Ankara Race 8 - Race 8
ATAERI (1) sets the standard with consistent seconds this season and a recent 2nd over 1800m, plus a proven 1500m/track-and-trip placing to suggest this suits despite a wider barrier. BUZLUBADEM (7) is on the up after a 3rd here over 1400m and can build off that fitter fourth-up. DÜZ KOŞU (2) appeals as a fringe hope off a last-start 2nd at 1400m, though overall record is patchy at the trip range. MENESSAL (9) has a 5th over this course and distance in October and could hold a spot from the middle draw, but must lift. Leaning to ATAERI (1) to convert consistent form at 1500m.

Jockey: F.çeti̇nbaş
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of last 5 and comes off a 2nd of 10 over 1800m at Adana on 27 Oct. Drawn in a similar alley to prior efforts and has a solid record from barriers 7-10 (5:0-3-0). Stays in the same grade and maps as a consistent type for this 1500m at Ankara.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 27/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Adana | 1800m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/14 | 11/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Fesi̇h Çeti̇nbaş | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 01/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | FIRM | Velat Demi̇r | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Mert Gökalp Arslan | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 0/9 | 28/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.akyavuz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and comes off a 2nd of 9 over 1400m at Ankara on 31 Oct. Stays in the same grade and stretches to 1500m. With M. Akyavuz aboard again, Düz Koşu has the platform to hold form at this track.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | R Kurt | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 23/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | FAST | Mert Gökalp Arslan | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: E.atlamaz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Draws much better after jumping from 10 last time and now lands barrier 3. Last run here over 1400m on 31 Oct produced 7th of 10, and this set-up could see a tidier trip at 1500m. Stays in the same grade. With E. Atlamaz booked, a softer map from the gate offers a chance to improve.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Mert Gökalp Arslan | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | M Keski̇n | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/15 | 07/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1500m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/7 | 14/08/2026 | - | 3Y OPEN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Cemal Paso | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/13 | 17/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | S Çeti̇n | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Okan Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/13 | 25/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | S Çeti̇n | 57kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.n.sunkar
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and draws the inside after barrier 5 last time, which can help streamline the run. Latest was 9th of 12 over 1300m at Ankara on 15 Oct. Stays in the same grade and the soft draw gives Küçük Şovalye a chance to settle into a handier rhythm over 1500m.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 15/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 24/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 09/09/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Serh.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Back at Ankara after finishing 8th of 8 over 1400m here on 31 Oct. Steps to 1500m and stays in the same grade. Draws on a manageable field size and gets Serh. Çelik aboard. Needs to lift but the set-up offers a chance to settle into the trip.
Last Starts 6 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 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | R Kurt | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | E Atlamaz | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 10/11 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | İsm Yildirim | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Fati̇h Rüstem Bebek | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and staying at Ankara after finishing 9th of 11 over 1300m on 15 Oct. Steps to 1500m, which could suit this stage of the prep. Draws on experience with Müs. Çelik and Adn. Polat combining again. A quiet build so far, looking for improvement with the rise in trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/11 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 8/8 | 03/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.keski̇n
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Fourth up and coming off a 3rd of 9 over 1400m at Ankara on 31 Oct. Steps to 1500m and stays in the same grade. Draws on proven track familiarity with M. Keskin booked. Solid platform to hold a competitive spot.
Last Starts 6 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 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | M Keski̇n | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/10/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | UNKNOWN | Mert Gökalp Arslan | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 12/12 | 19/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | Ser Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/12 | 05/08/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Elazig | 1200m | GOOD | Hüseyi̇n Altunkiliç | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: F.s.m.sansar
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Third up and sticks to Ankara, having been 8th of 10 over 1400m on 31 Oct after a 1500m run here on 10 Oct. Stays in the same grade. Draws on recent experience at the track and trip, with F.S.M. Sansar aboard, and can be kept in mind for minor improvement.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Fati̇h Sultan Mehmet Sansar | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/10/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.g.arslan
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Back to 1500m at Ankara after a 6th of 8 over 1400m here on 31 Oct, having finished 5th of 7 at this trip on 10 Oct. Stays in the same grade. With M.G. Arslan booked, a repeat of that 1500m effort would see Menessal competitive enough in this field of 9.
Last Starts 6 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 | 31/10/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | UNKNOWN | M Uyar | 51kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/10/2026 | - | 3Y HCP FILLIES | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | UNKNOWN | M Uyar | 52kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/10/2026 | - | 3YF MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 7/12 | 15/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Nuri̇ Sunkar | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/09/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 52kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/15 | 20/08/2026 | - | AR | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 02/07/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | FAST | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 20/06/2026 | - | 3Y FILLIES | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | E Atlamaz | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |