Istanbul Race 4 - Race 4
SHADE OF AMIDALA (11) brings the right recent figure after a 2nd at Istanbul on 29 Jul over 1300m in 2Y MDN, and steps to 1400m from barrier 8 with 55kg. YONAGUNI (1) has strong Istanbul form including 2nd over 1400m here on 8 Jul and meets this with 59kg from barrier 7 on a 10-day turnaround. RETRO SHOW (7) maps as a danger off consecutive Istanbul thirds at 1000m and 1300m, again with Gökhan Kocakaya. CANHANBEY (2) was a sound 4th on debut at Istanbul over 1200m and is second up rising to 1400m from barrier 6 with 57kg.
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 59kgs
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Consistent juvenile with three recent seconds, including over 1400m at Istanbul, and a solid (Istanbul, 1400) record of 1:0-1-0. Comes here 10 days after a 5th of 6 in a 2Y COND at Istanbul over 1200m, and now steps back up 200m while rising 4kg to 59kg with M.s.çelik aboard from barrier 7. Proven at the trip and track suggests he can be competitive again with a clean run.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 09/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a 4th of 10 at Istanbul over 1200m (Good) 19 days ago, carrying 57kg from barrier 5 behind Şahi and Galiphanbey. Steps to 1400m with a small barrier improvement to 6 and keeps Akin Sözen, with all key stats showing one run at the track, on Good, and with this rider. Respectable debut effort and the extra trip can help 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 31/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 53kgs
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Fourth-up and draws the inside after working from wider alleys at Istanbul, including 9th of 10 over 1300m on 22 Jul behind Whitewalkers. Best recent effort was 4th of 9 at Elazig over 1100m on 3 Jun on good going. The rail draw could help settle closer at 1400m back at Istanbul.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 22/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Mertcan Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Mürsel Kayi̇ş | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Elazig | 1100m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 57kgs
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First-up after 4 months, draws barrier 3 and rises sharply in trip by 600m from an 800m debut. On debut at Istanbul (Good) he finished 4th of 7 from barrier 1 at 57kg behind Rapid Shot. The step to a much longer journey is the key query, but the soft draw should help his settling.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes after 87 days and returns as a first-up 2YO from barrier 2, rising 400m in trip. Sole run was 10th of 10 over 1000m at Istanbul on 24 May (57kg, good), trailing Lysandros, so the extra distance may offer a different look. Kept at 57kg and draws well again; open to improvement second time at the track.
Last Starts 87 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: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Runner-up over 1000m in a 2Y MDN at Istanbul on 10 Jun behind Innerbloom, then two 4th-place efforts at 1200m and 1300m keep the profile consistent. Back to 1200m today with 57kg from barrier 5, and the Istanbul record (4:0-1-0) suggests another honest showing is within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 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: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up and consistent at Istanbul with 3rd placings in both juvenile runs on good going, most recently over 1300m in a 2Y MDN behind Arda Jr and Shade Of Amidala. Carries 57kg again and draws barrier 10 after gate 5 last time, stepping up 100m on that latest effort. Honest profile to date suggests another competitive showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 4th of 11 over 1000m at Istanbul, racing on Good and carrying 57kg from barrier 8 behind Harun Reis. Steps up 400m and draws better in barrier 4 today, which could suit this preparation.
Last Starts 66 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 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 55kgs
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Fourth-up and coming off consecutive 4th-place finishes at Istanbul over 1200m and 1300m, most recently behind Sandokan, showing incremental progress from a debut 8th over 1000m. Rises 2kg to 55kg and draws wide in barrier 12, but the slight step to 1400m looks a natural progression on recent runs. A measured improver with scope to be competitive if he continues that trend.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Resumes first up after an Istanbul 1000m debut where he finished 4th of 10 in a Good track maiden, racing at 55kg. Steps up 400m and draws barrier 11 (up from 9 last time), with H.Çizik taking over; the setup asks a bit more but his debut run provides a base to build from.
Last Starts 87 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 55kgs
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Improved sharply second-up when 2nd at Istanbul on 29 Jul over 1300m in a 2Y MDN, splitting the winner Arda Jr and this runner, and now reaches third-up. Steps slightly to 1400m and draws barrier 8 after barrier 4 last time, with a consistent 55kg. CurrentTrack (2:0-1-0) and Good (2:0-1-0) profiles suggest he’s tracking the right way for another forward showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Burak Akçay
Weight: 55kgs
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Third-up and on a short 14-day turnaround, she drops 2kg to 55kg and draws barrier 9 after a wide gate last start. Has raced twice at Istanbul over 1200m on good going for 5th and 7th in 2YF MDN company, and now steps to 1400m which could help. With the lighter weight and extra trip, she has scope to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 05/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |