Bahrain Race 5 - HM The King's Cup (Group 3)
REALM (12) heads into this assignment unbeaten after 3 starts, the latest a decisive Group 1 victory over 1800m here. He is well placed again, and he should get the job done again. BARAAK (7) continues to progress early in his career, putting together consecutive wins, including an emphatic 8-length Group 2 success over 2200m at this track last time. He remains on an upward path and looks like a key contender. MIDHAAL (4) resumes following a nine-week break and was successful over 1800m here when kicking off his previous campaign, placing him among the genuine hopes. MEDITERRANEAN MOON (11) also returns from a similar break and began his last preparation with a placing over this trip. With three first-up wins already on his record, he demands respect. Each way value.

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 4th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 2200m, 3.5 len behind December carrying 62kg at $10. Previously second-up ran last of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind Galatia with 58kg at $34. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/15 | 21/03/2026 | 92 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 62kg | 2:18.83 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $10.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Husain Makki | 58kg | 2:06.79 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $34.00 |
| 2/5 | 05/12/2025 | 231 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 55kg | 2:04.93 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $3.25 |
| 6/7 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 57kg | 2:02.00 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 2:16.40 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/12 | 20/03/2025 | 13 | HCP0-60 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 2:30.64 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Szczepan Mazur
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 7th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind December with 61kg at $11. Before that 8th of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 22 len behind Baraak with 58kg at $19. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 61kg | 2:18.83 | - | 0 |
| 5.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 2:19.21 | - | 8 |
| 22.4L | $19.00 |
| 2/12 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59kg | 2:20.12 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 651 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Tom Eaves | 58kg | 2:06.79 | - | 3 |
| 10.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/13 | 08/03/2024 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $84,615.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Anas Al Siyabi | 56kg | 2:36.48 | - | 8 |
| 8.3L | $1.00 |
| 3/7 | 23/02/2024 | 14 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $8,032.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 61kg | 2:04.50 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Last start 3rd of 15 at this track on March 21 over 2200m, 1.1 len behind December with 58.5kg at $3.75. The race before that won by a neck at Sakhir Inner January 29 over 2200m defeating Al Yateem carrying 61.5kg at $5.50. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 21/03/2026 | 51 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58.5kg | 2:18.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.1L | $3.75 |
| 1/13 | 29/01/2026 | 48 | HCP0-50 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 61.5kg | 2:21.32 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | HCP0-50 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 2:29.08 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $2.87 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | 211 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 62kg | 2:23.03 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $2.20 |
| 2/11 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 60.5kg | 2:06.21 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 5/12 | 20/03/2025 | 14 | HCP0-60 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55kg | 2:30.64 | - | 5 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign third of 12 at this track in the BHRG1 January 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Realm with 58kg at $8.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.3 len this track BHRG1 November 14 over 1800m defeating Mediterranean Moon with 58kg at $10. Bold performance expected.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:06.79 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:54.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 2:02.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $3.00 |
| 4/12 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $87,163.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Richard Mullen | 57kg | 2:37.42 | - | 11 |
| 3.9L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 31/01/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $64,516.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Baraak with 58kg at $3.25. Before that 6th of 12 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 2000m, 20 len behind Realm with 58kg at $13. Genuine contender under these conditions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 58kg | 2:19.21 | - | 1 |
| 8.8L | $3.25 |
| 6/12 | 30/01/2026 | 56 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 11 |
| 20.6L | $13.00 |
| 1/5 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59kg | 2:04.93 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $2.00 |
| 5/7 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:54.31 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 2:02.00 | - | 2 |
| 8.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/12 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $87,163.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 2:37.42 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $3.75 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Last outing 5th of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind Baraak with 58kg at $7.50. At only start last preparation 6th of 8 at this track in BHRG1 on January 31 2025 over 2000m, 6 len behind Galatia carrying 57kg at $21. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 19/02/2026 | 384 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58kg | 2:19.21 | - | 7 |
| 9.9L | $7.50 |
| 6/8 | 31/01/2025 | 364 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $64,516.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
| 3/13 | 02/02/2024 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $60,698.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 2:04.93 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.00 |
| 1/11 | 12/01/2024 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $11,730.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 60kg | 1:51.43 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/12/2023 | 329 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $47,511.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 2:06.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.75 |
| 1/8 | 03/02/2023 | 20 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $56,391.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57kg | 2:03.21 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 8 len at this track BHRG2 February 19 over 2200m defeating Jerusalema carrying 60kg at $1.61. The race before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win at this track BHRG1 January 30 over 2000m defeating Dick Dastardly with 58kg at $2.35. Leading 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 60kg | 2:19.21 | - | 10 |
| 8.5L | $1.61 |
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 4 | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 2:05.60 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $2.35 |
| 2/6 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:52.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $1.70 |
| 1/6 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good | Jason Hart | 57kg | 2:00.76 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $1.83 |
| 1/14 | 27/11/2025 | - | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 59kg | 1:14.06 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 56-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 11 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 2000m, 1.5 len behind Tomahawk carrying 62kg at $5.50. The start before that 4th of 13 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 2200m, 1.4 len behind Hattaab carrying 56.5kg at $18. Win doesn't look likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 2:02.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/13 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-50 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 56.5kg | 2:21.32 | - | 11 |
| 1.4L | $18.00 |
| 4/15 | 16/01/2026 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 59kg | 1:38.11 | - | 17 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 60kg | 1:52.44 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.00 |
| 8/10 | 12/12/2025 | 35 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 1:25.50 | - | 7 |
| 11.6L | $10.00 |
| 1/16 | 07/11/2025 | 7 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 1:26.04 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind December with 58.5kg at $9. Before that 4th of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Baraak carrying 56kg at $29. Cannot be ruled out despite a lacklustre effort last time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58.5kg | 2:18.83 | - | 0 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Jules Mobian | 56kg | 2:19.21 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $29.00 |
| 6/13 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-50 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 60.5kg | 2:21.32 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 16/01/2026 | 50 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 55kg | 2:20.12 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/11/2025 | 27 | HCP0-55 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57.5kg | 2:41.49 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/17 | 31/10/2025 | 197 | MDN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 56kg | 1:37.37 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |