BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 9

Thoroughbred

7 Runners

Unknown

Turf

GOOD FIRM

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Verdict

STELLAR ARROW (1) was an impressive maiden winner over 1m here on the inside course last start, putting a clear margin on them and looking strong through the line. With the same rider staying aboard and confidence high, he should be in the finish again. CRAZY DIAMOND (7) resumes for her new stable after a break, having last raced at Chepstow, where she finished sixth over 7f. She hasn't trialled publicly but brings solid overseas form and looks a likely improver in this grade. QALAA (3) returned with a good third over 1m here on the inside course, beaten 6 lengths but doing enough to suggest he'll strip fitter and be highly competitive second-up. SHIPMASTER (5) improved at his second career run when fourth over 1m here on the inside course eight days ago, and with natural progression, he looks well placed to take another step forward and be in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start scored a big 3 len win at Sakhir Inner February 12 over 1m defeating Authentic Charm with 128lbs at $5. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sakhir Inner on January 23 over 6f, 11 len behind Gwen John with 128lbs at $6. Can go on with it. 1st Pick 1 Stellar Arrow Jockey: Hussain Asghar Trainer: Moh'd Hasan J: Hussain Asghar T: Moh'd Hasan	225	-	-	-	63%
Analysis Comes off a 37 day let-up. Last start scored a big 3 len win at Sakhir Inner February 12 over 1m defeating Authentic Charm with 128lbs at $5. The start before that 6th of 9 at Sakhir Inner on January 23 over 6f, 11 len behind Gwen John with 128lbs at $6. Can go on with it.
7	Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when eased back early on 6th of 8 at Chepstow on September 2 over 7f, slow going 15 len behind Quiescent carrying 126lbs at $7. Definite winning hope. 2nd Pick 7 Crazy Diamond Jockey: Hasan Al Saffar Trainer: Ali Jan J: Hasan Al Saffar T: Ali Jan	62	-	-	-	15%
Analysis Resuming from a lengthy break. Only one run when eased back early on 6th of 8 at Chepstow on September 2 over 7f, slow going 15 len behind Quiescent carrying 126lbs at $7. Definite winning hope.
3	Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 6 len behind Stellar Arrow with 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Listowel on September 22 over 1m, on heavy track, 8 len behind Cherry Hill Girl carrying 128lbs at $19. Plenty of upside. 3rd Pick 3 Qalaa Jockey: Alberto Sanna Trainer: Jaber Ramadhan J: Alberto Sanna T: Jaber Ramadhan	111	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Second run back. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after four months 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 6 len behind Stellar Arrow with 128lbs at $5. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at Listowel on September 22 over 1m, on heavy track, 8 len behind Cherry Hill Girl carrying 128lbs at $19. Plenty of upside.

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