Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
TANKIZI (10) brings consistent 1200m form, most recently 2nd at Ankara on 30 May (10 starters) and was also 2nd at Istanbul in April; despite barrier 12, that profile reads well up to 1300m. DEVRIZAMAN (4) was 2nd at Istanbul on 3 June over 1200m (9 starters) and stays on a short turnaround; the wide barrier is the query. BALBEYIM (3) drew the rail and was a debut 3rd at Istanbul on 3 June over 1200m (11 starters), which sets up nicely second up. ARDEN TUNA (2) improved to 3rd at Istanbul on 27 May over 1200m (12 starters) from a wide alley and gets a better barrier here third up.
Jockey: E.aktuğ
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after an 8-day short turnaround, having finished 5th of 11 over 1200m at Istanbul when drawn barrier 9. Moves in two gates to barrier 7 and edges up 100m, with E.aktuğ taking over from Görkem Özçelik. Lightly raced and open to improvement off that debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.abi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and on a short 15-day turnaround, he improved to 3rd over 1200m at Istanbul last start from barrier 12 under 57kg, finishing behind Haydi Sevda and Abimsin. Draws barrier 4 now with V. Abi̇ş aboard and remains at a similar trip, which sets up well for another forward showing.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: G.kocakaya
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround second-up after a debut 3rd of 11 at Istanbul over 1200m on 3 Jun, splitting Üstünsoy and Ardensoy. Draws barrier 1 today after jumping from 6 last time, which could afford a softer run. With the same jockey engaged, a similar effort would keep this runner in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: A.kurşun
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround second-up after a debut 2nd at Istanbul over 1200m on 3 Jun, carrying 57kg on GOOD ground behind Serdivan. Draws wider here from barrier 11 after jumping from 2 last time, with only a minor 100m distance change. Solid debut and continuity with Ayhan Kurşun and Ser Doğan suggests he can hold form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ayhan Kurşun | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.s.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after debuting at Istanbul over 1200m eight days ago when 6th of 9 from barrier 6. Draws slightly better in barrier 5 and stays at a similar trip, with M.S. Çelik taking over. With that run under the belt, improvement is possible.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sal.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after finishing 4th of 6 at Ankara over 1200m on 4 Jun (57kg), behind Aydin Dayi and Şenoğlan. Earlier in the prep he ran 2nd at Istanbul over 1100m on 29 Apr (57kg) behind Zeydantay, and his Istanbul record reads (3:0-1-0). Drawn barrier 10 here, he’s consistent enough to be competitive with a similar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 04/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | E Çankaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/10 | 23/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 6/10 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 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: Müs.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up after back-to-back 5th placings at Istanbul, lifting from 1000m to 1200m last time and holding his position in a 12-runner field behind Lisboa. Draws barrier 3 and stays on a short 15-day turnaround, which could help him settle closer. Honest so far and capable of grinding into the finish.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | A Aslan | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
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Four starts into the prep and best effort was a 4th of 8 at Bursa over 1200m on 11 May carrying 57kg on good going. Since then finished 7th of 10 at Kocaeli over 1200m on 19 May from barrier 1, 23 days between runs into this. Needs to build on that Bursa run to feature.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/8 | 11/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1200m | GOOD | Nevzat Avci̇ | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/8 | 26/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | H Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/9 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up after two Istanbul runs for 10th over 1000m and 1200m on good ground, both at 57kg. Draws barrier 6 after barrier 8 last time and sticks with E. Bozdağ; incremental distance rise of 100m today. Needs to lift on exposed figures but may take benefit from the third-up set-up and slightly better gate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Enes Bozdağ | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: H.karataş
Weight: Unknown
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Consistent this prep with 2nds at Istanbul 1000m (SOFT) and Ankara 1200m, and returns on a short 12‑day turnaround. Drawn barrier 12 after 8 last time and gets H.karataş up; measured claims again based on that recent placing profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 30/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1200m | GOOD | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/11 | 16/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | E Çankaya | 55kg | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
| 4/12 | 07/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1000m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: E.çi̇zi̇k
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after a career-best 2nd at Kocaeli over 1200m nine days ago, splitting the quinella behind Esrin Hatun at 57kg. Prior Istanbul runs read 4th/5th over 1000–1200m on varying ground, and now draws barrier 8 after jumping from 4 last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/9 | 17/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Ali̇ Yildiz | 55kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 03/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD3 | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 4/15 | 24/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | SOFT | Mehmet Fati̇h Kaya | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.a.altundağ
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and on a short turnaround after a 4th of 11 at Kocaeli on 2 Jun over 1200m from barrier 1, carrying 57kg, behind Esrin Hatun. Prior run was 8th of 15 at Istanbul on 22 May over 1200m on HEAVY going. Draws barrier 2 here and can build on the latest effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 02/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | Yunus Çeli̇kbaş | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 8/15 | 22/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | HEAVY | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |