Bahrain Race 3 - BAS Mile Cup Handicap
SAKHR (6) was a determined maiden winner last time out, scoring by a length over 1600m on the classic course here. Shaping up nicely, and he looks certain to measure up again. ASAAFF (3) will strip fitter for this after running below expectations first-up on the classic course here, finishing fifth and beaten 7 lengths over 1600m. This is a nice drop in grade, so he is a major player. FATAL OBSESSION (5) was out of the money when resuming from a spell last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 3.5 lengths. Ideally placed and is sure to prove tough to beat. ISTANBUL (9) is a strong fresh performer back after a break of ten weeks and looking to emulate his win on the classic course here to kick off the last campaign. Makes plenty of appeal.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1800m, 2.25 len behind Tomahawk carrying 59kg at $21. The start before that 10th of 15 at Sakhir on March 21 over 2200m, 6 len behind December with 57.5kg at $17. This looks too tough.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 59kg | 1:51.08 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $21.00 |
| 10/15 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 57.5kg | 2:18.83 | - | 0 |
| 6.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | 1:37.05 | - | 2 |
| 15.0L | $29.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 6 |
| 48.6L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-65 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Qasim Jameel | 60.5kg | 1:25.37 | - | 6 |
| 15.2L | $19.00 |
| 4/5 | 05/12/2025 | 246 | CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 61kg | 2:04.93 | - | 5 |
| 24.0L | $3.75 |

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 8 at Sakhir in BHRG2 on February 19 over 1600m, 23 len behind Pheonix with 58kg at $19. The run before that ran last of 9 at this track in BHRG2 on January 23 over 1400m, 13 len behind Night Lantern carrying 58kg at $15. Genuine chance this time around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/02/2026 | 27 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:37.05 | - | 3 |
| 23.5L | $19.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 58kg | 1:23.36 | - | 7 |
| 13.5L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 62kg | 1:25.50 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/11/2025 | 13 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:40.21 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58kg | 1:54.31 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:36.64 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.62 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 10 at Sakhir on April 3 over 1600m, 7 len behind Night Lantern with 57kg at $5.50. Previously second-up 6th of 15 at Sakhir on November 28 over 1800m, 3 len behind Perast carrying 58kg at $5. Fitter again and a winning hope.
Last Starts 5 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 | 03/04/2026 | 64 | C34 MDN 3U | $23,290.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:37.23 | - | 5 |
| 7.4L | $5.50 |
| 3/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 62kg | 1:25.76 | - | 13 |
| 2.2L | $4.80 |
| 2/15 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 1:38.11 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:40.52 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $4.33 |
| 6/15 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:54.50 | - | 14 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 5/17 | 31/10/2025 | 211 | MDN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:37.37 | - | 0 |
| 5.1L | $10.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at this track January 29 over 1000m, 5 len behind The Ghost Ship carrying 59kg at $12. When resuming last campaign fourth in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG2 November 28 over 1200m, 13 len behind Zeal with 56kg at $101. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 29/01/2026 | 41 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 59kg | 1:02.25 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-65 3U | $12,251.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:25.37 | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 4/6 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 56kg | 1:12.18 | - | 4 |
| 13.8L | $101.00 |
| 5/5 | 18/04/2025 | 15 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:36.64 | - | 1 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 03/04/2025 | 27 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:34.89 | - | 4 |
| 16.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | C34 MDN L 3U | $25,357.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 59kg | 1:38.88 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 5th of 9 at this track on April 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Tomahawk with 58kg at $7.50. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Sakhir on December 5 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind The Minder carrying 59kg at $3.25. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/04/2026 | 118 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:51.08 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59kg | 1:53.91 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/17 | 21/11/2025 | 246 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 59kg | 1:40.34 | - | 12 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 1/16 | 20/03/2025 | 21 | MDN L 3U | $8,403.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 55kg | 1:36.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 2/17 | 27/02/2025 | 28 | MDN L 3U | $8,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 1:36.51 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $1.90 |
| 3/7 | 30/01/2025 | 27 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $32,258.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 1:51.33 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start won by 1.0 len at Sakhir February 19 over 1600m defeating Bairaq carrying 58kg at $5. The start before that 5th of 14 at this track on February 12 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Mind Your Manners carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Can measure up again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/18 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 4U | $11,412.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:39.02 | - | 12 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 12/02/2026 | 62 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 61.5kg | 1:25.29 | - | 9 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 7/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 63.5kg | 1:40.52 | - | 1 |
| 6.2L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 21/11/2025 | 232 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 60kg | 1:27.44 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/04/2025 | 28 | MDN L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:23.91 | - | 11 |
| 11.5L | $2.87 |
| 0/11 | 06/03/2025 | 27 | C34 MDN L 3U | $12,678.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:14.13 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by 1.0 len at this track March 27 over 1400m defeating Portofino carrying 58kg at $23. The race before that 9th of 11 at this track on February 6 over 2000m, 14 len behind Tomahawk with 62kg at $12. This is going to test her.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 58kg | 1:24.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 62kg | 2:02.72 | - | 11 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/16 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 59.5kg | 2:34.56 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 57kg | 1:52.44 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Gavin Ryan | 59kg | 1:53.91 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/17 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | CL4 MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 59kg | 1:40.34 | - | 16 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after four months 8th of 10 at Sakhir on April 3 over 1600m, 15 len behind Night Lantern carrying 54kg at $13. Previously second-up scored a big 11 len win at this track November 21 over 1600m defeating Bairaq carrying 57.5kg at $5. Should progress from that first-up run.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 03/04/2026 | 119 | C34 MDN 3U | $23,290.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 54kg | 1:37.23 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58kg | 1:53.91 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 57.5kg | 1:40.39 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $5.00 |
| 9/17 | 31/10/2025 | 204 | MDN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56kg | 1:37.37 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 10/04/2025 | 6 | HCP0-45 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 57kg | 2:06.21 | - | 10 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/04/2025 | 15 | HCP0-40 L 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 2:38.30 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $2.75 |

Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation when last in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG1 January 30 over 2000m, 22 len behind Baraak carrying 58kg at $21. Previous preparation first-up won by 0.8 len Sakhir January 2 over 2000m defeating Bairaq with 57kg at $3. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 68 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 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 4 | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 2:05.60 | - | 2 |
| 22.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/6 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 4 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:52.01 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/16 | 02/01/2026 | 295 | MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 2:08.78 | - | 16 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/4 | 13/03/2025 | 20 | C34 MDN L 3 | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 1:24.56 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/5 | 21/02/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $12,882.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 1:26.03 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 54kgs
Stats

Jockey: Adnan Jaffar
Weight: 54kgs