Bahrain Race 4 - Late Hh. Sh. Rashid Bin Isa Al Khalifa Sprint Cup Hcp
MERCANTILE (5) arrives off a convincing maiden win over 1609m at Kempton Park All Weather and looks a progressive type with plenty of upside. That form will stack up nicely for his first run in the Middle-East, and he is the one to beat. QALAA (7) resumes after 7 months away, having finished second over 1600m on the classic course here last time out. He also placed first-up at this track last campaign, making him a strong each-way chance. NATIONAL INTEREST (3) was below his best when eighth over 1400m on the classic course here on April 17, finishing not far from the winner. He should be competitive and this looks a suitable target. ALMONAADY (2) returns after 9 months off, having scored by a neck when last seen. That gives him a genuine chance if he picks up where he left off.

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation fifth of 13 at Sakhir April 17 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Competizione with 58kg at $12. Previously first up; fifth of 8 at this track February 6 over 2000m, 13 len behind Azka with 57kg at $8.50. Likely to be up for this.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 1:22.42 | - | 13 |
| 1.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 58kg | 1:14.65 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $7.50 |
| 2/15 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 61.5kg | 1:12.78 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/03/2026 | 35 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 1:34.03 | - | 8 |
| 13.4L | $31.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/02/2026 | 112 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57kg | 2:03.28 | - | 1 |
| 13.1L | $8.50 |
| 1/12 | 17/10/2025 | 13 | HCP 3U | $14,020.00 | Newcastle | 1421m | Neutral | Oisin Orr | 61.5kg | 1:25.76 | 1-2-1 | 9 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of nine months. Finished off last campaign by neck this track January 29 over 1600m defeating Anwaar carrying 59.5kg at $7. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track November 7 over 1400m, 2 len behind Chandigah with 57.5kg at $15. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
Last Starts 275 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | HCP0-75 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:35.90 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/18 | 09/01/2026 | 22 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 1:24.05 | - | 14 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 18/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 2:16.76 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Al Hawaj | 57.5kg | 1:27.41 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 07/11/2025 | 230 | MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ahmed Maki | 57.5kg | 1:24.61 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $15.00 |
| 10/16 | 22/03/2025 | 15 | MDN 3U | $28,448.00 | Abu Dhabi | 1600m | Good | Sam Hitchcott | 55kg | 1:36.17 | - | 14 |
| 7.5L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 1000m | Saif Al Balushi | - | - | 1 |
| 8.25L | $0.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation eighth of 13 at Sakhir April 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind Competizione with 58kg at $9. When resuming last campaign seventh of 10 at Jebel Ali December 13 over 1200m, 12 len behind Mutaany carrying 59kg at $7.50. Can return in winning form.
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 | 40 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 1:22.42 | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 08/03/2026 | 36 | HCP0-80 3U | $32,950.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 60.5kg | 1:37.68 | - | 4 |
| 10.1L | $6.00 |
| 1/14 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | MDN 4U | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:39.26 | 3-1-1 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $14.00 |
| 4/14 | 17/01/2026 | 35 | HCP0-70 3U | $30,894.00 | Jebel Ali | 1600m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 60.5kg | 1:38.26 | 4-4-4 | 4 |
| 11.6L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/12/2025 | 254 | HCP0-75 3U | $33,333.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 59kg | 1:13.28 | - | 1 |
| 12.4L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2025 | 7 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,712.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 59kg | 1:35.55 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Luca Carboni
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign 11th of 13 at Sakhir April 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Competizione carrying 58kg at $18. When resuming last campaign second last in a small field at this track October 31 over 1600m, 11 len behind Atlantic Sky with 57.5kg at $3.50. Can run a good race despite the gap between runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 17/04/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:22.42 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $18.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | HCP0-85 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 55.5kg | 1:37.31 | - | 0 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | MDN 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:22.79 | - | 9 |
| 1.0L | $2.10 |
| 3/10 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Moosa | 57.5kg | 1:35.11 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/13 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 55.5kg | 1:23.06 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $4.50 |
| 2/17 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 1:22.63 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start today. At debut, 2nd of 10 at Southwell All Weather on August 16 over 1609m, 2.5 len behind Palladas carrying 59kg at $23. Last start favourite; won by 1.3 len at Kempton Park All Weather on September 9 over 1609m defeating Assiri Heights carrying 60.5kg at $1.50. Forward showing expected.
Last Starts 52 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 | 09/09/2026 | 24 | MDN 3U | $18,150.00 | Kempton Park | 1609m | NS | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 1:39.44 | 2-1-1 | 2 |
| 1.3L | $1.50 |
| 2/10 | 16/08/2026 | - | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Southwell | 1609m | Neutral | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 1:41.53 | 1-2-2 | 4 |
| 2.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 12 at Sandown Park June 12 over 2011m, 8 len behind Chapter carrying 61kg at $8. On debut fourth of 10 at Newmarket (Rowley) April 16 over 1609m, 9 len behind Portcullis carrying 60.5kg at $11. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 141 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | 13 | HCP 3 | $20,870.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 2:12.99 | 4-5-9 | 8 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/05/2026 | 15 | HCP 3 | $27,230.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Silvestre De Sousa | 60.5kg | 2:13.75 | - | 11 |
| 4.3L | $10.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | NOV 3 | $18,150.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Sorin Moldoveanu | 56kg | 1:36.84 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 04/05/2026 | 18 | NOV 34 | $21,780.00 | Windsor | 1609m | Good Firm | Rossa Ryan | 58.5kg | 1:43.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $36,300.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1609m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60.5kg | 1:38.79 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Adnan Jaffar
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Sakhir March 21 over 1600m, 2 len behind Stellar Arrow with 58kg at $5.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track February 12 over 1600m, 6 len behind Stellar Arrow carrying 58kg at $5. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/03/2026 | 37 | C34 MDN | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:35.22 | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 125 | CL4 MDN 3 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Aidan Keeley | 58kg | 1:37.62 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $5.00 |
| 13/14 | 10/10/2025 | 18 | MDN 2 | $47,960.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Declan Mcdonogh | 58kg | 1:27.00 | - | 4 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 22/09/2025 | 46 | MDN 2 | $48,550.00 | Listowel | 1609m | Heavy | Ronan Whelan | 58kg | 1:46.86 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/9 | 07/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 1:42.50 | - | 2 |
| 12.3L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 7 at Sakhir March 21 over 1600m, 43 len behind Stellar Arrow with 58kg at $26. When resuming last campaign second last of 9 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 16 len behind Gwen John with 58kg at $10. Others make more appeal.
Last Starts 224 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 58kg | 1:35.22 | - | 0 |
| 43.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/03/2026 | 29 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 51kg | 1:12.98 | - | 2 |
| 11.7L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 12/02/2026 | 20 | CL4 MDN 3 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 55kg | 1:37.62 | - | 6 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 109 | C34 MDN 3 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:13.24 | - | 2 |
| 16.6L | $10.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/10/2025 | 20 | HCP NSY 2 | $14,020.00 | Wolverhampton | 1024m | Neutral | Mason Paetel | 57.5kg | 1:01.65 | 1-2-7 | 8 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/09/2025 | 18 | SELL 2 | $18,150.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good | Joanna Mason | 59.5kg | 1:10.44 | 3-4-5 | 1 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |