BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 3

Thoroughbred

6 Runners

Class 1

Turf

GOOD FIRM

10.6K

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Verdict

CALIFORNIA (1) is rarely out of the money and has five wins to his name. Built on his credentials at the most recent appearance when successful by 3 lengths over 7f at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. He will prove tough to beat. NIGHT LANTERN (6) went to the paddock after scoring at her last appearance seven months ago over 1m in Group 2 grade at this track. Now under the care of new trainer Paul Smith. Expect her to give this a shake. RIDER ON THE STORM (4) opened this campaign last start with a fourth, beaten 4 lengths, over 1 ?m at this track. Generally goes well here with a win and three minor placings from eight tries. Each way value. AMWAJ (2) comes here off a break of ten months. Worth noting, he filled a minor placing when returning from a spell last time in work over 1 ¼m at this track. He comes to hand quickly, and he has to be respected.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
1	Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, won by 3 len at this track November 14 over 7f defeating Hizaam with 137lbs at $1.83. Previously second-up favourite, won by 1.75 len at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1m defeating Portofino carrying 132lbs at $2.62. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Improver with winning prospects. 1st Pick 1 California Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj Trainer: Fawzi Nass J: Stephane Ladjadj T: Fawzi Nass	2	-	-	-	56%
Analysis Second-up. First-up after seven months favourite, won by 3 len at this track November 14 over 7f defeating Hizaam with 137lbs at $1.83. Previously second-up favourite, won by 1.75 len at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1m defeating Portofino carrying 132lbs at $2.62. Impossible to knock and looks the one again. Improver with winning prospects.
6	Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4 len win. This track BHRG2 April 18 over 1m defeating Rider On The Storm carrying 119lbs at $2.50. On debut sixth of 14 at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1m, 16 len behind Silk Road carrying 119lbs at $17. Sure to be ready to run well. 2nd Pick 6 Night Lantern Jockey: Lee Newman Trainer: Paul Smith J: Lee Newman T: Paul Smith	2	-	-	-	36%
Analysis Resuming after a seven months break. Not seen since winning to post a big 4 len win. This track BHRG2 April 18 over 1m defeating Rider On The Storm carrying 119lbs at $2.50. On debut sixth of 14 at Sakhir Inner December 12 over 1m, 16 len behind Silk Road carrying 119lbs at $17. Sure to be ready to run well.
4	Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on November 14 over 1m, 4 len behind Midhaal carrying 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on April 3 over 1m, 9 len behind Mediterranean Moon carrying 126lbs at $15. Improver with definite claims. 3rd Pick 4 Rider On The Storm Jockey: Marcialis Jaures Trainer: Paul Smith J: Marcialis Jaures T: Paul Smith	2	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Second run back. First-up after seven months 4th of 7 at this track in BHRG1 on November 14 over 1m, 4 len behind Midhaal carrying 128lbs at $21. Previously second-up 3rd of 8 at this track in BHRG3 on April 3 over 1m, 9 len behind Mediterranean Moon carrying 126lbs at $15. Improver with definite claims.

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