Istanbul Race 7 - Race 7
ÇILEKEŞ ÖMER (1) rates on top with strong Istanbul credentials and 1400m form, having won 2 of his last 3 and boasting a 1st and 2nd from two runs at the trip. ENDER ŞOVALYE (2) is a clear danger given a prolific season and back-to-back wins at shorter; his lone 1400m try yielded 2nd and he handles good ground well. KÜÇÜK AZAT (3) has claims off consistent Istanbul placings and a recent 2nd over 1600m here, with enough 1400m form to feature. KESTEL YIĞIDI (7) maps to run well again at 1400m after a recent 3rd here and reliable local record, but lacks the winning punch of the top pair; slight edge to ÇILEKEŞ ÖMER (1).

Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes in with momentum, having won 2 of last 3 including Istanbul 1600m on 11 Oct and 1400m on 23 Sep. Strong course profile (5:2-1-2) and effective on good ground (7:3-1-2) suits this set-up. Stays in the same grade and maps as a solid chance at 1400m.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 11/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/9 | 04/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
In strong touch, having won 3 of the last 5. Scored over 1300m at Adana on 20 Oct (GOOD), and handles this surface well with a (9:4-2-1) record on good ground. The Er. Cankiliç/K. Korkmaz combo is effective (4:3-0-1), so Ender Şovalye profiles well for 1400m at Istanbul.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 20/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 56.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 3Y COND5 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 10/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | U Temur | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | U Temur | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | U Temur | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 16/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | U Temur | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/15 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Ultra-consistent at Istanbul with a (3:0-3-0) track record and has placed in 3 of last 5. Latest was 3rd of 7 over 1400m at Bursa on 26 Oct, so stays to a suitable trip. With A. Kurşun booked and solid figures on good ground (11:1-4-3), Küçük Azat profiles as a reliable contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 26/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 54.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 8 | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mahsun Turan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 56.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 11/08/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | FIRM | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/8 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Mehmet Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.bülbül
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 and comes off a 1st of 10 here over 1300m on 18 Oct on good ground. Steps to 1400m at the same track and keeps B. Bülbül. Honest profile points to another competitive showing for Çerkes Enver.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP 15 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 51kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | UNKNOWN | Berkay Bülbül | 51kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | K Yilmaz | 55kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 53kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 23/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 52.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 04/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Ni̇zametti̇n Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | K Tokaçoğlu | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Alaatti̇n Küründük | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 07/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1100m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 51kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1000m | GOOD | Si̇nan Akşin | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws much better after starting from 8 last time and now lands barrier 2. Was 4th of 10 over 1300m at Istanbul on 18 Oct on good going, and now goes to 1400m at the same track. With the softer draw and that recent competitive effort, Erhanhan looks to get his chance to hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 18/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP 15 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/09/2026 | - | 3Y GROUP 3 | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/08/2026 | - | 3Y HCP 15 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 52kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Serh.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1400m after winning at Ankara on 22 Oct over this trip, backing up a prior Istanbul 1400m run on 11 Sep when 9th of 11 on Good. Draws on a small field of 7 and keeps Serh. Çelik for K. Korkmaz. Recent win suggests she can hold a competitive spot back at Istanbul.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 22/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Serh Çeli̇k | 53kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | FIRM | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Velat Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: F.çeti̇nbaş
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Consistent this season (5:1-1-2) and has placed in 4 of the last 5. Last start at Istanbul over 1400m on 23 Oct he was 3rd of 8 on soft ground, and now drops from 60kg to 57kg. Strong record at this track (9:1-4-1) backs his claims around this trip. With the weight relief and reliable profile, Kestel Yiğidi looks a solid chance to be in the finish.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Akin Sözen | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 14/15 | 03/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | SOFT | M A Akgöbek | 52kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 28/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | E Çankaya | 61kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | H Karataş | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/10 | 10/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Halef Kati | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 26/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |