Ankara Race 3 - Race 3
RATTLESNAKE (1) sets the standard after winning last start at Ankara over 1100m from the inside draw, with prior 2nd at Kocaeli over 1000m. CANDIDATE (3) is a key chance after scoring at Kocaeli over 1100m nine days ago and earlier 2nd over 1000m at Adana. ÇELÇIRN FIRTINASI (4) brings strong Ankara form, winning over 900m last start and previously 2nd to Rattlesnake (1) over 1100m. VICTORY OF TOMO (2) was 2nd at Ankara over 1000m seven days ago and won over 800m in April, and can be in the mix up to 1100m.
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Won last start at Ankara over 1100m on 2 May on soft, leading home Çelçirn Firtinasi with 57kg. Prior run 2nd of 8 at Kocaeli over 1000m on 21 Apr behind Lion Esmer, also with 57kg. Two-start 2YO with 1 win and 1 second, unbeaten at the track and trip from one try. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 21/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Comes off a 7-day backup after running 2nd at Ankara over 1000m on 14 May on Good going, beaten by Shallow with 57kg. Earlier finished 4th of 6 at Istanbul over 1000m on 6 May, then won on debut at Istanbul over 800m on 17 Apr on Good. Trainer now H. Sunkar and gets G. Kocakaya from barrier 7. Back 100m in trip and drops 31kg; can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/3 | 14/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/7 | 17/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 800m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Comes off a Kocaeli 1100m win on 12 May on good going, carrying 55kg from barrier 3, defeating Puyol. Prior run 2nd at Adana over 1000m on 26 Apr on good, behind Shallow. Two-year-old with 1/1 at 1100m and drawn barrier 2 here. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 10 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 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after winning at Ankara over 900m on 9 May on good going from barrier 8 with 55kg. Prior run was 2nd over 1100m on soft on 2 May, and he also placed 3rd over 900m on 18 Apr. Draws barrier 4 now with 25kg allocated and reunites with trainer E. Çetinkurt. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 13 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 | 09/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | H Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | SOFT | H Çi̇zi̇k | 55kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sal.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Two-year-old making a first start for trainer Ke.yilmaz. Draws barrier 6 with Sal.çelik booked and carries 25kg. Set-up is straightforward. Not without hope.
Jockey: N.demi̇r
Weight: Unknown
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Two-year-old with one start for 3rd at Sanliurfa over 1000m on 20 Apr on Good, from barrier 2 with 54kg behind Felaket. Switches to E. Çetinkurt with N. Demir up and draws barrier 3. Listed weight allocated 24 suggests a significant drop from last run. Can improve.
Last Starts 32 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 | 20/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Sanliurfa | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Şaki̇r | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: D.ki̇p
Weight: Unknown
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Two-year-old from the M.demïrol yard draws barrier 1. Carries 23 with D.kïp booked. Lacks exposed race form but maps for an economical run from the inside. Can improve.