Bahrain Race 5 - The International Handicap
DAN TUCKER (2) has been freshened for six weeks since resuming with a sharp 1.3-length win over 1000m on the classic course here. That run should bring him on nicely, and he looks a strong chance to go back-to-back. UP THE PACE (4) resumes for the first time since January 29 and will be aiming to repeat his fresh-up win at this track at the start of last prep. He has the talent to be right in the finish. ALZAHIR (1) has had two runs back from a spell and is yet to hit top gear, the latest a sixth over 1200m in Group 2 grade on the classic course here. Draws wide but should strip fitter again. ROMAN DRAGON (3) was beaten 4 lengths into eighth over 1000m on the classic course here last start, but finds a more suitable race this time and can bounce back. Each way value.

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 62kgs
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Third-up today. Resumes off a 62 day letup. Resuming 10th of 13 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on January 16 over 1000m, 7 len behind Another Baar carrying 59.5kg at $2.80. Last start 6th of 8 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1200m, 5 len behind Chandigah carrying 61kg at $3.60. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:12.29 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.60 |
| 10/13 | 16/01/2026 | 106 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 0:59.64 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/12 | 02/10/2025 | 9 | LR OPEN 3U | $85,000.00 | Chantilly | 1100m | Good Soft | Darragh Keenan | 57kg | 1:02.22 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/09/2025 | 16 | OPEN 3U | $35,740.00 | Beverley | 1005m | Soft | Paul Mulrennan | 65kg | 1:02.61 | 3-3-2 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/14 | 07/09/2025 | 22 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 1106m | Good | George Wood | 62.5kg | 1:03.26 | 6-5-1 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $13.00 |
| 4/17 | 16/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $181,490.00 | Ripon | 1207m | Good Firm | Luke Morris | 61kg | 1:10.77 | 4-4-4 | 17 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 62kgs
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Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 1.3 len at Sakhir February 19 over 1000m defeating Partisan Hero carrying 57kg at $6.50. Previously second-up won by 1.75 len at Ayr May 1 over 1207m defeating Lightning Galaxy with 60kg at $1.30. Hard to fault on current form. Improver with winning prospects.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 19/02/2026 | 132 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 0:58.87 | - | 18 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/18 | 10/10/2025 | 33 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | York | 1005m | Good | Jack Garritty | 58.5kg | 0:58.94 | 8-5-1 | 2 |
| 0.2L | $12.00 |
| 9/14 | 07/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 1106m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 55kg | 1:03.26 | 13-12-9 | 11 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $36,300.00 | Pontefract | 1005m | Good Firm | Jack Garritty | 61.5kg | 1:05.10 | 3-4-2 | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 8/13 | 31/07/2025 | 13 | HCP 3 | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1005m | Heavy | Ryan Moore | 58kg | 0:59.23 | 9-11-8 | 13 |
| 3.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/5 | 18/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $33,210.00 | Pontefract | 1008m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 56.5kg | 1:01.73 | 3-4-1 | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. At the latest run 8th of 18 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1000m, 4 len behind Dan Tucker carrying 62kg at $8. The run before that 5th of 18 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Up The Pace with 65kg at $15. Can bounce back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 62kg | 0:58.87 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/18 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Paul Mulrennan | 65kg | 1:12.53 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |
| 13/18 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 64.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 10 |
| 17.4L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 19/12/2025 | 97 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Lee Newman | 62kg | 0:59.61 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 18/21 | 13/09/2025 | 24 | HCP 3U | $184,500.00 | Doncaster | 1136m | Good | Oisin Orr | 61kg | 1:07.03 | 17-19-18 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $51.00 |
| 6/20 | 20/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 1106m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 62.5kg | 1:03.62 | 19-15-6 | 20 |
| 3.0L | $29.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation won by 2 len at this track January 29 over 1200m defeating Commanche Falls with 58.5kg at $6.50. Won previous preparation first up won by 0.8 len at Ascot May 9 over 1207m defeating Tuco Salamanca carrying 58.5kg at $34. Can get the job done.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 29/01/2026 | 137 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/16 | 14/09/2025 | 36 | HCP 3 | $119,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 56.5kg | 1:24.62 | 6-4-4 | 17 |
| 1.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 09/08/2025 | 29 | HCP 3 | $147,600.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Suraj Narredu | 60kg | 1:13.75 | 4-2-4 | 7 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/07/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $55,350.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:25.72 | 3-2-2 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/10 | 06/06/2025 | 28 | HCP 3 | $19,930.00 | Doncaster | 1413m | Good | Kieran Shoemark | 59.5kg | 1:26.27 | 3-1-1 | 3 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 1/16 | 09/05/2025 | 184 | HCP 3 | $32,140.00 | Ascot Uk | 1207m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58.5kg | 1:11.13 | 5-2-1 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on March 21 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chandigah with 59.5kg at $10. The start before that 5th of 18 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1000m, 3 len behind Dan Tucker with 58kg at $21. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 59.5kg | 1:11.57 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 0:58.87 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 14/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:12.53 | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/18 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 13 |
| 16.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start 11th of 18 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1000m, 5 len behind Dan Tucker with 59kg at $10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on January 30 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Chandigah with 58kg at $21. Genuine hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/18 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59kg | 0:58.87 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $10.00 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 1 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 1:12.29 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 9/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 16 |
| 5.4L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 8/18 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 59.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 4 |
| 14.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/16 | 19/12/2025 | 118 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 58.5kg | 0:59.61 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign when last of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 1400m, 17 len behind Bussento carrying 58.5kg at $34. Previously first up; second last of 18 at Sakhir January 2 over 1200m, 33 len behind Chandigah with 60.5kg at $26. Prepared to watch.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58.5kg | 1:22.72 | - | 8 |
| 17.3L | $34.00 |
| 17/18 | 02/01/2026 | 359 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 60.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 8 |
| 33.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/13 | 08/01/2025 | 25 | HCP80-100 4U | $39,823.00 | Al Uqda Dirt | 1100m | Fast | Maxim Bozzio | 55.5kg | 1:05.33 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | OPEN 3U | $50,847.00 | Al Uqda | 1200m | Good | Faleh Bughenaim | 57.5kg | 1:09.95 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $1.00 |
| 9/10 | 23/11/2024 | 281 | OPEN 3U | $37,657.00 | Al Uqda | 1200m | Good | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:09.56 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/16 | 16/02/2024 | 16 | OPEN 4U | $151,745.00 | Doha | 1200m | Good | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:12.73 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 18 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Dan Tucker with 58.5kg at $8. The start before that 10th of 18 at this track on January 29 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind Up The Pace carrying 61kg at $5. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Jules Mobian | 58.5kg | 0:58.87 | - | 12 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 10/18 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:12.53 | - | 18 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $4.00 |
| 3/16 | 19/12/2025 | 11 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 58.5kg | 0:59.61 | - | 15 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/12/2025 | 325 | HCP 3U | $30,210.00 | Wolverhampton | 1207m | Neutral | Hector Crouch | 61kg | 1:12.00 | 5-4-2 | 2 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/01/2025 | 182 | HCP 3 | $83,030.00 | Newcastle | 1208m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:13.28 | 4-5-4 | 5 |
| 4.8L | $7.00 |