Bahrain Race 2 - BAPCO Energies Cup Handicap
PHEONIX (2) arrives off a commanding Group 2 win over 1600m here, powering clear late to continue a strong preparation that already includes multiple victories. His recent form at the trip has been dominant, and he again shapes as the one to beat. CALIFORNIA (1) steps out following a determined Group 3 success over the same distance at the inner circuit, and his overall record at the mile is strong. With Stephane Ladjadj maintaining the partnership, he should be hard to beat. EZZ ALBAHRAIN (5) resumes after scoring over 1400m at the inner track in January, and his previous efforts suggest he can make an impact fresh at this level. BLACK PEARL (3) returns from a 9-week break, and he comes to hand quickly, having won 2 of his 3 fresh attempts. His early speed and proven ability when resuming keep him firmly in the top-4 mix. Something for the Multiples: GORDON GREY (2) THE PARENT (1) GIMMIE SHELTER (5) PHOENIX PASSION (4)

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Last start favourite; won by 2.5 len at Sakhir Inner BHRG3 March 27 over 1600m defeating Black Shadow carrying 62.5kg at $1.70. The race before that 2nd of 8 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 1600m, 11 len behind Pheonix with 61kg at $3. Can get the job done again.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 62.5kg | 1:36.85 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:37.05 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 2:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:40.21 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $1.44 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | CUP 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:25.08 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $1.83 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes here off a 43-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 11 len at this track BHRG2 February 19 over 1600m defeating California carrying 58.5kg at $2.10. Before that 4th of 12 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 2000m, 16 len behind Realm with 57kg at $2.50. Big chance again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58.5kg | 1:37.05 | - | 8 |
| 11.3L | $2.10 |
| 4/12 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:02.35 | - | 2 |
| 16.0L | $2.50 |
| 1/6 | 09/01/2026 | 267 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:52.01 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.60 |
| 1/4 | 17/04/2025 | 21 | CUP L 3 | $33,898.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60kg | 1:35.62 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $1.30 |
| 1/3 | 27/03/2025 | 34 | CL4 MDN L 3 | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:37.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.20 |
| 1/5 | 21/02/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $12,882.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56kg | 1:26.03 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 January 30 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Zeal carrying 58kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len Sakhir Inner October 31 over 1000m defeating Son Of Zous carrying 58kg at $10. Should run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 2nd in a small field at Sakhir Inner in BHRG3 on March 27 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind California with 58kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 9 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on January 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Night Lantern carrying 58kg at $7. This will test.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 27/03/2026 | 63 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:36.85 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 364 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:23.36 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:22.55 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $17.00 |
| 3/7 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 62kg | 1:36.87 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 8/13 | 29/11/2024 | 21 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 59.5kg | 1:26.49 | - | 15 |
| 16.6L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/11/2024 | 252 | CUP L 3U | $12,097.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 60kg | 1:24.92 | - | 2 |
| 4.7L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign by head Sakhir Inner January 29 over 1400m defeating Call Of Duty carrying 62kg at $4.40. First up last campaign failed to finish at Sakhir Inner November 21 over 1400m. Likely to run well.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:25.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $4.40 |
| 2/16 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:15.34 | - | 14 |
| 1.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/16 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:13.52 | - | 11 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:01.36 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $41.00 |
| 0/11 | 21/11/2025 | 225 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Ali | 51kg | 1:27.44 | - | 5 |
| 99.0L | $51.00 |
| 13/13 | 10/04/2025 | 7 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 54kg | 0:59.91 | - | 13 |
| 53.5L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th in a small field at Sakhir Inner in BHRG3 on March 27 over 1600m, 5 len behind California carrying 56kg at $23. Before that 5th of 8 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 1600m, 16 len behind Pheonix carrying 56kg at $15. Be tough to make an impression in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56kg | 1:36.85 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
| 5/8 | 19/02/2026 | 62 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56kg | 1:37.05 | - | 5 |
| 16.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 287 | HCP0-65 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Adnan Jaffar | 62kg | 1:25.37 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/03/2025 | 42 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 55kg | 1:24.94 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/01/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $17,094.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 55kg | 1:22.55 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 6/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 63kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 15.8L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 54kgs