Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
MY RAINY HEART (2) maps as the one to beat after a strong staying prep, including 2nd over 2800m at Ankara on 1 Aug and a solid 3rd over 2200m there on 18 Aug; draws barrier 2 where his record is good. TORUN YUSUF (1) is fit and genuine this season (1 win from 2) and was 2nd over 1900m at Istanbul on 24 Jul before scoring over 1900m on 9 Aug; up sharply in trip but holds a sound track record. RIYAD (4) brings recent Istanbul form with a 2nd over 2100m on 26 Aug carrying 61kg and a prior 3rd over 2200m on 12 Aug; barrier 3 suits. Progressive THIEF IN MARRAKESH (7) has placed 2nd at his past two, including 2200m here on 26 Aug from a wide gate, and can figure again up to 2600m.
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: Unknown
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Comes off a win at Istanbul over 1900m on 9 Aug in 3UP COND with 61kg, before a 6th there over 1600m two weeks ago. Steps up sharply in trip today (distance change 1000m) and reunites with M.kaya from barrier 5, with solid track figures (8:1-2-3) to lean on. Competitive this season (2:1-0-0) and capable of giving a sight if he stays the journey.
Jockey: E.çankaya
Weight: Unknown
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Proven at Istanbul with a solid track record (4:1-1-1) and draws barrier 2, which aligns with a strong low-draw profile (barriers 1–3: 9:3-2-2). Comes off a 3rd at Ankara over 2200m 22 days ago under 60kg, having won and placed at 2800m prior, and now drops 400m. With E. Çankaya striking well for the stable and overall (9:4-1-3), he profiles as a reliable contender.
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Returns to Istanbul where he’s 1-from-4, including a 2200m 3UP COND win on 1 Jul carrying 56.5kg with H. Çizik aboard. Comes off a 3rd of 5 at Bursa over 1800m on 31 Aug in 3UP CON, and now stretches sharply in trip with a 2-barrier improvement from last start. With the winning jockey reunited and a suitable setup, he profiles to run well.
Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: Unknown
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Brings solid recent staying form, running 2nd at Istanbul over 2100m on 26 Aug (TB) with 61kg from barrier 6, and 3rd there over 2200m (3UP HCP) on 12 Aug with 57kg. Draws barrier 3 and stretches out by 500m, with an in-form A. Aslan combination (CurrentJockey 13:2-1-4; trainer-jockey 4:1-1-1) adding confidence.
Jockey: Gök.bektaş
Weight: Unknown
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First-up after 112 days and draws well in barrier 4, with a solid Istanbul record (20:3-1-2) and notably effective from middle gates (barriers 4-6: 7:3-0-1). Last prep tailed off over 2000-2200m, but did produce a 4th of 13 at Istanbul over 2200m on 7 Mar. Returns with Gök.bektaş booked and a 400m drop in trip, which could help him settle and finish off.
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: Unknown
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On a 7‑day turnaround and draws barrier 1, which aligns with a strong low‑barrier record (starts 1‑3: 22:5-2-3). Won at Ankara over 1900m two starts back in 3Y F&M OPEN, then finished 10th of 15 at Istanbul over 1600m on GOOD going last week. Back to the inside draw could help recapture that mid‑August winning form.
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Ultra-consistent at Istanbul with three straight 2nds, latest over 2200m on 26 Aug (TB, 52kg) when runner-up to Güneyim from barrier 10. Drops 400m here and draws better in gate 7, with Vedat Abi̇ş back aboard after his 1400m 2nd on 12 Aug. Solid track record (6:0-3-1) suggests he’s holding form and can be around the finish again.