Bahrain Race 7 - Lexus Cup (Local Group 1)
BYLINE (1) is back after a break of 6-and-a-half months. Started the last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1600m at this track. Should be hard to stop. PIZ NAIR (2) clocked-in third when first up from a spell last time out in Group 2 class on the inner circuit here over 1400m. Has a very good record here including 4 wins from 8 starts. Each way. ARCTIC DAWN (4) stuck on gamely and finished fifth over 1408m at Ascot last start after being in the firing line on the corner, when following on from his fourth at Newmarket (Rowley) the run before. Hard to beat in this. REFRESHMENT (3) is fresh from a spell of six-and-a-half months and did hit the frame when last resuming at this track over 2000m. In a different yard now, and the early money says he is ready to rumble fresh.

Jockey: Ben Sanderson
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation third of 10 at this track in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Royal Scimitar with 61kg at $2.75. First up last campaign third of 7 at this track in the BHRLR April 3 over 1600m, 0.9 len behind Piz Nair with 59.5kg at $3. Definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:34.73 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $2.75 |
| 3/7 | 03/04/2026 | 63 | BHRLR CL1 4U | $167,598.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:38.11 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 4U | $71,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:35.25 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $2.00 |
| 1/7 | 19/12/2025 | 21 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 3U | $122,511.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:36.08 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 1/7 | 28/11/2025 | 224 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59.5kg | 1:36.26 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $1.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/04/2025 | 55 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $21,186.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:34.29 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |

Jockey: C Soumillon
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months 3rd in a small field in Group 2 grade at Sakhir Inner at Sakhir Inner on October 30 over 1400m, 4 len behind Redemption Time carrying 61kg. Previously second-up 5th of 11 in Group 2 grade at this track at this track on January 2 over 1400m, 6 len behind No Retreat with 58kg at $3.75. Strong winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 30/10/2026 | 189 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN | $18,868.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61kg | 1:21.82 | - | 0 |
| 4.3L | $1.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 60.5kgs
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 second in a small field at this track in the BHRG1 BHRG1 Bahrain Gold Cup April 24 over 2000m, 2.5 len behind Hi Royal carrying 58kg at $11. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track January 16 over 2000m, 3 len behind Battyeford Boy carrying 59kg at $19. Can return in winning form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 58kg | 2:00.64 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/04/2026 | 13 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP | $558,659.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 58kg | 2:28.77 | - | 6 |
| 11.5L | $23.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/03/2026 | 8 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 62kg | 1:48.87 | - | 11 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/9 | 13/03/2026 | 22 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 59kg | 1:34.03 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $12.00 |
| 7/15 | 19/02/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 55.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 15 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 2:03.28 | - | 5 |
| 1.6L | $4.40 |

Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 41-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 18 at Ascot on October 3 over 1408m, 2.5 len behind Mezcala carrying 61.5kg at $29. Before that 4th of 12 at Newmarket (Rowley) on September 26 over 1408m, 2 len behind Sword carrying 62kg at $6.50. Thereabouts last start and looks a definite winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/18 | 03/10/2026 | 7 | HCP 3U | $326,690.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Callum Shepherd | 61.5kg | 1:26.26 | 5-2-5 | 18 |
| 2.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/12 | 26/09/2026 | 37 | HUNT HCP 3U | $72,600.00 | Newmarket (Rowley) | 1408m | Good Firm | Billy Loughnane | 62kg | 1:22.39 | 12-10-4 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 8/14 | 20/08/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | York | 1609m | Good Soft | Hector Crouch | 61.5kg | 1:40.20 | 9-7-8 | 1 |
| 6.0L | $29.00 |
| 1/10 | 08/08/2026 | 14 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newmarket Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Hector Crouch | 63.5kg | 1:23.97 | 3-3-1 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/16 | 25/07/2026 | 37 | HCP 3U | $272,240.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Colin Keane | 61.5kg | 1:27.56 | 2-2-6 | 7 |
| 2.3L | $29.00 |
| 24/28 | 18/06/2026 | 12 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | Ascot Uk | 1408m | Good Firm | Zac Lloyd | 60.5kg | 1:25.44 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at this track in the BHRLR February 19 over 2200m, 14 len behind Calif with 58kg at $41. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at this track in the BHRLR January 16 over 1800m, 8 len behind Phantom Flight carrying 58kg at $13. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 268 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 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 9 |
| 14.3L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 4U | $285,307.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 2:03.32 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/01/2026 | 97 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 58kg | 1:47.99 | - | 8 |
| 9.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 11/10/2025 | 28 | HCP 4U | $92,250.00 | York | 2062m | Good | George Wood | 56.5kg | 2:10.31 | 4-1-3 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/5 | 13/09/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $110,700.00 | Chester | 2472m | Good Soft | Silvestre De Sousa | 59.5kg | 2:36.61 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 4.8L | $13.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/08/2025 | 42 | HCP 3U | $217,790.00 | York | 2414m | Good Firm | David Egan | 58kg | 2:29.42 | 5-2-5 | 10 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after seven months ran second last in a small field in Group 2 class at Sakhir Inner at Sakhir Inner on October 30 over 1400m, 9 len behind Redemption Time carrying 58kg. Previously second-up 6th of 13 at Sakhir Inner on December 19 over 2000m, 11 len behind Nesthorn carrying 58kg at $13. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 30/10/2026 | 189 | BHRG2 CL1 OPEN | $18,868.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 58kg | 1:21.82 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $1.00 |
| 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 |