Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
WIND OF ROMANCE (1) maps as the one to beat third up after back-to-back 2nds at Istanbul over 1300m, now up 300m from barrier 3 with A.kurşun, and has twice filled the runner-up spot this season. ALPHA CENTAURI (2) is a danger second up after a debut 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m 12 days ago and also stretches 300m. LET IT BURN (6) is fit third up and brings a last-start 3rd in a 2Y MDN at Istanbul over 1300m, rising 300m and drawing barrier 2. SKY OF KHAN (5) has race fitness fourth up and wasn't far off when 4th in a 2Y MDN at Istanbul over 1300m from a wide gate; barrier 4 is a positive.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
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Runner-up in both Istanbul 1300m juvenile starts, latest 2nd in a 2Y MDN on 5 Sep from barrier 2 carrying 57kg. Third-up now with a soft barrier (3) and a 300m rise in trip, and the A. Kurşun/Ö. Demir combo already has a placing together; ready to hold form.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 05/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
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Sound debut 12 days ago at Istanbul over 1300m (TB), finishing 2nd of 7 behind Warriors from barrier 6 under 57kg. Second-up now with a 300m rise in trip and the same rider engaged, which gives him a solid platform to progress.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 06/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.ketme
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after a 4th at Izmir over 1600m eight days ago, and prior to that filled the frame when 3rd at Bursa over 1400m. Draws barrier 1 and reunites with Recep Ketme, under whom it has a placing, which sets up a tidy run profile at this trip.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 10/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | K Yilmaz | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 21/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND3 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND HCP | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yunus Emre Yüksel | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1100m | K Yilmaz | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | O Balkan | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: Unknown
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Returns first up after 117 days and stretches from 1000m to 1600m, a significant distance rise from his sole run. On debut at Istanbul he drew barrier 2 and finished 10th of 10 in a 1000m race on GOOD going under 57kg. Draws barrier 7 here and looks a work-in-progress, but the longer trip offers a new scenario.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Fourth-up and on a short 16-day turnaround after a tidy 4th at Istanbul over 1300m in a 2Y MDN from barrier 11, now drawing barrier 4. Earlier 5th over 1500m and 6th over 1200m read solid for a juvenile building fitness, and the 300m step up today looks within reach. Honest recent efforts at the track suggest he’s tracking the right way.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and drawn well in barrier 2 after a pair of solid Istanbul maidens, including 3rd of 11 over 1300m in a 2Y MDN on 2 Sep (55kg) behind Asil Kraliçe and Equalizer. Steps up 300m today, which could suit on the back of that placing, and carries 57kg under the new rider N.avci.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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On a 5-day turnaround after finishing 11th of 12 over 1400m at Istanbul behind White Castle, and now drops back 200m. Barrier improves from 12 to 5, which should help after drawing wide last start. Overall Istanbul record is (5:0-0-0), so needs to lift but the draw and quick backup offer some upside.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 53kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | C Yildirim | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Burak Akçay | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 10/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Akbulat | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |