BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 5

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD FIRM

13.3K

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Verdict

ROYAL SCIMITAR (2) is a talented galloper who is unbeaten in two runs this time in, the latest at this track over 1m. Same jockey stays aboard and appeals as a top chance again. BYLINE (1) returns from a layoff of seven months. Scored over 1m at this track at the start of last prep. Has a strong first-up record, scoring on four occasions from seven starts. Has switched to the D & C Kubler yard. Rates highly and should take some beating. RAWYAAN (7) was an impressive first-up winner last time out in an easier race over 7f at Sakhir Inner, getting home by 2.25 lengths. Open to plenty of improvement and is among the leading chances. JUANTORENA (3) was in the money first up then met with strong support last time, but could only manage eighth over 1m at this track. Fitter and worth another chance, so follow your money.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
2	Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.5 len at Sakhir Inner BHRG2 October 31 over 7f defeating Redemption Time with 128lbs at $10. Second-up won by 1.75 len at this track November 14 over 1m defeating Gulmarg with 130lbs at $8. One of the main contenders. 1st Pick 2 Royal Scimitar Jockey: Soufiane Saadi Trainer: Moh'd Hasan J: Soufiane Saadi T: Moh'd Hasan	199	-	-	-	39%
Analysis Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by 1.5 len at Sakhir Inner BHRG2 October 31 over 7f defeating Redemption Time with 128lbs at $10. Second-up won by 1.75 len at this track November 14 over 1m defeating Gulmarg with 130lbs at $8. One of the main contenders.
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track BHRG2 April 18 over 1m defeating Merlin's Beard carrying 126lbs at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.5 len this track November 15 2024 over 1m defeating Gumais carrying 137lbs at $1.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 2nd Pick 1 Byline Jockey: Ebrahim Nader Trainer: D & C Kubler J: Ebrahim Nader T: D & C Kubler	135	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of seven months. Finished off last preparation won by 0.8 len this track BHRG2 April 18 over 1m defeating Merlin's Beard carrying 126lbs at $2. Previous preparation first-up favourite, won by 1.5 len this track November 15 2024 over 1m defeating Gumais carrying 137lbs at $1.50. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
7	Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 2.25 len at Sakhir Inner November 7 over 7f defeating Athan with 137lbs at $3.75. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on November 22 2024 over 1m, 17 len behind Battyeford Boy with 137lbs at $5. One of the top chances. 3rd Pick 7 Rawyaan Jockey: A Rahim Jasim Trainer: Ali Jan J: A Rahim Jasim T: Ali Jan	99	-	-	-	7%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after eight months favourite, won by 2.25 len at Sakhir Inner November 7 over 7f defeating Athan with 137lbs at $3.75. Previously second-up 12th of 14 at this track on November 22 2024 over 1m, 17 len behind Battyeford Boy with 137lbs at $5. One of the top chances.

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