Bahrain Race 6 - Coolmore Cup Handicap
NESTHORN (1) is a capable gelding who found the company a bit sharp last time when finishing seventh, over 2000m on the classic course here. He has the tactical speed to take a forward spot, and this looks a far more suitable assignment. On top for us. LORD MONTAGUE (7) has been holding his form well and continues to edge closer to a win, his latest effort a solid third over 1600m at this track. He maps to get the right run just behind the speed and deserves respect despite the rise in grade. SALAMANCA LAD (3) ran well here two starts back before struggling over 2100m at Riyadh last time, finishing tenth. This is a more suitable set-up, and he's capable of bouncing back. KNIGHT OF HONOUR (6) hasn't won for some time but wasn't far away when fifth over 1800m on the classic course here last start. With Neil Callan aboard and a return to his better form, he is up to winning a race like this.

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 64.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 62-day let-up. Last start second last of 8 at Sakhir in BHRG3 on January 30 over 2000m, 10 len behind Sovereign Spirit carrying 57.5kg at $11. Before that 7th of 16 at Sakhir on January 2 over 1800m, 5 len behind Hi Royal with 63kg at $3.75. Watch for sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 57.5kg | 2:03.32 | - | 7 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 63kg | 1:50.11 | - | 10 |
| 5.0L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 19/12/2025 | 63 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 2:03.02 | - | 15 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 1/6 | 17/10/2025 | 163 | CL3 3 | $25,840.00 | Le Croise Laroc | 1800m | Soft | Luca Carboni | 54.5kg | 1:58.69 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 5/5 | 07/05/2025 | 52 | CL2 3 | $49,730.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 59kg | 2:06.72 | 4-4-5 | 4 |
| 11.3L | $6.80 |
| 5/5 | 16/03/2025 | 185 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $91,820.00 | Saint Cloud | 1600m | Soft | Mickael Barzalona | 58kg | 1:42.10 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $3.20 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track February 12 over 2200m defeating Battyeford Boy carrying 59.5kg at $3.50. The race before that favourite; won by a nose at this track February 6 over 2000m defeating Westridge with 59kg at $8.50. Genuine hope on best form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59kg | 2:03.28 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/15 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 60kg | 1:22.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.25 |
| 7/8 | 14/11/2025 | 395 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58.5kg | 1:37.11 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/10/2024 | 29 | CL2 4U | $43,620.00 | Chantilly | 1900m | Neutral | Stephane Ladjadj | 56kg | 1:56.74 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 48 day let-up. Last start 10th of 14 at Riyadh on February 13 over 2100m, 10 len behind Gran Descans carrying 55kg at $15. The race before that 3rd of 15 at this track on January 29 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 61kg at $19. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 13/02/2026 | 15 | HCP90-110 4U | $190,114.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Hollie Doyle | 55kg | 2:09.76 | - | 13 |
| 10.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/15 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 61kg | 2:02.27 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 2 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 4/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:50.11 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Marco Ghiani | 60kg | 2:03.02 | - | 10 |
| 14.9L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Tomas Lukasek | 60kg | 1:37.11 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last in a small field at Sakhir in BHRG2 on March 21 over 2000m, 5.5 len behind Panning For Gold carrying 58kg at $11. The race before that 5th of 10 at Sakhir in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind Calif carrying 58kg at $26. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 2:01.44 | - | 0 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 2/15 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $71.00 |
| 15/16 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:50.11 | - | 1 |
| 14.6L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/12/2025 | 6 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:44.79 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $29.00 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 11 at this track on March 27 over 1800m, nose behind The Parent with 60kg at $11. Before that 8th of 11 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1800m, 10 len behind Refreshment carrying 60kg at $23. Predicted to struggle.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 60kg | 1:48.33 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60kg | 1:48.87 | - | 7 |
| 10.1L | $23.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 11 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1800m, 4 len behind Refreshment with 58kg at $9.50. The run before that 8th of 10 at Sakhir in BHRLR on February 19 over 2200m, 18 len behind Calif carrying 58kg at $81. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58kg | 1:48.87 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 9 at this track on March 13 over 1600m, 5 len behind Refreshment with 61kg at $1.85. The race before that 3rd of 15 at Sakhir on February 19 over 1800m, 2.75 len behind Signalman carrying 57kg at $3. Major player on recent form.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:34.03 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.85 |
| 3/15 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:49.19 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 23/01/2026 | 109 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:34.98 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.80 |
| 1/13 | 06/10/2025 | 16 | HCP 3U | $19,930.00 | Yarmouth | 1612m | Good | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 1:36.94 | 11-5-1 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 20/09/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $45,370.00 | Newbury | 1609m | Good Soft | Finley Marsh | 56kg | 1:44.10 | 13-10-3 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $15.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $13,800.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | George Bass | 61kg | 1:36.73 | 5-5-3 | 2 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track on March 27 over 2400m, 5 len behind Thosewerethedays with 59kg at $3.80. Before that won by 1.75 len at this track February 26 over 2400m defeating Mawood carrying 54kg at $26. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 59kg | 2:28.90 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-90 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 54kg | 2:28.84 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 2:04.27 | - | 11 |
| 28.7L | $7.00 |
| 10/17 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-75 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 1:35.90 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $18.00 |
| 9/12 | 16/01/2026 | 97 | HCP0-85 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 58.5kg | 2:03.57 | - | 2 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |
| 6/19 | 11/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $46,130.00 | York | 2062m | Good | David Egan | 59kg | 2:11.12 | 19-13-6 | 10 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |