Bahrain Race 7 - Lexus Cup (Local Group 1)
REALM (6) Has multiple wins when resuming. Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last start around here and continuing to impress with each race. Down in trip. No surprise to see a forward showing and one of the main hopes in this race. CALIFORNIA (2) Racing fresh today after a break of 29 weeks. Ran well when 2nd last start at this track. Solid claims. JERUSALEMA (5) Fresh from a break of 29 weeks. Ran away with a win last start around here and drawn well. Benoit De La Sayette and Haider Ebrahim work well together. Looks to have a good chance of placing. MIDHAAL (3) Back after a 29 week break. In the money when 2nd last time around here and can find a nice position from the draw. One of the hopes.

Jockey: Ben Sanderson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of 50 weeks. Jumped at $4.50 and was ordinary when 5th last start at this track. Will be positive in the run early. Needs to find a lot more.
Last Starts 352 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | 1 | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 01:40.21 | - | 4 |
| 1.78L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 2 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 56.5kg | 01:37.54 | - | 3 |
| 0.59L | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 61.5kg | 01:36.87 | - | 2 |
| 0.17L | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2024 | - | All Classes | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 55kg | 02:09.57 | - | 3 |
| 0.04L | $0.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/03/2024 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Abdulla Faisal | 56.5kg | 02:36.48 | - | 12 |
| 0.36L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 02:04.50 | - | 1 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 | |
| 3/14 | 16/02/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Kieran Shoemark | 61.5kg | 01:38.57 | - | 5 |
| 0.56L | $0.00 |
| 7/13 | 02/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 56.5kg | 02:04.93 | - | 9 |
| 1.77L | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 2 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 58.5kg | 01:51.43 | - | 8 |
| 1.44L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 29/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD TO FIRM | Kieran Shoemark | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| 99L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 01/12/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Gerald Mosse | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.75L | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 24/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | A Rahim Jasim | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 17/02/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | FIRM | Andrea Atzeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3L | $2.35 | |
| 4/6 | 03/02/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | FIRM | Andrea Atzeni | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 | |
| 1/6 | 13/01/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Andrea Atzeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1L | $6.50 | |
| 7/6 | 01/04/2022 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Cameron Noble | - | - | 9 |
| 13.5L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 18/03/2022 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Cameron Noble | - | - | 3 |
| 99L | $0.00 |

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break of 29 weeks. Competitive effort when 2nd last start around here. Strong chance to be considered.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | - | 1 | $3,939.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.14L | $2.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | - | Flat | $29,545.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| 13.94L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | - | 1 | $2,955.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.29L | $2.10 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $11,040.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | S Ladjadj | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.06L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | - | 1 | $36,800.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 14.85L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Flat | $11,040.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 61.5kg | 02:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 0.91L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | 1 | $3,680.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Stephane Ladjadj | 61.5kg | 01:40.21 | - | 6 |
| 0.34L | $1.45 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | - | Flat | $14,720.00 | Sakhir | 1399m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 62.5kg | 01:25.08 | - | 8 |
| 0.55L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 02:02.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD | Husain Makki | 59kg | 01:34.89 | - | 5 |
| 0.36L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Harry Davies | 56kg | 02:37.42 | - | 4 |
| 0.09L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 2 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | David Egan | 56kg | 02:02.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.39L | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Callum Shepherd | 56.5kg | 02:03.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.06L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Stephane Ladjadj | 56.5kg | 01:51.32 | - | 3 |
| 0.23L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Stephane Ladjadj | 60kg | 01:55.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/11/2024 | - | All Classes | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ali Moosa | 51kg | 01:24.92 | - | 12 |
| 5.71L | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 08/03/2024 | - | All Classes | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 01:38.66 | - | 7 |
| 0.47L | $0.00 |
| 1/17 | 03/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Stephane Ladjadj | 56kg | 01:29.25 | - | 2 |
| 0.18L | $0.00 | ||
| 2/12 | 13/01/2024 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Stephane Ladjadj | 56kg | 01:26.67 | - | 3 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a 29 week spell. Nice run when 2nd last time at this venue and will try to take advantage of the draw. Follow the money.
