Kübler Racing to take up exciting opportunity in Bahrain

After five successful seasons training under a joint license from our stables at Sarsen Farm
in Lambourn, we have been given a remarkable opportunity to train for His Highness
Shaikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and other members of the royal family in Bahrain, and
assist in developing a new training facility.
The move follows an approach we received from His Highness Shaikh Isa, on behalf of the
Royal Stables, who outlined his vision and ambition for racing in Bahrain. It provides the
chance to work with an exciting and expanding group of horses, together with an
ambitious team of people, contributing to the growth of a racing jurisdiction that is rapidly
establishing itself on the global stage.
Our first taste of Bahrain came when campaigning our Cambridgeshire winner Astro King
in the million-dollar Bahrain International Trophy in late 2023. The ambition and intent of
the Bahrain Turf Club were clear then, and the pace of development since has been
striking.
We expect to begin training in Bahrain from October 2025, coinciding with the start of
the 2025/26 season. In the meantime, our UK operation will scale back with the horses
currently in training continuing to be campaigned with the same usual care and attention,
ensuring every owner and horse is fully supported during this transition.
This decision was by no means easy. Kübler Racing has grown successfully, supported by
wonderful owners, dedicated staff, and the local community. We owe thanks to so many
owners. Particular thanks to Gary and Lesley Middlebrook, whose commitment and belief
in our approach has provided the platform on which Kübler Racing has been built. Their
support has been instrumental in developing Sarsen Farm and enabling the yard to reach
a level of success that makes this next step possible.

We would also like to acknowledge the fantastic team of people who have worked
together with us, both now and over the years. Their dedication, skill, and care for the
horses have been at the heart of everything we have achieved, and none of this would
have been possible without their contribution.
Racing in Bahrain is developing at pace. With increased investment, an expanding fixture
list, and a clear commitment to the future, it is fast becoming a focal point for racing in
the region, with ambitions to join the leading centres of world racing. We are excited to
play a role in that journey.
We remain deeply grateful to everyone who has supported us in the UK and look forward
to building on those achievements as we embark on this exciting new adventure.