Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
SANDOKAN (1) arrives fourth-up and comes off a 1400m Istanbul win on 8 Jul from barrier 1, now draws 2 and drops back 100m, which reads well. YONAGUNI (3) was 2nd to SANDOKAN in that 1400m Istanbul race and gets a better gate (5 from 8), so is the danger. VICTORY XECE (2) is on a short turnaround and has two wins this season, including a 1200m Elazig success, and now draws the rail. ALDANA (5) is third-up after a 4th of 6 over 1200m here on 5 Jul and can hold a spot from barrier 3.
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Broke through last start at Istanbul over 1400m from barrier 1, scoring under 55kg with Yonaguni the runner-up, and now comes back 100m. Fourth-up and drawn well again in barrier 2, he looks to hold his form. Suitable set-up to run well at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 21/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M Keçeci̇ | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
On a short turnaround after a 5th of 9 over 1200m at Istanbul seven days ago, having settled from barrier 5 and carrying 55kg behind Majestuosa. Prior to that she ran 2nd of 6 at Kocaeli over 1200m (57kg), and earlier posted back-to-back wins including a 1200m 2Y COND FILLIES at Elazig. Draws barrier 1 here with a slight rise to 1300m, which gives her a practical setup to hold form.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 22/06/2026 | - | 2Y COND FILLIES | $0.00 | Elazig | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Emi̇n Doğan | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 25/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Diyarbakir | 1000m | Feri̇t Yardimci | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Runner-up in his last two, most recently at Istanbul over 1400m on 8 Jul (9 runners, 57kg) when splitting Sandokan and the rest. Prior second at Bursa over 1200m on 19 Jun in a 2Y MDN, again beaten by the winner Ponca. Back 100m and drawn barrier 5, his recent consistency suggests he can be competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Halef Kati | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.ş.gümüş
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Four Istanbul runs this prep have produced 5th of 7 over 800m on debut before 6th of 6 (1100m, GOOD), 7th of 8 (1200m, 57kg, 2Y), and 8th of 8 (1200m, GOOD). Draws barrier 4 after jumping from 6 last time and comes back 100m, with Y.ş.gümüş now taking the ride. Needs to lift on exposed figures but a softer draw and slight trip trim could help.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/6 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third-up and draws barrier 3 after a much-improved 4th of 6 over 1200m at Istanbul on 5 Jul in 2Y COND, having raced from gate 5 under 52kg behind Harun Reis. Prior run was 8th of 10 over 1000m at the same track on 24 May on good going. Slight rise to 1300m today looks a reasonable progression and the low draw can help her hold a position.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 05/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Erhan Aktuğ | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |