Ankara Race 1 - Race 1
STAR OF HANDEL (1) maps as the one to beat third up, having run 2nd at Ankara over 1400m on 18 Aug and 2nd over 1200m on 28 Jul, and now drops back to 1200m from barrier 4. DIABLO MORENO (2) is second up and comes off a 2nd at Ankara over 1200m on 1 Sep. TIMEWARDEN (4) also returned with a 2nd at Ankara over 1200m on 1 Sep and draws barrier 3. DRAGON IS FATHER (6) was 3rd at Ankara over 1400m on 22 Aug and drops 200m with an improved draw in barrier 2.
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 59kgs
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Runner-up in both Ankara starts, including 2nd over 1400m on 18 Aug (GOOD) and 2nd over 1200m on 28 Jul (GOOD), each carrying 57kg. Drops back 200m and draws barrier 4 again, aligning with his proven 1200m/Ankara profile. Solid chance to hold form third-up.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted at Ankara over 1200m (TB) and finished 2nd of 7 from barrier 8, splitting zero margin with winner Saratoga Springs while carrying 57kg. Returns second-up after 14 days and stays at the same track/trip where he has a (1:0-1-0) record. Solid platform to build on in similar conditions.
Last Starts 16 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 | 01/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up and back 200m after a narrow 2nd at Ankara over 1400m on 18 Aug, splitting Frequestist and this runner in an 8-horse field. Prior Ankara run at 1200m from barrier 6 returned 6th of 8 on GOOD going, so the drop in trip asks a question but he’s holding form with the same rider engaged. Measured chance from barrier 6 given the recent improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | K Tokaçoğlu | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.n.sunkar
Weight: 57kgs
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Debuted at Ankara over 1200m, finishing 2nd of 7 (TB) from barrier 2 under 57kg, splitting Emanet and the rest on a GOOD track. Returns second-up after 14 days and draws barrier 3, sticking to the same trip with the same rider-trainer combo. Solid platform to progress.
Last Starts 16 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 | 01/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.a.akgöbek
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and back to 1200m after finishing 6th of 6 over 1400m at Ankara (GOOD) on 18 Aug, having been 5th of 8 over this trip on 28 Jul. Draws barrier 7 after a slight improvement from last start’s gate and sticks with the S Polat yard, with M.a.akgöbek taking over. Needs to find progression at this trip to figure.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M Keski̇n | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M Keski̇n | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.demi̇r
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted 24 days ago at Ankara over 1400m (TB), finishing 3rd of 8 from barrier 5 with 57kg on GOOD going behind Hegemonya and Giant Wave. Second-up today from barrier 2 with a 200m drop in trip, which could suit given that solid first run. Well drawn and early signs suggest he can be competitive again.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 22/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.kurt
Weight: 52kgs
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First-up after 115 days, this 2YO returns off a single Ankara run over 1100m on soft where they were unplaced in a 6-runner field. Steps to 1200m from barrier 9 with R.kurt aboard; a measured lift will be needed second time out.
Last Starts 117 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after an Istanbul 1200m 2Y COND 1 debut 23 days ago, drawn to advantage from barrier 1. Debut run was 7th of 8 from barrier 2 on GOOD going at 57kg, and he now gets a softer map from the inside. With that experience and an improved gate, he can take a step forward.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sal.çeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after debuting at Ankara over 1200m a fortnight ago, finishing 7th of 7 from barrier 7. Maps better from barrier 5 here and remains at the same trip, which gives scope to improve with the run under the belt.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 01/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |