Taif Race 9 - 7f Stakes
SHARAFAN (13) returns from a spell with the benefit of valuable race experience, where he started well in the market in each of his runs to date. He will be a lot stronger now, and from a handy gate, we think he is the one to side with. ALBAHAR AL AHMAR (2) endured a tough introduction to racing on debut but has been given ample time to mature. He has the pace to offset a tricky gate, and the early money suggests he is ready to rumble fresh up. MAKARAM (7) also resumes after showing promise during his first campaign, finishing second on debut, and he has the scope to improve with time on his side. He benefits from a kilo claim, and he shapes as a solid each-way hope. SILVADAR (14) has been bought out of the United States and is an intriguing newcomer to local conditions. If he adapts quickly, he has the talent to feature prominently. Follow any positive market moves. Something for the Multiples: ALWAKAD (22)
Jockey: Abdullah Alkhamis
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation 13th of 20 at Riyadh Dirt December 26 over 1400m, 17 len behind Riyadh Gold carrying 58kg at $26. On debut 11th of 19 at Riyadh Dirt December 19 over 1600m, 23 len behind Globally carrying 57kg at $23. Unlikely to trouble the top few.
Last Starts 210 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/20 | 26/12/2025 | 7 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:28.58 | - | 18 |
| 17.5L | $26.00 |
| 11/19 | 19/12/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Mu Alnassar | 57kg | 1:45.91 | - | 17 |
| 23.9L | $23.00 |
Jockey: Abdullah Alhussain
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when 10th of 19 at Riyadh Dirt on January 15 over 1800m, 30 len behind Walad with 55kg at $7.50. Expected to run well.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/19 | 15/01/2026 | - | HCP0-2 CGF 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | Ahmad Al Jurifany | 55kg | 1:56.71 | - | 9 |
| 30.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Abdullah Alfairouz
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
He is resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation seventh of 19 at Riyadh Dirt January 15 over 1800m, 16 len behind Walad with 54kg at $26. On debut seventh of 15 at Riyadh Dirt January 9 over 1600m, 12 len behind Alshafaq with 54kg at $11. Others rate better.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/19 | 15/01/2026 | 6 | HCP0-2 CGF 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | Bandar Aloufi | 54kg | 1:56.71 | - | 11 |
| 16.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/15 | 09/01/2026 | - | MDN CGF 3 | $15,936.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Bandar Aloufi | 54kg | 1:43.37 | - | 7 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Bandar Aloufi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when ran second last of 18 at Riyadh Dirt on January 15 over 1200m, 33 len behind Nazah carrying 58kg at $26. Cannot make a strong case.
Last Starts 190 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/18 | 15/01/2026 | - | HCP0-2 CGF 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | F Wannas | 58kg | 1:14.58 | - | 6 |
| 33.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Abdulaziz Alfouraidi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last preparation 14th of 18 at Riyadh Dirt November 13 over 1600m, 69 len behind Al Haram carrying 58kg at $34. On debut 15th of 17 at Riyadh Dirt October 18 over 1400m, 54 len behind Galb Alraad carrying 58kg at $17. May need the run.
Last Starts 253 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/18 | 13/11/2025 | 26 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Ah Alkredis | 58kg | 1:42.60 | - | 12 |
| 69.4L | $34.00 |
| 15/17 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,194.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Ah Alkredis | 58kg | 1:30.58 | - | 15 |
| 54.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Muhanad Alnassar
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign seventh of 20 at Riyadh Dirt January 23 over 1400m, 8 len behind Ashwas carrying 57kg at $17. On debut second of 10 at Riyadh Dirt January 10 over 1400m, 9 len behind Farough with 58kg at $19. Expected to prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 182 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/20 | 23/01/2026 | 13 | HCP0-2 CGF 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Mu Alnassar | 57kg | 1:30.25 | - | 9 |
| 8.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/10 | 10/01/2026 | - | HCP0-2 CGF 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | A Moreno | 58kg | 1:28.16 | - | 7 |
| 9.8L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Muhammad Aldaham
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-starter by New Bay out of Lunar Spirit. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Osama Alshahrani
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
First-starter by U S Navy Flag out of Glitterdust. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Muhannad Alshammari
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 19 at Riyadh Dirt January 22 over 1400m, 15 len behind Darbi with 58kg at $26. On debut ninth of 17 at Riyadh Dirt November 28 over 1200m, 11 len behind Ela Alamam with 58kg at $11. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 183 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/19 | 22/01/2026 | 28 | MDN CGF 3 | $15,936.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | N Alfairouz | 58kg | 1:30.67 | - | 19 |
| 15.3L | $26.00 |
| 3/18 | 25/12/2025 | 27 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | N Alfairouz | 58kg | 1:15.26 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/17 | 28/11/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1200m | Fast | N Alfairouz | 58kg | 1:17.11 | - | 5 |
| 11.7L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Tariq Almansour
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when 9th of 17 at Riyadh Dirt on October 18 over 1400m, 21 len behind Galb Alraad carrying 58kg at $13. Sure to be ready to run well.
Last Starts 279 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/17 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,194.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 58kg | 1:30.58 | - | 5 |
| 21.5L | $13.00 |
Jockey: Khaled Almimoni
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign ninth of 11 at Aqueduct September 25 over 1609m, 19 len behind Supreme Good carrying 54kg at $25.40. On debut ran last of 7 at Monmouth Park August 8 over 1006m, 23 len behind Bacio carrying 53.5kg at $4.30. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work.
Last Starts 302 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 25/09/2025 | 48 | MDN OCLM 2 | $107,034.00 | Belmont At The Big A | 1609m | M | Eric Cancel | 54kg | 1:37.89 | 7-9-9 | 5 |
| 19.6L | $25.40 |
| 7/7 | 08/08/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $81,395.00 | Monmouth Park | 1006m | Fast | Samy Camacho | 53.5kg | 0:58.87 | 6-7-7 | 6 |
| 23.3L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Aseel Alsarhani
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
First-starter by Audible out of Hana Highway. Sure to be better for this outing.
Jockey: Abdullah Alsaedi
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign seventh of 15 at Riyadh Dirt January 24 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mutakelah Ballah carrying 54kg at $34. On debut 16th of 18 at Riyadh Dirt December 6 over 1400m, 39 len behind Mas'houn carrying 56kg at $34. Might need the run.
Last Starts 181 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 24/01/2026 | 9 | HCP0-65 CGF 3 | $29,880.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Ah Alkredis | 54kg | 1:45.52 | - | 9 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/01/2026 | 14 | HCP0-2 F 3 | $19,920.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Sn Alrasheed | 57kg | 1:44.19 | - | 3 |
| 31.5L | $41.00 |
| 20/20 | 01/01/2026 | 26 | MDN F 3 | $15,936.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | A Alkhamis | 58kg | 1:45.19 | - | 10 |
| 77.9L | $41.00 |
| 16/18 | 06/12/2025 | - | W0-2 CGF 2 | $20,325.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | K Almimoni | 56kg | 1:29.76 | - | 12 |
| 39.2L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Nawaf Almudiani
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last campaign tenth of 18 at Riyadh Dirt January 31 over 1800m, 26 len behind Aesaa Kheir carrying 58kg at $13. On debut second of 15 at Riyadh Dirt October 25 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Alaghr carrying 58kg at $17. Expected to play a major role.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/18 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CUP CGF 3 | $114,068.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:53.99 | - | 2 |
| 26.3L | $13.00 |
| 9/17 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | OPEN CGF 3 | $185,259.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:40.59 | - | 10 |
| 16.0L | $13.00 |
| 3/14 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | SAUG3 CUP CGF 2 | $67,073.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:42.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 2/12 | 14/11/2025 | 20 | HCP0-1 CGF 2 | $18,293.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:29.81 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $3.75 |
| 2/15 | 25/10/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,194.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | N Almudiani | 58kg | 1:45.95 | - | 17 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Fahad Alfouraidi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding back from a spell of six months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation fourth of 18 at Riyadh Dirt January 31 over 1800m, 17 len behind Aesaa Kheir carrying 58kg at $17. First up last campaign 11th of 17 at Riyadh Dirt January 17 over 1600m, 20 len behind Al Haram carrying 58kg at $23. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 174 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/18 | 31/01/2026 | 14 | CUP CGF 3 | $114,068.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1800m | Fast | T Almansour | 58kg | 1:53.99 | - | 1 |
| 17.3L | $17.00 |
| 11/17 | 17/01/2026 | 65 | OPEN CGF 3 | $185,259.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | T Almansour | 58kg | 1:40.59 | - | 20 |
| 20.2L | $23.00 |
| 4/18 | 13/11/2025 | 12 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | M Alhubail | 58kg | 1:42.60 | - | 7 |
| 13.8L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 01/11/2025 | 14 | OPEN CGF 2 | $30,488.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | M Alhubail | 57kg | 1:45.19 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/17 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN CGF 2 | $16,194.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1400m | Fast | M Alhubail | 58kg | 1:30.58 | - | 16 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Yousef Alhousin
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Meydan Dirt March 6 over 1200m, 12 len behind Honest Desert carrying 57kg at $34. On debut fourth of 7 at Meydan Dirt November 7 over 1200m, 9 len behind Union Security with 57kg at $11. Doesn't appeal.
Last Starts 140 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | COND 3 | $80,460.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Sam Hitchcott | 57kg | 1:12.22 | - | 11 |
| 12.1L | $34.00 |
| 9/14 | 13/02/2026 | 27 | HCP65-85 3U | $68,093.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | Silvestre De Sousa | 53kg | 1:12.72 | 9-10-9 | 8 |
| 17.7L | $16.00 |
| 10/14 | 17/01/2026 | 36 | MDN 3 | $29,268.00 | Jebel Ali | 1200m | Fast | Kieran Shoemark | 57kg | 1:12.91 | 9-9-10 | 10 |
| 20.6L | $10.00 |
| 10/10 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | MDN 2 | $68,750.00 | Meydan | 1400m | Good | Antonio Fresu | 57kg | 1:25.31 | 1-1-10 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1600m | Fast | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:39.91 | 2-2-5 | 4 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/11/2025 | - | MDN 2 | $68,465.00 | Meydan | 1200m | Fast | William Pereyra | 57kg | 1:13.38 | 6-4-4 | 2 |
| 9.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/6 | 15/10/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Meydan | 0m | Hamed Al Busaidi | - | - | 5 |
| 6.36L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Eiad Alturisi
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Finished off last preparation sixth of 11 at Riyadh Dirt December 20 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ashwas with 57kg at $11. On debut seventh of 12 at this track August 9 over 1400m, 26 len behind Crowned Head carrying 58kg at $21. Cannot enthuse.
Last Starts 216 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 20/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN CGF 2 | $30,488.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | Adel Alfouraidi | 57kg | 1:40.52 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/18 | 06/12/2025 | 23 | OPEN CGF 2 | $30,488.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | M Aldaham | 57kg | 1:42.66 | - | 14 |
| 6.5L | $8.00 |
| 5/18 | 13/11/2025 | 19 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,260.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:42.60 | - | 15 |
| 17.3L | $5.50 |
| 3/15 | 25/10/2025 | 8 | MDN CGF 2 | $16,194.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | K Almimoni | 58kg | 1:45.95 | - | 16 |
| 4.5L | $10.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/10/2025 | 27 | SAUG3 HCP0-1 CGF 2 | $18,219.00 | Riyadh Dirt | 1600m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:46.76 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $13.00 |
| 2/13 | 20/09/2025 | 28 | W0-1 CGF 2 | $18,367.00 | Taif | 1600m | Fast | M Aldaham | 58kg | 1:51.03 | - | 11 |
| 3.8L | $29.00 |