Istanbul Race 9 - Race 9
TOZYUTTURAN (6) brings strong recent staying form and is on a short turnaround after a 3rd at Istanbul over 2400m on 2 Sep (AR, 58kg), having also run 2nd over 2200m on 28 Aug; despite the wide barrier, his 1900m record reads well. ALTIN SAAD (1) maps well from barrier 1 and is also on a short turnaround after a placing at Ankara over 2200m on 1 Sep, with earlier Istanbul 1900m form including a 3rd on 7 Aug. OLGUN VEDAT (4) has been consistent at the trip, including 4th in a 15-runner 1900m at Istanbul on 7 Aug and 4th over 2200m on 28 Aug, and can camp on the speed from barrier 8. EGETAY (3) appeals for exotics on the backup after a 3rd in a 2000m 4UP OPEN at Istanbul on 5 Sep and draws favourably in barrier 3.
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Back on a short turnaround after a solid 3rd at Ankara over 2200m (AR) eight days ago, and now drops 300m. Has placed in two of his last four including a 2nd at Istanbul over 2200m (4UP HCP) carrying 60kg, and draws barrier 1 where his record reads well (12:1-3-1 from barriers 1–3). Consistent this season (3:0-0-2) and maps for a soft run from the inside draw.
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: Unknown
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Held 4th over 1900m at Istanbul on 9 Aug in a 4UP MARES HCP carrying 61kg, then 5th in an AR over 1900m on 21 Aug from barrier 13 on GOOD. Forgive the latest 14th when stretching to 2200m from a wide gate; back to 1900m suits and draws barrier 10.
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
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Back quickly on a 4-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Istanbul over 2000m in 4UP OPEN company, and now draws well in barrier 3. Has extensive course experience (Istanbul 73:4-15-4) and a handy low draw has generally suited (barriers 1-3: 31:1-8-1). While the 1900m record is modest (10:0-1-1), recent runs suggest he’s holding form and can be competitive again.
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: Unknown
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Consistent of late with three 4th-place finishes at Istanbul since July, including over 1900m from barrier 15 and 2200m in a 15-runner AR. Back to 1900m suits given a (1900:1-0-0) record, and draws barrier 8 after a wide gate last time. Jockey combination is a positive note with a perfect (1:1-0-0) together, so a competitive showing is within reach.
Jockey: N.demi̇r
Weight: Unknown
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Drops back 300m after a 9th of 15 over 2200m at Istanbul on 28 Aug, having drawn wide in 10. Best figures are at this trip with a (11:2-1-2) 1900m record, and he draws barrier 7 here. Mixed recent form but the return to his preferred distance gives him a chance to improve.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
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Back on a short 7‑day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Istanbul over 2400m (AR) behind Deniz Savaşi and İlkuthan, following a 2nd there over 2200m. Proven at 1900m (3:1-1-0) and holds a good Istanbul record (12:1-3-4), with the current jockey partnership reading 2:0-1-1. Wide barrier 12 is a challenge, but his recent Istanbul form suggests he can be competitive again.
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Draws barrier 2 and returns to 1900m, a trip where he’s 2 from 14, which looks a more suitable set-up after finishing 9th of 9 over 2200m at Ankara 20 days ago. The current rider has a solid association (8:2-1-1) and the trainer-jockey combo has been effective (5:1-1-1). Genuine place hopes if he can hold a handy spot from the gate.
Jockey: E.kadi̇rler
Weight: Unknown
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Arrives in consistent touch with back-to-back 2nds at Ankara 1600m and Istanbul 1200m in AR company, the latest from barrier 15. Steps up 700m and draws barrier 4, with a prior 3rd at Ankara 1900m suggesting the trip is within reach. Genuine each-way chance if he holds that recent form.
Jockey: Gök.bektaş
Weight: Unknown
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Back seven days after finishing 6th of 12 over 2400m at Istanbul (AR), now drops 500m which could suit given his best recent effort was a 4th over 1900m here in a 4Y HCP on 29 Jul carrying 50kg. Istanbul record is modest (15:0-1-1) and the wide barrier 11 hasn’t been a positive zone per his barrier stats, but he reunites with Gök.bektaş who was aboard for that 1900m run. Capable of holding a position and grinding into the frame if the tempo helps.
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Returns to 1900m after a sharp drop to 1200m 14 days ago, with her best recent effort a 3rd at Istanbul over this trip on 9 Aug in a 4UP MARES HCP (barrier 10, 52kg). Track/distance figures read 3:0-1-1 and she draws barrier 9, which is similar to that run. Capable of holding a spot and giving a competitive account at this journey.
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after finishing 11th at Istanbul over 2400m (AR) from barrier 12 seven days ago, and now drops 500m. Best recent effort was 5th of 10 here at 1900m (4Y HCP) on 29 Jul carrying 52kg from barrier 10. Wide alley again in 13 makes the task tricky, but a return to this trip could help.
Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: Unknown
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Runner-up over 1400m at Istanbul on 29 May on GOOD going, then has been midfield to back in three subsequent runs including 8th of 15 over 2200m on 28 Aug. Drops 300m here and draws barrier 6, with A. Kaçmaz sticking after the latest run; needs to lift on recent figures but the prior 1400m placing offers a reference point.
Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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Returns to Kocaeli after a 34-day break, drawing barrier 5 with G. Yildiz staying on. Best recent effort was 5th of 12 over 1800m here on 14 Jul, and now makes a slight 100m rise from the latest 1700m/1800m mix. Track stats (6:0-0-1) suggest she needs to lift, but a soft draw can help her settle and improve.