Bahrain Race 2 - Grand Seiko - Bahrain Jewellery Centre Cup (Local Group 1)
NIGHT LANTERN (1) returns from a spell of six-and-a-half months and did win first-up last time in work over 1600m at this track. Will be tough to beat. ESRAR (5) returns from a break of six-and-a-half months. Consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a win over 1400m at this track. Finds the right race to launch another bright campaign. SHAREEFA (7) is a progressive galloper who is first-up since finishing fourth over 1600m at this track seven months ago. Has never missed the frame when fresh from a spell in two starts. Will be hard to peg back. SOUTH CHINA SEA (2) was returning from a break last time out and proved too classy, scoring easily over 1600m on the inner circuit here. Was a winner at the only previous second-up run and cannot be ruled out.

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len this track BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m defeating California with 57.5kg at $8. Previous preparation first-up won by 3 len this track April 3 over 1600m defeating Call Of Duty carrying 59kg at $4.33. Can get the job done.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 57.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 03/04/2026 | 70 | C34 MDN 3U | $22,346.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 59kg | 1:37.23 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.33 |
| 1/9 | 23/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Luciano Emanuel Cabrera | 57.5kg | 1:23.36 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/10 | 12/12/2025 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 60kg | 1:25.50 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $2.87 |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | 223 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 57.5kg | 1:40.21 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2025 | 8 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $16,949.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 54kg | 1:36.64 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $2.50 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last start won by 1.5 len at Sakhir Inner on November 6 over 1600m defeating Membership with 58.5kg. At only start last preparation 4th of 8 at Group 2 level at this track at this track on April 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Night Lantern carrying 57kg at $10. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 8 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 | 06/11/2026 | 196 | HCP0-65 3U | $7,547.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58.5kg | 1:34.64 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $1.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/04/2026 | 84 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:36.87 | - | 2 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 3/6 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 4 | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 58kg | 2:05.60 | - | 4 |
| 11.3L | $1.70 |
| 1/15 | 16/01/2026 | 35 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 1:38.11 | - | 14 |
| 2.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/10 | 12/12/2025 | 260 | C34 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:25.50 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/3 | 27/03/2025 | - | CL4 MDN L 3 | $16,807.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 56kg | 1:37.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months 3rd of 7 at Sakhir Inner on October 30 over 1200m, 6 len behind Son Of Zous carrying 61kg. Previously second-up 5th of 7 in Group 2 grade at Sakhir Inner at Sakhir Inner on December 19 over 1000m, 7 len behind Zeal carrying 58kg at $6.50. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 30/10/2026 | 189 | CUP | $11,321.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 61kg | 1:12.69 | - | 0 |
| 6.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | 1:13.63 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 03/04/2026 | 1 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,899.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 58kg | 1:22.91 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 4/12 | 02/04/2026 | 62 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 60kg | 1:13.41 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $13.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/01/2026 | 28 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $19,971.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Luciano Emanuel Cabrera | 58kg | 1:00.13 | - | 5 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/13 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 60kg | 1:00.01 | - | 11 |
| 3.6L | $4.33 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
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 seventh of 15 at this track April 24 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Esrar carrying 62kg at $3.25. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track November 27 over 2400m, 1.0 len behind Majarah carrying 60.5kg at $7. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 204 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 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | HCP0-55 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 1:25.21 | - | 4 |
| 2.6L | $3.25 |
| 4/12 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | HCP0-55 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 62kg | 2:16.51 | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 62kg | 1:51.08 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 1/15 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 2:18.83 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58kg | 1:37.05 | - | 1 |
| 14.5L | $13.00 |
| 3/13 | 29/01/2026 | 6 | HCP0-50 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 63kg | 2:21.32 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of six-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by 1.5 len this track April 24 over 1400m defeating The Boy Wonder carrying 55kg at $9. When resuming last campaign third of 18 at this track March 21 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Hajmah carrying 61.5kg at $7.50. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | HCP0-55 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 55kg | 1:25.21 | - | 15 |
| 1.5L | $9.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 6 | MDN 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:24.88 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 3/18 | 21/03/2026 | 64 | HCP0-35 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 61.5kg | 1:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $7.50 |
| 14/16 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | Good Firm | Jefferson Smith | 60kg | 1:15.34 | - | 3 |
| 27.0L | $21.00 |
| 13/13 | 02/01/2026 | 392 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 56kg | 1:00.01 | - | 3 |
| 36.7L | $19.00 |
| 2/18 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | MDN L 3U | $8,163.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | Good Firm | David Liska | 57kg | 1:02.99 | - | 15 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 15 at this track April 24 over 1400m, 2 len behind Esrar with 57.5kg at $29. Previously first up; second last of 11 at Sakhir Inner October 31 2025 over 1800m, 22 len behind Space X carrying 56.5kg at $8. Marginal chance.
Last Starts 204 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/15 | 24/04/2026 | 15 | HCP0-55 4U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57.5kg | 1:25.21 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 13 | HCP0-50 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Mohammed Jamil | 57.5kg | 1:39.22 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 27/03/2026 | 49 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 58kg | 1:24.87 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $23.00 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-40 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 62kg | 2:02.72 | - | 11 |
| 14.1L | $12.00 |
| 8/16 | 23/01/2026 | 28 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Mark Lawson | 59.5kg | 2:34.56 | - | 6 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HCP0-45 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Salem Alajmi | 57kg | 1:52.44 | - | 5 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |