Sakhir Race 8 - Race 9 Hcp
AZKA (1) returns from a break of 6-and-a-half months. He was a genuine performer last prep whose most recent appearance resulted in a third over 2400m. He normally takes a run, but rates highly and a bold showing is expected. AL SHABABI (3) is back after a spell, and he started his last campaign in good style when in the placings over 2200m. He has not missed a cheque in 3 starts fresh up, including a win, and he is one of the genuine hopes in the race. HOT DANCER (2) is back from a spell of 8 months and does race well when fresh, including a win to launch last campaign over 2000m. Capable of playing a role in the finish here, so keep his safe fresh. GO SOLDIER GO (5) didn't make an impact at his last run before going for a spell on March 13 over 1900m at Meydan Dirt. He comes to hand quickly, and a change of scenery can often work wonders. Keep an eye on the market moves.

Jockey: Luca Carboni
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming today after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign third of 9 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 2400m, 4 len behind Westridge carrying 58kg at $4.33. First up last campaign second last of 8 at Sakhir November 14 over 1600m, 6 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 58.5kg at $7.50. Bold performance expected.
Last Starts 196 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 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58kg | 2:34.71 | - | 3 |
| 3.9L | $4.33 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2026 | 49 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 62kg | 2:01.47 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 59kg | 2:03.28 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $8.50 |
| 8/15 | 29/01/2026 | 34 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 58.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 11 |
| 8.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/12/2025 | 42 | C34 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 1400m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 60kg | 1:22.53 | - | 6 |
| 4.4L | $3.25 |

Jockey: Abdulla Faisal
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Entire returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last preparation fourth in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG2 March 21 over 2000m, 3.5 len behind Panning For Gold carrying 58kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len Sakhir December 5 over 2000m defeating Laser Guided carrying 61.5kg at $3.25. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | 51 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 2:01.44 | - | 0 |
| 3.4L | $5.50 |
| 4/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 59.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 8/16 | 02/01/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 16 |
| 5.3L | $9.50 |
| 1/6 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 63kg | 2:26.13 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/6 | 05/12/2025 | 160 | HCP0-80 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Jason Hart | 61.5kg | 2:03.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/3 | 28/06/2025 | 8 | HCP 3 | $18,820.00 | Lingfield | 1810m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 1:54.21 | 2-2-3 | 3 |
| 2.0L | $1.53 |

Jockey: Ali Isa
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 2200m, 8 len behind Mr Irrelevant with 61.5kg at $3.80. Previously first up; second in a small field at Sakhir December 12 over 2200m, 0.5 len behind Hot Dancer with 61.5kg at $2.62. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/04/2026 | 21 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 2:14.42 | - | 6 |
| 8.4L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 2:28.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 26/02/2026 | 48 | HCP0-90 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 62kg | 2:28.84 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 09/01/2026 | 28 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 60.5kg | 1:50.97 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $1.70 |
| 2/6 | 12/12/2025 | 195 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Ebrahim Nader | 61.5kg | 2:26.13 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $2.62 |
| 3/9 | 31/05/2025 | 33 | HCP 3 | $39,930.00 | Haydock Park | 1609m | Good | William Buick | 60kg | 1:44.71 | 5-5-3 | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Hussain Asghar
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 9 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 2400m, 9 len behind Westridge with 58kg at $23. Previously first up; eighth of 10 at Sakhir November 14 over 2200m, 35 len behind Tawaareq carrying 58.5kg at $17. Expect a bold showing.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | 7 | BHRG2 CL1 CUP 3U | $20,661.00 | Sakhir | 2400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 2:34.71 | - | 4 |
| 9.9L | $23.00 |
| 4/10 | 17/04/2026 | 15 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 61kg | 2:14.42 | - | 3 |
| 6.1L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/04/2026 | 12 | HCP80-100 4U | $145,560.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 2:01.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $4.33 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2026 | 30 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 58kg | 1:48.87 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 8/10 | 19/02/2026 | 7 | BHRLR CL1 CUP 4U | $192,582.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 58kg | 2:15.88 | - | 5 |
| 18.0L | $81.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 60.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 7 |
| 1.5L | $4.20 |

Jockey: Ebrahim Nader
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign 11th of 16 at Meydan Dirt March 13 over 1900m, 19 len behind Lahresh with 59kg at $20. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at Meydan Dirt November 21 over 1900m, 24 len behind Remorse carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | HCP70-90 3U | $72,797.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 59kg | 1:59.41 | - | 4 |
| 19.6L | $20.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | HCP85-105 3U | $114,943.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Ray Dawson | 53.5kg | 2:18.20 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $19.00 |
| 11/16 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | HCP85-105 4U | $121,951.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 55kg | 2:06.49 | 16-14-11 | 7 |
| 17.6L | $21.00 |
| 4/16 | 16/01/2026 | 42 | HCP75-95 4U | $77,236.00 | Meydan | 2200m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 60kg | 2:20.01 | 15-10-4 | 8 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 11/14 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | HCP75-95 3U | $79,167.00 | Meydan | 2000m | Fast | Hamed Al Busaidi | 62kg | 2:06.85 | 14-13-11 | 11 |
| 20.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/11/2025 | 265 | HCP85-105 3U | $124,481.00 | Meydan | 1900m | Fast | Adrie De Vries | 59.5kg | 2:00.29 | 10-7-7 | 6 |
| 24.4L | $6.50 |

Jockey: P Cosgrave
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 2200m, 15 len behind Mr Irrelevant with 60kg at $10. When resuming last campaign sixth of 16 at Sakhir January 2 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Hi Royal with 58.5kg at $41. Others make more appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 17/04/2026 | 57 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Stephane Ladjadj | 60kg | 2:14.42 | - | 7 |
| 15.4L | $10.00 |
| 13/15 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | HCP80-100 4U | $114,123.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 56.5kg | 1:49.19 | - | 14 |
| 30.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/15 | 29/01/2026 | 27 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 58.5kg | 2:02.27 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $11.00 |
| 6/16 | 02/01/2026 | 131 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 58.5kg | 1:50.11 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 24/08/2025 | 17 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | Goodwood | 1609m | Good Firm | Hollie Doyle | 64.5kg | 1:37.49 | 9-10-8 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 07/08/2025 | 26 | HCP 3U | $83,030.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | NSL | Neil Callan | 60.5kg | 2:02.87 | 8-7-9 | 8 |
| 7.3L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Hamed Abdulnabi
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign eighth of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 2200m, 11 len behind Mr Irrelevant carrying 56.5kg at $34. Previously first up; third of 9 at this track January 23 over 2200m, 4.5 len behind Mahrousa with 59kg at $3.50. Hard to have.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/04/2026 | 14 | HCP0-95 3U | $16,529.00 | Sakhir | 2200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 56.5kg | 2:14.42 | - | 11 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/04/2026 | 7 | HCP0-90 3U | $22,346.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 2:01.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 27/03/2026 | 29 | HCP0-90 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Hussain Asghar | 62kg | 2:28.90 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 26/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-90 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 59.5kg | 2:28.84 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $2.87 |
| 6/8 | 12/02/2026 | 6 | HCP0-95 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Benoit De La Sayette | 56.5kg | 2:19.66 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $3.60 |
| 2/7 | 06/02/2026 | 14 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Soufiane Saadi | 59.5kg | 2:33.26 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.30 |

Jockey: Benoit D L Sayette
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of nine months. Finished off last preparation second last of 14 at Sakhir in the BHRG1 February 19 over 1400m, 21 len behind Bussento carrying 58kg at $51. When resuming last campaign ninth of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 1400m, 8 len behind Bussento carrying 54.5kg at $31. Marginal prospect.
Last Starts 260 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 19/02/2026 | 21 | BHRG1 CL1 CUP 4U | $42,796.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Jules Mobian | 58kg | 1:23.06 | - | 12 |
| 21.1L | $51.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/01/2026 | 13 | HCP80-100 4U | $119,581.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2000m | Good Firm | Sandro Paiva | 54kg | 2:02.27 | - | 8 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 16/01/2026 | 100 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir | 1400m | Good Firm | Hasan Al Saffar | 54.5kg | 1:22.72 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $31.00 |
| 6/10 | 08/10/2025 | 10 | HCP 3U | $20,870.00 | Nottingham | 1709m | Good Soft | Archie Young | 59.5kg | 1:48.37 | 6-7-6 | 5 |
| 10.3L | $12.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/09/2025 | 15 | HCP 3U | $45,370.00 | Newcastle | 1609m | Neutral | Archie Young | 60.5kg | 1:39.94 | 1-1-2 | 12 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 10/14 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Doncaster | 1609m | Good | Warren Fentiman | 52.5kg | 1:37.45 | 6-9-10 | 1 |
| 15.8L | $41.00 |

Jockey: S Ladjadj
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of eight months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 12 at this track March 13 over 2200m, 21 len behind El Introvertido with 60kg at $15. Previously first up; third of 12 at Sakhir January 9 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Sky Advocate carrying 61kg at $4.40. Not without claims.
Last Starts 238 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 13/03/2026 | 15 | HCP0-75 3U | $8,264.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2200m | Good Firm | Qasim Jameel | 60kg | 2:17.94 | - | 11 |
| 21.5L | $15.00 |
| 12/12 | 26/02/2026 | 20 | HCP0-90 | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | A Rahim Jasim | 59.5kg | 2:28.84 | - | 3 |
| 34.2L | $12.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/02/2026 | 8 | HCP0-85 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 62kg | 2:33.26 | - | 6 |
| 15.1L | $7.50 |
| 7/8 | 29/01/2026 | 20 | HCP0-100 3U | $17,937.00 | Sakhir Inner | 2400m | Good Firm | Connor Beasley | 56kg | 2:30.65 | - | 5 |
| 20.4L | $4.00 |
| 3/12 | 09/01/2026 | 364 | CL4 MDN 3U | $12,397.00 | Sakhir | 1800m | Good Firm | Mirko Sanna | 61kg | 1:50.97 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $4.40 |
| 10/16 | 10/01/2025 | 14 | HCP80-100 4U | $341,880.00 | Sakhir | 2000m | Good Firm | Lee Newman | 59.5kg | 2:01.91 | - | 11 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats

Jockey: Qasim Jameel
Weight: 54kgs