Bahrain Turf Club

What Bahrain Turf Club does

The Bahrain Turf Club (BTC) is the private sporting organisation that governs international horse racing in the Kingdom of Bahrain, operating out of the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club (REHC) in Riffa. The BTC runs an October-to-April season of 30 fixtures that includes the Group 1 Bahrain International Trophy ($1.5M USD, 2000m), the Group 3 Crown Prince's Cup and King's Cup, the Bahrain Turf Series (14 races, $1M total purse across sprint, middle-distance, and mile divisions), and the Bahrain Long Distance Cup introduced in 2026. The club's sub-brands include the BTC Fantasy Horse Racing mobile app (iOS/Android) and the Bahrain Select 6 cash-prize fantasy game, complemented by a globally available live-streaming service on bahrainturfclub.com.

The revenue model combines three streams: race entry, participation, stable-lease, and licensing fees paid by trainers, owners, and jockeys using the REHC; a multi-tier corporate sponsorship programme (Official, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Club) anchored by BBK, Bapco Energies, Beyon, ALBA, NBB, Howden, Cebarco, GFH, Gulf Air, and Lexus; and ticketing and hospitality revenue through platinumlist.net for raceday attendance. Distribution mixes a single physical venue, owned digital properties (website, mobile app, social channels), and outbound international sponsorships such as the 35-year tie-up with Newmarket's July Festival.

The BTC is led by Chairman Shaikh Isa Bin Salman Bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Honorary President HH Shaikh Abdullah Bin Isa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, and CEO Yusuf Osama Buheji, with Ed Veale as Director of Racing & International Relations and chairing the Race Programmes Committee of the Gulf Horseracing Council, of which Bahrain is a founding member. The club's strategic agenda centres on Pattern-race upgrades (Listed/Group 3/Group 1 promotions between 2023 and 2026), Gulf-wide regulatory harmonisation, and expansion of the international race calendar.

Name

Bahrain Turf Club

Legal name

The Bahrain Turf Club

Website

https://bahrainturfclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Bahrain Turf Club is a private Bahraini sporting organisation that governs international horse racing at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, running a 30-fixture October-to-April season anchored by the Group 1 Bahrain International Trophy and serving international owners, trainers, corporate sponsors, and raceday spectators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports

NAICS

Racetracks (711212), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Racecourse Hospitality, Sponsorship & On-Track Experiences (MPAEADAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Equine Veterinary, Welfare & Anti-Doping Services (MPAEADAJ)

Keywords

• Horse racing events
• Premium racing tournaments
• Fantasy horse racing
• Race day hospitality
• Equine sports organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Riffa

HQ country

Bahrain

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Race Entry and Participation Fees: Revenue generated from race entries, stable leases, and licensing fees for trainers and jockeys operating at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club
2. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Multi-tiered sponsorship program including Official Partners (BBK, Bapco Energies, Beyon), Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Club Sponsors. Sponsors receive branding exposure at race events and across club communications
3. Ticket Sales and Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales through platinumlist.net for race day attendance, group bookings, and hospitality packages

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Bahrain Turf Club organizes and hosts international horse racing events at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club in Riffa, Bahrain, operating a 30-fixture season from October to April that includes the Group 1 Bahrain International Trophy ($1.5 million) and the 14-race Bahrain Turf Series ($1 million). It also runs a fantasy horse racing mobile app (BTC Fantasy Horse Racing) and the cash-prize Bahrain Select 6 game, supported by live streaming of all race meetings.

Product overview

The Bahrain Turf Club operates a comprehensive horse racing ecosystem centered at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club in Bahrain. The portfolio includes flagship events (Bahrain International Trophy as a Group 1 race worth $1.5M), the Bahrain Turf Series with 14 international races across sprint, middle-distance, and mile divisions ($1M total prize fund), HM The King's Cup (Group 3, $400K), and the Crown Prince's Cup Festival. Supporting digital products include Bahrain Select 6 fantasy betting and a mobile fantasy horse racing app. The racing season runs October to April with 30 fixtures. The Club also runs the Bahrain Jockeys training program and offers live streaming of races.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bahrain International Trophy: Bahrain's flagship Group 1 horse racing event worth $1.5 million, held annually at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club.
• Bahrain Turf Series
• Bahrain Select 6
• BTC Fantasy Horse Racing

Products and services

• Bahrain International Trophy Bahrain's flagship Group 1 horse racing event worth $1.5 million USD, run over 2000m (10 furlongs) at the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club. The first Group 1 race staged in Bahrain, it attracts international entries from the UK, Ireland, France, UAE, and other jurisdictions.
• Bahrain Turf Series International horse racing competition comprising 14 races with $1 million total prize fund, featuring sprint, middle-distance, and mile divisions. Includes $40,000 bonuses for the leading horse in each division.
• HM The King's Cup Group 3 horse race worth $400,000 USD run over 2400m (12 furlongs), held during the King's Cup Festival as Bahrain's season finale.
• Bahrain Select 6 Fantasy horse racing game where players select horses to win cash prizes through the Bahrain Select 6 game format.
• BTC Fantasy Horse Racing App Mobile fantasy horse racing application available on iOS (Apple App Store) and Android (Google Play Store) platforms, enabling users to play and win cash prizes through the Bahrain Select 6 game.
• Live Stream Racing Live streaming service for horse racing events broadcast from the Rashid Equestrian & Horseracing Club, accessible globally through the Bahrain Turf Club website.
• Bahrain Jockeys Program Jockey development program supported by Tamkeen, designed to train and develop aspiring jockeys in Bahrain.
• Crown Prince's Cup Festival Two-day horse racing festival featuring HRH The Crown Prince's Cup (Group 3, $200,000) and Bahrain Turf Series races, typically held in late January.
• Bahrain Long Distance Cup Premier open handicap race worth $400,000 USD, run over 2800m (14 furlongs), added to the Bahrain International Trophy raceday to attract staying horses from around the world.

