BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 2

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD FIRM

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Verdict

PIZ NAIR (1) profiles as the one to beat, having finished last campaign with a strong second over 1m on the classic course here. He has a proven fresh record with two first-up wins, making him the one to beat. REDEMPTION TIME (3) is an interesting runner on debut for the Maher Ebrahim stable. He showed his ability when placing first-up in Group 2 company over 7f at this track last prep, and he can make his presence felt fresh up in this. COMPETIZIONE (4) resumes after a narrow win over 7f on the classic course here, scoring by a neck six-and-a-half months ago. The stable switch to Maher Ebrahim is no issue, and he looks a strong each-way chance. ROYAL SCIMITAR (2) also resumes and usually comes to hand quickly, having won first-up last campaign over 7f in Group 2 grade at this track. He deserves respect and can be right in the finish.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 134lbs at $3.25. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG2 November 27 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Devaste carrying 134lbs at $2.25. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading. 1st Pick 1 Piz Nair Jockey: Ebrahim Nader Trainer: D & C Kubler J: Ebrahim Nader T: D & C Kubler	185	-	-	-	67%
Analysis Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of six months. Finished off last campaign second of 10 at Sakhir in the BHRG2 April 24 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 134lbs at $3.25. When resuming last campaign third in a small field at Sakhir in the BHRG2 November 27 over 6f, 2.75 len behind Devaste carrying 134lbs at $2.25. Form shown last campaign makes for good reading.
3	Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Sakhir in the BHRG1 April 24 over 6f, 8 len behind Grand Grey carrying 128lbs at $5. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 October 31 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 128lbs at $17. Look for a bold run. 2nd Pick 3 Redemption Time Jockey: Pat Cosgrave Trainer: Maher Ebrahim J: Pat Cosgrave T: Maher Ebrahim	108	-	-	-	17%
Analysis Resumes after a break of six months and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Sakhir in the BHRG1 April 24 over 6f, 8 len behind Grand Grey carrying 128lbs at $5. First up last campaign second in a small field at this track in the BHRG2 October 31 over 7f, 1.5 len behind Royal Scimitar carrying 128lbs at $17. Look for a bold run.
4	Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by neck Sakhir April 17 over 7f defeating Cover Point carrying 132lbs at $6. Previously first up, seventh of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Bussento carrying 126lbs at $13. Certainly one to consider. 3rd Pick 4 Competizione Jockey: Abdulla Faisal Trainer: Maher Ebrahim J: Abdulla Faisal T: Maher Ebrahim	108	-	-	-	6%
Analysis Resuming after a spell of six-and-a-half months. Finished off last preparation by neck Sakhir April 17 over 7f defeating Cover Point carrying 132lbs at $6. Previously first up, seventh of 11 at Sakhir January 16 over 7f, 5.5 len behind Bussento carrying 126lbs at $13. Certainly one to consider.

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