Istanbul Race 4 - Race 4
RHYTHMOFTHESTARS (9) appeals off a strong 3rd at Istanbul over 1500m last start, drawn wider but proven at 1700m two back. RED SMOKE (2) was 4th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m from barrier 11 and draws the inside, which suits. HEAVEN LIGHT (1) brings solid metro placings, including 2nd at Istanbul over 1400m in March and a recent 4th of 16 over 1500m. ZELINDA (13) was a sound 5th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on debut and can progress. SILENT WIND (10) has race fitness with a recent 1900m run here, finishing 9th of 12.
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at Istanbul, including 4th of 16 over 1500m on 6 May after drawing barrier 2 with 61kg behind Social Butterfly. Earlier placed 3rd over 1400m on 8 Apr and 2nd over 1400m on 25 Mar, showing consistency at the track. Drops 33.5kg to 27.5kg and draws barrier 4 with G.kocakaya for S. Çiftçi. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 25/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/13 | 28/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD3 | M Keçeci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 13/13 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | SOFT | M Keçeci̇ | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 10/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 26/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, placing three of the last five. Last start 4th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 11 with 61kg, behind The Special One. Earlier form includes 2nd at Istanbul over 1300m on 14 Nov and 3rd at Kocaeli over 1500m on 4 Nov. Draws barrier 1 with a big weight drop to 27.5kg and 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | H Çi̇zi̇k | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 10/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 61kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/12 | 08/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 61kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/8 | 04/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1500m | Feri̇t Yardimci | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 3/7 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/10 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/12 | 20/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.çeti̇n
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after finishing 6th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 16 with 58kg. Earlier ran 9th of 12 at Istanbul over 1500m on 22 Apr on GOOD3. Best recent effort was 2nd of 12 at Bursa over 1400m on 12 Jan on SOFT. Drawn 13 and drops 31.5kg from last start; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | B Çeti̇n | 58kg | - | - | 16 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | M Keçeci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 06/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | A Meh Altin | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/12 | 12/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | SOFT | Mahsun Turan | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/9 | 05/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1400m | FIRM | Erhan Aktuğ | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | M Keçeci̇ | 54kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 27/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1600m | GOOD | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 15/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1500m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/8 | 19/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | A Aslan | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 23/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1400m | GOOD | A Aslan | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 14/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/9 | 03/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 22/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debuting 15th of 15 at Istanbul over 1400m on 1 May on Good3, from barrier 3 with 56kg. Drops 31kg to 25kg and draws barrier 2. Up 500m in trip. Needs sharp improvement but not without hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.yildiz
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip 400m and drops 29.5kg from last start when 12th of 12 at Istanbul over 1500m on 22 Apr from barrier 11 on GOOD3. Earlier runs include 7th over 1400m on GOOD3 and a 4th over 1200m at Istanbul on debut. Draws barrier 6 here with G. Yildiz for A. Bozkurt. Can improve with the lighter weight and better gate.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 22/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | B Akçay | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 10/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Erhan Aktuğ | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 7/11 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/10 | 08/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Emi̇rcan Avşar | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Emi̇rcan Avşar | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.özen
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run was a 9th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 10 with 58kg, behind The Special One. Prior effort was a solid 4th of 11 at Istanbul over 1600m on 19 Apr on Good going from barrier 2 with 56kg. Drops 31.5kg to 26.5kg and draws barrier 11 after a 12-day turnaround, with S. Özen riding for N. Kaya. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | S Özen | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | S Özen | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after debut 14th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 3. Drops 31.5kg to 26.5 today and keeps the same gate. Distance shortens by 400m, which could help. Can improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Enes Bozdağ | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Y.gökçe
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up after a 17-day turnaround. Last start 10th of 16 at Istanbul over 1400m on 1 May from barrier 13 on GOOD3, with 56kg, behind This Charming Man. Prior run 12th of 13 here over 1400m on 21 Mar. Draws barrier 10 and drops 31.5kg to 24.5; can improve with the lighter weight.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/16 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Erhan Aktuğ | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 12/13 | 21/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Gökhan Bektaş | 50kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 6/13 | 07/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | B Akçay | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 8/12 | 27/12/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | B Akçay | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/11 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Y Ş Gümüş | 53kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 11/13 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Y Ş Gümüş | 51kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 08/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kaya
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12‑day turnaround after a 3rd at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 1, behind The Special One and Timetex, carrying 58kg. Earlier finished 2nd at Antalya over 1500m on 17 Mar behind Sky Cruise with 56kg. Faces a wide gate (12) but drops 31.5kg from last start and rises 400m in trip. Can feature with a patient ride.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/11 | 10/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1700m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/11 | 17/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1500m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 7/9 | 28/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Antalya | 1400m | Fati̇h Rüstem Bebek | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 14/14 | 16/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1300m | M Bayir | 55kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/10 | 30/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | SOFT | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1900m last start at Istanbul on 10 May, finished 9th of 12 from barrier 10 on Good going with 56kg behind Taliphan Bey. Earlier ran 11th of 12 over 1400m on 8 Apr after a 5th over 1500m on 14 Feb. Carries 26.5kg here, a significant drop from recent runs, and draws barrier 9. Can improve with the weight relief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 56kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/12 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 56kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 9/13 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | Beki̇r Mert Mirik | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | A Kaçmaz | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Z.karabulut
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with two thirds in five Istanbul runs. Last start 9th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May from barrier 8 with 55kg. Drops 30kg here and draws better from gate 5, up 400m on prior 1100–1500m range. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Zülfükar Karabulut | 55kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 5/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | M Keçeci̇ | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/10 | 14/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Yi̇ği̇tcan Gökçe | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 9/10 | 08/10/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.f.özen
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip with a 700m drop after finishing 10th of 10 at Istanbul over 1200m on 8 May on a Good3, carrying 50kg. Prior run was 9th of 10 over 1400m on 8 Apr, and earlier unplaced at 2000m. Carries 25kg here after having 50kg last time, and draws barrier 7. Needs to lift but can improve with the distance drop.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 08/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD3 | R Yildiz | 50kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 9/10 | 08/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | B Çiğla | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 11/11 | 07/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | R Yildiz | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 12/14 | 21/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | K Gökçe | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 13/13 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Erhan Aktuğ | 56kg | - | - | 13 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.m.mirik
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a 5th of 16 at Istanbul over 1500m on 6 May, from barrier 2 with 58kg, behind The Special One. Steps out from barrier 8 today and drops 31.5kg to 26.5. Three-year-old for trainer E.uslu with B.m.mirik booked. Can improve with the weight drop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 06/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Akin Sözen | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |