Bahrain Race 8 - Bapco Energies Cup Hcp
REALM (6) puts an unbeaten record on the line after 4 straight wins, the latest over 2400m in Group 1 class at this track. She could be anything, and will go close again. CALIFORNIA (2) returns from a break of 6-and-a-half months. He is a consistent performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a second over 1600m at this track. Nicely placed to go one better, and roll the top pick. JERUSALEMA (5) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance 6-and-a-half months ago over 2000m in Group 1 class at this track. Keep very safe. AMWAJ (1) is back from a break of a year. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when fifth over 1600m in Group 2 grade at this track. Has switched to the A Jaleel Al Mallah stable over the break, and is capable of a top 4 finish.

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran second last in a small field at Group 2 level at this track at this track on November 27 over 1600m, 10 len behind California carrying 58kg at $4.50. When resuming last campaign 2nd in a small field at this track on December 6 2024 over 2000m, neck behind Mudallal with 55kg at $4.50. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 352 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 | 27/11/2025 | 300 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:40.21 | - | 4 |
| 10.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/3 | 31/01/2025 | 42 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP L 3U | $22,581.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:37.54 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $12,327.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Alberto Sanna | 62kg | 1:36.87 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.37 |
| 2/4 | 06/12/2024 | 273 | CUP L 3U | $12,245.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 55kg | 2:09.57 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/13 | 08/03/2024 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $84,615.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 57kg | 2:36.48 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $1.00 |
| 1/7 | 23/02/2024 | 7 | HCP0-65 L 3U | $8,032.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 2:04.50 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |

Jockey: David Probert
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 8 at this track in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Night Lantern carrying 59.5kg at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite; won by 3 len this track November 14 over 1400m defeating Hizaam carrying 62kg at $1.83. Big chance if he can find the form from last prep.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 6/6 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $41,899.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:22.91 | - | 1 |
| 15.4L | $4.00 |
| 1/6 | 27/03/2026 | 36 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 62.5kg | 1:36.85 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $1.70 |
| 2/8 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 1600m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 61kg | 1:37.05 | - | 6 |
| 11.3L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 10 |
| 16.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/12/2025 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Alberto Sanna | 61kg | 2:06.79 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at this track in the BHRG1 April 24 over 2000m, 6 len behind Jerusalema with 58kg at $1.57. When resuming last campaign third of 11 at this track in the BHRG1 April 3 over 2400m, 4 len behind Realm with 58kg at $17. Worth keeping in mind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 24/04/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 2:04.33 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $1.57 |
| 3/11 | 03/04/2026 | 63 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $76,816.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 2:32.54 | - | 12 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lewis Edmunds | 58kg | 2:02.35 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 2/7 | 19/12/2025 | 35 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $18,377.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good | Callum Shepherd | 61kg | 2:06.79 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 14/11/2025 | 210 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $45,802.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | 1:54.31 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2025 | 42 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $50,847.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 57kg | 2:02.00 | - | 6 |
| 8.2L | $3.00 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at this track in the BHRG1 April 24 over 2000m, 11 len behind Jerusalema carrying 58kg at $29. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Sakhir Inner April 2 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Tomahawk with 61.5kg at $6. Top hope if back in good order.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | BHRG1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Edinson Rodriguez | 58kg | 2:04.33 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $29.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/04/2026 | 118 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 61.5kg | 1:51.08 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 05/12/2025 | 273 | CL4 MDN 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Franky Vanhonsebrouck | 61kg | 1:53.91 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 10/12 | 07/03/2025 | 35 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP L 3U | $87,163.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Alejandro Brun | 56kg | 2:37.42 | - | 5 |
| 10.3L | $67.00 |
| 4/5 | 31/01/2025 | 28 | BHRG1 CL1 L 4 | $46,774.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 2:03.33 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/01/2025 | 22 | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 4 | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 57kg | 1:51.32 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $51.00 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign post a big 6 len win. This track BHRG1 April 24 over 2000m defeating Midhaal carrying 56kg at $3.25. When resuming last campaign failed to finish at this track January 16 over 2200m. Should be right in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | BHRG1 CUP 3U | $41,322.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 2:04.33 | - | 8 |
| 6.3L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP0-55 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 62.5kg | 1:51.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/15 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-60 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 59kg | 2:18.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/10 | 19/02/2026 | 20 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $17,118.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 2:19.21 | - | 4 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 2:02.35 | - | 3 |
| 33.3L | $51.00 |
| 0/12 | 16/01/2026 | 281 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 59kg | 2:20.12 | - | 12 |
| 99.0L | $14.00 |

Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a long spell. Only had one start last campaign won by a head in Group 1 class at this track at this track on April 3 over 2400m defeating Baraak with 56kg at $2.37. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4 len win at this track on January 16 over 2200m defeating Haddar with 55kg at $3.20. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 225 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 | 03/04/2026 | 63 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $76,816.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 2:32.54 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.37 |
| 1/12 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 3U | $57,061.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 56kg | 2:02.35 | - | 12 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/12 | 16/01/2026 | 378 | C34 MDN 3U | $11,958.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 55kg | 2:20.12 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $3.20 |
| 1/9 | 03/01/2025 | - | BHRG3 CL1 CUP L 4 | $12,903.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 57kg | 1:53.23 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after 32 weeks and blitzed its rivals when winning first up last preparation at this venue. Has the ideal draw. Dropping weight. Value play.
Last Starts 226 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 | 02/04/2026 | - | Flat | $7,878.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Hussain Asghar | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.04L | $4.00 |
| 1/18 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Hussain Asghar | 59.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 3.66L | $8.50 |
| 7/16 | 16/01/2026 | - | Flat | $7,360.00 | Sakhir | 1200m | GOOD | Hussain Asghar | 59kg | - | - | 17 |
| 10.73L | $6.50 |
| 1/14 | 05/12/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1000m | GOOD | Hussain Asghar | 55kg | 01:01.36 | - | 14 |
| 0.01L | $6.50 |
| 7/14 | 27/11/2025 | - | Flat | $1,840.00 | Sakhir | 1199m | GOOD | Hussain Asghar | 57.5kg | 01:14.06 | - | 13 |
| 1.56L | $15.00 |