Bahrain Race 4 - Al Fateh Cup Handicap Sponsored By Bapco Energies
MEMBERSHIP (2) returns after an 11-month break, and he has won 3 of his 4 starts, losing his jockey on the other run. He has found a suitable race, and he is expected to be hard to beat. BLACK PEARL (3) drops sharply in grade after tackling Group 2 company last start, finishing 5.5 lengths behind Zeal over 1000m on the classic course here. He has the speed to take a forward position and is an each-way threat in this easier contest. LUNA (8) has been holding her form in stronger races, finishing third in Group 2 grade here over 1200m last time, making it consecutive minor placings. This is a more suitable assignment, and she should be right in the finish. CALL TO COURT (5) didn't fire before going for a break in early January, finishing seventh over 1000m on the classic course here, but his earlier form reads well enough to make him a solid top-4 prospect.

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 6th of 14 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Mind Your Manners with 62kg at $6. Before that won by a neck at this track January 29 over 1000m defeating Alhadba with 54kg at $26. Among the winning chances.
Last Starts 49 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 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 62kg | 1:25.29 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Sandro Paiva | 54kg | 1:02.25 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 6 |
| 11.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 61kg | 1:12.30 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $19.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/11/2025 | 231 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 61.5kg | 1:27.44 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60.5kg | 1:13.52 | - | 6 |
| 16.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 61kgs
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Comments
Racing first-up today. Not seen since winning won by 0.8 len Sakhir April 17 over 1000m defeating Princess Of Monaco with 60kg at $1.30. On debut favourite; won by neck Sakhir January 17 2025 over 1200m defeating Cosmic Power with 56kg at $1.20. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 350 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | CUP L 3 | $33,898.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 60kg | 1:00.91 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $1.30 |
| 1/7 | 27/03/2025 | 34 | C34 MDN L 3 | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:12.81 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $1.90 |
| 0/5 | 21/02/2025 | 35 | CL4 MDN L 3 | $12,882.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 58kg | 1:26.03 | - | 1 |
| 99.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/3 | 17/01/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 56kg | 1:16.48 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $1.20 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Most recently ran last in a small field at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zeal with 58kg at $34. The race before that 4th of 13 at Sakhir on January 2 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Son Of Zous carrying 60kg at $4.33. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Luciano Emanuel Cabrera | 58kg | 1:00.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $4.33 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 49 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:00.53 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/5 | 31/10/2025 | 197 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Robert Winston | 58kg | 1:01.56 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/8 | 17/04/2025 | 13 | HCP0-55 L 4 | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 62kg | 1:24.67 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-50 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 59.5kg | 1:13.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on February 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Zeal with 58kg at $31. The run before that in a small field at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1000m, 4 len behind Zeal carrying 58kg at $101. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 58kg | 1:11.55 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $31.00 |
| 5/6 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 58kg | 1:00.13 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/01/2026 | 322 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 13 |
| 6.2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Royston Ffrench | 57kg | 1:12.78 | - | 3 |
| 12.0L | $81.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/02/2025 | 8 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Fayos Martin Borja | 62kg | 1:16.39 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 30/01/2025 | 48 | HCP0-55 L 3U | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jim Crowley | 56kg | 1:00.79 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of three months. Finished off last campaign seventh of 13 at Sakhir January 2 over 1000m, 7 len behind Son Of Zous carrying 60kg at $6.50. Previously first up; seventh of 10 at Sakhir December 12 over 1400m, 11 len behind South China Sea with 59kg at $6.50. Anticipating a bright start to this prep.
