This Thursday, 19th February 2026, Bahrain Turf Club will host a night where dreams meet determination. The atmosphere is expected to be electric, with horses, jockeys, and trainers all poised to showcase their finest form. The highlight of the night will undoubtedly be the 6th race – H.H.SH. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup, proudly sponsored by BAPCO Energies, where an impressive USD 135,000 prize money awaits the winner over a testing 2200m course. Anticipation is building as the top contenders eye glory in this prestigious feature event.
The evening will kick off at 8:15 pm with the H.H.SH. Mohammed Bin Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup, covering 1600m for a prize of USD 8,000. Just half an hour later, the H.H.SH. Hamdan Bin Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup will follow at 8:45 pm, again at 1600m with the same stakes. Both races are expected to set a thrilling pace for the night, giving racegoers an early taste of the competition’s intensity.
As the clock strikes 9:15 pm, the H.H.SH. Khaled Bin Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup will take center stage over 1600m, this time with USD 12,000 on offer. Fans will be watching closely as emerging talents test their mettle on the track. Following this, the sprint specialists will shine in the Bahrain Turf Series – Al Sakhir Cup, sponsored by Texel Air, at 9:45 pm. Covering a shorter 1000m distance, this race carries a significant USD 80,000 prize, promising a fierce clash of speed and strategy.
The excitement will continue with the Bahrain Turf Series – Bahrain Vision Cup, sponsored by Beyon, at 10:20 pm. Stretching over 1800m with another USD 80,000 prize, this race will test stamina and tactics, setting the stage perfectly for the night’s main event. The H.H.SH. Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup at 10:50 pm will then command the spotlight, drawing the strongest horses and jockeys as they battle over 2200m. With USD 135,000 at stake, the winner will claim one of the most coveted trophies of the evening, making it a race that fans and participants alike are eagerly awaiting.
The evening will round off with two more compelling contests. The HH.SH. Sheema Bint Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup at 11:20 pm, covering 1400m and boasting USD 30,000, will feature talented middle-distance runners ready to make their mark. Finally, the night will conclude with the H.H.SH. Hamad Bin Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup at 11:50 pm, spanning 2200m and offering USD 12,000, promising a dramatic finish to an action-packed evening.
Thursday night at Bahrain Turf Club promises a blend of speed, strategy, and stamina, with every race carrying its own story and excitement. As horses line up, jockeys mount, and the crowd holds its breath, the 19th of February will be a celebration of horse racing at its finest—a night where legends are made, and memories are created.
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