Istanbul Race 2 - Mendip
MY ZEKO (3) appeals third-up after a 2nd at Istanbul on 10 Jun over 1000m in a 2Y MDN from barrier 5; draws 2 and rises to 1200m. RED VICTORY (4) was 3rd in that same 10 Jun 1000m 2Y MDN and had previously finished 2nd at 1000m; now from barrier 1 and up to 1200m. SHIMMER (8) resumes second-up after 3rd at Istanbul on 10 Jun over 1000m in a 2Y MDN; up 200m despite a wider gate. BLACK SOVEREIGN (1) is second-up and has 1200m experience after a 5th of 8 at Istanbul on 19 Jun; barrier improves from 10 to 3.
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Draws much better in barrier 3 after a debut 5th of 8 at Istanbul over 1200m on 19 Jun (2Y) from barrier 10 under 57kg. Second-up with H. Çizik again and coming out of a race won by Pyrohan; looks capable of improvement from the softer gate.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: Unknown
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Debuted 19 days ago at Istanbul over 1000m on 14 Jun in Race 2, a race won by Mayback, and is (1:0-0-0). Steps up 200m today with B.akçay riding from barrier 5, and the extra trip can help this 2yo progress.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Finished 2nd at Istanbul on 10 Jun in a 2Y MDN over 1000m on Good carrying 57kg, behind Innerbloom. Third-up, steps up 200m and draws barrier 2 after barrier 5 last time, with G. Kocakaya sticking. Istanbul figures of (2:0-1-0) point to another competitive showing from the inside draw.
Last Starts 23 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 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and drawn barrier 1, he’s placed in both Istanbul runs to date (2:0-1-1). Debuted 2nd of 10 over 1000m at Istanbul on 24 May behind Atomic Age, then finished 3rd in a 2Y MDN over 1000m there on 10 June behind Innerbloom and My Zeko. The inside draw and solid early profile give him a sound platform.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after a debut at Istanbul over 1000m on 24 May, finishing 10th of 10 on a GOOD track behind Atomic Age. Rises 200m and returns after 40 days with E. Aktuğ now riding for F. Gezici. Needs to lift on that first outing, but the extra trip and experience can bring improvement.
Last Starts 40 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 | M Keçeci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
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Has placed in two of three at Istanbul (3:0-1-1), including 2nd of 6 over 1000m on 29 May behind King Cemil. Last start on 17 Jun at Istanbul over 1100m in 2Y MDN FILLIES, drew barrier 8 and finished 4th of 8 under 57kg. Draws better in barrier 4 and resumes fourth-up, which should help her hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Debuted at Istanbul on 10 Jun over 1000m in a 2Y MDN, finishing 3rd of 6 on GOOD carrying 55kg behind Egoista and Lady Roza. Second-up after 23 days and up 200m to 1200m from barrier 8, a similar showing would see this 2YO competitive.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |