Bahrain Race 7 - H.h.sh. Hamad Bin Nasser Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Cup Stakes (Group 2)
CRACKING GOLD (5) turned in a solid run when resuming last start over this course and distance, finishing second and beaten only a nose. Record at this journey is strong with three wins from eight runs, and he is set to go one better. PIZ NAIR (10) has had two runs since a break, the latest a fifth over 1400m in Group 2 grade at this track. He strips fitter, so he is among the leading chances. BUSSENTO (2) got home by a nose last time out over 1400m at this track. He has the gate speed to take up a forward position. One to consider. PURE DREAMER (11) was a sound fourth in a 1600m contest at his latest appearance. He is a likely improver with strong top-three prospects. Something for the Multiples: HADDAR (5) LOVE IS THE LAW (14) MAJARAH (11) JERUSALEMA (10)

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.5 len at Sakhir Inner February 6 over 1600m defeating Gulmarg carrying 57.5kg at $17. The run before that 10th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 10 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 58kg at $31. Last-start winner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/15 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | 2:02.27 | - | 10 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 13/13 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Rosie Jessop | 57kg | 2:03.02 | - | 7 |
| 45.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 59kg | 1:51.89 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:24.38 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.37 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 62kg | 1:25.26 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 34 day let-up. At the latest run won by a nose at this track January 16 over 1400m defeating Cracking Gold carrying 62kg at $4.40. The start before that 2nd of 11 at this track in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind No Retreat with 58kg at $5. Impressed last start and can go on with it.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 1:22.72 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Athan carrying 57.5kg at $7. The start before that won by 1.0 len at Sakhir Inner January 23 over 1400m defeating Jehangeer with 58kg at $11. Chances enhanced by the inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:21.80 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 16/01/2026 | 112 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 57kg | 1:22.72 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $13.00 |
| 5/13 | 26/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1810m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 1:50.74 | 12-7-5 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $15.00 |
| 9/9 | 25/08/2025 | 30 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 1408m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 60kg | 1:21.33 | 5-8-9 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $4.50 |
| 12/17 | 26/07/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 55.5kg | 1:41.19 | 8-3-12 | 16 |
| 7.8L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 2nd of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, nose behind Bussento with 61kg at $1.75. Previously second-up 3rd of 9 at Kempton Park All Weather on February 19 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Zoffandia carrying 60.5kg at $3.30. Among the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | 153 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:22.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 63.5kg | 1:23.03 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/20 | 30/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | David Probert | 62kg | 1:25.06 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:24.71 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 2:02.20 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/14 | 09/05/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $83,030.00 | Chester | 1524m | Good | David Probert | 57kg | 1:31.47 | 7-6-4 | 10 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Jack Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after 14 months second last of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 1600m, 12 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $41. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at this track on December 20 2024 over 1600m, 6 len behind Watch My Tracer with 62kg at $3.50. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 30/01/2026 | 406 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:35.25 | - | 7 |
| 12.9L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | HCP0-100 3U | $18,490.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:35.82 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 3/7 | 13/12/2024 | 280 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $61,224.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:42.15 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/03/2024 | 28 | BHRLR CL1 3U | $123,077.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 57kg | 1:34.30 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $1.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2024 | 7 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $48,193.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 57kg | 1:33.87 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $1.00 |
| 1/16 | 02/02/2024 | 49 | HCP80-100 4U | $121,396.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 1:50.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Ahmed Maki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 2nd of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Athan with 57.5kg at $6. Before that 3rd of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 1.1 len behind Bussento with 57.5kg at $26. Wasn't too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:22.72 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 15 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 2:03.02 | - | 11 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 218 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:37.11 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2025 | 35 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:32.39 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $18. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Sakhir Inner on January 23 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Competizione with 62kg at $1.60. Drawn well and is among the chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:35.25 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $18.00 |
| 2/10 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 1:21.80 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $1.60 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
| 3/6 | 18/12/2025 | 245 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $2.87 |
| 1/6 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:21.65 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $2.10 |
| 2/5 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Husain | 56kg | 1:09.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 34 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 2 len behind Bussento with 58kg at $26. Before that 4th of 11 at this track in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $34. Wide draw a test.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:22.72 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $10.00 |
| 1/5 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55.5kg | 1:23.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 211 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58.5kg | 1:24.27 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55kg | 1:10.01 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 48 days. First-up 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. Second-up 5th of 11 at this track in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $3.75. Racing well. Has strong claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $3.75 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Jules Mobian
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start 4th of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 5 len behind Athan carrying 62kg at $3. Before that 4th of 11 at this track on January 16 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Bussento carrying 62kg at $8. Drawn to enjoy a cosy run from an inside gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:34.36 | - | 6 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/01/2026 | 49 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:22.72 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $8.00 |
| 4/7 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:36.26 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58.5kg | 1:34.29 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/04/2025 | 29 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 15/18 | 06/03/2025 | 13 | HCP80-100 3U | $158,479.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 62kg | 1:12.57 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $9.00 |