Bahrain Race 3 - Imported Handicap
CALIFORNIA (1) is rarely out of the money and has five wins to his name. Built on his credentials at the most recent appearance when successful by 3 lengths over 1400m at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. He will prove tough to beat. NIGHT LANTERN (6) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance seven months ago over 1600m in Group 2 grade at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Paul Smith. Expect her to give this a shake. RIDER ON THE STORM (4) opened this campaign last start with a fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1800m at this track. Generally goes well here with a win and three minor placings from eight tries. Each way value. AMWAJ (2) comes here off a break of ten months. Worth noting, he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 2000m at this track. He comes to hand quickly, and he has to be respected. Something for the Multiples: GARSMAN (1) NEPTUNIAN (6) NINE BELOW ZERO (2) SHARKII (3)

Jockey: Moh'd Redha
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite; won by 3 len at this track November 14 over 1400m defeating Hizaam with 62kg at $1.83. Previously second-up favourite; won by 1.75 len at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1800m defeating Portofino carrying 60kg at $2.62. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:25.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 2:02.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.62 |
| 2/8 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 59kg | 1:34.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $87,163.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 56kg | 2:37.42 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $19,324.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | David Egan | 56kg | 2:02.41 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $46,774.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 2:03.33 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.61 |

Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of ten months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 January 31 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Hercules carrying 57kg at $3. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track December 6 over 2000m, a neck behind Mudallal carrying 55kg at $4.50. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 300 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 31/01/2025 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $22,581.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:37.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:36.87 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.37 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2024 | 273 | CUP L 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 55kg | 2:09.57 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 08/03/2024 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $84,615.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57kg | 2:36.48 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2024 | 7 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $8,032.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 2:04.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/14 | 16/02/2024 | 14 | C34 MDN L 3U | $9,105.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 62kg | 1:38.57 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Mark Lawson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 8 at this track on November 14 over 1400m, 3 len behind California carrying 58kg at $8.50. Previously second-up won by 1.5 len at this track February 21 over 1600m defeating Ashcombe carrying 57kg at $2.62. Fitter and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 225 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:25.08 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/8 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 56kg | 1:34.89 | - | 9 |
| 13.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:38.88 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/18 | 21/02/2025 | 35 | MDN L 3U | $12,882.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:38.51 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $2.62 |
| 6/14 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 4U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 59kg | 1:40.22 | - | 8 |
| 8.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on November 14 over 1800m, 4 len behind Midhaal carrying 58kg at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on April 3 over 1600m, 9 len behind Mediterranean Moon carrying 57kg at $15. Improver with definite claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:54.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:36.64 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.62 |
| 3/8 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:34.89 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/03/2025 | 77 | C34 MDN L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 61kg | 1:38.88 | - | 10 |
| 0.4L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2024 | 28 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/11/2024 | 280 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 62.5kg | 1:27.82 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of eight months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign second last of 8 at this track in the BHRG3 April 3 over 1600m, 18 len behind Mediterranean Moon carrying 57kg at $67. Previously first up; second last in a small field at Sakhir Inner March 27 over 1000m, 7 len behind Uptoyouordowntome with 57kg at $21. Must be included.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 57kg | 1:34.89 | - | 8 |
| 18.3L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 27/03/2025 | 412 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 57kg | 0:59.58 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/02/2024 | 63 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,048.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57kg | 1:24.15 | - | 1 |
| 20.8L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 08/12/2023 | 280 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,066.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57kg | 1:40.23 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $1.00 |
| 2/8 | 03/03/2023 | 14 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $7,905.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 62kg | 1:36.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/02/2023 | 34 | C34 MDN L 3U | $7,519.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 61kg | 1:38.49 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4 len win. This track BHRG2 April 18 over 1600m defeating Rider On The Storm carrying 54kg at $2.50. On debut sixth of 14 at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1600m, 16 len behind Silk Road carrying 54kg at $17. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 223 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 54kg | 1:36.64 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 10/04/2025 | 42 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 57kg | 1:35.09 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 1/17 | 27/02/2025 | 55 | MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 54kg | 1:36.51 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/01/2025 | 22 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 4 | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 1:53.23 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/12/2024 | - | MDN L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 54kg | 1:41.21 | - | 13 |
| 16.5L | $17.00 |

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Weight: 61.5kgs
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Weight: 60.5kgs
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Weight: 60kgs
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Weight: 57kgs
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Weight: 57kgs
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Weight: 54kgs
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Weight: 54kgs
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Weight: 54kgs