Sakhir: In the presence of His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, Honorary President of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), the club held the fourth race of the 2025-2026 season at its racecourse in Al Raffah, Sakhir, featuring the Bahrain Bourse Cups. The event attracted a large audience of equestrian enthusiasts and was attended by several dignitaries, including representatives from Bahrain Bourse, the official sponsor.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the nine-round race was marked by high levels of excitement and competition. A series of accompanying entertainment activities further enriched the event, contributing to a vibrant atmosphere that marked one of the most engaging evenings of the REHC season.
The winners of the Bahrain Bourse Cups were honored during a ceremony. His Excellency Shaikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa presented the fourth and seventh round cups to His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Mohammed bin Isa Al Khalifa. Ahmed Al Sada, the winning owner of the fifth round, received the cup from Shaikh Khalifa bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, while Yousif Abdullah Al Yousif, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bahrain Bourse, awarded the sixth round cup to Hadi Al Afoo.
His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa was presented the third round cup by Rami Al Dokany, Secretary General of the Arab Federation of Capital Markets. Abdulla Janahi, Senior Director of Trading Operations at Bahrain Bourse, awarded the eighth round cup to Adel Abdullah, and Husain Al Hendi, Head of Partnership Development and Sustainability at Bahrain Bourse, presented the ninth round cup to winning trainer Robert McDowall.
Shaikha Al Zayani, Senior Director of Listing and Disclosure at Bahrain Bourse, handed the first round cup to winning trainer Yousif Taher, and Muhannad Al Atari, Senior Director of Projects, presented the second round cup to trainer Paul Smith. The event’s lively atmosphere, characterized by competitive races and interactive public events, created a memorable evening for all attendees.