Bahrain Race 5 - The Chairman's Cup By Binaa (Domestic Group 1)
SOVEREIGN SPIRIT (1) was prominent throughout when fourth over 2100m at Riyadh last time. With the pace to settle in the leading division, his best form puts him right in the mix. WESTRIDGE (9) has been consistent of late, finishing second over 1800m at this track most recently. A useful type who is holding his form well, he gets his chance to break through. CALIF (3) arrives off a win two weeks ago, scoring by nearly a length over 2200m at this track. He is racing with confidence and should be competitive again. TAWAAREQ (7) turned in a disappointing run when well beaten over 2100m at Riyadh last start. He has talent on his day and, if he finds his best, is capable of finishing in the top 3.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 2100m, 4 len behind Gran Descans carrying 62kg at $4.50. The run before that favourite; won by a nose at this track BHRG3 January 30 over 2000m defeating Cracksking carrying 58kg at $1.95. This is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP90-110 4U | $190,114.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Connor Beasley | 62kg | 2:09.76 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 30/01/2026 | 35 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.95 |
| 1/5 | 26/12/2025 | 294 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | 2:07.20 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.37 |
| 1/10 | 07/03/2025 | 13 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $316,957.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Tomas Lukasek | 58kg | 2:37.72 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 22/02/2025 | 22 | SAUG2 CUP 4U | $858,369.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Ryan Moore | 57kg | 2:07.74 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 2/7 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $241,935.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:58.94 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 2100m, 9 len behind Gran Descans with 55.5kg at $19. Before that 4th of 8 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Nepal with 61kg at $5. Can do a lot better than that last run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | HCP90-110 4U | $190,114.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | I Ortiz Jr | 55.5kg | 2:09.76 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/8 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 2:30.65 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 7/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Stephane Ladjadj | 61.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 5 |
| 11.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $13.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 57kg | 1:53.63 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.33 |
| 1/5 | 04/04/2025 | 29 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 64kg | 2:34.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $1.66 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at this track BHRLR February 19 over 2200m defeating Bedouin Prince with 58kg at $13. The run before that 5th of 9 at this track in BHRLR on January 16 over 1800m, 6 len behind Phantom Flight carrying 58kg at $2.90. Can get the job done 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Calif with 58kg at $26. Before that 4th of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sovereign Spirit with 58kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. First-up scored a big 4 len win at this track BHRLR January 16 over 1800m defeating Hi Royal with 59.5kg at $2.45. Second run from a spell 9th of 11 at Riyadh in the SAUG1 SAUG1 NEOM TURF CUP on February 14 over 2100m, 11 len behind Royal Champion carrying 57kg at $26. Safely held last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 29 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $1,140,684.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/01/2026 | 112 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 1:47.99 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $2.45 |
| 1/13 | 26/09/2025 | 101 | LR OPEN 3U | $78,040.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | Seamie Heffernan | 61.5kg | 2:11.61 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/06/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:04.79 | 11-12-7 | 15 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/05/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 2:06.03 | 2-3-3 | 3 |
| 5.8L | $23.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/04/2025 | 54 | LR OPEN 4U | $108,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 1:36.73 | 10-11-6 | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mirko Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after a year won by 2 len at Abu Dhabi LR February 7 over 2400m defeating West Wind Blows with 58kg at $4.60. Previously second-up settled well back; won by a head at Meydan February 7 2025 over 2410m defeating El Cordobes with 61kg at $7.50. This is tougher so prefer others.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/02/2026 | 365 | LR OPEN 4U | $147,860.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 2:30.00 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
| 1/10 | 07/02/2025 | 49 | HCP85-105 4U | $131,579.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 61kg | 2:29.92 | 8-8-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 3/11 | 20/12/2024 | 161 | HCP85-105 3U | $126,050.00 | Meydan | 2410m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 2:27.84 | 3-1-3 | 9 |
| 2.2L | $2.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/07/2024 | 48 | HCP 3 | $187,020.00 | Newmarket Uk | 2011m | Good | William Buick | 61kg | 2:05.22 | 2-5-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/05/2024 | 201 | LR OPEN C 3 | $108,900.00 | Goodwood | 2212m | Good | Pat Dobbs | 58kg | 2:25.06 | 4-4-3 | 3 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/11/2023 | 21 | MDN 2 | $37,550.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | Slow | William Buick | 60.5kg | 1:39.01 | 2-2-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 12th of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 2100m, 13 len behind Gran Descans carrying 59kg at $6.50. The start before that 5th of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Sovereign Spirit carrying 58kg at $12. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | HCP90-110 4U | $190,114.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Stephane Ladjadj | 59kg | 2:09.76 | - | 5 |
| 13.7L | $6.50 |
| 5/8 | 30/01/2026 | 43 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 4 |
| 3.7L | $12.00 |
| 2/7 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:44.79 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/11/2025 | 239 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 20/03/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58.5kg | 2:02.30 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $2.25 |
| 5/8 | 21/02/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $217,391.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 2:13.83 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 8 at Abu Dhabi in LR on February 7 over 2400m, 2 len behind Royal Power with 59kg at $4.60. The start before that 4th of 8 at Meydan in the G3 AL KHAIL TROPHY on January 23 over 2810m, 5.5 len behind Sunway with 59kg at $6.50. Not far from the winner last time but this is a tough assignment.
Last Starts 27 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 | 07/02/2026 | 15 | LR OPEN 4U | $147,860.00 | Abu Dhabi | 2400m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 59kg | 2:30.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $4.60 |
| 4/8 | 23/01/2026 | 31 | G3 OPEN 4U | $284,553.00 | Meydan | 2810m | Good | William Buick | 59kg | 2:55.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 23/12/2025 | 50 | LR OPEN 3U | $84,400.00 | Deauville | 2500m | Neutral | Theo Bachelot | 58kg | 2:35.80 | 2-1-1 | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.50 |
| 2/6 | 03/11/2025 | 723 | LR OPEN 3U | $90,750.00 | Kempton Park | 2414m | NS | James Doyle | 60.5kg | 2:29.45 | 3-2-2 | 6 |
| 9.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/11/2023 | 21 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,010,325.00 | Flemington | 2000m | Good 4 | J P Spencer | 59kg | 2:02.01 | 1-3-9 | 2 |
| 3.4L | $2.75 |
| 2/18 | 21/10/2023 | 14 | G1 OPEN 3U | $5,150,000.00 | Caulfield | 2400m | Good 4 | J P Spencer | 54kg | 2:26.45 | 9-8-2 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.50 |