Bahrain Race 7 - H.h.sh.ahmed Bin Mohamed Bin Salman Al Khalifa Cup Handicap
AL SHABABI (1) attracted solid market support last start over 1800m, and performed respectably when finishing fourth, just over 4 lengths from the winner. He deserves another chance in this line-up. MALAKYE (2) resumed from a spell over 2400m here and finished well back. That run should have brought him on, and this looks a far more suitable assignment. Capable of being involved at the finish. MAWOOD (5) had been holding his form, finishing in the money two runs back at this track, before a below-par sixth over 2200m last time. Well placed to bounce back. CHANNAGIDE (3) has found form this prep, following two minor placings with a deserved win here last start. Likely to settle just off the pace and he must be respected again. Something for the Multiples: MUSIQUE DE LA NUIT (1) TAREEKH (5) AL NADER (7) MASARAH (3)

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 48 day let-up. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Sakhir on December 12 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Hot Dancer with 61.5kg at $2.62. Last start 4th of 12 at Sakhir on January 9 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Sky Advocate carrying 60.5kg at $1.70. Ready to find peak form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 1:50.97 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 195 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 2:26.13 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 1:44.71 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 28/04/2025 | 166 | MDN 35 | $14,760.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:41.01 | 3-2-1 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 7/12 | 13/11/2024 | 28 | NOV 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Jason Watson | 60.5kg | 1:38.35 | 6-4-7 | 9 |
| 5.3L | $3.75 |
| 2/12 | 16/10/2024 | - | NOV 2 | $12,340.00 | Kempton Park | 1408m | NS | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:25.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 6th of 8 at this track on January 29 over 2400m, 17 len behind Nepal with 56.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation won by 1.75 len at this track November 21 over 2000m defeating King Of The Throne with 62kg at $4.60. Among the top chances.
Last Starts 28 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 | 29/01/2026 | 69 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 2:30.65 | - | 1 |
| 17.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 21/11/2025 | 218 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 62kg | 2:04.51 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/12 | 17/04/2025 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 56.5kg | 2:16.86 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 03/04/2025 | 35 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 2:34.68 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/10 | 27/02/2025 | 13 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 54.5kg | 2:28.57 | - | 9 |
| 26.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,821.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 55.5kg | 2:17.53 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at this track February 6 over 2400m defeating Mawood with 58.5kg at $4.40. The run before that 3rd of 12 at Sakhir on January 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Battyeford Boy with 59.5kg at $4.20. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58.5kg | 2:33.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 3/12 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 2:03.57 | - | 11 |
| 3.1L | $4.20 |
| 2/9 | 09/01/2026 | 200 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 2:35.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/4 | 23/06/2025 | 38 | HCP 3 | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:08.80 | 3-3-1 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/14 | 16/05/2025 | 10 | HCP 3 | $20,300.00 | Newbury | 2011m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 2:05.88 | 12-10-2 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 06/05/2025 | 60 | HCP 3 | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1906m | Neutral | Marco Ghiani | 61kg | 1:59.82 | 10-11-4 | 6 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Franky Vanhonsebrouck
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on February 12 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind Azka carrying 56.5kg at $3.60. The run before that 2nd of 7 at this track on February 6 over 2400m, nose behind Channagide carrying 59.5kg at $3.30. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 2:33.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/9 | 23/01/2026 | 107 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 59kg | 2:17.74 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/14 | 08/10/2025 | 14 | HCP APP 3U | $21,780.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Pierre-Louis Jamin | 61kg | 2:14.19 | 5-2-1 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $10.00 |
| 1/10 | 24/09/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Redcar | 2012m | Good Soft | Clifford Lee | 59kg | 2:05.62 | 2-2-1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 3/9 | 08/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $19,600.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good | George Wood | 61kg | 1:41.32 | 3-5-3 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 7 at this track on February 6 over 2400m, 15 len behind Channagide with 62kg at $7.50. Before that second last of 8 at this track on January 29 over 2400m, 20 len behind Nepal with 56kg at $4. On his best form has excellent prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 62kg | 2:33.26 | - | 6 |
| 15.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 2:30.65 | - | 5 |
| 20.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | 364 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:50.97 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 10/16 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $341,880.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59.5kg | 2:01.91 | - | 11 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 4/5 | 27/12/2024 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,408.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:30.21 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $10.00 |
| 15/16 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | HCP84-100 3U | $123,267.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | David Liska | 61kg | 2:02.32 | - | 7 |
| 30.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Anas Al Siyabi
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at Thurles October 9 over 2514m, 3.5 len behind Truth Be Told with 63.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; fourth of 11 at Dundalk All Weather February 14 2025 over 1609m, 4.5 len behind Tiberius Thunder carrying 61kg at $34. Must be included.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 09/10/2025 | 47 | HCP 3 | $27,750.00 | Thurles | 2514m | GY | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63.5kg | 2:43.25 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.75 |
| 3/14 | 23/08/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $40,620.00 | Curragh | 2414m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61.5kg | 2:37.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2025 | 27 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 2:13.13 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2025 | 22 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Scott Mccullagh | 66kg | 2:14.73 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/13 | 30/05/2025 | 26 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Down Royal | 2112m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 2:14.76 | - | 13 |
| 2.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 04/05/2025 | 26 | HCP 3 | $19,940.00 | Sligo | 2112m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 63kg | 2:21.77 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 8 at this track on February 12 over 2200m, 12 len behind Azka carrying 56.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 12 at Sakhir on January 16 over 2000m, 24 len behind Battyeford Boy with 60kg at $41. Fully tested on his 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 56.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 8 |
| 12.5L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 60kg | 2:03.57 | - | 6 |
| 24.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 19/12/2025 | 246 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good | Ali Isa | 59kg | 2:23.08 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/12 | 17/04/2025 | 28 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59kg | 2:16.86 | - | 10 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/03/2025 | 13 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 2:02.30 | - | 4 |
| 24.8L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $316,957.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 2:37.72 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track February 12 over 2000m defeating Crypto Princess with 62kg at $10. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track on February 6 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Azka carrying 59kg at $41. Among the winning hopes on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 62kg | 2:04.27 | - | 13 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 4/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 59kg | 2:03.28 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $41.00 |
| 15/17 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | HCP0-75 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 59.5kg | 1:35.90 | - | 17 |
| 25.3L | $14.00 |
| 8/17 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 60.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $13.00 |
| 7/14 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 60kg | 1:13.36 | - | 11 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/11/2025 | 231 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:27.41 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track on February 12 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Lazarus Dream with 60.5kg at $21. The run before that second last of 7 at this track on February 6 over 2400m, 8 len behind Channagide carrying 56.5kg at $10. Close to a win. One of the better 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 60.5kg | 2:04.27 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56.5kg | 2:33.26 | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 56.5kg | 2:17.74 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $18.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 2:35.08 | - | 1 |
| 9.7L | $3.20 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58.5kg | 2:26.13 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 61kg | 1:36.62 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Ali
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 14 at this track on February 12 over 2000m, 28 len behind Lazarus Dream with 60.5kg at $7. The run before that 10th of 17 at this track on January 29 over 1600m, 10 len behind Almonaady carrying 61.5kg at $18. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 2:04.27 | - | 11 |
| 28.7L | $7.00 |
| 10/17 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-75 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 1:35.90 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2026 | 97 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 58.5kg | 2:03.57 | - | 2 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/19 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | David Egan | 59kg | 2:11.12 | 19-13-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 28/09/2025 | 31 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | David Egan | 57kg | 2:10.80 | 9-7-4 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $7.50 |
| 8/11 | 28/08/2025 | 5 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Southwell | 2212m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 55.5kg | 2:20.66 | 5-6-8 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 54kgs
Stats

Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 54kgs