Bahrain Race 2 - Late Hh. Sh. Rashid Bin Isa Al Khalifa Opening Day Cup Mdn Stakes
BAIRAQ (1) Resumes after a 29 week break. Finished 6th last start at this venue. Has the talent to rebound quickly but dropping back to a shorter trip. Strong chance. QALAA (4) First up from a spell of 31 weeks. Competitive effort when 2nd last start at the track. Prefers to settle towards the tail. Hamed Abdulnabi takes a large claim. Appears well in this. BALBOA (6) Resumes from a break of 29 weeks. Came in 5th last time at this track and will be facing a significant drop in distance. Jockey S Ladjadj is a bonus. Underrated. SHABAH (15) 4yo by Imperial Star having initial appearance for trainer Fawzi Nass. Watch betting.
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First up from a break of 29 weeks. Was $3.50 and ran 6th last start here. Has the talent to rebound quickly but will be dropping in distance. Good chance at a nice price.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Lee Newman | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.92L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.09L | $1.50 |
| 2/18 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | K Shoemark | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.91L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.23L | $2.88 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 63kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.51L | $3.75 |
| 2/16 | 23/01/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Jefferson Smith | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 02/01/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.69L | $17.00 |
| 14/15 | 28/11/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 01:54.50 | - | 8 |
| 2.04L | $2.88 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Mohammed Jamil | 60.5kg | 01:40.39 | - | 2 |
| 1.86L | $7.00 |
| 7/17 | 31/10/2025 | - | Flat | $4,600.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Tomas Lukasek | 58kg | 01:37.37 | - | 5 |
| 1.18L | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/01/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Rowan Scott | 56.5kg | 02:08.09 | - | 4 |
| 1.43L | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 12/12/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | David Liška | 56.5kg | 01:41.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.77L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hasan Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 28 weeks. At $19.00 ran 8th last start at this venue but back over extra ground. Still in maiden grade after 10 starts. Needs significant improvement.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Hasan Asghar | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.01L | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Mohammed Jamil | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 67.66L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Lee Newman | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 22.16L | $4.00 |
| 13/14 | 26/12/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 01:52.72 | - | 15 |
| 2.74L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 28/11/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 01:54.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.06L | $5.50 |
| 8/17 | 31/10/2025 | - | Flat | $4,600.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 01:37.37 | - | 18 |
| 1.38L | $0.00 |
| 11/18 | 21/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 01:38.51 | - | 16 |
| 2.08L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 01:53.18 | - | 4 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/01/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Milan Zatloukal | 56.5kg | 02:08.09 | - | 9 |
| 0.89L | $0.00 |
| 9/18 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Milan Zatloukal | 56.5kg | 01:55.24 | - | 10 |
| 1.93L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh after a break of 30 weeks. Odds of $13.00 and disappointing run when 10th last run here but having second career run. Would rather look at others.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 03/04/2026 | - | Flat | $15,757.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Hasan Al Saffar | 54kg | - | - | 11 |
| 24.51L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after break of 31 weeks. Did well when 2nd last start at this track. Gets back and needs luck. The large claim from Hamed Abdulnabi should help. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $2,760.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.83L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | - | Flat | $2,760.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.48L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 10/10/2025 | - | C & G | $25,000.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.95L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | - | Smullen Series | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 1609m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | C & G | $20,000.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.15L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a 52 week spell. Was $17.00 and disappointing outing when 16th last run here but having second career run. Mohammed Jamil provides some weight relief. Making up the numbers.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 31/10/2025 | - | Flat | $4,600.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Hamed Abdulnabi | 57.5kg | 01:37.37 | - | 15 |
| 5.02L | $0.00 |
Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 29 weeks. At $4.50 came in 5th last time here and dropping in distance. More confidence with jockey S Ladjadj guiding the horse. Represents significant value.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4 | $3,939.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 5/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.93L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | Flat | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.84L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/02/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Nawaf Almudiani | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.52L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 26.83L | $4.50 |
Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 28 weeks. Started $41.00 and underperformed when 10th last time at this venue but having second career run. Would be more keen on the chance of others.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Ali Isa | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 19.97L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after break of 28 weeks. Jumped at $101.00 and moderate showing when 9th last start around here. Would not recommend.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 16.77L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4 | $3,939.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Lee Newman | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.69L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 28 week spell. Started $101.00 and came in 6th last start at this track. Much prefer the look of others in this race.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Qasim Jameel | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.51L | $101.00 |
| 8/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | Flat | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.18L | $3.00 |
Jockey: Franky Vanhonsebrouck
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
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3yo by Richard Pankhurst racing as a debutant for trainer Robert Mcdowall. Respect the betting.
Jockey: A Elliott
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a 31 week break. At $13.00 below par when 10th last start at the track but will try to take advantage of the draw. Overlook from a betting angle.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4 | $3,939.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 21.12L | $13.00 |
| 14/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | Flat | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 22.04L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Mohammed Hassan
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a 33 week break. Jumped at $51.00 and sub-standard effort when 12th last start at the track but was a debutant last start. Very minor chance.
Last Starts 232 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | Flat | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Hasan Ali | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 17.24L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 31 weeks. Was $26.00 and fairly underwhelming when 10th last start here but was on debut last time. Going over more ground. Podium finish seems unlikely.
Last Starts 218 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | 4 | $3,939.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Hussain Mohamed | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 35.06L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
3yo first starter by Halkin for trainer Fawzi Nass. Watch for a sign in the market.
Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Initial appearance 4yo by Imperial Star for Fawzi Nass. Watch the market moves.
Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 28 weeks and nice run when 3rd first up last preparation around here. Strong prospects in this race.
Last Starts 197 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Lee Newman | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 13/03/2026 | - | Flat | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Lee Newman | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.06L | $6.00 |
Jockey: Ben Sanderson
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing fresh today after a break of 82 weeks. Started $3.25 and came in 5th last run around here but drawn the rails. Should race on the speed. Win will not surprise.
Last Starts 575 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/04/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 01:38.20 | - | 6 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/03/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | FIRM | Andrew Breslin | 55.5kg | 01:52.74 | - | 6 |
| 1.82L | $0.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/02/2025 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Andrew Breslin | 56kg | 01:53.18 | - | 14 |
| 0.48L | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/01/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Salem Alajmi | 58kg | 02:32.24 | - | 7 |
| 4.36L | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 13/01/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | Andrea Atzeni | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
4yo debutant sired by Halkin for trainer Fawzi Nass. Market as guide.