Bahrain Race 3 - Late Hh. Sh. Rashid Bin Isa Al Khalifa Mile Stakes
BALBOA (6) was well in the market when he finished fifth over 2400m at this track on April 9, beaten by 5 lengths. He will be a lot stronger this season, and in a modest field, he will be hard to hold out. CHINESE WHISPER (9) resumes after six-and-a-half months away, having finished sixth over 1600m on the classic course here last time out. This looks a suitable assignment, and he is worth keeping onside fresh up. BAIRAQ (1) returns from a similar break and makes his first appearance for a new stable. He finished seventh first-up last campaign over 1600m at this track, but a change of surroundings could spark improvement. ORANGE COUNTY (14) makes his debut for the Fawzi Nass stable. By Halkin, he is an unknown quantity, but market support would be worth noting and he could sneak into the placings.
Jockey: Luca Carboni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track April 9 over 2000m, 10 len behind Evergreen with 60.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 17 at this track October 31 over 1600m, 7 len behind Dick Dastardly with 58kg at $34. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 205 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 09/04/2026 | 19 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60.5kg | 2:07.34 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.35 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $1.50 |
| 2/18 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | MDN 4U | $11,412.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Kieran Shoemark | 58kg | 1:39.02 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.62 |
| 2/12 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | 1:52.32 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 63kg | 2:02.72 | - | 10 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 2/16 | 23/01/2026 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 58kg | 2:34.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Sakhir April 17 over 1000m, 8 len behind Retaj with 57.5kg at $19. Previously first up; eighth of 17 at this track October 31 over 1600m, 8 len behind Dick Dastardly with 58kg at $9. Prefer to see how he returns.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Hasan Asghar | 57.5kg | 1:00.37 | - | 6 |
| 9.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/04/2026 | 56 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 58.5kg | 2:39.59 | - | 8 |
| 74.8L | $13.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/02/2026 | 48 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:52.32 | - | 12 |
| 25.1L | $4.00 |
| 14/14 | 26/12/2025 | 28 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 1:52.44 | - | 15 |
| 16.6L | $13.00 |
| 2/15 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 1:54.50 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 8/17 | 31/10/2025 | 252 | MDN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 58kg | 1:37.37 | - | 18 |
| 8.5L | $9.00 |
Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Sakhir on April 3 over 1600m, 26 len behind Night Lantern carrying 54kg at $13. Others are preferred.
Last Starts 211 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 | 03/04/2026 | - | C34 MDN 3U | $22,346.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 54kg | 1:37.23 | - | 11 |
| 27.0L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
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Five-year-old gelding (Rakan - Wurood) at the races for the first time. Maybe later.
Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran second last of 17 at this track on October 31 over 1600m, 30 len behind Dick Dastardly with 54kg at $17. Certainly one to consider.
Last Starts 365 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/17 | 31/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Hamed Abdulnabi | 54kg | 1:37.37 | - | 15 |
| 30.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track April 9 over 2400m, 5 len behind Fahaal with 58kg at $4.50. On debut second last of 11 at Sakhir January 9 over 1200m, 29 len behind Shareefa carrying 58kg at $4.40. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 205 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 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:39.59 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/13 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | CL4 MDN 3 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:36.55 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $3.50 |
| 5/15 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 54kg | 2:18.83 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | C34 MDN | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 58kg | 1:26.01 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/14 | 06/02/2026 | 28 | MDN 3 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:01.11 | - | 9 |
| 18.1L | $13.00 |
| 10/11 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:16.16 | - | 6 |
| 29.5L | $4.40 |
Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when ran last of 10 at Sakhir on April 17 over 1600m, 22 len behind Hunters Call carrying 55kg at $51. Prefer others.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | - | CUP 3 | $33,058.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 55kg | 1:35.96 | - | 10 |
| 22.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation second last of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 1600m, 18 len behind Hunters Call carrying 58kg at $101. On debut eighth of 13 at this track March 27 over 1600m, 19 len behind Tear And Daz carrying 58kg at $10. Expected to play a major role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | CUP 3 | $33,058.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:35.96 | - | 8 |
| 18.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/13 | 27/03/2026 | - | CL4 MDN 3 | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:36.55 | - | 4 |
| 19.5L | $10.00 |