known for their strength and success on Bahrain’s racing tracks.

The first race will see the Alba WAHO Cup contested over 1400 meters, featuring Arabian horses of Bahraini lineage. The second race, dedicated to apprentice jockeys riding locally bred horses, will also span 1400 meters. The third race, open to third- and fourth-class imported horses, promises intense competition over the same distance.

The fourth race shifts focus to locally bred horses tackling a more demanding 1800-meter course. The fifth race, covering a marathon-like 2400 meters, will feature elite Grade 1 imported horses vying for glory. The sixth race, the Alba Aluminium for the World Cup, will be a high-speed 1000-meter sprint showcasing some of the fastest horses.

Speed enthusiasts can look forward to the seventh race, a 1200-meter straight sprint for imported balance-racing horses. The event will conclude with the eighth race, designed for beginner-level locally bred horses, covering a 1200-meter distance.

With participation from renowned horses and experienced jockeys, the race is set to draw significant attention from racing enthusiasts. The combination of challenging courses and fierce rivalries ensures a memorable finale to Bahrain’s 2024 horse racing season.