Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
ATEŞIZI (1) gets the nod stepping to 1600m after a string of placings, including 2nd over this trip and a last-start 2nd; drawn well to hold a spot. UFUKTEPE (11) is a solid threat off a 2nd at 1500m and consistent recent figures at this track. KAHRAMAN FATIH (2) is in the mix with three placings from his last five and reliable Istanbul record, though he was only 6th at 1600m two starts back. FATIH BAŞKAN (6) can run well third up after a 2nd over 1200m, but the rise to 1600m is the query; narrow edge to ATEŞIZI (1).

Jockey: F.çeti̇nbaş
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 4 of last 5 and brings reliable this-season returns (9:0-2-4). Last start at Adana over 1300m on 3 Nov was a solid 2nd of 10. Draws better from barrier 2 after jumping from 5, and keeps F. Çetinbaş, with whom the record reads (3:0-2-0). Honest profile suggests he can be competitive over the mile here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 03/11/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1800m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 08/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 11/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Yusuf Cengi̇z | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | M A Akgöbek | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 9/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1100m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of last 5 and holds a solid Istanbul profile (6:0-1-3). Last start was 3rd of 11 over 1500m here on 30 Oct on good going, and now steps to 1600m where he was 6th of 9 on 25 Sep on soft. Stays in the same grade and keeps B. Akçay. Consistent local form gives Kahraman Fatih a competitive look at the mile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and draws better, shifting from barrier 10 to 7. Last start at Istanbul over 1200m on 23 Oct he finished 8th of 11 on soft ground. Stays in the same grade and may appreciate the better draw at 1600m.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.aslan
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws the inside after jumping from 6 last time, which could help secure a cleaner run. Comes off a 5th of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct on good ground and stays in the same grade. With A. Aslan up and a soft map from barrier 1, looks a credible chance to hold his spot in the finish at 1600m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | A Aslan | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and staying in the same grade, with Istanbul experience on a soft 1200m when 7th of 11 on 23 Oct. Steps to 1600m, which could suit better at this stage of the prep. A. Yildiz sticks for S. Bektaş, offering continuity. Solid enough platform to improve.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Berk Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/15 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and comes off a 2nd of 11 over 1200m at Istanbul on 23 Oct on soft ground. Steps to 1600m now, and A. Kurşun stays aboard for Şük. Çelik. Solid recent run suggests he can be competitive at this trip.
Last Starts 18 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 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/15 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Holds a recent Istanbul run over 1500m on 30 Oct, finishing 8th of 11. Stays in the same grade and stretches to 1600m. G. Yildiz sticks for Y. Öztaş. Low-key profile but the setup is straightforward enough to see improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | G Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Second up for S. Çiftçi with A. Kaçmaz aboard, staying in the same grade. Last start was 10th of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct on good ground. Steps to 1600m here and should strip fitter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
First up after about 4 months, and returns to the Istanbul mile where he was 6th of 10 on 17 Jul. That run gives him a look at the course and trip. E. Aktuğ rides for B. Akbulut, and the setup is straightforward. Tanerden can improve with the freshen and familiar conditions.
Last Starts 116 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ç.taşci
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
First starter by Berksoy out of Mamahatun for Güv. Gökçe and booked with Ç. Taşci. Debuts at 1600m at Istanbul in a 13-runner field. Set-up suggests a professional introduction is possible without overreaching expectations.

Jockey: B.karagöz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Ran 2nd of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct on good ground and now stretches to 1600m. Stays in the same grade and keeps B. Karagöz. Solid recent run at the track sets a sound platform here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 09/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.çeti̇n
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and stays in the same grade. Latest run was 7th of 11 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct on good ground. Back to Istanbul at 1600m with B. Çetin aboard, which is a straightforward set-up. Can be competitive with natural improvement this preparation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Çeti̇n | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws better from barrier 4 after coming from 8 last time. Last start at Istanbul over 1500m on 30 Oct returned 8th of 11. From similar barriers (4-6) has a (7:0-4-1) record, suggesting she tends to run on for a placing from this draw. Capable of improving with the softer gate and familiar track.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN FILLIES | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Gökhan Kocakaya | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 05/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN F | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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 |