Bahrain Race 2 - Late Hh. Sh. Rashid Bin Isa Al Khalifa Opening Day Cup Mdn Stakes
PIZ NAIR (1) profiles as the one to beat, having finished last campaign with a strong second over 1600m on the classic course here. He has a proven fresh record with two first-up wins, making him the one to beat. REDEMPTION TIME (3) is an interesting runner on debut for the Maher Ebrahim stable. He showed his ability when placing first-up in Group 2 company over 1400m at this track last prep, and he can make his presence felt fresh up in this. COMPETIZIONE (4) resumes after a narrow win over 1400m on the classic course here, scoring by a neck six-and-a-half months ago. The stable switch to Maher Ebrahim is no issue, and he looks a strong each-way chance. ROYAL SCIMITAR (2) also resumes and usually comes to hand quickly, having won first-up last campaign over 1400m in Group 2 grade at this track. He deserves respect and can be right in the finish.

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 61kg at $3.25. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG2 November 27 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Devaste carrying 61kg at $2.25. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 61kg | 1:34.73 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 1/7 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | BHRLR CL1 4U | $167,598.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:38.11 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hasan Asghar
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len Sakhir BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m defeating Piz Nair carrying 59.5kg at $11. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track BHRG2 October 31 over 1400m defeating Redemption Time with 58kg at $10. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 190 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 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:34.73 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/04/2026 | 43 | BHRLR CL1 4U | $167,598.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:38.11 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $29.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Sakhir in the BHRG1 April 24 over 1200m, 8 len behind Grand Grey carrying 58kg at $5. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 October 31 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 58kg at $17. Look for a bold run.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:11.07 | - | 3 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
| 2/17 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 60kg | 1:11.12 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 59.5kg | 1:11.57 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/18 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 58kg | 0:58.87 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $21.00 |
| 14/18 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:12.53 | - | 3 |
| 8.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Edward Greatrex | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by neck Sakhir April 17 over 1400m defeating Cover Point carrying 60kg at $6. Previously first up; seventh of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Bussento carrying 57kg at $13. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 197 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 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 1:22.42 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 10/17 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 54kg | 1:11.12 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:21.68 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 1:34.03 | - | 6 |
| 12.9L | $8.50 |
| 14/14 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 1 |
| 28.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 3 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Mohammed Jamil
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation eighth of 10 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Royal Scimitar with 58kg at $4.33. When resuming last campaign second of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 1400m, a nose behind Bussento carrying 61kg at $1.75. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 190 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 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:34.73 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:21.68 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/11 | 16/01/2026 | 153 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:22.72 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $1.75 |
| 5/11 | 16/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Newbury | 1408m | Good Firm | David Probert | 63.5kg | 1:23.03 | 5-3-5 | 4 |
| 2.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/20 | 30/07/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $90,750.00 | Goodwood | 1408m | Good | David Probert | 62kg | 1:25.06 | 2-3-2 | 10 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six months. Finished off last preparation seventh of 10 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Royal Scimitar with 58kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 8 at Sakhir November 14 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 57kg at $9. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:34.73 | - | 9 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:21.68 | - | 6 |
| 2.7L | $10.00 |
| 6/14 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jack Callan | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 10 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 2/10 | 06/02/2026 | 21 | HCP0-100 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:34.36 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 57.5kg | 1:22.72 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 11/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 15 |
| 7.4L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Alec Voikhansky
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break of 28 weeks. At $41.00 was ordinary when 10th last run at this venue but was on debut last time. Lines up against a competitive field.

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First up from a break of 28 weeks. Started at $101.00 and just average when 9th last time here. Entitled to be a big price.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First up from a 28 week spell. Jumped at $101.00 and ran 6th last start here. Needs to improve.

Jockey: Franky Vanhonsebrouck
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Robert Mcdowall 3yo by Richard Pankhurst having first race start. Watch the market.
Jockey: A Elliott
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Back from a 31 week spell. Odds of $13.00 and below par when 10th last time at this venue but has a positive draw. Cannot have in this race.

Jockey: Mohammed Hassan
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Fresh after a break of 33 weeks. At $51.00 performed below standard when 12th last run at the track but having second career run. Looks too tough.

Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
First up from a 31 week break. Jumped at $26.00 and average at best when 10th last start at this track but fitter for debut run. Will need to find a new peak.

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Fawzi Nass 3yo by Halkin having first race appearance. Betting as a guide.

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Debutant 4yo by Imperial Star for trainer Fawzi Nass. Market as guide.

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 57.5kgs
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First up from a break of 28 weeks and tidy effort when 3rd first up last preparation at the track. Not at all out of this race.

Jockey: Ben Sanderson
Weight: 56kgs
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Resuming after a 82 week break. Was $3.25 and came in 5th last run at this track but can save some energy from the draw. Expecting to settle positively. Rates as one of the key chances.

Jockey: Rosie Jessop
Weight: 56kgs
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4yo by Halkin first starter for trainer Fawzi Nass. Watch the market moves.