Buy a racehorse as an owner in Oman: where to race and how to buy
By the Silk Road Bloodstock team · Updated 25 October 2026
The Oman Horse Racing Club's 2026-27 season has 25 race meetings, from 17 October 2026 to 17 April 2027, mostly at Al Rahba racecourse in Barka. Cards mix purebred Arabians and thoroughbreds, and the Omani Derby on 18 December is one of the season's biggest days. Many owners in Oman also race in the larger thoroughbred seasons nearby. We find the right thoroughbred at the best sales worldwide, buy it in your name and deliver it to a licensed trainer wherever you choose to race.
The 2026-27 Oman season at a glance
The season opened at Al Rahba on 17 October with eight races for Arabians and thoroughbreds. Last season (2025-26) had 25 race meetings and more than 40 thoroughbred heats. The Royal Cavalry's annual race is in January 2027, with the date to be announced. One meeting, on 17 February 2027, is listed at the Royal Oman Police ground.
Key dates 2026–27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2026 | Season opens at Al Rahba (25 meetings to 17 Apr 2027) |
| 26-29 Oct 2026 | Tattersalls Horses in Training Sale, Newmarket: the sales we buy from |
| 21 Nov 2026 | National Day race meeting, Al Rahba |
| 18 Dec 2026 | Omani Derby meeting |
| Jan 2027 | Royal Cavalry annual race (date to be announced) |
| 17 Apr 2027 | Final meeting of the season |
What an owner in Oman usually buys
- A sound horse in training for the thoroughbred races at Al Rahba, chosen with your trainer for the races actually on the card.
- A rated horse for a bigger Gulf season: Bahrain (Turf Series rated 80+), Qatar, Riyadh or Dubai.
- A horse that copes with dirt and heat, if it will race in the Gulf all winter.
- A horse kept in Europe with a leading trainer, raced there and flown to the Gulf for one big target.
How we buy for you
- Your brief: budget, target races and your trainer if you have one. Send it here or by email.
- We search the best sales worldwide and private sellers, not one country, and send you a private shortlist with pedigree, form, ratings and videos. We never list specific horses on this site.
- Inspection and independent vetting (X-rays and a wind scope) before any bid.
- Your written authority before any bid or offer.
- You pay the seller or the sale company directly. Your purchase money never passes through us.
- Delivery to a licensed trainer of your choice, with a licensed shipper handling export papers, health tests and flights. Your trainer handles owner registration with the racing authority, and we confirm the owner and import rules in writing before we buy.
What it costs
- The horse: budgets from US$50,000.
- Our fee: 5% of the price, minimum US$5,000, agreed in writing before we start. If we are ever paid by both sides, both are told in writing first.
- Also allow for: vetting, insurance, shipping, import costs and training fees. Cost calculator.
Racing is never certain, and we never promise wins or returns. Owning a racehorse is a passion, not a way to make money. We promise a careful search and advice that works only for you. Licensed trainers train; we help you choose one, place the horse and supervise the plan.
A private enquiry
Tell us which race you dream of. We will reply personally and in confidence, usually the same day.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the 2026-27 Oman racing season?
The Oman Horse Racing Club lists 25 race meetings from Saturday 17 October 2026 to Saturday 17 April 2027, mostly at Al Rahba. The Omani Derby is on 18 December 2026 and the National Day race on 21 November 2026.
Are there thoroughbred races in Oman?
Yes. Cards at Al Rahba mix purebred Arabian and thoroughbred races; the 2025-26 season had more than 40 thoroughbred heats. Ask your trainer which races a horse fits before you buy. Many owners also race in Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia or the UAE.
How much does it cost?
Budgets start from US$50,000 for the horse. Our fee is 5% of the price, minimum US$5,000, agreed in writing. Also allow for vetting, insurance, shipping, import costs and training fees.
Does Silk Road Bloodstock train horses?
No. Licensed trainers train. We help you buy the horse, choose a licensed trainer, place the horse and supervise the plan.
Sources
Checked 25 October 2026. Dates and conditions are as published and can change; always confirm with the racing authority.
- Oman Daily / Oman News Agency, 8 Sep 2026 (Arabic): Oman Horse Racing Club 2026-27 programme (25 meetings, 17 Oct 2026 to 17 Apr 2027, National Day race 21 Nov, Omani Derby 18 Dec, Royal Cavalry race in January)
- Oman Observer, 17 Oct 2026: eight races for Arabians and thoroughbreds open the season at Al Rahba
- Times of Oman: 2025-26 season (25 races, more than 40 thoroughbred heats)
Read next: Buy a racehorse: Qatar · Buy a racehorse: Kuwait · Buy a racehorse: Bahrain · Buy a racehorse in Saudi Arabia · Buy a racehorse in Dubai · Bahrain Turf Series 2026-27: buying a horse in time · The global owner's calendar