BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 3

Thoroughbred

21 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD FIRM

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Verdict

BALBOA (6) was well in the market when he finished fifth over 1 ½m at this track on April 9, beaten by 5 lengths. He will be a lot stronger this season, and in a modest field, he will be hard to hold out. CHINESE WHISPER (9) resumes after six-and-a-half months away, having finished sixth over 1m on the classic course here last time out. This looks a suitable assignment, and he is worth keeping onside fresh up. BAIRAQ (1) returns from a similar break and makes his first appearance for a new stable. He finished seventh first-up last campaign over 1m at this track, but a change of surroundings could spark improvement. ORANGE COUNTY (14) makes his debut for the Fawzi Nass stable. By Halkin, he is an unknown quantity, but market support would be worth noting and he could sneak into the placings.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
6	Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track April 9 over 1 ½m, 5 len behind Fahaal with 128lbs at $4.50. On debut second last of 11 at Sakhir January 9 over 6f, 29 len behind Shareefa carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Has the talent to take this out. 1st Pick 6 Balboa Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj Trainer: Fawzi Nass J: Stephane Ladjadj T: Fawzi Nass	127	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming after a six-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fifth of 10 at this track April 9 over 1 ½m, 5 len behind Fahaal with 128lbs at $4.50. On debut second last of 11 at Sakhir January 9 over 6f, 29 len behind Shareefa carrying 128lbs at $4.40. Has the talent to take this out.
9	Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 1m, 4 len behind Hunters Call with 121lbs at $71. On debut eighth of 14 at this track March 13 over 7f, 8 len behind San Diego with 128lbs at $2.90. Winning hope. 2nd Pick 9 Chinese Whisper Jockey: Ebrahim Nader Trainer: D & C Kubler J: Ebrahim Nader T: D & C Kubler	121	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 10 at Sakhir April 17 over 1m, 4 len behind Hunters Call with 121lbs at $71. On debut eighth of 14 at this track March 13 over 7f, 8 len behind San Diego with 128lbs at $2.90. Winning hope.
1	Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track April 9 over 1 ¼m, 10 len behind Evergreen with 133lbs at $3.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 17 at this track October 31 over 1m, 7 len behind Dick Dastardly with 128lbs at $34. Bold performance expected. 3rd Pick 1 Bairaq Jockey: Pat Cosgrave Trainer: Maher Ebrahim J: Pat Cosgrave T: Maher Ebrahim	85	-	-	-	29%
Analysis Resuming after six-and-a-half months in the paddock. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at this track April 9 over 1 ¼m, 10 len behind Evergreen with 133lbs at $3.50. When resuming last campaign seventh of 17 at this track October 31 over 1m, 7 len behind Dick Dastardly with 128lbs at $34. Bold performance expected.

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