Bahrain Race 6 - Hh.sh. Sheema Bint Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup Stakes (Group 1)
BEDOUIN PRINCE (9) pushed forward when resuming last time and boxed on to finish half a length away in second over 2000m at Meydan. He hails from the Charlie Appleby stable and is the one to beat for us. CRACKSKING (3) clocked-in second behind Sovereign Spirit last time out at Group 3 level at this track over 2000m. Has a strong record this course, scoring at three of six starts. Well placed and should be in the finish. GORDON GREY (5) scored a commanding win at Epsom Downs over 2414m at his latest appearance on August 25. Has switched to the George Baker yard. Has found a suitable race and is worth including. VESTIGIA (8) improved last time out, finishing 2.5 lengths from the winner in second over 2000m. Another bold effort is on the cards. Something for the Multiples: CRACKING GOLD (5) COMPETIZIONE (3) ATHAN (1) MAXIMUM IMPACT (9)

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at this track in BHRLR on January 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Phantom Flight carrying 58kg at $2.90. Before that 3rd of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRLR on December 19 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Byline with 58kg at $3. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 90 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |
| 4/4 | 16/08/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 4U | $130,020.00 | Deauville | 2000m | Soft | Alexis Pouchin | 57kg | 2:05.74 | 3-3-4 | 4 |
| 10.2L | $6.10 |
| 8/10 | 27/07/2025 | 91 | G1 OPEN 3U | $277,281.00 | Munchen | 2000m | Good Soft | Adrie De Vries | 60kg | 2:11.52 | - | 4 |
| 17.5L | $7.20 |
| 3/11 | 27/04/2025 | 22 | G1 OPEN | $5,749,487.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 2:00.51 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $49.00 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at this track in BHRLR on January 16 over 1800m, 8 len behind Phantom Flight with 58kg at $13. Last start 6th of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Sovereign Spirit carrying 58kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 97 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 2062m | Good | George Wood | 56.5kg | 2:10.31 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $110,700.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 2:36.61 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 2:29.42 | 5-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
| 13/13 | 11/07/2025 | 24 | HCP 4U | $184,500.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2816m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 60kg | 2:55.34 | 4-7-13 | 12 |
| 47.3L | $19.00 |

Jockey: K Shoemark
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, nose behind Sovereign Spirit with 58kg at $2.90. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Sakhir Inner BHRG1 December 18 over 2400m defeating Tawaareq with 58kg at $1.30. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
Last Starts 20 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 | 30/01/2026 | 43 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.90 |
| 1/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 2:44.79 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $1.30 |
| 1/4 | 27/11/2025 | 223 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 2:26.58 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 2:30.48 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $2.10 |
| 5/10 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $316,957.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 2:37.72 | - | 10 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/12 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | HCP90-110 4U | $214,592.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Tom Marquand | 55.5kg | 2:09.69 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up second last of 13 at Sakhir Inner on December 19 over 2000m, 39 len behind Nesthorn with 57.5kg at $6.50. Second run from a spell won by 2.5 len at Sakhir Inner January 29 over 2000m defeating Vestigia carrying 58.5kg at $13. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 12/13 | 19/12/2025 | 92 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 6 |
| 39.2L | $6.50 |
| 8/13 | 18/09/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Ayr | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 2:14.14 | 3-6-8 | 1 |
| 7.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 23/08/2025 | 43 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Daniel Tudhope | 57kg | 2:10.71 | 1-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/07/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | Daniel Tudhope | 63.5kg | 2:09.88 | 1-1-1 | 2 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/16 | 25/06/2025 | 67 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Carlisle | 1609m | Soft | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:42.19 | 6-3-6 | 8 |
| 4.3L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Tom Marquand
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six months. Finished off last preparation to post a big 5 len win. Epsom Downs August 25 over 2414m defeating Warning Sign with 72.5kg at $3.30. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Chester May 31 over 2514m, 7 len behind Dream Harder with 57.5kg at $26. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 178 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 | 25/08/2025 | 32 | HCP APP 4U | $24,860.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good | Paul Hainey | 72.5kg | 2:40.94 | 1-1-1 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 24/07/2025 | 7 | HCP APP 4U | $19,540.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good Firm | Paul Hainey | 71kg | 2:06.82 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.57 |
| 1/7 | 17/07/2025 | 29 | HCP APP 4U | $18,450.00 | Epsom Downs | 2419m | Good Firm | Brodie Hampson | 67.5kg | 2:40.54 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/9 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN HDLE MDN 4U | $15,880.00 | Worcester | 3218m | Good | Jack Quinlan | 71.5kg | 3:44.27 | 1-1-1 | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2025 | 135 | HCP 4U | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2514m | Good | Jack Mitchell | 57.5kg | 2:41.80 | 1-1-7 | 7 |
| 7.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/01/2025 | 13 | HCP APP 4U | $20,300.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NS | Sean Levey | 60.5kg | 2:05.35 | 1-1-1 | 4 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Azka with 60.5kg at $4.20. Before that 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2400m, 2.25 len behind Nepal with 59.5kg at $6. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 2:30.65 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 2:03.02 | - | 12 |
| 32.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 2 |
| 35.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 2:30.48 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |
| 8/14 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $158,479.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60kg | 2:03.16 | - | 6 |
| 8.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sovereign Spirit with 58kg at $26. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track in BHRLR on January 16 over 1800m, 5 len behind Phantom Flight carrying 58kg at $34. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 7 |
| 5.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:44.79 | - | 5 |
| 30.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:26.58 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58kg | 2:18.14 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2025 | 29 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 2:30.48 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 60.5kg at $9. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in BHRLR on January 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Phantom Flight carrying 58kg at $71. Should be right in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 15/16 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:50.11 | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:44.79 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $29.00 |
| 2/4 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 1:51.89 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/4 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:26.58 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Connor Beasley
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 48-day let-up. First-up after six months tracked the speed and boxed on steadily 2nd of 14 at Meydan on January 2 over 2000m, 0.6 len behind Arabian Light with 61.5kg at $3.90. Previously second-up scored a big 5 len win at Newmarket (Rowley) May 16 over 1609m defeating Wicked with 62kg at $3.30. Sure to run well.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 02/01/2026 | 174 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Good | Billy Loughnane | 61.5kg | 2:01.10 | 2-2-2 | 13 |
| 0.6L | $3.90 |
| 2/7 | 12/07/2025 | 57 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:39.29 | 2-2-2 | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 16/05/2025 | 48 | OPEN NOV 3 | $18,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Dougie Costello | 62kg | 1:37.71 | 1-1-1 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/10 | 29/03/2025 | 145 | MDN 3 | $39,930.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:13.34 | 6-4-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/12 | 04/11/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $36,900.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 1:39.66 | 3-3-2 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.75 len at Sakhir Inner January 29 over 2400m defeating Refreshment with 54kg at $21. The start before that 8th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 7 len behind Battyeford Boy carrying 60kg at $9. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 54kg | 2:30.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/12 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 2:03.57 | - | 7 |
| 7.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 19/12/2025 | 94 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 2:23.08 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 62.5kg | 2:08.76 | 1-1-3 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 6/11 | 29/08/2025 | 23 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Soft | Callum Shepherd | 62kg | 2:16.98 | 8-7-6 | 9 |
| 3.8L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2025 | 40 | MDN 35 | $14,520.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 2:04.74 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.5L | $1.73 |

Jockey: O J Orr
Weight: 58kgs
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Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
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Jockey: Bernardo Pinheiro
Weight: 58kgs
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Jockey: Callum Shepherd
Weight: 56kgs