Bahrain Race 4 - Bahrain Gold Cup (Domestic Grade 1)
MUDALLAL (4) was fifth last start over 2400 metres at this track, finishing nine lengths from the winner. He has a strong record at the trip with 3 wins from 12 attempts and should be around the mark again. DICK DASTARDLY (8) is holding his form well and is edging closer to a victory, his latest run a solid third in Group 3 company over 1600 metres on the inside track here. He will need to produce his best, but deserves respect. JERUSALEMA (9) has not won for some time but continues to race honestly, finishing third over 1800 metres on the inside track here last start. Has the speed to take a forward position and is one of the key chances. MIDHAAL (3) resumed with a pleasing third over 2400 metres at this track, beaten by 4 lengths. Fitter now, and he is expected to be competitive again.

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 12 at this track on April 17 over 2200m, 11 len behind Evergreen with 59.5kg at $11. The run before that ran last of 11 at this track in BHRG1 on April 3 over 2400m, 52 len behind Realm with 58kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | HCP0-55 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 59.5kg | 2:16.51 | - | 12 |
| 11.1L | $11.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $80,058.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 58kg | 2:32.54 | - | 2 |
| 52.6L | $51.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 34-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 15 at this track on March 21 over 2200m, 5.5 len behind December carrying 61kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 22 len behind Baraak carrying 58kg at $19. Should go well in this line up.
Last Starts 34 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: N Callan
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months 3rd of 11 at this track in BHRG1 on April 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Realm with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 2nd of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG2 on December 19 over 2000m, 3 len behind Galatia with 61kg at $3.80. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 21 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 | 03/04/2026 | 63 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $80,058.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 2:32.54 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Ahmed Maki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 5th of 11 at this track in BHRG1 on April 3 over 2400m, 9 len behind Realm carrying 58kg at $19. Before that 3rd of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 8 len behind Baraak carrying 58kg at $3.25. Can turn things around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/04/2026 | 43 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $80,058.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 2:32.54 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $19.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Alberto Sanna
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 10 at this track in BHRG2 on February 19 over 2200m, 9 len behind Baraak carrying 58kg at $7.50. Second run from a spell 6th of 11 at this track in BHRG1 on April 3 over 2400m, 9 len behind Realm with 58kg at $41. Genuine chance this time around.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 03/04/2026 | 43 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $80,058.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 58kg | 2:32.54 | - | 1 |
| 9.7L | $41.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Lee Newman
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last outing 7th of 9 at Sakhir Inner on April 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Tomahawk carrying 61.5kg at $6. At only start last preparation won by 1.0 len at this track December 5 over 1800m defeating Fatal Obsession carrying 61kg at $5.50. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 118 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 61.5kg | 1:51.08 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 273 | CL4 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 61kg | 1:53.91 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $87,163.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 56kg | 2:37.42 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $46,774.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 2:03.33 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2025 | 22 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 4 | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:51.32 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |
| 4/8 | 12/12/2024 | 13 | C34 MDN L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 57kg | 1:55.09 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $26.00 |