Bahrain Race 4 - Majid Rashid Alzayani Cup Stakes (Domestic Group 2)
BATTYEFORD BOY (9) failed to fire here over 1800m last start when well beaten, but that was a stronger race, and he now finds a far more suitable assignment. His earlier form reads better than it looks on paper, and he is capable of taking this out. ROLLAJAM (2) hasn't featured in his last couple but wasn't far away when fourth over this trip last time. He has the right level of ability for this grade and only needs to hold that form to be competitive. KNIGHT OF HONOUR (3) produced a solid placing on the inside course two runs back before struggling in Group company over 2200m. This is a clear drop in class, and he's good enough to figure in the top 4. PHOENIX PASSION (6) has been below his best in recent outings but steps into a race that lacks depth and should get conditions to suit. A return to his earlier form would see him in the mix. Something for the Multiples: INVEIGLE (8) GRAND CITY HALL (6) SKY ADVOCATE (11) DEVASTE (1)

Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 0.8 len at Sakhir Inner March 13 over 1600m defeating Jehangeer with 59kg at $12. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Signalman carrying 55.5kg at $5. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 59kg | 1:34.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 55.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 15 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 2:03.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 54kg | 2:30.65 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $4.40 |
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 95 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 59kg | 2:03.57 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 2/4 | 13/10/2025 | 9 | 3 | $31,060.00 | Roscommon | 2112m | Soft | Gavin Ryan | 59.5kg | 2:24.83 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Signalman carrying 59kg at $13. The run before that 6th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 6 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 61kg at $26. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59kg | 1:49.19 | - | 10 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 6/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 61kg | 2:02.27 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 13/16 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 7 |
| 8.1L | $10.00 |
| 4/5 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:07.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Mark Lawson | 60.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $12.00 |
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | 211 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 57.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $8.50 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 18 len behind Calif carrying 58kg at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 2200m, 1.5 len behind Azka with 60.5kg at $4.20. Capable of more – worth another chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 2:30.65 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 11/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 2:03.02 | - | 12 |
| 32.7L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 2:18.14 | - | 2 |
| 35.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 2:30.48 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Last start 6th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 6 len behind Signalman with 58.5kg at $34. The run before that ran last of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 14 len behind Athan with 60kg at $11. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 6 |
| 6.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60kg | 1:34.36 | - | 4 |
| 14.4L | $11.00 |
| 6/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 10 |
| 7.0L | $61.00 |
| 10/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.26 | - | 3 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after two years ran last of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 2200m, 36 len behind Azka with 62kg at $21. Previously second-up second last in a small field at Sakhir Inner on January 19 2024 over 1600m, 4 len behind Royal Scimitar with 59kg. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 706 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 62kg | 2:19.66 | - | 9 |
| 36.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/14 | 08/03/2024 | 7 | HCP0-95 3U | $46,154.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 62kg | 2:01.78 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 01/03/2024 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $40,816.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Gerald Mosse | 57kg | 2:00.80 | - | 6 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/02/2024 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $121,396.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Harry Davies | 60kg | 2:01.72 | - | 7 |
| 1.1L | $1.00 |
| 3/16 | 02/02/2024 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $121,396.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:50.53 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $1.00 |
| 3/4 | 19/01/2024 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,673.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Gerald Mosse | 59kg | 1:38.90 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Last start 9th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 10 len behind Signalman with 58kg at $8.50. The start before that 11th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 12 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 59.5kg at $10. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/15 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:49.19 | - | 3 |
| 10.9L | $8.50 |
| 11/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 59.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Szczepan Mazur | 59.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Husain Makki | 58.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 2/8 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 61.5kg | 1:50.37 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/6 | 07/11/2025 | 218 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 61kg | 2:18.63 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 19 len behind Signalman with 59.5kg at $34. The run before that ran last of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2000m, 38 len behind Dain Ma Nut In with 62kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 59.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 13 |
| 19.9L | $34.00 |
| 15/15 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 2:02.27 | - | 14 |
| 38.2L | $17.00 |
| 8/13 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 2:03.02 | - | 4 |
| 12.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:36.26 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $8.00 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 1:37.11 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 18/04/2025 | 29 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 21 len behind Signalman with 55kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Azka carrying 55.5kg at $6. Expected to finish much closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/15 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55kg | 1:49.19 | - | 8 |
| 21.6L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | 29 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 2:03.57 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/12/2025 | 13 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:30.39 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58.5kg | 1:36.62 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 231 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 61.5kg | 1:38.78 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $4.40 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after five months 10th of 12 at Sakhir Inner on February 26 over 2400m, 14 len behind Whathappensinvegas carrying 59kg at $23. Previously second-up 8th of 12 at Dundalk All Weather on February 28 2025 over 2112m, 9 len behind Heather with 61kg at $23. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 26/02/2026 | 140 | HCP0-90 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | A Alkhamis | 59kg | 2:28.84 | - | 0 |
| 14.7L | $23.00 |
| 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 |