Bahrain Race 2 - Al Methaq Mile Listed Stakes
PHEONIX (2) is in terrific form this campaign, winning two of three runs, including a Group 2 success over 1600m at this track last start. Likely to roll forward and control the tempo, he sets a strong standard and looks the leading contender. EZZ ALBAHRAIN (5) continues to deliver, edging out his rivals by a head over this trip last time. Hard to fault his consistency, and he must be considered a genuine winning hope again. CALIFORNIA (1) finished a distant second in Group 2 company over 1600m here last start, and he has an excellent record at the distance with 2 wins from 4 attempts. With Stephane Ladjadj, who knows him well, retaining the ride, he is expected to measure up again. PISCES (6) improved nicely to finish a close second, beaten just half a length, over 1600m. He is well placed again and capable of figuring prominently in the finish.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Pheonix with 61kg at $3. The run before that 5th of 12 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 2000m, 16 len behind Realm carrying 58kg at $13. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 15 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 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:37.05 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 2:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:40.21 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:25.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 2:02.00 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.62 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently favourite; won by 11 len at this track BHRG2 February 19 over 1600m defeating California carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 4th of 12 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 2000m, 16 len behind Realm with 57kg at $2.50. No reason he cannot salute again.
Last Starts 15 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 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58.5kg | 1:37.05 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:02.35 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 267 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:52.01 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | CUP L 3 | $33,898.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60kg | 1:35.62 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/3 | 27/03/2025 | 34 | CL4 MDN L 3 | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:37.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $12,882.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56kg | 1:26.03 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zeal carrying 58kg at $34. Before that 4th of 13 at this track on January 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Son Of Zous with 60kg at $4.33. Has shown enough ability in the past to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Luciano Emanuel Cabrera | 58kg | 1:00.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $4.33 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run won by a head at Sakhir Inner January 29 over 1400m defeating Call Of Duty with 62kg at $4.40. The run before that 2nd of 16 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Luna carrying 62kg at $4. Sure to go well again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:25.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/16 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:15.34 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:13.52 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:01.36 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 0/11 | 21/11/2025 | 225 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Ali | 51kg | 1:27.44 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 54kg | 0:59.91 | - | 13 |
| 53.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Mowja with 60kg at $4.40. Before that 5th of 18 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 1400m, 3 len behind Ezz Albahrain carrying 62kg at $26. Must be respected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 60kg | 1:37.86 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 62kg | 1:25.76 | - | 14 |
| 3.3L | $26.00 |
| 6/15 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 61kg | 1:38.11 | - | 2 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 9/14 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 63kg | 1:52.44 | - | 13 |
| 5.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/6 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | HCP0-50 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 61.5kg | 2:29.08 | - | 5 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 1:25.08 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 5th of 7 at Sakhir Inner on December 19 over 1400m, 5 len behind Hizaam with 62kg at $10. Second run from a spell 5th of 8 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 1600m, 16 len behind Pheonix with 56kg at $15. Going well. Leading chance.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 62 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56kg | 1:37.05 | - | 5 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 287 | HCP0-65 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Adnan Jaffar | 62kg | 1:25.37 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2025 | 42 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:24.94 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 55kg | 1:22.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 15.8L | $2.50 |
| 3/4 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | CUP L 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 59kg | 1:41.23 | - | 3 |
| 7.8L | $1.83 |