Quantifiable outcome

• First Group 1 race staged in Bahrain in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered official partner, platinum partner, core partner, silver partner and club sponsor.

• BBK (Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait)official partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Sustainable Development Partner for Season 2026/2027. BBK logo displayed on sponsors page with link to bbkonline.com
• Bapco Energiesofficial partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Energy Partner for Season 2026/2027. Sponsors HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup and other races
• Beyonofficial partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Game Partner for Season 2026/2027. Sponsors Bahrain Vision Cup
• Bahrain Economic Development Boardplatinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027
• Howden Groupplatinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027, insurance and risk management provider
• ALBA (Aluminium Bahrain)platinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027, sponsors ALBA Cup races
• NBB (National Bank of Bahrain)platinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027, sponsors NBB Cup races
• Cebarcoplatinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027, sponsor of HRH The Crown Prince's Cup
• GFH (Growth Fix Holdings)platinum partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum partner for Season 2026/2027
• Gulf Airofficial partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial carrier partner for Season 2026/2027, airline sponsor
• Lexusofficial partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial car partner for Season 2026/2027
• Tattersalls Ltdcore partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerHorse auction partner in cooperation with MAZAD B.S.C for horse sales at REHC
• Coolmoresilver partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver partner for Season 2026/2027, leading bloodstock company
• Turkish Airlinessilver partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerSilver partner for Season 2026/2027
• Gulf Horseracing Council (GHC)core partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding member state of GHC established February 2025 to promote and harmonize racing across Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia (Kuwait as observer). Bahrain's Ed Veale chairs Race Programmes Committee. Council standardizing horse movement protocols and Pattern book.
• Al Adiyat Racingclub sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor racing syndicate competing in Bahrain with horses trained by Daniel and Claire Kubler
• Victorious Foreverclub sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerOwnership syndicate with major horses including Phantom Flight and Calif
• Al Mohamediya Racingclub sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerChampion owners in 2025-26 season with 54 winners
• Godolphinclub sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor international racing operation represented at Bahrain races with horses trained by Charlie Appleby

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Japan Racing Association: Operator of Japan's major racecourses and a top-tier Asian racing jurisdiction. Comparable as an internationally recognized racing organization with high-prize-money Pattern races, large fields, and broadcast-grade content — but operating a much larger network of venues.
• New York Racing Association (NYRA): Operator of Belmont Park, Saratoga, and Aqueduct racetracks in the United States. Comparable as a major racecourse operator with Pattern-grade races, large sponsorship portfolio, and significant digital/wagering operations — though operating multiple venues and a much larger scale.
• Woodbine Entertainment Group: Canadian racing operator hosting the King's Plate and Queen's Plate events. Comparable as a privately operated racing venue with international simulcast, wagering products, and significant stakes races — broader scope than BTC but similar single-venue operating model.
• The Jockey Club (UK): UK-based commercial racecourse group operating venues including Aintree, Cheltenham, and Newmarket. Comparable as a long-established racecourse operator with multiple Group 1 events, large sponsorship portfolio, and the Bahrain Trophy partnership at Newmarket — providing direct strategic linkage to BTC.
• Hong Kong Jockey Club: The world's largest racehorse betting operation and a major Asian racing venue. Comparable as a non-profit racing club with extensive international field, sophisticated digital/betting products, and significant sponsorship portfolio — though at a vastly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia: Operator of the Saudi Cup and a fellow Gulf Horseracing Council founding member. Direct peer competing for the same international trainer/owner pool with significantly higher prize-money purses, putting pressure on Bahrain's ability to attract elite fields.
• Singapore Turf Club: Asian racecourse operator running a multi-fixture racing season with international simulcast and betting products. Comparable as a single-venue Asian racing club with international participation, digital/betting products, and government-linked ownership structure.
• Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club: State-affiliated Qatari racecourse operator and fellow founding member of the Gulf Horseracing Council. Direct peer in terms of Gulf-region racing venue, royal-family backing, winter-season calendar, and Pattern-race program aimed at international participation.
• Victoria Racing Club (Melbourne Cup): Operator of the Melbourne Cup Carnival at Flemington Racecourse. Comparable as a member-based racing club running a flagship international Group 1 race with a multi-fixture carnival, significant sponsorship portfolio, and global broadcast audience.
• Meydan Racecourse / Dubai Racing Club: Gulf-region racecourse operator that hosts the Dubai World Cup and a winter racing season. Direct peer to Bahrain Turf Club as a neighboring Middle East horse racing venue targeting international trainers and owners with high-prize-money events.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BahrainTurfClub
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCemiICacq7YWaZMCdLTZd9Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/rehc.bh
• Instagraminstagram.com/BahrainTurfClub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bahrain-turf-club

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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