Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
ÇILDUTAY (8) maps as the one to beat after a 3rd at Ankara on 19/09 over 1400m (AR) under 62kg and a prior 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m; draws barrier 2 and gets Gökhan Kocakaya. EFE KAPTAN (1) is consistent and brings two recent Istanbul/Kocaeli 2nds, most recently 2nd in a 1300m 3Y MDN at Istanbul on 09/09 with Akin Sözen, and holds barrier 4. SAROSLU (11) has genuine each-way claims off a 3rd at Bursa (1500m, 3Y MDN) on 07/09 and a 5th there on 14/09 from the outside gate; fitter and despite barrier 13 can run on. ARZUELA (9) is second-up and draws the rail after a 3rd at Istanbul on 16/09 over 1200m (3Y COND), and steps to 1400m with a short turnaround profile that can suit.
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 59kgs
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Back-to-back seconds read well, most recently at Istanbul over 1300m in a 3Y MDN when runner-up to Özgür (57kg) from barrier 5, and prior at Kocaeli over 1200m from a wide gate (barrier 15). Draws barrier 4 today with the same jockey-jockey/trainer combination that delivered that Istanbul 2nd, and is on a 16-day turnaround with a slight step to 1400m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: T.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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First up after 4 months, returning to Istanbul where he’s yet to place from three runs. Last prep he finished 6th of 6 over 1100m at Istanbul on 10 May (56kg), and now draws wider in barrier 11 with T. Yildiz back aboard; needs to lift on those figures.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | T Yildiz | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | R Kurt | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | T Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 57kgs
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Fourth-up and coming off a much-improved 3rd at Istanbul on 9 Sep over 1300m in a 3Y MDN, drawn soft that day from barrier 2. Steps up 100m and rises to barrier 9, with prior efforts including a wide draw and 7th at Kocaeli over 1500m. Istanbul record reads 2:0-0-1, so another honest showing looks within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: 57kgs
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Improved last time at Istanbul, finishing 5th of 10 in a 3Y MDN over 1300m (57kg), with Dev Yürek scoring. That followed a 6th of 14 over the same trip, suggesting incremental progress this prep. Winless at the track and for the season, but the slight rise in trip from recent 1200m/1300m runs could suit if he continues to build.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: 53kgs
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Third-up and draws barrier 3 after working from wider gates at Istanbul in two runs this season. Finished 10th of 10 over 1300m in a 3Y MDN on 9 Sep (53kg) and 15th of 15 over 1200m on 7 Aug (57kg), so the softer draw is the key change today. Needs to lift but the map looks kinder from this alley.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 15/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 55kgs
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Best recent effort was an Istanbul 1300m AR on 26 Aug, finishing 3rd of 13 behind Ayyildizlar Beyi and Çildutay with 54kg. Since then has finished 10th at Bursa (1500m, 3Y MDN) and Kocaeli (1400m, AR), but draws barrier 5 here after a wide gate at Kocaeli and is on a 10‑day turnaround. Mixed form this prep at Istanbul (5:0-0-1), so a measured hope if reproducing that August placing.
Last Starts 11 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 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/15 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/13 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Zülfükar Karabulut | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 23/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after a debut 3rd at Bursa over 1300m in 3Y COND, drawn barrier 4 and carrying 57kg on good ground. Rises 100m and now maps from barrier 12, with a rider change to H.Çizik. Solid kickoff to the prep and a repeat of that effort keeps him in the mix despite the trickier gate.
Last Starts 36 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 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | A Meh Altin | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a solid 3rd at Ankara over 1400m (AR) six days ago under 62kg on Good, and draws barrier 2 here on a short turnaround. Earlier Istanbul efforts include a 2nd in AR grade at 1300m and a 3rd at 1500m, and he’s placed in both tries at 1400m overall. Consistent this prep and well drawn, he’s holding his form.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 55kgs
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Debuted 9 days ago at Istanbul in a 3Y COND (1200m) and finished 3rd of 10 from barrier 4 under 57kg on GOOD, behind Piraye Sultan and Balkizim. Draws the inside gate today and steps up 200m, which could suit second-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.yildiz
Weight: 51kgs
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Comments
Comes off an 8th of 14 over 1400m at Kocaeli 10 days ago after drawing wide in 13, following a last of 7 at Bursa at the same trip. Istanbul form reads 10th/13 and 13th/15 over 1200m, and he’s yet to place at the track or distance. Draw improves to barrier 8 here, but overall figures suggest he’ll need to lift.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | R Yildiz | 51kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y OPEN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Ha Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | R Yildiz | 51kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/13 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | R Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.bülbül
Weight: 51kgs
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Comments
Consistent this season (4:0-0-2) and twice placed over sprint trips, including 3rd at Istanbul over 1200m two back under 51kg. Comes off an 11‑day turnaround after a midfield 5th at Bursa over 1500m from the outside barrier, and now draws 13 with B. Bülbül up again; capable of holding a position and running on for a share.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 14/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 53kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/15 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 51kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/15 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 51kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 19/07/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second up after a 5th of 10 over 1200m at Istanbul (3Y COND) nine days ago, drawn soft that day and now out to barrier 7 with a 200m rise in trip. Carries 57kg again with A.kurşun taking over, and the short turnaround suggests there’s scope to improve off that return.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 16/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Fourth-up and on a 14-day turnaround after finishing 10th of 10 over 1400m at Istanbul (AR) from barrier 10 under 52kg. Prior runs were 8th/13 at 1200m and 8th/14 at 1300m (3Y COND) at the same track, and the track/distance record is 0:0-0-0. Needs to lift but race fitness is building.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 52kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/13 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Zül Aydoğdi̇ | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |