Racing TV. Spirit Dancer won the race in 2023 and 2024. Last year's winner Royal Champion is trying to follow him by defending his crown. He beat the re-opposing trio of Galen, Military Order and Calif last. The 2026 running of the Bahrain International Trophy is shaping up to be an event worthy of its new Group 1 status. Run over 2000m with a prize fund of $1.5m.