Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
ÇILDUTAY (8) brings consistent 1200m form, including 2nd at Ankara over 1200m on 2 Jul carrying 59kg and a recent Istanbul 1400m 3rd on 26 Jul, and maps well from barrier 8 at 57kg. BOZALAN (5) is fit and in form, backing up a 1400m Istanbul 3rd on 26 Jul after a solid 1600m 4th; drops back 200m which suits. ARABIAN NIGHTS (1) was 2nd at Istanbul over 1600m on 17 Jul from barrier 9 and can be competitive back to 1200m with 57kg despite barrier 9. KARANLIK (7) has a 3rd at Istanbul over 1300m on 1 Jul and returns to sprint trip; wide barrier 14 is the query.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 57kgs
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Runner-up at Istanbul over 1600m 21 days ago from barrier 9, carrying 57kg on Good, and has a second placing from four track runs. Drops 400m with a new rider booked and keeps 57kg; barrier 9 is familiar. Honest recent form suggests he can be competitive again at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Erhan Aktuğ | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 5/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: 54kgs
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Second-up and draws the inside after a wide gate last time, also dropping from 57kg to 54kg. Last start at Istanbul on 1 Jul over 1300m in 3Y COND, he finished 10th of 14 from barrier 11; the winner was Gürdalhan. Back to 1200m from barrier 1 should give him a softer run and a chance to improve.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 114 days with just one prior run, having finished 8th of 8 over 1000m at Istanbul when carrying 57kg. Steps up 200m and draws wider from barrier 12 after jumping from 3 last time. Needs to show improvement second prep start but the setup change offers a different look.
Last Starts 115 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns first up off 114 days with 57kg, rising 200m from a 1000m Istanbul debut where he finished 10th of 10 from barrier 2. Faces a tougher map from barrier 11, but natural improvement second preparation could see him progress.
Last Starts 115 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Progressive recent form at Istanbul, improving from 6th over 1200m to 4th at 1600m before a close 3rd over 1400m 12 days ago behind Parlama Zamani and Ulu Ağaç, all on Good going at 57kg. Drops 200m and draws barrier 3, which could help settle handier given his recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | S Akbulat | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 12/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after an 8th of 9 at Ankara over 1200m on 18 Jul, carrying 57kg from barrier 4 on Good going. Drawn a touch wider in 5 here but retains the same weight; can strip fitter with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: T.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Fourth-up and back 400m to 1200m, he returns to the trip of his July 10 Istanbul run when 5th of 10 on Good. His best of the prep came first-up at Istanbul over 1300m in a 3Y COND, finishing 3rd carrying 57kg with T Yildiz aboard, who reunites today at 57kg. Wide barrier 14 is a challenge, but his Istanbul and Good-track figures (3:0-0-1) suggest he can be competitive with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | B Çiğla | 54kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Çiğla | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.t.coşkun
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Brings solid recent form, placing 3rd over 1400m at Istanbul 12 days ago after a 4th over 1600m, and now drops 200m which aligns with a strong 1200m record (4:0-3-0). Twice runner-up at 1200m in June, including at Ankara in 3Y MDN behind Astara Laçin carrying 59kg. Consistent at the trip and drawn barrier 8 again, he profiles as a genuine contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | FAST | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | E Çi̇zi̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a 7th of 13 at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y FILLIES COND 19 days ago, carrying 57kg on Good. Drops 2kg to 55kg and faces a wider barrier 13 after drawing 9 last time. Scope to improve with the run under the belt, but the gate will demand a clean break.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: 52kgs
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Third-up and back 200m to 1200m after finishing 9th of 9 over 1400m at Istanbul 12 days ago. Her prior run here at 1200m in 3Y FILLIES COND saw a solid 5th of 13 on good going, and she draws barrier 10 today after barrier 8 last time. Honest enough at this trip to be kept in mind.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Zülfükar Karabulut | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.yildiz
Weight: 51kgs
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Second-up and drawn to advantage in barrier 2 after jumping from 13 on debut. Debut run at Istanbul over 1200m in 3Y FILLIES COND saw her finish 9th of 13 on Good going, and she drops from 57kg to 51kg today. Better draw and a 6kg weight relief give her a chance to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Cemal Paso | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes back 200m after a solid 5th of 13 at Istanbul over 1400m (3Y OPEN, 51kg) 14 days ago, and draws better moving from barrier 10 to 4. Istanbul/1200 stats are lean so far (track 0-from-4, distance 0-from-2, track/distance 0-from-1), but the setup shift and lighter 55kg than earlier 1200m runs give scope to hold a position from the draw. A measured improver if he can capitalise on the barrier.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 24/07/2026 | - | 3Y OPEN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | M T Ertal | 51kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | M T Ertal | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | İ Akin | 57kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
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Second up after a debut 6th of 13 at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y FILLIES COND, carrying 57kg from barrier 8 on Good. Drops 2kg to 55kg and draws barrier 6, with M.S. Çelik taking over; minor improvement is possible at the same trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up and back slightly in trip after two 6th-place efforts over 1300m at Istanbul in 3Y COND grade. Carries 55kg again under Ali Yildiz from barrier 7, with Istanbul (2:0-0-0) and good-ground (2:0-0-0) records still to be built upon. Honest enough in those runs and can progress with the preparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Uğur Levent | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.bülbül
Weight: 51kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a promising debut at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y FILLIES COND, finishing 4th of 10 from barrier 3 on Good going. Drops 6kg to 51kg but faces a much wider draw in barrier 15; scope to progress with that weight relief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |