Bahrain Race 6 - The Bahrain Jockey Academy Cup Handicap
RETAJ (4) has been ultra consistent this campaign with three placings from four runs and was again solid when finishing second as favourite over 1200m here on the inside course. She maps well and looks like the one they have to beat. JADWA (14) improved on her previous run when finishing fifth over the same trip here on the inside course, and her best figures stack up well for this grade. She draws a touch wide but has the talent to be competitive. HAMIYA (5) has been freshened since a below-par run over 1200m here on the inside course, and her early speed gives her the chance to settle prominently. Her best form makes her a winning hope. HAJMAH (3) resumes after nine weeks and ended last prep with a midfield effort over this track and trip. She has shown enough ability to be considered in a race of this depth and can run well fresh. Each way value.

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 51-day let-up. Last start 6th of 18 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 1400m, 6 len behind Ezz Albahrain with 58kg at $34. The run before that 7th of 18 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 7 len behind Golden Arrow carrying 62kg at $3.90. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:25.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/18 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:14.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 59kg | 1:25.58 | - | 10 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:01.36 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $3.25 |
| 6/17 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 57kg | 1:40.34 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $4.40 |
| 2/16 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:26.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation 14th of 16 at this track January 16 over 1200m, 26 len behind Luna carrying 60kg at $21. Previously first up; ran last of 13 at this track January 2 over 1000m, 36 len behind Son Of Zous with 56kg at $19. May need the run.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 60kg | 1:15.34 | - | 3 |
| 27.0L | $21.00 |
| 13/13 | 02/01/2026 | 392 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 56kg | 1:00.01 | - | 3 |
| 36.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/18 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | MDN L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | David Liska | 57kg | 1:02.99 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 89/14 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 MDN L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | M Kolmarkaj | 58kg | - | - | 10 | 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Mohamed
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at this track January 16 over 1200m, 11 len behind Luna carrying 59kg at $6.50. On debut seventh of 14 at this track November 27 over 1200m, 9 len behind Baraak carrying 57kg at $15. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 64 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/16 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 59kg | 1:15.34 | - | 17 |
| 11.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55kg | 1:01.36 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 1:14.06 | - | 13 |
| 9.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Al Hawaj
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 11 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Deham carrying 57kg at $3.50. Before that 4th of 18 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Golden Arrow with 59.5kg at $6. Big chance to score after a near miss last start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 57kg | 1:15.20 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 4/18 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:14.29 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 55.5kg | 1:02.43 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 07/11/2025 | 253 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 54kg | 1:14.12 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/17 | 27/02/2025 | 41 | MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 57kg | 1:36.51 | - | 17 |
| 19.3L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 17/01/2025 | 36 | CL4 MDN L 4U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 57kg | 1:40.22 | - | 6 |
| 31.7L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Moh'D Redha
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 6th of 11 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1200m, 7 len behind Deham carrying 56.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 18 at this track on January 9 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Golden Arrow carrying 58kg at $13. Capable of a better run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 56.5kg | 1:15.20 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/18 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:14.29 | - | 16 |
| 2.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 225 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56.5kg | 1:02.43 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/13 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55.5kg | 0:59.91 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:12.95 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2025 | 27 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:01.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ali Moosa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 37-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 14 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mind Your Manners with 54kg at $21. The run before that 10th of 15 at this track on January 16 over 1600m, 13 len behind South China Sea carrying 58kg at $15. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 12/02/2026 | 27 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 54kg | 1:25.29 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:38.11 | - | 4 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 14/16 | 26/12/2025 | 29 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 1:13.52 | - | 15 |
| 43.4L | $12.00 |
| 11/14 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 56kg | 1:14.06 | - | 12 |
| 25.2L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Ali
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 2000m, 19 len behind Tomahawk with 52.5kg at $21. Before that 13th of 17 at Sakhir Inner on January 23 over 2000m, 12 len behind Zomaan with 57kg at $26. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 52.5kg | 2:02.72 | - | 7 |
| 19.6L | $21.00 |
| 13/17 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 57kg | 2:07.44 | - | 10 |
| 12.8L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 52.5kg | 1:52.44 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 1:25.50 | - | 8 |
| 23.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:27.44 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 07/11/2025 | 211 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60kg | 1:14.12 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 14 at this track December 12 over 1200m, 10 len behind Call Of Duty carrying 54kg at $17. Previously first up; fifth of 10 at Sakhir Inner November 7 over 1200m, 10 len behind The Blue Lady carrying 54kg at $10. May need this run.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 54kg | 1:12.30 | - | 6 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 54.5kg | 1:02.43 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 246 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 54kg | 1:14.12 | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/03/2025 | 7 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Dhay Alsaadoon | 54.5kg | 1:01.45 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 6/10 | 27/02/2025 | 20 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 54.5kg | 1:11.45 | - | 1 |
| 10.0L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/02/2025 | 28 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Milan Zatloukal | 56.5kg | 1:16.39 | - | 11 |
| 6.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ahmed Husain
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1200m, 1.1 len behind Deham with 51kg at $51. Before that 12th of 16 at this track on January 16 over 1200m, 21 len behind Luna with 60kg at $126. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 51kg | 1:15.20 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $51.00 |
| 12/16 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 60kg | 1:15.34 | - | 16 |
| 21.2L | $126.00 |
| 12/18 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 54kg | 1:14.29 | - | 7 |
| 11.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 54kg | 1:12.30 | - | 12 |
| 14.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 54kg | 1:02.43 | - | 9 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 54kg | 1:14.12 | - | 7 |
| 13.9L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 11 len behind Mowja carrying 54.5kg at $19. The run before that 10th of 17 at Sakhir Inner on January 23 over 2000m, 10 len behind Zomaan carrying 61.5kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/17 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 2:07.44 | - | 14 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59kg | 1:25.58 | - | 8 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59.5kg | 1:40.39 | - | 4 |
| 37.1L | $6.50 |
| 9/11 | 31/10/2025 | 210 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59.5kg | 1:54.30 | - | 9 |
| 18.9L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 60kg | 1:38.20 | - | 13 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |