Bahrain Race 6 - Economic Development Board Cup Hcp
The feature of the day is the Bahrain International Trophy. ROYAL CHAMPION (7) is a proven international performer, who has winning form on this track. He has put in some big runs against the best in the world, and he looks perfectly placed to add to his fine record in this. WIMBLEDON HAWKEYE (10) was a last start winner at Longchamp at G2 level, and it is important to note Christophe Soumillon has travelled to retain the ride. He can repeat the dose. SALLAAL (8) made plenty of progress this year, and heads into this off a hat-trick of wins. He has plenty of upside, and can take this out. PHINEAS (6) did not fire in the same race as the second pick when finishing sixth of 7 as the favourite. He is too good to drop just yet, so follow your money. MILITARY ORDER (5) has placed here in the past, and won his last start at Dundalk at Listed level 7 weeks ago. Charlie Appleby reigns supreme in this part of the world, and has to always be respected.

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation third in a small field at this track in the BHRG1 BHRG1 Bahrain Gold Cup April 24 over 2000m, 4 len behind Hi Royal with 59.5kg at $1.66. When resuming last campaign sixth of 8 at this track in the BHRG2 November 14 over 2000m, 7 len behind Royal Champion carrying 58kg at $19. Might need the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59.5kg | 2:00.64 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.66 |
| 3/9 | 03/04/2026 | 43 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP | $558,659.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:28.77 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/10 | 19/02/2026 | 34 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/01/2026 | 28 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | C Soumillon | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/11/2025 | 90 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $19.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation won by neck Goodwood 4yo+ Sw+P July 31 over 1810m defeating Boiling Point carrying 60.5kg at $4. First up last campaign fourth of 16 at Ascot in the LR Wolferton Stakes June 16 over 2011m, 2.25 len behind Map Of Stars carrying 59.5kg at $17. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 31/07/2026 | 45 | OPEN 4U | $181,490.00 | Goodwood | 1810m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 60.5kg | 1:52.95 | 1-1-1 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/06/2026 | 122 | LR OPEN 4U | $226,870.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59.5kg | 2:04.91 | 1-1-4 | 15 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/02/2026 | 62 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $1,123,596.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 9 |
| 24.3L | $21.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/12/2025 | 30 | G1 OPEN | $7,874,016.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57kg | 2:02.29 | 2-2-4 | 7 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/11/2025 | 90 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 16/08/2025 | 30 | G3 OPEN 3U | $104,060.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62.5kg | 2:06.84 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58kgs
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First-up. Finished off last preparation by 2.5 len this track BHRG1 BHRG1 Bahrain Gold Cup April 24 over 2000m defeating Refreshment carrying 58kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign second of 7 at this track in the BHRLR April 3 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Piz Nair with 58kg at $2.87. Not ready yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 2:00.64 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 03/04/2026 | 63 | BHRLR CL1 4U | $167,598.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:38.11 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.87 |
| 3/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 16/01/2026 | 14 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/16 | 02/01/2026 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 62kg | 1:50.11 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 19/12/2025 | 90 | HCP84-100 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Jason Hart | 60kg | 2:03.02 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Billy Loughnane
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes here off a 62-day let-up. Most recently ran last of 8 in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on September 12 over 2011m, 12 len behind Hotazhell with 61kg at $41. Before that 4th of 9 in the G1 King George Vi & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot on July 25 over 2414m, 4.5 len behind Kalpana with 61kg at $51. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 12/09/2026 | 49 | G1 3U | $2,143,530.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | 2:02.53 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/9 | 25/07/2026 | 20 | G1 OPEN 3U | $3,629,890.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 2:27.72 | 3-1-4 | 2 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/8 | 05/07/2026 | 15 | G1 OPEN 4U | $662,250.00 | Saint Cloud | 2400m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 2:27.27 | 1-3-5 | 4 |
| 6.7L | $14.10 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 14 | G2 OPEN 4U | $453,740.00 | Ascot Uk | 2414m | Good Firm | W M Lordan | 58.5kg | 2:27.91 | 1-6-11 | 1 |
| 19.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 06/06/2026 | 29 | G1 OPEN 4U | $1,796,490.00 | Epsom Downs | 2414m | Good Soft | W M Lordan | 58kg | 2:40.08 | 2-2-3 | 6 |
| 15.5L | $7.50 |
| 1/9 | 08/05/2026 | 237 | G2 OPEN 4U | $308,540.00 | Chester | 2112m | Good | Ryan Moore | 58.5kg | 2:08.77 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 58kgs
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Racing second-up today. Freshened for 49 days. Last outing favourite; scored a big 9 len win in the LR Diamond Stakes at Dundalk All Weather on September 25 over 2112m defeating Geryon carrying 60.5kg at $2.10. At only start last preparation 3rd of 8 in Group 2 grade at this track at this track on November 14 over 2000m, 1.3 len behind Royal Champion with 58kg at $8. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 25/09/2026 | 315 | LR 3U | $87,620.00 | Dundalk | 2112m | Neutral | W J Lee | 60.5kg | 2:12.46 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 14/11/2025 | 83 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | William Buick | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/08/2025 | 14 | G3 OPEN 3U | $125,300.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 60.5kg | 2:03.41 | 5-3-2 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
| 2/7 | 09/08/2025 | 53 | G3 OPEN 3U | $156,830.00 | Haydock Park | 2102m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 2:10.34 | 3-1-2 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/16 | 17/06/2025 | 19 | LR OPEN 4U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 2011m | Good Firm | William Buick | 61kg | 2:04.79 | 9-11-6 | 10 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/05/2025 | 38 | G3 OPEN 4U | $147,600.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2001m | Good | William Buick | 58kg | 2:06.03 | 3-2-4 | 10 |
| 6.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently ran second last of 7 in the G2 Prix Dollar at Longchamp on October 3 over 1950m, 3 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye with 58kg at $2.30. Before that favourite; scored a big 3.5 len win in the G3 Prix Du Prince D'orange at Longchamp on September 13 over 2000m defeating Herbal with 58kg at $1.90. Doesn't need to improve that much.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/10/2026 | 20 | G2 OPEN 3U | $298,050.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:00.23 | 6-6-6 | 4 |
| 2.9L | $2.30 |
| 1/6 | 13/09/2026 | 43 | G3 OPEN 3U | $118,060.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Good | Maxime Guyon | 58kg | 2:03.81 | 4-4-1 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | 42 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,030.00 | Clairefontaine | 1800m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 58.5kg | 1:45.70 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $1.60 |
| 1/7 | 20/06/2026 | 79 | LR OPEN 4U | $89,120.00 | Compiegne | 2000m | Good Soft | Maxime Guyon | 57.5kg | 2:00.23 | 5-2-1 | 6 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/11 | 02/04/2026 | 298 | CL2 4U | $41,300.00 | Chantilly | 2000m | SH | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:05.46 | 4-3-1 | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.10 |
| 3/5 | 08/06/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN CG 3 | $96,831.00 | Longchamp | 2000m | Soft | Maxime Guyon | 56kg | 2:08.75 | 4-4-3 | 2 |
| 5.3L | $2.60 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Only had one start last preparation ran second last in a small field in the G2 York Stakes on July 25 over 2112m, 5.5 len behind Item with 63kg at $4.30. First up last campaign 4th of 8 in the G1 Queen Elizabeth Ii Cup at Sha Tin on April 26 over 2000m, 2.75 len behind Romantic Warrior with 57kg at $17. Likely to feature.
Last Starts 112 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 25/07/2026 | 90 | G2 OPEN 3U | $295,360.00 | York | 2112m | Good Firm | Clifford Lee | 63kg | 2:11.56 | 4-2-4 | 2 |
| 5.5L | $4.33 |
| 4/8 | 26/04/2026 | 71 | G1 OPEN | $5,347,594.00 | Sha Tin | 2000m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:00.64 | 3-3-4 | 1 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/11 | 14/02/2026 | 92 | SAUG1 CUP 4U | $1,123,596.00 | Riyadh | 2100m | Good | Oisin Murphy | 57kg | 2:06.22 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $2.62 |
| 1/8 | 14/11/2025 | 62 | BHRG2 CL1 TRPHY 3U | $1,526,718.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | James Doyle | 58kg | 2:01.58 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.87 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 49 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,121,770.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | GY | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:04.69 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/07/2025 | 38 | G2 OPEN 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 2112m | Good | Clifford Lee | 61kg | 2:05.64 | 5-4-1 | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/5 | 30/04/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Sunshine Coast Inner Track | 1000m | Heavy | Jim Byrne | 1:03.23 | - | 2 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign won by 1.75 len Haydock Park G3 Rose Of Lncstr August 8 over 2011m defeating Sea Scout with 60.5kg at $1.50. When resuming last campaign second in a small field at Epsom Downs April 28 over 2011m, 1.0 len behind Rathgar with 62kg at $3.50. Could prove too smart for these.
Last Starts 98 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/4 | 08/08/2026 | 36 | G3 OPEN 3U | $165,340.00 | Haydock Park | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 60.5kg | 2:10.91 | 2-2-1 | 1 |
| 1.8L | $1.50 |
| 1/6 | 03/07/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 3U | $108,900.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:07.76 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/16 | 05/06/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $217,790.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good Soft | Ray Dawson | 61kg | 2:08.85 | 9-1-1 | 16 |
| 6.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 28/04/2026 | 191 | HCP 4U | $81,670.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Ray Dawson | 62kg | 2:09.36 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/10/2025 | 32 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Heavy | R Dawson | 60kg | 1:48.03 | - | 10 |
| 9.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 17/09/2025 | 62 | LR OPEN 3U | $81,670.00 | Sandown Park Uk | 1609m | Soft | Ray Dawson | 58kg | 1:46.40 | 6-5-3 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Edward Greatrex
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. At the latest run tried to lead throughout but was claimed late 3rd of 7 in the G2 Prix Dollar at Longchamp on October 3 over 1950m, 0.7 len behind Wimbledon Hawkeye carrying 58kg at $32.60. The race before that ran last of 7 in the G2 Celebration Mile at Goodwood on August 29 over 1609m, slow going 17 len behind Zavateri with 60.5kg at $6. Win doesn't look likely.
Last Starts 42 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 | 03/10/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN 3U | $298,050.00 | Longchamp | 1950m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 58kg | 2:00.23 | 1-1-3 | 5 |
| 0.7L | $32.60 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2026 | 31 | G2 OPEN 3U | $362,990.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Soft | David Probert | 60.5kg | 1:43.91 | 3-5-7 | 7 |
| 17.5L | $6.00 |
| 10/12 | 29/07/2026 | 18 | G1 OPEN 3U | $2,826,720.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Oisin Murphy | 61.5kg | 1:36.03 | 5-5-10 | 12 |
| 11.0L | $51.00 |
| 3/8 | 11/07/2026 | 36 | G2 OPEN 4U | $299,470.00 | Ascot Uk | 1609m | Good Firm | David Probert | 58.5kg | 1:40.15 | 3-1-3 | 6 |
| 0.8L | $19.00 |
| 1/8 | 05/06/2026 | 12 | G3 OPEN 3U | $226,870.00 | Epsom Downs | 1709m | Good Soft | Oisin Murphy | 61kg | 1:46.74 | 3-2-1 | 8 |
| 0.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 24/05/2026 | 23 | LR OPEN 4U | $78,030.00 | Longchamp | 1600m | Good Soft | C Soumillon | 57.5kg | 1:37.59 | 1-1-1 | 8 |
| 2.0L | $3.20 |