Bahrain Race 3 - Imported Handicap
ZEAL (1) lines up for the first time since April 18. Looking to emulate his win at this track to kick off the last campaign. Has never tasted defeat when fresh from a spell in two attempts. Has ability and should be right in the finish. SON OF ZOUS (3) started favourite when resuming but found one better over 1000m at Sakhir Inner. Will appreciate the extra ground. Winning chance. AL NUWAYEF (2) finished second over 1000m in Group 2 class at this track at his most recent appearance on December 20. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race. WAQIAAH (6) is having her first run since January 24. Goes very well when fresh with two wins from four starts, the latest over 1000m at Sakhir Inner at the start of last prep. Solid top-three hope.

Jockey: Jason Hart
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation second of 9 at this track in the BHRG2 April 18 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Son Of Zous with 59kg at $1.20. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len this track BHRG2 December 20 over 1000m defeating Al Nuwayef carrying 56kg at $2. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 1:11.19 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 1:24.94 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.25 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 1:12.78 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.18 |
| 1/9 | 24/01/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57.5kg | 1:22.55 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $1.20 |
| 1/9 | 10/01/2025 | 21 | C34 MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 1:00.28 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $1.08 |
| 1/5 | 20/12/2024 | 307 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 0:59.90 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Mirko Sanna
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes. Finished off last campaign second in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 December 20 over 1000m, 3 len behind Zeal carrying 60kg at $2. First up last campaign fourth in a small field at Sakhir Inner November 1 2024 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Waqiaah with 60kg at $5. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 342 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 60kg | 0:59.90 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/11/2024 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,129.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58.5kg | 1:14.78 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 56kg | 1:24.92 | - | 6 |
| 13.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/11/2024 | 238 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60kg | 1:02.61 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 08/03/2024 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $24,615.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 57.5kg | 1:13.38 | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/02/2024 | 8 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,048.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 56kg | 1:00.82 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 2nd in a small field at Sakhir Inner on October 31 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Black Pearl with 62kg at $1.50. Previously second-up 3rd of 7 at this track in BHRG2 on November 29 over 1200m, 6 len behind Al Nuwayef with 57kg at $10. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 31/10/2025 | 196 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 62kg | 1:01.56 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:11.19 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 06/03/2025 | 41 | C34 MDN L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 60kg | 1:14.13 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/01/2025 | 56 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Milan Zatloukal | 57kg | 1:22.55 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/11/2024 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,129.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 1:14.78 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 01/11/2024 | 238 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56kg | 1:02.61 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.87 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign second last of 9 at this track in the BHRG2 April 18 over 1200m, 19 len behind Son Of Zous with 55kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by neck this track November 15 2024 over 1200m defeating Habaayib carrying 58kg at $4. Cannot make a strong case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55kg | 1:11.19 | - | 4 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |
| 6/11 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | C34 MDN L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 62kg | 1:14.13 | - | 3 |
| 12.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 55kg | 1:12.78 | - | 7 |
| 11.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2025 | 20 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 59.5kg | 1:00.79 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | C34 MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 1:00.28 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/15 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:15.74 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Anas Al Siyabi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 April 18 over 1600m, 14 len behind Night Lantern carrying 55kg at $6. Previously first up; fourth of 10 at this track in the BHRG2 February 14 over 1200m, 9 len behind Zeal with 55kg at $41. Hard to enthuse.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:36.64 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:34.89 | - | 4 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | C34 MDN L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:38.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 14/02/2025 | 77 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Dhay Alsaadoon | 55kg | 1:12.78 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 29/11/2024 | 21 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 55kg | 1:26.49 | - | 11 |
| 18.5L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2024 | 245 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 51kg | 1:24.92 | - | 1 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: S Saadi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Sakhir Inner in the BHRG2 January 24 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Zeal carrying 55kg at $19. Previous preparation first-up won by 2 len Sakhir Inner November 1 2024 over 1000m defeating Stylish with 60kg at $6. Must be included.
Last Starts 307 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 55kg | 1:22.55 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | David Liska | 55kg | 0:59.90 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 29/11/2024 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,129.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | David Liska | 55kg | 1:14.78 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $2.37 |
| 1/6 | 01/11/2024 | 238 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | David Liska | 60kg | 1:02.61 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/03/2024 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $24,615.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 55kg | 1:13.38 | - | 3 |
| 16.8L | $1.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/02/2024 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,048.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Kevin Stott | 55kg | 1:00.82 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 54kgs