Last Starts 90 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $6.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 239 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 59kg | 1:25.50 | - | 2 |
| 11.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 17/04/2025 | 49 | HCP0-55 L 4 | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 63kg | 1:24.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $1.72 |
| 1/10 | 27/02/2025 | 13 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 61.5kg | 1:11.45 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $1.57 |
| 1/13 | 14/02/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57.5kg | 1:24.71 | - | 9 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 31/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $46,774.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:03.33 | - | 2 |
| 19.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Franky Vanhonsebrouck
Weight: 60kgs
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Comments
Gelding back from a spell of nine weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at this track January 29 over 1000m, 1.5 len behind The Ghost Ship carrying 60.5kg at $5. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at Sakhir November 14 over 1400m, 6 len behind California with 54kg at $8. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60.5kg | 1:02.25 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 62kg | 1:25.50 | - | 1 |
| 9.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 54kg | 1:25.08 | - | 3 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 1:11.19 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:24.94 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:12.78 | - | 10 |
| 14.0L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1200m, 4 len behind Lady Hurricane carrying 58.5kg at $2.62. The race before that 2nd of 11 at this track on January 29 over 1000m, neck behind The Ghost Ship carrying 56.5kg at $5. Has a low draw and is in the mix.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $2.62 |
| 2/11 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 56.5kg | 1:02.25 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 |
| 8/13 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 4 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Hasan Al Saffar | 56kg | 1:00.53 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/6 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 56kg | 1:12.18 | - | 1 |
| 32.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 18/04/2025 | 43 | BHRG2 CL1 L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55kg | 1:11.19 | - | 4 |
| 19.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track in BHRG2 on February 12 over 1200m, 7 len behind Zeal with 56kg at $8. The start before that 3rd in a small field at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Zeal carrying 56kg at $16. One of the prime contenders in a most suitable contest.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ray Dawson | 56kg | 1:11.55 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:00.13 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $16.00 |
| 1/16 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 1:15.34 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $2.40 |
| 2/13 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 56kg | 1:00.01 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Jason Hart | 56kg | 1:00.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 60kg | 1:14.06 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $1.72 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation third of 11 at this track January 29 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind The Ghost Ship with 56kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.5 len this track November 7 over 1200m defeating Retaj with 55.5kg at $3.75. Can figure in the finish.
Last Starts 63 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 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Luciano Emanuel Cabrera | 56kg | 1:02.25 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 60.5kg | 1:12.30 | - | 11 |
| 10.4L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59kg | 1:02.43 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |
| 1/10 | 07/11/2025 | 225 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 55.5kg | 1:14.12 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $3.75 |
| 5/8 | 27/03/2025 | 7 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Dhay Alsaadoon | 51.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $9.50 |
| 2/12 | 20/03/2025 | 41 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56kg | 1:12.95 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of a year and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign post a big 7 len win. Sakhir April 3 over 1400m defeating Call Me Maybe with 56kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at this track February 7 2025 over 1200m, 3 len behind Shgardi with 58.5kg at $6. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 364 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 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | MDN L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 56kg | 1:23.91 | - | 10 |
| 7.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2025 | 41 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/13 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:24.71 | - | 13 |
| 10.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 07/02/2025 | 370 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 58.5kg | 1:16.39 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/15 | 03/02/2024 | 8 | MDN L 3U | $8,032.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:41.40 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 7/15 | 26/01/2024 | 13 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $7,782.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 60kg | 1:24.80 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Freshened for 42 days. Last outing 14th of 18 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1600m, 19 len behind Sakhr carrying 58kg at $51. At only start last preparation second last of 17 at this track on November 21 over 1600m, 28 len behind Dick Dastardly carrying 59kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 19/02/2026 | 90 | MDN 4U | $11,412.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 58kg | 1:39.02 | - | 17 |
| 19.7L | $51.00 |
| 16/17 | 21/11/2025 | 364 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 59kg | 1:40.34 | - | 6 |
| 28.5L | $17.00 |
| 89/14 | 22/11/2024 | - | CL4 MDN L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 58kg | - | - | 8 | 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 54kgs
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Four-year-old filly (Rakan - One More Chance) at the races for the first time. Might need the run.

Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 57kgs
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Jockey: Ahmed Maki
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 56kgs
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Jockey: Ahmed Husain
Weight: 54.5kgs