Bursa Race 5 - Bursa Büyükşehi̇r Beledi̇ye Başkanliği
FORTISSIMO (2) sets the standard with five straight wins and a perfect 4-from-4 at 1400m, including a last-start Bursa 1400m success, so he’s the one they all have to match. RATTLESNAKE (5) is the main danger after reeling off five on end and already a Bursa winner; proven at 1400m and drawn well to hold a spot. BARBAR BARLO (1) has a solid 1400m record with two wins and a recent 3rd at this track and trip, so profiles as the chaser if the top pair falter. TODAY IS A GIFT (7) is consistent and was 2nd over this track and trip last start, but faces tougher winners; slight leaning to FORTISSIMO (2) to keep the streak going.

Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Won 2 of last 3 and owns a strong 1400m record (3:2-0-1), including a 3rd of 8 here at Bursa over this trip on 28 Aug. Drops back from 1600m to 1400m, which looks a plus given that profile. Stays in the same grade. With A. Sözen booked and solid this season (5:2-1-1), Barbar Barlo brings the right credentials for this set-up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 17/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Izmir | 1400m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/8 | 28/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Mustafa Çi̇çek | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.m.bi̇lgi̇n
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten and in hot form, having won 5 of last 5. Perfect at 1400m (4:4-0-0) and comes off a 1st of 9 over this trip at Bursa on 30 Oct on good ground. The M.M. Bilgin/Ser. Gökçe pairing is also faultless (5:5-0-0). Strong credentials to continue the sequence here.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 13/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 22/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND4 | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 03/08/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Tugay Alici | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: O.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 3 of last 5 and brings solid 2YO season numbers (5:2-1-0). Latest run was 2nd of 6 over 1200m at Kocaeli on 3 Nov, and now stretches to 1400m. O. Yildiz partners for H. Çalişkan, adding continuity. With consistent recent form and staying in the same grade, Meloncitto profiles as a reliable chance.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 03/11/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Onur Yildiz | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 23/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | SOFT | S Boyraz | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 02/10/2026 | - | 2Y COND 5 | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/8 | 15/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 06/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1100m | GOOD | Onur Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: Ö.f.özen
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Holds his grade and stretches from 1200m to 1400m after finishing 5th of 6 at Kocaeli on 3 Nov. Small field of seven could help him find a rhythm, and the rider change to Ö.F. Özen offers a fresh look. Respecting the stable placement at this trip.
Last Starts 9 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 | 03/11/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | UNKNOWN | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 24/10/2026 | - | GROUP 2 2Y | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | SOFT | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/10/2026 | - | 2Y GROUP 2 | $0.00 | Ankara | 1400m | GOOD | M A Akgöbek | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Ankara | 1600m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Hişman Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/5 | 19/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/6 | 11/07/2026 | - | 2Y COND. | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Halef Kati | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/4 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 52kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1100m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 09/06/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Unbeaten streak is compelling, with won 5 of last 5 and a flawless 3-from-3 at 1400m. Latest win came at Ankara over 1500m on 24 Oct (1st of 8) on soft, so the trip poses no query. Partnership with M.S. Çelik and M. Dolak is perfect to date (3:3-0-0). Strong credentials to continue the roll at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 24/10/2026 | - | GROUP 2 2Y | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | UNKNOWN | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | - | 2Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 07/08/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 25/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD3 | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 07/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 20/06/2026 | - | 2Y HCP | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/6 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: M.çi̇çek
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Three wins and a second from six at Bursa reads strongly for Only Girl back to this track. Last start she was 4th of 5 over 1500m at Kocaeli, and now comes to 1400m. Same grade as last start and retains M. Çiçek, so a return to her preferred venue looks a positive.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 6/6 | 24/08/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/5 | 27/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 1/4 | 25/06/2026 | - | 2Y | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/7 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 29/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1000m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |

Jockey: C.altun
Weight: Unknown
Stats
Comments
Placed in 5 of last 5 and comes off a 2nd of 9 over 1400m at Bursa on 30 Oct. Draws better from barrier 3 after jumping from 6 last time, which can help at this trip. Proven at 1400m (3:1-1-1) and has been consistent with this rider-trainer combo (3:0-1-2). Today Is A Gift profiles as a reliable each-way chance in this small field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 30/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | GOOD | Cem Altun | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/10/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | GOOD | Cem Altun | 54kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/09/2026 | - | TB | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | E Akpinar | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/11 | 25/08/2026 | - | 2YF MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Y T Akkaya | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/9 | 11/08/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | Cem Altun | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Cem Altun | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 20/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Cem Altun | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 4/9 | 06/07/2026 | - | 2YF COND | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Y T Akkaya | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |