His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs and Honorary President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation (BREEF) followed the second round of the 2023/2024 endurance racing season.
The event was organised by BREEF and held in the presence of His Highness Shaikh Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Council for Environment, Vice Chairman of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, and member of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports.
His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa congratulated His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa, rider of Team Victorious, on being crowned champion of the 120 km local race, praising the team for their lead and winning top positions.
His Highness emphasised that the extensive participation witnessed in the races is indicative of the goals achieved by BREEF thanks to their keenness in creating the ideal atmosphere for all stables and riders in order to attract more participants. His Highness also pointed out that the journey of endurance sports is progressing towards further development and prosperity according to an ambitious plan.
Furthermore, His Highness praised the levels of riders and stables in international, local, and qualifying races, as well as their dedication to exerting enormous efforts to achieve positive results and reach their goals through these participations. His Highness expressed his wishes for success to all riders and stables in the upcoming championships.
Crowning the ChampionsIt’s worth noting that Team Victorious dominated the podium of the 120km race as His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Faisal bin Rashid Al Khalifa deservedly won first place, while his teammates Mohammed Khalid Al Ruwaie came second and Salman Isa Finished third.
The winners were crowned by Ghalib Al Alawi, Secretary of BREEF, Dr. Khaled Ahmed Hassan, Assistant Secretary of the Federation and Manager of the Royal Endurance Team, and Tawfiq Al Salehi, Director of His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa Media Office and Information Centre and Head of the Media, Marketing and Public Relations Committee at BREEF.
Victorious Wins Best Horse Condition Award Moreover, Team Victorious won the Best Horse Condition Award which is patronised by Her Highness Shaikha Noora bint Hamad Al Khalifa, Captain of Al Fursan team. The award was bagged by Al Ruwaie.
Al Anzi Triumphs at the International Race Rider Sarhan Al Anzi of Al Safinat Stables finished first in the international race, followed by Nasser Khalifa of N13 Stables who came second. Al Anzi’s teammate Isa Abdullah came third.
