Istanbul Race 1 - Race 1
YALNIZ AŞIK (2) looks the one with consistent recent form and a last-start Istanbul win, and the inside draw should aid a smooth run up to 1900m. TAŞKARA (8) appeals as the main danger off a strong Istanbul profile and a 1600m win two starts back, holding form with a close 4th since. BALKIBEY (3) is in winning nick with two recent 1200m victories at this track and a solid course record, though the rise to 1900m is the query. ALKATRAZ KUŞÇUSU (10) can run on for a share after a sound 3rd over 1500m here and a favourable low draw, but needs to lift to match the top trio; slight leaning to YALNIZ AŞIK (2) on reliability.

Jockey: E.akpinar
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Draws much better after jumping from barrier 8 last start and now lands gate 2. From similar low alleys (1–3) has a (3:1-0-1) record. Last seen 11 Oct at Istanbul over 1600m on good going, finishing 5th of 12. The softer draw and prior low-barrier returns give Üstünsoy a practical setup at 1900m.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 11/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | H Karataş | 56.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | UNKNOWN | H Karataş | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/11 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | H Karataş | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 02/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/8 | 13/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 4 of last 5 and won at Istanbul over 1500m on 30 Oct, so arrives with solid recent form. Draws inside after jumping from 8 last time, which can help secure a handier run. This season’s 6:2-2-0 profile underlines consistency. With H. Çizik up and an improved barrier, looks a reliable contender at 1900m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/14 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Okan Gökçe | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND 3 | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Okan Gökçe | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 21/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/13 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Won 2 of last 3 and comes off a 1st of 8 at Istanbul over 1200m on 1 Nov on good ground. Proven at this venue with a solid (6:2-2-0) record and mirrors that this season (6:2-2-0). Holds his grade and sticks with A. Sözen. Looks well placed to run another competitive race over 1900m at Istanbul.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 01/11/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Akin Sözen | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 04/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | UNKNOWN | S Boyraz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 25/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/10 | 30/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND1 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Seli̇m Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 and comes here off a 4th of 8 over 1200m at Ankara on 7 Nov. Steps to 1900m and stays with Ö. Yildirim for M. Demirol. Profile suggests a consistent type who can hold a competitive spot in this line-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 07/11/2026 | - | 3Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/11 | 01/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | SOFT | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/11 | 17/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 25/08/2026 | - | 3Y HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/13 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 5th of 6 over 1300m at Istanbul on 28 Oct on good ground. Steps to 1900m and keeps E. Bozdağ for A. Tepebaşi. Lightly raced and back to the same track, so scope to improve at the 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 28/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 04/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | UNKNOWN | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 19/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/17 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 08/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Enes Bozdağ | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 10/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Drops into a 1900m assignment after finishing 8th of 8 over 1600m at Izmir on 7 Nov. Extra trip could suit on the quick back-up with A. Kurşun aboard for A. Öcal. Needs to lift off that effort but the set-up gives a chance to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 07/11/2026 | - | 3Y COND 4 | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 23/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Onur Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 07/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/15 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/15 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | K Tokaçoğlu | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | K Tokaçoğlu | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/14 | 08/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/11 | 04/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD3 | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Only one run on the page, finishing 6th of 8 over 1200m at Ankara on 7 Nov. Steps to 1900m at Istanbul and gets E. Aktuğ up, so the set-up changes significantly. Low-profile form so far but scope to improve over further.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 07/11/2026 | - | 3Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/11 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | UNKNOWN | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/8 | 03/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 27/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 29/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/7 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/5 | 14/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: B.akçay
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 2 of last 3 and now stretches to 1900m, with useful Istanbul grounding from a 4th of 9 over 1500m on 30 Oct on GOOD. Proven combination with B. Akçay and S. Yanmaz (3:1-1-0) adds confidence. Stays in the same grade and profiles to hold a competitive spot.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | B Akçay | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 25/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | SOFT | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 11/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | M A Aydin | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/14 | 26/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | M A Aydin | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/14 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | M A Aydin | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/10 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: A.kaçmaz
Weight: 51.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in 4 of his last 5 suggests reliable recent form, and he has handled Istanbul, finishing 5th of 8 over 1200m on 1 Nov on good ground. From similar middle draws (4-6) he’s 0-1-1 from 3, indicating he can hold a position from this sort of gate. Stays in the same grade and looks a consistent chance to be around the mark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 01/11/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Berkay Bülbül | 51.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 27/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 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 | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: G.özçeli̇k
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 3rd of 9 over 1500m at Istanbul on 30 Oct and draws better, moving from barrier 9 to 3. Staying in the same grade, the improved gate can help secure a handier run. With G. Özçelik up for Y. Demirkiran, Alkatraz Kuşçusu has a tidy platform to be competitive at 1900m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/14 | 21/10/2026 | - | 3Y OPEN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | UNKNOWN | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | Onur Yildiz | 52kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 01/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 03/08/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 19/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 54kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/13 | 08/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |