Istanbul Race 5 - Race 5
BALKIBEY (1) rates on top second-up after a 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m in 3Y COND1 (good) 10 days ago carrying 57kg, and draws barrier 7 again. ÇILDUTAY (8) is a key threat with recent Istanbul form including 2nd over 1300m (good) in AR grade 14 days ago and strong stats at the trip and with the rider. ŞAFAKBERK (6) is another chance second-up after a 3rd at Istanbul over 1200m (good) in 3Y COND1 10 days ago with the same jockey. NISAM (9) maps well from barrier 4 and has prior Istanbul 1300m form, including a 2nd in June and a 4th in AR company 14 days ago.
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Debuted at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y COND1 and finished 2nd of 10 under 57kg on Good going, beaten a negligible margin by Sarayburnu from barrier 6. Second-up here with a slight rise to 1300m and a small barrier improvement to 7; retains S. Kaya and holds genuine claims to progress.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Closed for 2nd at Kocaeli over 1200m (AR) 13 days ago from a wide barrier 15 carrying 53kg, finishing behind Koeman. Returns to Istanbul with a 4kg rise to 57kg and a better draw in barrier 5, having run 5th here over 1200m and 1500m earlier this prep. Consistent without winning this season (3:0-1-0) and should be around the mark again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Y Ş Gümüş | 53kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.t.coşkun
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed twice at Kocaeli in July–August, including 3rd over 1500m on 13 Aug (GOOD) behind Hevenk, then 6th of 14 over 1200m on 27 Aug. Drops 4kg to 53kg and rises 100m, but has yet to place in three Istanbul runs including 7th over this trip on 22 Jul (3Y COND, FAST). With a wide barrier 11 again, needs to transfer that recent Kocaeli form to this track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 30/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | FAST | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | R Arslan | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a single Istanbul run 10 days ago in a 3Y COND1 over 1200m, where he finished 9th of 10 carrying 57kg on Good ground. Steps slightly to 1300m and draws barrier 8 after jumping from 5 last time; looking for improvement with race fitness now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns first up after an 89‑day break, drawing barrier 2 with 57kg. Closed out last prep with three straight 5th-place finishes at Istanbul (1000m–1300m), including at 1200m on Good carrying 57kg behind Lisboa. Inside draw and familiar venue give him a chance to hold a position and run to his consistent level.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 5/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Comments
Closed 3rd on debut at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y COND1 (57kg, good) 10 days ago, finishing behind Hizli Yasin and Kahraman Fatih. Second-up here with a slight rise to 1300m and draws wider in barrier 10. Genuine chance to build on that solid first outing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after an Istanbul 1200m 3Y COND1 where he finished 8th of 10 from barrier 4 under 57kg on Good going, behind Sarayburnu. Drops 3kg to 54kg, draws barrier 9, and steps slightly in trip with a 10-day turnaround. Scope to improve with the lighter weight and added experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Arrives off a narrow 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m (AR) 14 days ago, and now meets the same trip with a 5kg rise to 60kg. Barrier 6 suits given a strong barrier record (4 runs: 4 seconds), and the current rider has a solid association (3:0-2-1). Consistent on good ground and at this track/distance, so a repeat of recent efforts keeps him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 58kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent at Istanbul with four straight 4th-place finishes lately and a prior 2nd over 1300m, and returns to that trip where his track/distance record reads (2:0-1-0). Draws barrier 4 again and rises to 57kg, but the short 14‑day turnaround suggests he holds his condition. Solid chance to be in the mix at this track and trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 05/07/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and back to 1300m after midfield efforts at 1500m and 1600m, having shown promise when 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m in a 3Y FILLIES COND on 19 Jul (57kg, GOOD) behind Gökçepinar. Draws barrier 3 after jumping from 10 last time, which should aid the run, and sticks to 55kg. Track (3:0-1-0) and good-ground placing suggest a competitive showing if she can reproduce that sprint-trip form.
Last Starts 12 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 | 28/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and draws barrier 1 after midfield efforts at Kocaeli, including 6th of 14 over 1200m on 27 Aug (AR, 51kg) behind Abanoz. Carries 55kg today with a slight lift from last start and edges up 100m, which may help from the soft draw. Honest enough in two runs this prep and the inside gate can see her settle closer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 51kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/14 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/06/2026 | - | 3Y F COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |