Bahrain Race 5 - Empire Limo Cup Handicap
WOJTEK (13) had support last start but never came on over 1200m here when beaten 7 lengths, and he's capable of a much sharper showing this time. MISS HATHAWAY (12) wasn't far away first-up over the same trip, only 3.5 lengths off them, and although she rises in grade, she is the type who can improve quickly. LABALABA (4) was dominant over 1000m here last start, putting them away by 2.5 lengths after showing his usual early dash, and he looks set to adopt the same forward pattern again. GRAND CITY HALL (3) was 6 lengths away in a 1000m race on the classic course here last time, but has enough ability to lift, making him a genuine top-three chance.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 63kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 17 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 8 len behind Dubai Bling with 56.5kg at $17. Before that 4th of 9 at this track in BHRG2 on February 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Dream Out Loud with 58kg at $29. No threat last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/17 | 02/04/2026 | 35 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 56.5kg | 1:11.12 | - | 14 |
| 8.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58kg | 1:10.97 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $29.00 |
| 12/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57.5kg | 0:58.87 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $41.00 |
| 13/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qais Al Busaidi | 60.5kg | 1:12.53 | - | 13 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $71.00 |
| 5/18 | 02/01/2026 | 259 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 61kg | 1:10.69 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. At the latest run 2nd of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Asimov with 62kg at $5.50. Before that won by 1.3 len at this track February 26 over 1400m defeating Jarham with 62.5kg at $2.87. Should go well in this line up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 62kg | 1:23.06 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/17 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $2.87 |
| 5/17 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 55kg | 1:11.53 | - | 14 |
| 4.4L | $31.00 |
| 8/10 | 23/01/2026 | 36 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:34.98 | - | 6 |
| 10.6L | $16.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Jason Hart | 62.5kg | 1:30.39 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $3.25 |
| 4/5 | 28/11/2025 | 21 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:23.88 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Sakhir in BHRG1 on April 3 over 1000m, 6 len behind Dream Out Loud with 58kg at $34. Before that 15th of 17 at this track on April 2 over 1200m, 14 len behind Dubai Bling with 56kg at $41. Best form should see him measure right up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 03/04/2026 | 1 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $72,780.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 0:57.82 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 15/17 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 56kg | 1:11.12 | - | 4 |
| 14.7L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/03/2026 | 23 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:11.57 | - | 6 |
| 11.1L | $23.00 |
| 7/9 | 26/02/2026 | 27 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:10.97 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:12.29 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $19.00 |
| 5/13 | 16/01/2026 | 7 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Adnan Jaffar
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 42-day let-up. At the latest run won by 2.5 len at this track February 26 over 1000m defeating Brooklyn Nine Nine carrying 62kg at $12. The race before that 8th of 13 at Sakhir on January 30 over 1000m, 6 len behind Vlad carrying 60.5kg at $31. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 26/02/2026 | 27 | HCP0-75 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 62kg | 0:59.54 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 8/13 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-80 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 60.5kg | 0:59.86 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 62kg | 1:21.80 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 0:59.38 | - | 7 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/7 | 26/12/2025 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 62kg | 1:22.53 | - | 7 |
| 13.6L | $12.00 |
| 6/6 | 18/12/2025 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good | Husain Makki | 58kg | 1:16.49 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 17 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 4 len behind Sharkii with 61.5kg at $13. The race before that 11th of 13 at Sakhir on January 9 over 1200m, 15 len behind Blue Day with 61kg at $11. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/17 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 61.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $13.00 |
| 11/13 | 09/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 61kg | 1:11.83 | - | 12 |
| 15.6L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 02/01/2026 | 7 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 0:59.38 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 0:58.75 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61kg | 1:13.25 | - | 6 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 54kg | 0:58.17 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 9 len behind Asimov carrying 61kg at $26. The run before that 15th of 17 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 15 len behind Sharkii with 62kg at $21. Draws well but looks safely held.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 61kg | 1:23.06 | - | 8 |
| 9.8L | $26.00 |
| 15/17 | 12/02/2026 | 34 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 62kg | 1:11.53 | - | 13 |
| 15.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/13 | 09/01/2026 | 679 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 60.5kg | 1:11.83 | - | 2 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/15 | 01/03/2024 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 64kg | 1:23.22 | - | 15 |
| 3.3L | $1.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/02/2024 | 7 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,064.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Mathieu Pelletan | 61kg | 1:33.74 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/02/2024 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,244.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Koen Clijmans | 57kg | 1:22.62 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 1400m, 5 len behind Asimov carrying 59kg at $4. The race before that 2nd of 17 at this track on February 12 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Sharkii carrying 57.5kg at $12. Capable of bouncing back.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 59kg | 1:23.06 | - | 12 |
| 4.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/17 | 12/02/2026 | 13 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | HCP0-80 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 60kg | 0:59.86 | - | 13 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/17 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 61kg | 1:10.18 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 26/12/2025 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 60.5kg | 1:13.36 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $8.50 |
| 7/12 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 56.5kg | 1:13.25 | - | 8 |
| 13.6L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start scored a big 5 len win at this track March 13 over 1200m defeating Superior carrying 59kg at $20. The run before that 6th of 11 at this track on February 26 over 1000m, 5 len behind Labalaba with 61kg at $11. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 59kg | 1:12.98 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $20.00 |
| 6/11 | 26/02/2026 | 27 | HCP0-75 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Mohamed | 61kg | 0:59.54 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-80 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 61kg | 0:59.86 | - | 1 |
| 8.4L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 02/01/2026 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 0:59.38 | - | 1 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/12/2025 | 34 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good | Tom Eaves | 62kg | 1:30.39 | - | 7 |
| 15.8L | $12.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $24,427.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 57kg | 1:12.31 | - | 1 |
| 26.5L | $13.00 |