Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
AKERBEY (2) looks the one fourth-up after winning at Ankara over 1200m on 21 May with 60kg under Gokhan Kocakaya, and he also beat BOZKIR YIĞIDI on 2 May at Ankara over 1100m. BOZKIR YIĞIDI (1) draws barrier 2 and was 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m on 20 May; recent figures 2-1-2-1. ATIÇI KAYA (3) was 3rd here at 1300m on 31 May and had won at Kocaeli over 1200m on 19 May. CİHANERK (4) is a last-start Istanbul winner over 1200m on 27 May and has a consistent track record.
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: Unknown
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Ultra-consistent (4:2-2-0), most recently 2nd at Istanbul on 20 May over 1200m (GOOD) behind Aziz Dostum, carrying 53kg from barrier 4 in a field of 5. A dual Kocaeli winner this prep, and with an improved barrier 2 and 27kg today, a repeat of recent efforts would make this runner competitive.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 20/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | M Çeli̇k | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | M T Coşkun | 51kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 14/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1000m | GOOD | M T Coşkun | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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Back-to-back Ankara wins, latest on 21 May over 1200m (Good) carrying 60kg, defeating Hazan Sabahi in a 5-runner race. Overall (3:2-1-0) and unbeaten with Gökhan Kocakaya (1:1-0-0); two back scored at 1100m (Soft) with 53kg over Bozkir Yiğidi. Drops a sharp 33kg to 27kg fourth-up, which is a notable setup to maintain his momentum.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 21/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | Mehmet Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/10 | 16/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.yildiz
Weight: Unknown
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Held 3rd at Istanbul over 1300m on 31 May, and two back won the 1200m at Kocaeli. Drops 33kg to 26kg and reunites with A. Yildiz, who is 2:1-0-1 on him. Barrier 5 looks fine given he’s placed both times from gates 4-6, and his Istanbul (3:0-0-2) and 1300m (1:0-0-1) profiles read consistent.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Comments
Reliable at Istanbul with an overall (4:1-0-2) and pairs well with the rider (3:1-0-2). Won at Istanbul over 1200m on 27 May on Good, carrying 57kg from barrier 2 in a 12-runner field, defeating Queen Hanim. Recent form reads well and another competitive showing looks within reach.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
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Back on a short turnaround after finishing 4th at Bursa over 1200m on Jun 1, behind Asaletli Çocuk. Reunites with Erhan Aktuğ, who guided him to a 1200m win at Izmir on May 14 over Guregh. From barrier 3 (1:1-0-0 from barriers 1–3) and dropping 28kg to 25kg, he has a favourable set-up to be competitive.
Last Starts 8 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 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Ö F Özen | 53kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/10 | 14/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Izmir | 1200m | GOOD | Erhan Aktuğ | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/10 | 28/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1100m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 19/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1000m | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.ketme
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after finishing 6th of 9 at Bursa over 1200m on 1 Jun (55kg) behind Asaletli Çocuk. Reunites with R. Ketme, who is 1/1 on this runner courtesy of the 1200m Bursa win on 18 May over Asilbulut, and plunges to 23.5kg. Barrier 1 should help land a spot, and a return to that prior winning level would see this hold its own.
Last Starts 8 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 | 01/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 55kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/12 | 18/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Recep Ketme | 53kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | K Tokaçoğlu | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 7/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Backing up seven days from Ankara, where he finished 6th of 6 over 1200m on Good behind Metso. Drops 32.5kg to 24.5kg and draws barrier 4; earlier in the prep he scored at Diyarbakir over 1000m. The sharp weight relief gives him a chance to improve.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/5 | 12/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mahsun Turan | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 3/6 | 02/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1100m | SOFT | H Çi̇zi̇k | 54kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 1/5 | 18/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Diyarbakir | 1000m | Yunus Çeli̇kbaş | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |