# Crown Prince's Cup Festival (كأس صاحب السمو الملكي ولي العهد)

- When: 28 to 29 Jan 2027
- Where: Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, Riffa
- Status: confirmed
- Organiser: Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club
- Official page: https://www.gdnonline.com/Details/1399422

The Crown Prince's Cup Festival is a two-day race meeting at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, held on 28 and 29 January 2027. The first day also hosts a round of the Bahrain Turf Series, and the festival builds to HRH the Crown Prince's Cup.

The Crown Prince's Cup was first run in 1982, when racing officially began at the club's track. The first winner was Sari, owned by Shaikh Rashid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa. A category for imported horses was added in 2015, opening the race to international contenders, and the meeting has since grown into a two-day festival.

The 2027 festival falls in the club's Golden Jubilee season, marking 50 years since it was founded in 1977. HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has regularly attended the final day. The festival suits racegoers and families, and is one of the busiest days of the Bahrain racing calendar.

## Highlights
- Two days of racing, 28 and 29 January 2027
- HRH the Crown Prince's Cup, first run in 1982
- Bahrain Turf Series round on 28 January
- Part of REHC's 50th anniversary season

## Schedule
- Thu 28 Jan 2027: Day one, including a Bahrain Turf Series round
- Fri 29 Jan 2027: Final day, HRH the Crown Prince's Cup

## Good to know
- Tickets for racing at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club are sold via Platinumlist, linked from the Bahrain Turf Club website.
- The racecourse is in Riffa, about 25 minutes' drive south of Manama.
- The Bahrain Turf Club office is on +973 1744 0330, 9am to 2pm, Sunday to Thursday.

## FAQ
**When is the Crown Prince's Cup Festival 2027?**
The festival runs on 28 and 29 January 2027 at Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club in Riffa, with the Crown Prince's Cup on the final day.

**When was the Crown Prince's Cup first run?**
The Crown Prince's Cup was first run in 1982, when racing officially began at the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club track. The first winner was Sari.

**Can horses from outside Bahrain run in the Crown Prince's Cup?**
Yes. An imported horses category was introduced in 2015, opening the race to international contenders.

Page: https://bahrainsouth.com/whats-on/crown-princes-cup-racing-2027/