Bahrain Race 7 - The Avenues-Bahrain Cup Stakes
BYLINE (1) resumes after finishing runner-up over 1600m in Group 1 company here in late January, and his first-up record is strong, having scored fresh last campaign. He is nicely placed in this and is the one to beat. BUSSENTO (3) continues to hold his form well, winning a Group 1 here two starts back before a close third over 1400m at the inner circuit. His early speed should have him in a prominent position throughout, and he won't be far away. HI ROYAL (4) returns from a 9-week break and was placed when resuming over 2000m at the inner track last preparation, suggesting he can perform well fresh again. Check the markets. ATHAN (2) comes off a narrow second over 1400m at this venue, finishing just a neck from the winner, and brings consistent form that keeps him in the conversation. Include in all top 4 combos.

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 7 at this track in the BHRG1 January 30 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind No Retreat carrying 59.5kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len this track BHRG2 November 28 over 1600m defeating Royal Scimitar with 59.5kg at $1.80. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:35.25 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:36.26 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 55 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 5/13 | 22/02/2025 | 50 | SAUG2 OPEN 4U | $858,369.00 | Riyadh | 1351m | Good | Tom Marquand | 57kg | 1:17.88 | - | 7 |
| 7.7L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/01/2025 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $22,581.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Seamie Heffernan | 57kg | 1:35.58 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.72 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 43 day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, neck behind Bussento with 58kg at $8.50. Before that won by 1.5 len at Sakhir Inner February 6 over 1600m defeating Gulmarg with 57.5kg at $17. Doesn't need to improve much to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $8.50 |
| 1/10 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 10/15 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | 2:02.27 | - | 10 |
| 10.7L | $31.00 |
| 13/13 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Rosie Jessop | 57kg | 2:03.02 | - | 7 |
| 45.2L | $8.50 |
| 1/4 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 59kg | 1:51.89 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:24.38 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $2.37 |

Jockey: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of nine weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation third of 8 at this track in the BHRG3 January 30 over 2000m, 2.25 len behind Sovereign Spirit with 58kg at $7. First up last campaign second of 13 at Sakhir Inner December 19 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Nesthorn with 60kg at $7. Looks a key runner.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 1:50.11 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 19/12/2025 | 90 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Jason Hart | 60kg | 2:03.02 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/14 | 20/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ayr | 1609m | Soft | Shane Gray | 63kg | 1:42.80 | 10-11-8 | 13 |
| 6.0L | $23.00 |
| 13/17 | 05/09/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Soft | Rowan Scott | 61kg | 1:41.87 | 11-12-13 | 13 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run won by a nose at Sakhir Inner BHRG1 March 27 over 1400m defeating Cracking Gold with 58kg at $4.20. Before that 4th of 14 at this track in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Bussento with 58kg at $6. Has the ability to be in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:21.68 | - | 9 |
| 0.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/14 | 19/02/2026 | 48 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/11 | 02/01/2026 | 36 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $3.75 |
| 3/5 | 27/11/2025 | 223 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:12.81 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 18/04/2025 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:10.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $2.00 |
| 1/9 | 04/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $42,373.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:21.16 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 8th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1800m, 7 len behind Signalman with 61kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on January 30 over 1600m, 6 len behind No Retreat carrying 58kg at $41. Beaten comfortably last start but is capable of better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/15 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 61kg | 1:49.19 | - | 12 |
| 7.6L | $19.00 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:35.25 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4U | $37,369.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:22.84 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Jason Hart | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:36.26 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59kg | 1:37.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 43 day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at this track in BHRG1 on February 19 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Bussento carrying 56kg at $29. The run before that second last of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind Athan with 56.5kg at $3.50. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 56kg | 1:23.06 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $29.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 56.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 2 |
| 10.1L | $3.50 |
| 4/10 | 23/01/2026 | 36 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 61kg | 1:34.98 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $3.40 |
| 1/10 | 18/12/2025 | 98 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:30.39 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $2.10 |
| 1/10 | 11/09/2025 | 28 | HCP 3U | $16,610.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Edward Greatrex | 61kg | 1:24.73 | 8-8-1 | 3 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/11 | 14/08/2025 | 14 | HCP 3 | $64,580.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good Firm | Richard Kingscote | 60.5kg | 1:39.64 | 3-2-3 | 9 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Weight: 54kgs
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Weight: 54kgs
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Weight: 54kgs