BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 1

Thoroughbred

9 Runners

Unknown

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Verdict

AL MA'ANAGY 1971 (1) was far too sharp last start, putting a clear margin of 4 lengths on his rivals over 6f here, and with his natural pace, he's likely to roll forward again and take catching. KUHEILAN AAFAS 1970 (2) is still early in his career but has made an excellent start, profiling as a runner with more upside and a genuine winning chance in this line-up. KUHEILAN AAFAS 1952 (7) chased well for second over 6f at Sakhir last time, beaten 6 lengths, and while this is a deeper race, he has the talent to measure up. RABDAN 1943 (9) made a big impression on debut, scoring by 8 lengths over this track and trip, and a repeat of that effort puts him right in the frame again.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently won by 4 len at this track February 6 over 6f defeating Obeyan 1847 with 117lbs. Before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track January 29 over 6f defeating Mlolshan 1912 carrying 123lbs. Sure to be right there at the business end. 1st Pick 1 Al Ma'anagy 1971 Jockey: Hasan Ali Trainer: Yousif Taher J: Hasan Ali T: Yousif Taher	2	-	-	-	34%	2/1
Analysis Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 55-day let-up. Most recently won by 4 len at this track February 6 over 6f defeating Obeyan 1847 with 117lbs. Before that scored a big 4.5 len win at this track January 29 over 6f defeating Mlolshan 1912 carrying 123lbs. Sure to be right there at the business end.
2	Racing well recently. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Al Ma'anagy 1971 with 128lbs. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Al Shawaf 1956 with 115lbs. One of the chief contenders. 2nd Pick 2 Kuheilan Aafas 1970 Jockey: Mohammed Jamil Trainer: Yousif Taher J: Mohammed Jamil T: Yousif Taher	2	-	-	-	20%	4/1
Analysis Racing well recently. Returns from a 55-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track on February 6 over 6f, 4.5 len behind Al Ma'anagy 1971 with 128lbs. Before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 23 over 7f, 1.3 len behind Al Shawaf 1956 with 115lbs. One of the chief contenders.
7	Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at Sakhir on March 21 over 6f, 6 len behind Kuheilan Weld Umm Zorayr 1838 with 112lbs. Before that won by a head at this track February 12 over 5f defeating Mlolshan 1865 with 119lbs. Draws the inside and should take beating. 3rd Pick 7 Kuheilan Aafas 1952 Jockey: Ali Isa Trainer: Yousif Alboainain J: Ali Isa T: Yousif Alboainain	2	-	-	-	17%	5/1
Analysis Form hard to fault. Last start 2nd in a small field at Sakhir on March 21 over 6f, 6 len behind Kuheilan Weld Umm Zorayr 1838 with 112lbs. Before that won by a head at this track February 12 over 5f defeating Mlolshan 1865 with 119lbs. Draws the inside and should take beating.

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