Bahrain Race 6 - Al Riffa Cup Handicap
BUSSENTO (1) scored last time out by a nose over today's journey. He goes well over this journey with three wins and seven minor placings. In form and should be the one to beat again. NO RETREAT (6) is usually thereabouts but finds it hard to win, with only one victory from 10 starts. He was again denied last start when he found one better over 1600m, but he is ideally placed here and is sure to take a ton of beating. PIZ NAIR (10) was well in commission when resuming last start over 1200m in Group 2 grade at this track when third, beaten 2.75 lengths. Yet to miss the placings at this circuit, including three wins. Expected to run well. JUANTORENA (4) is struggling to break through but has been around the mark lately, last start finishing seventh over 1600m in a strong field. Stick with him for all top 4 combos. Something for the Multiples: INVEIGLE (9) ROMAN DRAGON (1) AUDITOR (10) QASEEM (6)

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start won by a nose at Sakhir Inner December 26 over 1400m defeating Jehangeer with 62kg at $3.25. Before that second last in a small field at this track on December 12 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind Athan with 61kg at $1.61. One of the chief contenders.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:51.89 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.61 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:23.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57.5kg | 1:37.11 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/10/2025 | 196 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Sakhir Inner on December 26 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dream Out Loud carrying 60.5kg at $12. The run before that 4th in a small field at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 18 over 1200m, 4 len behind Redemption Time carrying 58kg at $15. Other runners are much more appealing.
Last Starts 7 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 | 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 |
| 3/5 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 55kg | 1:09.88 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Szczepan Mazur
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Western carrying 59kg at $29. The race before that ran last in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on November 27 over 1200m, 7 len behind Devaste carrying 58kg at $67. Others offer greater appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 59kg | 1:13.25 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $29.00 |
| 5/5 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:12.81 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 253 | HCP0-90 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Hassan | 55kg | 1:12.31 | - | 9 |
| 14.0L | $5.50 |
| 18/18 | 06/03/2025 | 55 | HCP80-100 3U | $158,479.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 54kg | 1:12.57 | - | 15 |
| 24.7L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 58.5kg | 1:12.05 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/12/2024 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,408.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:13.99 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Benoit De La Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRLR on December 19 over 1600m, 6 len behind Byline carrying 58kg at $13. Before that 3rd of 7 at this track in BHRG2 on November 28 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Byline carrying 58kg at $12. A better showing than last start is expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.26 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:37.11 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | 196 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.72 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 29 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.87 |

Jockey: Gavin Ryan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months 2nd of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRLR on December 19 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Byline carrying 58kg at $4. Previously second-up second last of 27 at Ascot on June 19 over 1408m, 35 len behind Never So Brave with 59kg at $29. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 183 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 26/27 | 19/06/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 59kg | 1:23.90 | 23-23-26 | 1 |
| 35.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/11 | 24/05/2025 | 78 | HCP 4U | $55,350.00 | Haydock Park | 1643m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 62kg | 1:41.61 | 6-6-3 | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.33 |
| 2/16 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | HCP80-100 3U | $109,170.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 59kg | 1:35.31 | - | 11 |
| 0.4L | $4.80 |
| 1/16 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | HCP70-90 3U | $83,333.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 60.5kg | 1:23.35 | - | 11 |
| 0.6L | $3.10 |
| 2/16 | 07/02/2025 | 13 | HCP65-85 3U | $76,754.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 61kg | 1:35.95 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Mirko Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign third of 17 at York October 10 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Ice Max with 57.5kg at $8. First up last campaign second last in a small field at Thirsk April 12 over 1408m, 6 len behind Paborus with 61kg at $6.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 84 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/17 | 10/10/2025 | 20 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | York | 1609m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 57.5kg | 1:36.97 | 2-2-3 | 11 |
| 2.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/14 | 20/09/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 63kg | 1:42.80 | 1-1-4 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/17 | 21/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $276,750.00 | York | 1584m | Good Firm | David Egan | 62kg | 1:36.77 | 8-6-5 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $19.00 |
| 6/21 | 26/07/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 60.5kg | 1:26.70 | 2-3-6 | 17 |
| 3.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $92,250.00 | Haydock Park | 1442m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 63kg | 1:30.92 | 2-1-4 | 5 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 7/27 | 19/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Paul Mulrennan | 61kg | 1:23.90 | 4-3-7 | 18 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |

Jockey: P Mulrennan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 11 months 9th of 12 at this track on December 12 over 1200m, 23 len behind Western with 62kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 15 at this track on January 30 over 1800m, 11 len behind Merlin's Beard carrying 56kg at $41. Needs to do a lot more.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/12/2025 | 316 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 1:13.25 | - | 1 |
| 23.9L | $21.00 |
| 15/15 | 30/01/2025 | 6 | HCP80-100 4U | $129,032.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 56kg | 1:47.66 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/14 | 24/01/2025 | 70 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:34.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 15/11/2024 | 266 | HCP0-90 3U | $24,353.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Adrie De Vries | 61kg | 1:15.30 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/02/2024 | 63 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,064.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 60.5kg | 1:33.74 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/12/2023 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,048.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 56kg | 1:26.75 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign won by head Epsom Downs August 25 over 1408m defeating Aurora Majesty with 60kg at $4. When resuming last campaign second of 12 at Southwell All Weather December 19 2024 over 1621m, 0.5 len behind Paladin with 60.5kg at $5.50. Definite top-three contender.
Last Starts 130 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 25/08/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 1:21.33 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.00 |
| 6/15 | 03/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $212,760.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Declan McDonogh | 56.5kg | 1:27.92 | - | 15 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 22/06/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $36,900.00 | Pontefract | 1207m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 64kg | 1:13.71 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 3.0L | $2.75 |
| 1/12 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $138,380.00 | Epsom Downs | 1411m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 55.5kg | 1:22.86 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 2/14 | 09/05/2025 | 9 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 51.5kg | 1:31.47 | 2-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/04/2025 | 22 | HCP 4U | $18,150.00 | Pontefract | 1609m | Good | William Pyle | 56.5kg | 1:42.51 | 1-1-2 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Mark Lawson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 36-day let-up. First-up after eight months 3rd in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on November 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Devaste carrying 61kg at $2.25. Previously second-up 5th of 18 at Sakhir Inner on March 6 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Nationwide with 59kg at $4.50. Among the leading chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | 223 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:12.81 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59kg | 1:09.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |
| 5/18 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | HCP80-100 3U | $158,479.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59kg | 1:12.57 | - | 6 |
| 3.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 14/02/2025 | 142 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59.5kg | 1:12.77 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRLR on December 19 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Byline with 58kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 7 at this track in BHRG2 on November 28 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Byline carrying 59.5kg at $3.25. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:36.26 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59kg | 1:37.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 196 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $10.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 6 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | HCP0-95 3U | $19,017.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60.5kg | 1:34.84 | - | 8 |
| 11.6L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Luke Mcateer
Weight: 60kgs
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Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 60kgs
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Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 59kgs
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Jockey: J A Powell
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jockey: S Saadi
Weight: 60kgs