Bahrain Race 5 - Southern Governorate Cup Stakes (Domestic Group 2)
SON OF ZOUS (1) was always forward and boxed on to finish second over 1200m in Group 2 grade at this track last time. Will find this much easier. Sure to be hard to hold out. CALL TO COURT (4) returned from a spell three weeks ago when he finished seventh over 1400m at this track. He strips fitter, and this is well within his grasp. LUNA (10) fought hard last time out when fourth over 1000m in Group 2 grade against a tougher field than this. Each way claims this time. BLACK PEARL (3) ran fifth at his latest appearance over 1000m. He cops a wide gate, but will be peaking third up, and he is well placed, so stick with him. Something for the Multiples: BUSSENTO (1) IBN ARABI (3) COVER POINT (2) PIZ NAIR (10)

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Sakhir Inner on October 31 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Black Pearl with 62kg at $1.50. Last start 2nd in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on November 28 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Zeal carrying 59.5kg at $2.75. Should be near his top.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59.5kg | 1:12.18 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $2.75 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len Sakhir Inner March 27 over 1000m defeating Black Pearl with 60.5kg at $9. First up last campaign 14th of 16 at this track November 29 2024 over 1000m, 19 len behind The Thin Blue Line with 54kg at $6. Must be included.
Last Starts 281 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 60.5kg | 0:59.58 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/03/2025 | 35 | C34 MDN L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 62kg | 1:14.13 | - | 10 |
| 9.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/01/2025 | 41 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 62kg | 1:00.79 | - | 8 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 58.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 6 |
| 42.8L | $21.00 |
| 14/16 | 29/11/2024 | 286 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 54kg | 1:01.17 | - | 14 |
| 20.0L | $6.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/02/2024 | 8 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,048.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Andrew Elliott | 56kg | 1:00.82 | - | 7 |
| 14.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. First-up won by 1.3 len at Sakhir Inner October 31 over 1000m defeating Son Of Zous with 58kg at $10. Second-up 5th of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Zeal carrying 58kg at $6.50. Expected to perform well.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/12/2025 | 49 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:00.53 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 197 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Robert Winston | 58kg | 1:01.56 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | HCP0-55 L 4 | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 62kg | 1:24.67 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 59.5kg | 1:13.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 62kg | 0:59.58 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 06/03/2025 | 48 | C34 MDN L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59kg | 1:14.13 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after eight months 7th of 10 at this track on December 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind South China Sea with 59kg at $6.50. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at this track on November 29 2024 over 1800m, 6 len behind The Minder carrying 57kg at $4.33. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 239 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 59kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2025 | 49 | HCP0-55 L 4 | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 63kg | 1:24.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.72 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2025 | 13 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 61.5kg | 1:11.45 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/13 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57.5kg | 1:24.71 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $46,774.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:03.33 | - | 2 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/12/2024 | 15 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 58kg | 1:50.32 | - | 1 |
| 16.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of 11 months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at this track in the BHRG2 February 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Zeal with 57kg at $81. Previously first up; second in a small field at Sakhir Inner November 8 2024 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Strictly carrying 62kg at $2.87. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 322 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Royston Ffrench | 57kg | 1:12.78 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/02/2025 | 8 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Fayos Martin Borja | 62kg | 1:16.39 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2025 | 48 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56kg | 1:00.79 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |
| 14/15 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | David Liska | 60kg | 1:15.74 | - | 6 |
| 20.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 61kg | 1:05.52 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $2.75 |
| 2/6 | 08/11/2024 | 252 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | David Liska | 62kg | 1:18.96 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.87 |

Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up ran last in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on November 28 over 1200m, 32 len behind Zeal with 56kg at $126. Second-up second last of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 19 over 1000m, 12 len behind Zeal carrying 56kg at $34. Fully tested on her recent run.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Hasan Al Saffar | 56kg | 1:00.53 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 56kg | 1:12.18 | - | 1 |
| 32.8L | $126.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 9th of 11 at Sakhir Inner on November 21 over 1400m, 13 len behind The Irishman carrying 61.5kg at $12. Last start 8th of 14 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 11 len behind Call Of Duty with 61kg at $19. Needs to lift.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 61kg | 1:12.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 231 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:27.44 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60.5kg | 1:13.52 | - | 6 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/03/2025 | 41 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60kg | 0:59.58 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 14/02/2025 | 63 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Milan Zatloukal | 64.5kg | 1:24.71 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/15 | 13/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Milan Zatloukal | 62.5kg | 1:15.74 | - | 3 |
| 7.1L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 9 at this track in BHRG2 on April 18 over 1200m, 43 len behind Son Of Zous carrying 57kg at $67. First up last campaign second last of 13 at Sakhir Inner on November 8 2024 over 1400m, 35 len behind Social Distancing carrying 54kg at $21. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 18/04/2025 | 78 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 57kg | 1:11.19 | - | 1 |
| 43.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/01/2025 | 20 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 54kg | 1:00.79 | - | 10 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | C34 MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:00.28 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $19.00 |
| 13/15 | 13/12/2024 | 35 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:15.74 | - | 11 |
| 18.8L | $15.00 |
| 12/13 | 08/11/2024 | 245 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 54kg | 1:24.92 | - | 10 |
| 35.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/10 | 08/03/2024 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $24,615.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 1:13.38 | - | 2 |
| 19.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track in the BHRG2 February 14 over 1200m, 11 len behind Zeal with 56kg at $81. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track December 6 2024 over 1000m defeating Esrar with 57kg at $7. Should run well.
Last Starts 322 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 | 14/02/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 56kg | 1:12.78 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $81.00 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2025 | 55 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61.5kg | 1:00.79 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/18 | 06/12/2024 | 279 | MDN L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 57kg | 1:02.99 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/03/2024 | 14 | MDN L 3 | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mathieu Pelletan | 56kg | 1:14.30 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $1.00 |
| 17/18 | 17/02/2024 | - | MDN L 3 | $8,032.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Gerald Mosse | 56kg | 1:15.84 | - | 18 |
| 48.1L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 19 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Zeal carrying 56kg at $11. The start before that 2nd of 14 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Baraak with 60kg at $1.72. Worth another chance.
Last Starts 14 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 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:00.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60kg | 1:14.06 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | 259 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 54kg | 1:01.56 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Andrew Breslin | 54kg | 1:12.78 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 54kg | 1:22.55 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/5 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | P J McDonald | 54kg | 0:59.90 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: S Saadi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 36 day letup. First-up 5th of 11 at Sakhir Inner on November 21 over 1000m, 6 len behind The Blue Lady carrying 58.5kg at $8. Second run from a spell 10th of 14 at this track on November 27 over 1200m, 22 len behind Baraak carrying 60kg at $29. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 27/11/2025 | 6 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60kg | 1:14.06 | - | 7 |
| 22.9L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 225 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58.5kg | 1:02.43 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $8.00 |
| 3/13 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 0:59.91 | - | 14 |
| 1.1L | $4.50 |
| 6/12 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:12.95 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 54kg | 1:01.45 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/13 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Royston Ffrench | 54kg | 1:24.71 | - | 5 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |