Istanbul Race 2 - Race 2
Şeelemzar (1) brings solid recent form with back-to-back 2nds at Istanbul over 1000m and looks ready for 1200m. HAYDI SEVDA (10) was 2nd of 15 at Istanbul over 1000m on soft and draws better. KESTEL YIĞIDI (6) comes off a last-start 2nd over 1100m at Istanbul, with KAUÇUKÇU (5) close up in 3rd there. CIHANERK (3) improved to 3rd at Istanbul over 1000m and can be around the mark. Something for the Multiples: KESTEL YIĞIDI (6) KAUÇUKÇU (5) KÜÇÜK AZAT (8) CIHANERK (3)
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 59kgs
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Placed in both career runs at Istanbul over 1000m, finishing 2nd on 15 Apr behind Seher Zamani and again 2nd on 26 Apr behind Hasnenni. Carries 59kg but benefits from a 3.2kg apprentice claim booked to A. Çelik. Draws wider now (barrier 11) and steps up 200m. Consistent to date and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been around the mark with 4th at Istanbul over 1100m on 29 Apr (GOOD3) after jumping from barrier 5, carrying 57kg behind Baydarbey. Also 4th prior over 1000m here on 15 Apr from barrier 8 behind Ünverdi Bey. Drops a significant 31kg with the apprentice claim and moves to barrier 8 today, up 100m. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: 57kgs
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Third-up after a 17-day gap with a last-start 3rd of 9 at Istanbul over 1000m on 26 Apr on Good, from barrier 7 with 57kg, behind Zirve Beyi. Prior run 6th of 8 at Istanbul over 1000m on 15 Apr from a wide barrier 9. Drops 31kg here with a 31kg apprentice claim and draws barrier 4 after a -3 barrier shift. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 17 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 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: N.avci̇
Weight: 57kgs
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Second-up after debut 6th of 10 at Ankara over 1100m on 16 Apr on Good, from barrier 10 with 57kg behind Hürtayfa. Draws barrier 1 now and drops 31kg with the apprentice engaged. Steps up 100m and changes stables and rider from that run. Can improve with the softer draw and big weight relief.
Last Starts 27 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 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.yildiz
Weight: 53kgs
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Second-up improved to 3rd of 7 at Istanbul over 1100m on 29 Apr on a Good3, with 53kg from barrier 8, behind Zeydantay. Prior run was 6th of 9 over 1000m on 15 Apr with 57kg. Drops 29kg with the apprentice claim and draws better in gate 3. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | M A Altundağ | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 14-day turnaround after a 2nd at Istanbul over 1100m on 29 Apr on Good3, carrying 57kg behind Zeydantay. Prior run 5th of 8 over 1000m here on 15 Apr. Carries 57kg again but an apprentice claim of 31kg is listed; barrier shifts to 9. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed 2nd at Istanbul over 1000m on 15 Apr, splitting Ünverdi Bey and Baydarbey with 57kg. Last start 6th of 9 at Istanbul over 1100m on 29 Apr from barrier 6 on GOOD3 with 57kg. Drops 31kg here with a 31kg claim and remains from barrier 6. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Placed on debut when 3rd of 13 at Ankara over 900m on 30 Apr on Good, from barrier 14 with 57kg. Drops 31kg with a 31kg apprentice claim and draws barrier 2. Up 300m and maps to get a softer run for M.S. Çelik and trainer Y. Tuncay. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Mehmet Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 13‑day turnaround after debuting 3rd of 13 at Ankara over 900m on 30 Apr on Good, behind Heyhat. Steps up 300m and draws barrier 7. Apprentice claim listed at 31kg, with Müs.Çelik riding for F.Serintürk. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 30/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 900m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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Second-up after a debut 2nd of 15 at Istanbul over 1000m on 24 Apr on soft, from barrier 15, behind Cundalikiz. Drops 32kg to carry 55kg with a 3kg apprentice claim engaged. Barrier improves to 5 and up 200m in trip. Can feature with natural improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 15 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.a.altundağ
Weight: 51kgs
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Has been around the mark with back-to-back 4ths at Istanbul over 1000m, 10 days apart. Last start 4th of 13 from barrier 8 on 3 May on GOOD3 with 53kg, behind Umut Dolu. Prior run 4th of 15 on 24 Apr on SOFT with 57kg. Drops sharply to 51kg with a 28kg apprentice claim and draws barrier 10; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD3 | M A Altundağ | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | M A Altundağ | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |