Bahrain Race 2 - Imported Stakes
GWEN JOHN (4) First up from a break. Did well to run into 2nd last time at Doncaster. Jockey Alberto Sanna and trainer J Ramadhan are a proven combination. Key player. VLAD (1) Not up to scratch when 9th last start around here and carrying more weight than last time. Goes close. WOJTEK (6) Back after a spell. Placed 2nd last time at Bath and showing improvement in recent outings. Among the chances. AUTHENTIC CHARM (5) First up from a break of 14 weeks and did well to run into 2nd beaten by 2L first up last preparation at Haydock. Expected to be flashing home. One to watch closely and a legitimate knockout hope.

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 3rd in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on December 18 over 1200m, 3 len behind Redemption Time with 58kg at $2.87. Second-up 2nd of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, nose behind Bussento with 62kg at $2.50. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 27 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 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 245 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.87 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:21.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Husain | 56kg | 1:09.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 8/18 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | HCP80-100 3U | $158,479.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 57kg | 1:12.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/02/2025 | 22 | HCP80-100 4U | $128,824.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 61kg | 0:58.97 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Adnan Jaffar
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 11 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 7 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $67. The start before that 4th in a small field at this track on December 26 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dream Out Loud with 60.5kg at $12. Expected to finish much closer.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60.5kg | 0:58.75 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 239 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 7 |
| 21.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 62kg | 1:21.65 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 0:58.29 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 10 at Sakhir on January 2 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Dream Out Loud with 62kg at $11. Before that ran last of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 13 len behind Bussento carrying 62kg at $12. Drawn to advantage and looks a solid chance.
Last Starts 20 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 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 0:59.38 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Husain Makki | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59.5kg | 0:58.17 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 14/11/2025 | 218 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $61,069.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58kg | 0:58.76 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/9 | 10/04/2025 | 6 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 1:10.01 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 13 at Sakhir on January 9 over 1200m, 6 len behind Blue Day with 59.5kg at $8. The race before that 3rd in a small field at Sakhir on November 28 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Maximum Impact carrying 59.5kg at $7. Capable of a better run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 09/01/2026 | 42 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Christian Howarth | 59.5kg | 1:11.83 | - | 13 |
| 6.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:23.88 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 07/11/2025 | 204 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60kg | 1:24.27 | - | 10 |
| 3.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 17/04/2025 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 62kg | 1:21.65 | - | 3 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 5/8 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 59kg | 1:32.39 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/6 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 2:03.24 | - | 6 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation sixth of 12 at Sakhir January 17 2025 over 1400m, 11 len behind City House carrying 54kg at $51. Previously first up; second of 14 at this track November 8 2024 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Juantorena with 62kg at $3.25. Top hope if back in good order.
Last Starts 370 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 17/01/2025 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $19,355.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 54kg | 1:23.65 | - | 13 |
| 11.1L | $51.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 62kg | 1:21.60 | - | 3 |
| 8.1L | $8.50 |
| 12/15 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | David Liska | 62kg | 1:23.11 | - | 12 |
| 15.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 59kg | 1:26.14 | - | 6 |
| 19.5L | $2.62 |
| 2/14 | 08/11/2024 | 252 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | David Liska | 62kg | 1:24.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/15 | 01/03/2024 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 61.5kg | 1:23.22 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jefferson Smith
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on December 26 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bussento carrying 60kg at $34. The race before that ran last in a small field at Sakhir on December 12 over 2200m, 11 len behind Hot Dancer carrying 59.5kg at $21. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 27 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 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60kg | 1:22.53 | - | 5 |
| 6.9L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 59.5kg | 2:26.13 | - | 7 |
| 11.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/5 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 57.5kg | 1:51.16 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/4 | 31/10/2025 | 315 | CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 54kg | 1:51.40 | - | 1 |
| 12.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2024 | 301 | HCP0-100 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | David Liska | 56kg | 1:35.82 | - | 7 |
| 18.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/02/2024 | 7 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,064.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 60kg | 1:33.74 | - | 5 |
| 7.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 7th of 11 at Sakhir on January 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bussento carrying 57kg at $13. Previously second-up made some head-way from midfield; 2nd of 7 at Doncaster on May 3 over 1408m, 0.5 len behind Nakeeb carrying 59kg at $4.50. Worth consideration.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 112 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | 1:22.72 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:50.74 | 12-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:21.33 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 12/17 | 26/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 1:41.19 | 8-3-12 | 16 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2025 | 25 | NOV 3U | $14,520.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 59kg | 1:43.01 | 1-1-1 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $1.14 |
| 22/30 | 19/06/2025 | 28 | HCP C 3 | $221,400.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 56.5kg | 1:38.80 | 16-25-22 | 11 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 13 at Sakhir on January 9 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Blue Day with 59kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 10 at Sakhir on January 2 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Dream Out Loud carrying 58kg at $10. Everything points towards a big run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59kg | 1:11.83 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 0:59.38 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $6.50 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 54kg | 0:58.17 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.33 |
| 3/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:12.31 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/10/2025 | 118 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 61.5kg | 1:13.23 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on December 18 over 2000m, 7 len behind Crypto Princess with 58kg at $41. Before that ran last of 8 at Sakhir on December 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Athan carrying 60kg at $29. Not one of the top selections.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Mark Lawson | 58kg | 2:16.76 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60kg | 1:24.38 | - | 9 |
| 13.1L | $29.00 |
| 11/14 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 51kg | 0:59.55 | - | 5 |
| 9.7L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 07/11/2025 | 246 | HCP0-65 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 57.5kg | 1:35.97 | - | 3 |
| 14.0L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 58kg | 1:23.50 | - | 5 |
| 8.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/02/2025 | 76 | HCP0-65 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 1:00.43 | - | 8 |
| 6.9L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at very long odds at debut, 7th of 12 at Sakhir on January 9 over 1800m, 14 len behind Sky Advocate carrying 53.5kg at $51. Didn't quite do enough on debut to raise the hopes.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 09/01/2026 | - | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Abdulla Al Hawaj | 53.5kg | 1:50.97 | - | 4 |
| 14.4L | $51.00 |