Last Starts 204 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 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $9,848.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.71L | $1.57 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Flat | $134,575.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| 3.75L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | - | 1 | $36,800.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.48L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | - | Flat | $11,040.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | O J Orr | 61.5kg | 02:06.79 | - | 4 |
| 0.49L | $4.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | - | 1 | $27,600.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 01:54.31 | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 02:02.00 | - | 6 |
| 1.39L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Richard Mullen | 56.5kg | 02:37.42 | - | 11 |
| 0.61L | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56.5kg | 02:06.22 | - | 6 |
| 0.22L | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 61kg | 02:19.58 | - | 9 |
| 0.67L | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2024 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 02:08.81 | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/03/2024 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 02:36.48 | - | 3 |
| 0.19L | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 02/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 02:04.93 | - | 5 |
| 0.31L | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 12/01/2024 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 2 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 01:51.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.77L | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 08/12/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 99L | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 17/11/2023 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | A Rahim Jasim | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.55L | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 04/11/2023 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2L | $0.00 |
| 4/14 | 05/02/2022 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Lewis Edmunds | 56kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.1L | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 14/01/2022 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | David Egan | 56kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.25L | $0.00 | ||
| 10/13 | 31/12/2021 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | David Egan | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Could build on a strong first up record. Jumped at $29.00 and finished 4th last time around here but strong performer at this trip in the past. Considerable improvement needed.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $9,848.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 10.74L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,878.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 5.03L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 61.5kg | 01:53.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.16L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Alejandro Brun | 56kg | 02:37.42 | - | 5 |
| 1.67L | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 02:03.33 | - | 5 |
| 1.83L | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 01:51.32 | - | 6 |
| 1.54L | $0.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Hasan Asghar | 60kg | 01:55.09 | - | 4 |
| 1.14L | $0.00 |
| 1/18 | 29/11/2024 | - | MDN | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Hasan Asghar | 53.5kg | 01:55.24 | - | 3 |
| 0.38L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First run back from a break of 29 weeks. Blitzed its rivals when winning last start around here and gets a favourable draw. Expecting a solid performance.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $9,848.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.71L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,878.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 62.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.69L | $2.50 |
| 2/15 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.05L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | - | Flat | $11,040.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.77L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/01/2026 | - | 1 | $36,800.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 30.4L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 16/01/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | - | - | 12 |
| 27.98L | $15.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/04/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 02:16.40 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2025 | - | handicap=true | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 02:30.64 | - | 9 |
| 0.01L | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/03/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 54kg | 02:37.42 | - | 10 |
| 1.05L | $0.00 |
| 3/3 | 31/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 2 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 54kg | 01:37.54 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 1 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 56.5kg | 01:51.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.56L | $0.00 |
| 1/14 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL4 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 59kg | 01:40.22 | - | 11 |
| 0.07L | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 56.5kg | 01:53.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.47L | $0.00 |
| 1/12 | 08/03/2024 | - | All Classes | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | GOOD TO FIRM | Alberto Sanna | 54kg | 01:38.66 | - | 6 |
| 0.17L | $0.00 |
| 5/17 | 03/02/2024 | - | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Gerald Mosse | 54kg | 01:29.25 | - | 17 |
| 1.22L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Should be ready to fire fresh. Fought on well to win a tight contest last start at this venue and making an impact with consistent achievements. Winning potential.
Last Starts 225 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/04/2026 | - | Flat | $134,575.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.09L | $2.38 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | - | 1 | $36,800.00 | Sakhir | 2001m | GOOD | Tom Marquand | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| 4.57L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | GOOD | Ebrahim Nader | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.43L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2025 | - | CL1 - Domestic Grade 3 | $0.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | GOOD TO FIRM | Ebrahim Nader | 56.5kg | 01:53.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.14L | $0.00 |