British-based runners strike in Bahrain Turf Series

Neil Callan was stuffed with reward for David O’Meara’s Nomadic Empire after the four-year-old bounced again to profitable methods within the Al Manama Cup in Bahrain.

On the opening afternoon of the 20220/23 Bahrain Turf Sequence, fellow British-based coach George Baker was additionally on the scoresheet courtesy of Lucander within the Al Muharraq Cup.

Winless in 12 races this summer season, largely in main dash handicaps, Nomadic Empire returned to profitable methods below a well-judged experience from Callan.

“He has no scarcity of skill. I believe he’s virtually bordering on a Group horse,” stated Callan.

“He had nice kind final summer season in England and after I rode him within the Portland Handicap, he gave me some really feel! These races in Bahrain are run at an infinite tempo from begin to end which actually suited him.

“His kind was a bit up and down in England which meant that he has been creeping down the handicap.

“David despatched him out right here contemporary and put cheekpieces on which labored very effectively. I believe he can keep on progressing. We all know the races go well with him out right here and we all know he can go six furlongs too.”

Lucander was having his first run for Baker since leaving Ralph Beckett and pretty bolted up by 5 and a half lengths.

Baker’s spouse, Candida, stated: “We got here right here final 12 months and we learnt very early on that you simply don’t carry maintain up horses right here. We purchased horses that we hoped can be a lot better suited.

“We’re closely invested in Bahrain and the racing right here. The Bahraini trainers are very arduous to beat so we have been delighted to win with Lucander.”

Pat Cosgrave was on board and stated: “I hadn’t sat on Lucander earlier than however the way in which he quickened and put the race to mattress exhibits he has an enormous engine. I believe on a going day he’s fairly good.”