Istanbul Race 8 - Race 8
KORGÜN (1) sets the standard with three recent Istanbul placings, including 2nd over 1200m on 13 May and again 2nd over 1100m on 29 April; back to 1200m suits. DAVUTPAŞA (6) is on a short turnaround after a strong 3rd in a 14-runner 1300m 3Y COND at Istanbul on 1 July and can progress second up. BALBEYIM (5) maps well from barrier 2 and has placed at 1200m here on 3 June before a close 4th over 1300m on 24 June. ARDEN TUNA (4) was 3rd at this track/trip on 27 May and returns to 1200m, which looks a positive move.
Jockey: E.bozdağ
Weight: Unknown
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Consistent at Istanbul this prep with three 2nds, including at 1200m and 1300m, and holds a 1200m track-distance 2nd on record. Drops back 200m after a 7th over 1400m last time and has run well on Good going. Genuine chance to bounce back to the minors at least from barrier 8 under 57kg profile shown in recent runs.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 19/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | Ahmet Çeli̇k | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 2/6 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 13/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | SOFT | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/9 | 29/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1100m | GOOD3 | Ali̇ Yildiz | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 5/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Muhammed Mi̇r Bi̇lgi̇n | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: K.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after an Istanbul 1300m 3Y COND run 9 days ago when 8th of 14 from barrier 9 on Good behind Gürdalhan at 57kg. Drops 100m and moves to barrier 12 with the same rider booked. With that debut run under the belt, natural improvement can see him competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | K Gökçe | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: U.levent
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after a tough debut at Istanbul on 1 Jul over 1300m in 3Y COND, beaten 13th of 14 from barrier 12 on Good going with 57kg. Draws much better in barrier 3 and drops 100m, which could help him settle and improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.a.solmaz
Weight: Unknown
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Best run this prep came three back at Istanbul over 1200m on good going, finishing 3rd under 57kg behind Haydi Sevda and Abimsin. Since then has finished 9th at 1300m and 1400m, and now drops back 200m with M.a.solmaz up from barrier 10. The return to 1200m where he has placed (track/distance 1:0-0-1) gives him a chance to improve.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Ertuğrul Cankiliç | 55kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 9/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Vedat Abi̇ş | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 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: Hal.avci
Weight: Unknown
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Consistent at Istanbul this prep, placing 3rd over 1200m (Good) on 3 Jun and 3rd again over 1300m on 12 Jun before a 4th of 6 on 24 Jun. Returns to 1200m where the track/distance record reads (1:0-0-1), and draws barrier 2 after two recent inside gates. Fourth-up with a solid local profile suggests she can be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 24/06/2026 | - | 3Y | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | 54kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 3/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 1 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 3/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Gökhan Kocakaya | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Berk.gökçe
Weight: Unknown
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Debuted at Istanbul over 1300m in a 3Y COND nine days ago, finishing 3rd of 14 behind Gürdalhan and Gözüdeli, carrying 57kg on good ground. Second-up now from barrier 6 with a slight drop to 1200m, and holds solid track and condition stats (Istanbul/Good: 1:0-0-1). A short turnaround suggests he can hold form and be competitive again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Akin Sözen | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: V.demi̇r
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and back 100m, he draws barrier 5 after a wide gate last time. Notably ran 2nd at Istanbul over 1000m on good going on 15 May, splitting Barlin Ağa and Delikanli, and returns today with the same trainer-rider combination listed from that run. With 57kg again, a cleaner run from the draw can see him competitive.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 0/11 | 31/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Adana | 1200m | GOOD | E Çi̇zi̇k | 57kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 2/13 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | Mehmet Akyavuz | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: R.arslan
Weight: Unknown
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Resumes first up after an Istanbul debut over 1000m when 9th of 10 from barrier 8. Steps to 1200m with a 3-barrier shift to 11 and retains the S. Duman stable, with R.arslan taking over the ride at 57kg. Needs to improve off that initial run but the extra trip could help.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | Vedat Abi̇ş | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.kayi̇ş
Weight: Unknown
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On a short turnaround after finishing 6th of 14 at Bursa over 1300m (Good) a week ago from barrier 2, and now draws barrier 9 with a slight drop to 1200m. Third-up and still searching for a breakthrough this season, but the quick back-up and distance tweak could help him settle into the run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 03/07/2026 | - | $0.00 | Bursa | 1300m | GOOD | Görkem Özçeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 2 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 10/11 | 23/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Kocaeli | 1200m | GOOD | E Akkaya | - | - | 6 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: S.akbulat
Weight: Unknown
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Third-up and back 200m to 1200m after finishing 7th of 12 in a 3Y MDN over 1400m at Istanbul on 21 Jun, where Uzboylu scored. Drawn barrier 7 (from 8) and stays at Istanbul on good ground, which matches both career runs. Needs to lift on exposed form but the setup tweak could help.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Uğur Levent | 53kg | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Özcan Yildirim | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: M.çeli̇k
Weight: Unknown
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Second-up after a 34-day break, he improved from barrier 8 to draw 4 here. Last start at Ankara over 1300m he finished 4th of 9 behind Boz Felhan, and the slight drop to 1200m could suit. With that experience under the belt, he has room to progress.
Last Starts 34 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 | 06/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Ankara | 1300m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 8 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: B.çiğla
Weight: Unknown
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Closed off best last time at Istanbul on 21 Jun, finishing 5th of 12 in a 1400m 3Y MDN from barrier 12 with 57kg, behind Özbeyin Rüzgari. Drops back 200m and draws wider in 13, with Istanbul figures reading 4:0-0-0 and no placings from three runs on good ground. Honest recent progression but needs further improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 21/06/2026 | - | 3Y MDN | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1400m | GOOD | Gökhan Bektaş | 57kg | - | - | 12 |
| - | $0.00 |
| 10/12 | 12/06/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | Müslüm Çeli̇k | - | - | 5 |
| - | $0.00 | |||
| 6/12 | 27/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1200m | GOOD | Müslüm Çeli̇k | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| - | $0.00 | |
| 11/11 | 15/05/2026 | - | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1000m | GOOD | A Kaçmaz | 57kg | - | - | 10 |
| - | $0.00 |
Jockey: Zül.aydoğdi̇
Weight: Unknown
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Second up and on a short turnaround after an 8th of 14 at Istanbul on 1 Jul over 1300m (3Y COND) from barrier 14 under 55kg. Draws the inside this time with a significant barrier improvement and remains at a similar trip. With that experience and the soft map from gate 1, can take a step forward.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 01/07/2026 | - | 3Y COND | $0.00 | Istanbul | 1300m | GOOD | Sali̇h Çeli̇k | 55kg | - | - | 14 |
| - | $0.00 |