HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister deputises HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to attend the 2024 Crown Prince’s Cup
On behalf of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and in the attendance of the Honorary President of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, HH Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the First Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, President of Bahrain Olympic Committee, HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Educational Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club High Committee, today attended the 2024 Crown Prince’s Cup, held under HRH’s patronage, at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, and presented the trophies to the winners.
During the event, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad highlighted the ongoing support the Kingdom’s equestrian sector receives from HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister and commended the success of this year’s Crown Prince’s Cup. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad expressed his pride in the Victorious Stable’s horse, “Isle of Jura,” winning the Crown Prince’s Cup for imported horses.
Commenting on the races, HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman highlighted the unwavering support received by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to the Kingdom’s equestrian sector. This support has consolidated Bahrain’s position as a recognised hub for hosting international horseracing championships.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman expressed his gratitude to His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for HRH’s commitment to supporting the annual Crown Prince’s Cup, further bolstering Bahrain’s equestrian sport and horsemanship activities regionally and globally.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman noted the importance of the Crown Prince’s Cup as one of the prominent events hosted by the Rashid Equestrian and Horse Racing Club, adding that the yearly event plays an integral role in the REHC horseracing calendar.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman highlighted the intense competition witnessed during the Crown Prince’s Cup including the readiness of the participating stables and jockeys, who demonstrated a commitment and determination to win the prestigious trophies.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman concluded by congratulating the winners of the races and wished them success in future races.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman presented the trophies of the 2024 Crown Prince’s Cup for Imported Horses trophy to HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Leader of the Victorious Team, and presented the Crown Prince’s Cup for local breeds trophy to Khalid Abdulrahim. HH Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa received the Crown Prince’s Cup Waho trophy from Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim.
His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa presented the Bahrain Oaks cup to His Highness Shaikh Hamad bin Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa, while HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman presented the Hawar Cup to Michael Owen, and the Group CEO of Howden, David Howden, presented the Anchorm Cup by Howden to Khalid Abdulrahim.
The Member of the REHC High Committee, Ali Habib Qassim, presented the Bahrain Derby to trainer Fawzi Nass.
His Highness Shaikh Sultan Al-Din bin Mohammed bin Salman Al Khalifa received the Howden Cup from the Chief Executive Officer of Howden International Growth Markets, Sonia Caamaño.
HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Vice-President of the Supreme Council for Environment (SCE) and Deputy Chairman of the Higher Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, HH Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, and a number of senior officials and prominent horseracing enthusiasts also attended the event.
Results of the eight-round race were as follows:
• Race 1 – The HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup, The Crown Prince and Prime Minister – Class 1 – Waho, Distance 1400m Sponsored by Cebarco
1st Winner: Obeyan 1777
Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj
Owner: Al Khaldiya
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
2nd Winner: Kuheilat Al Adiyat 1782
Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Owner: Victorious
Trainer: Yousif Taher
3rd Winner: Kuheilan Weld Umm Zorayr 1797
Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Al Khaldiya
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
4th Winner: Obeyan 1867
Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Owner: Al Wasmiya
Trainer: Abdulla Kuwaiti
• Race 2 – The Howden Cup – 2400 m – imported
1st Winner: Panning for Gold
Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
2nd Winner: Young Ireland
Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Owner: Al-Afoor Racing
Tainer: Jaber Ramadhan
3rd Winner: Illuminated
Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Owner: Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim
Trainer: Haider Ebrahim
4th Winner: Tartan Chief
Jockey: Hector Crouch
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Ali Abdulmajeed
• Race 3 – Bahrain Oaks – sponsored by Al Muzdaher Stud- 1800 m – Class 1 Domestic Grade 1
1st Winner : Galatia
Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Owner: HH Shaikh Hamad bin Abdulla bin Isa Al Khalifa
Trainer: Haider Ebrahim
2nd Winner: Echo Through Time
Jockey: Gerald Mosse
Owner: Al Adiyat Racing
Trainer: A.M. Smith
3rd Winner: Carina
Jockey: Marcialis Jaures
Owner: Fateel Brothers Syndicate
Trainer: Basem Mahdi
4th Winner: Lyra
Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Owner: Sayed Hadi Habib Mohsen
Trainer: Ali Abdulmajeed
• Race 4 – The Anchorman Cup by Howden – Sponsored by Howden – 1800 m – imported
1st Winner: Ecosystem
Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Owner: Mohammed Khalid Abdul Rahim
Trainer: Haider Ebrahim
2nd Winner: The Parent
Jockey: Gerald Mosse
Owner: Al Adiyat Racing
Trainer: A.M. Smith
3rd Winner: Burglar
Jockey: Tom Marquand
Owner: Al Adiyat Racing
Trainer: A.M. Smith
4th Winner: Parlando
Jockey: Paddy Mathers
Owner: Mr Spencer Coomes & Partner
Trainer: Ian Williams
• Race 5 – The Hawar Cup – 1200 m – imported
1st Winner: Roman Dragon
Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Owner: Nick Hughes & Owen Promotions Ltd
Trainer: Hugo Palmer
2nd Winner: Brazen Bolt
Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Owner: Fishlake Commercial Motors Ltd
Trainer: John & Sean Quinn
3rd Winner: DISQUAIFIED
4rd Winner: Redemption Time
Jockey: Lee Newman
Owner: Al Adiyat Racing
Trainer: A.M. Smith
• Race 6 – HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister – Sponsored by Cebarco – 2000 m Class 1 Imported
1st Winner: Isle of Jura
Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Owner: Victorious
Trainer: George Scott
2nd Winner: American Flag
Jockey: Gerald Mosse
Owner: Al Adiyat Racing
Trainer: A.M. Smith
3rd Winner: Lucander
Jockey: Patrick Cosgrave
Owner: Nigel Jones & Paul Bowden
Trainer: George Baker
4th Winner: Zagato
Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
• Race 7 – Bahrain Derby – 2000 m – local bred
1st Winner: Hercules
Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj
Owner : Abdulla Fawzi Nass
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
2nd Winner: Haddar
Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
3rd Winner: Scorpus
Jockey: Husain Makki
Owner: Abdulla Fawzi Nass
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
4th Winner: Zafarani
Jockey: Hector Grouch
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
• Race 8 – HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa Cup, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Sponsored by Cebarco – Class 2 – local bred
1st Winner: Immmortal
Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Owner: Mohammed Khalid Abdulrahim
Trainer: Haider Ebrahim
2nd Winner: Midhaal
Jockey: A.Rahim Jasim
Owner: Al Nuwayef Racing
Trainer: Abdulla Kuwaiti
3rd Winner: Taaris
Jockey: Husain Makki
Owner: Abdulla Fawzi Nass
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
4th Winner: Mudallal
Jockey: Neil Callan
Owner: Al Mohamediya Racing
Trainer: Fawzi Nass
