Istanbul Race 4 - Race 4
KARTAL (3) shoots for a hat-trick after back-to-back Istanbul 1200m wins in 2Y COND company and maps well again from barrier 2 stepping to 1500m. HAVASUPAI (1) is consistent and fit, placed in 4 of 5 this season and was 3rd here over 1400m two weeks ago in 2Y COND. LEOPARDESS (4) is on a short turnaround and draws the rail after a 2nd at Kocaeli over 1400m in 2Y COND4 with 54kg. MELONCITTO (2) resumes this prep with two wins recorded earlier and brings Kocaeli 1400m winning form; barrier 5 suits if he steps cleanly.
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 60kgs
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Consistent juvenile with this season’s (5:0-1-3) and a solid Istanbul record (2:0-1-1), most recently 3rd at Istanbul over 1400m in a 2Y COND behind Rattlesnake and Whitewalkers. Prior run was a 2nd at Adana over 1300m on GOOD, carrying 60kg behind Hawk. Draws barrier 4 and stays around this trip with Akin Sözen up, so another honest showing looks likely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 30/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD3 | M A Akgöbek | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/4 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/5 | 05/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | H Karataş | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/7 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | SOFT | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 58kgs
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Already a dual winner this prep, including a 1400m Kocaeli success on 6 Aug (GOOD) from barrier 1 with 57kg, beating Felaket. Comes here fourth-up off a 1500m Kocaeli run 15 days ago and draws barrier 5, with a prior positive barrier profile (4-6:1 win) adding confidence. Proven at Kocaeli and holding form, he looks set to run well again.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Arrives third-up unbeaten at Istanbul (2:2-0-0), both 1200m juvenile conditions wins on good going carrying 57kg. Last start from barrier 3 he scored over 1200m in 2Y COND4 with S. Kaya aboard, edging Atomic Age, and now draws barrier 2 with a 300m rise in trip. Proven locally and progressing, the setup looks suitable for another forward showing.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 09/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: 52kgs
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Second-up on a short turnaround after a 2nd at Kocaeli over 1400m in 2Y COND4 from barrier 1 under 54kg, splitting with winner Fortissimo. Prior to that, has two juvenile wins at 1000m and 1100m and a pair of minor placings, showing versatility across tracks and trips. Draws barrier 1 again and stays down in the weights, giving her a solid platform to hold form.
Last Starts 9 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 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND4 | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | E Çi̇zi̇k | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/5 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1100m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1000m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 55kgs
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On a short turnaround after a Kocaeli 1400m run eight days ago and now draws barrier 3, which is an improvement on last start. Best recent effort was 3rd at Kocaeli over 1200m on 8 Sep in TB class with 60kg, sitting handy from barrier 2 behind Fortissimo and Aurelia Blitz. Honest profile this prep without a win, and the draw could help him hold a position early.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND4 | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 30/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 14/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 09/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/4 | 26/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1000m | GOOD3 | Enes Bozdağ | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |