Istanbul Race 2 - Race 2
TALIPHAN BEY (2) rates on top after winning at Istanbul over 1900m last start, with prior seconds at 1400m and 1500m underscoring consistent form. LAND OF LEGENDS (1) is the main danger after a last-start win over 1400m and earlier placings at 1500m and 2000m. SARUNAS (3) is unbeaten from one, scoring on debut at 1600m, and draws well. EL GLADIADOR (6) brings solid 1500m form with a last-start 2nd and earlier wins at shorter trips. VINCENTE (7) was 4th at 1900m last time after a 1600m 2nd and can figure again.
Jockey: A.çeli̇k
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a 19-day break after winning at Istanbul over 1400m on 3 May on GOOD3, defeating Togarma, with 56kg. Prior efforts included 2nd over 1500m (GOOD3) behind Libua on 25 Feb and 3rd over 2000m on 28 Mar behind Maranello. Carries 58kg here with A. Çelik up for C. Turan, and draws barrier 3 after barrier 8 last time. In with a chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | H Karataş | 55kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Vedat Abi̇ş | 53kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/9 | 11/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 31/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 2000m | Özcan Yildirim | 54kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 2/9 | 03/01/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 19/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | B Akçay | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | B Akçay | 55.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Er.cankiliç
Weight: 55kgs
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Won last start at Istanbul over 1900m on 10 May, defeating Patrona Holi, carrying 61kg on Good going. Consistent profile this prep with 1 win and four placings from five runs, including seconds over 1400m and 1500m. Carries 55kg here with apprentice Er.cankiliç claiming 30 and draws barrier 6 after jumping from 9 last time. Can feature with a similar run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 61kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/16 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | Ayhan Kurşun | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 11/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/13 | 28/03/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/11 | 28/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Ayhan Kurşun | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.sözen
Weight: 56kgs
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Returned with a win at Istanbul over 1600m on 19 Apr on Good, carrying 58kg from barrier 8, defeating Man Of Mystery. Now draws barrier 1 and drops 32.5kg to 25.5kg with a 30.5kg claim. Up 300m in trip and comes here 33 days between runs for H. Boyraz with A. Sözen engaged. Unbeaten from one start and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sal.çeli̇k
Weight: 55kgs
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First-up after 294 days. Debuted with 2nd of 10 at Istanbul over 1200m from barrier 10 on 1 Aug, behind Koçaktay. Draws barrier 2 now and carries 55kg with a 30kg apprentice claim listed. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 294 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 | 01/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | E Çankaya | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Kocaeli over 1700m on 5 May, behind Eurofighter and Miss California. The 3yo now drops a sharp 33.5kg to carry 24.5kg with a 29.5kg apprentice claim and draws barrier 4 (from 7). Earlier run was 8th of 12 over 1500m at Istanbul on 14 Feb. 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 | 05/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1700m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 8/12 | 14/02/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Ö.yildirim
Weight: 54kgs
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Comes off a 21-day break after a 2nd at Istanbul over 1500m on 1 May on GOOD3, splitting Ammayaman and Laureate with 53kg. Consistent at the track with 3 wins and 2 seconds from 7 runs, and overall 3 from 7. Drops 28.5kg here with a significant claim for Ö. Yildirim from barrier 7. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 21 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 | 01/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1500m | GOOD3 | Özcan Yildirim | 53kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/7 | 26/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | SOFT | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/6 | 07/09/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD3 | H Karataş | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/8 | 03/08/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/7 | 11/07/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | H Karataş | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 1/7 | 11/06/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 0/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | 57kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: 54kgs
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Placed 2nd at Istanbul over 1600m on 19 Apr with 58kg, chasing home Makinist. Last start 4th of 13 at Istanbul over 1900m on 10 May from barrier 5 on Good, again with 58kg. Drops sharply to 24.5kg with a 29.5kg claim for E. Aktuğ. Can feature with that significant weight relief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 10/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1900m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1600m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |