Royal Champion aims for consecutive wins in Bahrain International Trophy
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026

The Bahrain International Trophy takes place on Friday, featuring 13 runners, including defending champion Royal Champion. Trained by Karl Burke and ridden by Clifford Lee, the eight-year-old seeks to replicate last year's victory. He faces competition from notable contenders, including Wimbledon Hawkeye, who has shown consistent improvement. Other notable participants include Ombudsman and Zaydann. Live coverage of the event commences at 12:20 PM on Sky Sports Racing.
- •Royal Champion highlights a field of 13 runners at Bahrain.
- •He won the Neom Turf Cup earlier this year.
- •Wimbledon Hawkeye aims to build on prior victories.
- •Event coverage starts at 12:20 PM on Sky Sports Racing.
- •Other contenders include Ombudsman and Zaydann.
- 7:00 AMSky Sports — Royal Champion out to defend his Bahrain crown
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