Bahrain Race 5 - Bahrain Jewellery Centre Cup (Domestic Group 2)
HIZAAM (3) Chimed in with a win last time at this track and gets a favourable draw. Jockey Alberto Sanna is in top form for this stable. Won't be far away. ECHO THROUGH TIME (8) Proven record first up. Tidy effort when 3rd last time at the track. Should jump out and bowl along. Jockey Ebrahim Nader consistently rides well for this stable. Can go on with it. NIGHT LANTERN (7) Looked good when 2nd last time here. Luciano Emanuel Cabrera is a smart booking. Among better hopes. THE IRISHMAN (6) Tidy effort when 3rd last start at this track and will be aiming for a soft run from the draw. Has run into the placings at every start this preparation. Knockout chance in this.

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after a year 6th of 11 at Sakhir on January 16 over 1400m, 5 len behind Bussento carrying 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 15 at Sakhir on January 30 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Merlin's Beard with 57.5kg at $34. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 16/01/2026 | 351 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 57kg | 1:22.72 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/15 | 30/01/2025 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $129,032.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 1:47.66 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 17/01/2025 | 84 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $129,032.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 58kg | 1:48.61 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/12 | 25/10/2024 | 13 | HCP 3U | $33,400.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Soft | David Nolan | 61kg | 1:40.26 | 9-8-6 | 14 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 11/13 | 12/10/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Daniel Tudhope | 57.5kg | 2:14.67 | - | 4 |
| 22.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/31 | 28/09/2024 | 9 | HCP 3U | $317,620.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Soft | Billy Loughnane | 56kg | 1:50.67 | 22-15-4 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Bond's Boy carrying 62kg at $2.37. The race before that 3rd of 8 at Sakhir on November 28 over 1800m, 5 len behind Knight carrying 58.5kg at $4.33. Major player on recent form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:44.30 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $2.37 |
| 3/8 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58.5kg | 1:50.37 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $4.33 |
| 2/5 | 07/11/2025 | 217 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60.5kg | 1:51.16 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 04/04/2025 | 70 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 4 |
| 14.8L | $67.00 |
| 6/14 | 24/01/2025 | 49 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 59kg | 1:34.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:26.14 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after three months favourite; won by 4 len at this track December 18 over 1400m defeating Battyeford Boy carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. Previously second-up settled back and ran on when 6th of 10 at Great Yarmouth on May 1 over 1411m, 6 len behind Jowddah with 57kg at $17. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 98 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:30.39 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:24.73 | 8-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:39.64 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/13 | 31/07/2025 | 23 | HCP 3 | $63,520.00 | Wolverhampton | 1709m | Neutral | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:47.89 | 10-6-2 | 13 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | Darragh Keenan | 61kg | 1:44.06 | 7-7-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 25/06/2025 | 25 | HCP 3U | $14,520.00 | Bath | 1609m | Fast | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:39.74 | 4-4-2 | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.88 |

Jockey: Jefferson Smith
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Bond's Boy with 62kg at $8.50. The start before that 6th of 8 at Sakhir on November 28 over 1800m, 8 len behind Knight carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 1:44.30 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |
| 6/8 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:50.37 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60kg | 1:51.16 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.57 |
| 2/4 | 31/10/2025 | 204 | CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 61kg | 1:51.40 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 1:32.39 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/03/2025 | 7 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,605.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 62.5kg | 1:34.09 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alejandro Brun
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up 4th of 8 at Sakhir on November 28 over 1800m, 7 len behind Knight with 60.5kg at $6.50. Second-up 4th in a small field at this track on December 19 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Monty Bay carrying 61.5kg at $5. Prepared to risk on current form.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 2:23.08 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 28/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 1:50.37 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $6.50 |
| 7/8 | 10/04/2025 | 35 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 61kg | 1:32.39 | - | 6 |
| 17.8L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | HCP0-95 3U | $19,017.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:34.84 | - | 2 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 13/16 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $128,824.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:48.16 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | HCP0-100 3U | $22,581.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 1:34.76 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Franky Vanhonsebrouck
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track April 10 over 1600m, 5 len behind Mr Irrelevant with 57.5kg at $12. First up last campaign second last of 7 at Sakhir December 20 2024 over 1600m, 10 len behind Watch My Tracer with 55kg at $21. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 287 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 10/04/2025 | 28 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57.5kg | 1:32.39 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $12.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/03/2025 | 20 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,605.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 62kg | 1:21.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/02/2025 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $22,544.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 1:22.50 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
| 5/14 | 24/01/2025 | 28 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 61kg | 1:34.08 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:21.60 | - | 9 |
| 13.7L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2024 | 294 | HCP0-100 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55kg | 1:35.82 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Luciano Emanuel Cabrera
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at this track on December 18 over 1600m, 29 len behind Bond's Boy carrying 60kg at $3. The start before that won by 2.75 len at Sakhir December 5 over 1600m defeating Battyeford Boy carrying 59.5kg at $2.62. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Mirko Sanna | 60kg | 1:44.30 | - | 5 |
| 29.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 59.5kg | 1:36.62 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.62 |
| 1/10 | 21/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60kg | 1:38.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56.5kg | 0:58.52 | - | 6 |
| 3.4L | $13.00 |
| 8/12 | 13/03/2025 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,605.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 1:21.52 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/02/2025 | 13 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 62kg | 1:23.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of three-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation by 1.0 len Great Yarmouth October 6 over 1612m defeating Gorgeous Mr George carrying 61kg at $5.50. Previously first up; second of 11 at Lingfield All Weather August 4 over 1609m, a neck behind Hachiman carrying 60.5kg at $15. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:36.94 | 11-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 13-10-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | George Bass | 61kg | 1:36.73 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/3 | 19/08/2025 | 15 | MDN 35 | $12,230.00 | Brighton | 1408m | Good Firm | George Bass | 60.5kg | 1:23.29 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.44 |
| 2/11 | 04/08/2025 | 66 | MDN 3U | $13,070.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | George Bass | 60.5kg | 1:39.58 | 3-3-2 | 11 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/05/2025 | 6 | OPEN NOV 3U | $13,070.00 | Chepstow | 1408m | Good | Finley Marsh | 58.5kg | 1:22.38 | 8-7-6 | 4 |
| 6.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 36-day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on December 18 over 1400m, 7 len behind Love Is The Law carrying 62.5kg at $3.25. The race before that second last in a small field at Sakhir on November 28 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Maximum Impact with 58.5kg at $9.50. Winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 1:30.39 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:23.88 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 6/6 | 07/11/2025 | 217 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 62kg | 2:18.63 | - | 2 |
| 18.0L | $3.25 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2025 | 22 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/03/2025 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,605.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60kg | 1:21.52 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/03/2025 | 34 | HCP0-95 3U | $19,017.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:34.84 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $21.00 |