Manama: His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister's Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), attended the 21st race of the 2025/2026 racing season to review preparations for the His Majesty the King's Cup Festival, planned for 5 and 6 March 2026.
According to Bahrain News Agency, the event featured cups named after various members of the royal family, including His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Sultan bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa. The Horse Welfare Authority Cup was also part of the event, held at the REHC's racecourse.
Notable attendees included His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid bin Isa Al Khalifa, Vice President of the Supreme Council for Environment and Deputy Chairman of the REHC High Committee, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa.
Several race winners were honoured during the event. His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa awarded the Cup for Apprentice Jockeys to trainer Adel Abdullah. His Highness Shaikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa presented the fifth round trophy to His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al Deen bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa.
In addition, His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Khalifa bin Hamad Al Khalifa gave the first round trophy to trainer Adel Abdullah and the second round trophy to trainer Paul Smith. His Highness Shaikh Salman bin Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa awarded the sixth round trophy to owner Abdullah Fawzi Nass.
Yusuf Osama Buheji, a member of the REHC High Committee and Acting CEO, presented the seventh round trophy to trainer Ali Jan and the eighth round trophy to owner Abduljalil Salman Hasan. Yousif Al Essa, CEO of the Horse Welfare Authority, awarded the fourth round trophy to owner Hasan Mefrih Al Ajmi.
The event attracted a significant public turnout, with attendees enjoying the festive atmosphere and accompanying entertainment activities of the second race of Ramadan nights.