BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 8

Thoroughbred

16 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD FIRM

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Verdict

ILLUMINATE (15) continues to race honestly and has four placings from nine starts, including two top-three finishes here. She wasn't far away when fifth over 1m on the inside course last time, and this looks a suitable race for her to break through. BAIRAQ (1) is edging closer to a maiden win after back-to-back placings, the latest a solid second over this trip here. His early speed allows him to take control of his races, and he should be in the finish again. ASHCOMBE (2) has been around the mark without winning, and his fourth over 1 ?m on the inside course last start was sound. His best figures make him a genuine top-three chance. MANIKAN (14) resumes after a short break, and her last run before the spell, a fifth over 1 ¼m here, was encouraging. She's well placed fresh, and capable of featuring prominently. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
15	At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sakhir Inner on February 26 over 1m, 4.5 len behind San Diego with 126lbs at $3. The start before that second last of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG1 on January 29 over 1m, 9 len behind Wanisa with 126lbs at $5. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley. 1st Pick 15 Illuminate Jockey: Lee Newman Trainer: Paul Smith J: Lee Newman T: Paul Smith	181	-	-	-	29%
Analysis At the latest run 5th of 14 at Sakhir Inner on February 26 over 1m, 4.5 len behind San Diego with 126lbs at $3. The start before that second last of 7 at Sakhir Inner in BHRG1 on January 29 over 1m, 9 len behind Wanisa with 126lbs at $5. Should enjoy a nice run from the inside alley.
1	Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 18 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Sakhr carrying 128lbs at $2.62. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, neck behind Fahaal carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Progressing well. Has strong claims. 2nd Pick 1 Bairaq Jockey: Alberto Sanna Trainer: Jaber Ramadhan J: Alberto Sanna T: Jaber Ramadhan	189	-	-	-	46%
Analysis Recent form sound. Comes off a 30 day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 18 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 1.0 len behind Sakhr carrying 128lbs at $2.62. The start before that 2nd of 12 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, neck behind Fahaal carrying 128lbs at $2.90. Progressing well. Has strong claims.
2	Last start 4th of 14 at Sakhir Inner on March 13 over 1m, 6 len behind Anwaar carrying 137lbs at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 26 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Al Nader carrying 137lbs at $3.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time. 3rd Pick 2 Ashcombe Jockey: Ebrahim Nader Trainer: D & C Kubler J: Ebrahim Nader T: D & C Kubler	135	-	-	-	20%
Analysis Last start 4th of 14 at Sakhir Inner on March 13 over 1m, 6 len behind Anwaar carrying 137lbs at $9.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Sakhir Inner on February 26 over 1m, 1.75 len behind Al Nader carrying 137lbs at $3.50. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.

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