Sakhir Race 4 - Late Abdulhadi Al Afoo Cup Hcp
YORK TOWER (4) is an imported 3-year-old having his first run in this area for the D & C Kubler stable. He is back from a break after finishing fifth over 2414m at Thirsk at his last appearance 4-and-a-half months ago. That form stacks up nicely here, and he should be very hard to hold out in maiden company. BEMERSYDE (3) resumes from a spell of 5 months. He only finished ninth at the latest run over 2011m at Sandown Park, but he had shown promise earlier, and he will be ready to rumble fresh. BLUE DANE (5) is facing the starter for the first time. By Galileo Gold and comes from the Robert Mcdowall stable. Watch for a betting push. BEATRICE SHILLING (6) is back after a break of 7 months. She started her last campaign in good style when in the placings over 1700m at Pornichet. She has had ample time to acclimatize now, and more is expected from her this season. Something for the Multiples: ARCTIC GREY (8) GRAND CITY HALL (4)
Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track January 23 over 1600m, 7 len behind Lord Montague carrying 55.5kg at $11. Previously first up; second in a small field at this track October 31 2025 over 1600m, a nose behind Atlantic Sky carrying 59kg at $6.50. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 287 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 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 55.5kg | 1:34.98 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 09/01/2026 | 35 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 59kg | 1:50.97 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 1:24.38 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $2.37 |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 21 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60kg | 1:25.26 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 31/10/2025 | 204 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 59kg | 1:36.30 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 8/12 | 10/04/2025 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,475.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Marcialis Jaures | 58.5kg | 0:58.38 | - | 12 |
| 4.1L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a seven months break. Finished off last preparation sixth of 9 at this track April 9 over 1000m, 10 len behind Almanjoor carrying 57.5kg at $9. On debut ran last of 9 at this track November 7 over 1400m, 9 len behind Chandigah carrying 55.5kg at $21. May need the run.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 09/04/2026 | 7 | HCP0-65 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Moh'd Redha | 57.5kg | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/04/2026 | 20 | MDN 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 58kg | 1:22.79 | - | 11 |
| 10.0L | $19.00 |
| 12/13 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 60kg | 1:12.98 | - | 13 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/17 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | HCP0-75 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 55kg | 1:22.63 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Moh'd Redha | 57kg | 1:13.15 | - | 2 |
| 7.6L | $26.00 |
| 15/17 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Oisin Orr | 58.5kg | 1:10.18 | - | 13 |
| 16.4L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Hasan Asghar
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a five months break. Finished off last preparation 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 with 60.5kg at $11. Has the talent to take this out.
Last Starts 147 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: Soufiane Saadi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of four-and-a-half months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign when last in a small field at Thirsk July 1 over 2414m, 10 len behind Parisian Scholar carrying 61kg at $3. First up last campaign third of 12 at Lingfield All Weather May 12 over 1609m, 3.5 len behind Savvy Disko carrying 58.5kg at $6.50. Among the leading players.
Last Starts 128 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 01/07/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $18,150.00 | Thirsk | 2414m | Good Firm | Tom Marquand | 61kg | 2:36.14 | 3-5-5 | 1 |
| 10.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/06/2026 | 25 | HCP 3 | $136,120.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Soft | Harry Davies | 54.5kg | 2:15.88 | 6-4-4 | 8 |
| 5.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/05/2026 | 152 | NOV 3U | $18,150.00 | Lingfield | 1609m | Neutral | Tom Marquand | 58.5kg | 1:39.58 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $6.50 |
| 2/4 | 11/12/2025 | 59 | NOV 2 | $43,960.00 | Chelmsford City | 1408m | Neutral | Cieren Fallon | 60.5kg | 1:26.08 | 1-1-2 | 4 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 13/10/2025 | - | NOV 2 | $36,900.00 | Yarmouth | 1411m | Good | Tom Marquand | 60.5kg | 1:24.49 | 4-5-2 | 1 |
| 1.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding (Galileo Gold - Fragrant Dawn) making his debut. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Mare back from a spell of seven months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation second last of 11 at this track March 27 over 1800m, 39 len behind The Parent carrying 55.5kg at $8. First up last campaign third of 8 at Pornichet December 28 over 1700m, 4 len behind Bonny Glitters carrying 55.5kg at $18. Solid return wouldn't surprise.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1800m | Good Firm | Husain Makki | 55.5kg | 1:48.33 | - | 8 |
| 39.4L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/03/2026 | 48 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Abdulla Faisal | 60.5kg | 2:17.94 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 24/01/2026 | 27 | MDN 4U | $20,880.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Slow | Hugo Journiac | 56.5kg | 1:41.09 | 4-4-4 | 5 |
| 3.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/8 | 28/12/2025 | 196 | CL3 4U | $24,290.00 | Pornichet | 1700m | Neutral | Ilona Chabiron | 55.5kg | 1:41.29 | 2-1-3 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 5/5 | 15/06/2025 | 13 | HCP 4U | $15,880.00 | Salisbury | 1609m | Good Firm | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:44.21 | 2-2-5 | 3 |
| 20.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/7 | 02/06/2025 | 36 | HCP 4U | $15,500.00 | Windsor | 1637m | Good | Daniel Muscutt | 61kg | 1:44.79 | 4-3-3 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Luca Carboni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Filly back from a spell of six-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign ninth of 13 at Sakhir April 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Competizione with 54kg at $23. Previously first up; tenth of 17 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Neptunian with 58kg at $6. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 203 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 54kg | 1:22.42 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $23.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/04/2026 | 6 | MDN 3U | $11,645.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 56kg | 1:22.79 | - | 12 |
| 1.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/15 | 27/03/2026 | 14 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 55kg | 1:12.78 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/13 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 58kg | 1:12.98 | - | 1 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 5/17 | 26/02/2026 | 34 | HCP0-75 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Adnan Jaffar | 57.5kg | 1:22.63 | - | 7 |
| 6.9L | $15.00 |
| 10/17 | 23/01/2026 | 92 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 58kg | 1:10.18 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $6.00 |
Jockey: A Rahim Jasim
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Is first-up after a break of seven months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at this track April 9 over 1000m, 5 len behind Almanjoor carrying 57kg at $3.25. Previously first up; fifth of 9 at this track January 23 over 1200m, 9 len behind Gwen John carrying 56kg at $17. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 09/04/2026 | 56 | HCP0-65 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1000m | Good Firm | Ali Isa | 57kg | 1:00.55 | - | 0 |
| 4.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | CL4 MDN 3 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1600m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 56kg | 1:37.62 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/14 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-70 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Rosie Jessop | 54kg | 1:13.15 | - | 15 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 118 | C34 MDN 3 | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56kg | 1:13.24 | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/09/2025 | 32 | MDN F 2 | $12,340.00 | Southwell | 1005m | Neutral | Daniel Muscutt | 57kg | 0:59.02 | 1-3-7 | 3 |
| 8.0L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 26/08/2025 | 42 | HCP NSY 2 | $16,330.00 | Ripon | 1005m | Good Firm | Sean Levey | 60kg | 0:58.66 | 2-4-4 | 5 |
| 8.5L | $5.00 |
Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 14 at Meydan January 30 over 1400m, 108 len behind Taifuu carrying 57kg at $81. On debut seventh of 12 at Meydan Dirt December 5 over 1400m, 14 len behind Lino Padrino with 55kg at $12. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 280 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | COND 3 | $203,252.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:24.20 | 8-14-14 | 1 |
| 108.4L | $81.00 |
| 9/15 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | COND 2 | $87,500.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 57kg | 1:26.46 | 13-10-9 | 5 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 7/12 | 05/12/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 55kg | 1:25.80 | 2-6-7 | 2 |
| 14.4L | $12.00 |
| 4/8 | 26/11/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Adrie De Vries | - | - | 4 |
| 1.42L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Husain Makki
Weight: 58kgs
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This Sea The Stars gelding is a four-year-old having his first start. Prefer to see under race conditions.
Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 58kgs
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Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 57.5kgs