Bahrain Race 2 - Empire Limo Apprentice Cup Handicap
ASHCOMBE (3) wasn't far away two starts back and then boxed on for fourth over 1600m on the classic course here last time, beaten 5 lengths. He strips fitter now and looks one of the key improvers with strong winning claims. EL BASMA (7) took a nice step forward last start when finishing third over 1400m at this track. That run reads well for this grade, and she is nicely placed to go one better. WEWONITSIXTIMES (4) continues to race honestly despite a long stretch between wins, finishing fourth again over 1600m at this track last start. This is a suitable assignment, and she is capable of breaking through with the right run. ANFAL (9) was only fair last start when fifth over 1200m on the classic course here, but she's better than that, and the rise in trip should help. Expecting her to be competitive.

Jockey: Hasan Ali
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 8 len behind Al Nayelah with 62kg at $7.50. Before that 7th of 12 at this track on February 26 over 1200m, 7 len behind Lady Hurricane carrying 57.5kg at $21. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:24.87 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hamed Abdulnabi | 57.5kg | 1:10.95 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |
| 12/14 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 59kg | 1:25.29 | - | 11 |
| 10.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/11 | 06/02/2026 | 56 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 63.5kg | 1:15.20 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58kg | 1:12.30 | - | 1 |
| 8.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 61.5kg | 1:27.44 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Hussain Mohamed
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently scored a big 3.5 len win at this track March 13 over 1800m defeating Saher carrying 57kg at $19. Before that 4th of 14 at this track on February 26 over 1600m, 3 len behind San Diego with 58kg at $11. Big chance again now that the penny has dropped.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:52.32 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:36.49 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 15/18 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:25.76 | - | 18 |
| 20.6L | $31.00 |
| 3/17 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 2:07.44 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/18 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58.5kg | 1:14.29 | - | 13 |
| 6.1L | $14.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 55.5kg | 1:25.58 | - | 13 |
| 6.7L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Ahmed Husain
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 13 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1600m, 5 len behind Manikan carrying 58kg at $4.50. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on March 13 over 1800m, 6 len behind Anwaar carrying 62kg at $9.50. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:36.35 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:52.32 | - | 14 |
| 6.9L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 2:21.72 | - | 14 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | 56 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 2:02.72 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $4.50 |
| 8/10 | 12/12/2025 | 246 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:40.52 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |
| 7/11 | 10/04/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 2:06.21 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Dhay Alsaadoon
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 62 day letup. First-up 5th of 10 at Sakhir on December 12 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Asaaff carrying 60.5kg at $7.50. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on February 6 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Mowja with 56.5kg at $10. This race is well within her grasp.
Last Starts 61 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 06/02/2026 | 56 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 12/12/2025 | 246 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60.5kg | 1:40.52 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/13 | 10/04/2025 | 6 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 59kg | 0:59.91 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 04/04/2025 | 8 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 60kg | 1:38.20 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2025 | 21 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 55.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 7 |
| 16.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/03/2025 | 20 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 58.5kg | 1:01.45 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Asghar
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 11th of 14 at this track on February 26 over 1600m, 12 len behind San Diego with 58kg at $4.50. Second run from a spell second last of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 11 len behind Esrar carrying 56kg at $6.50. One of the main contenders.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 1:24.88 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $6.50 |
| 11/14 | 26/02/2026 | 482 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:36.49 | - | 10 |
| 12.4L | $4.50 |
| 5/16 | 01/11/2024 | 293 | MDN L 4U | $20,161.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 55kg | 1:38.10 | - | 16 |
| 9.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/01/2024 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $7,782.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 51kg | 1:26.67 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Al Hawaj
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Freshened for 42 days. Last run ran last of 10 at this track on February 26 over 2200m, 31 len behind Al Nader carrying 59.5kg at $13. At only start last preparation second last of 7 at this track on November 7 over 2200m, 21 len behind Sinjar with 58.5kg at $9. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 26/02/2026 | 111 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 59.5kg | 2:21.72 | - | 13 |
| 31.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/11/2025 | 364 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58.5kg | 2:23.03 | - | 7 |
| 22.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/11/2024 | 251 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,065.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Milan Zatloukal | 60.5kg | 2:28.33 | - | 8 |
| 28.8L | $1.83 |
| 4/9 | 02/03/2024 | 43 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Mathieu Pelletan | 59.5kg | 2:08.31 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 19/01/2024 | 27 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $7,782.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Mathieu Pelletan | 61.5kg | 1:40.72 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $1.00 |
| 1/5 | 23/12/2023 | 8 | HCP0-35 L 3U | $8,032.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Mathieu Pelletan | 61kg | 1:43.91 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 10 at this track on March 27 over 1400m, 3 len behind Esrar carrying 56kg at $6. Before that 6th of 18 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind Hajmah with 62kg at $7. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:24.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 6/18 | 21/03/2026 | 51 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:13.20 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/18 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:25.76 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/18 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62kg | 1:14.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $3.90 |
| 4/11 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 59kg | 1:25.58 | - | 10 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:01.36 | - | 12 |
| 1.9L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 10 at this track on April 2 over 1000m, 19 len behind Fury carrying 51.5kg at $13. The race before that 4th of 18 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hajmah with 53.5kg at $29. Fully tested on his recent run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP0-40 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 51.5kg | 1:00.91 | - | 4 |
| 19.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/18 | 21/03/2026 | 43 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 53.5kg | 1:13.20 | - | 14 |
| 4.5L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 54.5kg | 1:37.86 | - | 4 |
| 11.5L | $19.00 |
| 10/17 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 2:07.44 | - | 14 |
| 10.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 26/12/2025 | 35 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59kg | 1:25.58 | - | 8 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |
| 11/11 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59.5kg | 1:40.39 | - | 4 |
| 37.1L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 18 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1200m, 6 len behind Hajmah carrying 56kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 14 at this track on February 26 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind San Diego with 57kg at $6. Low draw and expected to go well.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 56kg | 1:13.20 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 26/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 57kg | 1:36.49 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | BHRG1 CL1 4 | $29,895.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 57kg | 1:52.76 | - | 2 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57kg | 1:52.91 | - | 1 |
| 31.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/16 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 55kg | 1:13.52 | - | 4 |
| 13.1L | $23.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 55kg | 1:01.36 | - | 15 |
| 13.1L | $19.00 |