Bahrain Race 7 - Bahrain Bred Maiden Stakes
BUSSENTO (1) brings outstanding form into this, having strung together two strong wins, the latest a narrow but determined victory in Group 1 company over 1400m on the classic course here. His record at the trip is exceptional, with 3 wins and a placing from 5 attempts, and he looks to be the one to beat again. CRACKING GOLD (4) is knocking on the door after a pair of excellent placings, including a solid third at Group 1 level last start. He maps for a soft run just behind the speed and appears very well placed to figure in the top 3 again. GULMARG (5) was not far away when sixth in Group 1 grade last time out, and he has a reliable record at this distance, boasting 2 wins and 5 placings from 10 runs. Stick with him. PIZ NAIR (8) produced an improved effort last start when finishing fourth and just over a length from the winner on the classic course here. His best form measures up well enough, and he should be included in all top 4 combos. Something for the Multiples: MEAAD (4) NIBAAL (9) ESRAR (1) DARISS (8)

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 36-day let-up. Last start won by a neck at Sakhir BHRG1 February 19 over 1400m defeating Athan carrying 58kg at $6. The run before that won by a nose at Sakhir January 16 over 1400m defeating Cracking Gold carrying 62kg at $4.40. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 1:22.72 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $4.40 |
| 2/11 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 3/4 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:51.89 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.61 |
| 2/5 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 62kg | 1:23.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Adnan Jaffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 11th of 14 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 6 len behind Bussento with 58kg at $29. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 23 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Competizione with 62kg at $8.50. Needs to improve sharply.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 6 |
| 6.6L | $29.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:21.80 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 8 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 4/6 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60.5kg | 0:58.75 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 12/12/2025 | 239 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 7 |
| 21.9L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Freshened for 36 days. First-up 2nd of 11 at Sakhir on January 16 over 1400m, nose behind Bussento carrying 61kg at $1.75. Second run from a spell 3rd of 14 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Bussento carrying 58kg at $3.25. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | 153 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:22.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 63.5kg | 1:23.03 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/20 | 30/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | David Probert | 62kg | 1:25.06 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/12 | 26/06/2025 | 31 | HCP 4U | $36,300.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 61kg | 1:24.71 | 7-4-1 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 26/05/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Redcar | 2011m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 62.5kg | 2:02.20 | 9-9-8 | 8 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 14 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Bussento with 58kg at $15. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Athan carrying 57.5kg at $6. Definite 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 10 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:22.72 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 15 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 2:03.02 | - | 11 |
| 11.1L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 218 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 57kg | 1:37.11 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run ran last of 7 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on January 30 over 1600m, 16 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $81. The race before that second last of 11 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 17 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $9. Has the ability to be in the finish.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:35.25 | - | 3 |
| 16.2L | $81.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 11 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.26 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $12.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:37.11 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 31/10/2025 | 196 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:23.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $1.72 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 4th of 14 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Bussento carrying 58kg at $6. The start before that 5th of 11 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Retreat with 58kg at $3.75. Genuine hope on latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | 223 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:12.81 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/5 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59kg | 1:09.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 5th of 9 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Chandigah carrying 58kg. The race before that 12th of 14 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 12 len behind Bussento carrying 58kg at $11. Doesn't look good enough to threaten the top few.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:11.57 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $1.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $11.00 |
| 12/18 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:10.69 | - | 6 |
| 17.2L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 27/11/2025 | 161 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:12.81 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 23/27 | 19/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 3U | $202,950.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 58.5kg | 1:23.90 | 7-7-23 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 14/05/2025 | 18 | HCP 4U | $108,900.00 | York | 1207m | Good Firm | Oisin Mcsweeney | 58.5kg | 1:10.86 | 16-15-11 | 10 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 55kgs