Istanbul Race 3 - Race 3
SECRET OF DRAGON (5) maps as the one to beat off a recent Istanbul 16 Oct 1200m 2Y HCP 14 2nd with 56.5kg from barrier 1, and he draws 2 here at 54kg. SHIMMER (3) is on a short turnaround and has a strong (Istanbul, 1300) record of 2:1-1, plus a favourable barrier drop to 1. RAPID SHOT (1) third-up and back 100m after a Kocaeli 13 Oct 1400m TB 3rd; draws 4 and owns a solid CurrentTrack record of 4:2-1-0. MANIAC (4) resumes after three months and has 1300m placing form, drawn 3 with a positive jockey/horse record.
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Third-up and drawn well in barrier 4, he returns to a track where he’s 2-from-4. Latest run was 3rd at Kocaeli over 1400m (TB, 5 runners) behind Fortissimo and Brave Athena, and he now drops 100m which could suit given earlier 800m and 1100m wins. With 59kg, his solid CurrentTrack record keeps him in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 13/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇ Yildiz | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comments
Returns 12 days after a 9th of 13 at Bursa over 1300m (TB) from barrier 12, and draws better in gate 5 while dropping to 55.5kg. Earlier wins at Bursa over 1100m and 1200m on good ground highlight a solid profile at the track, with a third at Istanbul on debut adding depth. With that setup and a more favourable barrier, can improve on the latest run.
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 | 23/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Recep Ketme | 56kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Proven at Istanbul 1300m with a strong (2:1-1-0) record and draws barrier 1, a notable improvement from barrier 8 last time. On a short turnaround and drops 3kg to 55kg after a wide run at Kocaeli over 1400m; back in trip suits given prior 1500m/1400m placings. Solid setup to run well back at this track and distance.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 27/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | HEAVY | Nevzat Avci̇ | 52kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | 2Y HCP 14 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/5 | 12/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 24/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 52kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/6 | 10/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up after 3 months and draws barrier 3, returning to 54kg with the same jockey who has ridden three placings from three on him, including a win. Consistent on good ground (4:1-0-2) and placed at 1300m last prep, so this setup looks suitable. Respectable claims if he holds that juvenile form.
Last Starts 93 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 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 24/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | M A Solmaz | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Runner-up at Istanbul last time in a 2Y HCP 14 over 1200m, drawn the inside and carrying 56.5kg, with the CurrentJockey aboard who has a 0-1-0 record on the horse. Drops 2.5kg to 54kg and draws barrier 2, with a slight rise to 1300m after consistent 4th-placed efforts at 1400m and 1500m earlier this prep. Solid local record at Istanbul (10:1-2-1) suggests she can be competitive again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 16/10/2026 | - | 2Y HCP 14 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 56.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 30/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/8 | 23/08/2026 | - | 2Y FILLIES COND 4 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD3 | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |