BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 1

Thoroughbred

14 Runners

Maiden

Turf

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Verdict

JARHAM (1) took a step forward last start, closing off well to finish 3.5 lengths away in third over 1m at Sakhir. This is a tougher assignment, but he's heading the right way and looks capable of handling the rise in grade. KOULIKORO (10) wasn't far off the mark here last time when finishing fourth and should land in a handy spot again. With that tactical set-up, he's going to give a strong sight. SMART CRAFTSMAN (4) keeps improving and looks ready to peak after hitting the frame over 7f at this track. This shapes as a very suitable race for him, and he can take it out. TOLERANCE (9) resumes after a three-and-a-half-month break, his last run being a sixth over 1 ¼m here. He has shown enough ability to be competitive fresh, so he stays in the conversation. Each way value.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Most recently 3rd of 10 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Brooklyn Nine Nine with 127lbs at $9.50. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Asimov with 122lbs at $4.50. Working up to a win. Worth following. 1st Pick 1 Jarham Jockey: Neil Callan Trainer: Fawzi Nass J: Neil Callan T: Fawzi Nass	295	-	-	-	50%
Analysis Most recently 3rd of 10 at Sakhir on March 21 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Brooklyn Nine Nine with 127lbs at $9.50. The race before that 9th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 7f, 4.5 len behind Asimov with 122lbs at $4.50. Working up to a win. Worth following.
10	At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on March 27 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Ra's Al Hadd carrying 121lbs at $21. Before that 8th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 6f, 8 len behind Aparajeo carrying 128lbs at $26. Can build on that encouraging effort last start. 2nd Pick 10 Koulikoro Jockey: Ebrahim Nader Trainer: Jaffar Radhi J: Ebrahim Nader T: Jaffar Radhi	121	-	-	-	17%
Analysis At the latest run 4th of 15 at this track on March 27 over 6f, 1.4 len behind Ra's Al Hadd carrying 121lbs at $21. Before that 8th of 13 at this track on March 13 over 6f, 8 len behind Aparajeo carrying 128lbs at $26. Can build on that encouraging effort last start.
4	Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 17 at this track on February 26 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Chimgan with 119lbs at $29. The run before that 6th of 17 at this track on January 23 over 6f, 6 len behind Neptunian carrying 119lbs at $21. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate. 3rd Pick 4 Smart Craftsman Jockey: Edinson Rodriguez Trainer: Paul Smith J: Edinson Rodriguez T: Paul Smith	92	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Comes off a 35 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 17 at this track on February 26 over 7f, 1.4 len behind Chimgan with 119lbs at $29. The run before that 6th of 17 at this track on January 23 over 6f, 6 len behind Neptunian carrying 119lbs at $21. Sure to be tough to beat from an inside gate.

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