Bahrain Race 3 - Imported Handicap
TAWAAREQ (4) has been out of the money in stronger races lately, including a tough run over 2100m at Riyadh, but this is a clear drop in grade, and he is capable of improving sharply with the easier company. PANNING FOR GOLD (3) continues to race honestly, and his third over 2200m here at Group 99 level reads well for this. He's consistent, handles the trip, and looks perfectly placed to break through. WAVE RIDER (6) has been freshened since a below-par run over 2000m here on the inside course, and his overall record at this distance is strong with multiple wins and placings. A return to his better form would see him competitive. BEST ADVENTURE (1) took a good step forward second-up when finishing third over 2400m here on the inside course, and with that run under his belt, he can figure in the top 3 again. Something for the Multiples: PHOENIX PASSION (6) REFRESHMENT (1) MEHMENTO (4) ROLLAJAM (2)

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Freshened for 43 days. Resuming 7th of 12 at this track on January 16 over 2000m, 6 len behind Battyeford Boy carrying 62.5kg at $7. Last start 3rd of 7 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 2400m, 1.75 len behind Channagide with 60.5kg at $3.70. Not far away last time. Worth plenty of thought.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 2:33.26 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $3.70 |
| 7/12 | 16/01/2026 | 91 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 62.5kg | 2:03.57 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/12 | 17/10/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $18,150.00 | Newcastle | 2011m | Neutral | Silvestre De Sousa | 62.5kg | 2:12.08 | 6-9-1 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 9/11 | 02/10/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $54,450.00 | Nottingham | 2011m | Good Soft | Callum Hutchinson | 57.5kg | 2:11.79 | 7-9-9 | 6 |
| 12.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/14 | 11/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $64,580.00 | Doncaster | 2392m | Good Soft | Jason Watson | 58kg | 2:35.15 | 9-7-5 | 8 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $18,450.00 | Lingfield | 2414m | Neutral | Rob Hornby | 60.5kg | 2:31.07 | 4-2-3 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 51 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 5 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 59.5kg at $11. The race before that 8th of 16 at this track on January 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Hi Royal carrying 59.5kg at $9.50. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 16 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 63kg | 2:26.13 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 160 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 2:03.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/3 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $18,820.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:54.21 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.53 |
| 1/8 | 20/06/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60.5kg | 2:02.05 | 5-1-1 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 2.75 len behind Calif carrying 58kg at $26. The run before that 4th of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Sovereign Spirit carrying 58kg at $26. Going well enough to take this out.
Last Starts 30 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: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start 12th of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 2100m, 13 len behind Gran Descans with 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 with 58kg at $12. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 5th of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind Calif carrying 58kg at $26. The race before that 2nd of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Dain Ma Nut In with 60.5kg at $9. Can do a lot better than that last run.
Last Starts 30 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 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resumes off a 51 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 26 over 2000m, neck behind Sovereign Spirit with 57kg at $4. Second run from a spell 12th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 13 len behind Dain Ma Nut In with 63kg at $4.50. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 63kg | 2:02.27 | - | 15 |
| 13.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/5 | 26/12/2025 | 92 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57kg | 2:07.20 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $31,370.00 | Pontefract | 2016m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 58kg | 2:15.09 | 3-4-1 | 1 |
| 2.3L | $1.91 |
| 3/6 | 06/09/2025 | 25 | HCP 3 | $36,900.00 | Ascot Uk | 2004m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 60kg | 2:09.77 | 5-4-3 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 12/08/2025 | 19 | HCP 3U | $47,190.00 | Hamilton Park Uk | 1810m | Good | Trevor Whelan | 60.5kg | 1:55.00 | 6-6-2 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.63 |
| 3/13 | 24/07/2025 | 40 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Yarmouth | 2011m | Soft | Trevor Whelan | 54kg | 2:09.99 | 5-7-3 | 11 |
| 3.3L | $2.20 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 60kgs
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Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 59kgs
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Weight: 58kgs
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Weight: 55kgs
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Weight: 55kgs