This document details the results, race recap, and runner information for the 2025 Bahrain International Trophy, a Group 2 (G2) race held over 2000 meters on turf at Sakhir Racecourse.
Key Points
- Winner: Royal Champion, ridden by J. Doyle and trained by K. Burke.
- Race Description: A close and thrilling contest where Royal Champion overtook the front-running Galen just before the finish line.
- Second Place: Galen.
- Third Place: Military Order.
- Notable Performance: The three-year-old Pride of Arras ran strongly from the front to finish fourth.
Race Results
The finishing order for the Bahrain International Trophy 2025 is as follows:
| Pos. | Horse | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Royal Champion | J. Doyle | K. Burke |
| 2nd | Galen | D. McMonagle | J. O’Brien |
| 3rd | Military Order | W. Buick | C. Appleby |
| 4th | Pride of Arras | R. Ryan | R. Beckett |
Race Recap and Review
The race commenced with the Irish contender, Galen, taking an early lead.
Galen’s Front-Running Effort:
Galen, under jockey D. McMonagle, immediately assumed the lead. Pride of Arras settled in second position, with Lion’s Pride and Royal Champion positioned closely behind. Galen maintained a strong pace throughout, holding off the chasing pack and leading into the final stretch.
The Thrilling Finish:
As the horses rounded the final turn, Galen showed no signs of weakening. However, Royal Champion launched a powerful challenge from the outside. The two horses engaged in a close duel, running neck and neck at the 100-meter mark. Royal Champion ultimately demonstrated superior fighting spirit, narrowly passing Galen at the wire to secure the victory. Military Order made a late surge from the rear of the field to claim third place.
Runner Information (Full Field)
The following table provides details for all runners in the Bahrain International Trophy 2025:
| No. | Gate | Country | Horse | Jockey | Trainer | Previous Race |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | France | Bright Picture | M. Guyon | A. Fabre | Prix Dollar (G2) 3rd |
| 2 | 8 | Bahrain | Caliph | A. Sanna | F. Nass | Prix Gontaut-Biron (G3) 4th |
| 3 | 5 | Ireland | Galen | D. McMonagle | J. O’Brien | Royal Whip S. (G3) 3rd |
| 4 | 1 | Great Britain | Lion’s Pride | R. Havlin | J & T Gosden | Godolphin S. (L) 1st |
| 5 | 2 | UAE | Military Order | W. Buick | C. Appleby | Winter Hill S. (G3) 2nd |
| 6 | 7 | Great Britain | Persica | O. Murphy | R. Hannon | Prix du Moulin de Longchamp (G1) 12th |
| 7 | 3 | Great Britain | Royal Champion | J. Doyle | K. Burke | Irish Champion S. (G1) 3rd |
| 8 | 6 | Great Britain | Pride of Arras | R. Ryan | R. Beckett | Great Voltigeur S. (G2) 1st |
*Note: Odds referenced are from UK bookmaker William Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who won the Bahrain International Trophy 2025?
Royal Champion from Great Britain won the race. The jockey was James Doyle and the trainer was Karl Burke.Where was the race held?
The race was held at Sakhir Racecourse in Bahrain over a 2000-meter turf course.Did any Japanese horses compete?
No, there were no entries or runners from Japan in the 2025 race.
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