BH - Bahrain Sakhir - Race 4

Thoroughbred

11 Runners

8.9f

Unknown

Turf

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Verdict

BATTYEFORD BOY (9) failed to fire here over 1 ?m last start when well beaten, but that was a stronger race, and he now finds a far more suitable assignment. His earlier form reads better than it looks on paper, and he is capable of taking this out. ROLLAJAM (2) hasn't featured in his last couple but wasn't far away when fourth over this trip last time. He has the right level of ability for this grade and only needs to hold that form to be competitive. KNIGHT OF HONOUR (3) produced a solid placing on the inside course two runs back before struggling in Group company over 1 ?m. This is a clear drop in class, and he's good enough to figure in the top 4. PHOENIX PASSION (6) has been below his best in recent outings but steps into a race that lacks depth and should get conditions to suit. A return to his earlier form would see him in the mix.

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Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob
9	Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 21 len behind Signalman with 121lbs at $10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Azka carrying 122lbs at $6. Expected to finish much closer. 1st Pick 9 Battyeford Boy Jockey: A Rahim Jasim Trainer: A Al Kuwaiti J: A Rahim Jasim T: A Al Kuwaiti	65	-	-	-	13%
Analysis Comes here off a 30-day let-up. At the latest run 12th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 21 len behind Signalman with 121lbs at $10. Before that 2nd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 0.5 len behind Azka carrying 122lbs at $6. Expected to finish much closer.
2	Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Signalman carrying 130lbs at $13. The run before that 6th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 134lbs at $26. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now. 2nd Pick 2 Rollajam Jockey: Stephane Ladjadj Trainer: Fawzi Nass J: Stephane Ladjadj T: Fawzi Nass	154	-	-	-	23%
Analysis Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 15 at this track on February 19 over 1m, 3.5 len behind Signalman carrying 130lbs at $13. The run before that 6th of 15 at Sakhir Inner on January 29 over 1 ¼m, 6 len behind Dain Ma Nut In carrying 134lbs at $26. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
3	Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 1m, 18 len behind Calif carrying 128lbs at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Azka with 133lbs at $4.20. Capable of more - worth another chance. 3rd Pick 3 Knight Of Honour Jockey: Qasim Jameel Trainer: Ali Abdulmajeed J: Qasim Jameel T: Ali Abdulmajeed	109	-	-	-	10%
Analysis Comes here off a 30-day let-up. Most recently 8th of 10 at this track in BHRLR on February 19 over 1m, 18 len behind Calif carrying 128lbs at $81. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Sakhir Inner on February 12 over 1m, 1.5 len behind Azka with 133lbs at $4.20. Capable of more - worth another chance.

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